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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1911

Page

4

Mrs H Schmidt leaves for extended north visit

Mrs H Schmidt departed for an extended visit to the north this morning. Miss Gertrude Childs of Cedar Falls Ia visits at J Scott Blackwell residence on West Hill. Muscatine Launch Club members asked to attend monthly meeting Monday June 5. Mrs E A M Ryan of 416 Begg street departs for Davenport to visit friends for several days. Mr and Mrs C J Scheeler of Marshalltown are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson 210 East Third Street.

H. Schmidt Gertrude Childs Cedar Falls J. Scott Blackwell West Hill Muscatine Launch Club E. A. M. Ryan Begg Street Davenport C. J. Scheeler Marshalltown Thomas Watson East Third Street Ollie McCullough Methodist Church al Bottomly Muscatine Will Nabor Ethel Trautman Dan Barton California John Black Conesville Robert Black Davisson Riverside John Hintz Guy Briggs Lone Tree Kern Louie Fred Hull Bruce Harry Lilja Vivian W. A. Mincher Little Son D.S. Owens J. P. Davidson Cylinder, Ta Elmer Francisco Oakville Sarenah M. Francisco Bumgardner Wapello Robert Delzell Henry Murray Cairo Smythe

Paris Green at Havercamp’s Drug Store Listed

Miss Margaret Blackwell returns from Forest Glen Maryland and will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs J Scott Blackwell on West Hill.

Paris Green Havercamp’s Margaret Blackwell Forest Glen National Park Seminary Miss Blackwell Mrs. J. Scott Blackwell West Hill

Fifth Milestone Viewed As Red Letter Day For Marie Huey

The fifth life milestone for Marie Huey was celebrated as she hosted a party at 511 West Fourth Street. Guests included Hazel Betzold Frieda Boldt Beatrice Boldt Minnie Boldt Mabel Betzold Evelyn Parrott Atley Parrott Lila Tobias Ruth Johnson Clara Wolf Margaret Griffith Helen Young Lela Ingraham Lysle Frutig Joseph Jacobs Harry Jacobs Ralph Ehrlich Richard Faulhaber George Faulhaber and Lysle Trainor.

Marie Huey West Fourth Street Hazel Betzold Frieda Boldt Beatrice Boldt Minnie Boldt Mabel Betzold Evelyn and Atley Parrott Lila Tobias Ruth Johnson Clara Wolf Margaret Griffith Helen Young Lela Ingraham Lysle Frutig Joseph and Harry Jacobs Ralph Ehrlich Richard and George Faulhaber Lysle Trainor

Washington School Teachers Picnic Supper

Teachers at Washington school enjoyed a Friday picnic in Weed park after dismissal. They arrived by streetcar and shared a delicious supper. Attendees included Susan Erb Rita Berry Alpha Walnitz Anna Kincaid Ed Wilhite May Platt Belle Connor Mary Ryan and Leona Howe.

Washington Weed Park Susan Erb Rita Berry Alpha Walnitz Anna Kincaid Ed. Wilhite May Platt Belle Connor Mary Ryan Leona Howe

Out of Town Guest Complimented At Aderman Home Party

Miss Elizabeth Aderman hosted a Friday evening gathering at 921 Roscoe Avenue for Mrs. H. E. Manzer of Oshkosh Wisconsin her guest of the Aderman grandparents Mr and Mrs William Aderman. Music and refreshments were featured in the informal event.

Elizabeth Aderman Roscoe Avenue H. E. Manzer Oshkosh Wis William Aderman

Four year old Joseph Taylor's birthday celebrated at home

A large company of the little friends of Joseph Taylor gathered Friday afternoon at his home one mile south of Sweetland Center to celebrate his birthday. Mothers accompanied the children and the afternoon featured games and amusements with many pretty tokens given to the host.

Joseph Taylor Robert Taylor Sweetland Center

Sunshine Aid Society to Meet in Woodmen Hall Tuesday

Sunshine club members join Royal Neighbors Aid Society for a joint session Tuesday afternoon at Woodmen hall. After sewing buttons, attendees will be served refreshments.

