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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1910

Page

8

Free Sample Digests for Indigestion and Liver Trouble

A remedy for chronic indigestion and liver trouble is advertised Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The pitch offers free samples by mail, with the druggist sale at fifty cents or one dollar, and claims relief from indigestion constipation and sour stomach. It cites testimonials and mentions Dr Caldwell provides free medical advice by letter.

J. Caldwell Frank Connor State Street Madison Wis Virginia Cunningham Weir Miss W. B. Caldwell Caldwell Building Monticello Ill

Garman Johnson wed in Mt Pleasant wedding day noted

Emil Johnson of Muscatine married Miss Bess Garman of Mt Pleasant on a June Wednesday. The ceremony at the Garman home featured a fern arch, a Lohengrin wedding march, and a four course supper. Guests from multiple cities attended as gifts of cut glass silver and embroidered linen were exchanged.

Emil Johnson Bess Marble Garman Mt. Pleasant Bess Garman W. C. Garman Miss Garman Baptist Church Rommel School of Music Muscatine Mabel Day Lohengrin Ernest Tilgner Hattie Talbot Erva Finch Goldie Brier Katherine Frazey Helen Hanawalt Hulda Johnson Ruth Garman Mesdames Messer Tracey McClane Johnson Pleasant Dunn John Brunner Batterson Marie Johnson Tacoma Wash Will Johnson Chicago G. Johnson Burlington Breneke Dougherty Fairfield Tracy Ralph Frazey Brighton

Regular Meeting of St Matthias Industrial Sees Small Attendance

The St Matthias Industrial held a regular Thursday afternoon meeting at the church rectory with few members present. The afternoon centered on sewing and Miss Anna Healey of 515 East Fifth Street will host the group next Monday evening at her home.

St. Matthias Industrial Anna Healey East Fifth Street

Pre-nuptial Card Party Honors Minnie Neil

Mrs. George Volger Jr hosted a red theme card party for twenty guests at her West Eighth street home in honor of Miss Minnie Neil. John Wessels and Minnie Neil announce their marriage for June 7. Prizes went to Miss Anna O Toole and Miss Florence Koenigsaecker for a Hearts game and a guessing contest respectively.

George Volger, JR Minnie Neil John Wessels Anna O'Toole Florence Koenigsaecker

Lorber Family Marks 75th Birthday At Home

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lorber welcomed 29 grandchildren and relatives from Fruitland and the city to celebrate the seventy fifth birthday at 904 West Fourth Street. An afternoon group photo preceded a bountiful supper and social evening. Present were J. A. Lorber and family, George Lorber and family, Alex Kollman and family, John Redmond and family, Charles Lorber and family, Frank Lorber and family, and William Lorber and family.

Joseph Lorber West Fourth Street Mr. Lorber J. A. Lorber Fruitland George Lorber Alex Kollman John Redmond Charles Lorber Frank Lorber William Lorber

Final Trinity Guild meeting counts twenty three members

The final Summer meeting of the Trinity Guild convened Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Pitchforth’s home 516 East Sixth street with twenty three members present. Guests enjoyed sewing socializing and music from 2 to 5 pm followed by refreshments. The next gathering is planned for October at Trinity Episcopal church rectory on East Fourth street.

Trinity Guild J. H. Pitchforth East Sixth Street Sue Stone Trinity Episcopal Church East Fourth Street

Mrs Laura Kent Hosts Mite Sewing Society Meeting

Mrs Laura Kent hosted the Mite Sewing Society at her home 1006 Spring Street with about sixty two gross of buttons carded. No meeting on June 16 as members attend the district Rebekah convention in Letts. Next gathering set for June 30 at Mrs Owen Smiths Oregon Street residence.

Laura Kent Mite Society Mite Sewing Society Spring Street Rebekahs Letts Owen Smith Oregon Street

Dorcas Society Holds Meeting at Mrs Harker Home

Mrs Mary Harker hosted a Dorcas Sewing Society gathering on East Seventh Street Wednesday afternoon. Members sewed and socialized, with light refreshments provided. The next meeting is planned for Wednesday afternoon June 15.

Dorcas Society Harker Mary Harker Dorcas Sewing Society East Seventh Street

Election of Officers Tonight at Pocahontas Degree Meeting

Members of the Degree of Pocahontas are urged to attend the Red Men hall this evening for the election of officers. All members should be present for the meeting.

Degree of Pocahontas Red Men Hall

Congregational Ladies Aid Hold All Day Sewing

Members of the Ladies Aid society of the First Congregational church gathered at the church parlors for an all day sewing session.

Congregational Ladies Aid the Ladies’ Aid Society The First Congregational Church

Free KC Cook's Book Promises Healthier Cooking

Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill editors the Boston Cooking School Magazine presents The Cook's Book pre paid at cost of thousands of dollars. It contains over 90 tested recipes with simple directions and colored illustrations. Secure a copy free by mailing the colored certificate from KC Baking Powder cans to JAgurs Mrs. Co. Chicago Ill. Include name and address.

Janet McKenzie Hill Boston Cooking School Magazine Jagurs Mrc. Co Chicago Ill

Sewing Circle Prepares for Missionary In Turkey Return

Thursday members held an all day sewing session and enjoyed a noon picnic dinner. Twenty six members attended as they sewed for Mrs. Esther Robbins White who will resume missionary work in Turkey.

