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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1910

Page

10

Word From A Churchman Word From A Churchman

Dr J A Rondthaler pastor of First Presbyterian Anderson Ind endorses Loyal Order of Moose as a beneficial organization. He praises its fellowship cleanliness and moral aims and touts it as a clearing house for social issues while noting its value for men and fraternity work. N Waldo Kennedy deputy national organizer accompanies remarks.

Muscatine Moose Order of Moose J. A. Rondthaler First Presbyterian Church Anderson Ind Rondthaler Order Indianapolis Chicago N. Waldo Kennedy Own Avenue Second Street

Annual Meeting at Court House in Muscatine County

The Muscatine County Township Trustees association held its second annual meeting in the supervisors room of the court house. Representative-elect Ben Black of Nichols Indiana spoke on the good roads movement and Joseph Gibbs shared a helpful road construction paper. W. D. Allen presided. officers elected: President W. D. Allen. Vice President Herman J. Hendriks. Secretary W. R. Schmitt. Township clerks to be added to membership.

Muscatine County W W. D. Allen Wilton Township Herman J. Hendriks Goshen Township W. R. Schmitt Pike Township

Fight Case to Start Thursday in Muscatine District Court

The agenda includes the American Security company versus Fred Bowman, to be disposed this afternoon, followed by the State of Iowa versus James H. Billings. Billings is charged with aiding and abetting a boxing contest staged at the South Side ball park between Earl Henderson and Kid Brown in September. Witnesses are being subpoenaed and large crowds are anticipated for the trial sessions.

American Security Company Fred Bowman State of Iowa James H. Billings Grand Muscatine Earl Henderson Kid Brown South Side Ball Park

Havercamp Pharmacy Celebrates 21st Anniversary

Havercamp pharmacy marks twenty one years since John J. Havercamp opened the store in Muscatine. Souvenirs are handed to customers with Miss Adella Dalluff in charge, as the business boasts French plate glass mahogany fixtures and a large holiday goods line attracting Christmas shoppers.

Havercamp Pharmacy John J. Havercamp Adella Dalluff Davenport Havercamp Joseph W. Havercamp Muscatine

Streets Sweep Improves Looks Amid Dusty Winds

Pedestrians on main business thoroughfares endure dust as street sweeper cleans streets under March gusts. City ordered the sweep this time, not the Commercial Club, yet the result is better curb appeal despite the gritty air.

Elks Charity Committee Meeting Tonight at Horan and Devitt

All ward members of the Elks charity committee are called to meet at Horan and Devitt's office tonight from 7 to 8. The gathering aims to coordinate charitable activities and review fund allocations.

The Elks Charity Horan & Devitt’'s

Eddy will bequeaths fortune to Mother Church in probate

Mrs. Eddy's will filed in Concord New Hampshire provides sums to household members and friends and leaves the bulk of her fortune to the Mother Church. She leaves $10000 to her son and to his children and a diamond cross to Augusta Stetson former New York leader of the denomination.

Concord N. H

Holiday Window Decor Delights Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction stores ready for holiday trade with decorated windows by C. J. McWilliams. E P Shellabarger's display features a Santa in a brick chimney with moving eyes. Local birth announced for December 2 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Tom Grubb of Des Moines. L T C club met with Hamlet Hall. twelve members present. G W Ruggles of Ottumwa visited to discuss electric light proposition.

Tom Grubb Des Moines L. T. C. Club Hamlet Hall G. W. Ruggles Ottumwa

Electric Bitters Praised for Women’s Ailments

A vintage ad extols Electric Bitters as ideal for female weaknesses and back and kidney trouble. The claim is tied to Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store selling the remedy for 50 cents.

Havercamp

Salesman Wanted and Room Rent Ad in Muscatine

Permanent position for a wide awake selling manager and general salesman for a product in Muscatine Iowa and vicinity. Address with bank or business firm reference Diagraph Carbon Paper Company Drury Building Philadelphia Pa WANTED To rent two unfurnished rooms within a few blocks of Fourth and Spruce streets Address C Journal

Muscatine Iowa Diagraph Carbon Paper Company Drury Building Philadelphia Fourth and Spruce Streets C. Journal

Banner Lodge Members Travel to Davenport for Convention

Prominent members of Banner Lodge of the Degree of Honor depart for Davenport to attend a convention. Muscatine participants include Mrs. Mollie Wiles, Mrs. Minerva Stroh, Mrs. Hattie Middleton, Mrs. Etta Guthrie, Mrs. Gussie Mull, Mrs. Julia Bitzer, Mrs. Ida Brown, Mrs. Josephine Hackett, Mrs. Flora E. Ross, and Mrs. Wayie Niebling presenting papers on lodge topics and related fraternal duties.

Davenport Banner Lodge Elk Hall Muscatine Mollie Wiles Minerva Stroh Hattie Middleton Etta Guthrie Gussie Mull Lodge Julia Bitzer Ida Brown Josephine Hackett Flora E. Ross Wayie Niebling

Beulah La Fevre Hosts Win One Club Social

Miss Beulah La Fevre invites Win One club members to her country home for Friday evening entertainment. A short program will be held and officers will be elected during the gathering three miles from the city.

Miss Beulah LA Fevre WIN One Club Win One

Ladies Aid Meeting Moves to Thursday at First Baptist

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon at the church instead of Friday. Members are asked to bring lunch and stay for the evening prayer meeting.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the First Baptist Church

Mrs Jennie Sywassink and Amelia Attend Moscow Nuptials

Mrs Jennie Sywassink and her daughter Amelia leave by afternoon train for Moscow to attend the wedding of Ida E Hahn and John Van Gent Jr at the bride's parents home tonight at 7 o'clock.

Jennie Sywassink Amelia Sywassink Moscow Ida E. Hahn John van Gent, Jr Henry Hahn

Maybelle Pace Weds Earnest Darting At First Methodist Church

At the parsonage of the First Methodist Episcopal church the marriage of Miss Maybelle A Pace and Earnest I Darting, both of Sweetland township, was performed by Dr L M Grigsby this afternoon at 2 oclock. The couple was joined by the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs William Darting who accompanied them. The newlyweds left for a brief visit to the tri cities before settling in Sweetland.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Maybelle A. Pace Earnest I. Darting Sweetland Township L. M. Grigsby William Darting Darting Sweetland

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