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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1908

Page

5

Royal Reserve Officers Installed in Muscatine

Royal Reserve society held a large installation ceremony last night in Muscatine. Mrs. L. W. Barkhurst supreme secretary attended and installed new officers. She praised the state order’s growth and announced formation of the Royal Aid Society auxiliary with a meeting planned next Tuesday at Mrs. W. A. S. Hall’s home on East Second Street to perfect the organization.

Royal Reserve Society Order C. A. Cazer Des Moines L. W. Barkhurst Muscatine Royal Aid Society W. A.S. Hall East Second

Witness for defense swears Snell insane over will

In Clinton Illinois on January 15 a defense witness, J R Bosserman, said he believed Colonel Tom Snell was not of sound mind when he made his will and could not consider a man sane who did the things he did. Bosserman helped witness a codicil, and his testimony drew close jury attention in a bomb in Snell case.

Clinton Ill Tom. Snell J. R. Bosserman Bosserman Snell

Millinery Stock for Sale at G M Titus

Good business chance advertised for 700d stock of millinery items. Stock described as ready for sale. Call at once to G. M. Titus at 213 Iowa Ave for details and purchase.

G. M. Titus Iowa Ave

Tourists Win at Shenandoah Iowa 46 to 25

Tourists defeated the Soldier Boys 46 to 25 at Shenandoah Iowa with a confident crowd assuming victory but the home team held strong on defense. Muscatine s season record appears affected by the loss, with lingering questions about performance and form.

Muscatine Beats Shenandoah in Easy 46 to 25 Victory

Muscatine basketball defeated Shenandoah Company B 46 to 25 in Shenandoah Ia. The Muscatine lineup featured Kautz Fuller Lillibridge Hayes and Morgan as key players. Muscatine led 29 to 16 at halftime and maintained the advantage through the game.

Muscatine Kautz Fuller Lillibridge Hayes Morgan Shenandoah Wanderers

Electric Bitters Promised Relief for Kidney Trouble

In plain, concise terms the ad promotes Electric Bitters as a painless remedy for back and kidney trouble, contrasting it with weaker remedies. The note cites Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the place to buy the product for 50 cents.

Havercamp

East Hill Dies After Hunting Accident in Atlantic

Henry Behler died Monday night from blood poisoning linked to a hunting accident in October. Brother Charles Behler left for Atlantic Iowa after receiving word, joining the funeral held this afternoon. The incident occurred when a discharge burned his hand, later leading to infection.

Charles Behler Wilton Atlantic Henry Tri M Park Avenue Methodist Church Mabel Addleman

Fellowship Club sleigh ride ends with oyster supper

The Fellowship Club concluded a sleigh ride then returned to the rooms where an oyster supper was served. The Bible class to reorganize for work meets this evening at the Y W rooms from 7 45 to 8 45 under Miss Sade Wilson. Mrs Harbaughs tailoring class also meets this evening. The Automatic Bible Study Club will meet at the Y W at 730 this evening.

Fellowship Club Kings Sade Wilson Y. W

War poet James Ryder Randall dies in Augusta at 65

James Ryder Randall of Augusta Georgia famed for the poem Maryland My Maryland died yesterday afternoon at age 65. The writer behind the patriotic Civil War piece rests in this city.

James Ryder Randall Georgia Augusta Maryland

Walking Becomes Pleasure With Grape Nuts Benefit

A Blount Springs, Alabama resident recounts indigestion relief after five years of boarding and poor eating. After trying many remedies she began Grape-Nuts with walking and gained 10 pounds while mornings and daily workouts became enjoyable. She notes others with similar improvements and mentions Postum Co. promotes the product with "There's a Reason."

Blount Springs Ala Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Bank of Snow Saves a Girl From Injuries

A snow bank averted serious harm for Hazel Miles eleven-year-old daughter of Herbert Miles near Fruitland after a buggy upset. A streetcar frightened the horse causing the mishap on Hershey Avenue. Hazel escaped with a slight head cut and walked away as the buggy was damaged.

Hazel Miles Herbert Miles Fruitland

Youth dies after skating accident at Grandview pond

Fourteen year old George Funck son of Mrs Rebecca Funck dies from typhoid pneumonia contracted after falling through ice on a pond near his home. He lingered after the incident and death occurred at his Grandview avenue residence. He attended Franklin school and worked at South Muscatine Lumber company. He leaves a mother a brother John and a sister Mrs George McCloskey. funeral Friday at 2 pm from the family home with Rev George Meier officiating. Interment Greenwood cemetery.

Charlies Gerrett Riverside John Funck Rock Island Edwin Sprockett Davenport Clinton Mary Marlin Charles Decatur Ill Hershey Avenue Ted Framler Near Letts Michael Shaunessey Island Rolland Gray George McAvoy Sampson Street George Beckley Ainsworth August Berg Demorest Avenue Charles Groetzner Wapello George Funck Rebecca Funck Grandview Avenue Franklin School South Muscatine Lumber Company John George McCloskey George Meier German Lutheran Church Greenwood Cemetery

Balance Adjustment for Y W C A Finances

Reported cash balance of 497.04 by the Tuesday Journal was incorrect after accounting for bills payable totaling 314.52. The corrected balance is 182.52, reflecting the true available funds.

Epworth League Plans Social for New Members

Epworth League of Musserville Methodist church votes for a January 28 reception to entertain new members at the church. Miss Ivy Ryan hosts the event with a musical program in an informal setting. Rev. W. H. Thomlinson of Chicago arrives tonight for revival meetings at Mulford mission starting with a praise service. Rev. P. M. Conant and Rev. L. E. Kettlekamp also spoke at recent services drawing strong attendance.

Epworth League Musserville Methodist Church Ivy Ryan Demorest Avenue W. H. Thomlinson Chicago Mulford Mission Spangler’s Chapel P. M. Conant L. E. Kettlekamp Quincey, Jr South Muscatine German Methodist Church

The Agony of Itching Ends With Hale's Ointment

Readable ad copy notes relief from all skin diseases with Dr Hale's Household Ointment. Claims rapid healing for cuts burns abrasions. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.

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Royal Reserves Supreme Sec Retary Shenandoah, Iowa Company FE Soldier Boys Fident Highland Park Col Kis Des Moines Y Nebraska Varsity Sioux City Giants Military Five Sioux City Majestic Theater Hemenway & Dodd, Proprietors G. O. Hemenway Mr. Brown & Company Black Rocks Paul Revere D&g H. —. Barnard CO East Second Street Jewelers East Hill Henry Behler Atlantic, LA West Vast Hill Ross Hurlbut Hattie Duncan Cedar Rapids Fred Will Wood Russell McCoy Washington Street Harold Meyers Moline THE Ruthenberg Clothing Company Joe South Muscatine News South End Greo Funck Lad Ment Amy Hoopes Ames lIa Agricultural College J. E. Hoopes Stewart Road Elizabeth Harvey Sarah A. Figg Arthur Payne Conesville Dr. Pentzer C. A. Giesenhaus Cash Grocer Real Estate Security Titus Loan and Investment Company W. G. Block CO Iowa Avenue
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