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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
18
Testimony in Cherry Illinois shows miners charge mine fire started from oil dripping from an unprotected torch as hay was moved beneath it. Evidence notes electric cable in poor condition and torch use as witnesses describe the incident.
A postal card request promises a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets from Chamberlain Medicine Co. in Des Moines Iowa. Send name and address on the back with one cent to receive the sample.
Physical Director Johnson plans a Christmas Eve basketball program at the Y M C A featuring Pella college five and factory league games. Central College brings a strong team for holiday travel while Ottumwa Y M C A hosts a January 3 match-up with coach Eigemann's squad expected to challenge Pearl City association rivals.
Miss Anna Dwyer of this city publishes Seventy Thoughts From Seven Men a gift booklet on sale at Wagner Brothers book store. The slim volume collects short truths from Elbert Hubbard Opie Read James Whitcomb Riley Rt Rev J L Spalding Shakespeare Emerson and Amiel.
A. W. Morgan, druggist, promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy noting hexamethylenetetramine as a uric solvent and antiseptic. The ad urges taking the remedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious illness.
The high school branch of the YWCA held a meeting at the association rooms yesterday afternoon. Six new members were received and initiated. Plans for a party next Friday were outlined and a marshmallow toast followed the business session. Members will meet for basketball practice on Tuesday evening.
Columbus Junction Iowa December 4 L Barnett agent at Letts passed through here last night en route for unknown destination.
The ad claims Pape's Diuretic cures kidney and bladder disorders quickly. It promises relief from backache, rheumatic pains, nervous symptoms, headaches, and insomnia after a few days of treatment. The text touts the product as harmless and globally available from Cincinnati company Thompson & Pape.
Washington prepares to host son Lincoln who was delayed by a Thursday night robbery. Clergy from Rev C L Wilson and Mrs Wilson of Columbus City travel to Wayland for an old friend's funeral. Local residents travel to Muscatine Keokuk West Liberty and Conesville for visits and work. Church services announce Reformed Methodist and Presbyterian sermons with the Lord's Supper observed.
In Montpelier Iowa readers note social calls and visits. Merl Morris Hilma Breiger Ida Sanders spent Saturday with friends in Fairport. Crescentia Sieh Mildred Sieh were Sunday visitors in Davenport. Mrs Carrie Schroeder called in Buffalo. Aug Breigel Wilbur Friddiey Clyde Nettleton met with friends in Fairport. Mrs John Lieh Sr. visited Buffalo with daughter Mrs Edward Welsh. Ben Eis of Moline Illinois visiting local relatives. Chas Love visited Andalusia for business. Mrs Joe Morris did business in Davenport. Ella Myers and Stella Tubb of Buffalo Iowa spent Thursday here.
A Chicago Record-Herald quote notes a son who has practiced law for eleven years without election to the legislature, appointment as receiver, or presidency of a railroad company. It suggests he may have to continue earning a living solely through law practice.
The notice outlines Sunday worship and Sunday school times at First Baptist Church and West Hill Chapel. It highlights Baraca and Delta Alpha Bible classes, communion for new members, a chalk talk sermon by Rev. C. E. Bryden, a Young People's meeting, an evangelistic evening, and sermon topics The Wounds of Jesus and Infidelity Its Cause and Cure. J. B. Smith is listed as pastor.
Class meeting at 8 43 Sunday school at 9 30 organized classes for all preaching at 10 45 Junior League at 2 30 Anna Jepson superintendent Epworth League at 6 30 old fashioned meeting Bessie Hoopes leader long service at 7 30 J M L Payne preaching Are Few Saved revival services each evening Bible Sinners topic Wel come all
Corner Sixth street and Mulberry avenue hosts Sabbath school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 led by J C H Light. Gleaners 2 30 Young People 6 30 led by Geo Her wig. Evangelistic service 7 30 with Excuses sermon nightly except Saturday. Ladies' Aid Wednesday. Kensington Club Friday at Mrs Haifleigh East Second street.
At Mulford Congregational Church corner Hershey avenue and Main street pastor W Howard Thomlinson leads 9 a m Bible school for all. Worship at 10 30 a m with the sin of neglect Hebrews 2 3 and a 7 p m gospel service titled a certain rich man. Miss Avelda States is the soloist for the remainder of meetings with special music provided by the leaders Edna Kautz and Anna Richley in a Life Lessons for Me From the Book of John class.
Morning service at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m with evangelistic sermon titled A Sinner Among the Commandments. Sunday school at 9 30 a m Junior Endeavor 2 30 p m Senior Endeavor 6 30 p m Miss Marshall directs singing and sings solos Strangers welcome J N Elliott pastor
The First Church of Christ Scientist at the corner of Walnut and Sixth streets hosts services at 11 a m and 8 p m with the subject God the Only Cause and Creator. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a m and midweek meetings are Wednesday at 8 p m. The reading room at 116 Town avenue is open daily 2 to 4 p m except Sunday.
The German Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9 15 a m and Communion at 10 30. Evening events include a Faworth Learne meeting at 7 90 and Rev F L Mahle preaching at 7 39. Sunday morning he preaches and conducts communion at Wrayville Tl. In the afternoon the church joins the fifty fifth anniversary of the German Congregational church.
Sunday school starts at 10 with Wm Stark as superintendent. Morning service at 11 led by the pastor. Epworth League at 6:30. Evening service at 7:30 by the pastor. Weeklong preaching by F A Smith. All are welcome.
Grace Lutheran Church on Iowa avenue and Sixth street invites all to Advent services. Pastor H Wennermark leads the second Sunday with Sunday school at 9 30 a m chief service at 10 45 with sermon by Rev C M Olander. Luther League meets at 6 45 pm followed by vesper service at 7 30 pm conducted by Rev C M Olander. Everyone welcome.
9 30 Bible school led by Arthur Had ley superintendent 10 30 morning worship Theme Ye Must Be Born Anew 6 30 Young People's weaving Lesson I John 4 7 21
Evangelistic service schedule lists 7:30 pm with the theme Thou Art Weighed in the Balances. Ora W. Carrell serves as pastor and extends a cordial Christian welcome to all attendees.
Prefixed by the German Baptist Church at corner Sixth and Walnut streets, a preaching service begins at 10 30 a m followed by the Lord's Supper communion. No evening service due to a union meeting at the German Congregational church.
On the second Sunday in Advent the church holds holy communion at 7:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Holy communion with sermon at 10:45 a.m. and evening prayer with sermon at 7:30 p.m.
Musserville Friends Church at Corner Wisconsin street and Benham avenue invites attendance at 2 30 Sabbath school and 3 30 preaching service. Come help and be helped.
Announcement from Muscatine county notes the death of Mrs Harris Saxton aged about 99 at her Macksburg home on November 24. Born Mary Ann Lemmermen March 25 1825 in New York she married Harris Saxton in Ohio August 28 1842. Eight children were born to the couple. six survive. The Saxton family lived in Muscatine county about seventeen years before moving to Madison county in 1877.
Mrs Oldcastle repeats a rumor that the new minister wore vestments at a daughter's wedding. The hostess dismisses it, noting the minister was brought by automobile, countering the tale in a Chicago Record Herald item.
An ad touts Lane's Family Medicine as a famous tonic laxative herb tea that cleanses the bowels and restores strength. It claims the remedy does more than anything else to preserve health and encourages readers to buy a 25 cent package at druggists or dealers.
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