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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1901

Page

5

Children Day in the Churches at Local Congregations

The First Congregational Church hosts a Children’s Day program at 10 30 a m with readings prayers recitations solos duets and choruses by many children including Lysle Deemer Vera Ingraham Emma Rosenberger and Miss Hawley s class A floral exercise and a fishing song appear along with a program of German recitations and a baptism of children The Presbyterian Church presents its own proceedings with a procession song recitation and offerings, featuring young participants from the First Primary class Geraldine Howe Lila Kemper and Mary Schmidt among others.

First Congregational Church Rev. Herr J. A. Robbins Katherine Hayes Childen Lysle Deemer Vera Ingraham Miss Erb Grace Richman Zeta Althouse Emma Rosenberger Will Lamprecht Eddie Schroeder the Lilly of the Val Jesus Savior Lord Geraldine Howe Ethel Riemcke Elsie Fack Lila Kemper Miss Nellie Robertson

Parish Boundaries and Dramatic Experiences Sermon

The church schedules Children’s Day exercises at 10 30 a m Sunday school at 1 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and a continued story sermon at 7 30 p m with the pastor reading chapter five. Special music by a ladies quartet Mesdames Gobble St John Morgridge and McQuesten. Seats free. Bring a friend. H D Herr pastor.

Christian Endeavor Society Mesdames Gobble St. John Morgridge and McQuesten H. D. Herr

Worship Services At No 512 East Seventh Street

Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning theme Unfruitfulness and Its Consequences. Evening Destruction the Consequences of Disobedience. Sabbath school at 1:20 p.m. William Greenway superintendent. M. I. Gordon pastor. Public cordially invited to worship with us.

East Seventh Street William Greenway M. I. Gordon

Corner Sycamore and Fifth streets church service notice

Corner Sycamore and Fifth streets. The services of next Sunday will be preaching at 10 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Children's day exercises, 11:15 a. m. P. Ss. Co. E. prayer meeting 6:30 Pp. m. We are gin of the presence of all who will worship with us. J. Fry, pastor.

Sycamore Fifth Streets Ss. Co. E J. Fry

Sunday gatherings led by Captain Swanson schedule

Captain Swanson leads regular meetings at 11 am 3 pm and 8 pm on Sundays with Sunday school at 10 am. Weekday evenings 8 pm meetings follow with all welcome, except Mondays and Fridays.

Swanson

German Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Ad

German Baptist Church at Walnut and Sixth invites strangers to Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. preaching services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. R A Schmidt is pastor.

German Baptist Church Walnut and Sixth Streets R. A. Schmidt

Green Street Mission Sunday School Time Noted

Green Street Mission announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m with a morning program upcoming. The brief notice lists a fallow schedule fragment for church activities and emphasizes the next service time.

Green Street

First Methodist Church Program Schedule

Organ Voluntary and Song-School open the program followed by Prayer-Pastor and Scripture lesson. Infant class sings I know what I'll do for Jesus. Recitations by Lloyd Burris Jeannette Hattie Morie's Problem and Wealter Howe. Six girls perform Bright Angels and a solo by Maribel Howe. Edna Francis leads class song Robolink with the little girls and an orchestral selection closes.

Jesus Lloyd Burris Jeannette Hattie Morie Maribel Howe Edna Francis Robolink Wealter Howe

Children's Day Chorus Recitals at Local School

A Sunday program features a 7:30 p m service with scripture responsive reading Psalm 8 and multiple recitations by Lora Young Ralph Harris Mildred Stirlen May Kent Anna Prosser Hazel Becker Inez Stirlen Mora Niemhuis Josie Stirlen Gladys Hudler Geneva Little and others plus choruses and a flower object lesson by Mrs Shoe maker's class Address by Mr Fowler and an offering for Sunday school missions with Hymn America led by Harold

Lora Young Ralph Harris Mildred Stirlen May Kent Anna Prosser Hazel Becker Nosegay Inez Stirlen Mora Niemhuis Josie Stirlen Barnard Gladys Hudler Geneva Little Mrs Shoemaker Fowler America

Local Church Announcements Include Preachings and Prayer Meeting

The notice lists a sermon by Rev. H. D. Herr at 3 p.m. delivered by Miss Alice Mulford. A prayer meeting led by Mr. Herr is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. All are invited to attend.

