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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1909

Page

4

Grand excursion on steamer J. S sunday june 20

Rescue Hose Co sponsors a Sunday ride on the steamer J. S for June 20 with community event vibes. Local eateries tout German kitchen coffee cake and homemade bread pies and cakes at Slaughter's Candy Store. Visitors Nettie Heckenlizely from Stanbury Missouri and Zesta Wilkinson from Wilton stay with Mrs. Edward Valet on East Fourth Street. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised for nerves headache mood and energy.

J. S Rescue Hose Co Slaughter’s Nettie Heckenlizely Stanbury Edward Valet East Fourth Street Zesta Wilkinson Wilton

Jarek Fined for Hauling Beer Without Permit

Herman Jarek pleaded guilty to receiving and hauling beer for Henry Bierman without a permit. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs, with the fine suspended on good behavior. The judgment remains but costs were paid and his conduct will be monitored for future liquor hauling.

Herman Jarck Henry Bierman J. H. Carr Jarek

Frank Sample Suffered Severe Leg Scalding Incident

Frank Sample badly scalded his left leg when a coffee pot on a stove spilled its hot contents as the handle broke. Dr. E K Tyler treated and dressed the injury.

Frank Sample E. K. Tyler

Mississippi River Stage Changes Across Stations

River forecast indicates a falling tendency for the next 48 hours below Dubuque to Muscatine. Readings show varying stage heights in listed stations with minor decreases, summarized by forecaster J. M. Sherier.

River Bulletin Dubuque Davenport Muscatine Mississippi J. M. Sherier

Rebekahs Announce Program for Mee of Association

The annual meeting of Rebekah Lodges of Muscatine and Louisa counties will be held in Wapello on Wednesday June 9. Miss Sarah Bilkey of Muscatine presides. The program includes enrollment, opening, readings, reports, elections, and an evening program with music and a fancy drill. A large Muscatine delegation is expected.

Rebekah Lodges Muscatine Louisa Counties Wapello Sarah Bilkey Towey Warren Noble Grand Derexa Lodge Cairo West Liberty Columbus Junction Hattie Barquist Des Moines Jetta Shellabarger Letts Ans Elizabeth Matheney Keokuk

Memorial Day observance praised by Shelby Norman Post

The Shelby Norman Post No 231 Grand Army of the Republic in Muscatine Iowa presents a unanimous report thanking Rev W H Thomlinson Thos Osborn Miss Lulu Stevens Captain W S Norton Co C 54th Regt I N G and others for services, donations, decorations, and aid in the Memorial Day observance.

Shelby Norman Post Grand Army Post Department of Iowa Grand Army of the Republic Muscatine W. H. Thomlinson Thos. Osborn Lulu Stevens Barney Kemper Capt W. S. Norton Co. C 54Th Regt Frank Welker Lew J. Yaggy Davenport Dennis O'Leary Sons of

Dubuque Opens Friday with Fast Independent Team

The Dubuque Palmettoes arrive Friday morning and will play two games with the Muskies in the city. The visiting team has many victories this year and a fast series is expected. On Sunday the Cedar Rapids Rail Splitters play here.

Davis Dubuque Palmettoes Muskies Cedar Rapids Rail Splitters

Marriage Solemnized At Grace Lutheran Church

Miss Pearl Thomas and Emil Schultze were married at Grace English Lutheran Church in Muscatine with Rev. Herman Wennermark officiating. Attendants included Miss Mabel Edmondson and Charles Thomas, followed by a reception at William Holzhauer's home and a serenade on the lawn. The couple will reside at 705 East Seventh Street after June 15.

Grace Lutheran Grace English Lutheran Pearl Thomas Emil Schultze Herman Wennermark Myrtle Reay Mabel Edmondson Charles Thomas Miss Edmondson Sadie Reynolds Ralph Bloom William Holzhauer South Muscatine Holzhauer Muscatine Schultz East Seventh Street Anna Schultz Bertha Smith Davenport Bessie Toohey Rock Island

Birthday Party for Eunice Kiefner at Home

Miss Eunice Kiefner hosted a birthday gathering for friends on her thirteenth anniversary. Guests included Violet Ribbink Florence Kranz Agnes Spieth Marguerite Tuerk Edna Funck Jaenette Dean Bernice Dunham Gladys Hudier Esther Funck Carroll Walter and Mrs William Walton and Mrs William Ribbink.

