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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
7
Local items report a steady stream of visitors and residents traveling between Muscatine and nearby towns. Names include A M Smith Montezuma, Dr A B Clapp, Leonard Agnew Wilton, A L Wince Cairo, and many others visiting for business or with friends.
Mrs Nish of Boston visits Oak Grove residents including Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stuart. The community notes a marriage of Miss Bessie Workman to Mr. Fryermuth in Illinois and an oyster supper hosted by Ed Barnard for Mrs Nish’s friends. A county farm pie social benefited the Orphans Home in Council Bluffs. Mrs Nish plans to return to Massachusetts later this week.
The Congregational church unanimously approved raising Rev. B. C. Preston’s salary from 1500 to 1800 dollars effective November 1. The decision came after weeks of study and a prayer meeting, amid calls from other churches that he declined to accept.
A benefit concert at Woodmen Hall last night raised twenty dollars for Samuel Barnes who has been very ill at Hershey Memorial hospital. The program featured M. W. Williams of Davenport in a character sketch along with Dixieland selections and various recitations and solos by local performers.
Itching and disfiguring eruptions disappear quickly leaving clear velvety skin. Product advertised as pure wholesome with no poisonous ingredients. Sold for 25c at druggists or direct from manufacturers Enyon & Adams, Newark.
S C Baker and Roy Giles returned home from Chicago. Nelson of southern Illinois visited with his son Walter Nelson. Prairie Belle school held a skating party on C Hain pond. Ladies' Aid met with Mrs Ed Bailey. I C Wood shopped at Wilton. Guy Johnson and family visited John Betzing. Scannell Home Tea man from Muscatine spent Friday at Betzing's. Mrs Henry Heabner and children from Sugar Creek visited her parents. Mr and Mrs Melvin Wilson visited their daughter Mrs Robert Wilkersin. S C Baker and family visited Ray Hain at Prairie Belle Sunday. Chas McGillivary and family of Rochester visited Walter Nelson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Kester of Rochester visited Mrs Wood Sunday.
An old advertisement promotes ZEMO a scalp remedy claiming to cure dandruff and itching instantly. It asserts ZEMO destroys the dandruff germ prevents hair loss and leaves a glossy healthy scalp. Distributed by E. W. Rose Medicine Co St Louis and available from A. W. Morgan 2nd St.
Wilton Iowa reports a postponed officer election for the Woman's Club due to many absences. Members and guests traveled to West Liberty for various matters and visits, with meetings continuing at Mrs. Harris's later.
Behind Dr. Pierce's Medicines stands the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo fully equipped with a staff of specialists to treat chronic diseases whether medical or surgical.
The Royal Neighbors of America in West Liberty Iowa elected officers for the coming year led by Oracle Deborah McCaw and vice oracle Louie Aker. The meeting also initiated a new member and served refreshments later.
Mrs Ed Kane returns home from Rock Island. John Rowan buys M Hassler residence on Front Street Chas Dorman to occupy it. Pythian Sisters elect officers. Mrs Wm DeLap hosts card evening with eight couples. Ladies Aid held a social afternoon and Bazaar income noted. Next meeting Jan 7 at Mrs Austin Leach’s. Mrs Frank Moore shopped in Davenport. Miss Tracy Wrager visits from Walcott. Preston and Mrs Gold celebrate fifth wedding anniversary with gifts and cards. Sophia Kuhn to Red Oak for months. Robt Patnor and wife shop in Davenport. Brick factory closes for winter, workers move to button factory. Miss Hope Ackerly visits from Clinton. Miss Lulu Neumeister returns from Davenport. Delia Bander visits grandparents Mr and Mrs C Appel.
A Sardinia Ohio minister praises Hyomei as a complete relief from bronchial catarrh. The ad claims Hyomei is medicated air that soothes inflammation and kills germs, with a money back guarantee from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. A full outfit costs $1 and refills 50 cents.
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