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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1908

Page

5

Muscatine Man Married in West Kane Wash

Word arrives of Hugh Bailey a Muscatine man wedding Miss Ethel Towney of Spokane Washington. The ceremony took place last Wednesday afternoon at the bride's parents home in Spokane with Rev. C E Morton officiating. The couple will reside with the bride's parents.

Hugh Bailey Muscatine Ethel Towney Spokane Wash C. E. Morton The Christian Church Bailey South Muscatine Washington Ladies’ Aid Society Musserville Methodist Church John McCleary Oregon Street J. E. Hoopes Frank Crow Mulford Mulford Mission Hershey Avenue Sam Wigim Harry Suman Rebelsky George Butler New Mexico John Boyer Nebraska Street Will Shoemaker Demorest Avenue James Billings A. D. Frambers Chicago Clarence John Miller Clinton Street Ethel Alderman John Phillips Dixon Boyd Cooper Latham Street Dan Alderman Helen Crone Letts

Council Considers Hershey Hose House Property Purchase

City council and Mayor Asthalter inspected potential sites along Hershey avenue for a new Hershey hose house. Alderman Eppel urged immediate action on acquiring property for the South End fire company, with Bloom property as a likely choice. Neighbor residents Baker and Billings noted local visits and illnesses were mentioned alongside visitors Miller of Blue Island.

Asthalter South Muscatine Hershey Hose House Eppel South End Fire Company Hershey Avenue Herman Baker Bay Island James Billings Sampson and Stewart Jacob Jones Herbert Miller Blue Island Fruitland

Resolutions from Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association

The convention at Muscatine Iowa drew resolutions praising river channel marking by Light House officers and buoyed dams to ease boat use. They commend plans for a six foot Mississippi upper river channel and inland waterways, and support Des Moines and Illinois interest in deep waterways.

Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association van Duren St. Louis Muscatine 15Th District Thomas Wilkenson Mississippi Deep Waterways Association Burlington Iowa Mississippi Valley Power~Boat Association Mississippi River William Lorrimer Chicago Ilinois Mississippi Valley Power Boat Illinois Mississippi Valley Des Moines Theodore E. Burton M. C Inland Waterways Commission Washington, D. C Mississippi

Sixtieth Birthday Celebration At Henry Denkmer Home

A large gathering honored Island resident Henry Denkmer on his sixtieth birthday with games music and supper after which guests presented him a Morris chair. Epworth League planned a church social that evening at Musserville Methodist church with a short program and social time for new members. Harvey Macklin and Edward Wright departed after short visits in Muscatine.

Henry Denkmer South Muscatine Harvey Macklin Ainsworth Grandview Avenue Edward Wright Wapello

Prominent Templeton resident F M Wilson dies after brief illness

Miss Sade Wilson of 208 East Fifth Street reports the death of her brother F M Wilson of Templeton Iowa after a short pneumonia illness. He leaves a wife and two daughters and was a leading figure in Templeton with many friends across the state. Funeral arrangements will be attended by his sister who will travel from Muscatine. Pearl McCurdy of Des Moines visits Linn Street home and heads to Cone for a short visit before returning home.

Sade Wilson East Fifth Street F. M. Wilson Templeton Iowa Muscatine J. A. Stephens Pearl McCurdy Des Moines R. G. Tipton Linn Street Cone

Keep Your Bowels Open Promote Gentle Laxative Syrup Pepsin

Sufferers of constipation should use a mild laxative tonic not harsh salts. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a reliable, gentle solution for constipation indigestion liver trouble biliousness and related stomach conditions. A bottle costs 50 cents to $1 and many claim lasting relief. Wise mothers keep it for emergencies and a Chicago home uses it exclusively.

Luella Underhill Chicago Dr. Caldwell Pepsin Washington, D. C Pepsin Syrup CO Gardwell Bidg Monticello, HI

Local Firm Praised in Trade Journal for Green Flag Rubber Roofing

An enthusiastic feature in the Dealers' Building Material Record lauds Harry W. Huttig and the Huttig Manufacturing Co. of Muscatine for quality in Green Flag rubber roofing. The article extols Huttig's publicity, long sash and door experience, and claims the product is durable, asphalt-based and lasting fifteen to twenty years with proper care.

Muscatine Wheeling W. Va Harry W. Huttig Huttig Manufacturing Co West Virginia United States Huttig Mfg. Co Huttig

Evangelist Billy Sunday Draws 6000 Blooming ton Women in Tabernacle

Bloomington Ill Jan 28 Evangelist Billy Sunday addressed six thousand women at the tabernacle in the first women only sermon. Early crowds filled streets and many fainted as doors opened. 68 conversions reported. Sunday plans tonight sermon on The Unpardonable Sin. George Onstott confronted Sunday at the court house noon meeting. Judge Russell intervened to prevent arrest. A quick fund of 126 dollars was raised to aid three women from the red light district with clothing to leave their quarters.

