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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
2
Presbyterians plan Rally Day for Sunday afternoon with each Sunday school class providing one program number. The event features songs recitations and drills by children, a large, varied program, and a missionary collection for Sabbath school extension.
An advertisement claims the product relieves itching burning and irritation from stubborn skin diseases with initial relief and a complete cure after use. It is described as clean and grease free and sold at drug stores for 25 cents direct from Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.
Blue Grass Iowa reports a family gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dipple with relatives including the Bohnsacks Braun and Dippels. O A Bohnsack’s new house nears completion as road supervisor J C Watts repairs bridges after heavy rains. J Saitan keeps busy with ditch filling. Watts and son Ellery visited Davenport. Leslie Wagner family spent Sunday with his parents in Blue Grass. Minnie Kautz of Rock Island visited the Wunder home.
Miss Margaret Helen Mc Killip died at home five miles southwest of Atalissa after a year long illness that began in January 1906. At 1:30 a.m. Sunday she spoke of meeting her Saviour and her last words spoke of a completed task and work. Her parents and relatives mourn a devoted daughter and sister.
Obituaries detail Edward Smith dying May 29 1907 at Nichols aged 36 10 29 after wife Hattie Hillyer’s 1905 death. He leaves three children and siblings in Nichols and Minnesota. Funeral held at M E church Nichols with Rev Scott officiating. Wm Halling Sr born 1814 died June 2 1907 aged 93 years 22 days. funeral at Melpine cemetery after a German Lutheran life in Sweetland Township.
Mrs D F Sullivan was a passenger this morning for Iowa City where she will visit for a few days.
The I O R M reports a city wide Fourth of July event with the Redmen leading a grand civic parade and a sham battle at Electric Park. About 250 Indians in war paint are planned along with free park attractions, balloon ascension, vaudeville, moving pictures, fireworks, and races by Muscatine Boat Club.
Rock Island lines announce sweeping next Sunday time card changes with many trains altered. East bound No 4 Chicago Special arrives 6 44 am, No 2 Mail and Express 8 30 pm, No 50 Firefly 11 34 am, No 12 3 43 am. West bound No 3 California Special 1 39 am, No 1 8 08 am, No 49 Firefly 11 35 am, No 11 Mail and Express 11 35 pm. Wilton Branch trains and times updated including No 500 mixed 6 25 am, No 592 passenger 3 50 pm, No 504 passenger 9 15 pm, No 501 mixed 12 59 pm, No 503 passenger 6 pm, No 505 passenger 11 50 pm.
Lisle Stuart visits his parents in Oak Grove. Children day exercises at Spangler chapel set for Sunday at 3 o clock with Rev. Conant delivering the address. Families share dinners and visitors from nearby households in the community.
Mayor Asthalter reviewed an article on Muscatine Iowa for the Britannica update. It notes population growth from 11 454 in 1890 to 14 073 in 1900, with 2352 foreign born, and cites key industries including a pearl button factory, lumber, iron, engines, brick and brickwork, pottery, carriages, wagons, and nearby coal mining.
Pleasant Prairie Ia June 7 Mrs Calista Benschoof improving and traveling to Muscatine for treatment Mr and Mrs Perry Baker conducted business in Muscatine Saturday Mrs Hattie Mark of Iowa City visiting relatives Miss Pearl McElroy spent Sunday with Miss Maher at Summit John Smith mourns death of his best horse Henry Drumm works with hedge roots using new engine Miss Pearl McElroy hosts surprise gathering for Miss Mary Maher with games music ice cream and cake served
Advertising copy notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for stopping bleeding and healing wounds offered at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store with a price of 25 cents. The tone mirrors a period advertisement promising quick relief from cuts and injuries.
Round trip fares to many Canadian and New England resorts will be offered later in June 1907. Details on dates limits stopovers and brochures available from Geo W Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway Chicago address 135 Adams St.
River forecasts show only very slight changes in Mississippi River levels over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine. Local forecaster J. M. Sherier notes Davenport Muscatine and Des Moines readings with small height adjustments and no major flood threat.
Claims ZEMO destroys the germ causing dandruff and quickly stops itching while preventing hair loss. Promoted by A. W. Morgan at 107 West Second Street with all druggists carrying the product.
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