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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
10
A collage of local notices and brief items reports various city happenings. Names like J Smith, M W Stirlen, F L Bihlmeier, and Mrs C Mikley appear alongside travel plans to Durant and Wilton, real estate for sale, and a 35 cent turkey supper at the Presbyterian church. The Bijou Theatre drew 984 viewers last night and residents plan moves to nearby towns and cities.
In New Boston Illinois on January 28 Samuel Tucker died after a hand injury led to blood poisoning and amputation. John Rolander, longtime harness maker, died January 26 at age 81 with rites by Rev. Thos. W. Puffer. A four month old child of Mr and Mrs Ross Bauquess died January 27, funeral held January 28. All interred at New Boston cemetery per I O O F Lodge ceremonies.
At First Baptist Church this evening a large informal men s gathering will invite every man in the city. Prominent Muscatine men not previously active in church work will share testimony. The guest speaker is Attorney C A W Kent, with Rev Judson Kempton leading the program and a praise service followed by a social time.
A lemon in hot water taken 30 minutes before breakfast stimulates the stomach and creates a healthy appetite, claimed as the best cure for grip and colds.
Advertises D D D Prescription as a cure for genuine eczema and skin troubles, claiming instant itch relief and cure with proper use. Mentions Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and D D D Soap. Also notes local moves including Edgar Gee’s relocation to Iowa City, and F H Johnston of Columbus City being ill.
Otumwa report says Leroy Edwards, the Negro accused of raping Mrs. Clara Erwin, was not found at the jail when a mob gathered Saturday night and is now in custody at Albia. Edwards was arraigned before Police Judge Kirby and pleaded not guilty. Authorities expect a county jail hold until the district court hearing, with a possible waiver of a preliminary hearing.
In Columbus Junction Iowa on January 28 mourners from Washington Muscatine New Boston Ill Wapello Mediapolis and Dakota attended funerals for Eliza McCullough and Robert Church. The gathering included multiple family members and local residents visiting between services while others moved about for work and business activities. Noted residents Mrs Wm Hill Mrs J C Smith and Ira Oats were among those mentioned with ongoing health and sale plans in the area.
A brief note touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for la grippe, claiming it stops coughing and strengthens lungs to prevent pneumonia. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. A. W. Morgan, 107 W. 2nd St.
We express sincere thanks to friends neighbors church people and Bellevue hospital nurses for acts of kindness and sympathy shown after the death of our daughter and sister Anna Tiedeman P Tiedeman and Family
Titus Loan and Investment Co presents first mortgage farm loans described as safe as government bonds. Available in sums from $100 to $10,000 with interest and principal collected at no charge to the investor. G. M. Titus, president, 213.
An 1890s style advertisement claims “A Ton of Gold Could buy nothing better” for female weaknesses with Electric Bitters, promoting it as a remedy for back and kidney trouble at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
A January 30 program at the First Methodist church in Wilton presents a faculty recital with piano duets, vocal solos, and readings. Performers include Mae and Maud Latchaw, Gertrude Moynahan, and Richard H. Davis, along with various selections by Schubert, Tosti, and others. The Woman's Club hosted an Irish evening at the Strong home with about sixty guests, featuring quotes, Moore poetry, and an Ireland address by Dr. John R. H. Latchaw, followed by refreshments.
In Chicago on January 28 a second appointment within a month was made for the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric railway. The move follows an application from parties said to support the present management. A receiver was also named for A. C. Frost and Company, the banking firm that financed the road's bonds.
Frost is president of the railroad company. The chief liability is a bonded indebtedness of 15.9 million dollars. Floating debts and other liabilities total about one third as much again.
An old advisory notes most appendicitis victims suffer constipation. It touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural action. It claims the syrup does not nauseate or gripe and is mild to take. Refuse substitutes, A. W. Morgan, 107 W. 2nd St.
A brief display notes a window featuring De licious candies from Candy Kitchen with a casual reference to a car switch. The item reads as a light promotional tip in a quaint shop window.
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