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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1903

Page

9

Merchants and locals shop in city yesterday

George Hartman Montpelier, John Latta Fredonia, W D Harris Wilton, Mrs J F Duncan Wilton, Reuben Blanchard Wilton, Louis Burns Seventy-Six township, M E Wilcox Springfield Ohio and F S Pentzer Wilton were in the city yesterday on business or visiting. Jos Bilkey offered 100 styles of lap robes and horse blankets and 45c fur mittens. Dr Harrison eye specialist will be at Thiesen's drug store Saturday through Tuesday for eye treatment.

Jos Louis Burns Harrison Thiesen

A Frightened Horse Warns of Street Hazards

A frightened horse bolts through the street injuring occupants amid daily accidents. The ad urges Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. Available for 25c at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Bucklen Arnica Havercamp Perscription Drug

Fourth Lecture Praises Washington and Founders at Library

Professor W C Wilcox delivered the fourth university extension talk at P M Musser Library, praising Washington Jefferson and Hamilton and John Marshall. He argued Washington’s balance of wealth and judgment shaped early government while noting new modern challenges beyond his era.

W. C. Wilcox P. M. Musser Free Public Library Washington Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton John Marshall Colonies Jefferson Hamilton United States Davenport Wilcox Marshall

Train Crews Settle in Davenport for Milwaukee Cutoff

Davenport Times reports the Milwaukee cutoff service has brought about twenty railroad workers to the city. Two crews operate on the Southwestern Limited with layovers here, while engine crews travel through without staying in Davenport.

Milwaukee Davenport Southwestern

Pearl Button Boom Returns Two Million Yearly Finds

Davenport Times reports J. F. Boepple, once plaintiff in a $50,000 suit at Muscatine, is credited as founder of the Mississippi valley pearl button industry. The clam harvest fuels button factories, with about two million dollars paid annually to pearl finders.

Davenport J. F. Boepple Muscatine Mississippi Valley

An American Girl at Grand Opera House

The Grand Opera House presented An American Girl to a fair audience last night with continuous performance due to special ties between acts. Tonight’s bill features Jack O' Diamond set in New York Florida and Mexico from a company with a history of successful repertoire.

Grand Opera House the Hill Jack O’ Diamond New York Florida Mexico

Rosa McAhan of Butte Finds Dandruff Remedy

Miss Rosa McAhan of 211 West Quartz street Butte Mont says Herpicide cleanses her scalp of dandruff stops her hair from falling and that only Newbro s Herpicide worked after two years trying other preparations. It kills the dandruff germ and is sold by leading druggists sample 10 cents to The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich. Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store is a special agent.

Rosa McAhan West Quartz Street Butte Mont Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Havercamp’s

Anti-Saloon Meetings In Muscatine Churches

Temperance services announced for Sunday across Muscatine churches with speakers from Des Moines and Michigan. Morning talks at First M E and United Brethren address temperance themes. Evening programs include Musserville M E and First Congregational venues with Rev. McCash and Mr. Malone delivering addresses.

Muscatine I. N. McCash D. D Des Moines M. E G. R. Malone United Brethren Church W. G. Hubbard Michigan McCash Musserville M. E Malone First Congregational Church

Temperance Meeting Series in Muscatine Churches

Dr Hubbard will speak in the First Baptist church and a temperance conference will be held Monday at 2 PM in the First M E church lecture room. All Muscatine citizens and temperance workers in the county are invited to attend to hear three of the state’s most earnest and eloquent temperance workers.

Dr. Hubbard First Baptist Church Muscatine M. E. Church Muscatine County

FHE Churches Reorganize Saint Branch Services

Reorganized Church of L D Saints list Sunday worship with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Prayer meeting at 11 a.m. Preaching at 8 p.m. The Gospel is the subject. C G Dykes serves as branch president.

Reorganized Church of L. D. Saints C. G. Dykes

Grace Lutheran Sunday services and sermon theme

Grace Lutheran holds Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 30 with a sermon on The Greatness of John the Baptist. Evening service follows at 7 30. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody to attend. J L Murphy is the pastor.

Grace Lutheran John the Baptist J. L. Murphy

Temperance Address Set for United Brethren Church

A temperance address is scheduled at 10 a.m. at the United Brethren Church with speaking by a noted reformer. The event aims to promote sobriety and community virtue among attendees.

