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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
15
Local brief notes show varied social calls with residents traveling to Wilton West Liberty and Letts. Names include Mrs Adam Luethye Mrs Henry Lamp Mrs F Budzine Miss Esther Emmons and Dr A J Weaver among others as they visit relatives or run errands.
The Olive Branch Literary society reorganized last week announces its initial session for Friday night December 3 at 8 pm. Program features songs recitations readings duets solos and a debate on whether iron is more useful than wood with Lorber Hintermeister and Nicklas among participants. A fifteenth birthday surprise for Lewis Elfers occurred at his Grandview avenue home with games music and refreshments.
The Lewis Roofing Company of Rock Island started placing more than 30 000 feet of tar and gravel roof on two main sections of the Roach and Musser plant named The Revival. The firm earlier roofed two warehouses last year and secured the current contract due to workmanship. Revival meetings in South Muscatine progress with Rev J A Boatman speaking at the South End M E. Attendance at a Mulford children's meeting was strong with one conversion and two young women requesting church affiliation.
South Muscatine churches prepare a Christmas observance with programs by the Sunday school. Mulford Congregational and Musserville Methodist churches will present a Santa Claus Trades Carnival cantata and elaborate programs by the children at Hershey Avenue and the Methodist church.
South End Locals report John Harper departing for Wapello to work for several days. Verne Weakley of Phillips street is ill at home. Mrs Helen Doudal returns after a two week visit with relatives near Fredonia. Mr and Mrs Herbert Justice of Pekin Ill arrive as guests at August Bowser’s home. Esther Reinley leaves for Rock Island until after Christmas. George Barker and wife of Winfield Indiana depart after visiting Mrs Will Palmer. Harvey Strepp of near Letts visits city on business. Henry Asp returns to Moline after a short visit. Mr and Mrs Chris Anderson return from Davenport after visiting the latter’s parents.
Miss Inez Holmes entertained twenty four friends Tuesday evening at her home on McArthur street. The event featured games and musical selections followed by a three course luncheon prepared by the hostess. East Second street reopened to traffic after paving work on the north side is finished and progress continues.
The Augustana College Glee Club of Rock Island Illinois will perform at New Era Church on Wednesday December 8 with Prof Peter Johnson as director and Miss Esther Pearson as soprano. The choir has toured annually since 1900 and promises an engaging program with solo appearances by chorus members. Reverend C M Olander, former choral society member, secured the engagement for his church.
Elmer Kemper testified in his own defense denying the prosecuting witness Celia Andersen's accusations. Attorney E M Warner conducted a thorough cross examination while the defense seeks to refute state evidence. Jurors may hear rebuttal and surrebuttal testimony, with a Friday or Saturday verdict anticipated depending on further proceedings.
From 30 years onward people grow fatter but fat is a bad sign. A suggested mixture of Marmanla, Cascara Aromatic, and Peppermint Water claims to restore youthful energy and remove 12 to 14 ounces daily without exercise or diet.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Congregational church hosted a turkey supper and sale last evening. Nearly 300 suppers were served and the fancy work department netted a comfortable surplus, with liberal patronage and smooth service throughout.
An advertisement claims Lane's Family Medicine eases head and back ache and fatigue while improving stomach and bowels. It markets as a tonic laxative herb tea sold by druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
The St Katherine's Guild of Trinity church met at Miss Stella Wilson's home to finalize plans for a December 7 sale in the old Dougherty building on East Second street. Pillow covers dolls and home made candy will be sold and organizers expect a successful event.
An advertisement urges taking Cascarets after a heavy dinner to ease stomach and bowels by morning. It claims the product works while you sleep, calls it the world's biggest seller, and notes it is available at druggists with a weekly box promotion.
In a living room exchange Anty Drudge jokes about sending children to school, while Mrs Thinkless complains. Anty Drudge suggests using FelsNaptha to wash in lukewarm water, finish chores, and have lunch ready by noon.
Dreading winter washday and the heavy labor of boiling clothes, readers are urged to switch to Fels-Naptha. Using lukewarm water and following wrapper directions, laundry can be done in hours without exhausting effort or discomfort.
All High School Branch girls should attend a Friday meeting in the rooms to plan the Contest Party. Arts and Crafts meets Friday evening. Shirt Waist Class finished term work and will hold a gymnasium picnic next week. A sprained ankle may disable for three to four weeks. Chamberlain's Liniments can aid a cure in three to four days.
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