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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1909

Page

5

Dietrick Family Reunion Noted In East Hill

Annual Dietrick family reunion held today with all four Dietrick children and spouses attending. Frank Lincoln and family traveled from Cedar Rapids to Nichols for the gathering. East Hill manufacturers closed for the New Year holiday as residents report local visits and forthcoming trips.

Frank Lincoln Harry East Fifth Street P. Joseph Miss Hazel Cedar Rapids Nichols M. Dietrick Dietrick Joseph Lincoln August John Dietrick A. H. Huetson Warrendale Kan John Lundt Isett Avenue Columbus Junction Susan Stanwood Anna Shepard Iowa City

New York Prober B G Jayne Visits Muscatine

B G Jayne of New York, guest at his nephew Henry Jayne's home, is famed for federal prosecutions from 1865 to 1869. He collected over a million dollars from importers defrauding customs, securing judgments in most cases. Firms include Wells and Co, Phelps Dodge, Ezra Wheeler, Samuel Way, and Vetterlein, among others. he plans to return to New York tonight.

B. G. Jayne New York Muscatine Henry Jayne North Mulberry Avenue United States Treasury Jayne Wm. F. Wells and Co Phelps, Dodge & Co Ezra Wheeler & Co Samuel Way Boston Vetterlein & Co Philadelphia

A Fierce Attack Is Cured By Flectric Bitters

Malaria liver derangement and kidney trouble are said to be easily cured by Flectric Bitters. The guaranteed remedy is sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp

Huttigs to Re open After Week Long Shutdown

Huttig Manufacturing plans a Monday January 4 reopening after a week of repairs and invoicing. The mill department receives minor fixes while the sash and door section adds three new machines to speed production. The heavy stock is being invoiced to finish by tomorrow. Mrs. Gertrude Mark and W. G. Vetter wed at Davenport.

Huttig Manufacturing Company Davenport Gertrude Mark W. G. Vetter W. H. Blanche Grace Lutheran Church Mark Vetter Bettendorf Machine Works Harrison Street East Hill J. M. Duncan Shannon City Union County J. E. Richards Muscatine Duncan Wilton Henry Metzger Waterloo W. S. Hill

Young Wilton Lady Dies After Illness

Miss Irolene Port, a well known Wilton Junction resident, died at her parents home after a prolonged illness with consumption. Born February 19, 1888, she lived near Wilton most of her life and was a Wilton High School graduate of 1906. She belonged to the Sug ar Creek Presbyterian church and is survived by five sisters and three brothers. Funeral plans were not announced.

Wilton Junction Frank Port Wilton Irolene Port Wilton High School Presbyterian Church Sugar Creek Ora Martin Phoenix Ariza Eva Olga Florence Irma Port Irwin Port Chicago Slavel Nevin

Poultry Expert J E Rice to Speak at Ames Lectures

Ames Iowa January 1 Special Prof J E Rice head of Cornell poultry department and leading authority will lecture during the first two days of the Ames short course January 1 2 5 poultry institute day includes talks by Lippincott Sexauer Pierce and Judge Shellabarger who will judge the birds at the Ames poultry show all authorities will present material of interest to poultry developers and breeders.

Ames J. E. Rice Cornell University Poultry Institute Rice Lippincott Sexauer Pierce Shellabarger

Rural Carriers Plan Muscatine County Association

C M Adams of Davenport will aid in forming a Muscatine county rural carriers association at a city hall meeting this afternoon. Officers to be elected and the group to be perfected. The aim is to improve Uncle Sam’s service and promote good roads.

Muscatine County C. M. Adams Davenport Rural Carriers’ Association Uncle Sam

Bucklens Arnica Salve Ad Claims Wound Healing

An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a guaranteed healer for cuts and wounds. It lists a razor, gunshot, or rusty nail injuries and mentions Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller for 25 cents.

Bucklen Arnica Havercamp

Clouds Of Dawn Bid Happy Farewell City Observes New Year

Snow left the city as a bright morning followed a holiday pattern with stores closing at noon and limited activity. The Y M C A and Y W C A held open houses with afternoon basketball games planned. post office operations were scaled back.

School leaders return from state teachers meeting

W F Chevalier superintendent of city schools and R M Arey principal of Muscatine High School returned from Des Moines where they attended the State Teachers association session. Miss Katherine Mauthe and D J McDonald of the High School and Miss Lulu Stevens music instructor were also in attendance.

W. F. Chevalier R. M. Arey Muscatine Des Moines State Teachers’ Association Katherine Mauthe D. J. McDonald Lulu Stevens

Christmas greetings and family visits in Lincoln Iowa

Miss Emma Burr visited relatives in Lone Tree last week. Miss Mabel Thomas of Lone Tree spent Christmas with Misses Minnie and Erna Hauri. Fred Lenz and family hosted a Christmas dinner for many relatives. Jos Goetz and family spent Christmas with Claus Lutze. Jno Burr and family visited Lone Tree relatives. Freide Reiland returned from Coraville. P Hauri and son Ernest visited Iowa City on Saturday.

