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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1903

Page

2

Old Settlers Day Plans Announced by Muscatine Leader

E F Richman announces the Muscatine County Old Settlers Association annual meeting at City Railway Park on August 29 with a 10 am gathering, basket dinner, and 2 pm literary program including necrology, reminiscences, and papers by local figures. Members and prospective members urged to attend with families for a strong turnout.

Muscatine County Old Settlers’ Association E. F. Richman Citizens W. S. Fultz J. Scott Richrean Sam’] McNutt John Mawbin Alice Walton Beatty W S. Fultz Fremont Hall R. B. Baird

Boy Cured of Colic After Doctor's Failure

A Shell Lake Wisconsin father recounts his four year old son suffering colic and cramps. After a morphine injection by a physician failed, half a teaspoonful of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was given and the child slept within half an hour and recovered. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain L. Wilkins Shell Lake Wis Wilkins Shell Lake Lumber Co

No Decision Yet On Encampment Site In Muscatine

Telegrams show Adjutant General Byers will inspect Muscatine camping grounds next to Burlington’s claims, with August 26 arrival noted. Colonel Bishop says the site will be carefully evaluated against Burlington. Muscatine guardsmen remain encouraged regardless of outcome.

Des Moines Iowa Byers Muscatine Fifty-fourth Regiment Iowa National Guard F. W. Bishop H. M. Byers Burlington Court of Columbian Court of Columbia J. S. Knight

Funeral of Mrs Hoff man Held Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Hoffman an elderly resident were held at 1 30 PM at the home of her son in law Samuel Cohn on West Second Street. Dr C L Stafford pastor of the First M E church conducted the rites with scripture reading and prayer. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in the family lot with pallbearers Henry Hoffman Samuel Hoffman William Hoffman Henry Wasserman David Rothchild and Walter Cohn. Relatives from Chicago and Moline attended.

Rachel Hoffman Samuel Cohan West Second Street C. L. Stafford M. BE Greenwood Cemetery Henry Hoffman Samuel Hoffman William Hoffman Henry Wasserman David Rothchild Walter Cohn City Marx Kraft Chicago Julius Berry Moline Illinois

A Sure Cure for Diarrhoea Remains a Timely Promise

Advertised remedy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised as a quick, reliable treatment for diarrhoea with no time lost during an attack. The ad asserts it cures ordinary cases in one or two doses and is available at all druggists.

Special Train Planned by Iowa Lodge No 2 to Wilton

Iowa Lodge No 2 chartered a special train for Monday evening to visit Wilton with about one hundred masons expected to attend and enjoy a pleasant evening. The lodge continues to grow and prosper.

Lowa Lodge No. 2 Wilton Iowa Lodge No. 2 Wilton Brethren Iowa Lodge West Liberty Muscatine Brethren Washington

Zema-Cura Aids Skin Disease Patient’s Recovery

A New York man reports months of nonhealing eczema with severe lesions. After using Zema-Cura and Yahma Tablets, his condition improved, itching ceased, and he could wear shoes again. The ad notes free booklet and money-back guarantee, with official contact details.

New York Philadelphia Zema-Cura Eczema Mr. Benson New York City McBride & Cope

Preventive remedy against death by own action proposed

A notice proclaims a preventive for self destruction discovered after a run down system and despondency. It recommends Electric Bitters as a tonic to strengthen nerves and build up the body, and as a regulator for stomach, liver, and kidneys. Offered at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store, 50c with satisfaction guaranteed.

Havercamp

Special train to Wilton Monday evening fare 50 cents

A special train will depart at 7:00 p m Monday August 24 bound for Wilton. The fare is 50 cents for a round trip and is open to any person. Chas H Gobbie serves as the committee.

Wilton Chas. H. Gobbie

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Life Saver

An early 20th century ad extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as crucial for preventing death from minor wounds and skin issues. It claims scratches, cuts, boils and burns can be fatal without it and advertises 25 cents at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp

Davenport and Suburban Railway Trustee Deed Filed

In Davenport and Muscatine counties a trustee deed shows the Davenport and Suburban Railway selling 906 first mortgage bonds of $1,000 each to Germania Trust Company for 900000. Bonds dated August 15, 1903, due in twenty years, include a call option after ten days’ coupon payments. Construction to connect Muscatine and Davenport has begun. Deed recorded August 20 in Scott county and August 22 in Muscatine county. Filing fee was $11.

Reesink Davenport and Suburban Railway Company Germania Trust Company Davenport and Suburban Davenport and Suburban Company Muscatine Davenport Recorder Scott County Muscatine County

No Sunday School at Episcopal Church Till September

Repairs in the church cause the Sunday school to be suspended until the first Sunday in September. Mrs. Claus Lamp of East Hill is in poor condition after a fall last Thursday evening and has broken her hip.

Episcopal Church Claus Lamp East Hill

Notice to Contractors for Lutheran Orphans Home Bid

Notice to contractors and subcontractors that the contract for the construction of the Lutheran Orphans Home will be let Tuesday afternoon August 25 1962. Bids must be received by 12 o'clock noon. Henry Reinemundé chairman Building Committee.

Lutheran Orphans’ Home Henry Reinemundé

Meda Contest at New Era Church

The Sweetland meda contest class presents an entertainment at New Era Church on Wednesday evening August 26. A reader from Musaitine will attend. The program includes music and speaking and begins at eight o clock.

New Era Church MusAitine

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