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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1903

Page

7

Local Visitors And Wedding Guests Noted In City

Burlington resident C. M. Crapo transacted business in the city yesterday. West Liberty mayor J. E. McIntosh was a business visitor. Misses Elliott McDermid Becker visited Davenport yesterday. Mrs. Bernhardt of Davenport returned home after visiting here. Washington chapter No 4 R A M will meet next Friday for initiation with refreshments. Sixteen year old John Wisner injured by a ripsaw rests well with no complications expected. Mrs. Belle Catelman Fannie Blumenthall and Minnie Goldenburg of Omaha arrived to attend the wedding of A. Seigel to Lottie Plowenkey.

J. E. McIntosh West Liberty Washington John Wisner Belle Catelman Fannie Blumenthall Minnie Goldenburg Omaha L. Seigel A. Seigel Lottie Plowenkey

Local Notices Record Arrivals Departures and Visits

Mrs. M C Malone arrives home from Colfax extended visit. Attorney C A Carpenter visits in city from Columbus Junction. Mrs. Frank Kiefner returns from Park Ridge to Linn Street home. Miss Alvina Kaufmann returns to Chicago after grandfather John Schmidt’s death. Mrs. L Palmettre travels to Halleck Minnesota after visiting Hurlbits. Deputy Treasurer C Ralph Stafford travels to Mt Pleasant for a friend’s wedding. Harry Bisbee seeks to move to Muscatine with Hubinger to head a large Kentucky system salary. Community glad to hear of Memphis boy’s career progress.

Alvina Kaufmann John Schmidt Chicago Memphis Harry Bisbee Hubinger Keokuk Muscatine Harry

A. M. E. Convention Elects District Superintendent Assistant

At the Burlington district A. M. E. Sunday school convention William Shackleford of Muscatine read a paper on What Help Is the Feminine in the Church. He served as secretary and was elected as an assistant to the district superintendent.

Burlington William Shackleford Muscatine

Descriptive Indian Place Names in North American Outings

The piece notes Indian words such as Muskoka Clear Sky Land Magnetewan Smooth Flowing Water Kawartha and Bright Waters and Happy Lands as fitting descriptions for delightful summer outings on the American continent. Free descriptive literature and timetables are offered by the Grand Trunk Railway Advertising Department in Chicago.

Muskoka Magnetewan Kawartha Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Chicago Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P Psacd

Best Cough Medicine Guarantees Satisfaction

F C Jaquith of Inland Michigan says he sells more Chamberlain's Cough Remedy than all similar preparations combined and guarantees every bottle. The remedy is for sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain F. C. Jaquith Mich

Alumni Association Hosts Muscatine High School Class of 1903

The Muscatine High School Alumni Association held a large reception for the graduating class of 1903. Major decor, a full program, and performances by the glee club and orchestra impressed hundreds of guests. Officers were elected at a postreception business meeting chaired by Charles P. Hanley.

Muscatine Mesdames M. C. Hayes A. C. Hopkinson Mabel Leverich Neddess Huff Messrs. C. P. Hanley Henry Edson Oscar Longstreth Sixth Street Iowa Avenue Alumni Association Chas. Robertson C. P. Hanley Hanley Speaks Charles P. Hanley Alumni Association of The Hanley Homer Junkin Muscatine High School Charles Robertson Robertson Drew Davidson Anna Kern Harriet McQuesten Earl Hudler C. D. Longstreth

Woman praises A B C Tea at Havercamp’s Drug Store

A poetic notice describes a woman praised as beautiful and sweet who charms passersby and exclaims about taking A B C Tea. The item notes the tea priced at 25 cents per package and lists Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the seller.

Havercamp's

All men are born short of greatness

A witty remark notes that all men start short of greatness but some are shorter than others, framing a humorous view on ambition and merit.

Muscatine Churches Transfer to Salvation Army Next Sunday

Three Muscatine churches United Brethren Park Avenue M E and Musserville M E will host Salvation Army services next Sunday led by Lieut Colonel Margetts Brigadier Cousins and Adjutant Storey. A mass meeting and Princess Rink Military Band concert follow with a program in the opera house.