Sunshine Club Aid Society of the Royal Neighbors Woodmen Hall

Reverend Proper to Speak at Local Baptist Church

Rev D D Proper of Omaha Nebraska and district secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission Society will preach at the local Baptist church during both morning and evening Sunday services. Modern Brotherhood of America members meet at Greenwood chapel at 2 PM Sunday June 4 to decorate graves and bring flowers. E H King president.

Baptist Church D. D. Proper D. D Omaha American Baptist Home Mission Society Modern Brotherhood of America Greenwood Chapel E. H. King

Notice to Firemen Electing Fire Chiefs

Notice to firemen announces a meeting at city hall on Monday evening June 35 at 8 o clock to elect a chief first assistant chief and second chief per C C Hagerman Chief of the Fire Dept.

C. C. Hagerman Fire Dept

For Sale and Rental Notes in One Line

For sale good chain cistern pump cheap if taken at once J R Reuling house for rent 605 West Fourth street Enquire 214 W 6th St

J. R West Fourth Street 6Th St

Wanted Man to Work on Farm

Classified notice seeks a male worker for farm labor. Contact Cc H Stone for details.

Cc. H. Stone

Workers Walk Out At Hawkeye Plant Over Discharges

About 125 workers deserted their machines at the Hawkeye plant in protest of management’s discharge of several union affiliates. The strike followed a heated meeting with Fred Vetter and stemmed from a non-union incident and a dispute over payroll buttons.

Hawkeye Vetter Fred Vetter Burk Mr. Vetter

Rev Schultze to Warrenton Missouri Graduation

Rev W C Schultze pastor of the German M E church will depart for Warrenton Missouri Sunday evening to attend Central Wesleyan College graduation exercises. He is a trustee of the college and will sit in on a board meeting before returning home.

W. C. Schultze M. E Warrenton Central Wesleyan College

Search Vessel for Castro Not Found

Havana June 3. Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela could not be found on board the steamer Legazpi arriving from Las Palmas. Officials searched all passengers but Castro remained missing. a passenger believed to be him boarded at Cadiz April 14 under an assumed name and left at Las Palmas April 17.

Havana Cipriano Castro Venezuela Legazpi Las Palmas Canary Islands Castro Customs and Foreign Office Lagazpi Cadiz

Brethren Gather for World Conference in St Joseph

St Joseph Missouri reports guests arriving by train for the Church of the Brethren world conference. Sessions set for tomorrow in the city auditorium and two theatres. Key issues include voting rights for members and Brethren land agents policy, with ministers previously barred from land business.

St. Joseph Church of the Brethren

Socialists to Host Ice Cream Social at Weed Park

The Socialist Party of Muscatine will hold an ice cream social and dance at Weed Park on Thursday evening June 8 with dancing in the club house. John Collins of Chicago will attend and lecture on socialism. Collins previously ran for Cook County treasurer on the socialist ticket.

Socialist Party of

Wilton Alumni Banquet and Community News

Wilton alumni banquet celebrated with plans to push for a new school building. Clarence Brown and Louise Maurer provided music. Meryl Heabner returns to Moscow after a year of study, E A Knott completes a Canada and western states tour. Col Griff Johnson turns sixty with friends and relatives attending at his Johnson home east of town. Out of town guests include Dr C C Johnson Reynolds Ind and Silas Johnson Muscatine. Rev D A Johnson of Marengo Ia to present impersonation and magic at Presbyterian church.

Wilton Meryl Heabner Moscow E. A. Knott Canada Col. Griff Johnson Johnson C. C. Johnson Reynolds Silas Johnson Muscatine D. A. Johnson Marengo Presbyterian Church

Muscatine Man Learns Brother Dies in Logansport

W A Townsley of Brook street received word that his brother in Logansport Indiana died yesterday from typhoid fever. Townsley left for Logansport last Sunday and will return home Monday.

W. A. Townsley Brook Street Logansport Ind Mr. Townsley

Local K. C’s Will Go to Iowa City

Muscatine Knights of Columbus plan to attend initiation exercises in Iowa City on Sunday. Several auto parties will travel while others ride the train. Spectators from Muscatine will not take part in the initiation. A class of fifty will receive degrees with the Iowa City degree team handling first and second degree work and J. H. Crosby of Cedar Rapids conferring the third degree.

