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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

6

Death of N D Pyles Leaves Community in Grief

Funeral arrangements follow the death of N D Pyles, a long time Nean & Co. hardware and grocery man in the area. Born 1853 in Pennsylvania, he moved with his parents to Ohio and Iowa, married late in life, and left a large family including relatives in Aledo and Washington. He endured a long illness with patience and was mourned by friends and neighbors at his passing in Drning.

Pyles Tion Nean & Co A Pyles Asylvania Ohio Ington County Iowa Towa Duncan Columbus City Columbus Aledo Washington Les Fresno California Hall United Out Ted Mary Nelson Muscatine Hutton Frank Johnston Wapel Jennie Steele Wapello 3. C. Smith Fruitland J. O. Frizell H. O. Weaver Emily Darrow G. A. Salmon Henry Leonhard Frank Baker Geneseo John Hulls Curtis Place George Hanft William Pickard Conroe Texas Nicholas Pickard Grandvivew Louisa County Pickard

Pink Pills Rehabilitate Rheumatic Contractor’s Recovery

George M. Glading of Detroit credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with saving his life after severe rheumatism left him paralyzed. After months of doctors saying he would not recover, six weeks of treatment enabled him to walk again and resume hard work, with ongoing employment of extra men. Pills sold by druggists or by the Dr Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady.

George M. Glading Dumontier Street Detroit Mich Modern Woodmen of America Camp 957 Custer Williams Michigan

Mrs J D Kephart Plans Brief Rochester Visit

Mrs J D Kephart of 1924 Fulham Avenue traveled to Rochester Indiana this morning as a passenger and will make a brief visit there.

J. D. Kephart Fulham Avenue Rochester

Bishop of Wall Street Delivers Comedy of Errors in Muscatine

The Rev. William Wilkinson, known as the Bishop of Wall Street, arrived in Muscatine to speak at Trinity Church but confused Clinton and Muscatine dates. He recalled his misstep of mistaking the rector’s beard absence for a missing beard of the host, then prepared to conduct nine days of mission services after a detour to Boston.

Wall Street Mr. Wilkinson Customs House New York Financial District Wilkinson Trinity Church William Wilkinson Minneapolis Muscatine Dr. Judd Clinton A. I. E. Boss Trinity Rock Island Boston Mass Boss

Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Cover Gash at Havercamp’s

An ugly gash should be covered with clean bandages saturated with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Heals burns wounds sores piles. 25 cents. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp’s

Revival Services Held at Keota Methodist Church

Evangelistic services have continued for two weeks at Keota's Methodist church with strong attendance and attentive crowds. Pastor Rev J F Robertson delivered sermons while E A Hulse directed music featuring a 16 member choir a 6 piece orchestra and a junior choir of 25 to 30 members. Evelyn Bales sang a solo and the group whistled a number Friday. The Holy City was performed as a special number and conversions have occurred as meetings run nightly with expectations of great results.

Keota Methodist Church J. F. Robertson Evelyn Bales E. A. Hulse Holy City

YWCA appoints women to committee chairs

At a YWCA meeting yesterday, members selected chairs for finance Miss Henry Jayne, membership Miss Ida McQuown, rooms Miss Winifred Giesler, religious meetings Miss Minnie Headley, Bible study Mrs. A K Raff, library Mrs. Nellie Sawyer, entertainment Mrs. Will Hine, reception Mrs. J B Hunt, hospitality Miss Frances Peabeck, cafeteria Legler, extension Miss Frances E Hawley, girls department Miss Adda Washburn, affiliation Miss Mary Co Dean, city mission work Mrs. Ed Day. Nineteen new members joined the association, with a social committee meeting set for tomorrow at 7 PM and Fellowship club gym work tonight.

Henry Jayne Ida McQuown Winifred Giesler Minnie Headley A. K. Raff Nellie Sawyer Will Hine J. B. Hunt Frances Peabeck Legler Frances E. Hawley Girls’ Department Adda Washburn Mary Co. Dean City Mission Work Ed. Day 3. OS

Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Remedy for Constipation

An advertisement claims serious digestive relief from Dr King’s New Life Pills addressing head ache stomach liver and bowel trouble. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.

Wilton Businesses Adopt Early Evening 6 PM Close

Wilton business leaders including A. T. Nelson and S. H. Wise vote to close shops at 6 p m every weekday except Saturday during winter until April 1. The move takes effect January 27. Local social notes mention weddings and visits among residents from Muscatine Davenport Newton and Des Moines with several travel plans and family events.

