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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
4
A vintage advertisement touts Wyath's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple at home solution to gray hair. It promises even darkening, restored gloss, and younger appearance with nightly applications using a sponge or brush.
Revival meetings near conclusion at Most Baptist church draw attendees amid strong turnout. Seventy two professions of faith reported by Denny and R V Meigs as Rev Meigs discusses depravity in relation to recent outrages in Muscatine. Tonight’s sermon topics include timidity and laughter at Mr Affraid Will Be Laughed At with songs by Professor D O Linton and Leonard Plessy.
Miss Georgia Gookin of Columbus Junction marries David R. Williams of Crawfordsville in a home ceremony attended by family. Rev T M Babot officiated. After the wedding the couple left for Chicago and will establish a farm home near Crawfordsville next spring. The bride runs a millinery business in Columbus Junction and the groom is a respected local farmer with many friends.
Mrs. Truemphy, alone at 117 Boat Second Street between 7 and 8 PM, fought off a middle aged intruder bent on stealing $45 found in a pocketbook. She bears bruises to the chest arms and throat and shows a bite mark on her right thumb. The man was of medium build about 50 years old with a broad nose and dark complexion. Police have been informed but no action taken yet.
Word arrived of the death of Mrs. Victor Albrand at Silvis Illinois formerly Milas Nellie Albrand of Muscatine and daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. William Lessman 1190 Hershey Avenue She married about two years ago Cause of death listed as pneumonia and pleurisy of the heart Relatives learned of her passing yesterday afternoon with immediate family at bedside Richard Fox of Chicago visiting at his mother's home Mrs Sara Fox residing Mulberry Avenue
A 17 year old girl elopes with Veo Trufls and wed by Magistrate Roddinig in Davenport after her father objected. The pair secured a license with a witness, sparking police interest. Sheriff Natta questioned the couple. no law was broken though a stepfather’s outrage prompted a tense pursuit.
Dr J W Morgan announces February bookings with J C Coster for collection duties. He urges all to settle before that time and notes advance payments or settlements are preferred.
Cranston Iowa minister Davéport Leawla formerly a minister was bound over to the federal grand jury on a charge of violating the White Slave law. He is accused of taking a girl from her home to Nichols for immoral purposes. He also faces a Scott county grand jury indictment for alleged embezzlement of funds from an insurer for which he was agent.
An advertisement touts Orrine as a cure for the drink habit, citing thousands of wives and families benefited and promising happiness at home. It offers a one dollar per box price and a free booklet, with contact information for A. W. Morgan in Adams, West Second Street.
Frank Winninger staged Our Cousin Frits at the Grand opera house to a laugh filled crowd of Muscatine newsboys and townsfolk. He praised the hearty welcome from the boys and vowed to entertain them again as he and his troupe prepare The Village President, a three act comedy drama.
Helen Gould wed Finley J Shepard in a noon wedding as crowds gathered. Gifts arrived at Goulds New York home and were guarded en route to Tarrytown by detectives. The ornate wedding certificate featured a favorite biblical verse, and honeymoon plans remained undecided with Lyndhurst as a possible first stop. Soldiers at Fort Leavenworth presented Gould with a solid gold caw replica from the Spanish American War.
Local police report no new developments in the Eichoff assault case as officers like County Attorney Thompson Deputy Shari O Leary and Chief Fred Hoffman persistently gather evidence. A Blue Grass trip is planned within 24 hours to seek data on the suspect’s past life while the man remains in county jail.
Fred Grimm a farmer living between Pruttland and Grandview was severely injured when his team ran away this morning at 9 30 oclock. Riding in a wagon a man fell out and his leg jammed in the wheel of the heavy vehicle, causing a severe fracture. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment by Dr Weaver.
An aged woman, Ageneath Higley, died after a long illness in Muscatine. Born Sept 4, 1825 in Mt Sterling, she lived in Cassville Wisconsin and Moscow Township before moving to Muscatine. Survived by son Alfred Baker, six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held locally before the set burial in Moscow.
Historic delay disrupts RoWl West routes with multiple trains late into the night. Californian bound services and the Golden State Limited failed to meet schedules through Averton Ta and Dorking, with Nos. 29 and 22 also delayed. Freight No. 990 picked up hogs from the city and hauled thirty six cars in transit.
Wilbur Adame of Brooklyn reports severe bronchial trouble after January illness, but credits Vinci with curing three months of breathing difficulty and chest soreness. Vinci uses fresh cod liver without oil and tonic iron. A W Morgan druggist Muscatine Iowa advertises medicine with guaranteed taste and effects.
Several church and club groups held meetings this week with lessons on prayer and Genesis, Cinch games, and hostess duties announced. The Nameless Cinch Club honored three members, Oak Street Bible class planned spring sessions, and Ladies Aid prepared a charitable Kensington event at the First Presbyterian church with multiple hostesses named. A postponed St Matthias Industrial social was noted due to member distress.
The committee on climate and appropriations notes Reed’s service to the state in building monuments. The senate schools committee met briefly after a short session with minor Wills. Two large school bills are not yet introduced. Senate contest committees are fully positioned. the counter contest is resolved, leaving two in the House and two in the Senate. The Webber resolution setting attorney fees at $2010 will likely pass to deter protracted long cases. The Jasner county page is before Haletime Hunt Whitney Townsend Rod Bapmen. The Audition contest sits with Huff Chapman Larrates Scholz and Boettger.
Three hundred fifty Mohammedan pilgrims from India to Mecca perished when a flood overwhelmed their encampment between Medina and Yembo in Yemen. The disaster occurred near Suakim Egypt on January 22 as the caravan traveled toward the sacred city.
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