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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
4
A national boost claims a simple mixture helps stomach troubles. It combines Compound Tincture Cinchona Prosene Compound and half a pint of Sherry, taken before meals and at night in water. The Pro sene Compound is advertised as closely matching stomach gastric juices and is urged to be prepared by a pharmacist for general use.
Carl Verdo performs as one of the era’s great acts, joined by Edwards and Nevada with their refined comedy sketch Too Much Honey Moon and a singing talking routine. Also showing tonight and Saturday are An Interrupted Party and John D. and the Reporter with 10c admission.
Local notices advertise Linder's Delicatessen with a wide selection of fish and oysters at the Crown. Several residents travel to Davenport, attend church events, and birthdays are announced. A dinner and sale at St Mary’s hall is planned, with multiple visits and social calls noted among residents.
The Van Winkle cottage, scene of Tuesday night murders, yielded a blood stained spade with hair, a sign of the killer. Shoes linked to Harry Jones were identified by Mrs Hobart. A handprint in blood appeared on a fence post and a club tied to Jones was found hidden near Jim Lewis’s home. Lewis reports prior threats from Jones.
The engine pulling the 11 30 train was sidelined at the depot and a substitute engine was used until repairs are completed. The broken engine was sent to Eldon shops for needed work, including wear on the cylinder box which hinders proper running but is not a serious fault.
A 19th century style guide promotes Marmola with Cascara Aromatic and Simple Syrup as a quick at home fat loss remedy claiming fast results. It argues exercise and dieting are harsh while the recipe allegedly cleanses the blood and improves complexion, sold cheaply by druggists.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. McColm of East Front street mourn the loss of their daughter born Tuesday evening who died at 6 this morning from heart failure. Private services will be held at their home tomorrow at 10 o clock, with interment in Greenwood.
A brief notice states there will be esquire rank work this evening for the Knights of Pythias. The message indicates a formal assembly or initiation activity. No specific venue or time is provided in readable text.
The American Patriot Sewing society met yesterday at Mrs. J. E. McElroy’s home, 509 Mulberry avenue, with about twelve ladies making fancy quilts. The group voted to donate $2 to the Van Winkle fund. A lunch was served, and the next meeting will be January 2 at Mrs. Wickey’s home on West Seventh street.
The notice proclaims malaria liver derangement and kidney trouble are easily cured by Electric Bitters, the guaranteed remedy. 50c. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
In St Louis on December 6 a Missouri Pacific commuter train backed into a Burlington engine after airbrakes failed. Engineer John Hagermeyer of Hannibal was pinned under his engine and seriously hurt. Conductor Gillen and four passengers were injured though not seriously.
A 6 o'clock supper was given by Geo Houvenagle at his home on Wednesday evening December 4 in honor of the marriage of his daughter Minnie I to Louis Purcell. About 35 relatives and friends attended and presented useful gifts. The couple will soon leave for El Reno Oklahoma to establish their new home.
William Balmer of Davenport was in the city this morning visiting with friends and left for his home at noon.
Miss Libbi Williams departed for Chicago this morning after visiting the city briefly, leaving a note of thanks to locals she met during her stay.
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as nourishing for the digestive impulse and brain, claiming it provides vital phosphates from wheat and barley, supports tissue repair, and delivers energy with no cooking. It promotes the brand alongside a booklet titled The Road to Wellville.
In Norfolk Nebraska Y B Nethaway shot and killed his wife aboard an outgoing train in front of startled passengers. He then leaped from the car and killed himself minutes later. Mrs Nethaway had boarded to attend a divorce hearing in the county seat.
A Seoul dispatch reports a brief Korean uprising following Prince Ito's departure. A crowd attacked a branch police station, one Japanese was killed and another injured, several Koreans were severely wounded, and the outbreak was quickly suppressed.
Tokio dispatch reports Viscount Kanako, a privy council member, thanking President Roosevelt for his strong support of American participation in Japan's exposition. The cable, dated December 6, conveys official gratitude on behalf of the people of Japan.
Stockholm December 6 King Oscar passed a quiet night and his strength is increasing. Symptoms of vascular trouble are less acute and medical staff report encouraging signs regarding his condition.
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