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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1906

Page

2

South Carolina Senator Praises Peruna Remedy

A United States Senator from South Carolina lauds Peruna. The ad touts dyspepsia relief, stating catarrh of the stomach causes indigestion and that Peruna alleviates this condition as a remedy.

Ex-U S Senator Butler Praises Peruna Medicine

Washington letter reports former South Carolina senator Butler endorsing Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He states relief after a short period of use and calls Peruna a wonderful medicine and tonic. He attributes stomach catarrh to dyspepsia and says internal catarrh remedies like Peruna are needed.

M. C. Butler U. S South Carolina Washington, D.C Peruna Medicine Co Peruna

Supper Tomorrow Night Held by A O U W Lodge

Preparations complete for the A O U W banquet in the hall tomorrow with over 800 invitations issued. The closed session will include speeches by Supreme Master Workman Wm M Narvis of the city and E B Evans grand master of Iowa, followed by a smoker and fellowship.

Wm. M. Narvis United E. B. Evans State of Iowa Des Moines

Mid-Winter Commencement Planned at Local High School

The January commencement week at the local high school includes a baccalaureate at the Congregational church on January 13 and a Friday night ceremony on January 18. Mary Bleeden is selected valedictorian. the program features class history prophecies orations essays music and a class play with events to follow later.

J. C. H. Light Congregational Church Tena Gehrke Frances Neitzel James Farnsworth Lulu Radebaugh Hugh Holcomb Harry Springer Mable Stark Robert Jackson Mary Bleeden Nellie Ahlschlager Ida Rippel Edward Hughes Charles Nyenhuis

Muscatine Cleared of Contagious Diseases and Health Reports

The Muscatine Board of Health declared the city free of contagious diseases after removing the last two cases, noting a light winter for illness and two membranous croup deaths in November 1906. Reports from Health Physician J. D. Fulham and Inspector Dr. C. J. Hackett covered quarantines, dairies, licenses, and a list of milk dealers.

Fulham Board of Health Honorable City of Muscatine Iowa Chas. Gebhardt Gilbert Street South Muscatine James Phillips Kansas Street J. D. Fulham C. J. Hackett Dairies George Parsin John Terry W. J. Hilton C. A. Giesenhaus A. Olds A. Healey August Dietrick M. Callahan John W. Fuller Mr. Froehner John Gertthardt Garrett Wiggers S. Richman Carl Hagerman Keflander C. W. Franklin Martha Kirk H. Hacker Herman Meyers R. Houser S. Springer A. C. Franklin C. Koehler L. Angersbach Conrad Beuchner W. FE. Law Mark Conway, Jr John Tobias Alderman Richards

Davenport Ministers Move Against Davenport Dance Halls

Davenport ministers form a committee to investigate possible legal steps to shut down city dance halls selling liquor after a paper on "The Dance Hall Evil" details rampant vice, nightly orgies, and alleged police complicity, labeling Davenport among the worst governed cities. The panel includes Rev. C. A. Moore, Rabbi W. H. Fineshriber, and Dr. J. B. Donaldson.

Davenport H. O. Rowlands C. A. Moore W. H. Fineshriber J. B. Donaldson F. Leslie Clendenen Clendenen United States Mr. Clendenen

Postoffice Box Rent Raised Across Offices

Postmaster Burk reports a postal headquarters order increasing box rents from 25 and 50 cents to 35 and 60 cents, with rents now paid strictly in advance. The department seeks uniformity across post offices.

Burk

Local Notes From Springdale Community

Springdale reports include Mrs. Clarence Sharpless visiting North Liberty with family, Ben Branson of Downey in town over Sunday, and high school teachers hosted Friday night at James Westfall's. Ed Watson of Cedar Rapids checked cattle with W. A. Phelps, an oyster supper for about 60 at the Ellyson home, Mrs. Irwin Atkins returning home after a week with a sick relative, and J. C. Kirkpatrick visiting Mrs. Horn. North Liberty Sabbath school plans Xmas eve program. Mrs. Hannah Knead son improving. Grace Horn now in charge of the telephone central office as Miller retires after three years. Friends church to host Xmas eve entertainment.

Springdale Clarence Sharpless I. Z. Williams North Liberty Ben Branson Downey Springdale High School James Westfall Ed. Watson Cedar Rapids W. A. Phelps W. B. Ellyson W. S. Maxson West Liberty Hannah Kneadson Grace Horn Miss Miller Friends Church

Chicago to the City of Mexico Without Change of Cars

The Wabash operates sleepers through to the City of Mexico with no changes, leaving Chicago Mondays and Thursdays at 11 45 p m and arriving in Mexico at 6 30 the third evening. Over 5006 miles the shortest line, quickest by 3 hours. Write for reduced rates and illustrated booklets. F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams St Chicago.

Mexico Chicago F. H. Tristram Adams St

Hawk Sentenced to Penitentiary in Burglary Case

Roy Hawk, sentenced to three years by Judge Jackson for burglary, was taken yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Richley to Ft. Madison to begin serving his term.

