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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1908

Page

2

Roach and Musser Men Lead Factory League Standings

Roach and Musser defeated Holzhauer 9 to 2 at the YMCA gym to retain a small pennant lead. Barry defeated Rabe deaux to close in, Empire Button added the Hudson brothers and beat McKee and Bliven 16 to 6 in front of about 400 spectators as standings and results followed.

Holzhauer Roach and Musser Barry Rabedeaux Red Diamond Empire Button Company Hudson Boys Dope McKee and Bliven Petaman Roach & Musser Seee Produce Empire von McKee & Bliven Huttig Hawkeye Vienna Empire McKee & Bliven

Pneumonia Fatal After Measles Claims Local Boy

Raefel Jesse Zaehringer eight year old son of Mr and Mrs William J Zaehringer of 420 Evang street died Saturday night at 7 30 at home after brief illness He first had measles then a cold led to pneumonia in the following days The death notice records the child's name ages and residence with no further details

Raefel Jesse Zaehringer William J. Zaehringer Evang Street

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY NOTICE

An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists guarantee a refund if it fails to cure. The box bears the signature of E W Grove and is priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

High Honor for Dr. E. H. King

The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Surgeons associationgave Dr. E. H. King of Muscatine the presidency at the annual Chicago convention. Nearly all company surgeons attended the event, and the honor marks King as the Muscatine county coroner elect.

Milwaukee Railroad Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee and

Grandview News Briefs From December Visit and Local Activity

Mrs. M. Hunter of Wapello arrives on the 3:00 train to visit her sister Mrs. Gee. Ed. De Powell is ill at E. H. Dodder’s. Congregational Sunday school plans a Christmas program. Mrs. Wm. McGill, a Wapello business caller, returns by the 3 o’clock train. James Graham of Wapello attends to business in town. Mrs. Frank Evans and Mrs. Fred Hoffman travel to Wisconsin for the funeral of Guy Latta. they are joined by Mrs. Vinnie Nelson of Los Angeles for an extended visit. Will Morgan, Mississippi Valley Exchange manager, investigates line trouble. Mrs. Ollie McGrew and children shop in Muscatine. Mrs. Henry Lang and Miss Ora Gast ride to Muscatine for shopping. Clarence McGrew and wife transact business in Muscatine. Grandview L and C Co. receives a car load of brick. Dr. L. G. Woodruff of Columbus Junction spends a weekend with relatives. Mrs. C. P. Wagner visits Muscatine. Miss Gertrude Allen visits Muscatine. Mrs. Frank Berk and Marcus travel to Muscatine. Roy Schneider returns from Des Moines for vacation with his parents. Storms known in Muscatine. Wm. Schweitzer returns from Chicago.

Grandview M. Hunter Wapello Frank Evans Fred Hoffman Wisconsin Guy Latta Vinnie Nelson Los Angeles Cal Will Morgan Mississippi Valley Exchange Ollie McGrew Muscatine Henry Lang Ora Gast Clarence McGrew Grandview L. & C. Co L. G. Woodruff Columbus Junction C. P. Wagner Gertrude Allen Frank Berk Marcus Roy Schneider Commercial College Des Moines J. Z. Schneider Wm. Schweitzer Chicago Freers Lewis Leiberknecht Letts Messrs Beckey and Wilson Chet Stephens Oakville Jnck Benson Columbus City Messrs. Carr Chas Bert Zimmerman Herbert Gipple Spring Run Hugh Graham Canada J. W. Hummel la Porte City McBride Mesdames Bert Kammerer Faye Jackson Dan Walker Clear Lake Will J. P. Walker Chas. King David Stineman Methodist Church

Laree Pair Twins In One Schoolroom

Miss Agnes O'Brien teaches Central School No. 4 at Arden Iowa with three pairs of twins among her pupils Edward and Francis O'Toole Emmett and Gerald O'Toole and Arthur and Alfred Stanger aged 13 11 and 14 years respectively The O'Tooles are sons of Mr and Mrs James O'Toole of near Letts Iowa Central School No 4 is the county's largest with 30 pupils.

Agnes O’brien Central School No. 4 Arden Edward Francis O'Toole Emmett Gerald O'Toole Arthur Alfred Stanger Iowa O'Toole James O'Toole Letts Central School Muscatine County

Fire destroys Schmelzer house on East Front Street

The Schmelzer property at 1107 East Front Street burned Sunday night in a suspected incendiary fire. Gasoline evidence found, a bucket with fuel and oil spread through the cottage, with neighbors and firefighters saving adjoining homes. Estimated loss about $1,000, partially insured. the owner vows to pursue the unidentified arsonist.

Charles Schmelzer East Front Street Roy Purcell W. G. Barry Miss Hess Benjamin Hess Second Street Charles Hagerman Schmelzer

Local residents move about in pre holiday travel and news

Several Muscatine area residents visited towns for business and family matters. Mrs. Schneider and Mrs. Peck traveled from Euclid Minnesota. Mrs. Peck plans a longer stay. The High school closed briefly due to a relative’s death. Mrs Tucker stayed with relatives in Columbus Junction. Others sent cattle to Chicago, visited family in Letts and Oakville, and planned winter trips to Los Angeles. A week of Methodist prayer meetings begins December 14.

