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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1909

Page

7

Local News Highlights From Muscatine Society and Travel

Local Muscatine items note visits by Dr E H King and Dr G O Morg ridge in Davenport for professional matters. Davenport visitors F J Igan and Atalissa doctor Brisbine, plus Misses Sadie and Carrie Ford return to Tipton after visits. Various residents travel to Mexico and Oklahoma for studies or visits, with reunions and social events at the National Union lodge and Ada Rebekah lodge.

Dr. Brisbine Atalissa

Norman Post 6.4.8 Installs Officers

Shelby Norman Post No 231 G A R installs officers at its monthly meeting. Incoming commander R B Baird delivers an address praising past service and urging recruitment of veterans. A committee plans Lincoln birthday events while noting post history and finances. The group discusses space in the new courthouse and support for Sons of Veterans.

Shelby Norman R. B. Baird Baird W. H. Millett G. H. Wiles G. W. Schreurs Gus. Schmidt Abraham Lincoln Department of Iowa Grand Army of the Republic Robertson J. H. Munroe Court House Sons of Veterans Mace

Euterpeans Present Third Meeting With Rembrandt Poe And Chopin

Despite the cold a large crowd attended the Euterpean Fraternity third meeting at the high school auditorium. The program featured Rembrandt Poe and Chopin with readings, correlation pieces and instrumental numbers including piano and violin pieces. Miss Bertha Hoover presented Rembrandt images while Mrs. W R Jayne Miss Helene Block and others chaired the acts.

Rembrandt Poe Chopin Oscar Grossheim Bertha Hoover W. R. Jayne Helene H. Block Nelle M. Johnson Louise Eversmeyer Ululume J. F. Devitt Jas. H. St. John Marie Schmidt I. B. Richman Anna Kincaid Julia Hutchinson Helen H. Block Anna _ Kincaid Carl C. Schmidt Edwin L. McColm Frand D. Throop

Lecture on Tuberculosis Symptoms at Library

Dr J G Kime of Des Moines will deliver a free lecture at the P M Musser Library auditorium this evening for county physicians nurses and the public on Tuberculosis and Its Early Symptoms. The talk covers pathology and is part of state health efforts to educate people about tuberculosis.

S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta P. M. Musser J.G. Kime Des Moines Kime State Board of Health

Local Social Roundup of Visits and Travel

The Muscatine and Louisa County Telephone company lists Chas. Woodruff and son Max as passengers to Muscatine Tuesday. Mrs. M. W. Klotz and daughter Gretchen spent Tuesday in Davenport. Mrs. Mary Shearer of Columbus City visited John Lowe in Muscatine. Miss Gertrude Hanna spent Tuesday in Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. P. Linn visited Letts to see Mrs. Linn's sister, Mrs. W. M. McCormick and relatives. Mrs. J. J. Chamberlin traveled to North Liberty to stay with her husband’s relatives. G. J. Church went to Muscatine Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hendrickson hosted dinner at the Commercial with Mrs. R. F. Duncan, Mrs. J. W. Leedom, and Mrs. Sarah Elliott, cousins who had not met in fifty years. Beatrice Klotz left for Bareli, Col. to resume her former job.

Muscatine Louisa County W. M. McCormick J. J. Chamberlin North Liberty G. J. Church T. W. Hendrickson the Commercial R. F. Duncan J. W. Leedom Sarah Elliott Ohio Beatrice Klotz Bareli, Col

Dr Hale’s Household Ointment Offers Quick Skin Relief

Advertises Dr Hale’s Household Ointment claiming permanent cure for itching burning and obstinate skin diseases with first application. Describes as grease free and pleasant to use sold at drug stores for 25 cents direct from Kenyon & Thomas Adams N Y.

First Installation Of Homesteaders Lodge Officers

The first installation of officers for the newly organized Homesteaders lodge occurred last evening at Yeoman hall. Supreme Secretary A. H. Corey of Des Moines served as installing officer. A brief program followed by refreshments and an address on Homesteaders' Fraternal Insurance was well received by members.

