New Year Urges Quick Sweep of Small Accounts
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
2
Homesteaders to Install Officers in Muscatine Lodge
Supreme Secretary A. H. Corey of Des Moines will install the Muscatine lodge officers at Yeoman hall on Tuesday evening January 5. He will also deliver the principal address as part of a scheduled program highlighting the recently organized lodge and its progress as a fraternal beneficiary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman Hall
A. H. Corey
Des Moines
Muscatine Lodge
Corey
Muscatine Lodge Installs New Officers In 1908
The Muscatine camp organized mid 1908 marks first installation of new officers. Officers include President B F Dyer Vice President Mrs M Lewis Secretary Treasurer E C Ingraham Marshall Miss Goldie Spence Chaplain Mrs Margaret Switzer Man at Arms Alfred Tohm Herald E J Macklin Lady of Entertainment Mrs E C Ingraham Lady of Charity Mrs Sarah A Spence Corey Excellent Speaker Mr Corey install ing officer noted as second highest officer. A full attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh and
Mulberry Streets
Des Moines
Muscatine
B. F. Dyer
M. Lewis
E.C. Ingraham
Marshall
Goldie Spence
Margaret Switzer
Man At Arms
Alfred Tohm
E. J. Macklin
E. C. Ingraham
Sarah A. Spence
Corey
Order
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment
An advertisement promises cures for itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or a money refund. It emphasizes guaranteed relief with PAZO OINTMENT priced at 50 cents.
Board Meeting Postponed Due to Poor Attendance
The monthly meeting of the board of education, which was to be held last evening, was postponed until next Friday evening because attendance was weak. Only two members were present at the City Superintendent Chevalier's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Chevalier
Engineer William Healey Dies at Eldon
William Healey, engineer for Rock Island Nos. 61 and 62, died Thursday afternoon in Eldon. He was well known among local railroad employees and respected by fellow workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Healey
Rock Island
Eldon
Healey
Truth and Quality Laxative Promoted as Gentle Remedy
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe effective laxative. It claims the product cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or need to increase doses. It notes physicians approve its natural action and urges purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Broad Health Benefits
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that enriches blood components, strengthens white and red cells, and offers protection and restoration of health. It lists cures for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness fatigue dyspepsia loss of appetite debility and overall system support.
Patrick Rabbitt Dies at Home After Long Illness
Patrick Rabbitt, age seventy nine, longtime Muscatine resident, died at his niece Mrs. Henry J. Fuller’s home at Cedar and Eighth streets after a two month pneumonia illness. He lived at 708 Linn street for fifty five years and was a Catholic church member. Born in Ireland he immigrated in 1853. Funeral set for Monday at 9 am from St Matthias church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Patrick Rabbitt
Henry J. Fuller
Cedar
Eighth Streets
Rabbitt
Linn Street
Fuller
Ireland
United States
Mary Reilly
St. Matthias Church
Independents Seek State Regulation of Telephone Business
Iowa independent telephone interests push for state supervision similar to Nebraska law. They seek a railroad or public utilities commission to oversee telephone services, with talks held with the governor, incoming governor, attorney general, and the state railroad commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone
Iowa
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
General Public Utilities Commission
New York
Soldier Boys Triumph 55 to 5 Over Chicago Five
Militia team Company C easily beat Mark White Cardinals of Chicago 55 to 5 in an armory exhibition. In the first half the Company C seconds held the visitors to 5 points while scoring 10. The regulars dominated the second half, piling up 45 more, led by Asthalter with ten field goals in twenty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Mark White Cardinals
Chicago
Company C Five
Soldier Boys
Company C
