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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
2
Telegraph operators on the Rock Island system received a 12 percent pay raise that took effect recently, affecting many operators including locals. A commission is also paid on all Western Union dispatches sent over Rock Island wires, while Western Union offices remain closed.
Eph Shella Shellabarger, longtime Letts resident and former soldier, died Monday after a short illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at the U B church conducted by Rev Childress, with interment in the cemetery near the brick church north of town. the large funeral reflected his high regard in the community.
H. L. Shearer improves from a severe illness. Mrs. Robert Reaney and children visited with Mrs. Reaney’s mother. Grat Dalton shipped two carloads of feeders. The Garrett family dined with J. H. Garrett southwest of town. Mr. Jack Garrett of Kansas City attended local festivities. Dave Parsons, formerly ill, was out briefly. Prof. Focht attended to business. The Masons banqueted at the Commercial hotel. John Westfall rented Prof. Focht’s Will Furnas farm. George Bailey Jr and Robbie Shellabarger visited Bruce Ellis at Watertown. Frank Brown joined Roy Hildebrand’s barber shop. E. Taylor bought John Collins residence on Main Street. Miss Rose Dalton hosted the M E church Bible class dinner. Thomas Cashman bought 7000 bushels of corn at 40 cents a bushel. John Snyder spent Christmas in Crawfordsville with George Shannon. E. H. Barnes is new janitor at the U B church.
Hazel Dell presented a fine eve of the 24th program to a large audience in West Ferdinand Illinois. A German M E church program occurred at Wrayville the same evening. Local residents and visitors from Belle Plaine Muscatine and Foster shared Christmas dinners and plans for future homes.
Argus lodge No 17 Iowa Legion of Honor met last night to elect officers for the coming year. Reports showed the society financially sound and well m and membership stable. After business, social dancing followed with refreshments served. Officers selected include President S V Chenoweth and Vice President George Fischer.
Thomas Beall and wife welcomed a baby boy last Monday. Andy Sherman, brother of Mrs. B Franken, suffered a paralysis stroke and remains in serious condition. Many regional residents visit or travel through Sigourney for holidays and church events. Hugo F. Goeldner and Miss Kate Duensing wed at the Duensing home east of the city yesterday afternoon.
A local Druggist praises BromO cough remedy packaging that echoes old time goose grease and turpentine chest plasters. The package includes a plaster and cough mixture priced at five cents, claimed to ease congestion and loosen coughs much like traditional treatments.
Advert says 100 doses of Hood's Sarsaparilla as a true blood purifier and tonic. Claims radical, permanent cures and removal of humors from pimples to scrofula, presenting it as world wonder medicine.
Advertisement notes Sarsatabs available in liquid form or as chocolate tablets with a selling rate of 10 doses for one dollar.
An advertisement argues that many remedies fail for baldness and dandruff since a germ causes both. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a modern preventive and scalp disinfectant, claiming it cures dandruff and stops baldness. Sample and sales details list Detroit makers and local agents Havercamp's Drug Store.
Jackson club prepares a banquet program to be held at the Commercial hotel on January 7 with Hon. E M Warner serving as toastmaster. Prominent speakers include Rev. Bryant C. Preston and Judge M J Wade, plus musical performances by Thomas Orchestra and a second ensemble.
The two daughters of Mrs. N. Carethers were married on Wednesday in Muscatine. Myrtle wed J. Wagler and Mercy wed W. Hinkly. A wedding supper at Mrs. Carethers’ drew many neighbors and friends who wish the couples happiness.
The Major John Circle of the Ladies of the G A R met at the Grand Army hall and elected officers for the coming year. Mrs Miriam Pfeiffer was re elected as president. Officers named include Senior Vice Martha Buchanan Junior Vice Sarah Geibel Chaplain Mary Huffman Treasurer Amanda Fisher Conductress Maggie Zettler Guard Matilda Lau and delegates Maggie Zettler Mary Huffman Helen Bicom Amanda Fisher. An installation with Shelby Norman Post is planned for New Year's Eve.
An advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine claims to relieve headaches and neuralgia from colds. It promotes the worldwide Cold and Grip remedy, urging readers to call for the full name and look for the signature E. W. Grove. Price listed as 25 cents.
A Christmas program at New Era chapel on Monday evening drew a large audience. Mrs Crow and C M Olander along with the children and young people directed a faultless display of songs drills and recitations accompanied by Miss Lillie Alteneder on piano. Santa Claus distributed gifts at the close.
The Crescent Five dropped a hard fought game in Lima Ohio last night after the Evanston team tied 26 26 at time. In overtime the home club scored a final goal and prevailed. Crescent stars Orr and Hussey sat out the lineup.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. The makers offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials.
C Overman of West Liberty visited the city yesterday and departed in the afternoon aboard the plug.
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