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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1917

Page

5

Marriage of Bernard Schmidt to Mrs Tillitson in Portsmouth

Society notes report the November marriage of Bernard F. H. Schmidt, long-time resident, to Mrs. Tillitson of Portsmouth. The ceremony was at the local church, officiated by Judge Aaron Cols, followed by a small reception with friends, plus gifts from ship colleagues in the U S S Montana crew.

Aormiga Rescone Portsmouth Bernard FH. Schmidt Wa Furmer Dlarry Muscalinas Lnick Bernard III. Schmidt Montans Ax Itehlef Tillitns Jackson Sandel Street Aaron Arun Medesar Musetine Iowa Nity Sehmidh

Prauion-Verein Plans December Meetings and Elections

About thirty two members of the Trauen Verein of the Evangelical Lutheran church gathered yesterday afternoon in parish halls for a work meeting. They planned a monthly business meeting and officer elections for Tuesday December 4, and a weekly work session for Thursday December 6 with hostess duties assigned to several members.

Trauen- Verein Evangelical Fagtheranion Church Jacob Whrlich A. Sut oLier Hull Masdames FE Tagow C. Tagow Wi Diliman Hogesaes Way

Thanksgiving Eve at Kleist Home Draws Twenty Three Guests

The country home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Kleist near Four Mile Bridge hosted a Thanksgiving gathering for twenty three guests. An elaborate four course dinner followed by community music and games filled the evening. Prizes were awarded in men and women card games a crossing contest and a song segment. The company included Mr and Mrs John Partenhagen and families Mr and Mrs Toutsstehe and families Mr and Mrs Kleist and families and several others.

Arthur Kieist Four Mile Bridge J. L. Miiest Rama Jonh Bartentuigen Louis Kleist Kober Tklgist John Surten Maroma Bartenhagen Clara Opel John Partenhagen Toutsstehe Mrz. Kleiest Frank Opel Albert Tiuringer

Dinner Party At George Linde Home Honors Relatives

The George Linde home on lorry avenue hosted a lighthearted gathering Thursday entertaining about forty relatives. A five course dinner with centerpieces and flags followed by dainty ace cards and Thanksgiving mood, music, and conversation. Several guests joined Ret Cross knitting while others socialized. attendees included Mr and Mrs Peter Daul Sr Wilton. Lindle Lake township. Mr and Mrs Ghirlus Bloomer. M Red Ors George Linde Wilton. Dr and Mrs Guy Farth Davenport. Vernon Dott Elmer Dat Davenport. and others from West Liberty Bayfield Mytsentine and nearby areas.

Ant Ghorgh Linda George Linde Myst Peter Daul Wilton Crawling Lindle City Frank Lindl Lake Township Ghirlus Bloomer M. Red Guy Farth Vernon Dott Elmer Dat Davenport Clarence Worl Prodi Teele Been Tindle West Liberty Genner Lindl Masimond Robert Teha Sophiz Bernice Mant Marguerite Bernice Maui

Appoint O Committees Ar Mi Mng Ow Reliably

Thirty unique members of the Ne- Hiables or the German Methodist Ghureh met at Mrs. Wesley Zeidler’s home on East Seg ard street. An evening gathering elevated Kensington and a brief business session appointed several committees with chairmen Mrs. Will Ruthenberg and Mrs. Charles Toborg leading. New members include Mrs. Nellie Eisner and Mrs. Nellie Dusechner among others.

Wesley Zeidler East Segard Street Kensington Will Ruthenberg May Tierwig J. W. Munck Herman Steinfurt Mis Helen Abschlager Charles Toborg Conrad Bunchner William Frochner Jt, Troxell Ming Nellie Eisner Frochner Mite Nellie Dusehner

Missionary Event At Crago Tatheray Church Parlor

Missionary society of the Crago Tatheray clarch held an all day ancting at the church parlors with hours for carding buttons and a dinner. Next week a business meeting and program are planned featuring Rev Uporgd N Mendenhall, and a sequence of readings, lessons, and musical items by Mrs Proud Miss Laura Freunde Mrs Willows Weld and others.

