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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1907

Page

4

Local News Snapshot of Daily City Notices

Fresh halibut and mackerel to morrow at Delicatessen Linder's 211 W 2nd St. Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Edwin L McColm last night at 9 o'clock. Hat sale one fourth off Thursday Friday Saturday Hahn Sneichen. Marriage license issued to Louis A Purcell and Minnie J Houvenagle. Miss Callie Edmondson visiting Columbus City. Arthur Doelling arrived from St Louis for a short visit. Custody case Nora A Schlutz v John Schlutz before Judge Jackson. Mrs W H Springer visiting Cedar Rapids after staying with Claude Franklin. For Sale several small farms near Muscatine M W Stirlen. Fred Maurer of Wilton in city on business. Mrs James Evans of Louisa County returns home from Wm Hoffman’s. Clark Brisbine to West Liberty for business. Walton Hopkinson recovering from typhoid fever. Mrs James Martin of Grandview returns home. Dr E H King leaves for Chicago for railroad surgeons meeting.

Muscatine M. W. Stirlen Fred Maurer Wilton

Three Hundred Excursionists Hear Evangelist at Wilton Branch

About three hundred excursionists from Wilton and West Liberty arrived in the city to attend the Sunday tabernacle service. The Wilton train ran a special trip so visitors could return home after the exercises, using the noon and evening trains and a 9:45 return. The four-coach special was full, though announced briefly, and Rev. William Sunday impressed the visitors, who hope for another special before meetings close.

Wilton West Liberty Sunday Tabernacle William Sunday

Sunshine Club Meets at Mrs Gebhardt Home in South Muscatine

Royal Neigh bors Sunshine club gathered yesterday at 319 Gilbert Street for quilting and sewing. A 4:30 supper was served by the hostess, and members left pleased with the afternoon. The next meeting is set for December 17 at Mrs Rosenmund’s home on Hershey Avenue.

Sunshine Club

Couple United In Marriage In Rochester Parish Parlor

Everett L. Atkins of Rochester and Nora A. Rehbehn of Moscow wed this afternoon in Judge J. C. Coster’s parlors. The couple, with many local friends, plan a farm home in Cedar County for their future.

Everett L. Atkins Rochester Nora A. Rehbehn Moscow J. C. Coster Cedar County

Anniversary Observance Set for Champion Hose Company

Committees were appointed at a meeting of the Champion Hose Company held last evening at the headquarters to arrange the thirty third anniversary celebration of the company. The committees include Tom Powers H Walters John Neibert Sr Fred Wilm ering George Von Dresky J P Maurath and John Wendinger.

Champion Company Champion Hose Company Tom Powers H. Walters John Neibert, Sr Fred Wilmering George von Dresky J. P. Maurath John Wendinger

Mrs Oppelt Hosts Telephone Girls For Evening At Grandview

Mrs Clarence Oppelt entertained the telephone girls at her Grandview avenue home last night with cinch, music and singing. Refreshments were served and the group dispersed late, each returning to their homes.

Clarence Oppelt Grandview Avenue

Spalding Reading Club Meets at Mrs Ryan Home

The Spalding Reading club gathered last evening with Mrs James P Ryan hosting at Pine street. About 12 ladies attended and the evening was pleasantly spent. The next meeting is set for Mrs M W Stapleton’s home on West Third street next Tuesday evening.

Spalding Reading Club James P. Ryan Pine Street M. W. Stapleton West Third Street

Major John Sewing Society Meeting Notice

The Major John Sewing society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Lau 410 Main street on East Hill. A good attendance is desired as much work is to be done.

Major John Sewing Society John Lau Main Street East Hill

Court of Honor to Meet at Woodman Hall

The Court of Honor lodge plans a Friday evening gathering at Woodman hall on December 6 at 7 o clock. They will march to the Sunday tabernacle and attend the meeting in a body.

Court of Honor Lodge Woodman Hall

Daughters of the King Meet at Trinity Rectory

The regular meeting of the Daughters of the King was held at Trinity rectory last evening. There was a good attendance and much business was transacted.

the Daughters of the King Trinity Rectory

Pioneer Sewing Society Meeti ng at Mrs Smiths Home

Mrs Charles Smith will entertain the Pioneer Sewing society members tomorrow afternoon at her home 527 Mulberry Ave indicating a social gathering hosted by Mrs Smith and to be held at the listed address.

Charles Smith Pioneer Sewing Society Mulberry Ave

Strong bill this week at the Majestic theater

Full houses greet each performance as patrons praise the week’s strong bill following a successful passion play last week Edwards and Nevada are clever comedy sketch artists and have a hit Carl Verde the musical artist also pleases theatregoers at the Majestic

the Majestic Edwards Nevada Carl Verde

Tabernacle Sold By Building Committee Chairman

A. W. Hine announced this afternoon that the Sunday tabernacle has been sold. The buyer’s name and the price were withheld. Hine serves as chairman of the building committee.

A. W. Hine Hine

Mrs Sims Leaves Des Moines After Tabernacle Talk

Mrs A B Sims a lady evangelist who spoke at the tabernacle last Monday evening on the evils of card playing departed this afternoon for Des Moines where she will spend a few days before starting another year of work at distant circuits and meetings.