Bloomington Ill Billy’ Sunday Tabernacle Sunday Onstott George Onstott Atlanta Court House W. A. Sunday Somerville Red Light

Sisters Try Postum After Coffee Troubles in Indiana Man’s Testimony

An Indiana man attributes a health turnaround to Postum after coffee caused stomach issues, nerves, and headaches. He recalls trying milk and hot water before guidance from a cousin led to Postum use, with rapid improvement and ongoing satisfaction. He notes better nerves and overall well being, thanks his cousin, and mentions Postum’s directions and the slogan There’s a Reason.

Indiana Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Paderewski Recital Draws Local Girls to Clinton

Misses Nettie Gremmel and Lucy Reinemund boarded No 50 at noon to attend the Paderewski piano recital in Clinton this evening, marking a cultural excursion by local residents.

Nettie Gremmel Lucy Reinemund Clinton Paderewski

Local notes from Olive Branch and nearby towns

Dave Stineman called on friends in Muscatine Saturday. Ernest Scholdeik of Davenport stayed with his parents near Fruitland. Mrs Nick Nichols and her son visited Muscatine Saturday. Josie and Grace Eisele spent the week with sister Mrs Will Bryant in Davenport. George Pantel left Friday for Illinois City. Harry Webster visited friends in Muscatine Sunday.

Olive Branch Dave Stineman Muscatine Ernest Scholdeik Davenport Fruitland Nick Nichols Josie Grace Eisele Will Bryant George Pantel Illinois City Harry Webster

Mrs Zeak Heads to Davenport for Day with Friends

Mrs J Zeak of 404 East Fifth street departed for Davenport this noon to spend the day there with friends.

J. Zeak East Fifth Street Davenport

Pyramid Pile Cure touted as quick relief for long standing piles

A Maine man Mr George H Bartlett testifies he suffered for twenty years with piles and could not walk at times. He says a sample of Pyramid Pile Cure brought immediate relief and urges sending name and address for a free trial by mail. The ad claims rapid action, reduces itching and pain, and that treatment comes as suppositories with a 50 cent regular size after trial.

George H. Bartlett Mattapan Mass Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Building Marshall, Mich

Fire at Fish Bros. Manufacturing plant at Clinton causes heavy damage

Fire of unknown origin swept the Fish Bros. Manufacturing wagon works at Clinton Sunday, damaging $150,000 of a $200,000 plant. Flames began in a dry kiln at 10 am, reducing the main building to ashes while six firemen were overcome. The plant has operated thirteen years and employs 300 people.

Clinton Fish Bros. Manufacturing Company

Cruel blow across the water changes Nimtzowitz plans

East Muscatine man George Nimtzowitz spent three years saving rubles to bring his wife and three children from Pinsk Russia to America. After sending tickets and furnishing a home, a late husband learns his wife will not join him, has other suitors, and will stay in Russia. Attorney Brown seeks to recover the tickets from Bremen to recoup his client’s funds.

George Nimtzowitz East Fifth Street America Mr. Nimtzowitz Muscatine Nimtzowitz Pinsk Minsky Russia Warsaw Thomas Brown Bremen Germany

Heirs Move to Probe Bradley Institute Transfer

In Peoria Illinois three million dollars in property including Illinois real estate deeded by Mrs Lydia Bradley to Bradley Polytechnic Institute linked to the University of Chicago is challenged by heirs who allege undue influence and seek to annul the transfer following her death two weeks ago.

Peoria Ill Illinois Lydia Bradley Bradley Polytechnic Institute University of Chicago

Our-Pie Variety Kits Priced At Ten Cents Per Package

Three flavors lemon chocolate and custard are praised for convenience in Our-Pie preparation. Each package follows Pure Food Laws and requires no expert cook to produce good pies with proper ingredient portions. Available at grocers for ten cents.

Bond Offer For Official Roles At 213 Iowa Ave

An advertisement by G. M. Titus offers to furnish surety bonds for administrators guardians executors trustees and similar roles for a nominal fee. The contact address is 213 Iowa Ave.

G. M. Titus Iowa Ave

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South Muscatine News West Spo Kane Ladies’ Aid Society of Musserville E. Church F. W. Swan Council South Musca Hershey Committee ON Resolutions Mississippi Power Boat Wilson Miss Sade Wilson Templeton, Iowa Carroll Coun Havercamp’s Logal Concern Huttig Manufac Turing CO Corn Products Manufacturing CO Piles Massachusetts Blaze Oak Street Jake Rosenberg East Seventh Street Attack Bradley Home Tea Co Jackson Electric Supply Co West 2Nd St Henderson Drug Go East Second Street L. B. Lee W. Front St J. L. Davis
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