Roy Hawk Jackson Richley Ft. Madison

Eliza Ill residents share social visits and travel notes

Eliza Illinois locals report visits from Harrison Bishop of Muscatine and Mrs Mary Reed with sister Idona Freise in New Boston. Albert Shoppa and Albert Colberg shipped cattle to Chicago. Orla Wilcox of Muscatine called on friends. W M Mardock and Levi Crittenden traveled to Liberty Indiana and Chicago for family illness. Ralph Bishop returns home from school for a three week vacation. Chas Lendgren shows improvement after illness.

Eliza Ill Adna Miller Harrison Bishop Muscatine Albert Shoppa Chicago George Noble New Boston Frank Soles Orla Wilcox W. M. Mardock Liberty Indiana Margaret Mardock Mary Reed Idona Freise Chas. Munson Henry Beeney Albert Colberg Martin Freise Aledo Levi Crittenden Guy Murdock Ralph Bishop Chas. Lendgren

Copperas Creek Anniversary Gathering Draws 36 Guests

A Dec 19 social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Deakman celebrated their fourteenth wedding anniversary with 36 guests. Music was by Mr. and Mrs. Colberg. Dinner at noon followed by gifts and greetings from numerous neighbors. Several relatives and friends listed, with travel notes for Maggie McKinlip and Beulah Miller.

Copperas Creek J. Deakman Colberg C. McNall J. McNall M. Stewart G. Stewart W. Colberg J. Livingston B. Reynolds Lewis Kliest J. Clapper Verna Agnes Stewart Maggie McKillip Mabel Esther Kliest Zota Clapper Ozzetta Reynolds Velma Colberg Ethel McNall Lelia Deakman John Stewart Archie Percy Livingston Dallas Reynolds Arleigh Celberg Nathan McNall Te Mewes Illinois City Maggie McKinlip Edgington Beulah Miller Lancaster Wis J. Noble New Boston

Christmas Program Planned at Chapel on December 24

The Christmas program will be held at the chapel Monday evening December 24. Wm. Nagle traveled to Muscatine on the morning train last Wednesday. Otto Fitchner and sons shipped a car load of wood last week. Wednesday December 12 occurred.

Wm. Nagle Muscatine Otto Fitchner

Piles Cure Claim With Ointment Guarantee

Advertised promise for PAZO OINTMENT to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. Price listed as 50 cents.

Local Holiday Visits Highlight Iowa News

Blue Grass residents report Christmas shopping visits with Mrs. Mary Matteson in Davenport and social gatherings, while Ellery C. Watts receives a warm Bettendorf welcome from Sam and Lyle Willits. William Bohnsack helps Adam Drumm move bees in Montpelier. Miss Tillie Scharff of Pleasant Valley stays with her sister Mrs. William Saltan, then returns home. Miss Nellie Wunder continues business activities.

Blue Grass William Bohnsack Antone Braun Mary Matteson Davenport Doirdr Ellery C. Watts Willits Bettendorf Sam and Lyle Willits Adam Drumm Montpelier Tillie Scharff Pleasant Valley William Saltan Nellie Wunder

Ladies Aid plans Christmas cantata in Wood Lawn home

Wood Lawn Thursday event reports Mrs J C Watts at the Ladies Aid meeting held Dec 18 at Mrs Calista Benshoof home. Brownie suits for children destined for a Christmas entertainment December 22. Cantata led by Mesdames Roy and Perry Baker with Mrs Irwin Allbee on music. Santa and Mrs Santa Claus expected. all welcome. William Wagner visited Blue Grass parents. Imael Bancks built a pony barn by Karman Bancks contractors. Henry Dipples daughter ill.

Wood Lawn J. C. Watts Ladies’ Aid Calista Benshoof Mesdames Roy Perry Baker Irwin Allbee Santa Claus William Wagner Blue Grass Imael Bancks Karman and Bancks Henry Dipple

Holiday Excursion Rates From Iowa Central

The Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare on December 20 21 22 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 return valid through January 7 1997. Contact agents for details and folders.

Iowa Central Rock Island

Express drivers clash at Waterloo depot

FE. L. Myers and Platt Strayer, two express drivers, argued at the Rock Island depot in Waterloo Friday morning. Myers drew a gun and threatened to shoot Strayer during the confrontation.

FE. L. Myers Platt Strayer Waterloo Rock Island Myers Strayer

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. C. Butier A.O.U.W ING Wm. M Narvis Man Evans ART Ing In Design Teem Stein’s Furniture Co Rubersid Rossing Muscatine Savings Bank J. Carskaddan S. G. Stein R. K. Smith Samuel Cohn F. P. Sawyer Lamont, Cortiss & Co Agts Hudson St N.Y Vale dictoriaim—Iinteresting Sion City Hall Berdie Dodge Earl Duncan Miss Dodge D. Gatton Fairport Ridge Fern Dodge Pine Mills John Sy Wassink Ladies’ Aid Society August Pontel John Brase C. K. Beatty Lulu Will Fitchner Jack Pace John Kemper No. 4 Lydia Kemper Nellie Nagle Ministerial Association OF Hawk Home Savings Bank Uneeda Biscuit National Biscuit Company Fox Furnace Thompson Bros Bopp W. S. Underdonk At. Muscatine, Iowa Gary Y Sony Vil Con Errs Gillette Gillette Sales Company 21 Times New York City
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