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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
2
Wapello notices for February 3 report W. Wy. Runyon of Letts in town handling business matters Friday. William Bayne, who lives south of Wapello, has been seriously ill with blood poisoning and suffered a relapse.
The week includes updates on residents: George Adye visits a new farm near Ewing Missouri while P O Shipman recovers from a carbuncle. Mrs Ida Hammona assists her ailing mother, Mrs John Peters, with grippe. R J Reany visits to discuss political interests. Norman Marshall recovers enough to sit up after meningitis. G W Reichley reports extreme cold with temperatures plunging below zero. Elizabeth Garrett remains seriously ill at home. Mary Staats is gravely ill with meningitis. Lydia Bissinger plans a two or three month visit out of town. Rollie Simons, over seventy eight, remains very ill. Attorney Arthur Springer travels to Tipton to handle clients and inspect the Eastern Iowa Building and Loan association. Mrs Joseph Schmetser and Vera Hamilton battle grippe. The Ministerial Union and National Reform Association meet at the Presbyterian church in Des Moines and Louisa counties on Monday February 3 with a full program of speakers addressing public concerns.
A detailed timetable lists presiders and speakers for a reform gathering in Ottumwa Iowa. The program covers devotional segments, addresses on the major issue of reform, law enforcement zeal, governmental topics, and anti saloon league themes with speakers from Wapello Columbus City and Burlington.
The Salvation Army launched a city campaign at the tabernacle with Ensign Jensen and Rev. William A. Sunday featuring Colonel Marshall. About 2 000 attendees heard exhortations to join efforts for souls and to support Christian work in Muscatine.
Caroline Miller, an 81 year old Muscatine resident for nearly fifty years, died at her granddaughter's home after a three month illness. Born in Westphalen Germany May 22 1827 she immigrated to the United States in 1852 and lived in Muscatine since. She is survived by two sons, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending with services at the German Evangelical church tomorrow at 2 PM.
Urges using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. E W Grove signature on each box. Price 25 cents.
At a recent meeting the Bricklayers Union held annual elections. Frank Grossklaus was chosen president William Satterthwaite secretary Fred Wingerter treasurer William Blaesing deputy and August Blaesing doorkeeper.
Quick remedy for sluggish liver and bowels backed by advertising claims. Pills priced at 25 cents sold at Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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