Eunice Kiffner Eunice Kiefner Violet Ribbink Florence Kranz Agnes Spieth Marguerite Tuerk Edna Funck Jaenette Dean Bernice Dunham Gladys Hudier Esther Funck Carroll Walter William Walton William Ribbink

Major John Circle Plans Convention Attendance

The Major John Circle met Wednesday at Mrs. Mary Huffman’s home on East Fourth Street. Arrangements were finalized for delegates to attend the convention at Ft. Dodge from June 8 to 19. The next circle meeting is set for Wednesday evening June 8 at the G. A. R. hall.

Major John Mary Huffman East Fourth Street Ft. Dodge G. A. R. Hall

Miss Anna Lewis to Wed in June in Jefferson School Shower

Teachers of the Jefferson school held a shower at Miss Lucy Connor’s East Eighth street home for Miss Anna Lewis whose upcoming marriage in June was announced. Rooms were prettily decorated and Miss Lewis received many gifts. Refreshments were served.

Lucy Connor East Eighth Street Jefferson School Anna Lewis Miss Lewis

Fraternal Bankers' Reserve Meet Wednesday at Yeoman Hall

The Fraternal Bankers' Reserve held its regular meeting Wednesday evening at Yeoman hall with good attendance. Members discussed ongoing financial matters and upcoming social events.

Bankers’ Reserve Yeoman Hall

Q Ban Hair Restorer and Tonic Promote Growth and Refund

In an interview with Hessig Ellis Drug Co the demand for Q Ban Hair Restorer and Q Ban Hair Tonic is rising as druggists order in larger quantities than any other hair preparations. The offer allows six bottles with a money back refund if color does not improve. The tonic targets gray hair and claims growth of three to six inches per year. Free 50 cent bottle for those turning gray. Send address and 12 cents postage to Hessig Ellis Drug Co Memphis Tenn.

Hessig- Ellis Drug Company Qban Lair Restorer Havercamp’s Hessig-Ellis Drug Company Memphis Tenn

Memorial Day Observance Planned by Muscatine Lodge

The head lodge announcement arrived late and the Muscatine lodge will decorate graves Sunday afternoon, June 6, with a committee already appointed to oversee the event.

Muscatine Lodge

Ladies Aid to Meet at First Presbyterian Parish

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Friday afternoon at the church parlors. All church ladies are invited. Hostesses include Mesdames H. C. Madden S. G. Stafnit B. E. Lilly Anna Magoon M. Dreier and Louis Kautz.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Presbyterian Church Mesdames H. C. Madden G. Stafnit B. BE. Lilly Anna Magoon M. Dreier Louis Kautz

Congregational Ladies Plan Tri Cities Excursion

The Congregational church ladies met at the church parlors for an all day sewing session with a noon luncheon. Later a business meeting will set final plans for an upcoming excursion to the tri cities.

The Congregational Church Tri-Cities

Miriam Aid Society Meeting Report

Mrs. J. D. Fulhiam hosted the Miriam Aid society on East Front street Thursday afternoon. Much work was accomplished. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Mary Huffman’s home on Orange street.

J. D. Fulhiam East Front Street Miriam Aid Society Mary Huffman Orange Street

Mrs Palmer Hosts Sew ag Society Gathering

Mrs W Palmer of East Third street entertained the American Patriots' Sewing society at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Regular sewing took place and the next meeting location was to be announced later.

W. Palmer East Third Street American Patriots Sewag Society

Weed Park Club Postpones Regular Session

Extremely light attendance forced the Weed park club to skip its regular meeting. The association will reconvene next Thursday afternoon at the Weed park club house.