Alice Mulford H. D. Herr Mr. Herr

First Methodist Episcopal Church Services Schedule

Corner Third Street and Iowa Avenue host church activities led by Pastor C. L. Stafford. Morning classes at 9 30, children's day programs at 10 30, Sabbath school at 1 20, junior leagues at 3, Epworth League at 6 30, and preaching at 7 30 with the Bread of Life theme. Baptism of children follows the opening services. Prospective members may join by probation or certificate.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Third Street Iowa Avenue C. L. Stafford

Children’s Day Services to Be Held Tomorrow

Special observance includes morning sermon by Mr. Fowler on Flowers and Nettles at 10 45. Sunday school at 9 45. Young People meeting led by Mrs. Fowler at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30 features Children’s day exercises by scholars. Open to all, seating free. bring a friend.

Presbyterian Church Holds Children’s Day Program

At Corner town avenue and Fourth Street the Presbyterian Church observes Children’s Day with a morning sermon for children and an afternoon of lesson study recitations and songs by the primary department. An evening program of twenty numbers begins at 7 39. The Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 p m will be led by Miss Marie Rankin on How to Enter Christ’s Family. All are invited. J N Eliott, pastor.

J. N. Eliott

First German M. E. Church Children Day Events

At Fourth and Cedar streets a Children's day program opens at 9 30 a m with Sunday school education, then 10 30 a m sermon for children by Mr Hertzler. An afternoon program at 2 15 p m in South Muscatine chapel, evening class meeting at 7 and preaching at 7 45. Baptism for infants at 10 30 a m First Methodist church. Muscatine Ministerial association meets Monday 10 30 a m at Y M C A parlors. all pastors invited.

M. E Fourth and Cedar Streets Hertzler South Muscatine Muscatine Ministerial Association

Holy Trinity Church Service Schedule and Beckenman Rector

Holy Trinity Church lists services including holy communion at 7 30 Sunday school 9 30 morning prayer and sermon 10 45 and evening prayer and sermon 7 39 Tuesday St Barnabas day holy communion 7 30 Friday litany and Sunday school teachers meeting 7 30 All Saints Chapel Evensong and sermon 2 30 F Beckenman rector.

Holy Trinity Church All Saints’ Chapel F. Beckenman

Cross Sectioning to Begin on Milwaukee Cutoff

Milwaukee surveyors prepare to start cross sectioning on the new cut‑off within a day or two as engineers begin to depart for the sections. The excavation contract has not yet been let but is expected next week, with work starting immediately after.

Milwaukee Milwaukee By

Special Music Sunday at First Congregational Church

Music Sunday features a ladies quartet Mesdames Gobble St John Morgridge and McQuesten rendering Schubert and Handel selections. Music lovers are urged to hear the performance and enjoy the program at the church Sunday night.

First Congregational Church Mesdames Gobble St. John Morgridge and McQuesten

Grape-Nuts Helps School Teacher Overcome Digestive Ailments

Sadie Cramer of 191 Olney Ave Marion Ohio reports years of stomach trouble relieved by Grape-Nuts. She says gas and nervousness from indigestion disappeared and she gained weight, now teaching without stomach pain and continuing to eat Grape-Nuts for its value.

Ma’ams Sadie Cramer Olney Ave Marion, O

River Notes on Mississippi Stage and Dam Work

The river is falling slowly as of Sunday morning June 9. The Ganlic Bestman tows stone for the government dam near Turkey Island. The Garite Eastman to arrive next week for dam construction above the high bridge. The Quincy will reach this port Sunday night or Monday morning en route to St. Louis.

