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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

2

Impressive Royal Neighbors and Woodmen Installation Event

Mrs Kate Dunker welcomes Woodbine camp 142 as Royal Neighbors of America and Modern Woodmen officers are installed before 400 attendees. She outlines R N of A history from 1888 to 1895, membership figures, insurance options, and local camp finances.

Royal Neighbors Woodmen of America R. N. of A Oracle Kate Dunker Emma Neitzel P. Ingham Emma Hoeffen Miss Addleman Josephine Stirlen Mabel Addleman Woodbine Camp 142 Royal Neighbors of Royal Neighbors of America Ladies’ Auxiliary Council Bluffs Woman’s Beneficial Society

Our Pie Lemon Pies Promised Easy Home Baking

A promotional note urges readers to try "OUR PIE" Lemon mix for simple affordable pies. Sold in airtight packs at grocers for 10 cents, with a guarantee under Pure Food Laws.

Obituary Clears Path As Mrs. Willson Dies After Iowa City Operation

Mrs. Patience Faris Willson of Denison Kansas is mourned by husband W. E. Willson and children Leslie Erma and Ada after a surgery in Iowa City. A devout Sharon Reformed Presbyterian member, she passed away at 10 30 yesterday following a Tuesday operation. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from Sharon church.

W. E. Willson Iowa City Patience Faris Willson Isaiah Faris Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church

Talented pianist Nell Johnson opens piano lessons in Muscatine

Nell Johnson, now residing at 509 West Third Street, Muscatine, brings fifteen years of teaching experience and the Leschetizky method to local music circles. A Mt Pleasant alumna, she studied under Dr Rommel and Miss Wyman and has performed with notable Iowa musicians.

Muscatine Nell Johnson Mt. Pleasant, Inc Johnson Conservatory of Music Iowa Wesleyan University Mt. Pleasant A. Rommel Conservatory Chicago Iowa Wesleyan University. As A Pupil of Dr. Rommel Rommel Frances Streigel-Burke Des Moines Padereski Madame Bloomfield-Zeister Catine

Reorganization of Baptist Young People's Union

The Baptist Young People's Union at First Baptist Church re organized last evening with strong turnout. Over 100 names were added to the roll and many more expected in the next two weeks. Elected officers include President Matthew Westrate Vice president Frank Sample Secretary Milo Smith Treasurer Dr R W Durkee Chorister Miss Laura Porter Pianist Miss Anna Scott.

Baptist Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Church Matthew Westrate Frank Sample Milo Smith R. W. Durkee Laura Porter Anna Scott

Officers Elected for Coming Year

The Y. M. C. A. annual meeting approved officer reports and noted a membership gain. Elected for the coming year were President P. W. Francis, Vice President W. L. Roach, Secretary F. L. Bihlmeier, Treasurer Ray Hoover, and board members including Francis, Roach, Bihlmeier, Bliven, Hoover, Hutchinson, Beach, Sinnett, Chase, Hoopes, Horst, and Jayne.

Association P. W. Francis W. L. Roach F. L. Bihlmeier Ray Hoover W. E. Bliven Z. W. Hutchinson Fred Beach

Milholm Family Return After Visit in City

Mrs Bert Milholm and daughter Miss Mabel leave West Seventh street after a visit at Mrs M Cochran home. They traveled back to their residence this morning.

Bert Milholm Mabel

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Health Benefits

The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for impure blood and tiredness and urges daily use. Testimonials claim improved appetite sleep and vitality with seven bottles of the liquid or Sarsatabs tablets. Manufactured by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass sells nationwide at 100 doses for one dollar.

Hood Rs. A. A Howake Taunton Mass Willliam Mercatt Parkerford Eeet H. Cowpel Perry Street C. I. Hood Co Lowell

Home-made cigars prompt city canvass by committee

A Muscatine committee of 35 cigarmakers canvassed city dealers urging sales of local brands. They note 35 workers were employed before saloon closures and many quit after. Dealers largely supported the effort though some faced customers seeking foreign makes.

Union Muscatine

Piles cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO ointment

PAZO ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or money back. Box offers 50 cents.

Annual Meeting Plans at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church will hold its annual meeting in the church parlors on Friday January 17 with officers to be elected and reports to be submitted. The usual banquet is omitted this year though the Men's club will serve a banquet next week. Tonight the pastor leads services and members vote on new members and baptismal services.

First Baptist Church

Get Acquainted Social Big Success at First Congregational

A large crowd attended the Get Acquainted social at the First Congregational church, corner of Third and Chestnut, featuring an informal program with orchestra selections, readings by Miss Mae Kent and Vivian Hunter Johnson, solos by Miss Ethel Riemcke and Stella Richard, and a duet by Misses Miriam and Helen Bliven. Refreshments followed as attendees enjoyed a cordial evening of introductions and conversation.

Billy First Congregational Church Third Chestnut Streets March—Gounod Mae Kent Ethel Riemcke Miriam Helen Bliven Vivian Hunter Johnson Stella Richard

Lincoln Day Observance Held By Major John Circle

The Major John Circle met last evening to plan Lincoln's Birthday observance on February 12. Officers were installed for the year with Isabelle Norton as president and Mrs. E. B. Lewis installing officer. A past president badge was presented to Mrs. E. B. Lewis.

John Lincoln E. B. Lewis M. Hoffman Isabelle Norton Mary Caspar Sarah Spence Josie Sherberger Maud McCord Mamie Miller Magegie Zettler Ass’t Esther St. Clair Anna Eichoff Nettie Casper Anna Bishop Maggie Zettler Grace Hoffman Sarah Geible Martha Buchanan Anna von Dresky Anna Fichoff Carrie de Forest

Wapello Lodge and Chapter Hold Joint Installation

Wapello Lodge No. 5 A F and A M and Wapello Chapter No. 257 O E S held a joint officer installation at the Masonic hall Tuesday evening with a large attendance. After ceremonies, refreshments and social time followed.

Wapello Wapello Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Hall Mattie B. Hunt Mount Vernon Iowa Mrs. H. V. Hunt

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