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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1909

Page

12

Picnic Honors Miss Sue Browning That Leaves East Hill

About 30 members of the Women's Relief Corps met at 2 pm to ride the 2 o'clock car to Weed's Park for a social afternoon. A supper followed at 6 pm on the club house porch before returning to the city on the 8:20 car. Browning departs for Mason City to join Memorial University faculty.

Women’s Relief Corps Weed’s Park Sue Browning East Hill Miss Browning Mason City Memorial University

For sale two pony traps and local travel notes

Local notices list a for sale item two pony traps from Frank Bowman. Several residents travel visits are noted including Mrs J H Eversmeyer heading to Wilton, Miss Mary Watson to Marion Kansas, and Mrs M Buckley departing to West Union. Dr H E Dice and Dr F L Appel are mentioned with relocations.

Frank Bowman

Local notices of travel and sales in Muscatine

Dr H L Husted offers general practice and sale of choice sets near the street car line. John A Robbins and Edward A Schmidt visit Davenport by the Firefly. Mrs P M Riggs leaves for Sioux City with friends. Miss Clara Appleton to Wilton for a brief visit. See Snyder for a rig and new Studebaker or Babcock buggy. Frederick H Schermer travels to Davenport on the Firefly. James Elliott, son of Dr J N Elliott, will go to St Louis for a lumber firm position. Mrs Lillie Murdock ill in Denver. Mrs H H Hands travels from Montesano to Denver.

James Elliott J. N. Elliott St. Louis Muscatine Lillie Murdock Denver, Colo Lillie Kaufman Montpelier, In H. H. Hands Denver Montesano, Wash

Baptist Annual Excursion to Rock Island Park

The Baptist group plans an August 12 excursion on the steamer W. W. and barge with meals served by ladies. Rock Island hosts a large exposition program and the Sunday school county picnic draws eight to ten thousand attendees in Moline for a grand rally. Cars will shuttle riders to the park.

W. W Rock Island

Sunshine Shampoo Shop Ad Features Full Hair Care

An old ad lists services at Sunshine Shampoo Shop including facial treatments scalp care shampooing manicuring chiropody and hair goods and dressing in a period style catalog.

Delegates Named for Fraternal Aid Convention District

The Fraternal Aid Association district meeting in Muscatine selected delegates and alternates to the supreme Council in Lawrence Kansas on October 6 with E P Day eyed as a possible national delegate. Attending districts include Davenport Tipton Rock Island Cedar Rapids and others. Delegates chosen last night include E C Maxson Mary E Crouch F P Day John Herwig F W Lewis Mrs F W Lewis Martha Munn Carrie Terry George Butz Hannah Aller and others. Alternates include Lena Herwig John Schultz Fred Reay Fannie Smith Frances F Will Mary Heinig Wm Koenpping Mrs Wm Koenning W C Lumpe J G Herwie Walter Herwig Hannah Asp E C Preston and E H Ryan.

Fraternal Aid Association Muscatine Supreme Council Lawrence Kan E. P. Day Davenport Tipton Rock Island Cedar Rapids E. C. Maxson Mary E. Crouch F. P. Day John Herwig F. W. Lewis Martha Munn Carrie Terry George Butz Hannah Aller Fef. C. Maxson Geo

Myers Residence Nears Occupancy on Park Entrance Hill

The first Fair Oaks house, seven rooms with modern fittings, will be occupied by Martin Myers by late next week. Carpenters finish windows and doors. painters to finish early. A large sewer on Washington Street and a spacious porch define the home facing Park entrance. Nearby additions suggest over thirty lots sold by Western Realty signal more homes to come.

Fair Oaks Martin Myers Washington Street Western Realty Company

Y W C A Picnic At Weed Park A Success

The high school branch of the YWCA held a picnic at Weed park yesterday afternoon and evening, traveling by the 4 o clock car. About twenty five attended as they played lawn games and shared anecdotes then enjoyed a basket supper at 6. Return to the city was at 7 30. The group called the picnic a success for the year. Church notes follow with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 7 45 at Park Avenue M E Church.

Weed Park Park Avenue M. E

Isaac Hollenbeck Dies in Colorado

An obituary reports the death of Isaac Hollenbeck at the Boulder home of his daughter Mrs. Nancy E. Blair in Colorado. He fell and broke his arm four weeks earlier and declined until death. Survived by four children: Mrs. Blair of Boulder Andrew Hollenbeck Cedar Rapids Peter Grand Junction and Jobe Denver. Funeral attended by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hollenbeck in Boulder.

Muscatine Isaac Hollenbeck Nancy E. Blair Boulder Col Blair Andrew Hollenbeck Cedar Rapids Peter Grand Junction Jobe Denver

The Globe Reopens Under New Management

The Globe restaurant is back in operation under new management serving meals with dinner at 15c and supper and breakfast at 20c. F Nelson, Manager.

