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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
A promotional note urges fans to attend a double header this Friday at the Fair Grounds with Muscatine versus Galena and a second game at 3:30. Tickets cover both games. Tickets listed through Maennercher members and local sponsors.
A Victorian ad notes Viper In the Stomach type dyspepsia linked to liver and kidney troubles and claims Electric Bitters will help all such cases with a 50e price at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Sealed bids for the small frame barn on the jail lot will be received by the County Auditor up to noon on Wednesday June 16 1909. Barn must be removed on or before Friday June 25 1909. A B Lawrence County Auditor.
The article describes gray hair as caused by nervous system weakening and promotes electrical nerve treatments to restore color. It mentions a color pigment preparation and offers explanations of the "Teel method" for returning hair to its natural hue.
At Ft. Dodge the state G A R encampment concluded with condolence to Adjutant General Newman for Mrs. Newman's death. Michael McDonald won department commander, S J Robertson senior vice, E P Messer junior vice, E Robbins chaplain. next camp Des Moines. Sons of Veterans chose H C Ring as department commander. women’s relief and ladies of G A R also elected.
John A. Kleinfelder introduces the Iowa Cooker and steamer at Buzz's Fair Store with Friday and Saturday demonstrations. The device speeds pudding and meat prep from hours to about forty five minutes by steam from a two-pan system. Further demos follow at Rosenberger in Evanston and downtown Chicago stores.
Two informations charging illegal liquor sales were filed in district court. Defendants J Haifleigh and Louis L Sharrar face temporary injunction requests soon with permanent injunctions sought at September term. Sharrar is accused of operating the Mad House while Haifleigh allegedly carries liquor for sale.
Pleasure Seekers set sail Tuesday the 15th from the Columbia at 9 a.m. on a Mississippi trip to the Tri Cities. Pauchet's Bang provides music while the Choir Boys serve lunch. Afternoon options include a Dubuque versus Rock Island ball game or Blackhawk Tower. Return at 6 30 p.m. with more music.
Muscatine Bridge company held a session after its annual stockholders meeting last evening. Officers for the year were elected: President William Huttig, Vice President Henry Jayne, Secretary J Scott Blackwell, Treasurer and Superintendent Chester Lillibridge. The board also approved half-soleing the bridge and authorized riprap installation to protect piers.
Work has begun on a four story exclusive finishing plant by the Pioneer Button company beside their present plant on East Third street. Upon completion the reinforced concrete structure with brick veneer will be among the citys most modern facilities and should be ready for occupancy by late July.
All members on Dubuque arrangements are requested to meet at 3 39 tonight at the Elks club room without fail. Take notice and govern yourselves accordingly per order chairman R. W. George.
Free clinics for nervous diseases will be held at Hershey hospital on June 25 under Dr. Hugh T. Patrick of Chicago. The Muscatine County Medical Society sponsors the event, offering free treatment to those who notify their family physician or contact Dr. F. L. Appel.
Grand Recorder B. F. Rehkopf of Des Moines will be present at Eagle Lodge No. 10 A O U W meeting in Muscatine. He will deliver a talk on a topic of unusual interest to members while en route home from Davenport.
Memorial services will be held at the Knights of the Maccabees hall Sunday at 2 PM for departed members. Afterward, the group will march to Greenwood and St Marys cemeteries for gravesite decorations. members should attend and bring flowers.
About a hundred Keithsburg excursionists left the boat when it reached the city this morning and transferred to the Firefly bound for the tri-cities. The Woodmen on their annual trip enjoyed the voyage and expect to return home tonight.
Miss Helen M. Lezotte and Amos F. Weidling wed at 6 PM at the bride’s parents home 304 East Third street. Rev A I E Boss officiated. reception and wedding supper followed. couple to 801 Roscoe avenue. Holy communion at Trinity Episcopal Church earlier. crowds praise the couple and their future.
Miss Anna E Hucke and Theodore Schuessler wed at the bride’s home three and a half miles south of Moscow. Rev John Jans officiated after a ceremony witnessed by Rosa Hucke and Charles Hucke. Attendants were Clara Lake and Charles Hucke. About 75 guests attended a wedding supper in a decoratively set parlor and dining room. The bride is from Moscow township. the groom from Bloomington township. The couple will reside nearby.
A wedding occurs at the groom's farm home five miles north of Muscatine after June 15. Readable details describe the location and timing as a rural ceremony in the county.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. E. O. Burnside's home. Miss Ballard presented a paper on the juvenile court while readings were given by Mrs. O. T. Ames Mrs. W. S. Peasley Mrs. Charlies Bridgman and Mrs. E. D. Williamson.
The Dorcas Society met at Mrs. Philip Kopp's home on East Seventh street with large attendance. After business and music, refreshments were served. The next regular meeting is replaced by the annual picnic at Weed Park on June 23.
The marriage of George L Wy man and Miss Nellie E Kell was solemnized at 8 o clock last evening at the groom s home 1010 Orange street Judge H S Howe performing the ceremony. Both parties are well known in this city and have the best wishes of many friends. They will reside at 1010 Orange street for the time being.
Last evening about twenty ladies gathered at 509 Walnut Street for Mrs W D Hines birthday anniversary. They enjoyed games and music and the evening was described as splendid.
Mrs Wendell Nyenhuis hosted the Wednesday afternoon gathering of about thirty ladies from the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church at 1116 Iowa Avenue. Several important questions were discussed.
The Iola Palefaces will hold a meeting Friday afternoon June 11 at 1101 East Second Street the home of Mrs. Hattie Frazier. All members are asked to attend as important business will be discussed.
The Muscatine Launch club hosts the first of a series of summer dances and launch races at the clubhouse this evening. The event is billed as a very interesting affair with social and racing activities planned.
The A. B. Kensington club will meet at the church parlors on Friday afternoon June 11. Church ladies seek a large attendance as much work is to be attended to.
The Rebekahs district convention for Muscatine and Louisa counties ended in Wapello. Officers elected at the final session include President Mrs Jennie Propst of West Liberty, Warden Mrs Sink of Columbus Junction, Secretary Mrs K Vaught of Wapello, and Treasurer Mrs Helen Truffer of Letts, with Lettsville set as next year’s assembly site.
Weather kept Muscatine representation low this year. Mrs. Laura L. Kent and Miss Sara Silkey arrived this noon, while Miss Ada St. Clair Mrs. Ellen Ashcraft Mrs. Leven Pierson and Mrs. Lorenz reached home last night.
The Sterneman team led the opening match at Geneva golf links, finishing ahead by fifteen points. Rev. B. C. Preston posted the best score with 41 strokes, while rain prevented many players from taking part in the first round.
A dramatic ad compares dynamite damage to influenza and urges quick cure with Dr King's New Discovery. It promotes 50 cents and 1 dollar sizes from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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