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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
6
Rev. H. F. Martin addressed a large crowd at the Salvation Army hall, preaching on Following Christ and condemning compromise with the world. He urged converts to forsake worldly aims and turn toward the light in faithful service to the Maker.
Rev Martin urged believers to abandon worldly ties and look forward to spiritual goals. He warned a backward look will cause a fall, and the true good lies beyond. The revival closed with one convert and several Loyal League members in attendance.
A warning column notes kidney trouble as an insidious disease that can lead to fatal malady. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Brights disease and diabetes. A. W. Morgan, 107 W. 2nd St.
The Fay Sisters appear this week at the Majestic theatre and are praised as the smallest vaudeville performers on stage. Their dainty dances and songs have won many friends in Muscatine, with the management noting unprecedented audience delight. Moving pictures include The Spy and The Straw Man, named among the week’s best.
Wabash College five defeated Muscatine Athletics 36 to 21 in Charlottesville. Captain Wicks led with six field goals as Diddel Sprow and Freeman added three each, giving Wabash fifteen to Muscatine seven. The edition hailed Wabash as Indiana champions and praised their speed and first-half lead.
Wabash 36 Muscatine 21 as Freeman, Sprow, Diddel and Wicks lead scoring with 3 point field goals each. Kautz adds 3, Fuller 1, Lillibridge 2, Hayes 1. Wicks 6 fouls and 6 free throws, Kautz 7 fouls, 5 misses. Referee Rieman of Purdue. Crowd 500. Halves 20 minutes.
Grace Lutheran holds instruction in church doctrine this evening at 7 36. Friday evening preaching at Fairport church. Sunday reception for new converts to be baptized.
Wapello mourns as Columbus McCray, a well known local figure, dies Wednesday evening at his home after a long illness. The obituary notes his prominence in the community and his contributions to local affairs.
The obituary records the death of a Connersville-born man who settled near Newport Iowa in 1852 and lived in this city for 55 years. Survived by Mary E. Vaughn and four sons and a daughter, the funeral is set for Friday at 2 pm with Rev. J. E. Newsom officiating. Other items note Marvel Hank’s death from purple spotted fever and spinal meningitis, the marriage of Cecil Sheraday and Nora Crim, F. W. Harding’s 50th anniversary with guests, and H A Otto’s trip to Washington Iowa.
Card certifies druggists refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. Claims stops coughs, heals lungs, prevents serious results from a cold and pneumonia. States no opiates, genuine yellow package, refuse substitutes. Issued by A. W. Morgan at 107 W. 2nd St.
The prayer meeting at the First Presbyterian church is in the church auditorium this evening. A large number of persons will receive baptism and unite with the church using Tabernacle hymn books. The session convenes in the church parlor at 7 o'clock to receive new members.
A brief notice advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy after a shooting scrape with both parties wounded. The ad claims the salve heals wounds sores burns or injuries and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the outlet.
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