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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1907

Page

5

South Muscatine Man Injured at Saw Mill Hit by Heavy Log

Fred Wilson, a South Muscatine resident, was seriously injured at Raymond Washington while working near a carriage at a saw mill when a heavy log fell. The right leg was crushed and he was taken to the hospital in South Bend in critical condition. Doctors hope to save the limb. Wilson is well known locally and his family receives public sympathy.

Fred Wilson South Muscatine Raymond Washington Albert Wilson Nebraska Street Schley Avenue Wilson South Bend South End Miriam Reynolds Rock Island Charles Thomson Peoria Agnes Caithness Port Byron George Kiine Columbus Junction George Freyerberg Pella Martin Streck Lettsville

Rat trap factory to be built in South Muscatine

Wilson Riggs rents his large residence near the slough to an eastern company headed by Mr Reynolds who plans a new rat trap factory. The inventor declines to describe the device until capitalized, but predicts large labor needs once on the market. The Mulford mission reports rising Sunday school attendance from 180 to 194 in the past month. Local notes list visits by Mr and Mrs Edward Stromer Lyal, Edna Roberts, Mr and Mrs Ed Lockwood, Julius Sandolph, and Mrs Ross Weltz visiting South Muscatine.

South Muscatine Wilson Riggs Slough Mr. Reynolds Mulford Mission Edward Stromer Lyal Cranston Oregon Street Edna Roberts Springfield Ed. Lockwood Glens Ferry Idaho C. S. Lockwood Julius Sandolph Moline Ross Weltz Seymour Grandview Avenue

May marriages recorded by county clerk

The May list shows twenty couples receiving marriage licenses. Notable pairings include W. H. Duncan with Cora McCoy, James A. Stutsman with Charlotte Danz, and Charles J. Metzger with Clara B. Crandall, among others dated May 4 to May 29.

Cupid W. H. Duncan Cora McCoy James A. Stutsman Charlotte Danz Charles J. Metzger Clara B. Crandall Joe J. Digney Edna Thompson William Becker Minnie E. Koeppen Raymond E. Johnson Edna Ryan Martin Koeph Hazel May Ratcliff Henry H. Edmonds Harriet Schwertfeger Archie Hamilton Ednarda Reagan Herman F. Bramman Clara A. Feldkeller Emil A. Bilof Martha FE. Maeglin C. D. Atterbury Ida L. Small Fitch W. Swan Elsie G. Corey

Missionaries Using Poor Methods At Work In Orient

Vincent L. Tissela of Ceylon criticizes American missionary methods in the Orient and suggests using native converts and educated women to spread the gospel. He argues Americans overstate eastern depravity and calls for practical reforms and broader portrayal of both sides. He adds that Confucius and Buddha teachings hold value despite缺 missing emphasis on brotherly love.

Vincent L. Tissela Ceylon Tissera Chicago America Confucius

Mt Pleasant Youth Howard Van Cise Dies at 23

Howard G. Van Cise of Mt Pleasant Iowa died at his home from spinal meningitis at age 23. He recently joined his father in the drug business and had attended Iowa Wesleyan University. Relatives live in Columbus Junction and both parents attended grand lodge sessions in Muscatine.

Howard G. van Cise Mt. Pleasant Iowa van Cise Columbus Junction I. P. van Cise Muscatine Grand Lodge of the Degree of Honor Howard van Cise Iowa Wesleyan University

Orville Rittenhouse Returns from Cedar River Trip

Orville Rittenhouse came back yesterday from a trip on the Cedar River, returning after several days away.

Orville Rittenhouse Cedar River

Last sad rites held for Jacob Oaks in Missouri

Funeral services for Jacob Oaks were conducted at his son’s home in Eagleville Missouri, following his death at his brother Jesse Oaks’ residence in Lowe Run. He was laid to rest beside his wife, who died a year earlier.

Jacob Oaks Jesse Oaks Lowe Run Eagleville

Healthy Schoolma am Finds Grape Nuts Feed Powers Her

A Michigan schoolteacher, exhausted after years of service, reports that switching to Grape-Nuts nutrition boosted her weight from 90 to 126 pounds, strengthened nerves, and improved health by year end. Her experience is presented as evidence of the product’s nourishing value for brain and nerve health.

