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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
4
Local notices and travels amid G. A. R. encampment
Edward Weise visits Davenport as marriage licenses issued to E Earl Thompson and Della Ladeway. Several townsfolk board the Firefly to Dubuque for the G A R encampment. Funeral held for Mrs Fredericka Steincke at Greenwood chapel. Various residents depart for Dubuque and visits with relatives and friends continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Earl Thompson
Della M. Ladeway
Local notes report visitors births and travel in Muscatine
Local items list puminens visitors including C H Gladbond from Buffalo and W Jewell to Rockford. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Deller at 501 Angle Street. Mrs C E Fox heads to Dubuque for G A R convention. Mrs M J Dittman sails to Davenport. Huch Shellabarger to Letts. Frank Goodman visiting from Minneapolis. Edward Schmidt from Davenport visiting Muscatine. Electric Park attractions tonight. Continued social and travel notes throughout the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Prase
Buffalo
Gustav Schmidt
Dubuque
George Deller
Angle Street
Funeral of William Carpenter Held at Pleasant Prairie Church
The funeral services for William Carpenter were conducted at Pleasant Prairie church this afternoon at one o'clock, with interment at Parr cemetery. A brief service was held from the home at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carpenter
Pleasant Prairie Church
Parr
Appendix Kept Busy by Patent Remedy Ads
An advertisement urges readers to aid the appendix with Dr. King s New Life Pills priced at 25 cents and Havercamp s Prescription Drug Take the Journal at 10 cents a week, promoting bowel health products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp’s
Journal
Record Attendance Grows at Teachers Institute
Normal enrollment climbs with almost 100 instructors enrolled as many counties keep schools open for summer. Prof. W F Barry of Drake University will lecture on the school question with sessions at 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A list of attendees includes Della Lackey Anna Mohr Grace Purcell and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
W. F. Barry
Drake University
Della Lackey
Anna Mohr
Grace Purcell
Florence Smith
Vesta Croxen
Nana Foley
Eva la Rue
Emme Federlien
Pearl L. la Rue
Blanche Jones
Pearl la Rue
Mabel Wilson
Edna Stephens
Ada Rolland
Helen Hall
Pearl Feltman
Frances Boot
Julia E. Fuller
Nellie Vore
Jennie Ewing
Nellie V. Downer
Minnie Headley
E. Holzhauer
Selma Brammeier
Elizabeth Bernick
Patent transfer from Muscatine inventor to Automatic Button Co
Henry H. Fack of Muscatine has sold and assigned patent 854,994 for a display stand device granted May 28 after filing August 13 last. The transfer to Automatic Button Co. of Muscatine is official. no consideration stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Patent Office
Henry H. Fack
Muscatine
Automatic Button Co
Life Root in ZoaPhora Promoted by Medical Authority
The Theational Standard Dispensatory is cited as a nearly two thousand page medical authority edited by renowned physicians. It explains Life Root’s action on the menstrual system, aiding scanty or painful menses and regulating irregular flow. Zoa-Phora is sold in prepared bottles with directions and Dr Pengelly’s Advice to Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Amory Hare
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Henry H. Rusby
Columbia University
New York
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Pengelly
Georgetta Witter Weds Dr Frederick Waters Quiet Des Moines Ceremony
Miss Georgetta Witter of Des Moines married Dr Frederick Waters of Amesia in a small ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs David F Witter. Prof Sherman Kirk of Drake officiated and a supper followed. The couple plans to reside in Ames where Waters practices dentistry and Mrs Waters continues her college work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Witter
Georgetta Witter
Des Moines
Frederick Waters
Amesia
David F. Witter
Sherman Kirk
Drake University
Witter
Waters
Normal Institute
State College At
Ames
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Chicago University
North Adams
Mass
First Iowa Tournament Held in Cedar Rapids Many Years Ago
Twenty eight years ago today Cedar Rapids hosted the first Iowa tournament attended by four Muscatine fire companies. They won first place in many events and took the championship belt. A special train was secured and Mayor G W Dillaway accompanied the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
G. W. Dillaway
Federation Meeting Noted at Musser Library
The City Federation of Woman's Clubs met at the P. M. Musser library discussing several important issues but taking no definite action. Mrs. Albert Critz reported on the seventh biennial convention held recently in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Federation of Woman's Clubs
P. M. Musser
Albert Critz
Oskaloosa
Surprise Party Honoring Mr and Mrs Bielof on Burlington Road
A Maennerchor gathering last evening on the Burlington road honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Emil Bielof with a surprise party. About forty attendees enjoyed social talk carols and singing led by Prof Ford Grade. The couple received a handsome silver set as gifts.