Esther Robbins White Turkey

Local notes from Conesville and area

Miss Margaret Buser attended Fayette High School graduation with former Conesville pupil Ruth Underwood while Harvey Sullivan graduates Clermont High School. The community observed Decoration Day in Columbus Junction and Columbus City. A four day old baby, Dorothea Evelyn Kemberling, died at Foster Indiana, with burial in Conesville. Several residents visited relatives in Foster Nichols Hedrick and Lone Tree.

Conesville Margaret Buser Fayette Fayette High School Ruth Underwood Harvey Sullivan Clermont High School Marguerite John Gay Orono Township Columbus Junction Columbus City W. A. Mincher Alvaro A. W. Jones Foster Gunderson R. M. Kemberling Grace Gunderson Gertrude Reuben Orr Kemberling A. M. Gay Little Oral Fay Nichols O'Connell J. C. Gay Moline L. M. Cecil Hedrick Chester Charles Cecil Ed. Goldsberry Lone Tree

Local Notes From Columbus Junction

Miss Alta Rinehart returns from Bard while Gretchen Klotz heads to Washington for sister’s visit and commencement. Mrs. M A Kelley returns to Wapello after a visit. Fred Moore comes home from Cedar Falls for a week. E A Shaver secures concrete work on the new bank and travels to Des Moines for a cement mixer. Welsh Presbyterian meeting in Red Oak draws Humphery Richards. Claud Oakes buys remaining share of livery with Rob Quinn moving to a farm. Local picnic at Cone Lake includes Ben Browning, Ben Cutcomb, James Allen, Ralph Green, Jeff Cutcomb, Holand Birch, Harry Hanft, Hallie Hanft and others.

Columbus Junction Alta Rinehart Bard W. Rawmiller Gretchen Klotz Washington F. M. Colton M. A. Kelley Amer Wapello Fred Moore Cedar Falls Columbus City E. A. Shaver Des Moines Humphery Richards Red Oak Welsh Presbyterian Church Claud Oakes Rob Quinn Cone Lake Ben Browning Ben Cutcomb James Allen Ralph Green Jeff Cutcomb Holand Birch Harry Hanft Hallie Hanft Blanch Bolton Mard Hanft Libbie Cassabaum Iva Hanft Laura Hanft Sarah Cutcomb Rose Cassabaum Katheryn Anwy

Wapello High to Award Diplomas Tonight

In Wapello Iowa 13 graduates will receive diplomas at the Methodist church commencement. Dr Edwin D Starbuck of Iowa State University will deliver the address. Grace Hunter and Erma Shew won prizes in last night’s alumni competition for original compositions and orations.

Wapello Methodist Episcopal Church Wapello High School Edwin D. Starbuck State University Iowa City John Deihl Presbyterian Church Cleo Society Alumni Association Grace Hunter Mercy Erma Shew Joan of Arc Fannie Hook Maude Silverthorn Merry June Wilhelmina Otto Della Reutinger Maud Warren Mabel Ball Fanny Hook Jessie Peters Reutinger Hook Maud Silverthorn Flora Weber Rebecca Woodruff

Keota News Reflects Visits and Diphtheria Quarantine

Keota reports visitors from West Chester and Cedar Falls with Mrs. Faris and Mrs. Coffman hosting. Miss Tressie Dayton plans a summer at home while Nellie and Edith Dayton remain quarantined amid a diphtheria outbreak. Mrs. Gilbert honors Burlington visitor Mrs. Renfern. The Stranhans visit Mrs. Smock in Keota as Wayne Hamilton and others are noted.

Keota FE. C. tHlbert Renfern Burlington Andy Stranhan Sigourney F. M. Smock Washington Wayne Hamilton

Pot and Pan Philosophy

Ads claim ordinary washing misses hidden germs and promote Gold Dust as an antiseptic washing powder. It cleans pots pans pails and kettles deeply, sterilizes germ life and leaves utensils clean wholesome and safe. A little Gold Dust in dishwater makes dishes shine like new.

Kalona residents return from visit. social notes and local moves

Kalona locals recount visits from Fairfield Nebraska and Webster relatives, with a memorial day gathering and a camp life in progress at the river. Miss Emma Hagist buys the Keilahber property at auction for 1275 dollars. The Methodist young men plan a social and business meeting at S H Shrader’s home and Rev F W Cornell will preach at the local church. Keota friends plan a June 5 post card shower for Mr and Mrs J C Clark on their anniversary.

Kalona Ottumwa Keota C. M W. S. Helscher Emma Hagist Keifahber J. H. Helscher Methodist Sunday School S. H. Shrader F. W. Cornell Lexington Methodist Church J. CC. Clark I. B. Schreckengast Burlington Iowa

Mission study at Notus YWCA closes soon

The YWCA class in mission study finished Josiah Strong's The Challenge of the City with next week's lessons. The group plans a moonlight excursion with the YMCAs on June 23. The HSB held a lively meeting electing Ethel Morgan president Myrta Minster vice president and Mary Benninger secretary.

Josiah Strong Ethel Morgan Myrta Minster Mary Benninger Geneva Fund

Quote on education and character from Herbert Spencer

A maxim attributed to Herbert Spencer asserts that educating a child should aim to make them a person of character and capability rather than merely shaping gentility or femininity. It emphasizes practical virtue and universality in personal development.

Herbert Spencer

Lincoln school picnic postponed to next Friday

The annual Lincoln school picnic planned for today is postponed to next Friday due to bad weather. Pupils and teachers will picnic at Weed Park starting at 10 o clock with dinner, and parents are invited to join. Booster Club meets tonight at the church for its regular first Friday session with important business.

Lincoln School Weed Park Booster Club East Hill Will Martin Park Avenue Fred George Sherman Street Bellevue Hospital

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