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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
7
An old style advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a universal pain cure for rheumatic pain and related ailments. It promises instant relief from aching joints and muscles and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store, claiming widespread success over the past century.
Short notices list residents visiting and returning home in a day in towns including Conesville Moscow Fruitland Letts Wilton and Nichols. People mentioned include Mrs J S Abbott Miss Stolle Kelly Mr Yalcatta Mrs A Hendrix Mrs L Nash Mrs A D Walton and sister Mrs J Fills with travel and city shopping noted.
The Shella barger families and descendants plan a gathering at the Masonic hall in Letts on Wednesday this week. It is expected to be a large, interesting event. The King's Herald band played Saturday afternoon at the home of Mida Mamie Garrett.
Fraternal societies including the Homesteaders Woodmen Eagles and Maccabees elected officers for the coming year at meetings in the city. Officers named include president E Ingraham of the Homesteaders and various posts in Woodmen and Eagles. Addresses on secret work were delivered by officers from Des Moines and Mrs Morean. The list shows numerous names across lodges with committees on entertainment and future events planned for January.
An advertisement from Brooke, inventor of a claimed appliance for ruptures, promises instant relief where others fail. It urges readers to send for a trial, claiming no galvanism or harness, and offers a mailed illustrated book with testimonials and prices, inviting immediate response.
The document lists officers and roles within the Maccabees order including Sir Knight Commander Harry Sample Lieutenant Commander Walter Bloom Record Keeper Geo Fichen fuer Chaplains Fred Martin and others. It notes several ceremonial positions such as Master at Arms Master of Guards and Sentinels with names like H M Kindler W Boldt and C Klopp.
Herman Schmidt was selected as post commander for a third consecutive term by the Shelby Norman Post, G A R, at Memorial Hall. Officers elected include Henry Gartner as Senior Vice Commander Joseph Bilas as Junior Vice Commander John Kachler as Quartermaster Dr E H King as Surgeon G W Schreurs as Chaplain Ed O’Brien as Officer of Day and G D Baker as Officer of Guard. A state encampment delegation to Burlington in June will include Frank Casper Henry Gartner George Wiles and George Sargent.
J E Murphy was elected president of the Pearl City branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers at the annual officer election held at the post office. Officers chosen were President J E Murphy Vice President W F Hoffman Secretary S A Crow Treasurer W N Stirlen Sergeant at arms A C Begey. Meetings featured an excellent supper and plans for a fair were discussed. A dental advertisement follows.
A year old girl, daughter of Mrs. An drew Johnson of Muscatine Island, was severely injured whenfell beneath a heavy farm wagon as children rushed to greet their father returning from the city. Several ribs were fractured and internal injuries feared. Dr. A J Weaver attended.
Wilton Iowa reports list of residents traveling to Muscatine Davenport Clinton and West Branch for visits and holidays. A.W.R. met in regular session with large turnout electing Amelia Allen as president and officers for the coming year.
The column lists Philippine goods such as hats, cigars, and cigarettes for sale, plus local visits and social notes. Amelia Allen and Mrs. R. H. W. Schroyder are named. several residents including H. F. Magon, M. 2. Kirkpatrick, Fy Hnsbrook, and Mrs. D. Chamberlain appear in the day’s society notes. Local business trips to Davenport and Muscatine are noted.
Misses Ia and June Nelson departed Saturday from their Rock Island visit to return home in Lone Tree Iowa They attended Holdeman events and Jipworth League gatherings before leaving for Williamburg and Croperly to visit relatives Mr and Mrs Francewere were travelers to Iowa City for short visits Ida Cotter returned Friday
Evening from Wellman recalls a Thanksgiving visit with Miss Jennie Dodds. County convention attendance in Town City Tuesday. Rosa and Ima Lee traveled from Cedar Rapids for Thanksgiving at their Wellman home. Elizabeth Guthrie visited West Liberty with family. Grace Shibley headed to the country to visit Mrs Goward Hinkley. Tod Phillips moved to the east part of town with his family. Harley Holdeman and friends including Cora and June Nelson of Rock Island joined the Case family in Kalona for a Friday visit. Book Club members met at 34 hall with refreshments and a pleasant evening. W S Potter returned from a Chicago purchasing trip.
Ainsworth Iowa December 2 social snippet lists receptions and visits. Mr and Mrs W I Trotter honor son Frank and bride. Maude Bronson returns to Chicago after staying with Josiah Hardin family. Rex Sands visits Keota. Chag Elliott and wife return from McConnelsville. Mrs Chas Jackson visits McConnelsville. Hattie Pratt goes to Cotter to care for ill Mrs Thomas. Clayton Pearson returns from Jews City. Gertrude Biny returns from Clearfield. Luella Sands resumes teaching at Mt Vernon. Rev Pugh aids revival meetings at the M E church before departing.
Notes show G C Keiper wife and baby from Washington visiting Monday morning at the W H Keiper home in Cedar Rapids. Keiper and family spent last Thursday there, with Monday morning arrival recorded.
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