Yeoman Hall A. H. Corey Des Moines Corey

Frightful Experience with Biliousness Overcome

A reader is advised that biliousness malaria and constipation are quickly eased by Dr King's New Life Pills priced at 25 cents sold by Havercam's Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercam

Columbus Junction stockholders meeting attended by three local men

W H Zion J L Thurston and R L Klotz traveled to Letts on Tuesday to attend the stockholders meeting.

Columbus Junction W. H. Zion J. L. Thurston R.L. Klotz Letts

East Hill visitors and departures noted in Muscatine

Mr and Mrs William Grunder of Wilton visited Muscatine with Mr and Mrs Robert Finley on Main Street. Grace Shellihorn of Fairport arrived to visit. Jacob Grimm left for Corpus Christi Texas on a landseekers excursion. William Finley of Michigan visits Robert Finley. Gertrude Hanna of Columbus City left after visiting Mrs W Schmuck. Mrs G A Newell of Redfield Illinois left for Lone Tree to visit before returning home. Lee Martin family of Morris Illinois left for Lone Tree after visiting Muscatine. Susan Stanwood of Iowa City left for home. J S Metcalf of 123 Walter Street travelled to West Liberty to visit friends. M Willard of Cincinnati, after visiting Dr Frank Halstead, went to Chicago. N Rosenberger of 1019 East Second Street arrived home from Buffalo after visiting friends and handling business.

William Grunder Wilton Muscatine Robert Finely Main Street Grace Shellihorn Fairport Jacob Grimm Corpus Christi Texas Landseekers William Finley Michigan Robert Finley Gertrude Hanna Columbus City W. Schmuck East Fifth Street G. A. Newell Redfield Lone Tree Lee Martin Morris, Ill Susan Stanwood Iowa City J. S. Metcalf Walter Street West Liberty M. Willard Cincinnati Frank Halstead Chicago N. Rosenberger East Second Street Buffalo

South Cedar Watch Party Entertains Local Teens

Miss Daisy Ridenour hosted a crowd of young people at a watch party in South Cedar on Thursday night. Miss Clara Rockafellow was the guest mentioned as part of the event.

South Cedar Daisy Ridenour Clara Rockafellow

Local Social News Hits From Muscatine and Nearby

Miss Blos som and Miss Gertrude Plumy hosted guests on Friday and Saturday. The Willing Workers meet with Mrs W D Ridenour on Thursday January 14. Miss Vera Hancock hosted a small gathering Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Geo Jewell of Springdale moved into a new home recently purchased from Jock Buchman. Miss Margaret Anderson of West Liberty stayed with cousin Miss Kate Norin. Annette Jackson of West Liberty visited Thursday night and Friday with cousin Miss Vera Hancock.

Blossom Gertrude Plumy Muscatine W. D. Ridenour Vera Hancock Geo. Jewell Springdale Jock Buchman Margaret Anderson West Liberty Kate Noring Annette Jackson Vera Haecock

Religious meetings schedule and annual association notice

The religious meetings committee meets at six this evening with supper and the regular monthly business session. Mrs Weed leads English class at the usual time. Miss Wilson holds Bible class at 7 45. Mrs Reesink group meets Friday instead of Thursday this week. Miss Hoopes invites others to join. All W. W. members urged to attend the annual meeting to review the year and hear Miss Strong on association work.

Weed Miss Wilson Reesink Miss Strong

Root Juice Cure Claims Spark Widespread Health Buzz

Local reports describe hundreds visiting a drug store to buy Root Juice amid bold claims of cures for stomach troubles. Albert Timlick of Cantrell Illinois credits the tonic with restoring appetite and digestion after four bottles. The product sells at Morgan's drug store for one dollar a bottle or three for two dollars fifty.

Albert Timlick Cantrell, Ill Morgan’s

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