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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
8
A vintage promotion touts Pape's Diuretic as a fifty cent remedy to regulate kidneys and end backache. It claims quick relief from urinary troubles, headaches, and nervous symptoms, urging readers to start treatment and trust Cincinnati firm Pape Thompson & Pape.
Lynn Norris of Fairport spent a day in the city with friends. Batterson’s advertises holiday sales on ladies salts and coats. A ten pound son born to Mr and Mrs Inogene Nalson of Walnut Street. A St Matthias Industrial meeting is set for Thursday at 2 PM at the school hall with full attendance urged. J E Stevenson & Son offers insurance. Ed Jones of Baker Street welcomed a daughter this morning. Batterson’s touts a big Christmas store overflowing with gifts for everybody.
Mrs Veronica Hein of 1103 Isett avenue suffered a severe sprain of her left ankle in an unusual accident at the Oscar Grossheim photograph gallery on East Second street. While posing for anniversary group pictures, a stool broke and a fellow attendee fell back, striking her, delaying her from acting as hostess at the parsonage reception for the German Congregational church fifty-fifth anniversary celebrations. Dr A J Oliver treated her and she was sent home. The mishap casts a shadow over the church festivities this week.
Pat Brady was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail after pleading guilty to intoxication following a disturbance at Susan Curtin’s boarding house 232 Sycamore Street. He damaged property, kicked a window, and claimed he paid rent in advance. Brady’s punishment means no more advance rent payments. Gold Dust soap powder is promoted as economical and efficient, dissolving instantly and softening hard water compared to bar soap.
Attorney J C Coster came back Tuesday night after attending to business matters in Chicago.
T Richter and Sons announce a one day display of mink and black lynx neck pieces and muffs at B., HE, Lilly's tomorrow. The notice invites customers to inspect the items and purchase if desired.
Fragmentary listing shows drum trays and scrapers, coffee pots and percolators, fancy coffee equipment, Bissell carpet sweepers, Sisk roasters, and a blue item among assorted home goods.
Carl Holm, one of the oldest residents at the German Lutheran Old Folk's Home west of the city, died last evening after a long illness. Born January 13, 1828 in Germany, he moved to Verona, Wisconsin before arriving at the Home on September 12, 1907. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow at the Home with interment in the cemetery.
C H Reesink of 1150 Lucas street returned from Frederick Oklahoma where he attended his brother D J Reesink’s funeral. The man was accidentally killed near Wichita Falls Texas the exact cause and witness details remain unclear.
A board of supervisors committee led by W. H. Fishurn, George J. Lang and A. C. Noble inspected drainage ditch No 4 in Wapsinonoc and Goshen townships. They will report at the next board meeting.
The Luther League of Grace Lutheran church held its annual meeting at Miss Louise Maigenbach’s home on Linn Street. Officers elected include President Miss Lena Grinder Vice President Wimil Johnson Secretary Miss Hilda Gremmel and Treasurer Carl Phillips, with social time following the business session.
The piece argues that buying a watch from a regular jeweler matches the craftsmanship of a Waltham made timepiece, suggesting that value lies in the maker's care and technique as much as in brand prestige.
The initial rehearsal for the Christmas cantata to be presented at the German M E church was held last evening with about twenty participants, mostly from the Sunday school. The piece titled Great Joy to All People will be performed on Christmas night. Licenses to wed were issued by County Clerk McKee to Will Mentzentine and Lena Boldt, Donald B Oakes and Lula A Webster, Charles Brown and Martha Claassen, and Lewis R Phillips and Emma Pago.
A fragment advises that watches need careful maintenance and proper adjustment by a skilled jeweler. It emphasizes that a good jeweler educated in his trade can ensure a watch runs properly and suggests asking for an adjusted Waltham watch to suit temperature and position.
A man died after a track incident as he was found unconscious with fractured ribs and a bruised head. He died soon after being taken from the scene. Mr. Whatley identified the body and ruled the death accidental. Survived by wife and five children: Mrs. Eugene Hendricks of Kansas, Waldo in Manhattan Kansas, Will in Salt Lake City, Verne at home, and Elmer of Denver.
A local shop on Sycamore street alley announces a sale Thursday through Saturday of all gas stoves water heaters hot plates and heating stoves damaged by fire water and smoke. Prices are greatly reduced for the slightly damaged goods.
The Gesell will case is expected to have all evidence submitted before adjournment this afternoon. Attorneys should finish arguments so the jury can receive the case.
Tomorrow afternoon session in a probate matter values the estate at 1800 dollars. A. E. Gesell, son of the testator, acts as contestant while Mrs. G. Campbell, sister of the deceased, is the proponent in the proceeding.
The Carpenters' Union held a meeting last evening to nominate officers ahead of the election at the next gathering in two weeks. W A Olivey of Chicago spoke, promoting union organization and labeling.
The opportunity to own a gag stove water heater hot plates and heating stoves for little money. All appliances that went through our fire will be sold at a great reduction Thursday Friday and Saturday of this week. Some are only slightly damaged. Sale conducted in shop in Ally No. 1 just west of Sycamore street. Come early and get your choice.
Order your fur garment featuring Alaska seal Russian pony and otter fabrics with car made to order. One day sale at least 20 percent off at BBE Lilly's tomorrow December 9 held by T Richter and Sons.
The executive committee of Company C announces plans for an informal Christmas ball at the New Armory on the evening of December 28. Invitations will be issued soon for what is expected to be the holiday season’s most important social event.
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