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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1907
Page
2
Mrs. Rachel Bell, an elderly Wilton resident of Third Street, fell from her porch during a shower and suffered serious injuries. The eighty year old widow, nearly blind, had her right leg broken in two places above the knee, and officials fear the injury may be fatal.
River levels at Reed's Landing La Crosse Prairie du Chien Dubuque and Davenport show minor changes. Forecast calls for nearly stationary Mississippi stages from below Dubuque to Muscatine over the next 48 hours per Local Forecaster J. M. Sherier.
Speechless With Wonder are the friends of those cured of Stom ach, Liver and Kidney Trouble by Electric Bitters. 50 cents. Guaranteed Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
At the Muscatine launch club meeting new officers were elected for the coming year. A fish fry is planned for Sunday Sept 8 at a grove near the city with an informal program and a big fish fry. A Burlington cruise is set for Sept 11 and 12 to see races and a regatta. Labor Day races invite entries from Mississippi valley boats with prizes including a silk pennant and gasoline prizes. Officers elected include Commodore Oscar Grossheim Vice Commodore C P Malone Rear Commodore L C Lenck and Fleet Captain Alex Grossheim.
The German Methodist church in Muscatine hosts a week of events including a Sunday school board annual meeting, an ice cream social by the Ep worth League at South Muscatine chapel on Bismarck street, and planned prayer services. Activities include Ladies' Aid at W Funck's home on Eighth street and Friday choir practice.
The M N A held its regular dance in Moscow hall on Thursday evening. George F. Barton of Chicago attended the event, sharing in the social gathering and festivities.
A simple tropical fruit based mix claims to cure chronic constipation and nervous weakness in women. It blends Obitrut Compound Extract with port wine or grape juice, taken as a dessert spoonful after meals and at night, with no alcohol or narcotics.
Clara Fryberger of Muscatine enjoys vacation at home. The Royal Neighbors schedule an ice cream social in the hall on Saturday evening August 31, 1907, with all residents invited to attend.
Muscatine delegates plan to join the Southwestern German Baptist convention in Burlington Iowa with opening session set for Wednesday. Rev A L Tilgner will attend and speak, leading a group including Myrtle Tilgner Viola Tilgner Mrs Elmer Lehman August Othmer Lou Othmer and Mrs A L Tilgner. Delegates from Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri and Iowa will be represented at this large western conference.
The Court of Honor prepares for its next session on Monday September 2 with important matters on the agenda. Last night arrangements were completed and full attendance was urged. Officers will be elected and a social time will follow the business portion.
A long roster lists guests arriving at a hotel, including J. Riffel of Burlington Iowa and guests from Davenport, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Cedar Rapids, Letts, Midwest towns, and several other U S cities. The compilation reflects a wide geographic reach of visitors to the hotel.
German Methodist church Sunday school board elected officers for the coming year. Selections include Superintendent Conrad Buechner, Vice Superintendent Henry Hiller, Secretary Miss Marie Herwig, Assistant Secretary Miss Minnie Buechner, Treasurer William Funck, Librarian John Herwig, Assistant Librarian Carl Wicke. Old officers were reelected in many cases. The past year’s work was deemed satisfactory.
Clem Grady visits Ottumwa to see relatives while John and Chris Krebs of Riverside dine with sister Mrs. J Lauser in Kalona. Numerous locals travel for visits, fairs, and relatives across Iowa with trips to Lone Tree Wellman Coon Rapids and Esther Mills and a Washington excursion to hear Charley Brown.
Word from Mason City says the commandery in chief of the Sons of Veterans meeting at Dayton Ohio passed a resolution donating 1000 dollars for the Memorial university.
A Lewistown reader praises Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure for neural and digestive ills, claiming rapid relief after two bottles and renewed energy. The endorsement notes a physician, age fifty nine, and urges readers to buy with a guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
For sale several thousand acres of rich Mexican land with a large American settlement. Price six to ten dollars per acre. Private Pullman cars offered for inspection. Also auction of a well located 4% miles from Muscatine near North Prairie Church on Thursday August 29th at 7 pm. Heirs of Yevoen and Margaret Waugherty auctioning pasture land to highest bidder. Auctioneer Grill Jonused. clerk L Jonusul.
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