Ada Weipeng Olourgel Missionery Society of the Crago Tatheray Clarch Foan Surynd Deacavhar Hitle N. ‘Mendenhall Voliounds Milesbore Mra. P. Proud Laura Freunde Wiigua Mlelyasda Gil Willows Weld l. Rimim

Up Streamers of a Missionary Church Plan Christmas Box

The Up-Streamers met at Miss Vida Wittanhouse’s Madison street home for a short business session then sewed to prepare a Christmas box for Connell Bluffs Orphans Home containing clothing and toys. A further meeting is set for Friday December 7 at Miss Halen Selman’s Sharman street to finish costumes for the box.

Pankive Methodiat Vida Wttanhouse Madison Street Connell Bluffs Halen Selman Sharman Street

Miss Ida Grimms Class Hosts Davenport Visitor

Members of Miss Ida Grimms Sunday school class of the race Luthoaran chorea hosted a party at Maple Avenue in honor of Miss Viol t of Davenport, a former nui ber. The event featured readings by Miss Laura Treund, piano by Miss Mil dred Barger, and Patrioline songs by the class. Light refreshments were served.

Avess Tda Grisint Ida Grimms Fridmy Maple Avenue Viol T Davenport Pha Howd Laura Treund Mildred Barger Lie Fostess

Presbyterian Industrial group meets in church parlors

Vice members of the Industrial of the Wires Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon in church parlors for their regular gathering. Elevenses, a dainty lunch by Mrs Henry Secold, and a social hour followed. Next meeting is set for Thursday December 28 with Mrs Schmidt to preside.

Preshyterian Industrial Industrial of the Wires Presbyterian Chureh Lieehurch Henry Secold Sodiery Sehmidt

A Homemade Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

An old time remedy touts 24 ounces of Pines syrup mixed with sugar to yield a pint of cough syrup. Marketed as a superior, inexpensive treatment for stubborn coughs chest colds and hoarseness, the ad urges asking for Pinex with full directions and guarantees satisfaction or money back.

Congregational Aid to Hold Lunch and Fancy Sale

Hostess Mrs C W Johnson and children stayed with Mrs Schmidt as out of town guests at the estate yesterday afternoon. The Aid society of the First Congregational church will hold a lunch and fancy-work sale at the church next Wednesday. Lunch served from 11 to 1 with ice cream excluded for ten cents. Various items for sale will include fancy articles and a table of Outlook. Mrs A Gothert is chairman of the Jewish committee, Mrs H Maplian chairman for the Fancy-work and apron sale, and Mrs M P Bomke chairman of the dining team committee.

C. W. Johnson Schmidt Aid Society First Conserogational Church Tandy-Vorle Taile A. Gothert Jutitchan Aommitee H ‘Mapliaan Andirs M. FP. Bomke

Callahan Family Hosts Thanksgiving at Woodlawn Avenue

The Callahans on Woodlawn Avenue welcomed many relatives for a Thursday gathering. A noon five course turkey dinner with Thanksgiving symbols and hand-painted cards set a festive mood for informal conversation and music. Out-of-town guests included IM and Mrs Teo Callahan of Wav enport.

Imp Teo Callahan Wavenport

Thanksgiving Dinner at Mowary Home

Mrs Lucretia Soward entertained many friends Thursday at her home on 100% Oregon Street with a four course turkey dinner at 7. The evening featured music, conversation, and dancing. A. Drtcoellad Boat notes a W. W. P. gathering at the Pritchard home on Park Drive with four 500 tables and prizes, won by Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Johnson. refreshments followed. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Townsley were guests, with plans for a future visit to Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Bolce at 912 Mulberry.

Mowary Hom Mra Lucretia Soward Oregon Street A. Dritcoellad S.A. Pritchard Homs Park Drive A. H. Johnson Raymond Tawnsley Ll. L. Bolce

Entertainment and Bazaar At Mulford Church Successful

The Mulford Congregational church Christian Endeavor held an evening event that raised about $60 from booth sales and admission fees. Funds will go toward repairs to the church, with proceeds aiding the Endeavor society. Ladies Aid meeting at Baptist church parlor focused on carding buttons. Next Friday they will pack items for a soldiers' box, asking for donations by Friday afternoon.

