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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
8
The morning worship begins at 10 45 with a sermon to those of the doubtful mind. Evening address by Mr Preston on the Secret of Evangelistic Success referencing Mr Sundays power.
Obituaries for Mrs. Sarah Ann Whitcomb and John Morgan recount long lives in Iowa and Wales. Whitcomb born 1830 in Auburn New York moved to Michigan then Chicago Burlington and Wapello becoming a devout Christian and cherished neighbor. Morgan born 1826 in Haverford Wales married Jane Jones, moved to Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa, a deacon and Sunday school teacher in Louisa Center Baptist Church.
Henry J. Duffee born March 3 1851 near Moscow Iowa died December 2 1908 at his Spokane Washington home aged 57 years 8 months 20 days. Survived by widow Susana and five of nine children Frank L William H Frieda Mrs Wilhelm and Mrs Mattson, plus an aged mother three brothers and a sister. Funeral held at Reformed church with Rev J B Bloon officiating. interment Oakdale.
Class meeting at o clock Sunday school at 9 30 Morning service at 745 Preaching by Rev Thomas Osborn on Immortal Influence Junior League at 360 Mrs Anna Jepson superintendent Epworth League at 630 Subject The Joys of The Overcomers H L Woolverton leader All welcome At 730 Mr Osborn will preach on Straight Gates and Narrow Ways Food music Free seats and a Christian welcome for everybody
Morn- service notes by J N Elliott pastor at First Presbyterian Church at corner Iowa avenue and Fourth street with details cut mid sentence.
Advert offers Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to treat gas pains, gastritis and foul breath by oxidizing odors. Claims the lozenges absorb gas, sweeten saliva, and aid mouth, stomach and bowels. Promises trial package free or box for twenty five cents from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
A published home remedy claims to relieve sour dyspepsia by counteracting fermentation in the stomach. It describes mixing sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda, and water to make a cloudy mixture taken before meals, with a three week course for a complete cure.
The church offers morning and evening services at 11 and 7 30 with the pastor preaching at both. Mr. Walker leads praise. Sunday school begins at 9 30 led by Dr J T Martin with Y P S C E meeting at 639 in the church lecture room led by Miss Lillian Koeckeritz and Leonard Agnew. Strangers welcomed to all services.
The Mulford Congregation at Hershey avenue and Main street led by Pastor W. Howard Thomlin offers Bible school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with the Tongue: a Blessing topic. Evening preaching and praise at 7 p.m. Roll Ye Away the Stone. Special music and weekly meetings including choir practice, Ladies Society, and prayer. Special meetings begin Dec 27.
The Baptist Church announces a full Sunday schedule with 9:45 Sunday school 10:55 morning worship and 7:39 evening worship. The pastor preaches on Spiritual Paralysis and Camping on the Border with special music. Mrs Addleman leads YWCA meeting at 3:30 Miss Stevens sings social tea at 5:30 and Baraca Delta Alpha classes seek members. J B Smith pastor.
The Friends' Church at Corner Sycamore and Fifth Streets lists Bible school at 9:30 a.m. led by Arthur Hadley, morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with the sermon Our Greatest Privilege, Y P E at 6:39 p.m. led by Ella Dungan, and an evening service at 7:30 p.m. featuring the second topic in the Young People's Problems series. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
The Kensington club will hold an all day session at the church with Sabbath school at 9:45 and preaching at 11. Young People meet at 6:30 and evening service at 7:39. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30. Teachers' meeting Friday at Miss Winifred Giesier's home. J C H Light minister.
Grace English Lutheran Church marks the third Sunday in Advent with morning service at 10 45 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Rev C O Lorimer from Augustana Theological Seminary Rock Island Ill will preach both services Sunday echo at 9 30 a m Luther league at 6 45 p m Ladies Aid Society holds a 2 00 p m business meeting Monday church council meets at 7 30 p m in the parlors Regular Ladies Aid meeting Wednesday afternoon
The German Evangelical Church schedules a Third Sunday in Advent on December 12 with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:39 a.m. The Ladies Aid meets at 2 p.m. and officers are elected. Young Peoples at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. with theme The Castes of India. Pastor J Jans invites all to attend.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds services at the corner of Walnut and Sixth. Morning and evening worship are planned with the subject "God the preserver of" guiding the sermon.
Sunday school at 9 30 g m meets weekly. Wednesday evening gathering at 8 o clock. Reading room at 114 Iawa Avenue open daily except Sunday from 2 to 4 and Thursday evening 7 30 to 9.00.
German Congregational Church announces services led by Pastor C A Dettmers. Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning service at 10 30 Y P S C E at 7 p m with Miss Helen Otto leader evening service at 7 30 Bible Study class Monday at 7 30 C E business meeting 7 30 Ladies Aid at parsonage Wednesday afternoon German School and catechism clues Saturday morning 9 11 catechism 11 12.
The church lists worship during the third Sunday of Advent with holy communion at 7:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. morning prayer and sermon at 10:45 a.m. and evening prayer with sermon at 7:30 p.m.
Y W A vesper service set for 3 30 led by Mrs D B Addleman with subject Pleasures of Service Special music includes a social tea before church young people services.
German Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Worship services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Class meeting at 7:30 p.m. led by Pastor W. C. Schultze.
The A M E Church announces Sunday services at 11 a M and an evening service at 7 30 with Sunday school at 1 30 P M. A prayer meeting is held every Thursday evening and all are welcome. Pastor M Payton.
Blessing Brothers win against W. G. Brock company in rent case. Jury awards $50 for wagon rental and wear after trial begun yesterday afternoon and read at 9 o clock this morning in district court. Attorneys were C. A. W. Kent and J. R. Hanley.
Funeral services for Corinne R Fisher will be held Sunday at 2 PM from the family residence 109 West Tenth Street. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
An advertisement claims Dr. Miles offers a free $2.59 trial treatment and a Heart Book with examination chart for heart disease. It cites numerous cured patients after failed treatments and urges prompt response to Elkhart Indiana address for free materials.
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