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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1909

Page

8

Local travelers depart for business and education across Iowa

Al Wagner leaves for Davenport on business. Mrs. Will McGreer of Illinois goes to Davenport to visit friends. D. D. Stineman travels to Rock Island for matters. Mrs. J. B. Walker and Mrs. J. Q. Beatty head to Iowa City to visit friends. Abner Stineman leaves Iowa City for Cedar Rapids on business. Mrs. Jake Schomberg goes to Des Moines to visit her sister. Edna Francis leaves for Mt. Vernon for Cornell college graduation. Irma Addleman goes to Davenport for high school commencement and to visit relatives. Maennercher excursion will not stop on trips to or from Burlington. boat schedule given.

Will McGreer Illinois Davenport Abner Stineman Iowa City Wilton Cedar Rapids Jake Schomberg Mulberry Avenue Des Moines Edna Francis East Fifth Street Mt. Vernon Cornell College Irma Addleman Burlington

Local women arrive and depart in city visits

Mrs. Henry Tucker left for West Branch this morning after a day in the city. Mrs. J. W. Borman of Morning Sun arrived at noon to visit Mrs. Harry Rogers, 1101 Oregon Street.

Henry Tucker West Branch J. W. Borman Morning Sun City Harry Rogers Oregon Street

Beatrix Oliver Recital At Y M C A Assembly Room

Miss Beatrix Oliver will give a recital at 8 15 Wednesday evening in the assembly room of the Y M C A with Mrs Amalia Schmidt Gobble presenting. The program includes pieces by Chaminade Gounod and others with titles such as Dainty Little Maiden Slumber Song and Nymphs and Fauns.

Amalia Schmidt-Gobble Beatrix Oliver Miss Oliver Arthur Somerville Salter Goring Thomas Bi Asic Hood Charles T. Ferry Gobble Bemberg

Rexall Bowel Complaints Remedy Ad

Rexall orderlies praised for soothing bowels without purging and claimed to relieve chronic constipation. Offered in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes with money-back guarantee. A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy at 107 West Second Street advertised The Rexall Store.

Rexall A. W. Morgan’s West Second Street

White Prairie notices and a successful June box supper

White Prairie June 11 report details Mr and Mrs August Schultz and family visiting John Maurer from Muscatine. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Henry Brown. June 3 box supper at White Prairie school raised 16 dollars 25 cents with a long talent program including recitations dialogues songs and an organ violin duet.

White Prairie August Schultz Muscatine John Maurer Henry Brown White Prairie School House Edna Maurer Roy Rexroth Willie Maurer Charles Bray Eliza Bray Harry Rexroth Anna Rexroth Bridget C. Tingley Rosa Rex Susie Brown Frank Budlier Walter Maurer Henry Maurer Miss Abagail Dovetail Miranda Pickens Mary Maurer Nellie McGill Jonathan Wingerly Curtain

Red Oak Man Praises Melon Seed Cure Spreads to Des Moines

A Des Moines spread reports Dr. Nott’s Compound Melon Seed as a medical craze. Frank Johnson of Red Oak recounts kidney and liver relief after using three bottles, claiming it cured ten years of illness and prompted strong druggist purchase reactions amid rising demand.

Des Moines Chas. Rogg Dr. Nott Frank Johnson Red Oak Nott

Muscatine Leads 14 to 3 Over Opponents

The score stood 14 to 3 in favor of Muscatine. I Meyers of Atalissa visited his mother near Nichols. George Hendricks rode from West Liberty to Iowa City. Luther Daher and family visited cousin Margaret Burk. Mr and Mrs Howard Rice hosted guests from Muscatine. R Brown of Muscatine visited his daughters Mrs Charles Parks. Pike residents joined K C excursion to Iowa City from Nichols. Cedar Valley crowd attended Nichols baptismal services.

Muscatine I. Meyers Atalissa Nichols George Hendricks West Liberty Iowa City Luther Daher Margaret Burk Howard Rice R. Brown Memorial Charles Parks Pike K. C Cedar Valley

Knights of Columbus Laurent Council Meeting

Laurent Council Knights of Columbus will hold a regular session at K. of C. Hall at 8:00 p.m. sharp. All new members are especially urged to attend. Signed by A. G. Bestenlehner, F. S.