Weed Park Club

Ladies Aid Meeting At M E Church Parlors

The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the church parlors. Considerable work is to be accomplished and all members are requested to be present.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church

Washington School Pupils Outing at Weed Park

Pupils from Washington school enjoyed an afternoon outing at Weed Park. They boarded the 2 o'clock car and planned to return by 6 o'clock. A basket lunch was served during the visit.

Washington School Weed Park

Iola Pale Faces Plan Friday Meeting at Oak Street

The Iola Pale Faces will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry Starke on Oak street. All members are requested to be present.

Iola Henry Starke Oak Street

Pythian Sisters Meet at K P Hall Wednesday

The Pythian Sisters held a Wednesday evening session at the K P hall with good attendance. The meeting covered the usual routine of business and was efficiently conducted.

K. P. Hall

Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa Closes in Davenport

The Grand Lodge of Iowa A F and A M closed in Davenport. Officers elected yesterday include Grand Master D W Clements of West Union Senior Warden Hugh Hughes of Burlington Junior Warden C B Becker of Waterloo Grand Treasurer C E Narey of Spirit Lake and Grand Secretary N R Parvin of Cedar Rapids Waterloo chosen as next meeting site.

Davenport Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Iowa Waterloo D. W. Clements West Union Hugh Hughes Burlington C. B. Becker C. E. Narey Spirit Lake N. R. Parvin Cedar Rapids

Public Notice on Muscatine Sewerage District 17 Costs

Final estimate plat and schedule for sewerage improvements in Sub sewerage District No 17 of Main Sewerage District No 1 in Muscatine Iowa are on file in the City Recorder’s office for inspection. Objections in writing must be filed by 7 30 p m June 17 1909, to be heard by the City Council. Gustav Weis City Recorder.

City of Muscatine Iowa City Recorder City of Muscatine Gustav Weis

Royal Neighbors Aid Society Meeting Held at Nevitt Home

The Royal Neighbors Aid society met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Nevitt’s East Sixth street home. Four members attended and much work was accomplished. The date of the next meeting will be announced later.

Royal Neighbors Aid Society Frank Nevitt East Sixth Street Bamber

Regular meeting of Colonel Hare Circle at Warfield home

The Colonel Hare Circle holds a regular meeting at Mrs. Frank Warfield's residence 112 West Second Street on Friday at 7 30 PM. All members are urged to attend.

Colonel Hare Frank Warfield West Second Street

United Brethren Church Plans Friday Quilting Meeting

The United Brethren church will meet at the church Friday afternoon to work on a quilting project. All members are urged to attend.

Meeting Notice for Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M

There will be a meeting of Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M Friday evening. Work on the first degree at 7:30 oclock. Visiting brethren cordially welcomed per W M.

Iowa Lodge No. 2 A. F A. M W. M

Colonel Hare Sewing Circle to Meet Friday

The Colonel Hare Sewing circle will meet in regular session Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Warfield on West Second street. All members urged to attend.

Colonel Hare Frank Warfield West Second Street

Degree of Pocahontas Meeting at Maccabee Hall

The Degree of Pocahontas plans a Friday evening gathering at the Maccabee hall. All members are requested to attend.

Chapman Pleads Guilty In Counterfeit Case

Archibald Chapman pleaded guilty in federal court to counterfeiting quarters and half dollars and was sentenced to two years in the Elmira Reformatory in Elmira New York.

Chapman Toledo Ohio Archibald Chapman Elmira N. Y

Quick Rheumatic Shoulder Relief With Liniment

The common shoulder trouble is usually rheumatism of the muscles and responds quickly to the free use of Chamberlains Liniment. The preparation is prompt effective and agreeable to apply.

Banner Lodge Assessment Due Notice

Banner Lodge reminds beneficial members that the assessment number is now due and must be paid promptly.

Banner Lodge

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Saiity Wilson Chamberlain I Jargk Justice Carl Rebekahs Mayme Davison Thelma Warren Lulu Bates Roberts Patterson Warren MITS Masonic Grand Lodge Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church
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