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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
18
A promotional notice claims Pape's Diuretic promptly cures kidney and urinary disorders and backache. It urges immediate use, touts a fifty cent treatment, and credits Pape Thompson & Pape of Cincinnati as a trusted firm.
Local chatter notes Batterson's advertises ladies suits and coats at festive prices while the store also showcases a holiday gift lineup. Also reported are two births in Fairport and Walnut Street, a St Matthias Industrial meeting set for Thursday at 2 pm, with full attendance urged, and insurance services offered by J E Stevenson and Son.
At the Oscar Grossheim gallery on East Second street Mrs Veronica Hein, a German Congregational charter member, sprained her left ankle when a photographer’s stool leg broke and a fellow sitter fell, delaying her planned reception at the parsonage during the church’s fifty fifth anniversary week. Dr A J Oliver treated her at home after the mishap.
Pat Brady drew thirty days in the county jail after pleading guilty in Judge Howe's court to intoxication. The sentence followed a disturbance at Mrs. Susan Curtin's boarding house at 212 Sycamore Street where Brady rented a room and damaged property including a window, prompting police involvement. Brady said he did not know why he kicked the window after paying rent in advance.
Soap in powder form proves more convenient economical and efficient than bar soap. Gold Dust allows exact measured amounts with no waste and dissolves instantly. It also softens hard water by dissolving lime and other salts, unlike bar soap.
Attorney J C Coster returned Tuesday night from Chicago where he had been attending to business matters.
T Richter and Sons announce a one day display at B E Lilly’s on December 9 featuring mink and black lynx neck pieces and muffs for inspection.
Readable inventory lists carving sets bird carv drum trays scrapers coffee pots percolators Bissell carpet sweepers Sisk roasters blue and Air rifles cut glass kitchen conveniences Keen silver plated knives and forks.
Carl Holm, among the oldest residents of the German Lutheran Old Folk's Home west of the city, died after an extended illness at 6 o'clock last evening. Born in Germany on January 18, 1828, he came to the Home from Verona, Wisconsin, on September 12, 1907 and had been bedfast for much of that time. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow from the Home with interment in the local cemetery.
Cr H Reesink of 1150 Lucas street returned from Frederick Okla after attending the funeral of his brother D J Reesink a notable former Muscatine resident killed accidently at Wichita Falls Texas The death was witnessed by no one and the exact cause remains unknown The event followed travels for business and property listings between Frederick and Wichita Falls with a stop at Vernon before the fatal incident at the stockyards after boarding a train with Whatley
A supervisor committee led by W. H. Fishburn George J. Lang and A. C. Noble inspected drainage ditch No 5 in Wapsinonoc and Goshen townships today. They will report findings at the board’s next meeting.
The Luther League of Grace Lutheran church held its annual meeting at Miss Louise Maisenbach’s home. Officers elected were President Lena Grunder Vice President Emily Johnson Secretary Hilda Gremmel and Treasurer Carl Phillips.
It argues that buying a watch from a regular jeweler is as important as choosing a quality timepiece. The piece emphasizes the value of authentic manufacture and the reputation of makers like Waltham as a standard of excellence.
Watches sometimes suffer transit damage or require oiling and adjustment. A skilled jeweler should inspect to ensure proper running order, and when buying a Waltham Watch request one adjusted for temperature and position.
The initial rehearsal for the Christmas cantata at the German M E church was held last evening. About twenty people will participate, largely from the Sunday school. The piece is titled Great Joy to All People and the observance will be Christmas night.
County Clerk McKee issued licenses to wed to Will Mentzentine and Lena Boldt, Don ald B. Oakes and Lula A. Webster, Charles Brown and Martha Claassen, and Lewis R. Phillips and Emma Page.
A man died after being found unconscious on the track with fractured ribs and a bruised head. He was taken from the scene and died shortly after. Mr. Whatley identified the body and authorities deem the death accidental. Survived by his wife and five children in various states.
The store offers greatly reduced prices on gas stoves water heaters hot plates and heating stoves damaged by fire water or smoke. The sale runs Thursday Friday and Saturday at the shop near Sycamore Street alley.
The Gesell case is expected to submit all evidence by this afternoon in district court. Attorneys will finish arguments so the jury can hear the case.
A. E. Gesell, son of the testator, is the contestant in a probate contest over property valued at $1800. Mrs. G. Campbell, sister of the deceased, acts as the proponent in the proceeding set for a time tomorrow afternoon.
The Carpenters Union held a meeting nominating officers in preparation for the election at the next gathering in two weeks. W A Olivey of Chicago, organizer and label promoter for the United Garment Workers, addressed the session.
Opportunity to purchase gas stoves water heaters hot plates and heating stoves at reduced prices after a fire sale in Ally No 1 shop just west of Sycamore street. Appliances with minor damage offered Thursday Friday and Saturday with early arrival urged for best choices.
Alaska seal and Russian money themed garments offered for sale or made to order at least twenty percent off at B. E. Lillys tomorrow December 9 for one day only. Respectfully T. Richter & Sons.
The executive committee of Company C states plans are under way for an informal Christmas ball at the New Armory on December 28. Invitations will be issued soon, and the event is expected to be the season’s social highlight.
Richter presents a grand display of fine furs at B. E. Lilly’s store for a single day event tomorrow December 9. Shoppers are urged to view and select from a wide range of styles and prices.
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