St. Paul Davenport Muscatine Dwaque Ganlic Bestman Turkey Island Garite Eastman Quincy St. Louis

Quarterly conference and services at local church

Tonight at eight the quarterly conference convenes followed by Sabbath services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Presiding Elder R E Williams D D conducts Holy Communion at 730 pm after his sermon Dr Williams Everyone is welcome L B Hix pastor

R. E. Williams D. D Dr. Williams L. B. Hix

Sunday and Wednesday Services at First Church of Christ Scientist

The First Church of Christ Scientist on Sixth and Walnut streets conducts Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m with the subject Sacrament. A Wednesday evening meeting is held at 8 o'clock.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Sixth and Walnut Streets

School board meeting notes regular session at high school

The board of education met in regular session at the high school building, called to order by President Koeckeritz. Bills were allowed for multiple vendors, the treasurer's report was accepted, David Sterneman resigned as janitor, and D. H. Young was elected to fill the vacancy. Muscatine Electric railway was referred to the secretary and H. W. Zeidler’s bill referred to the finance committee. The meeting adjourned to 7:30 p.m. on June 10.

Board of Education Koeckeritz P. M. Deachle I- J. Fisch & Sons W. F. Chevalier Deutscher Anzeiger Joseph Nyenhuis Ida Fletcher TONG A. C Hopkinnot Cse David Sterneman Third Ward D. H. Young Muscatine Electric Railway H. W. Zeidler

Wapello Calendar of Visits and Local News

Wapello Iowa June 8 Mrs Cyril Carpenter of Columbus Junction visits daughter Mrs Arthur Springer. Dr and Mrs W S Grimes depart for Milwaukee for pleasure. Mrs Wm Colton hosts a 6 pm dinner with roses. Mrs D C Thomas hosts old school friends. Harold and Raymond Davison visit Muscatine. Harold stays Sunday. Raymond returns Friday night. Mrs Sherman Stone ill again. Jack McLaughlin of Ottumwa visits for commencement. Miss Hortense Herrick goes to Cedar Falls for commencement and summer session. Local school picnic at court house park. Miss Ethy McCullough sprains ankle Friday. Miss Letta Griebel visiting Burlington. Dr FE L Hook of Chicago visiting county. Winfield beats our team 22 to 11 in ball game. School board rejects bids for Sprague property remodel. Mrs John Dunn of Muscatine visiting. Presbyterian ladies mite meeting next Tuesday at Mrs Thomas'. Miss Matte Hunt home from Cedar Falls. Miss Lillie Shipman leaves for Kansas. Old frame buildings at Second and Ven Buren torn down. Davieon to build modern two story with rooms below and office above.

Wapello Iowa Cyril Carpenter Columbus Junction Arthur Springer W. S. Grimes Milwaukee Wis Wm. Colton D.C. Thomas Harold Raymond Davison Muscatine Raymond Sherman Stone Jack McLaughlin Ottumwa Hortense Herrick Cedar Falls Court House Park Ethy McCullough Letta Griebel Burlington FE. L. Hook Chicago Europe Winfield Sprague John Dunn D. C. Thomas Armstrong Thomas Matte Hunt Lillie Shipman Kansas

Morerige Sets Out for Wilton on 7 10 Train

Mr. G. O. Morerige traveled to Wilton on the 7:10 train this morning and will spend the day there.

G. O. Morerige Wilton

Grace English Lutheran Service Notice

Grace English Lutheran at Corner Iowa avenue and Sixth St invites worshipers to services at 10 30 a m with a sermon The Here and the Hereafter and communion in the morning. Evening service at 7 45 p m features The Doctrine of the Lord's Supper. Sunday school at 9 15 a m. Readers are invited to worship with us.