Muscatine Salvation Army United Brethren Park Avenue M. E Musserville M. E Margetts New York First United Brethren Church Mulberry and Sixth Streets Brigadier Cousins Omaha South Muscatine T. H. Storey Chicago Opera House J. T. Buckland America R. S. McNutt Cousins Adjt Princess Rink Military Band

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Offer

There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases, once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. is advertised as a constitutional remedy, taken internally, with a $100 promise to cure any case it fails on. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.

Zema-Cura Congressman Gilbert Marvin Gilbert G. G. Gilbert Congress Shelbyville Zema-Cura CO West 22d St New York Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Sidewheel steamer 118 feet long with 22 foot beam

The vessel measured 118 feet in length with a 22 foot beam and was commanded by Captain Preston.

Preston

First Steamer Virginia Reaches Upper Mississippi in 1823

On May 2 1823 the steamer Virginia left St Louis on its inaugural trip ascending the upper Mississippi River with passengers including William Clark Lawrence Taliaferro J C Betrami and Chief Great Eagle. After passing Fort Edwards Fort Armstrong and Prairie du Chien the voyage continued toward the headwaters with exploring parties aboard the small craft.

Mississippi River St. Louis William Clark Missouri Territory Lawrence Taliaferro U. S J. C. Betrami Italy Great Eagle Fort Edwards Des Moines River Fort Armstrong Rock Island Prairie du Chien Mississippi Virginia

Muscatine Class of 1902 Picnic Postponed by Weather

The Muscatine high school class of 1902 reunion planned for the park was postponed due to threatening weather. A small group gathered for a picnic before showers ended the event, and organizers will reschedule the reunion for a later date.

Muscatine High School

That Throbbing Headache Pills Sell at Haverkamp’s Drug Store

Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure headaches and nervous head pains by purifying blood and boosting health. Priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold at Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercamp's

Muscatine Jobbers Push Bulk Sale Bill

Muscatine jobbers urge passage of a bulk sale bill drafted by the Des Moines association to prevent a merchant from selling goods before bankruptcy. the measure renders such sales void unless proper notice or conditions are met.

Muscatine Des Moines Association of Jobbers

Inventory Before Sale Sparks Credit List Disclosure

An inventory of stock is taken five days before sale unless the purchaser receives a list of creditors and creditors are notified of the intended purchase. The bill mirrors a Minnesota law and is described as protecting robbers and preventing costly, bothersome legislation.

Minnesota

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ayer Dr. Olly Avoca J.C. Pfny Co Mase Vz. Battey SRO Etician Examination Free West Second Street John A Robbins Fire Life and Accident Insurance First National Bank C. M. Crapo Josie Elliott Fairfield Maggie McDermid Henrietta Becker Davenport Fred Bernhardt West Sixth Street M. C. Malone Oak Street Colfax C. A. Carpenter Columbus Junction Frank Kiefner Linn Street Park Ridgeld A. E. Myrick L. Palmettre H. S. Hurlbut East Ninth Street Halleck, Minn C. Ralph Stafford Mt. Pleasant A. M. E. Convention Arnold Land Company East Second St Muscatine, In Bond the Alumni Association of the Mus Catine High School E. P. Davis Sylvia Robertson High School Glee Club Josephine Stirlen Frances Barry Emma Mahin W. F. Bishop Mazie Lane Ellen Mark Grace Griffin Sadie Smalley Helen Davidson Ina Stirlen Lillie Warner Laura Junkin Isa Greeley Helen Brigam Josie Wyant Minerva Hartman Sadie Wier Alice Hayes Ella Reuling Citizens’ Railway & Light Company Nan F. Nau Company Broadway N. Y Portland, Ore H. C. Thiesen Muscatine, Ta Park Avenue M. E United Brethren and Musserville Beth- SP Bseuscnn Cee Mason Congregation Colonel Margetts Yankee Hash P. R. M. B H. H. Booth Cornet Cole Brooks Shadwell Oliver Crown Jewel Wees Chas. Q. Adams Southwell Eugene Fields Charley Peirce Watchman Ripley Mason Richard J. Oliver Cornet Ene Molloy Albert Peirce Sunshine Ripley Roy A. Miller Dawn of Peace Scouton P. R. M Gilbert McBride & Cope Switzer Electric Supply Co East Second Street M. P. Goff Tal Corry & Wernintin Company G. Shaw Vice-Press Mgr Kers Jonace Coffee C. B. Fuller
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