A. B. Sims the Tabernacle Des Moines

Simple Kidney Health Test and Home Remedy Prescription

A historical home health note urges a simple urine test to detect kidney trouble and promotes a vegetable-based remedy. It links back symptoms like back pain and fatigue to sluggish kidneys and recommends Compound Karyon, Dandelion extract, and Sarsaparilla syrup mixed at home for daily tea spoon doses after meals and at bedtime.

Nolands to move to Texas for new home

S W Noland plans to relocate his family to Texas in about two weeks to build a house near Corlena on his farm, Columbus Junction area. Several local residents are noted visiting, traveling, or ill with minor events, including a funeral of Paul Porter near Ainsworth and a Tennessee Minstrels entertainment at the opera house tonight.

Columbus Junction S. W. Noland Texas Corlena Noland Nolands Paul Porter Ainsworth John Bliven Ruth Williams Muscatine Jennie Davis Iowa City

Entertaining evening hosted by the Robertson couple

The entertainment featured Mr and Mrs Tom Robertson hosting last evening with Rev and Mrs J C Marshall Mr and Mrs T Lee Duncan and Mr and Mrs Howard Johnston also attending. Mr and Mrs C N Johnston are in Chicago for a few days stay. Co N went up with stock and Mrs Johnston joined last evening.

Tom Robertson J. C. Marshall T. Lee Duncan Howard Johnston C. N. Johnston Chicago Co. N. Went Johnston

Comptroller and Auditor Issue Bank Statement Calls

Washington and Des Moines reports state that the comptroller of the currency and Auditor Carroll issued calls for bank statements showing the condition of national banks as of December 3. The notices direct banks to submit reports by the close of business that day.

Washington Carroll Des Moines

Cartoon on Editorial Page Courtesy Chicago Tribune

Cartoon on this paper's editorial page is printed through courtesy of the Chicago Tribune, where it first appeared in last Sunday's issue.

Tribune The Chicago Tribune

Divorce petition filed for Nellie Hawn and William Hawn

A district court petition filed today by Nellie S Hawn seeks a divorce from William Hawn on the grounds of desertion and requests custody of their children. The filing marks the start of a court case with the divorce and custody dispute.

Nellie

County Supervisors Meet at Court House

County board of supervisors convened in the auditor's office at the court house for routine business today. Officials expect the session to conclude later this afternoon.

Court House County Board of Supervisors Auditor's Office

Bodies Brought to City After Fairport Murder

Shortly after twelve o'clock, the bodies of Mr and Mrs William Van Winkle, murdered at Fairport, were brought to the city and taken to the Day undertaking establishment where they will await funeral arrangements.

William van Winkle Fairport Day Undertaking Establishment

Will Sunday Speak at Fairport Visit

Rev. William Sunday plans to travel Friday morning to Fairport where he will conduct a brief 10:30 am service at the schoolhouse. He will address neighbors during the visit and return after the event.

William Sunday Fairport

Wilton Women Hold Scotch Evening and Club Meetings

The Wilton Women’s Club gathered at Mrs. Latchaw’s home for a Scotch evening with readings on Scotch literature and art, music including Annie Laurie and Blue Bells of Scotland, plus sketches on Walter Scott and Robert Burns. The W R C met yesterday afternoon and elected officers led by President Mrs. C M Marshall and vice presidents Mrs. S H Wise and Mrs. A B Kelley. chaplain Mrs. Nettie Silber.

Miss Latchaw Robert Burns Anna Eaton S. H. Wise A. B. Kelley Nettie Silber

District and department convention officers named and club elects

The piece lists conductress Mrs Kate Miller guard Mrs George McCoy delegate Mrs Geo Holzhauer alternate Mrs Anna Jewell delegate to the department convention and alternate Mrs C Hucke. It notes other officers to be appointed later by the president and records Muscatine Sunday travelers and the Commercial club annual meeting with officers elected: President G W Kelley vice president E W Clark secretary A T Nelson treasurer C H Wilson.

The Commercial Club Club G. W. Kelley E. W. Clark A. T. Nelson C. H. Wilson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Flers Ruthenberg Clothing Company East Second ST Delicatessen Linder’s 2Nd St Edwin L. McColm Hahn & Sneichen Louis A. Purcell Minnie J. Houvenagle Callie Edmondson Columbus City E. J. Johnston Arthur Doelling St. Louis Will City Nora A. Schlutz John Schlutz D. W. Jackson W. H. Springer Cedar Rapids Claude Franklin West Seventh Street James Evans Louisa County Wm. Hoffman West Fourth Street Clark Brisbine East Second Street Walton Hopkinson Cedar Street James Martin Grandview E. H. King Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Adure Foon Dinker & Flannery Clask Madeira Cadiz Seville Algiers Malta Egypt Constantinople Athens Rome de Riviera Europe F. Cc. Clark Times Bldg New York Ning Wilton Branch Majestic J. Fred Moore Nellie Moore Cedar Falls State Normal School W. J.kelly Wapello Clark Donahoo A. D. Schabillion Elizabeth Todd J. Don Darrow Keokuk Elijah Manna Nein Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich Leibbrand Ryan& Co Nad Iy Oe W. Srd Hershey State Bank of Hershey State Bank Iowa Loggins Wilson’s Shoe Store
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