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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
4
A flurry of business calls and social visits fills Muscatine and Davenport listings. Dr A B Clapp eyes ears and throat specialist. John A Robbins insures property. Frank Bowman and Linder's advertise groceries. Many residents travel from Davenport, Columbus Junction, and Rock Island on various errands. Life exhibits and family visits mark the day as townspeople coordinate work and leisure.
Bucklen's Arica Salve advertised as a healing wonder for serious lacerations and wounds with no danger of blood poisoning. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Gold Medal Flour is highlighted for making tasty baked goods with Roopa noted as part of the recipe or feature, emphasizing quality and appeal of the product.
J G Mitchell YMCA religious work secretary speaks at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening March about Applied Christianity in New Zealand. The illustrated talk covers labor legislation including the Conciliation and Arbitration Act with clear lay explanations and insights from his Auckland Y M C A work. Factory workers are especially invited.
Miss Selma M Hoefflin, former Muscatine resident, united in marriage with Alfred G Naundorf last evening at Calvary Baptist Church. Solemnization by Rev. Arthur T Fowler followed a palm and fern altar and pink and white floral adornments. Attendants were Miss Clara Hoefflin and Miss Elsie Hoefflin, with reception for about 500 invitations. The couple will reside in Eureka Montana after March 20.
Master Ralph Garard entertained a number of friends at his East Fourth Street home last night with games and a short musical program by Misses May Lenz and Hazel Ashcraft. Refreshments were served. Those present included Esther Barnard Minnie Burkhard Hazel Garard Mabel Barnard Hazel Bird Hazel Ashcraft Ida Hunter Elsie Frieze.
An editorial from The Family Doctor endorses a home tonic for women using Fluid Extract Black Haw Aspen Seal and water. The recipe, mixed at home, is claimed to strengthen the system, purify blood, and improve complexion without alcohol.
A list of individuals appears in the snippet including Cora Mince Cora Yocum Ella Alfa May Lenz and several Messrs. Edmund Rosemund Earl Terry Allen King James King Fred Hartman Frank Hein David Hants John Tobola Fred Scott George Holliday Edward Baker Patrick Hopewell Earnest Bean and Ralph Garard.
Miss Julia Fuller of 505 West Seventh street entertained the T. 8. 38 club at her home last evening with games and music. The program included a piano solo by Nellie Fuller, a vocal solo by Julia Fuller, a reading by Bessie Williams, and a recitation by Gertrude Binhuff, followed by an excellent lunch.
Mr and Mrs John Gettert hosted a surprise home gathering on West Eighth Street with about twelve friends. The evening featured several games and refreshments, with guests including Mr and Mrs J D Sowers Mr and Mrs Clarence Jamison and Misses Anna Selman Sarah McCullip and Mary McCullip.
Mr and Mrs Edward Hagerman of East Sixth Street entertained the U B church choir at their home last evening. After rehearsal a social time was enjoyed and an informal program was given. Refreshments were served.
Browning College announces its annual social will be held in college rooms on Friday evening March 6. The rooms will be decorated and a short program planned. All ex students are cordially invited to attend.
The Banner lodge No. 10, Degree of Honor, met last evening and initiated two new members. A social time followed with refreshments served.
The Mercy and Yelp Sewing society will meet with Mrs Frey Meyers of 307 Cedar Street Thursday afternoon. All members are requested to be present.
The Maccabees conducted their regular meeting last evening with eight new initiates and ten ballots cast.
Chicago wheat prices range from 95 to 96 ¾ cents for No 2 red with other classes at 95 to 97 cents. Corn and oats mix show No 3 and white varieties at 56 to 59 cents and 51 to 53 cents respectively. New York poultry markets list alive birds steady with chickens 11 to 13 ½ cents, turkeys up to 14 cents, dressed declines across the board.
The Majestic theatre features a three Barneys comedy act this week with snappy songs and repartee. Ethel, sixteen, attracts attention for her singing with a rich baritone voice. The moving pictures are unusually good and the bill shines with lively performances.
The Iowa Sunday School association institute opened at the First Baptist church after 2 30 PM with Rev. Francis F. Fitch of Des Moines leading services. Rev. J C H Light spoke on The Purpose of the Sunday School, stressing its role in bringing children to church and Bible understanding. Rev. De Witt White of Princeton discussed parental help and teacher training in four aspects. Tonight Rev Fitch will address That Boy Who Shall Have It with duets by the Misses Stirlen and Munn and a solo by Miss Robertson.
Elder Fred B. Farr of Marion Indiana will deliver a 7 o'clock lecture at Leverich Hall. The talk titled To Hell and Back will address religious themes and is expected to draw a large crowd. All are invited.
Eminent scientists and physicians declare drunkenness a disease and urge home treatment with Orrine No 1 for secrecy and Orrine No 2 for the patient. Each box costs $1 with a money back guarantee if no cure. Mailed by Orrine Co Washington DC. available in this city from A W Morgan druggist.
The district court adjourned yesterday afternoon and will reconvene March 3 at nine o'clock. The case of Thomas Williams vs Stephen Moore et al aims to quiet title. Clarke Coal and Coke Co vs Teichmiller Brothers et al filed for next term. plaintiff seeks $389.14 for goods received.
Pastor Fred Smith of the M. E. church in Columbus Junction visits the city to collect material for a graduating thesis on Revivals. He reports Sunday meeting results as highly suggestive for his research into revival phenomena.
Iowa Falls on February 26 honors Father Sands, aged 93, noted as one of the state’s most remarkable elderly men. The public is urged to recognize his long life and contributions.
An advertisement promotes Postum as a coffee alternative promising relief from dizziness and annoyance. It claims Postum is a true food made from wheat bran with phosphate of potash to aid brain and nerve cell replacement, and suggests boiling to extract nutrients and flavor.
An advertisement extols Virgin Oil of Pine as the best quick remedy for colds and coughs. It claims proven efficacy in thousands of homes and notes availability through druggists in 4 oz vials sealed in wooden cases.
The January term saw the fifth divorce of the session as Judge D W Jackson granted Della Eldridge a divorce from Nathaniel Eldridge by default. Other entries note Effie vs Willis Trautman continued to March 17 and A Romaine vs Wapsinonoc school township waives jury for equity trial. F A McDonald vs Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway dismissed at plaintiff cost.
Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry narrowly escaped serious harm in The Hague when their carriage collided with an electric street car near the palace. The royal couple were uninjured despite the severe wreck of the vehicle.
Organized under Iowa law the Muscatine bank reports bills bonds and other debt owned totaling 913,729.32 dollars. Cash on hand includes gold coin 73,016.60 silver 2,947.00 legal tender notes 17,629.37 drafts on solvent banks 2255.449 97 and deposits drawn at sight with Chase National Bank New York Continental National Chicago National Bank of Commerce St Louis Citizens National Cedar Rapids Iowa National Bank Davenport Union Savings Bank and others. Real and personal property values listed with no outstanding major liens and total assets 81,287,522.48 dollars.
P W Francis president and L G Burnett cashier certify the bank's statement is full and correct. Assets listed include cash deposits and various receivables totaling 1 227 822 2. Liabilities to directors show 2000 10 as borrowers and endorsers. Notary William R Jayne attests February 4 1908.
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