Lincoln Emma Burr Lone Tree Mabel Thomas Minnie Erna Hauri Fred Lenz Jos. Goetz Claus Lutze Jno. Burr Freide Reiland Coraville P. Hauri Ernest Iowa City

Special Masses Mark Circumcision Feast in City Churches

Special services were held in both Catholic churches for the Circumcision feast. Large congregations attended all masses and many received communion. At St Matthias Church the 9 30 mass featured an artistic repeat of the Christmas morning musical program with M P Goff tenor and Prof Julius Pauciet violinist under George Rockwell's direction.

St. Matthias Church M. P. Goff Julius Pauciet George Rockwell

Caret Caret's claim on bowel and liver relief

Ad promotes Cascarcts as a universal remedy for bad bowels and liver, asserting many illnesses stem from digestive issues. Claims include a weekly treatment and notes Cascarets as the world’s best seller with a million boxes monthly.

Cascarets Oreists

Pioneers Celebrate Golden Wedding in Buchanan County

Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Eddy and Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Bradley, lifelong neighbors since their double wedding fifty years ago near a log cabin in Aurora, Buchanan County, observe their golden anniversary this week. The event echoes their fifty year residence in the area and a shared life begun with Rev. Preble officiating.

Waterloo Iowa Evening Press S. M. Eddy M. D. Bradley Aurora Buchanan County Bradley Preble Golden Mile Post Eddy

Family Theatre Rings In New Year With Variety Show

Muscatine residents are promised a happy New Year as the Family Theatre on Third Street opens today with a full bill. Davis and Walker open, followed by Sutton and Sutton in The Girl and the Pumpkin, then the Verne brothers with dance and song, Leavitt and Campbell, and closing features. Miss Hilda Orth sings illustrated numbers and moving pictures cap the hour and a half program.

Third Street Playhouse Laemmle Moving Pictures Davis Walker Sutton Verne Brothers Leavitt Campbell Hilda Orth

Mrs Louis Knopp to Be Buried Here Monday

The remains of Mrs. Louis Knopp who died in Davenport yesterday afternoon will arrive in the city at 8 10 this evening on the Rock Island train. The body will go to the home of John Knopp on West Eighth street, where it will stay until Monday. Funeral services will be held at St Marys Catholic church at 9 oclock Monday morning conducted by Rev J I Grieser. A private service will be held at the house before removal. Interment will be in St Marys cemetery.

Louis Knopp Davenport Rock Island Union Station John Knopp West Eighth Street St. Mary’s Catholic Church J. I. Grieser St. Mary’s Cemetery

Miss Anna Hendricks to Leave Hershey Memorial Hospital

Miss Anna Hendricks a State University at Iowa City student has improved and will leave Hershey Memorial Hospital this Sunday after four weeks of illness.

Anna Hendricks The State University At Iowa City Hershey Memorial Hospital

Gold Medal Flour Promotion Invites Low Prices

Copetia promotes Gold Medal Flour as the cheapest and best option with emphasis on value and quality, urging shoppers to choose the low price and superior performance.

State plan offers farmers premium for road building

A proposed Iowa good roads bill would reward farmers for creating well drained graded and maintained roads by paying about a third of the cost as a premium. The state road commission to inspect and approve projects including dirt roads under the agricultural college division. The bill leverages college expertise and farm highway improvements to elevate public road quality.

Muscatine Iowa State Road Commission Agricultural College Department of Roads The Agricultural College Highway Commission

State to drain and grade roads under new program

The plan calls for drainage first and grading then dragging roads to improve dirt paths. State engineer will inspect and lay out routes, with premiums for various road types from gravel to macadam. Each township may gain state aid for up to two miles per year, totaling about thirty-two miles per sixteen township county, using $100000 over two years.

Cedar Valley Social Note Highlights Local News

Cedar Valley Iowa January 1 A gathering at the Lindle home drew about 40 friends and neighbors for a social evening with games and refreshments. Miss Bertha Hendricks is reported improving. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Foster from Muscatine and Mrs. Harry Blizzard with daughter visiting relatives.

Cedar Valley Frank Lindle Bertha Hendricks John Foster Harry Blizzard West Liberty George Foster Florence Minteer Illinois Katie Flater Will Grigg Henry Millers Musca

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East Hill News Wir Mrs. Lincoln Family Reunich Dietrich Fam Dren Treasury Henry Neidig’s East Sewnd St Huttigs W. G. Vet Ter Ted Ames Agricultural College Rural Carriers Muscatine Association Mr. S. M. Eddy Mrs Family Theatre Mium Cadle’s Jewelry Store Cadle Jewlery Store West Second St Ruthenberg Clothing Co East Second St Citizens’ Railway & Light Co Hershey State Bank Leysen Iti Titus Loan & Investment CO Iowa Avenue
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