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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1903

Page

2

Masonic and allied society notices for Muscatine area

Society cards list meetings for Muscatine Homestead No 436 I O R M 85 Cor al No 95 B R M. Muscatine Lodges No 8 Miriam Lodge No 27 Prairie Encampment No 4 Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters plus officers and meeting details in East Second Street Reuling's hall K P hall Stein's music hall and city venues.

Muscatine Lodges Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment Webb Council of Royal & Select Masters Stein's Music Hall A. S. Lawrence Geo. C. Winn

Major Johns Circle announces monthly G A R hall meetings

Ladies of Grand Army of the Public hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Saturday evenings at the G A R hall. Mrs Helen Whitney is president and Mary Davis is secretary. Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors meets on the fourth Wednesdays each month with Mrs F A McElroy as Oracle and Mrs Katie Parvin as Recorder. Visiting neighbors in good standing are welcome.

Ladies OF the Maccabees Muscatine Hive LO. T. M Maccabee Asthalter Minnie Barnard Carrie Rankin Mm. W A. Muscatine Camp No. 196 Woodmen of America Woodman _ Olds’ Block Ashbron J. A Leyda Clerk von 1OWA Legion OF Honor Argus Lodge No. 17 Q. A Major Johns Circle Lapies Grand Army C G. A. R. Hall Helen Whitney Mary &. Davis Woodbine Camp NO. 142 Royal Neighbors of America F. A. McElroy Oracle Katie Parvin Emma Bierman

Fraternal Bankers Reserve Schedule

The Fraternal Bankers Reserve meets on the second and fourth Wednesday each month at GA. R. Hall at 7 30 p m. All members in good standing are urged to attend. Clyde Randleman is president and J B Vanatta secretary.

Bloomington F. A. & Hall Shammo J. Beind E. P. Day Bankers Reserve GA. R. Hall Clyde Randleman J. B. Vanatta

G A R Shelby Norman Post 231 Meeting Notes

G A R Headquarters Shelby Norman Post 231 meets on the first and third Tuesdays each month at the G A R hall on East Second Street. Visiting members are welcome, including Amayers, Henry Kneese. Commander Gus Schmidt, Adjutant.

Shelby Norman Post NO G. A. R. Hall East Second Street Wela Ama A Henry Kneese Gus. Schmidt

Aged Des Moines Beauty Prefers Rifle to Piano

Mrs. Abbie Beaumont aged 100 formerly of Muscatine living at the Home for the Aged in Des Moines says she would rather have a good shotgun than a piano. She recalls shooting a fox a grey wolf and eleven rattlesnakes in youth and notes her husband’s cousin feared her gate defense. Born on Long Island she married in 1823 and later moved to Wisconsin. she reads the papers daily and writes to friends using handmade envelopes. She sent President Roosevelt a bouquet after his Des Moines visit and sometimes earns 50 cents a day selling flowers.

Abbie Beaumont Muscatine Home For Des Moines Register and Leader Musctine Niagara Falls General Lafayette Wisconsin Roosevelt White House

Iowa Dealers Weigh Broad Fruit Coalition in Des Moines

Des Moines hosts a meeting of Western Fruit traders who deny forming a trust while exploring a broad credit association to cover territory from Winnipeg to St. Louis and Chicago to beyond. Members aim to grow membership and protect against deadbeats, with critics warning of price control and territorial allotment.

Winnipeg St. Louis Chicago Over Western Fruit Robbers’ Association Des Moines A. A. Chaney W. W. Copeland Burlington H. G. Straight Omaha Charles Palmer Sioux City D. B. Francis Davenport Credit Association Ft. Dorge Waterloo Cheago Des Mones Iowa Nebraska Missouri Minnesota

Pythian Law Enacts January Election of Iowa Lodge Delegates

Under a new Pythian law, delegates to the Iowa grand lodge will be elected by each subordinate lodge at its first January meeting. The change centralizes representation and sets a uniform timing for choosing delegates across the state.

Iowa

Guaranteed Cure for Piles Ends in 14 Days

An advertisement offers PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles including itching blind bleeding or protruding piles. If it fails to cure in 6 to 14 days the money will be refunded.

Bottle of Botanic Blood Romoc Romec

Molsberry Names Two For Knights Of Pythias Iowa

Grand Chancellor F M Molsberry of the Knights of Pythias in Iowa announces two new grand lodge appointees. Justin Lamberson of Nora Springs is named grand trustee to replace the late Dr. T A Truleson of Stanton. John H Merekins of Fairfield becomes assistant keeper of records and seal at Mount Pleasant as duties grow.

John H. Merekins Fairfield

Patriarchs Militant Plans Iowa Meeting in Des Moines

Announcement states the annual gathering of the Patriarchs Militant I O O F Iowa Department will occur in Des Moines on February 9 10 and 11 with about 300 delegates. Main agenda includes securing permanent Iowa Grand Lodge headquarters and a large initiatory class from across the state.

Patriarchs Militant Iown Department Des Moines Iowa Grand Lodge Iowa

Special meeting of Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M

A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening December 15 at 7 30 for third degree work. Members are urged to attend.

Iowa Lodge No. 2 A. F

Healthy Plants and Hair Dandruff Cures

Advertisement urges addressing root causes to save plants and hair. It compares plant disease to hair loss and touts Newbro's Herpicide as a remedy, claiming it removes the germ at the roots and leads to healthy results. Sold by druggists and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as special agent.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Havercamp

Amish Marriage Ties Bride and Teacher in Iowa Town

Joseph Breneman and Alice Swartzendruber wed at the bride's home in Amish, Iowa. The couple, both connected to local schooling, receive many wishes. Christmas programs planned at Amish and Franklin churches. Mrs. C A Meyers suffered three broken ribs after a buggy overturns when a dog flushed the horse. Carriage demolished. Visitor S H Huntzberger from Champion Hill called on residents. Co C Yoder summoned to Columbus.

Amish Joseph Brenneman Alice Swartzendruber Joe Franklin M. E C. A. Meyers S. H. Huntzberger Champion Hill Our City Co. C. Yoder Columbus

Anniversary service marks Millice’s first sermon

The article notes December 15, 1903 marks the twentieth anniversary of Rev. H. C. Millice’s first sermon as a Methodist itinerant. The anniversary will be observed at Champion Hill church, with a special program in Koszta's northwest Iowa county area. Also mentions talk of telephony to Wellman and local funerals.

M. E. Parsonage L. G. Sharer Iowa City Hettie H. C. Millice Koszta Iowa County Champion Hill Church Wellman Millice Anna Pearl Taylor Mary Newland James McIintyre Inez St. John

Cure a Cold in One Day Promotion

Advertising blurb promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Rromo Quinine Tablets. States druggists refund the money if it fails. Features signature of FE. W. Groves on each box and a 25 cent price.

FE. W. Groves

Dull Man Urgently Informed On What Is Good

A blunt observer notes that he is a dull man who requires guidance on proper choices. The remark frames his need for direction and approval in daily decisions.

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