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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
9
Cheap pianos are not value. Used pianos overhauled by skilled workers are in perfect repair and fully guaranteed. Slaughter's Candy Store offers ice cream and sodas. Mrs. Caroline Schultz leaves for Fairport. Dr. H L Husted practices in the 419 Ger. Am. Bldg. Mr. and Mrs. A J Wright visit Davenport. Mrs. James Smith leaves Davenport. Saturday hat sale for $1 at Hahn & Sneichen. John Kleist and family head to Seattle for the expo then Aberdeen, Wash.
Mrs J O Connor arrives from Wilton to attend chautauqua. Mrs Jess Henderson returns to Chicago from city visit. Louis Kleist couple depart on Firefly to Rock Island for a few days. For Sale Mitch cow and two rubber tired phaetons. Five room house for sale at 750 dollars for a few days. Mrs S Eis visits Hartman home and returns to Montpelier. Mrs W Foley returns to Dubuque from East Ninth street visit. Frank Bowman mentioned in local notices. Dr H E Dice physician and surgeon listed. Mrs W L Foley returns to Dubuque morning. M W Stirlen and Mrs S Steffy of Fairport with two children leave city.
The Sunday club will meet at 4 o clock tomorrow at the rooms for its last gathering. Members and others interested in Miss Pelasheva's talks are invited. On Monday evening a Bulgarian social with informal Bulgarian refreshments will farewell Miss Pelasheva before her departure to Chicago next week.
In the Southern District of Iowa Davenport Division Mrs. Frances Rosenbaum of Muscatine is adjudicated bankrupt No 100 scheduled liabilities 2899 53 assets listed as none exempt. First creditors meeting set for August 9 1909 at 9 am in Muscatine Iowa at H M Bartlett Attorney with referee Ralph C Williamson in Davenport Iowa to appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business.
Stockton residents attend circus in Davenport while others visit friends and attend events in Walcott Cedar Falls North Prairie and Durant. Families listed include the Blank Bohnsack Lenders Dittmer Buemann and Esihoof with several children.
Tonight at 8 o clock Kryl and his forty two piece band present a popular rag time program at the haut au qua grounds. The show avoids classical numbers and blends lively marches with familiar airs to entertain both musicians and general audiences.
Heavy rains slow progress on the East Hill sewer project as a cave in in front of Biermans store on Park Avenue delays completion. Contractors report rapid progress otherwise with the line extended to Lincoln school amid damaged pipes from railroad transport.
The Lola Pale chapter hosted a well attended social at Mrs. Hat tie Frazier’s home with Pauchet's orchestra providing music. The event boosted funds for the lodge as Park Deserted notes the Weed park quiet due to a chautauqua, with next week’s picnics planned by city groups. Nearby items list residents visiting, returning, or traveling to Chicago Kenosha Wellman Denver and Denver with various stops and gatherings.
Lulu G. Barger formerly of the Jwo. Herron Art Institute Indianapolis and Chicago Academy of Fine Arts will instruct in China Painting, Designing and Stenciling until Oct. 1. Classes run Thursdays and Fridays. For terms and information write 319 West Second Street, City.
Columbus Junction Iowa July 31 report lists residents and guests traveling to Muscatine to hear Mrs Florence Maybrick, plus updates on visits, a finger injury, chautauqua plans, a train derailment delay, and social gatherings among residents and relatives. Names include Mrs W D Lewis Bert Inez Webber Lee Mishler Mary Lewis Mary Carpenter G E Manatt Walter Wilson Mary Wil son J C Bell Alma Allabaugh Elmer Smith family Marvin Mulligan Ledden John Mulligan W A Highsmith Lenhardt Bessie Pope Chas Schultz Frank Colton R S Johnston J J Stapp Blair Paugh H S May and others.
The article extols thrift and steady savings, arguing better pay, position, and hours follow from sound money management. It notes the bank has served the community for nearly 30 years and invites readers to open a savings account for contentment, prosperity, and independence.
Statement by Oscar Schmidt disclaims any responsibility for debts contracted by his son Rudolph. The declaration asserts parental liability limits and seeks to clarify financial obligations.
Advert claims Cham berlain's remedy is the world's most successful medicine for bowel complaints. It relieves pain and suffering and has saved more lives than any other medicine in use. Suitable for children and adults.
Wilton Iowa on Friday hosted a flurry of short trips and visits. Local residents including C P Teeple P A Schmidt and family friends and relatives journeyed to Sterling Illinois Muscatine Davenport Newton and Atalissa for business and leisure. Several girls and women returned home after visits in Muscatine Newton Davenport and Stockton with relatives and hosts.
Mrs Herman Bridge arrives from Summit this noon to attend the chautauqua today and Sunday, signaling weekend events and guest participation.
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