A. R. Leith Davenport Helen Irene Sneisten Iowa City Henry Angerer Muscatine W. D. Harris S. C. Magden Des Moines F. B. James Chas. McGillivray T. B. Kelley D. E. Smith Geo. Sherberger Newt Edge Newton Grace Woodhouse A. C. Shiflett Chas. Duncan H. W. Wildasin West Liberty

Bijou Vaudeville House Opens in Muscatine With Big Lineup

The Bijou Theatre company leases the Gremmel building on West Second to redevelop it as a premier vaudeville house. A carload of scenery, 400 opera chairs, and 3000 feet of moving pictures arrive from Chicago. Opening night features Charles and Marie Heclow and Harry Newman. A February 1 matinee for Muscatine children is free.

Gremmel West Second Street Bijou Theatre Company Chicago Charles and Marie Heclow Harry Newman Paris Muscatine Bijou Western Vaudeville Managers Association United States

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed by Druggists

Certification states all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It stops coughing, heals lungs, prevents serious results, la grippe coughs, pneumonia, and consumption. Contains no opiates. Genuine yellow package. A. W. Morgan, 107 W. 2nd St.

Foley A. W. Morgan W. 2Nd St

Teachers Meet at Illinois City HL

Rock Island County Division No 2 teachers held a well attended meeting in Illinois City. Curtis D Foster presided and discussed public school conditions with valuable suggestions from attendees. The next gathering is set for April 25 at Illinois City.

Illinois City Rock Island Division No. 2 Curtis D. Foster Maude Brisbine Laura France Pearl Watson Emma Anderson Charles Ege Meigs Hays Hazel Hays Olive Hays Julia Eckhardt Julia Fuhr Anna Maple Dora Winegard Lula Morehead

Railway suit for damages set for trial

H. A. Ambler of Burlington Indiana visited the city on Monday. Miss Sue Erwin and Miss Flo Cooper, both of Burlington, will leave Tuesday for Corpus Christi Texas to visit Mrs. John Duncan, sister of Miss Erwin.

H. A. Ambler Burlington Sue Erwin Flo Cooper Corpus Christi Texas John Duncan

Annual Meeting of West Liberty Christian Church

The annual meeting and roll call service of the Christian church will be held Wednesday January 22 at 2 p m All members and friends are urged to attend The program includes hymns scripture reading prayers roll call election of officers financial and Sunday school reports and discussions of church needs and improvements

West Liberty The Christian Church C. M. Nichols Henry Mosher Artie Gates L. W. Swein Junior Endeavor Society Isabelle Green Endeavor Society Nannie Osborn H.B. Watters Ladies’ Aid Society S. R. Propst W. W. McClun

District court opens after weeklong adjournment

Wapello Iowa January 21 district court met Monday after a roughly seven day adjournment. The session included the case of Chet Kelly versus the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company continuing at the county courthouse.

Wapello District Court Chet Kelly Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul

Hawkeyes Defeat Grinnell College in Low-Scoring Tilt

Iowa City January 21 Special Iowa university edged Grinnell 26 to 20 in a rough defensive contest. Buckner and Stewart led Iowa while Grinnell guards were superior to forwards as fouls and slow play dominated the second half.

Iowa City Iowa University Grinnell Epperson Iowa Buckner Stewart Buckner-Norton Morrissey L. G Ramsell Perrine R. F

The Joy of It Freed From Piles

A historic notice extols relief from piles or hemorrhoids. It declares the misery itching and bleeding end when cured, noting many letters praising being freed from the disease and the fear of surgery.

Dr. A. W. Chase's Ointment Ends Piles Suffering

A U S ad claims Dr. A. W. Chase's Ointment provides instant relief for piles and cures, citing a Marysville Ohio testimonial after twenty years of itch relief. It advertises 50 cents a box and lists Buffalo New York manufacturers and local dealers.

A. W. Chase Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y John Auer East 5Th St Marysville Ohio A. W. Morgan

Celebration by Always Ready Club at Inez Cooley Studio

The Always Ready Club marked its anniversary with a musical program at Miss Inez Cooley’s studio, 300 East Second Street, last evening. About twenty guests attended as solos and duets by Ella Nyenhuis, Florence Custer, Mabel Custer, and others were performed, followed by refreshments.

Always Ready Club Inez Cooley East Second Street Ella Nyenhuis I. Cooley Louisana Purchase W. L. White Florence Custer Grace Giesenhaus Florence Weltz Walter Fahey Mabel Custer Soupir D' Amour Viola Tilgner Hazel Ashcraft Mrs. J. D. Fulliam I. E. Cooley

Eczema Now Curable by ZEMO Remedy

Promotes ZEMO as a topical cure for eczema and skin diseases. Claims to stop itching instantly and destroy germs, with permanent cure. Advertises Druggists and E W Rose Medical Co of St. Louis with A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street as seller.

E. W. Rose Med. Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan West Second Street

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