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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
4
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical, permanent remedy for catarrh and other blood diseases caused by weather changes. Claims 40,366 testimonials in two years and offers liquid or Sarsatahbs chocolate tablets at $1 per dose.
The daughter of Mr and Mrs John Asp of South Muscatine trapped a finger in a sausage machine yesterday and suffered a bad laceration. Dr E B Fulliam treated the injuries.
Mrs Lizzie Anderson will visit relatives in Moline then Chicago with her niece Mabel Anderson before traveling to Scranton Pennsylvania for winter. Mrs S C Baker and family visited Moline. John McGillivray of Sugar Creek broke his arm. Dr Winters and Mason set it. Eight men helped harvest corn for John McGillivray. Ernest Betzing returns home for winter. Mrs Robert Wilkersin of Sharon visited Mel Wilson. Rochester Aid Society met with Mrs Jeff Anderson. quilting done.
James Whitmore of Des Moines, secretary of the Iowa Y M C A, is expected to arrive tonight to supervise reorganizing the Bible study program at the local association. A special religious work committee meeting is set for tomorrow evening to outline the follow up for the Sunday revival efforts as enrollments rise.
Receivers were appointed for Mihalovitch Fletcher Co. of Cincinnati a liquor and cordial maker capitalized at 500000 dollars. President Mihalovitch said the firm is solvent but tight money markets and the death of Morris impede collection and hinder discounting paper or bank loans.
Mrs. Martha Elkins of 1218 Smalley Avenue announces the serious illness of her sister Mrs. E A Murray of Seneca Kansas. Mrs Murray has visited Muscatine on several occasions and has many friends here who will be sorry to hear of her critical condition. Mrs Elkins will soon depart for Seneca.
F. M. Geigler and Son receive a large solid silver trophy cup from the Wellman Poultry Breeders association for achieving the ten highest scoring solid colored birds in the show. The cup stands about ten inches high.
A general gathering is planned at the First Methodist church this evening. All church members and new converts are urged to attend, and the meeting is open to the public with a cordial invitation to everyone.
Fairmont West Virginia December 17 scarlet fever has broken out at Monongah the scene of the mine disaster on December 6th. Every precaution to prevent the spread of the disease has been taken.
An advertisement claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills provide a painless boost after the first dose. It promises regulation and strengthening, with a guarantee. Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store is named as the seller.
City ministers boards and Y M C A officers will host a Friday afternoon conference from 4 to 5 50 at the Y M C A auditorium featuring speaker C F McFarland of Keokuk Iowa He will deliver an address at the tabernacle Friday evening and a banquet will follow served by the Ladies Auxiliary of the association.
Durango Durango Smelter City bank a state institution with $30000 capital failed to open with deposits not believed to exceed $100000. Reorganize Bank in San Francisco completed a full reorganization of the California Safe Deposit and Trust Co with directors and officers resigning and a new board elected.
The Tri M’s of Park Avenue M E church meet this evening at 7 30. All members urged to attend for important matters. A prayer meeting is planned for Thursday evening and all are invited with tabernacle song books.
Lewis Brewer appeared before Judge Coster and received a ten day sentence after being found intoxicated. He offered little remark, acknowledging slight intoxication at the time of arrest.
Six days old infant son of Mr and Mrs Ira Kleahn of a farm northwest of Eliza died yesterday afternoon. Funeral today from the house with interment in Eliza cemetery.
Senators from Oklahoma sworn in yesterday in Washington. Owens won the long term and Gore the two year term in a ballot draw.
A Kansas woman, age 77, credits Grape-Nuts with reversing years of indigestion and weakness. She now eats three heaping teaspoonfuls with cream at breakfast and dinner, walks two miles, and reports vastly improved energy and health, praising Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville booklet.
Committees have been appointed for the basement opening of the new Congregational Church tomorrow evening. The women will host a supper from five to seven and hold a Christmas sale with tables, kitchen, coffee, fancy work, and reception committees led by Mrs. Ed Cook and others, including Dr. W. S. Norton and Rev. B. C. Preston.
Des Moines January 17 department of agriculture will investigate the prevalence of tuberculosis in cattle with a view to advising legislation. The study aims to map infection rates and assess control measures for dairy herds and beef cattle.
Alta E. Baker v Glen F. Baker motion for temporary alimony was argued and the defendant ordered to pay 25 dollars to the clerk for the plaintiff to prosecute suit.
The Wilton Methodist church held a well attended evening meeting with Dr. Harper citing John 15. Three prayer meetings were set for 3 p m today at Mrs Wise Mrs Carl and Mrs Friedericksen. The A F A M lodge elected Worshipful Master W D Harris Senior Warden C H Wilson Junior Warden Dr H P Mason Treasurer C Brown Secretary J L Wright Trustee A C Shifler. Various locals visited Davenport and Muscatine for Eastern Star work and Sunday meetings with several noting travel and social visits.
SOCIETY notice that Argus Lodge No. 17 J L of H shifts its annual meeting to Wednesday evening December 18 for officer elections. A full attendance is desired. Miriam Aid society to meet at Mrs S M Watson 210 East Third Street Wednesday afternoon with full attendance. Royal Reserve society to hold annual meeting this evening with officer elections for the ensuing year.
The marriage of Wilma Walters to W B Werling took place December 12 at the Walters home four miles east of Tipton with about 100 guests from Muscatine West Liberty Davenport Moscow Conesville and Utica. The ceremony occurred at 6 pm with Rev Locke presiding and was followed by a three course dinner served by the bride’s friends. The couple will be at home after Feb 1.
Chicago December 17 May wheat opened at 1.02 percent, reached a high of 1.05 percent, and dipped to 1.05 percent as trading progressed in the Chicago Produce Market.
Market brief shows corn May opening at 57 percent with high 59 and close 59 in December. Oats May opens 54 with range 53 to 54 and December 50. Park January 12.67, lard 7.75, ribs 6.77. Rye cash 78 to 79, barley 84 to 95, timothy 4.05, clover 11.00 to 15.00.
Peoria Produce Market notes corn No. 3 at 33 cents with Dec 17 figures. St Louis Produce Market lists wheat May at about 1.04 dollars, with related price ranges from 56 to 565 percent, Dec 17.
New York produce market reports wheat for May at 1.12 67 and 8 eighths, price movement not detailed beyond the quotation.
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