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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
5
Revivals Open at South End Church and Mulford Talk
Rev. P A Johnson of Grinnell IA gave an illustrated lecture on The Early History of the Congregational Church in Iowa at Mulford Congregational church. Revival meetings continue for two weeks with daily services and afternoon sessions leading to January 10. Firemen to Dance hosted by Roach and Musser Hose Company on Hanover Street Wednesday December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Mulford Congregational Church
P. A. Johnson
Grinnell
Congregational Church
Iowa
Rev. Johnson
Johnson
H. W. Tuttle
Roach & Musser Hose Company
Hanover Street
Miss Mabel Murphy Weds Charles Roland in Chicago
Miss Mabel Murphy a Muscatine girl married Charles Roland of Evanston Ill Christmas afternoon at the groom s parents home Rev Herbert Smythe officiated The couple will reside in Chicago Miss Murphy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Murphy now deceased
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Murphy
Muscatine
Charles Roland
Evanston
Ill
Oliver Roland
Herbert Smythe
Plymouth Congregational Church
Miss Murphy
Arthur Murphy
Chicago
The
Stearns Paint Company
Muscatine High School
South End
Christmas Eve Services Shine At Keota Churches
Keota residents filled both Methodist and Baptist churches for Christmas Eve programs. The Methodist service featured the Bethlehem Scriptural oratorio with the union choir, soloists, and Sunday school orchestra performing pieces such as In the Beginning Let there be Light and Ring the Bells. Mrs J W Helscher led God’s Love with the chorus, and Genevieve Hulse Ruth Lindauer and others contributed to Immortal Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
J. W. Helscher
Odtette
Genevieve Hulse
Ruth Lindauer
Root Juice Remedy Sparks Universal Interest Across State
A new tonic called Root Juice rapidly gains fame for stomach and kidney relief, with many praising its rapid healing. Fort Wayne police officer John K. Stevens reports kidney and bladder improvement after use, declaring full cure. the product sells for one dollar per bottle or three for two dollars and a half at Morgan's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Stevens
Summit Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Morgan’s
Christmas Cantatas and Keota Holiday Visitors
Christmas cantatas given at local churches with E A Hulse and George Helscher leading. Keota residents and families spent Christmas in Washington or visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids, West Chester, Chicago, and other towns. Several locals traveled from Iowa City and Oklahoma for holidays and returned home well after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hulse
George Helscher
The
Baptist Church
Grandma's
Presbyterian School
Keota
Homer Dusenberg
Jack Arnold
Gallager
Harrison Allender
Claude Pond
O. B. Jones
L. A. Norton
Loren Groves
Samuel Porter
James Glover
J. W. Harding
Washington
N. P. Allander
Eddie Fitzgerald
Moses Borland
West Chester
Omer A. Kearney
Cedar Rapids
Omer
Frank Fish
North English
Lois Stewart
Oklahoma
W. C. Farmer
Frank
Roy B. Coffman
Canada
W. S. Helscher
Genevieve Hulse
Ashby
Nelson Harris
Chicago
Leon Belt
Waterloo
Hinsdell
Edith Chesney
Elva Downing
Robert Morris
Wapello
Pearl Ritchey
Naomi Stewart
Lloyd Kennell
Ray Hulse
Homer Smith
Vir Mulhern
Owen Crawford
S. U. Ts
Iowa City
Edith Dayton
Paul Mrs
Social Roundup of Visitors and Local Gatherings
Mt Vernon’s Neal and Monmouth’s Earl Vincent join Cedar Falls’ Myrtle Edgington and Coe College’s Charles Kirkpatrick for a Washington dance. Keokuk’s Oscar McNamee visits. Muscatine’s Mrs Millar and Altelkruse come to Rev and Mrs Robertson’s. Lawrence Daugherty visits Rock Island. Mr and Mrs Moritz ride to Davenport. George McCarty family spend Christmas with Stewart. A H Richardson heads to Wisconsin for Orphean dates.
