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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
8
Rev Z H Copp predicts state action to regulate marriage amid calls for exams of fitness. He argues couples must meet physical and mental requirements and that morally or physically unfit individuals be barred from marrying. He condemns marriages for money or status as akin to slavery.
Foley's Orino Laxative promises gentle stimulation without irritation. Marketed by A. W. Morgan Druggist as the best laxative with a money back guarantee.
More than forty Muscatine Elks plan to travel on a special Rock Island car attached to the Wilton train, leaving August 5 for Waterloo. Waterloo committees prepare entertainment for visitors, including a big parade on August 6 with floats and prizes for visiting lodges.
One hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure claims not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo appeal to customers. Walding Kinnan and Marvin, wholesale druggists, Toledo, attest to Mr Cheney's honesty after 15 years. Cure taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. price 5 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Pitt Parker, a caricaturist, amuses a large Chautauqua audience with many encores. The last Lyric Glee Club concert ends with every number encored, an excellent program arranged for Sunday afternoon and evening.
The board of supervisors will likely take up the mulct petition of consent Monday with attorneys from the Law Enforcement League poised to define procedures. Reports say signatures may be challenged due to mismatches with last election poll books, and both sides plan to vigorously contest every point, promising a tense session.
In Muscatine a chautauqua program featured Slayton’s Jubilee Singers with multiple concerts and an address by Rev. N McGee Waters. Pitt Parker gave a crayon recital captivating 7000 spectators, revealing art’s view depends on perspective, amid humor and audience interaction. The Lyric Glee Club also performed, encores abundant and well received.
W Howard Tomlinson, pastor, invites all to Bible school at 9 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with topics Anointing of David and In Whom Is Our Trust Jer 17 5 F D chautauqua precludes evening service. Week services include choir practice Tuesday and prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Sunday service at 11 a m with the subject Love. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Wednesday evening meeting at 8. Reading room at 116 Iowa avenue open daily except Sunday 2 to 4 p m.
Corner Sixth street and Mulberry avenue hosts the United Brethren Church with J C H Light as minister. Sabbath school begins at 9 45 o clock and preaching at 11 o clock with no evening service listed.
A historical bank advertisement urges readers to choose prudent saving over spending. It touts four percent compound interest, investment in first mortgages on Iowa farms, and savings-bank security. The notice lists First National Bank building, with J Carskaddan as president, S G Stein as vice president, and R K Smith as cashier, noting Saturday night hours.
The Woman's Missionary Society will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs. Frank Ellman's home. A business session of the Ladies' Aid society is to be held with the missionary gathering. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7 30.
Judge H S Howe officiates a private marriage between Chester Loupa and Zelma Flood after the seduction case is dropped. Loupa, age 20, was granted a license with consent from Zelma’s mother arriving from Davenport. They plan to live at Park Place with Zelma’s family while Loupa works at a Front Street lunch wagon.
Judson Kempton, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with classes for all. Morning service at 10 55 a m features a sermon by the pastor and the Lord s Supper at the close. Full attendance is desired. No afternoon or evening services due to the chautauqua.
Musserville M E Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m with no Epworth League or evening service due to chautauqua. Official members meet Wednesday August 5 at 8 p m and a prayer meeting is scheduled Thursday at 7 45 p m Pastor P M Conant.
Corner Sixth and Walnut streets hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m No union service in the evening due to the Chautauqua event.
The church offers Holy Communion at 7 30 a m with sermon at 10 45 a m. Morning Sunday School begins 9 30 a m. Evening prayer is at 7 30 p m.
Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a preaching service at 11 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
There will be no service at Island Methodist church on Sunday afternoon due to the absence of Rev. P. M. Conant who will attend a funeral.
Shelby Norman Post No. 231 of the G A R holds meetings on the first and third Tuesdays at the G A R hall on East Second street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander J H Munroe and Adjutant Gus Schmidt sign the notice.
The Muscatine Amilt 3 JSC NE SRIE No 815 invites visitors to a Tuesday 8 o'clock meeting at Eagle Lodge hall over the Dunbar restaurant. L. E. Aikens is W P M P. Goff serves as secretary.
Muscatine Lodge No. 304 of the B P O Elks meets every Monday at 8 pm at the Elks Hall on Lawa Avenue over Cook Musser Bank. Visitors welcome. Wm J Watson, Exalted Ruler. John P Breen, Secretary.
Wyoming Lodge No 76 Knights of Pythias meets every Friday at 7 30 PM in the K I building on Iowa avenue. Visiting brethren are invited to attend. Officers listed are F W McDougal C C and F L Bihlmeier K of RK and S.
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month at Woodmen ball. Visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. Elma Scott, Secretary. Alexander W. Scott, Protector.
The Degree of Honor gathers on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Yeoman Hall in Wayie. Yeoman Hall hosts as Mary Crouch serves as financier and Gussie Mull as recorder under Yeoman Niebling, chief of honor.
Laurent Council No. 1305 schedules meetings announced for the second and fifth day of each month. Names J A Bartemette A G Besteniebnoer and Fin appear in the notice.
A. O. U. W. Eagle Lodge No. 10 invites Brethren to Thursday evening meetings at K. P. hall on Iowa avenue. Contact Fred Beltel M. W. W. H. Howe Recorder E. H. Dolsen Financier for details.
The organization meets on the second and fourth Mondays each month. Mrs. Letta Shafnit serves as W M and Mrs. August Othmer as Secretary.
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