Andy Bala Christian Eundeavor Society Mulford Congregational Church Iltad Ladies' Aid Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist’ Church York Riday

Local Drill Team Meets. Weds and Dec 12 Planned

Members of the Drill Team of the Degree of Honor gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Dennis Stapleton home for a work meeting. The next drill team session is set for December 12 at Mrs. Will Kemplner home on Pitt Street Quer. Miss Alvina Massy married Howard Wilton Crowe at First Methodist parsonage in a quiet ceremony. Rev. U S Ismitthi officiated. couple unattended. Trinity Child of the Trinity Opiscopes held a work meeting in parish hall. 14 members stitched buttons and quilt pieces. Next meeting slated for December 6. Mrs Henry Kath hosted Ladies Ald society of Privat Cone ABragatiann church at her West Caird street home. bandaging for Red Cross prepared. December 13 visit planned at Mrs Kath home.

Sean Guess DMRS Stapleton Ernoon Dennis Stapleton Kensington Will Kemplner Pitta Street Caitson Alvina SL Massy Howard Wilton Crowe First Methodist Church U. S.ismitthi Trinity AURS Tognuy Case

Community Birth Day Party On Wawel Road

A birthday gathering for Master Jacob Hunaichor entertained friends on Wawel Road yesterday afternoon with games and refreshments. Sunshine Club and Royal Neighbor Aid to hold joint meeting at Woodman Ball on Tuesday afternoon. Petitions in equity filed in district court against J L and Mester J Str and bank accounting sought for $350 notes held by Cunesville Savings.

Mason Taco Ponsioner Oblerbralis Jacob Hunaichor Wawel Road Wetarnoon Mitiog Cutie Lola Sunshine Club Z Neighbor Lodge Royal Neighbor Aid Society Wilk Po Toe Keansington District Court J.C. Luckey J. L J. Str Cunesville Savings Bank Qt. B. Reynolda Ligzle A. Reinealds Atroishten

The New Triple Combination Advertisement

A vintage ad promotes three remedies Pepuiron Wood's Pills and Sarsaparilla as a combined treatment for blood nerves and liver. It claims cleansing purifying and appetite boosting with promises of fast results and ease of use.

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Musterole Mustard Plaster Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Musterole as a clean alternative to mustard plasters for sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion and rheumatic pain. It claims fast relief with white ointment made from oil of mustard and other ingredients in 0.5 0 and hospital size jars.

Unclear City Struggles With Public Dole and Transit

Muscatine faces disruption as officials crack down on vagrants near trains and impose work duties on stranded travelers. The crackdown is tied to issues at Mock Island, with residents fearing longer journeys to larger towns as seasonal migration to warmer areas begins.

Muscatine Clites Jinu Southland

Mother ignorant of son's murder remains a mystery

The Columbus Junction report says Garcia Mendes seeks the body of his son murdered in Mexico City. The mother learned of the death in hospital yet was unaware of full details and potential shipment of remain. belongings were sent elsewhere as the letter to Mr Vucker arrived after a delay. Also an advertisement notes winter terms at Brown's Business College starting Monday.

Ctournal Belgion Columbus Junction Dee— Altorney Bucker Warl Mexica Loge Garcia Mendes Goy Ann Getoberch Mexico Win Mexico City Lus Pardea Mr. Vucker Elayen

Fleeing Auto Evades Police After Roadside Crash

Fairfield officers chased a roadster with four occupants along Muscatine Island for hours after a noon collision at Patre field. The car, with Wood wheels, overturned a forty four embankment near Four Mile bridge. Mrs Beck and Mr Beck were injured but improving. two other women suffered only a severe shaking. Police say three men in the fleeing auto are responsible for the wreck.

Muscatine Beveral Lours Atlemivon Patre Field Joc Eal Fairdela Columbus White Way O'Cock Sanders Four Mile Bridge Maratial Mings Sherif Campbell Rock Iplund Warfield Rmoenl Escapa Det & Miracle James Beck Fairfield

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