Christmas Socials and Visits Mark Lone Tree Holiday
Fred H. Potter of Des Moines visits family in Lone Tree during Christmas. Numerous out of town guests arrive for the holiday including Dr. R. Maresh and Miss Lou Huskins. Christmas exercises with a revolving lit tree and a Santa gift distribution accompany church events. Anna Johnson dies on Christmas Day. funeral held Sunday at Swank cemetery. Hattie Atkin and John Wassam plan to wed next Wednesday. David Loring and others spend the holiday at home. Robert Blonda and wife plan to move to Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree
Fred H. Potter
Des Moines
W. S. Potter
R. Maresh
Cedar Rapids
Maggie Menzer
Lou Huskins
Washington
Richard Huskins
W.S. Potter
Ross Lee
Santa Claus
Ellen Hinkley
Iowa City
Wyot Hinkley
John Croneweth
Anna Johnson
Richard Williams
Swank
Methodist Church
Phillips
H. C. Buell
Mechanicsville
Hattie Atkin
John Wassam
David Loring
Ames
Robert Blonda
Tabitha praises Gold Medal Flour raised biscuits
Tabitha notes raised biscuits made with Gold Medal Flour are excellent. Samantha confirms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha
Samantha
Knights of Columbus Initiation Draws Hundreds at Rock Island
About sixty five Lau rent Council knights attended a large initiation in Western Illinois. A special train carried about ninety to Rock Island where Mass at St Josephs Parish followed by a rapid three degree initiation by James Maher’s Chicago team. The banquet in the skating rink served by the Daughters of Isabella drew 700 knights and hundreds of guests. Key speakers included Jerry B Sullivan of Des Moines and James Maher. The Muscatine delegation returned home around midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus
Rock Island
Illinois
Tricity Knights
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Father Quinn
St. Joseph's Parish
Knights of Columbus
James Maher
Chicago
Daughters of Isabel
Jerry B. Sullivan
Des Moines
Iowa
M. D. Kanally
Sterling, NL
James J. Lamb
Davenport
Our Church
Muscatine
Church Notes Preview Quiet Week For Local Societies
German Methodist Church lists watch night prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m New Year service Friday at 10 30 a m revival meetings begin next Sunday Epworth League social at Mrs Herwig s on Grand Avenue South Muscatine Tuesday at 7 30 p m inviting all friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Methodist Church
W. C. Schultze
Epworth League
First Presbyterian Church Prayer Meeting Change
The First Presbyterian Church announces a shift in its weekly activity with Thursday evening prayer meeting moved from New Year’s Eve to Wednesday night. Members are advised to note the updated schedule.
Mid Week Prayer Meeting At First M E Church
The First M E Church invites attendance Thursday at 7 30 o clock for a mid week prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Haver Camp’s Prescription Drug Store Ad
Caught In the Act And arrested by Dr. King's New Life Pills bilious headache quits and liver and bowels act right. 25c. Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store.
