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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
5
Musserville Methodist Church hosted a crowded social reception last night as new members were welcomed. About 200 attendees enjoyed informal mingling, impromptu songs, and refreshments as friends and neighbors connected over the event.
Eleven year old Elsie Rayburn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Rayburn, was badly bruised about the head and shoulders when a horse in a buggy lurched forward as she prepared to jump to the ground. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as she stood with one foot on the wheel and the other in the bed of the buggy.
Wapello Iowa district court opens Monday with Judge Withrow and J M Mc Laughlin reporting. The term lists 57 probate cases two state cases Hank larceny and Hartsock desertion 84 continuances 33 appearances five divorces including Shepherd Blake Elder Bentz and Simmons. Grand jury to meet 1 30 p m first day. County board closes unfinished business before swearing in O C Farmer next Monday. Local officials and residents attend meetings and events. Marvel Hank funeral held Friday.
After a two month gap regular prayer services will resume at Musserville Methodist Church tomorrow. Epworth League meetings restart at 6 30 pm followed by the 7 30 pm evening service with Rev P M Conant delivering the sermon. New members are expected be welcomed as several already join this month. Mr and Mrs Oliver Greisler of Ottawa Illinois returned home after holiday visits.
Rev Billy Sunday closes the first week of Sun revival meetings in Bloomington Illinois reporting a record attendance of 49000 for the week. Evening crowds reached 5500 and afternoon 2500 with weekly collections totaling 1011 dollars. He admonishes church members to act and distribute prayer lists to spur converts.
Miss Seevers of Des Moines state secretary of the Y W C A addressed more than 200 girls at the association building. She spoke of the work across the state and offered helpful remarks. Mrs. M W Stirlen, president, urged expansion of quarters as demand grows. Miss Mae Kent read and Miss Sneichen played two solos.
After a weeks long break the Epworth league of the First Methodist church will host a big rally tomorrow at 6 30 PM in the church parlors. The program features several religious workers with Rev J C Willits delivering a talk on league work and inviting new converts to join active league effort for the coming year.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It asserts the product is mild and pleasant to take and does not cause nausea or griping. A. W. Morgan.
Charles Blanchard of Portland Oregon arrived Tuesday to visit relatives in Foster and Muscatine Island for an indeterminate period. Local families including the Meyers Kleists Bowser and others hosted Christmas and New Year gatherings at homes in Wilton Illinois City and nearby areas. The Baptist church Sunday school held well attended Christmas exercises on Christmas Eve.
Police seek Dr. George W. Jones of Keokuk missing since Christmas night from Burlington. Described as 6 feet tall, 185 pounds, open face, bald with hair around, 31, Elk member. Wore a black frock coat and brown stripe suit with tailor S S Lowitz & Sons Keokuk Iowa. card bears his signature.
River forecast shows slowly rising stages along the Mississippi from Le Claire to Muscatine. Local forecaster J M Sherier notes Dubuque Davenport Muscatine readings with height changes in feet and tenths.
Special services will be held at the tabernacle tomorrow with Professor E A Steiner of Grinnell as the speaker. Afternoon session for men begins at 2 30 while the evening talk at 7 30 is open to the public. Steiner, famed nationwide for his intellect and social insight, has studied immigration and post engagement globally and is highly regarded by local ministers and citizens.
An old ad promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for throat and lung diseases at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with prices 5c and $1.00.
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