Big High Asthalter
Fuller
Volger
Hayes
Fifer
Muscatine
Roach
Rn Richards
F. Hill
Asthalter
C. Morgan
Rural Carriers Form Muscatine Association Officers Elected
Muscatine rural mail carriers perfected a local association at city hall with representation from most offices. C M Adams of Davenport spoke on roads and county organization while Postmaster R S McNutt praised the plan. Officers elected: President S Plumly, First VP Earl De Camp, Second VP Oscar Eves, Secretary W B Barkalow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Conesville
Stockton
Fruitland
C. M. Adams
Davenport
R. S. McNutt
S. Plumly
Earl de Camp
Oscar Eves
West Liberty
W. B. Barkalow
Atalissa
Annual Meeting of Muscatine Cigar Makers union held
The Muscatine Cigarmakers Union No 120 met at the Trades and Labor Hall with strong attendance. Election results name John Plate as President A Mozier as Vice President Klopp as Recording Secretary and Treasurer H F Kuriger as Financial Secretary and Corresponding Treasurer Labor Custodian and Henry F Kuriger. other posts filled by Tadewald Mucha Kern Blaha and trustees and committees named among delegates and executive board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Cigarmakers Union No. 120
Trades and Labor Hall
John Plate
A. Mozier
Klopp
H. F. Kuriger
John Mucha
Funeral for 15 month Ruth Shinnabarger held at home
Private funeral services for Ruth Shinnabarger, 15 months old, were conducted at the family residence on Mulberry Avenue by Rev. J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian church. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Shinnabarger
Frank Shinnabarger
Mulberry Avenue
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Lone Tree Community Notes Bridge Many Local Visits
A collection of short notices from Lone Tree Iowa detailing visits and travels among residents. Mr and Mrs W J Griffith return to Waterloo after Christmas with the Hess family. E Liverly of Morning Sun joins the Faires household. Edna Potter visits Dr Will Potter in Kinross. Jesse and Bert Fuller come from Nebraska to see A P Fuller. Mrs Robert Blonda rides to Cedar Rapids. Mrs J D Sperry returns from Rock Island. Peter Weise returns to Laurens with family to stay a few weeks. James France visits Davenport for holiday with Henry. Amos Fuller family returns from Decatur county. Irene Ellman of Muscatine visits Beulah Riggs. B G Jayne leaves for Muscatine then New York City. Third lecture of the course to be held in Fisher Opera house with Bill Bone as entertainer. Gertrude Shibley visits Cedar Rapids. Puzzles note from Oskaloosa Herald about a Lincoln family with six persons and various relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Liverly
Morning Sun
Faires
Edna Potter
Will Potter
Kinross
Jesse
Bert Fuller
Nebraska
A. P. Fuller
Robert Blonda
B. G. Jayne
Muscatine
New York City
Fisher Opera House
Bill Bone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Miles
J. P. Brissell
Tonopah, Nev
Tri City -Loan Company
Brady St
Metzger
Muscatine Broom Factory
E. P. Day
East Second Street
J. Linn Hoopes
P. O
New Lodge
Education Board
Hood
Monia
Telephone Companies
Commission
Rural Carriers Form Association
Organization of Muscatine Branch
Foley
Bright
A. W. Morgan
Inter-State Poultry Fanciers Association
Brighton
S. B. Dimond
Albany
B. A. Metz
East 3Rd Street
Michigan
Eldo Murrey & Co
Charlotte
Harry Glatstein
H. Bishop & Son
Hill
City of
Journal Office
West Second Street
Sycamore
Woodlawn
Frank Cook
Battereon Stores
E. 3d St
W. 2Nd
E. 2Nd St
Reliance Loan CO
Guarantee Loan Co
Jacob Hintermeister
Chester
J. P. Wagner
Grandview
Kemble & Kemble
Muscatine County
A. C. Cox
Peto
Pacific Coast
The
Boyd Transfer Co
Minneapolis, Minn
U. S
de Gaigne & Co
E. Randolph Street
6Th and Spring Streets
Whitacre
A. Journal
Fred Schoenig
Lucas St
Shinnabarger Funeral
Family Residence
Lone Tree
W. J. Griffith
Waterloo
Hess
Gertrude Shibley
Cedar Rapids
Oskaloosa
Lincoln
Ohio
Baltimore
Will Cooper
Third
Cedar Streets
Lederer, Strauss & Co., Inc
S. Dakota Land
G. M. Wolfe
Olin Ta
J. Greenblatt
E. Second Street
E. 5Th St
Pioneer
Lenox Silk Works
Fifth Ave
Automatic Machine Girls
Vienna
Pearl Button Co
Vienna Pearl Button Co
Machine Girls
Pioneer Button Co
Schaefer
Commercial Hotel
Sam
Wentha Ry. Corres. School
Freeport
Ill
West Front Street
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