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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1907
Page
8
Miss Harriet Rowe dies at her home in Aurora Illinois after long illness. she was born in Muscatine and moved with her parents three years ago. The death was learned by Mrs B R Forbes in Muscatine. funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Local residents depart for homes and nearby towns after visiting Muscatine and surroundings. Multiple individuals including Miss Belle Dunham and Mr. Henry Hesler travel to Nichols and Fairfield. Trinity Guild sells aprons and fancy work at the rectory on Wednesday December 11, with bread cakes and candy available.
Church leaders release weekly notices outlining sermons, events, and community services for the coming days. Details cover services, guest speakers, and opportunities for church members to participate in outreach and fellowship activities.
Mrs. Theodore Steen born March 22 1863 in Berge Unterallas Germany died after a one week illness at a local hospital She had lived in Muscatine 28 years and since marriage to Theodore Steen 20 years ago resided at 119 West Third Street She leaves a husband two daughters Luella and Janet and relatives in Vocoleur France plus distant relatives in Lincoln Town Illinois City and Illinois. Funeral arrangements are being made by relatives visiting Muscatine.
The Rock Island Railroad installs a new weighing machine at the depot. Dropping a coin in the slot plays a tune while weighers stand on the platform.
Bert Donley was a passenger to Vinton this morning after looking after business interests in the city.
Trinity Episcopal Church announces Thursday at two PM a Trinity Guild meeting at the rectory and Friday at 7 30 PM a Litany service. The notices specify the times and locations for these church activities.
The Ladies' Aid society will sew all day Wednesday. German school is held Saturday from 9 to 11, followed by a confirmation class from 11 to 12. There will be no prayer meeting Thursday evening.
Advertisement note claims most food is poison to the dyspeptic and promotes Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia liver kidney complaints and general debility priced at 50 cents.
General Superintendent I M Wook erton arranges cottage prayer meetings for tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Districts 1 through 11 list superintendents, meeting locations, hosts, and leaders across streets in multiple towns, including Mrs. L. B. Settlermire at 1111 Oregon Street and Mrs. Jake Kautz at 1162 New Hampshire Street with Rev. C E Baumgarten.
Mrs. John Leinberger of Bay City Michigan mother of Rev. George Meier pastor of the German Evangelical Lutheran church died at her home after several weeks illness. She was eighty years old. had lived thirty years in this country and leaves many friends in Bay City and Germany. Rev. Meier left for Bay City to attend the services.
A dated notice lists district meetings with leaders and locations. East Ninth street and 1017 Iowa avenue host sessions led by Nellie Robertson, Lena Fyermuth, Mabel Addleman, and other leaders with a series of superintendents and hosts at homes on Livingston streets and avenues.
The last boat to be taken for the river at this point was docked on the levee last Saturday afternoon when the sandboat Cuc and barges were brought ashore. During winter the boats will be overhauled and many improvements made. The sand pumping business has been unusually large this season and many buildings under construction here needed attention.
Walter Myers of Muscatine, class of 1908 at the liberal arts college of the State University of Iowa, has been elected president of the Irving Literary Society for the ensuing year. A noted orator and debater, Myers previously held the post and is praised for his successful forensic work. He is the son of Mrs. Jennie Pentzer Myers, corner of Iowa avenue and streets, and is well known locally.
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