West Liberty Basketball Rivalry Ends Narrowly

In Wiley Grand Saturday Iowa Citys S U S Law students beat West Liberty high 35 to 33 in a close game with Field as referee and Geo. Thomas umpiring. Curtain raiser saw the girls win 24 to 10. Next game vs Washington set for Dec 19. Mrs S Chesebrough and two children left Atalissa after a visit with Robt Hindee family. Miss Elizabeth Mountain rode to Downey aboard Saturday night train.

West Liberty Wiley Grand S. U. S. Law West Liberty High School Iowa City Field Geo. Thomas Washington S. Chesebrough Margaret Herbert Atalissa Robt. Hindee Elizabeth Mountain Downey

Rheumatism Linked to Dyspepsia Says Medical Group

A large and growing school of physicians argues that overeating animal proteins leads to digestion issues, blood nitrogen buildup, uric acid, and rheumatism. Proper digestion of proteids is essential, while Sturaits Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a remedy, with a trial offer from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co

West Liberty Guests and Local Visitors Highlight Weekend

The town greeted a steady stream of visitors and travelers on Saturday and Sunday. Residents from Mt. Vernon, Davenport, Downey, Reynolds, Atalissa and Muscatine spent time in town trading, visiting relatives, and attending events at the Burtis opera house and Presbyterian church. Notable moves include Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stratton of Mt. Vernon leaving for Davenport after two weeks here, and Bert Martin selling Kansas farm land for $6000.

Ben Stratton Mt. Vernon Ill Davenport Fred Macdonald Harry Macdonald Dave Cornwall Downey Ed. Crees Emma Crees Bertha Hall Mina Hormel Iowa City C. M. Nichols Cc. W. Jones Reynolds J. F. Gaunt Ben Schmidt Atalissa H. G. Ochiltree Wilton Jasperson B. A. Nichols Alma Rocky Mountain Limited Burtis Opera House L. Figle Sarah Coffman Earl Martin Clinton, Tra Gus. de Forest Sadie Wilshire J. E. McIntosh A. Kranz Lone Tree Barbara Stemm Bert Martin Sayre Okla Ollie Ireland M. W. Cunningham Cedar Rapids Presbyterian Church West Liberty

Local Drug Ad Promises Quick Relief Pills

Caught In the Act And arrested by Dr. King's New Life Pills, bilious headache quits and liver and bowels act right. 25c. Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store.

Wilmer Smiths Move to Marked Tree Ark and Local Lodge Elections

Mr and Mrs Wilmer Smith left for their new home in Marked Tree Ark School closed due to measles The Modern Woodmen elected officers with J J Hoskins as counsel and others named The Royal Neighbors elected officers including Edna Christian Elenora McKinney and Vinnie Smith in the ensuing term

Moscow Ita Wilmer Smith Marked Tree Ark Hain’s Hall J. J. Hoskins G. L. Hearst C. F. Lyon Henry Smith George Lincoln, Jr Inner Sentinel Henry

Local visitors and horse setback noted in town

Manager A. M. Duffee reports Henry Plane lost a horse Wednesday evening. Myrtle Davis of Atalissa, Dan Smith of Illinois City visited the area. Harry Chase visited West Liberty. Elliot Baker and his father George Baker arrived for a short stay. Emma Hains visiting her mother Mrs Wildasin of Wilton. Mrs Harry Hain is ill.

A. M. Duffee Henry Plane Myrtle Davis Atalissa Dan Smith Illinois City Harry Chase West Liberty Elliot Baker George Baker Emma Hains Wildasin Wilton Harry Hain

Olive Branch Community Notes Reflect Local Visits and Travel

Olive Branch Iowa reports a string of visits and travels. Pat O'Brien called at the C Pontel home while August Johnson and son Albert from Green Valley passed through for Muscatine. D D Webster and Miss Emma Pontel are seen in Muscatine visiting friends and relatives. Harry Webster and Mr Slasher also appear in Muscatine on business or call at local homes.

Emma Pontel Muscatine Harry Webster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roach Musser HI. Gobble Anson E. P. Day East Second Street J. E. Stevenson Iowa Avenue Raefel Zaehringer E. H. King Laree Ardon Stanger Agnes O'Brien Mr. Barry Journal Gladstein & Company State of N. Rosenberger W. D. Burk S. M. Hughes First National Bank Chester White Boars P. Wagner Grandview, Ia Kemble & Kemble Wm. Hendricks J. A. Rehmel Wallace St Enquirer. Journal Et. L. Moore & Son J. Schrock R. R Jersey J. C. Wood Pacific Coas Boyd Transfer Co Minneapolis Minn E. C. Peto Third Street North Mulberry G. M. Titus West 2Nd St Lenox Silk Works Fifth Ave New York Malter College Vienna Pearl Button Co Schaefer Commercial Hotel Sweetland Center John W. Millar Expressman Woolworth W. Journal Fred Schoenig Lucas St J. B. Jarvis Fruitland Fred Jarvis Prairie Avenue Oxford Produce Co Oxford J. Greenblatt E. Second Street A. L. Pierson East 2Nd St Pioneer Button Co Pearl Button Co Hawkeyes Pearl Button Co Sam P. O Wentha Ry. Corres. School Freeport Moler College West Front Street Mulberry Olive Branch J. Carl Barnard Prop THE Mira Hershey Lumber Company
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