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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
9
Prof. W. P. Thompson, superintendent of fish culture at the U.S. Biological Station in Fairport, addressed the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church at its banquet last evening. Remarks were reported as interesting by attendees.
The gathering of about sixty members enjoyed a pleasant dinner served by the Ladies' Aid society in the church lecture room. Mr. Thompson spoke on fish culture, sharing many instructive facts about the work at Fairport and its progress.
Merle Grimsey, accused of forging a check for Remer and Sons in Charles City, has been located at Baschabel Wisconsin. The forged check amount was 34 dollars and 30 cents.
Henry Woodruff stars in The Genius at the Grand last night with strong support from Theodore Doucet Charles Wellesley and Herman Hirshberg. Madge Kennedy enhances the cast as Nell Graham as the plot of Jack Spencer seeking an art loving aristocrat unfolds with wit. The musical numbers interrupt the drama but fail to spark full enthusiasm.
The H S B social committee outlined a Branch Christmas party for December 21 at the room. Eva Morris, territorial secretary for College and High school work, will join December 21 events. Miss Wilson's Bible Class gathers at 7 45 this evening.
An advertisement claims pneumonia cures are possible with Dr. King's New Discovery after cough and cold treatment. It cites prices of 50c and 1.00 and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
Officers for the year were elected by the Major John Circle at the Jackson building. President Mrs. Alice Gettert led a slate including Josie Grasham as Senior VP and Cora Barger as Junior VP with Mary Huffman as Chaplain Isabelle Norton as Secretary Margaret Lewis as Treasurer Kate Custer as Conductor H Haney as Assistant Conductor Amanda Fisher as Guard and Helen Mark as Pianist. Installation is set for January 10 at the G A R hall. Next Circle meeting is December 27 at the G A R hall.
John Bunson sustained a severe laceration to his left hand when it was caught in a cross cut saw at the Kaiser box factory in South Muscatine during Tuesday work. The second finger was mangled and may require amputation. first and third fingers were damaged but possibly savable with limited use. Dr J L Klein treated the injuries.
Local shoppers find bargains at The Batterson Stores with special prices on hammered brass jardinières at four dollars and phonographs at one dollar weekly. Residents including Ellen Crabtree and Ethel Hyink depart for Davenport and Fairport for visits while others trek to Davenport for conventions and relatives.
An old ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a painless regulator that strengthens the body after the first dose. It guarantees results and lists Havercamp’s Prescription as a source.
In Keewanee Illinois on December 14 the Keewanee Central Association Baseball club voted to retain its franchise. A committee reported thirty citizens will fund the team. Hugh Hill was elected president, Randall Parrish was named to the next position, R H Hayward became second vice president, and John P Brady was secretary and treasurer. Eleven directors were named including Hill Parrish Hayward Brady Shults White Pollock Moore Myers Welsing Demerath.
Boone Iowa December 14 Judge C G Lee of Ames presiding over the district court discharged the jury adjourned the term and went home due to intense eye pain. Numerous important cases will be held over until next term.
An advertisement urges men to protect hair to avoid looking older and losing jobs. It promotes Parisian Sage from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a remedy that stops falling hair and dandruff, with a money back guarantee, and features a girl with auburn hair on every bottle.
A 150 horsepower boiler is installed at the Pioneer Button factory 701 East Third street. Existing boilers provide insufficient power for the work. Brick foundation for the new boiler is being laid and it will be in operation in a few days. East Hill residents await Christmas program details at Park Avenue church. Mrs. F W Lanoix visits end with Kansas City departure. Mrs W S McKee and son leave for Iowa Falls for three weeks. Mrs John Niebling leaves for Davenport for the Degree of Honor convention.
Calvin Vanatta delivered his hogs in Joy on Tuesday while Henry Potter did so on Monday. Co A Peterson and sister were business callers in Joy on Thursday. Mrs Louis Hessman has been seriously ill for the past few days. The Ladies Aid of Buffalo Prairie continues activities nearby.
A Christmas dinner will be served at the hall on December 24 with all invited to enjoy a good meal and a pleasant time. Proceeds fund interior furnishing for the Buffalo Prairie Union church and Mrs. Feliz Vanatta is listed as ill. Reverend Sheppard of Muscatine preached at Hazel Dell Sunday evening. Mrs. Vanatta visits her son near Ferdinand Illinois. Funeral Thursday for Mrs Herman Husen will be held 8:30 a.m. from 712 Culver Street with Rev A E Isham officiating. interment at Oak Cemetery West Liberty.
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