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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1909

Page

17

Local residents visit city then depart for homes

A list of Wilton and Stockton visitors spent time in Muscatine with friends and relatives. Several residents, including Mrs. G W Freeland and Mrs. F L Bernick, left for home after short visits. Advertisements urge Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea from Havercamp’s Drug Store.

G. W. Freeland Wilton Horace JL. Husted F. L. Bernick Stockton S. W. Winn East Tenth Street Nichols H. Runyon East Fifth Street Letts Peter Rininsland Hollister Havercamp Rocky Mountain

Sermon by Rev H F Martin Aids Fairport Church Debt

Rev H F Martin of Iowa City formerly pastor at Grace Lutheran spoke at Fairport church last evening. His sermon inspired a substantial collection that greatly reduced the church debts and strengthened the congregation.

H. F. Martin Iowa City Grace Luthern Fairport Church Fred Smith Musserville Methodist Church J A. Boatman Oregon Street Church Smith

Local residents visit Davenport area during Thanksgiving week

Montpelier Iowa December notes show Mrs Leslie Wagner shopping in Davenport. Ed Welsh of Buffalo and Victor Morris of Fairport visit with relatives. Lizzie Hartman Davenport and two children stay with sister Mrs Frank Padesky. Various calls and Thanksgiving visits from Buffalo Davenport Fairport Muscatine Sweetland.

Davenport George Davis Joe Morris Lee Padesky Muscatine Brei Sweetland Elha Franklin

East Hill Mrs. Martin Hosts Birthday Luncheon

Mrs. Fred Martin of 105 Jefferson Street hosted a birthday luncheon yesterday afternoon. The gathering featured blue and gold decor and a luncheon served by the hostess. Guests included Mrs. G. Heezen, Mrs. E. Kelly, Mrs. W. Zeidler, Mrs. T. Welch, Mrs. J. Bierman, Mrs. W. Oeter, Mrs C. H. Kollman, Mrs. Charlotte Norton and Mrs. George Butz, who brought gifts.

Fred Martin Jefferson Street Martin G. Heezen E. Kelly W. Zeidler T. Welch J. Bierman W. Oeter C. H. Kollman Charlotte Norton George Butz

Paper Car to Chicago Shipped by Park Avenue Ladies

The Ladies' Aid society of Park Avenue M E church will load a car with paper for Chicago Friday. They join the First Baptist and Y M C A auxiliary in the shipment. Mrs Kate Graff hosted the meeting at 1300 Washington with sewing and button work. Citizens may donate old papers by notifying Mrs Ross Hurlbut.

Ladies’ Aid Society Park Avenue M. E Chicago First Baptist Church Park Avenue Society Kate Graff Washington Street Park Avenue Church Society Ross Hurlbut Halstead Street

Popular Couple Weds at Home of Bride's Parents

Otto Hagerman and Miss Carrie Hartman were married last night at 7 30 at the Hartman home 1233 East Fourth street Dr J B Smith of the First Baptist Church officiated in the front parlor Green and white decor framed the room Miss Jamita Hysell played the wedding march Fifty guests attended a wedding supper hosted by the bride's mother and the couple spent the evening in social activities and greetings

Otto Hagerman Carrie Hartman J. W. Hartman East Fourth Street J. B. Smith First Baptist Church Fred Hartman Anna Hagerman Jamita Hysell

Trustworthy Jeweler for Watches and Jewelry Purchases

When buying a timepiece choose a reliable jeweler who specializes in jewelry and watches. They will ensure the watch is in correct condition before selling and provide expert guidance on quality and authenticity.

Waltham

Waltham Watch Advice for Buyers

N. B. advises buyers to ask jewelers for a watch adjusted to temperature and position to ensure accuracy.

N. B

Pape's Diuretic Claim Promises Quick Kidney Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a fifty cent cure for inactive kidneys and bladder issues. It claims rapid relief from backache, urinary problems, and related symptoms, urging readers to buy through any drug store and trust the Cincinnati based company.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pape Cincinnati

Hagerman-Hagerman Nuptials Noted In City Circles

Mr and Mrs Hagerman receive best wishes from attendees. Mrs Hagerman described as charming with many local friends. Mr Hagerman serves as night foreman at Hawkeye button factory. Couple will reside at 1222 Smalley Avenue.

