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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
7
Citizens flock to see Mr. Cooper as his claim that the human stomach is degenerate attracts thousands. Testimonials from Mrs. Emerson and Mr. Brooks praise Cooper’s New Discovery for stomach, catarrh, and related ailments, with Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store backing the sales.
A long list of residents and visitors departed the city yesterday for Davenport Bayfield Peoria and other towns. Individuals include Mrs F P Sawyer Mrs Sarah Busch Miss Fanny Manley Miss Emma Millhouse Mrs J M Richards Miss Mary Ryan Mrs Kate Bast Mrs Margaret Stout Mr and Mrs E O Greenwant and many others traveling for visits duties or to resume studies. The note also lists a farm sale and the return of relatives traveling with a funeral party from Pawnee City Nebraska to Kinross Iowa.
Mel Trotter the reformer spoke to about 5000 in Bloomington Ill and fifty nine attendees came forward at the close. The revival drew packed crowds with six thousand five hundred in the tabernacle and overflow meetings at First M E church. Sunday noted Mrs Sims will assist and spoke of her whist fame before converting to religion. A Lincoln dispatch reports Billy Sunday will appear at a Lincoln chautauqua on August 15 in central Illinois, his only engagement there.
Easy lemon chocolate and custard pies for 12 year olds and experienced cooks using OUR PIE. Full directions on each package. Pie is a daily diet staple not a luxury. Order today and tell friends of the good results.
Miss Mabel Rippey and Ernest Meeker visited at Charles Meeker’s home. Families from Conesville, Corning and Muscatine were guests or travelers this week. Grace Reformed Church revival reports sixteen converts and continues through next week.
The fifth annual conference of the Sixth Missionary department of the Episcopal church will meet at St Pauls church in Des Moines Iowa starting January 16 1908. Bishops clerical and lay delegates from Colorado Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota and Wyoming will attend with speakers including Bishop Charles H Brent archdeacon Hudson Stuck and Arthur Selden Lloyd.
Simple remedy for la grippe claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and heals lungs to prevent pneumonia. Warns against substitutes and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package. Endorsed by A. W. Morgan of 107 W. 2nd St.
Miss Luella Pearce of Philadelphia and Miss Bessie Hoopes will speak to the Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Thursday at 3 PM at Mrs. P. W. Glee’s home. Pearce will discuss deaconess work and experiences. Hoopes will share East Hill mission insights. Edna Francis will lead music. All members urged to attend.
River bulletin notes stage height changes for Dubuque Davenport Muscatine with readings in feet and minor delta values. Forecast from Le Claire to Muscatine anticipates only very slight Mississippi changes. J M Sherier local forecaster signs the report.
Miss Ina Ingersoll state superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Junior League spoke last evening at the First Methodist church before a large audience. She has lectured in 200 churches this year on the leagues importance and its training function for younger members. The talk urged older members to take active part and explained the leagues work and state impact.
Kalona Iowa Jan 7 Mrs S S Stoner and family from Iowa City visit the Palmers. Revival meetings started at the M E church last Sunday. Residents make short trips to Washington Riverside Lone Tree and Columbus Junction over the period with various relatives and guests.
An ad touts Rengo as a harmless fat reducer that reduces weight without wrinkles. It claims rapid fat loss, compares favorably to other methods, and offers free trial mailings from Detroit while selling at drugstores for 1.00 per box. Local mention notes availability in Muscatine via A. Morgan, Druggist.
The Y W C A announces its annual meeting set for Monday January 15 at its headquarters. State Secretary Miss Seevers of Des Moines will address members and six directors will be elected. A separate special meeting with Miss Seevers speaking at Mrs J R Realing’s Mulberry avenue home is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 oclock. The Fellowship club meets tonight and gymnasium activities resume.
Grace Merritt stars as Mary Tudor in When Knighthood Was in Flower at Muscatine with a capable cast. The one woman show impressed despite a small audience, praised for vivid, fresh portrayal and strong supporting moments from Jane and John Brandon.
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