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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1908

Page

2

Local Nuptials and Community Notes in Stockton Iowa

Geo Ries and Ella Moeller wed in Davenport with a reception at the Moeller home. The Riessen family plans to move to Walcott. A new baby girl joins Mr and Mrs Claus Luederts. Several residents, including Wm Thms, Geo Dittmer, and J C Riessen, are noted in health and travel updates with visits and movements across nearby towns.

Stockton Geo. Riessen Ella Moeller Walcott Davenport Moeller Jergen Riessen Claus Luederts Wm. Thms Henry Mercy Hospital Geo. Dittmer Geo. Gypson Little's Grove Jno. Dittmer Dakota Peter Bollman Chicago Jergen Riessens Wilton John Pahl Blue Grass Harry Bohnsack Adolph Blank

Election Proclamation for Muscatine 1908 City Offices

Mayor I J Asthalter proclaims a March 2 1908 election to fill mayor assessor treasurer police judge wharfmaster and four aldermen across wards one two three four. voting places Excelsior Hose House Cham pion Hose House Rescue Hose House Relief Hose House polls open 7 am to 7 pm. Proclamation dated February 14 1908 with seal.

I. J. Asthalter Muscatine Iowa A. D Excelsior Hose House West Third Street Champion Hose House Sycamore Street Rescue Hose House Mulberry Avenue Relief Hose House Bleeker Street J. Asthalter

Pythian Lodges to Convene in Oskaloosa This Summer

Knights of Pythias report the Iowa grand lodge will meet in Oskaloosa in August or early September with six to seven hundred delegates and several hundred Pythian Sisters expected. The event will bring officers, committees, and visitors for a week of instruction, opening ceremonies, and legislative work.

Society of the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of the Domain of Iowa Oskaloosa Supreme Lodge Boston Lowa Supreme Lodge Grand Lodge Grand Council of Lowa Lowa Grand Lodge Grand Lodge of the Pythian Sisters Oskaloosa Lodge

Debaters Clash in Davenport Over Republicanism versus Socialism

Lee Lang and Frank F. Schoenig debated at the Grand Opera House in Davenport on Republicanism vs. Socialism. The event was led by Bruce T. Seaman and Michael T. Kennedy, with engaging addresses and pointed arguments from both sides.

Lee Lang Frank F. Schoenig Davenport Grand Opera House Bruce T. Seaman Michael T. Kennedy

Sister of Alton Woman Dies After Illness

Mrs. Hugh Jameson of Sycamore street loses sister of Alton Illinois who died at home Thursday February 20 after leaving the city for her illness. Funeral services were held yesterday from the Baptist church.

William Boynton Alton Inl Hugh Jameson Sycamore Street Jameson City Boynton Baptist Church

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Digestive Rest

An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective treatment for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach trouble. It cites Dr. Richardson endorsing use after meals and notes the product available at druggists for 50 cents a box with a free sample upon request. The copy condemns harsh cathartics and emphasizes natural digestives.

Stuart Richardson United States Canada F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bidg Marshall Mich

Virgin Oil of Pine cures colds and coughs in 24 hours

Historically noted remedies claim modern methods boost the body's natural defenses against consumption. The advert promotes Virgin Oil of Pine as a cure for colds and coughs, says it strengthens lungs, and warns against imitations.

Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio

Peter Musser Celebrates 82nd Birthday at Home

Peter Musser a respected Muscatine resident and former lumber merchant celebrated his 82nd birthday at his Front street home. Born February 22 1826 in Adamstown Pennsylvania he moved to Muscatine in 1869 and has many friends who sent gifts and well wishes for many more years of life and happiness.

Peter Musser Muscatine Front Street Mr. Musser Adamstown Lancaster County Musser

Bryan Banquet Held at Washington

Washington Iowa February 24 democrats filled the big Bryan banquet with hundreds attending Claude R Porter John Dennison and others spoke on topics from Bryan and 1908 to Jackson and present day issues The toastmaster H M Eicher led a program featuring remarks by speakers from Keokuk Indianola Shenandoah Fairfield Des Moines Ottumwa and Dubuque among others highlighting the local party momentum.

