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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
2
The South Muscatine Literary Society, formed by the Epworth League at Musserville M E Church, will hold its initial session December 22. Youthful members anticipate a Yuletide appropriate program with a debate likely to be a feature of the gathering.
Miss Vera Heinly died at Minturn hospital in New York City on Sunday December 6 amid Christian Science healing controversy. Attorney Bartlett arrived with the body and critics questioned neglect and possible prosecution while health officials investigated and the healer Thompson faced possible charges over practicing without a license.
Miss Blanche Preston and Miss Neva Klein left their Ne pragka street homes Saturday evening, removed belongings, and boarded Rock Island train No OL at the depot. Parents and police have been unable to locate them. two tickets were purchased for their trip to the southwest.
Police traced two missing girls from home toward Ottumwa but suspects misled investigators. The Klein girl’s mother alerted authorities after noticing missing clothing. Parts of the search included Rock Island, Kansas City, Columbus Junction, and Burlington. Mrs. Preston reports her daughter planned to leave, not expected on Saturday.
Postmaster R McNutt offers Christmas mailing rules to reduce lost or redirected gifts. Key points urge proper addressing, sender’s name and address in the corner, no inside writing, sufficient postage, and package registration for valuable items. Also includes a note on cold remedy advertising.
An old age digestion discussion explains how metabolism and nutrition falter with age and how artificial digestive aid can extend life. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a reliable substitute for stomach juices, claimed to improve digestion, boost nutrition, and delay senescence. A 50 cent package is offered, with a sample upon request to F A Stuart Company Marshall Michigan.
Two revival meetings in South Muscatine led by Rev. Theodore Crowl attracted strong male and female participation. The men at Musserville Methodist Church and the women at Hoopes Hall heard sermons on salvation and devotion, with vocal numbers enhancing the services. The English Evangelical revival ended with five conversions at the M E church. Local notices report several residents ill, traveling, or recovering from surgery.
Columbus Junction notes a Friday gathering at Mrs. Leon Thompson's North Front Street home honoring cousin Mrs. HW Gee who leaves for Seattle, Louisiana. Guests played Five Hundred and enjoyed refreshments. Multiple local residents made weekend visits and travels to Muscatine Overland Kansas City and nearby towns.
Public Sale at Cyrus Fry's residence 426 miles NW of Letts 4 miles SW of Ardan and 1/4 mile east of Cranston offers six head work horses brood mare three year old gelding two year old gelding spring colt thirty seven head cattle shoats farm implements two wagons plows corn and more. Terms cash under ten dollars and note with 7 percent on larger sums. Sale begins at 10 o'clock. Auctioneer Oliver S Johnson Clerk EB R McCormick
The United Brethren church Young People's Society holds its annual meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at Benjamin Hine's home on Hast Highth street. A session of officers and several other important matters will be addressed at the gathering.
In Overton Neb a family gathering celebrated 77 year old T. Lewis's birthday with all his children and families joining him at his home in the north part of town. Joe Lewis of Muscatine attended with his wife. The day featured well filled baskets and a pleasant visit. Prospecting illness touched local residents with Wd Hanstig confiding to intermittent fever at South Hill while Mrs. W. A. Carr returned from El Paso Texas with daughter Marie remaining for a longer visit. Miss Linna Muston of Fairfield visited Miss Nettie Blair over Sunday. Mrs Mapes Mrs L Browning and Miss Dorothea Gardners visited Wapello Saturday. Mildred Worley infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Worley, funeral held Sunday at 2 pm from the home, Rev Roster officiating. Interment followed at Columbus City cemetery as the grief-stricken mother carried the little casket.
Nichols Independents defeated Wilton Crescents 38 to 20 in Nichols. Strong teamwork and defensive chatter shaped the game, with Swickard Nugent and Zybarth contributing multiple field goals and free throws as Wilton failed to close the gap.
Mr and Mrs L Koster returned to their Rock Island home this noon after a stay at Grandview for several days.
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