Mich Wellville

Church Services Observe Sabbath Across Grace Lutheran

Grace Lutheran plans a children focused Sunday with June 16 events including a morning sermon titled The Eleventh Commandment and an evening program of songs recitations and dialogues. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with an offering to Nachusa Illinois orphan's home and Luther League at 7 p m discussing The Attributes of the Church.

Grace Lutheran Church Nachusa Ill Luther League

First Baptist Church Service Schedule and Music

The First Baptist Church offers morning worship at 10 30 with sermon and Lord's Supper. Miss Gertrude Housel provides special music playing Cavatina and Reverie during the service. Sunday school at 11 45 junior class at 3 00 p m B Y P U at 6 30 p m union service at 8 60 p m with Rev W P Stoddard preaching before the high school graduation. Judson Kempton pastor.

First Baptist Church Gertrude Housel J. Raff J. A. West W. P. Stoddard D. D Judson Kempton

First Presbyterian Church Schedule Observed

Morning service at 10 30 led by Minister J N Elliott. Sermon by the pastor. Sabbath school at 2 with Dr J T Martin as superintendent. Y P S C E meets at 7 with Miss Mattie Dora as president. Union evening service at First Baptist at 6 led by Rev W P Stoddard for the high school graduating class.

First Presbyterian Church J. N. Elliott J. T. Martin Mattie Dora Union First Baptist Church W. P. Stoddard

Christian Science Church Services and Address

First Church of Christ Scientist locates at Walnut and Sixth streets offering services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the topic God the only Cause and Creator. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service begins at 8 o'clock.

Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientists Walnut Sixth Streets

Brethren Church Services Set at Bridgman Street

The Brethren will hold services at their church on West Hill Bridgman street on Sunday morning at 11 o clock and Sunday evening at 7 30. W H Hood is the pastor.

Brethren Church West Hill Bridgman Street W. H. Hood

Sunday Church Service Schedule Listed

Holy communion at 7 30 a m with sermon at 10 45 a m and evening prayer with sermon at 7 20 p m Sunday school per the offertory notice

Price of Spiritual Freedom Sermon At YMCA School

The pastor will give a 10 30 communion discourse themed The Price of Spiritual Freedom with the text We are bought with a price at the YMCA Bible school noon service. A Christian Endeavor meeting at 7 00 and union evening service at the Baptist church at 8 00. Rev W P Stoddard to preach to the high school graduating class.

Y. M. C. A. Bible School Christian Endeavor Union The Baptist Church W. P. Stoddard D. D

Corner Church Services At Corner Sixth And Walnut

Sunday school at 9 50 a m. Preaching service at 10 30 a m with Christ's Purpose with His Church. Evening service at 7 30 p m focusing on Doomed. A cordial welcome extended to all.

Corner Sixth and Walnut Streets

Fairport Lutheran Church Sunday Activities

Sunday school at 2 30 p m led by Supt Cyrus McPike. Pastor will preach at 3 30 p m. Church lot work includes tree stubbing and Friday basement excavation. Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 00 p m at Mrs Norris home.

Cyrus McPike Ladies’ Aid Norris

Weekly church services schedule posted

Sunday meetings at 10 30 a m Holiness 3 00 p m Sunday school 3 90 p m regular service. Wednesday and Saturday 8 00 p m regular service.

Salvation Army Captain Jewel to Speak at Mulford Chapel

On June 2 1907 Captain Jewel of the Salvation Army will address the 6 pm meeting at Mulford Chapel in the city.

Muscatine Louisa Washington Johnson and Cedar Muscatine City Mulford Chapel Captain Jewel The Salvation Army

Pictures To Record History Of The City

Muscatine citizens are urged to contribute photographs to the Musser Library as the city’s history is archived. The librarian aims to build a vast album of images and related items to inform future generations, noting small displays have yielded few photos so far.

Muscatine Musser Library

A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Ad Claims Kidney Benefit

An advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure will make sound kidneys and cure all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts overall system strengthening and cites A. W. Morgan of 107 W. Second St. as endorser.

Foley A. W.morgan W. Second St

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Rey Nolds Company—Will Make F. W., Swan Orient New York H. Schmidt Muscatine, Iowa Vest Trinity Church First Congregational German Baptist Church Fairport Lutheran Church Muscatine County A. Hl. Kohlhammer Masquota Herm Gremmel Cal. W. Smith Iowa Avenue Mississippi Valley—House
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