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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
7
Dr E H King and Dr E Kane visit Muscatine while many residents and visitors pass through town. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs R H Martin at 509 Grandview avenue on December 30. Travelers include Mrs S J Ripley to Washington IA and Michael Corsco returning to Iowa City after visits.
Rev H W Tuttle of Grinnell Iowa arrived Saturday to lead a week long revival at Mulford Congregational church. He addressed morning and evening services with large crowds and spoke on fitting each man to his place and the value of the Christian life. Special music accompanied both sessions in a high attendance week.
Measles led to pneumonia claiming Lela Shellady, 23 months, at her Muscatine home. Her funeral was held this afternoon. An invalid 15 month old Irwin infant also died yesterday. School reopened with strong turnout despite measles. The South Muscatine Lumber and Box factory resumed operations after a brief shutdown for repairs.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for sour stomach and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes, purifying the stomach, reducing gas and fermentation, and easing symptoms labeled as catarrh, nervousness, or gastritis. It cites a fifty cent price at pharmacies and urges readers to begin use.
Miss Gertrude Fulton returns to Conesville to resume school work. Miss Allie Countriman goes home to Fruitland after visiting in Rock Island and Davenport. Oscar Eigerman resumes work in Rock Island after visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Parker visit South Mccntine. Olga Meister leaves Davenport after a week with the Van Dorne family. George McWehrter returns from Western. Ed Hartman and wife depart for Chicago after ten days with friends.
George E. Johnson of Princeton Illinois formerly residing in Muscatine died last night at 8 45 at Giffey's hotel after a week of illness. A paralysis attack along with asthma and tuberculosis contributed to his death. He was about 61 and worked for Vanatta Fuhlman at the hotel. Relatives will take the body to Princeton for burial. they are expected to arrive this evening.
H F Jarr sues Fred Daut in Wilton claiming overcharge from misweighing hogs. He says 2230 pounds were recorded vs 1600 expected, seeking 39.69 in damages. Attorney A R Whitmer and Carskadden and Pepper represent the plaintiff.
Disfiguring eruptions vanish quickly and the skin becomes clear and velvety after use. The ointment is described as pure wholesome and free of poisonous ingredients. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.
Annual meeting of the First Baptist church is held this evening in the church parlors. Officers will be elected for the coming year and reports of the year just closed will be received.
Charles N. Van Riper and John C. Miller left for Pittsburg to attend the H J Heinz employes annual convention at the company general offices. Aaron Romig, now in Heinz general offices, joined them after visiting here. The meeting will review last year’s work and plan for the coming season.
At St Matthias Church Rev F J Leonard announced 1909 changes to service times. Sunday masses remain 9 and 10 30 with 3 30 vesper, baptism 2 30, Sunday school 3, daily mass 6 30 (8 during May and October), devotions 8 30 on special days and 7 45 evenings.
An advertisement argues stomach ill health from overeating and poor cooking and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural solution. It claims fast digestion, restored gastric fluids, and relief from sour taste and bad breath, offering 50 cent boxes and a free trial by mail.
The 1908 Mississppi river record shows a high of 13.5 feet on July 21 and a low of 1.5 feet on December 10. Total rainfall reached 8.31 inches and snow melt was 24.25 inches, according to Superintendent William Molis of the Water Works. The year’s average river stage was 6.5 feet, with a danger line at 16 feet and historical high-water marks noted for 1881 and 1888.
Nichols IA January 4 Special In a thrilling clash the Nichols Athletics edged the Iowa City Independents 28 to 23 before a large crowd. Nugent starred as Nichols built a late lead with strong team play and sharp scoring from the mapes Healey and F Mapes guards.
The article notes a well attended vesper service on the topic of Prayer led by Rev. J. B. Smith. Miss Amy Hoopes sings a solo and the Y W C A quartet performs. ticket sales for Mrs. Morgridge's song recital are strong.
A December calendar from the German American Savings Bank urges starting a savings account for children. It shows potential balances at ages 21 and after 5 10 15 or 20 years with regular small deposits. Readers are encouraged to begin before January 5 as a wise resolution.
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