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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1917

Page

8

Vermont sign artist Charm T brings a lively lyceum night

Charles Taggart, billed as a humorist musician and ventriloquist, appeared at the First Methodist Episcopal church as the second number of Muscatine’s Community Lyceum series. The audience filled the venue and enjoyed his piano opener and trick violin exhibitions under Redpath-Vawter management.

Charles ‘Hk Taggart Vermont First Methodist Episcopal Church Avery Bis Mme

County Bar to Be Associates of Advisors

A Muscatine county bar meeting in the courthouse private chamber created an associate member advisory board at President Wilson's request. J J Devitt chairs the board with Flllmomecier and Arthur Hoffman. they will aid the exemption board, advise registrants on rights and duties, and help prepare answers to questions.

Muscatine County Bar Association Chamelera Court House T. R. Pitugerata H. T Horst Ingham Jackson R.B. Jackson W. R. Jayne William Hollman A. W. Kent J. G. Kammerar J. M. Kemble H. C. Madden AL Martin J. E. McIntosh C. Nichols W. Richman N. Rosenergser M. W. Stapleton D. ML ‘Tna H. G. Thompson R. A. Thompsan B. BR. Vipson M- Warner A. A. Whitl- Tut

Sheriff Sale Notice of Muscatine County Lands in 1917

A sheriff announces the sale of mortgaged lands in Muscatine County Iowa to satisfy a special execution for B. P. Tosen berger. Property includes parts of sections 25 26 and surrounding Cedar River area, with sale set for December 22, 1917 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Muscatine County Court House. The notice appears in a local gazette along with an unrelated Chamberlain’s Tablets advertisement.

Muscatinee Hetrim Grima Crecellus Ivah Joni Lovewell Dlusentine Tug Cedar River Mustatine County Gaid B. P. Tosenberger Sala A. Bi

Knights Hold Special Conclave De Molay Meeting Notice

Knights issue notice of a Wednesday evening conclave at Temple De Bree by order of Ernest Moore Cow. Public notice requests attendance for De Molay activities and organizational matters.

Temple de- Bree Nc Ernest Moore, Cow

Thanksgiving Gifts From Home Bring Joy to Camp Cody Battery

Letters from Camp Cody New Mexico express deep gratitude for Thanksgiving gifts from Muscatine and local newspapers. Battery I 1919 soldiers thank J B McNeil and Muscatine residents for jelly canned goods candy cookies and tobacco sent to boost spirits.

Battery C Camp Cody New Mexico Capwin Roach Port Deming J. B. McNeil N. M Samartan Muscatine Battery van Nok

Society Mouvricies’ Cout Manet Witilers at Mrs Simuels

Mothers club members and guests attended an afternoon at Mrs G U Simuels on Cedar Street. They planned a drive to collect old wool garments for the needy, send yarn to France, and knit blankets, plus a medical outreach to aid poor children via Dr. Appel’s free clinic. The program featured readings by Mrs C J Waney and Edith Byrne, with musical selections by Gertrude McNulty and others.

Mouvricies G. Samonis iWteen Mothers G. U. Simuels J. Z. Wayercautp B. Samuels Che Elth France Appel Sting Seifert Gertrude McNult Edith Byrne Moonshine Mra Alice Baker

Pioneer County Resident Dies After Long Illness

One of Muscatine county's pioneer residents, Ben Middleton, 67, of this city, died at the European Hotel about five o'clock last evening from heart trouble after a three month illness. He was born August 23, 1851 in Pennsylvania and married Melissa A. Clark on December 23, 1873. Surviving are three children W. Scott Middleton Edward B. Middleton and Mrs MeClung. two brothers Thomas Middleton and Chris Middleton. four sisters Mrs Caries Muck Mrs Tk Bomstock Mrs George Moltert and Mrs Stella Johnston. The body rests at N I Myers undertakers. services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from that chapel.

Muscatine County Ben Middleton Middleton Hershey Hospital Mr Middleton Peonavivinia Midleton Mellissa A. Clark W. Scott Middleton Edward B. Middleton MeClung Thomas Middleton Wrattland Township Chris Mid- Neton

Witness Testimony in Christensen Case and Local Bride Ceremony

In Henry Christensen case testimony cited witnesses including Mrs Christensen and neighbor James Drake detailing late night arrival, alleged holdup, and house movements. Also announces wedding of Miss Tula Crossley to L Re Me fan at St Johns Methodist Church, with reception and future plans in Minnesota and city residence.

Henry Christensen Christensen James Drake Phillipa William Orak Tula Crossley Alt K. W. Crossley L. Re Mefan L. Mekalgo Bt. John Taven Port Roy. C. M. Shepherd He ‘Pridt Soun Mrs. McKee Minneapolis

Gets It corn remedy advertised by Lawrence & CoChicago

An old fashioned advertisement touts a corn remover called Gets It. It claims painless, quick peeling of corns without fuss or soreness and promotes buying through Lawrence & Co in Chicago and local Maine distributors. It mentions price 70 cents to 2 50 and lists Muscatine and several drugstores as sellers.

Stepa Lawrence & Co Chicago Muscatine York Huysrcamp Proscription Drum Store Ay Wi Margin McBride & Cona Relmoke, Aledvore Flanderson Drug Co. Raw White Drug Store A. G. Bestanlenner

Mayor McNutt to Speak on Fuel at Midweek Breakfast

City leaders and business professionals are invited to a midweek breakfast at the Hotel Maasantine where Mayor Thos McNutt will discuss fuel costs and review recent work by the probe committee. The meeting will begin at 12:30 and adjourn promptly at 1:00 after a brief summary and remarks.

Norrow iMasantine Th ®& McNutt Meyor Meni State Capitol Des Moines

Farm Sales Offer From Muscatine State Bank

The Muscatine State Bank advertises farm sales with guaranteed satisfaction. The notice promotes banking services related to selling farms and promises customer assurance.

Muscatine State Bank Sdy

Kidney Sufferers Have Feeling of Security

Kidney sufferers gain confidence in Swamp-Noor Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claiming purity and no harmful effects. Advert says bottle sizes medium and large available at drug stores or send ten cents for sample from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY, Muscatine Daily Journal notice.

Ignature Avery Dr. Kilmer Dr Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N.Y Muscatine Daily Journal

Baffling Murder in Palace Film

A Palace presentation stars Jane Grey in Her Fighting Ghanea based on Temes Oliver Curwood. Edwin Carewe directs with Arthur J. Jacobs producing while a murder plot and note implicate dancer Jan Thoretn. A tense chase and courtroom style drama reveal Jan's innocence.

Oliver Curwood Northand Ghanea Jane Grey Arthur JH. Jacobs Edwin Carewe Mr. Gurwood Bréault Bréault, the Carrier of His Ma‘jersty Jan Breault Blake Jane Gray

Farmer Near Muscatine Health Ad From Patent Remedy

A farmer near Muscatine recounts severe pain from gallstones and multiple surgeries. An advertisement claims Muayr's Wonderful Remedy cures the problem by removing intestinal mucus and inflammation, promising a money back guarantee after a single dose.

Muscatine Gall Stonea Triand Muayr Perle Hanterson Drug Co

Brotherhood Church Meeting Plans War England Talk

Members of the Tiret Presbyterian Brotherhood prepare an evening gathering in the church basement at 6:45. A micescall program follows with an address by James St. John on War Conditions in England, plus songs and music. The event, postponed from November Tuesday, now aims for Wednesday evening.

Tks Meniters Brotherhood of the Tiret Presbyterian James St. John England Lilke Musical Pumberg

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