Christmas Entertainment at Lutheran Church
The Christmas program at the Lutheran church on December 24 featured songs and recitations by children and choruses. Highlights included The Message of the Bells, Christmas Message recitation by Mildred Sied, and a drill by twelve boys and girls titled Bells of Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Lutheran Church
Mildred Sied
Helen Letts
Santa Claus
Irma Halling
Star of Hope
Lord Jesus
Ellen Brase
Tom Reeves
George Henke
Florence Yee
Willie Brase
Roger Letts
Clarence Fick
Edward Halling
Clara Bell Nagel
Elsie Brei
Addie Brase
Freddie Kretschmar
Walter Henke
Lula Beatty
Y. W. C. A. Notes From Year-End Vesper Service
A year end vesper service led by Miss Hawley featured reflections on lessons and failures, with solos by Miss Rosetta Wagner and Miss Harriet McQuesten. The Bible Marking class meets at 7:30 tomorrow, followed by a Christmas party with a tree and gift exchange. Mrs. Ireland's Bible class gathers tomorrow at 2:30 at 1236 Dale Street, with Miss Hoopes leading in Mrs. Treland’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Rosetta Wagner
Harriet McQuesten
Ireland
Odell
Dale Street
Miss Hoopes
Treland
Concord News Notes And Visit Highlights
Miss Elsie Wince of near Cairo spends time with sister Mrs. Ruby Wagner. Mrs. L. George travels to Washington to care for her ill son Frank. Faye Wagner helps Mrs. John Colton with house work. Miss Clara Wagener attends Fredonia church. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Johnston visit Muscatine. Clyde and Edna Carey visit Lennie and Maude George. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lupton and son Lance are visiting at the George home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Simons
Davenport
Roy Shears
South Muscatine
Will McIntyre
Lawrence
Neb
John McIintyre
Harry Roberts
Sylvia Mitchell
Dows City
Owen Burton
Carl Parks
Fairfield
Arthur Julian
Musserville
Reeves
Milwaukee
Dan McIntyre
Concord
Elsie Wince
Cairo
Ruby Wagner
Clyde
Edna Carey
Indian Creek
Lennie and
Maude George
Jesse Lupton
Lance
White Prairie Grange elects new officers
The White Prairie Grange at White Prairie Ia elected officers on Dec 17 including Master A Rexroth Overseer P B Lake Lecturer Miss Margaret Hoskins Steward J J Hoskins Assistant Steward John Rexroth Chaplain Chas Hahn Treasurer John Maurer Secretary Miss Harriet A Morgan Gatekeeper Henry C Frenzel Correspondence Miss Anna Rexroth Ponmons Miss Ida Hahn Flora Miss Clara Lake Lady Assistant Steward Miss May Maurer Organist Miss Fanny Hahn The next meeting on Jan 7 will install new officers with a program on beef and pork prep for winter, increasing interest and new members, recitations, readings and a question box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Prairie
White Prairie Grange
A. Rexroth
P. B. Lake
Margaret Hoskins
J. J. Hoskins
John Rexroth
Chas. Hahn
John Maurer
Harriet A. Morgan
Henry C. Frenzel
Anna Rexroth Ponmons
Ida Hahn
Flora
Clara Lake
May Maurer
Fanny Hahn
Grange
Rosa Rexroth
J. Hoskins
Miss Marzgate
Hoskins
May Maur
Olive Branch Social News and Local Moves
Olive Branch notes report Mr and Mrs Cleave Bryant and son in Muscatine on business. George Hintermeister buys Henry Nicholas farm. Nicholas family to move to Oklahoma IA. Nyenhuis from Muscatine installs scales at Chase Pantel home. Rockfellow family to move near Hopewell school. Fruitland shooting match draws crowd. Pantels transact in Muscatine. Mrs D D Webster ill. Mrs Roy Kemp critically ill in Muscatine hospital. Mrs Sellers visits Abe Wilson home in Fruitland. Chas Pantel and daughter Minnie visit Pantel mother near Fairport. Bessie Cassabaum from Muscatine visits home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Cleave Bryant
Fruitland
George
Emmie Pantel
Muscatine
D. D. Webster
Roy Kemp
Sellers
Abe Wilson
Chas. Pantel
Minnie
Mrs. Pantel
Fairport
Bessie Cassabaum
Fairbank engines and Red Jacket pumps at Ashcraft's
Readable items include Fairbanks engines Red Jacket pumps and U S separators listed at Frank Ashcraft's East 2nd Street with likely sales or display details for farm machinery.
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Eczema
Havercamp’s
Tri City
Brady St
Titus Loan & Investment CO
Iowa Avenue
Thompson Gros, Company
J. Carl Baryard
Prop
Mulford
South End Church
Nell
Mulford Church
Congregational Church In
P. A
Windy City
Mas
Groom's
Sauer Kraut
C. A. Giesenhaus
Tricity
LAU
R. L
Wagner Bros. Wide-A-Wake Book Store
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Diller
Fredonia
Floyd Carter
O the Muscatine Produce CO
Orange and
3Rd Streets
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