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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
9
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Frank Royster appeared before the council with a proposition to swap a land section near the slough for a small strip at Clinton street end. He had erected a shed on city property, learning it was a street continuation, and offered another city tract in exchange. A remonstrance signed by Aaron Angle was read. committee referral followed. Local notes list residents visiting and relocating, with a birth announced for Harvey Stickney's family.
Christmas programs and a Garfield school Christmas tree marked observances in South Muscatine and Franklin school. Franklin hosted extensive in class performances while Garfield held a tree and gifts for children as visitors enjoyed the festive activities. Local residents, visitors, and families were noted arriving and departing over the holiday period.
Muscatine churches move to close slot machines and pool rooms on Sundays. The First Baptist Church vote commits to driving slot machines from the city and urging Sabbath closures with support from Sunday schools ministers and other churches.
Ferdinand Wisconsin reports Max Hessman improving while Henry Potter sells hogs at Joy. L FE Hessman sawn wood, Dave Hessman sells hogs at Joy, Mrs. John Boruff improving slowly. Ed Feldman and Mr Mrs Feldman of Buffalo Prairie pass through to Foster. Jake Diercks and two sons of Muscatine visit Wm Krueger.
Oliver Cobb of Trenton Missouri was severely hurt at Letts Iowa yesterday afternoon while riding on a Rock Island freight train. Standing on a car on the siding he was tossed when several cars were pushed onto it, fracturing his collar bone. He received care at Columbus Junction and will stay home until after New Years.
The A. O. U. W. will conduct memorial services on Sunday January 19 with a committee of Fred Beitel William Schoenig and Wilbur Longstreth arranging. Rev J N Elliott will likely speak at First Presbyterian church with music and a address. There are eighty two deceased members in the lodge. An anniversary celebration is set for Thursday night January 9 1908 with the venue to be decided.
Rev. B. Brown of Chicago states the Ministerial Association of Muscatine has not endorsed the Loyal League. The movement will be tested at the tabernacle next Monday night with ministerial approval pending.
A vintage ad promoting Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a healing remedy for cuts and wounds. It claims rapid healing whether slashed, shot, or pierced by a nail, and offers a 25 cent price from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a guarantee.
Reuben Wagner and Bessie Wince were married at the Muscatine courthouse on December 11 1907 at 2 pm with Judge Jackson officiating. The Charivari oyster supper at the Wagner home followed with about 50 guests including the bride and groom. Other items note visits and gatherings among local residents.
Buffalo editor Norman E. Mack urges William Jennings Bryan for president with Horace A. Douglass of Massachusetts as vice president. Douglass, famed for his shoe ads, previously defeated the G. O. P. in Massachusetts gubernatorial race, strengthening his candidacy.
Washington December 20 Officials deny President Roosevelt indicated a return via Suez. Acting Secretary Newberry and Admiral Brownson both stated the navy has no knowledge of any determined return route for the battleship fleet following unofficial dispatches from the Louisiana.
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