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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
4
Local advertisement urges reliable investments in first mortgage farm loans by J. E. Stevenson. Also promotes Braunworth's Sunny South shoes and Foley's Orino Laxative with claims of bowel regularity. A. W. Morgan, druggist, signs the item.
Regular meeting tonight for A Company of W with elections of officers. Members urged to attend as work proceeds in both degrees. Per order.
Certificates filed with County Treasurer C. R. Stafford instruct the levy of 38 000 for six years against the estates of Maria G. Griffin and John G. Will and 7 000 for five years against J. S. Patten. If approved the city expects a large back tax haul, though suit may be needed to establish claims for years 03 through 08.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by a constitutional internal treatment. It claims to affect the blood and mucous surfaces to destroy disease foundations and strengthen the patient. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and directs to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists. Also recommends Palls Family Pills for constipation.
An advertisement argues cost efficiency of Sealshipt oysters over watered varieties. It promotes firm fresh non watered product packed in steel containers with ice, guaranteeing Sealships only from H Bishop & Son and associated firms.
The board of supervisors decided yesterday afternoon not to let the hardware contract for the new courthouse until December 16. This delay is to give local dealers another chance to bid on the project.
The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hutchinson of East Hill disappeared from his home around 11 o'clock this morning. Neighbors and police aided in the search as frantic parents appeal for any clues about the missing child.
The music pupils of Prof Charles Grade will present a recital in the First Congregational church lecture room tomorrow evening. The program features varied selections, including works by Chopin, Schumann, Gottschalk, and Mendelssohn, with performers such as Mildred, Harold Schmidt, Helen Gobble, and Esther Steinmetz.
A 19th century advertisement from Haverecamp's Prescription Drug Store touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for wounds sores burns and injuries. The copy emphasizes quick healing and relief with a focus on the product as a medical salve available at the local drugstore.
Mrs. Eva Parson testifies in district court that Annette Giesenhaus caused her husband to abandon her by her companionship. Parson seeks $10,000 damages claiming loss of support and affection. Giesenhaus denies all allegations. Trial proceeds before a named jury with attorneys E. F. Richman for the plaintiff and J. R. Hanley for the defendant.
An information was filed in Justice Howe's court charging Carl Henschel with stealing twenty pounds of butter and three dozen eggs from August Kemper's premises in Montpelier Township. The trial is expected early next week.
The search for the boy continues after authorities found no trace by 3 30 this afternoon. Parents are frantic and fear a possible accident may have befallen him.
A cost effective home remedy proposes mixing Beta-Quinol with water and alcohol to yield over a pint of quinine hair tonic. It claims improvements in hair gloss, growth, and scalp health at a fraction of the price of store brands. Beta-Quinol and alcohol are available at drug stores for about 75 to 80 cents.
A old recipe recommends Compound Tincture of Cinchona one ounce Prosene Compound one ounce and Sherry wine half a pint mixed and taken as a teaspoonful in water before meals. Ingredients are available from first class prescription drug stores and can be prepared at home.
The Muscatine County Poultry Show awards were announced at the Jackson building in Williamsburg Iowa with Purina silver loving cup going to W L Williams of Williamsburg for highest scoring fowl. Judge W S Russell of Ottumwa presided as prizes were given across breeds including Barred Plymouth Rocks White Plymouth Rocks Silver Laced Wyandottes Buff Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds Black Langshans Houdans and various bantams with multiple winners named from Davenport Nichols Williamsburg and other local towns. The show runs at Jackson building West Second Street through Friday evening with many top placements reported.
Fred Freyermuth and Miss Reka Keller were united in marriage yesterday at the bride's father's home three miles west of Illinois City. Rev. F. W. Carwell officiated. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony and friends wish them well as they plan to reside on a nearby farm.
Local shop Leu and Bast on Iowa Avenue invites everyone to try its hot chocolate. The message promotes a warm treat from the store, encouraging passersby to stop in.
Edward Vanatta and Miss Elsie Bishop were married at the bride’s home in Redfield Iowa on November 26. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D Vanatta of Muscatine and is well known there. They plan to live in Muscatine after a brief visit.
Mr and Mrs Robert Rankin of Isett avenue entertained about forty friends at a card party last night Flinch and other games were enjoyed In the ladies contest Mrs Peter Tiedeman Jr won first prize while P tiedeman Jr took the gentlemen title The consolation prize went to Milo Baker Des Moines guests included Mrs R Daly and Mrs E Hagerman Refreshments were served.
Twenty five women attended the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society gathering yesterday afternoon at the First M E Church. The program featured devotions presented by Miss Sarah Adams and a roll call with branch reports. Delegates to the annual convention were discussed and the theme “At Home With the Women’s Missionary Friend” led by Mrs Grady.
The members will meet at the school hall Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock to show their fancy work and discuss work for the ensuing year. Meetings after January 1st will be held every two weeks.
About forty women attended the Ladies Missionary society gathering of the U B church last night at Mrs Philip Kopp's home on Fast Seventh street. Mesdames Kopp Gresham and Pollock served as hostesses. An enjoyable program was rendered during the evening.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the church parlors to prepare for the annual dinner supper and sale. A full attendance is requested to complete the planned tasks.
There will be no meeting of Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M tomorrow evening December 4 1908 per W W M.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon at the church parlors. A good attendance is desired.
The Knights of Pythias will hold their annual election tomorrow evening with a large attendance requested.
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church will hold a business meeting at the church next Monday evening.
Mrs. Murray W Wheeler of East Fifth Street will entertain the YWCA class at her home tomorrow evening.
Muscatine Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees will hold a regular session on Monday evening December 7. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and charitable work.
Frank Ashecraft’s on East 2nd Street features Fairbank engines, Red Jacks numps and T. S. generators in a notable mechanical pairing.
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