Champion Social Dancing Club Picnic at Bowman's Cottage
The Champion Social Dancing club held its annual picnic at Bowman's cottage near Wyoming Hill. Over fifty members arrived by private launches and buggies at six and seven AM, enjoying fishing, rowing, baseball and other amusements despite cloudy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Social Dancing Club
Bowman's Cottage
Wyoming Hill
A B C Girls Hold Regular Weekly Meeting
The A B C girls met at Miss Anna Wilson's home for a pleasant evening. A picnic is planned for Thursday June 21 at Weed park honoring Miss Beaulah Bennison and Miss Leila Thompson who are away at school. The next regular meeting is Monday evening June 18 at Miss Margaret Rockwell's Mulberry Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wilson
Weed Park
Beaulah Bennison
Leila Thompson
Margaret Rockwell
Mulberry Street
I O O F Lodge Regular Session Held
The I O O F lodge held its regular weekly meeting. Two membership applications were handed in and a resolution thanked outside lodges for memorial service help. Installation of officers is set for July first, with the next meeting on June 17 at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Well Known Young Couple to Be Married
Many friends in Muscatine anticipate the marriage of Robert Leu and Lillian Stoneburner on the 26th at the bride’s home. Both are well known in the city and receive wide congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Leu
Lillian Stoneburner
Mr. Leu
Miss Stoneburner
Muscatine
Mrs Hine Hosts French Club Birthday Party
Mrs Will Hine entertained 14 members of the French club Saturday evening at 509 Walnut street for her birthday anniversary. A 6 o'clock dinner was served and she received a sterling silver spoon from the club as a token of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hine
Walnut Street
Kensington Club Picnic At Electric Park
The Kensington club of the First Congregational church holds an afternoon social session at Electric Park. Attendees depart on the 3 o clock car and supper is served at 6. Ladies assisting include Mrs Will Wallace Mrs E M Whicher Miss Ella Mulford Mrs E S Harbaugh Miss Pearle Barnhardt and Mrs Emma Dalzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
First Congregational Church
Electric Park
Will Wallace
E. M. Whicher
Ella Mulford
E. S. Harbaugh
Pearle Barnhardt
Emma Dalzell
Methodist Ladies' Aid Cake Sale Success at McCollin Store
The Methodist Ladies' Aid society held a cake sale at the McCollin dry goods store and sold all cakes before four. The group plans another sale soon and will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock to discuss important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
McCollin Dry Goods
Patriots Sewing Bee At Mrs McElroy Home
The American Patriots Sewing Society will hold an all day sewing bee tomorrow at Mrs J E McElroy’s home 599 Mulberry Street with much work to be accomplished and full attendance desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Patriots Sewing Society
J. E. McElroy
Mulberry Street
Moynahan Hosts Five Hundred Club Gathering
Miss Gertrude Moynahan pleasantly entertained the Five Hundred club members last evening at her home. The cordial social event featured lively conversation and light refreshments, with neighbors complimenting the hostess on a charming gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Moynahan
Five Hundred
Gertrude Moynahan
Five Hundred Club
Editor’s Health Boon from Grape-Nuts in Oklahoma
An Oklahoma editor reports consuming Grape-Nuts as a remedy for illness, claiming a 25 pound weight gain and renewed brain power after long years at the helm. He praises its nourishing concentration, tasty flavor, and endorses the slogan There’s a Reason while recommending The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla
Wellville
Prize Night Highlights At Grace Griffin Home
At a Sycamore street gathering Miss Grace Griffin won the prize for the highest score. Light refreshments followed a pleasant evening. The next meeting will be hosted by Miss Grace Road on Mulberry street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Street
Grace Griffin
Miss Grace Road
Mulberry Street
Picnic Set for June 26 in Weed Park
The Modern Brotherhood of America committee met Thursday evening and decided to hold a picnic at Weed park on Tuesday afternoon and evening, June 26. All Bend City Lodge No. 143 members and their friends, plus Sweetland Center lodge members, are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Brotherhood of America
Weed Park
Bend City Lodge No. 143
Sweetland Center Lodge
Farther Lights Society Entertained at Mrs Beach Home
The Farther Lights Society of the First Baptist Church was entertained yesterday afternoon at the West Third street home of Mrs. Fred Beach. About forty ladies attended for a social afternoon of conversation and a brief impromptu program with refreshments provided by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Lights Society
First Baptist Church
Fred Beach
West Third Street
Lang and Springborn to Wed at Lang Home Tomorrow
The marriage of Miss Helen Lang and Edward Springborn will be held tomorrow at 6 pm at the Lang family home 892 Chamber Street. Reverend G Meier of the German Lutheran church will perform the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Helen Lang
Edward Springborn
Fred H. Lang
Chmer Street
G. Meier
German Lutheran Church
Y M C A Juniors Enjoy East Side Picnic
A large group of Y M C A preps and juniors left this morning for a point east of the city for a regular good time picnic. They were accompanied by F D Applegate and C R Moulton. The day will include various sports and amusements and they expect to return this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Applegate
C. R. Moulton
Presbyterian Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Schenck's Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold a Friday afternoon meeting at Mrs. R. C. Schenck’s home on East Ninth street. All church ladies and friends are invited. Members assisting Mrs. Schenck include Mesdames Ellman King Nesper Hine Wigim and Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
R. C. Schenck
East Ninth Street
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Grace Lutheran
The Grace Lutheran church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met for its regular monthly gathering yesterday in the church parlors. Rev. H. F. Martin led the meeting in Miss Hannah Maisenbach's absence. The group scheduled the next meeting for the second Monday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Grace Lutheran Church
H. F. Martin
Hannah Maisenbach
Birthday Celebration At West Fourth Street Home
William Narvis was pleasantly surprised at his home on West Fourth Street last evening in honor of his birthday. About 20 friends and neighbors attended a social evening with progressive and delicious refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Narvis
West Fourth Street
Picnic at Weed Park Clubhouse Arranged This Week
A notice invites ladies to a Wednesday garden party at Weed Park Clubhouse with a 2 o'clock start and supper planned for 5 o'clock. Address listed as 513 Fast Third Street.
