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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
6
Narrow escape from death as man falls from moving train
John M Hoffmann of 2274 Washington street narrowly escaped being crushed by an Illinois Central passenger train near Dubuque. He slipped while departing at speed, landed on his face, and sustained a badly bruised visage but survived with no severe injuries. The incident occurred while he bid farewell to his uncle, with Nicholas Portz of Sioux Falls nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoffman
South Muscatine
Dubuque
Elizabeth Terry
John M. Hoffmann
Washington Street
Illinois Central
Nicholas Portz
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Mr. Hoffmann
Hoffmann
Railroad Avenue
Leach’s Virgin Oil of Pine Cure Ad
An old advertisement promotes Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine compound as a universal cough cure. The formula lists Virgin Oil of Pine glycerine whisky and instructs a teaspoonful every four hours. It urges asking a druggist for the genuine Leach product prepared and guaranteed by the Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Man narrowly escapes serious injury after fall on tracks
A man fell on the cinder right of way and was stunned by the impact. He crawled to the station for aid, with severe facial bruising but no broken bones. He narrowly avoided being struck by a passing car and was fortunate to escape greater harm.
Christmas Programs Planned in South Muscatine Schools
In observance of Christmas special programs will be offered at Garfield and Franklin schools. Garfield students will perform in each room with parts assigned. Franklin will feature room programs though exact times are not set. Parents are invited to attend as programs are announced. Other notes update local residents on residents and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Pastors Quarantined Leave Muscatine Churches Short-Handed Schedule
Quarantine prevents Rev L L Woolverton and Rev W B Ireland from officiating at Muscatine area churches this Sunday. Woolverton will lead morning service at Musserville M E and Mitchell of the Y M C A will speak in the evening. Hugh Jameson will conduct the afternoon meeting at Island Methodist. Several local residents visit or relocate, and Miss Ethel Freeman returns home after a week in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Ireland
South Muscatine
Methodist Church
Raymond
Musserville
Rachel Joneson
F. Fowler
Philip
Latham Street
Charles Melcher
Dan Gertenbach
Atalissa
S.a
Charles Bergen
James Barker
Union City
Ethel Freeman
J. F. Gaunt
Reynolds
Hil
Vanatta
Rock Island
Alta Burk
West Branch
William Bodman
Calhoun Street
Oscar Negus
Muscatine
Maria Mead
Cedar Rauids
J. C. Pickering
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
W. R. C. Hall
Edith Cornell
Winterset
Maria Miller
P. H. Green
Davenport
Charlie C. Evans
Colby
Kan
Mary Evans
John Crees
Rocky Mountain Limited
M. E
Caroline Lang
Downey
Walter Bailey
Fred Shellabarger
Bessie
Peoria
Ill
Scott
P. N. Gibson
Chicago
William Johnson
Cedar Rapids
M. E. Parsonage
Wapello
Mina Lee
Blanche
Myra Potter
South Columbus Street
Amos Kimberly
Marie
Son Wilson
Rose Negus
Milton Vincent
Inlaw
Jessie Bolger
Coon Rapids
Vincent
Nannie Osborn
Hazel Hindee
A. J. Mapes
West Liberty
Ace Brisbine
Hart Brand Confusion Sparks Grocer Joke
A West Second Street shopper ordering Hart peas mistook the Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothing line for the Hart brand. The grocer reminded her of the fashion firm, and she admitted the misread after reading Journal references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Second Street
Schaffner & Marx
Hart
Brand
Journal
Cohn Mercantile Company
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Dr Hale's Household Ointment advertised in Adams NY
An advertisement promotes Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a quick relief and permanent cure for skin diseases. It claims inflammation reduction cooling relief itching and eruption healing and notes availability in drug stores for 25 cents or by mail from Kenyon & Thomas in Adams New York.
New Era News Briefs from Sunflower Ridge and Area
Thanksgiving services at the church drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Breta Freberg shopped in Muscatine. A son was born November 16 to Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Weeks of Des Moines, former local residents. Residents attended a Fairport benefit concert by H. Schmidt & Son Co. of Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. Max Kretschmar spent Thanksgiving at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Olander
August Henke
Sunflower Ridge
Breta Freberg
Muscatine
N. H. Weeks
Des Moines
Weeks
Fairport
H. Schmidt & Son Co
Max Kretschmar
Pythian Sisters elect West Liberty officers for 1909
The Pythian Sisters at West Liberty elected officers for the coming year led by Past Chief Ella Nichols and Most Excellent Chief Lillian Whitacre. Installation is set for January 6, 1909, with officers including Bertha Mosher, Alice Purvis, Edith Tharp, Ida Eves, Linnie Hall and Nellie Nichols among others. Various local updates follow, including visits, marriages, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Pythian Sisters
Ella Nichols
Lillian Whitacre
Bertha Mosher
Alice Purvis
Edith Tharp
Ida Eves
Guaranteed Liquor Cure Advertisement
Drunkenness is described as a progressive disease with chronic alcoholism as the outcome. The Orrine remedy promises a guaranteed cure or money back, with No. 1 and No. 2 forms priced at $1 each. Sold by The Orrine Co. in Washington and local druggists including A. W. Morgan. JOANN Gold. Medal Four is claimed as economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine Co
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
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Wpon M. Hoffman
Chil
Garfield
Franklin
South End
Della Allbright
Joneson
Arden
J. H. Campbell
Evans Street
Cranston
Pearl Townsend
Henry Toborg
Town Church Workers
Ll. M. Woolverton
Mitchell
M. E. Church
Blackburns
Hattie
Florence Heck
Nellie Nichols
Anna Luse
Harriet Whitacre
Lilla McFadden
Marie Hine
Helen Jayne
Henry Beeson
Ed. Crees
R. H. Chase
Fifth Street
Sherman Pond
W. J. Stevens
Earl Evans
Priscilla Pownall
Marengo
Loretta Ward
Daytona
Fla
O. P. Nixon
Wilmot
Robert Hindee
Joann
Perpixer
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