Muscatine Knights of Columbus Iowa City J. H. Crosby Cedar Rapids

Funeral for Mrs A Strajack Monday Afternoon

The funeral for Mrs. A Strajack who died at her home 905 Iowa Ave will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence Rev J N Elliott will conduct the services Interment will be in Greenwood

A. Strajack Iowa Ave J. N. Elliott Greenwood

Compton and Friends Visit Downey and West Liberty

Social notes from Downey Iowa June 2 report Irvin Compton and wife visiting old friends in town. Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Sarah Gates home with many attendees. Week's visits include Mackeys at Iowa City and West Liberty, Lodge sisters touring, Schell returning from Iowa City, and Dr James Hill visiting family. Stock shipments to Chicago noted. Local visits include Harringtons in Blue Island and Kaufer in Iowa City.

Downey Irvin Compton West Liberty Ladies Aid Society M. P. Church Sarah Gates Walter Mackey Baby Chas. Mackey Iowa City Leota Verda Lodge Elizabeth Schell James Hollingsworth James Hill el. Fencemaker Wade Summers Illinois Guy Summers Chicago Frank Gregg Etta Ed. Harrington Blue Island Ill Will Don Harrington Roy Rorick Thos. Pidd Kate Kaufer W. W. Applegate

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Positive Cure

The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only lasting remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. It claims the cure works on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any failing case with testimonials available.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Coo Toledo

Arrest of Swain for Carrying Concealed Weapons

Del Swain of near Fourth and Mulberry was arrested last night for carrying concealed weapons. Officer Burk filed information alleging Swain waited for him. Swain had two guns on his person when arrested by Officer McElravy.

del Swain Fourth and Mulberry

Bowels Act: Cascarets for Internal Cleanliness

An old advertisement extols Cascarets for bowel health over external cleanliness. It argues the bowels absorb nutrients and poisons from sluggish digestion, urging daily use of a 10 cent box to stay at peak health and avoid physic.

Local Notes From Nichols and Surrounding Areas

Community items record visits and activities in Nichols Muscatine Lone Tree and Riverside. Names include the Mersky Briggs Tipton Norris and Miller families with multiple trips births and a California return. A Methodist service and a Lone Tree street fair are noted along with various business calls and social visits.

Memorial Sermon Noted For Old Soldiers At Presbyterian Church

The memorial sermon for old soldiers was preached May 28 at 3 00 pm at the Presbyterian church by Rev Newsome of Wapello The sermon honored the Grand Army of the Republic and reflected on the Civil War with music by the Presbyterian choir and a men's chorus Only ten veterans attended the service and Memorial Day was observed with services at the church and cemetery decorations for the graves of comrades Numerous local residents visited friends and relatives in town over the weekend and on Decoration Day.

Presbyterian Church Newsome Wapello Reusch Grand Army of the Republic Presbyterian A. E. Cameron Morning Sun United Presbyterian Church Iowa Daniel Kilpatrick Geo. Blagg Methodist Church J. K. Latta Elmwood Dr. Allen Burlington Misses Lea Lettie Swan Mediapolis Earl Owens Winfield Margaret Spats Claud McCormack Rose Hill H. N. Dickson Guy J. Tomlinson

Helen Blair to Make Regular Sunday Round Trip

The steamer Helen Blair will run a regular Davenport trip on Sundays from Muscatine leaving at 7:00 AM and returning at 5:30 PM. A 6:30 PM departure aims to allow same evening rail connections back to Muscatine. The Morning Star sails from Davenport this afternoon toward St Paul.

Helen Blair Davenport Muscatine Morning Star St. Paul C. M

Burns Scalds and Animal Bites Quickly Healed

An old home remedy touts rapid healing of burns, scalds, bites from animals or insects and other minor wounds with a simple treatment. It emphasizes swift care and topical remedies to prevent infection and promote recovery.

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Welch & Allen Iowa Avenue St. Mary’s Opera House Reinemund’s Cne Omaha, Neb Journal Schultze Warrenton MO The Clarence Brown Louise Maurer City Logansport, Ind Ballerson Stores K. C’s Young Arsenal B. Wade Denham Cedar J. G. M. Smith Ft. Madison Baja Wenger Wayland Dr. Boler Kennedy Martha Cameron Anna Stewart Quincy Ed. Wilson Io-do Medicine Co W. A. Blair
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