Globe Restaurant F. Nelson Mgr

Union Services Sunday Evening At German Congregational Church

The German churches hold union services Sunday evening at 7 30 at the German Congregational church with Prelude by Miss Bertha Hocke and performances by a male quartet and two duets. Scripture reading from John 12 1 8 and sermons by Rev W C Schultze and Rev C A Dettmers are included along with several prayers.

Bertha Hocke A. L. Tilgner W. C. Schultze C. A. Dettmers Edna Lila Hocke J. Jans

High school YWCA notes invite Geneva delegate ride

High school branch girls enjoyed a picnic at Weed park yesterday. They set a launch ride for Friday evening August 13 with two one hour trips at 25 cents per trip to fund the Geneva delegate. Tickets are sold at rooms or by H S B girls. Board of directors meets Monday at 3 PM. Miss Pela Sheva reports safe arrival at Moody Institute and good health.

Weed Park Geneva Miss. Pelasheva Moody Institute

Fairport shopper returns home by Firefly

Miss Caroline Schultz of Fairport, who had been shopping in the city, returned to her home aboard the Firefly at noon today.

H. W. Henry Davenport Edward A. Schmidt Caroline Schultz Fairport

Visits and Local Socials Highlight Orono Week

Miss Ruby Rousch and Mack Rousch from Winfield visited John Hawkins at his home from Sunday to Friday. Will Brandon and son Robert spent Sunday with Henry Brown near Nichols. Locals attend Chautauqua at the Junction this week. John Hawkins visited Muscatine Wednesday to Thursday. Mrs Fannie Brown of Nichols and Glen Slater of Davenport are visiting relatives. Mrs John Tarpy and Kate Tarpy of Burlington visit since Wednesday. Will Ingraham bought and plans to move Barton Cecil’s house to his farm near one. Mrs Lake Dean, previously ill, is improving.

Orono Ruby Rousch Brother Mack Winfield John Hawkins Will Brandon Robert Henry Brown Nichols Junction Fannie, Brown Glen Slater Davenport

Braunsworths Royal Blue Shoes the Limit in Leather

Royal Blue shoes from Braunsworth feature bold leather styling and strong market appeal. The piece highlights craftsmanship and a fashionable edge aimed at discerning buyers.

Braunsworth

Cedar Valley Social Notes From West Liberty Area

Mrs Frank Lindle and daughter visited John Horseman across the river last Wednesday Rev and Mrs J B Smith of Muscatine were entertained at H J Hendrix home Thursday Margaret Brown is on the sick list Daisy Minteer Mr and Mrs G N Flater Ed John and Bertha Hendrix Mrs A J Latourette and Harry Hardin spent Sunday with G Stephens and family Glen Thompson visited his parents near Atalissa Ice cream social at M E church Wednesday evening drew a large crowd Mr and Mrs Chet Gregg and daughter of West Liberty stayed Wednesday night with J J Gregg Mina Noble of Janesville Wis visits here with friends and relatives Jake Simpson stayed Monday night with G Stephens Misses Bessie and Agnes Passmore spent Wednesday with Mae Smith Mrs Sarah Swain and son Fred spent Friday with Louis Swain Florence Minteer and Archie Sta-

West Liberty Frank Lindle John Horseman J. B. Smith Muscatine H. J. Hendrix Margaret Brown Daisy Minteer G. N. Flater John Bertha Hendrix A. J. LaTourette Harry Hardin G. Stephens Glen Thompson Atalissa M. E Chet Gregg J. J. Gregg Mina Noble Janesville Wis Jake Simpson Bessie Agnes Passmore Mae Smith Sarah Swain Fred Louis Swain Florence Minteer Archie Sta

Local residents visit relatives this week

Ley of Atalissa spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs G E Flater. Mrs Steve Schweizberger visited last Thursday with Mrs Frank Flater. Edna Stephens visited Friday with her sister Mrs G Flater. Mrs White of Muscatine is spending this week with her daughter Mrs H Miller.

Edna Stephens G. Flater Mrs. White Muscatine Mrs. H. Miller

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Sores and Burns Quickly

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is praised for fast healing of sores and burns. Available at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Hill News Mark J. E. Kranz Schaefer Schaefer’s Spats J. H. Eversmeyer West Eighth Street Wilton H. E. Dice Mary Watson Marion, Kan Clarence Hennig West Ninth Street H. L. Husted John A. Robbins Studebaker P. M. Riggs East Fourth Street Sioux City Clara Appleton Chicago Snyder Frederick H. Schermer Herm Gremmel W. 2Nd St China Wan’s Jewelry Sunshine Shampoo Shop Hershey Bldg PHONE WEE of Delegates Myers Y. WY Colorado Dettmers Hershey State Hershey Sid and Sycamore Tri-City Loan Co Brady St J. M. Conner Sycamore Street Cedar Valley W.G. BlockCo Iowa Avenue East
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