Washington H. M. Eicher Bryan John E. Craig Keokuk Clint Price Indianola Iowa W. D. Jamison Shenandoah James R. Gillis Hague Jack Ready Fairfield George Washington J. B. Sullivan Des Moines E. G. Moon Ottumwa Jackson John D. Dennison Dubuque Claude R. Porter Centerville

Young Couple United In Marriage In Moline

Miss Adah Rhoades of Muscatine and Harry Jay Reed of Moline were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock at the German Lutheran parsonage in Moline with Rev. E D Mennicke officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs G E Baker. Reed, formerly of Muscatine, works for People’s Light and Power Co in Moline. They will establish a home in Moline.

Adah Rhoades Muscatine Harry Jay Reed Moline German Lutheran Church E. D. Mennicke G. E. Baker Reed People’s Light and Power Co Mrs. Reed

Beautiful Praise Service at First Presbyterian Church

A large audience attended a beautifully arranged musical program at First Presbyterian Church last evening. Misses Riemcke Elliott and Stirlen sang duets and solos, Dr. E H King spoke on a Buddhist idol from China, and Henry Giessler discussed missions and the influx of foreigners into Muscatine, urging charitable work.

First Presbyterian Church F. P. Sawyer Victrola Elijah Ethel Riemcke Edith Elliott E. H. King China Orient Jessie Stirlen Henry Giessler Muscatine Mr. Giessler

Missionaries Appeal for Mass Public Aid

A local appeal urges every man woman and child to give attention to the work of missionaries and lend them assistance.

CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY CLAIMS LAXATIVE QUA L

Advertisement claims a cold can be cured in one day with Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E P Grove's signature appears on each box. 265c.

E. W. Grove

Wedding of Inez Cheadle in Iowa City Circle

Misses Blanche and Ethel Aker attended the wedding of their friend Miss Inez Cheadle of Iowa City Wednesday. Miss Cheadle formerly resided in South Cedar, and her friends here joined in the celebration. Miss Clara Rockafellow spent Wednesday night with Miss Nellie Scott of West Liberty. Frank Fox was a Nichols visitor Thursday. On Monday evening a number of.

South Cedar Blanche Ethel Aker Inez Cheadle Iowa City Cheadle Clara Rockafellow Nellie Scott West Liberty Frank Fox Nichols

Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs A V Aker

The Friends of Mr and Mrs A V Aker hosted a farewell party full of music and social time. A dainty lunch followed and guests presented a center table as a gift. Little Miss Dorothy Longbotham celebrated her sixth birthday with a small afternoon gathering of friends.

A. V. Aker Dorothy Longbotham

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Quick Relief

An advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claimed to stop bilious headache and restore liver and bowel function. The sale is listed at Haver camp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.

Farm loan opportunity advertised by J E Stevenson

A brief loan notice offers first mortgage farm loans from 500 to 5000 dollars. Lands are personally examined and described as safe as U S government bonds. Inquiries invited at 209 Iowa Avenue by J E Stevenson.

U. S J. E. Stevenson Lowa Avenue

Charles H Stone Arrives With Stallion For 1909 Pony Herd

Charles H Stone traveled to Wamduska with Geo H Paul in a private car and reported blooming wild flowers over 60 000 acres. Early cabbage and cauliflower sales began south of there as naval oranges and peaches near ripening. Stone bought a sorrel and white thoroughbred stallion 43 inches tall and destined to lead his pony herd in 1909, with 45 ponies on hand most not for sale and a few males available.

Charles H. Stone Texas Geo. H. Paul Wamduska Naval Mr. Stone Express

For Sale Black Stallion Keo ta Tartarian

For sale one black stallion Keo ta Tartarian foaled April 18 1898 bred and owned by Sing master Son of Keota Iowa. Sire line Beconel 17977 38125 to Vert Galant Coco Abd El Kader. Inquiries to W J McElroy manager one mile southeast of Pleasant Prairie Store M Bernick President A Ber nick Secretary.

Keota Singmaster & Son Iowa Beconel Vert Galant Coco Abd el Kader M. Lefevre W. J. McElroy Pleasant Prairie M. Bernick A. Bernick

For Sale Items and Trees By Chas Stone and H M Bartlett

Horse harness buggy two stacks millet hay and phaeton offered for cash or easy payments. Shetland pony and related items priced for auction to highest bidder. Also two year old apple trees and Carolina poplar trees grown near the city with orders for fruit trees through February or March. No Sunday sales.

H. M. Bartlett Atty. At Law P. O Chas. H. Stone

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