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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1909

Page

7

Local notes and quick notices from Sleepy Eye area

Local items include Sleepy Eye flour promotion for biscuits and services by Dr Lezotte.Ed Barnard visiting Nichols for the day. candy kitchen ads. funeral train to Wellman for Harry Yoder. multiple small notices of travel and visiting friends. farm mortgage loan offer by J E Stevenson. several residents traveling or returning home from visits to Columbus Junction Wilton Burlington Muscatine Pontiac Adams Moline. Firefly service mentioned. various local residents listed with addresses.

Allen's Foot Ease promised relief for tired feet and corns

Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful feet and ingrown nails and soothes corns. It claims instant comfort, makes tight shoes feel easy, and offers trial packages free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail orders for 25 cents.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy

College Advertises Wide Course Offerings and Finances

The college lists forty instructors and five hundred three students with all nationalities and English language instruction by two regular professors. Its diploma is recognized by Yale Harvard and Chicago University. The Denkmann Library, valued at 190000 dollars, will be completed this year. Average annual expenses around 200 dollars with lower costs than Illinois State University. Opportunities for self help.

Yale Harvard Chicago University Ill. State University

German Day Observed in Muscatine Plans Parade and Parade

German Alliance in Muscatine launched plans for German Day observance with a tentative date mid September. A special meeting on August 15 will decide if a parade will be held and outline attractions. Turnverein hosts Tuesday meeting to discuss the proposal. The event aims to surpass last year with out of town societies invited and many visitors anticipated.

Muscatine Grand Opera House Turnverein Society Turner Hall

One Eyed People Sermon by Rev Thomas Osborn

At 8 o'clock Sunday evening Rev Thomas Osborn sheds light on a peculiar subject in the second mid-summer Sunday sermon series titled Peculiar People The topic is One Eyed People A brief but interesting service will be held All those not worshiping elsewhere are welcome.

Thomas Osborn

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Promises Health Boost

An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets brace the nerves banish sick headache prevent despondency and invigorate the whole system.

Chamberlain

Members Urged to Attend Muscatine Club Meeting

Muscatine Commercial club calls a Monday evening meeting at the club rooms to discuss fall plans and propositions of vital importance. Leaders emphasize boosting Muscatine's population for the upcoming season and urge every member to attend in person.

Muscatine

Church Notes and Services for August 8

First Congregational Church led by Bryant C. Preston holds Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 with Rev. R. K. Atkinson from Davenport speaking. German Evangelical Church has no services tomorrow. pastor in Sigourney. Union services at German Congregational Church at 7:30 p.m. J. Jans, Pastor.

First Congregational Church Bryant C. Preston R. K. Atkinson Bethlehem Congregational Church of Davenport German Evangelical Church Sigourney German Congregational Church J. Jans

German Baptist Church Service Time Notice

The notice lists Sabbath school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and an evening union meeting at 7 30 p m Rev Dettmers to preach Everyone welcome at the Corner of Sixth and Walnut streets.

German Baptist Church Sixth and Walnut Streets German Congregational Church Dettmers

First Church of Christ Scientist Schedule and Info

The First Church of Christ Scientist at Wallut and Sixth streets offers services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with subject Spirit. Sunday school begins 9:30 a.m. A Wednesday 8 p.m. meeting is held. The reading room at 116 Iowa Avenue is open daily 2 to 4 p.m. except Sundays.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Wallut Sixth Streets Iowa Avenue

German Congregational Church Services and meeting notes

German Congregational Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m Morning service at 10 30 with the sermon Traveling With the Great Apostle Paul Third union meeting of German churches at 7 30 p m Wednesday Ladies Aid Society meets at the parsonage.

German Congregational Church C. A. Dettmers Paul Third Union Ladies’ Aid Society

The Friends Church Service Schedule and Theme

The Friends Church at corner Sycamore and Fifth streets announces Bible school at 9:30 a m and morning worship at 10:30 with Y P S C E at 6:45. Evening service at 7:45 features themes Why War Should Be Abol ished and The Christian Spirit of Peace led by Walter Hoag and Pastor Qra W Carrell extends cordial welcome.

the Friends Church Sycamore Fifth Streets Walter Hoag Qra W. Carrell

Sunday services and union German church meeting announced

Sunday school begins at 9 15 a m followed by preaching at 10 30 a m A 7 30 p m union service of the German churches will be held at the German Congregational church Rev Dettmers will preach A prayer meeting is set for next Thursday night The Ladies Missionary Aid society will meet with this group

German Congregational Church Dettmers Ladies’ Missionary Aid Society

Wonderful Root Juice Sparks Town Ire and Hope

Gossip swirls as Root Juice touted for cures across the community. A prominent unnamed woman claims rapid health gains after six weeks, noting improved appetite, digestion, sleep, strength, and elimination of constipation and nerves. Morgan’s Drug Store sells it at one dollar a bottle or three for two dollars and a half.

