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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
8
Local notices urge readers to visit the Candy Kitchen for choice candies and to dine at the Crown restaurant Sunday for chicken dinners. Several residents are noted traveling or visiting relatives, with risks of death and travel interwoven in city notices.
Rev. William Wilkinson known as the Bishop of Wall Street spoke at Lincoln school yesterday on education value and shared stories. Meanwhile farmers in Sweetland and Bloomington townships haul summer ice from wing dams with many workers today. Revival meetings at Park Avenue M E church to continue a week due to bad weather. Dr. J C Willits says attendance remains high. East Hill locals note illness and business visits among residents with several names listed, including Ada Henderson in critical condition and Barbara Butcher ill at home.
Excellent first mortgage farm loans offered by J E Stevenson. Lands personally examined and deemed safe as U S government bonds. Loan amounts range from 500 to 5000 dollars. Call and examine at No 209 Iowa avenue.
Special services are being arranged at St Matthias church for the installation ceremonies of the local Knights of Columbus. The event, set for Sunday March 1, will attract hundreds of visiting knights and possibly several Catholic priests. Rev Father Leonard predicts a Solemn High Mass and dignitaries from across the state are expected to speak.
Miss Anna Parmerer of 1214 East Fourth street fell unconscious last evening while at home. Found by her mother Mrs J C Parmelee after revival meeting attendance. Doctor A B Clapp attended. right side paralysis noted as she remains unconscious awaiting recovery.
The Huttig Manufacturing Co plans to reopen its Nut Plant on February 17 after delaying again. Boilers are being installed with two already in place and the third to be set next Monday. Bricking will start soon to bring the plant back to full operation. East Hil locals note several residents traveling and recovering health, with visits and departures reported.
Pink Storey, who led a champion team last year, aims to coach again. The selection committee will soon issue a call for candidates and will review all applications carefully.
Parlor City supporters arrive with rooters as Muscatine High School and Cedar Rapids High collide for the Iowa state high school basketball title at the Y M C A gym. Game starts at seven. visitors plan to depart by 8 15 after the locals rehearse new yells and mass meeting songs. Following the main game the Y M C A Juniors meet Rockland.
Rudolph Duffy Raymond of Valparaiso, here in city, tells of dope and fight fate for Nelson Bowe. He says Bowe is down and out after 43 rounds with Gans, lacking drive and initiative, while Brit is expected to win a coast bout on the 25th against Battling. Raymond, a Valparaiso University graduate, knows many fighters and is visiting with sister Mrs. J. G. Kawe- shown in city.
The Iowa City board of athletic control met last night and named a committee to handle selecting a baseball coach for next spring. One application has been received, though the applicant’s identity was not released.
To dyspepsia, liver complaint, and kidney troubles is needless. Electric Bitters is the guaranteed remedy. 50c. Weavercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
In Wilton Pennsylvania a record breaking crowd watched Wilton high school roll past West Liberty 42 to 15. Wilton dominated from the opening minutes as the Wapsies failed to threaten in the decisive first period.
A man plans to relocate from East Tenth Street next week to Iowa City where he will establish a physical culture school. He aims to promote fitness and health education through structured training.
Wilton high school surged ahead through superior goal tossing and teamwork. Bacon Looney Abbott led with multiple field goals while Ringgenberg and Dorseif guarded tightly. Iowa City official Hazard and an upcoming Wilton vs Davenport clash noted.
Frank Gotch last night defended his American wrestling title against Fred Beell of Wisconsin at Brooke's Casino. Gotch won two straight falls after a grueling match. Beell challenged strongly, especially without the toe hold, in the nearly hour-long first bout.
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