Mrs. Hagerman

Real estate transfers in Muscatine Iowa

Real estate transfers recorded by Titus Loan and Investment Co list multiple conveyances in Muscatine. Notable dealings include George and Tena Elfers selling to Harry J. Frizzell for 800 dollars and John T. Bennison selling to Cora Weed for 8,000 dollars. Other actions include Henry Sitter Jr. and partners transferring properties for 1 dollar and Henry Altekruse acquiring parcels for 4,000 dollars. Additional transfers cover properties in South Muscatine and Wilton with varied consideration totals up to 27,200 dollars.

Titus Loan & Investment Company Iowa Avenue Muscatine Iowa George Tena Elfers Harry J. Frizzell South Muscatine John T. Bennison Cora C. Weed Henry Sitter Henry Sitter, Jr Catharine Rentenauer Hus Lizzie Pilgrim Christian Jehle Caroline Schultz A. Smalley Helen Harriet Kessinger Henry Altekruse Crossman & Huff Jerome Carskaddan George V. MccCullough Carskaddan G. J C. Hampe Lewis Kinsley J. E. Hoopes Anna G. Schomberg Henry J. Schomberg Fred T. Nesper H. E. Dreier Park Place William Battenhagen Jane Mullen William J. Mullen Green & Stone’s Wilton David H. Richey C. B. Vail West William Moots Fletcher Duncan

To Marry Tonight Miss Bertha Templeton and Glen Marsteller

This evening the wedding of Miss Bertha Templeton and Glen Marsteller will be held at West Liberty with Rev J R Hanley of Center ville Iowa officiating. Both contracting parties are well known West Liberty residents and Rev and Mrs Hanley traveled from their home to wed here after visiting Rev Hanley's parents Attorney and Mrs John R Hanley.

Bertha Templeton Glen Marsteller West Liberty J. R. Hanley Centerville Iowa

Doctors and Hesitation Before Their Own Medicine

The line notes that physicians are not alone in doubting or avoiding their own remedies, highlighting common human hesitancy around medical treatments.

South Muscatine Model Factory 10 Opens Next Monday

The Model Button factory, under six weeks of construction, will open Monday morning. The engine room is ready with engine and motive machinery installed, cutting machines being positioned today. Fifty machines will operate at opening, with favorable labor conditions attracting many applicants.

Injuries Fatal to Mrs Heuer After Horse Incident

South End resident Mrs. Chris Heuer died at Hershey hospital at 3 AM from hemorrhages caused by a kick from a horse two weeks earlier. She was born in Germany in 1861 and lived in Muscatine 24 years, leaving eight children and a husband. Funeral planned at German Lutheran church with Greenwood interment.

Chris. Heuer Hershey Hospital Mulberry Avenue Institution Heuer Germany Muscatine German Lutheran Church Henry Fred Minnie George Eddie Freda Velma Ernest Greenwood

Couple Elopes to Marion Iowa in Secret Ceremony

Clarence Rebelsky of 1190 New Hampshire street and Miss Lillian Sweeney of Cedar Rapids eloped to Marion Iowa on Monday and were married, ending a Muscatine romance. The groom plans to live in Cedar Rapids. parents reported no strong objections. Sweeney, formerly of Muscatine, attended Muscatine High School and was popular among the younger set.

Clarence Rebelsky New Hampshire Street Lillian Sweeney Cedar Rapids Marion Muscatine Croom Miss Sweeney Daniel Sweeney Muscatine High School Rose Rebelsky Record Office

First Dance of Series Held at Hershey Hose Home

Ruth Concannon surprised by a party of friends at home on Sampson Street as the Hershey Hose Company hosted the first in a series of invitation dances at its new Hershey Avenue residence. A large crowd attended and the event was described as one of the most enjoyable ever held by the organization. The Dealing orchestra provided music for the evening.

Ruth Concannon Sampson Street Hawkeye Button Factory Edith Zeug Blanche Preston Florence Sweitzer Harle Connor Freda Maeglin Edward Kline Tena Theobald Everett Bretz Elsie Hank Henry Deitrick H. Price August Theobald Clarence McGau Hershey Hose Company Hershey Avenue

Special Singer Arrives for Mulford Church Revival

Miss Avelda Bates will arrive Saturday and stay through the revival meetings at Mulford Congregational Church. The church reports strong interest and excellent attendance in recent services.

Mulford Congregational Church

Local Man Describes Ideal Self Among Peers

A man voices his wish to live up to higher standards while among a group of men. He expresses the desire to improve and be a better version of himself in everyday interactions.

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