Iowa Avenue Sixth St J. L. Murphy

American and British racing results and local sports notes

Reports from Glasgow yacht racing where Shamrock V fell behind as rival yachts sailed ahead. In London’s Oaks Cap and Bells II claimed the trophy for the United States, the first American filly to win the Oaks. Beloit student Merrill honored on return. National and American league results list several games with standings and upcoming fixtures across major cities.

Fair Ground Shamrock Glasgow Shamrock L London Foxhall P. Keene Cap and Bells IL Milton Henry Epsom Britain Merrill Ed. S. Merrill Beloit Buffalo National League

Beening Dowl and the Guru With Two Begging Bowls

Madam Antoinette Sterling the contralto evangelist toured Bombay presidency and drew thousands of natives with her voice. She learned that local gurus carry small and large bowls for alms, and found two bowls on her veranda one small with annas for the pundit and one large with rupees for the evangelist, a reflection on local custom.

Mme Antoinette Sterling Bombay Presidency India Kipling Hills L’undita Ramabal Sterling Missahih Saturday Evening Post

Seiferts Travel Home on Firefly to Keokuk

Mr and Mrs Gus Seifert were passengers last night on the Firefly for their home in Keokuk. Mr Seifert has been employed by the Sand company in the building of their boats.

Gus. Seifert Keokuk Mr. Seifert The Sand Company

A Quaint English Ceremony Described in October Proclamations

On the last day of October the Lomion city solicitor and an assistant attend a proclamation ceremony. Tenants of a waste ground called the moors in Salon are ordered to perform service under penalty. The ritual includes chisels, two fag ots, a heteiet and a billhonk, then summons to a Strand tenement forge and six horse shoes with star notes. The forge and shoes are reused year after year, at least two centuries old.

Lomion Salon Strand

Memory as the sole possession no one can take

The text argues memory is the most valued possession. It is absolutely ours and unaffected by others. It endures through crowds and distance, outlasting strength, hope, and beauty, which fade but memory remains clear.

Woulay

Dialogue on love and appearance in old press

A brief exchange questions whether love endures without current dressing and attire, with a response affirming unwavering affection beyond hardship. The wording reflects a period newspaper tone from the Detroit Free Press.

To Avoid a Task Is to Make It Our Toaster

A quip about fear and effort arguing avoiding work turns it into a burden while tackling it promptly preserves integrity and avoids decay in love and actions.

Market Price Snapshot for Groceries and Produce

Unsteady market lists flour at 1.10 to 1.20 per sack, sugar 5.95 per 100 slots, and various produce with per unit or per peck pricing. Eggs 10c, chickens range from 6c to 12c, lard 12c, potatoes old 70 to 80c per bag, new 45c per peck, cabbage 5c, onions 5c per pound, bananas 1.15 to 1.59 per bunch, beets 5c per bunch. Fish priced per pound from 10c to 12%c, oranges 20c each, lemons 20c, strawberries 1c per box, fuel coal and soft coal listed, and cucumbers 5c each.

Graham Tnd Rio

Clear Lake Referred As Summer Resort By Iowa Central

Iowa Central railway issues an artistic booklet with fine views of Clear Lake and its claim as a summer resort. Hundreds are expected to visit this summer and the railroad will strive to make travel comfortable. Applications to the Marshalltown general passenger department will bring the booklet to interested readers.

Iowa Central Railway Clear Lake Iowa Central Marshalltown

Regular meeting of Wyoming lodge No 76 K of P

K of P Regular meeting this evening at Wyoming lodge No 76. Work in the first and second ranks. Election of delegates to grand lodge. A full attendance desired. Per order J M Butler C C.

Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K. of P Grand Lodge J. M. Butler C. C

To Black Hawk Tower and Park Visitor Party Arrangements

To Black Hawk Tower and parties of ten or more tickets will be furnished at tileach. A management change at the park this year brings a new manager who is very accommodating and makes visits pleasant.

Black Hawk Tower Ticeach

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