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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1910
Page
5
Is your fire insurance policy and other valuables kept in a drawer at home at risk of destruction in a fire No need to worry for $2 a year you can rent a private box in Our Safe Deposit Vault Abso lutely fire and burglar proof Stop and see them Muscatine State Bank.
The Olive Branch Literary society held a session deciding reading is more pleasing than travel after a spirited debate. Thomas Powell and Glen Kemp led the affirmative, Al Duffy and Harry Kemp the negative. songs and recitations followed. Musserville Literary Society then presented an entertaining program with a dialogue The Changed Housewife performed by Florence Downey Ruby Atherton Fred Silberhorn Aaron James and Austin Hoopes.
Firefighters answered an early morning alarm at the Puritan Ice Plant on Hershey Avenue and Green Street. The blaze started in the coal bin in the boiler room, damaged a wooden stair and one door, but was confined to the boiler area and adjacent creamery section, with minimal overall damage. The cause is believed to be spontaneous combustion in the coal bin.
F. K. Ward of Cedar Rapids will address Mulford Congregational Church Sunday night on the Sunshine Mission work in Parlor City. Ward, a prominent and successful worker, serves as superintendent and will share details of the ministry.
The Columbus Junction Commercial association met in the city hall and re elected N. T. Hendrix as president J A Hanft as vice president L L Ballentine as secretary and O M Cavin as treasurer Committees will be appointed later A special committee including Cavin Stapp and Reaney will seek more hitching racks downtown funded by the association A light project visit by G W Ruggles is expected early next week A Chicago firm Art Bros reports a dam and power house due to be finished in January The Wilton squad beat Columbus Junction 39 to 12 in a Friday basketball game Attendees include Mrs H M Letts and the Stuarts visiting Missional notes outline church services for several congregations
Mr. Ward will address the men at the Y M C A on Sunday afternoon in South Muscatine, following reflections from his work there. Rev. Thomlinson expresses gratification over securing Mr. Ward’s appearance at his church.
Miss Lena Frenzel visits sister Mrs Louis Schmidt from south of Moscow. Miss Lord from Pennsylvania visits aunt Mrs Jacob Long. D H Smith sells remaining stock at auction after closing business. Miss Newcomer speaks for C W E M at Christian church. Ladies hold all day society session at Mrs Will Nachbaur. Erle Turkle in Oelwein for week. Mrs Jess Vanhorn and daughter shop in Cedar Rapids. J W Melick visits Cedar Rapids. Stucker baby ill. Mrs Minnie Phillips visits Cedar Rapids. Presbyterian ladies plan a bazaar at Woodmen hall December 16 with oysters and sale of aprons. Mrs J Vauble visits Wilton. Mrs John Reuland leaves for Texas. Vauble reports cancer treatment in Hot Springs SD. Mina McDonald home from hospital improving.
Superintendent of the Sunshine Mission announces an evangelistic address for men at the YMCA this Sunday afternoon. F K Ward of Cedar Rapids Iowa will speak on The Wages of Sin. Ward is a leading missionary worker in the state and is expected to draw a large attendance.
Rev. A. E. Isham recently chosen pastor of Grace Lutheran church will assume the pastorate in Muscatine. He has moved to the parsonage behind the church and will preach at both morning and evening services. Morning topic is A Shining Light and the evening message is An Every Day Religion.
Advertisement notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for injuries and skin issues. Claims cures for burns wounds sores eczema and piles. Mentions Haverecamp's Prescription Drug Store and a 25 cent price. Guaranteed quality implied.
The tendent of the Sunshine Mission in the Parlor City offers a new life perspective to clergy and laypeople alike. He is expected to deliver a welcoming Christian message with strong attendance anticipated at the First Baptist church tomorrow morning.
Advertises Havercamp's Prescription Drug claiming to cure bilious headaches and to restore liver and bowels to proper action with a 25 cent price point for the remedy.
Local notice for Georg Kranz & Son advertising a sale or display of potted plants and cut flowers offering a diverse selection to customers.
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