United Brethren Church

New Barber Shop Opens Near Kemble Hotel

Ed Hartman opens a modern three chair barber shop room formerly Markman tailor on East Second Street next to Kemble Hotel. Hartman will be at the new shop but continues his four chair shop at 117 Iowa Avenue.

Ed. Hartman Markman Tailor Shop Kemble Hotel East Second Street Mr. Hartman Iowa Avenue

Malone in Lansing Church Notices

Mr. G R Malone of Lansing Michigan reported no evening services due to union services in Baptist and Congregational churches. Sabbath school is at 11 15 a m and Y P C U at 6 30 p m. W L Beatty pastor.

G. R. Malone Lansing Mich

Green Street Congregational Mission Weekly Schedule

The notice lists activities at Green Street Congregational Mission including Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Junior Endeavor at 3:00 p.m. Y P S C E at 6:00 p.m. Knights of King Arthur Monday 7:30 p.m. Circle Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Daniel's Band Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Gospel meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. A cordial welcome to all who may attend.

Green Street Congregational Mission Junior Endeavor Knights of King Arthur Circle Meeting Daniel's Band

First Congregational Church to host union temperance meeting

At the Corner Third and Chestnut streets the First Congregational Church led by Pastor John P. Clyde lists a full Sunday schedule. The 7:30 p.m. evening service opens as one of two union temperance mass meetings in the city, to be addressed by a speaker.

First Congregational Church Third and Chestnut Streets John P. Clyde West Fourth Street Union Temperance

Des Moines Anti-Saloon League Official Invites Attendees

G. R. Malone, state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, is mentioned and an invitation to attend services is extended to all people.

G. R. Malone Des Moines Anti-Saloon League

First Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Corner towa avenue and Third street details class meeting at 9 am preaching at 10 am by Rev M McCash D D superintendent Anti Saloon League of Town Sabbath school at 11 30 Ep worth League at 6 30 pm no evening service congregation joining in union service

First Methodist Episcopal Church Towa Avenue Third Street

Presbyterian church set for temperance meetings and services

The Presbyterian Church at Iowa avenue and Fourth street, with Rev. J N Elliott minister, hosts 10 am sermon by Rev W G Hubbard state superintendent of Michigan Anti Saloon League. Bible study and Y P S C E meetings follow. temperance mass meetings at 7 30 pm in three nearby churches. no evening service at the Presbyterian church.

First Baptist Church First Congregational Church Musserville M. E Presbyterian Church

Election of Officers at Eastern Star Meeting

The Eastern Star holds its regular meeting Monday evening December 14 at 7 o clock after the YMCA concert. Election of officers will follow the opening. A good attendance is urged.

Eastern Star

Holiday Excursion Rates Announced by Iowa Central

The Iowa Central railway offers reduced rate excursion tickets on December 24 25 31 and January 1 at one and one third fare. Final return limit leaves destination January 4. For details and folders contact local agents.

Iowa Central Railway

London woman credits Wine of Cardui for cure

Miss May Markell of London Ontario praises Wine of Cardui as a remedy for female trouble. She describes relief from three years of bearing down pains and claims perfect health for two years after use, urging others to try the product for menstrual regularity and comfort.

Iss May Markell London Ontario Canada Cardus

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Dr. Lyon W. E. Gattey West Second Strest Max Giesler Parrot Food Bird Seed Bird Biscuits McBride & Cope’s John A.robbins Fire Life and Accident Insurance First National Bank Room George Hartman Montpelier City John Latta Fredonia W. D. Harris Wilton J. F. Duncan Reuben Blanchard E. C. Cook Chicago M. E. Wilcox Springfield Ohio Jos. Bilkey’s Carrie Dermody F. S. Pentzer Fred Davidson Bartlett Street Virginia Gray Allen Chestnut Street Bond Bros Walnut Street Jefferson and Barrios Barrios Diamond Company Uae Are Casas Cine State Street Barrios Diamonds Denver Seattle St. Louis Cleveland Pittsburg Paris Berlin Buenos Aires MC Col Ri Bolivia Montana Alaska la Perla Transvaal Idel Matra Arrios Lierclos Berrios Ying Wis Miss May Markell Cardui Wine
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