Governor Vetoes Two-Cent Rail Fare Bill
Albany June 11 Governor Hughes vetoed a bill requiring a flat two cent per mile passenger rate on every railroad system over fifteen miles in New York State. The action halts the proposed fare plan affecting intercity lines and riders statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Pie Social Success for United Brethren Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid society of the United Brethren church held a pie social yesterday afternoon and it was a decided success. A small sum was raised, and plans are already made to host another pie social soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
United Brethren Church
Hutchinson To Wed Miss Shaw In June
Invitations announced Zel H. Hutchinson formerly of this city now in Cloquet Minnesota will marry Miss Sarah B. Shaw of St. Paul Minnesota on June 27. Mr. and Mrs George Sweigert of Chicago were guests of honor at a dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Musser. Musser and Sweigert were University of Iowa classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zel H. Hutchinson
Zel. H. Hutchinson
Cloquet
Minn
Sarah B. Shaw
St. Paul
George Sweigert
Chicago
Cliff Musser
Mr. Musser
Mr. Sweigert
University of Iowa
I. L. of H. to Hold Regular Meeting
The I. L. of H. meets in regular session tomorrow evening at their hall. A social time will be enjoyed. An interesting program is in course of preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. OF H
Central Girl Detects Fake Fire Alarm at YMCA
A central girl reports a fire at the Will residence corner Fourth and Chestnut after a boy from the YMCA building calls in a false alarm. Mr Jamison, YMCA secretary, confirms no fire. The boy faces reprimand for the prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth
Chestnut
Central
Fourth and
Chestnut Street
Will
Association
Jamison
Major John circle to meet at 7:30 Wednesday eve
The Major John circle will hold their regular meeting Wednesday evening at the G. A. R. hall at 7:30. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Banner lodge to convene at A. O. U. W. hall this evening
The regular meeting of the Banner lodge will be held this evening at the A. O. U. W. hall at p. m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Lodge
Grace Lutheran Ladies' Aid Meeting Around Putnam Home
The Ladies' Aid of Grace Lutheran church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
The
Grace Lutheran Church
Fruitland woman returns home on Firefly afternoon
Mrs. Joe Heinaman of Fruitland traveled from the city yesterday afternoon aboard the Firefly to reach her home after spending the day shopping in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Heinaman
Fruitlan
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Hostetter
Bestenlehner
Edward Weise
Davenport
John A. Zollner
J. W
Agustus de Forest
Howard Walker
Letts
Emma Hedicker
Stella Ames
Luther Woods
Henry Adler
Eddie Amerine
Guardian
James P. Wilson
E. H. King
C. Brenner
John Burkhardt
Fredericka Steincke
Greenwood Chapel
Greenwood Cemetery
Chester J. Eaton
Wilton
C. H. Gladbond
Bond
Rockford
Ford Automobile
C. E. Fox
M. J. Dittman
Huch Shellabarger
Frank Goodman
Minneapolis
Edward Schmidt
T Davenport
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Sue Browning
Mg. A. R
Amalia Schmidt-Gobble
Rock Island
Rs. Herman Schmidt
MR. Carpenter
the Register
Barr
Henry Fack
Automatic Company
Louisa
Washington
Johnson and Cedar
Muscatine City
H. Schmidt & Son Co
Muscatine, Iowa
Moines
First Firemen
Federation Meeting
Methodist Ladies' Aid
DR. Price
All Grocers
Y. M. C. A. Juniors
Fast Third Street
Weed Park Club
Chokces
Mng City
W. E. Howe
Woodlawn Avenue
Iian
B. Ken
Wm. Narvis
App Journal
Imece
Canvas Oxfords
Leysen
J. E. Kranz
Owa Avenue
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