Morgan’s

Church Notice Urges Members to Attend and Bring Dues

Mrs. C. Giessler invites members for next Wednesday afternoon. The group is urged to be present and to bring their dues. W. C. Schultze, pastor.

Unites Brethren Church Schedule

Corner Sixth street and Mulberry avenue. J. C. H. Light, Minister. Sabbath school at 9 45. Morning worship at 11. Young People’s meeting at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30. Young People’s business meeting Monday at Miss Pear Bitter’s home. Ladies’ Aid meets Wednesday afternoon. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30. Teachers’ meeting Friday evening at Mrs Bitzer’s home.

Unites Brethren Church Sixth Street Mulberry Avenue J. C. H. Light Young People Young People’s Business Miss Pear Bitter Ladies’ Aid Society Elizabeth Bitzer

Trinity Church Service Schedule for August 8 9

Rev. Geo R Chambers Rector in Charge conducts Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Morning Prayer with sermon at 10 45 a m Sunday School at 9 30 a m Evening Prayer at 7 30 p mFriday August 13 Litany announced for the parish church program and schedule.

Trinity Church Geo. R. Chambers Trinity

Grace Lutheran Church Services Notice

Grace Lutheran Church at Iowa avenue and Sixth street announces Ninth Sunday after Trinity services. Main service at 10 45 a m with sermon The Unjust Steward. Luther League at 7 p m on The Continuity of Good Influences prepared by Miss Ida Wingerter. Visitors welcome.

Grace Lutheran Church Iowa Avenue Sixth Street H. Wennermark Trinity Luther League Ida Wingerter

Sunday Meetings and Sermons At Pine Bluff M E Church

Sunday school sessions at 9 45 and 2 00 p m with the pastor delivering sermons. At 10 50 a m and 7 00 p m services in Weed Park if not rain. The 2 p m township meeting at Pine Bluff M E church in Drury township features a pastor address and themes include Revelation expectations and hidden soul needs.

West Hill Chapel Township Sunday School Association Pine Bluff M. E Drury Township Weed Park

Church Schedule and Superintendent Named

First Methodist Episcopal Church lists class meeting at 8 45 and Sunday school at 9 30 with H L Woolverton as superintendent Preaching by the gentlemen remains to be announced.

First Methodist Episcopal Church H. L. Woolverton

Epworth League Meeting Led by Rev Osborn on Blindness

Pastor Rev Thomas Osborn speaks at 10 45 on A Hard Problem the presence of suffering in a world ruled by a God of love The Epworth League meets at 7 with Mr Osborn leading Topic Willing and Un willing Blindness Reference John 9 All young people welcome

Thos. Osborn Epworth League Osborn John

Mulford Congregational Church Services Schedule

Corner of Hershey avenue and Main street, pastor W. Howard Thomlin son. Bible school at 9 a m with classes for all. Worship at 10 30 topic The Overcoming Life. Y P Ss C E at 6 p m topic Why War Should Be Abolished. Preaching and praise at 7 p m Rev R K Atkinson may speak or the pastor will discuss The Importance of Individualism. Special music by quartet and choir directed by Miss Rosetta Wagner.

Mulford Rosetta Wagner

First Presbyterian Church Offers Morning Service and Doings

Morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev S H Parvin visiting from Perry Okla. Praise quartet directed by Miss Schmidt. Sunday school 9 30 with hood class by H F Giessler. YP S C E 645 led by the pastor. Prayer meeting Thursday 745. Strangers welcome to all services. No evening service. Fred Beach is superintendent. Located at Corner Iowa avenue and Fourth street.

First Presbyterian Church Iowa Avenue Fourth Street J. N. Elliott S. H. Parvin Presbyterian Church of Perry, Okla Miss Schmidt Brotherhood H. F. Giessler Fred Beach

Foley's Urine Laxative Promoted for Digestive Relief

Advertises Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. Claims stimulation of stomach and liver, regulation of bowels, and a positive cure for habitual constipation by A. W. Morgan, druggist.

Foley A. W. Morgan

Special Excursion Fares via Grand Trunk Railway 1909

Special excursion fares from Chicago to Montreal Quebec Temagami Portland Old Orchard Boston New York Atlantic City Asbury Park and many Canada New England and Jersey Coast points. Tickets valid thirty days with liberal stop overs. Time tables and literature available by mail from W S Cookson A G P A 135 Adams Street Chicago.

Montreal Quebec Temagami Portland Old Orchard Boston New York Atlantic City T. Boa Asbury Park Canada New England Jersey St. Lawrence River Rapids W. S. Cookson Adams Street Chicago

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