Knights of Columbus. Laurent Council K. of C. Hall A. G. Bestenlehner

Lulu Greene Barger to Lead Summer China Painting Class

Lulu Greene Barger will teach a summer china painting class from June 15 to September 1 at Studio 110 E. St. St. The program invites hobbyists to explore glazing, decoration, and firing techniques in a structured session.

China Lulu Greene Barger E. St. St

Candy Kitchen Ice Cream Sodas Crowned Best in Town

Local chatter pins Candy Kitchen as home of the best ice cream sodas in town with customers praising flavor and fizz. The shop remains a favorite stop for dessert lovers seeking classic malted treats.

Samuels Candy Kitchen

Well Known Keota Young People Wed

Keota Iowa June 11. A home wedding at the Hulse residence joined Genevieve Hulse to Will S Helscher before about eighty five guests. Rev J F Robertson officiated with Ruby Hulse at the piano. The reception featured pink and white decor and a serenade by the Keola Koncert Band. The couple plan to honeymoon at home with a later wedding trip.

Keota A. A. Hulse Genevieve Will S. Helscher J. F. Robertson Methodist Eppiscopal Church Ruby Hulse Lohengrin Tressie Coffman Pearl Warrington Jean Stephene Amy Gardner Ruth Lindauer Keola Koncert Mrs. Helscher Question Club P. E. O. Sisterhood Pythian Sisters Will Helscher Anna Helscher A. A. Hulse and Company K. P. Lodge Knights Miss Ruby Hulse

Meteors and Adams Boys Clash At Local Ball Game

Pike Township on June 11 reports Clarence Smith attended a ball game Sunday between the Meteors of Muscatine and the Adams boys, detailing a community athletic event.

Pike Township Clarence Smith Adams Meteors Muscatine Adams Boys

Prominent Young Couple Quietly Marry in Muscatine

Miss Mabyl Van Atta and Edward C. Leber wed after the Van Atta & El fers Commercial college exercises at the Grand opera house. The ceremony at the parents' home was followed by a swift departure toward Columbus Junction and St. Paul. Leber manages local Woolworth interests. the newlyweds plan to stay with Mrs. Hender son on West Fourth street upon return.

van Atta & Elfers Commercial College Mabyl van Atta Grand Opera House Miss van Atta Edward C. Leber J. B. van Atta Chestnut Street J. N. Elliott First Presbyterian Church Columbus Junction St. Paul Lauren Henderson West Fourth Street van Atta Muscatine Leber F. W. Woolworth & Co Springfield, Ill

Junior Reception at Muscatine High School Delights Graduates

Juniors hosted an elaborate reception for the graduating class at Muscatine High School. Decorated halls featured old gold and purple, college pennants, and cozy corners. A merit program included speeches and musical performances followed by refreshments in the physics laboratory.

Muscatine High School Hall of Knowledge Clark Barnard Ollie Munn Josephine Stirlen Minnie Klein Ida Weaver Flora Parsons Maude Sawyer Gail Thompson Helen Bliven Florence Narvis Gertrude McNutt Paudiet Orchestra

Birthday Party for Mrs. Edw. Hurd at North Oak Street

Mrs. Edw. Hurd hosted friends at her North Oak Street home for her birthday anniversary. A musical program preceded refreshments and guests presented several pieces of silverware to the hostess as tokens of friendship. The gathering included attendees from out of town.

Edw. Hurd North Oak Street

Guest invitation sets cordial tone for visit

The note expresses pleasure at hosting and looks forward to a welcoming visit. It emphasizes hospitality and positive anticipation for the guest’s arrival.

Ladies of Maennerchor Society Entertained at Home

Mrs. Martin Havercamp of 715 Iowa Avenue hosted the Maennercher society ladies at her Jackson Mississippi home yesterday. A large gathering attended the regular meeting followed by a social period and refreshments served by the hostess.

Martin Havercamp Iowa Avenue Maennercher Society

Banner Lodge Industrial Society Meeting Report

The Banner Lodge Industrial Society met yesterday at Yeoman Hall with large attendance. The group will not reconvene until September but plans a picnic on Thursday, June 24.

Banner Lodge Industrial Society Yeoman Hall

Kensington club hosts U B church ladies gathering

Mrs Josie Gresham and Mrs J T Kuetchman entertained the Kensington club of the United Brethren church at the church parlors this afternoon.

Josie Gresham J. T. Kuetchman Kensington Club United Brethren Church

Slaughter Bakehouse Promises Home Made Bread and Candies

Local promotion touts Slaughter's Candy Store offering fine home made bread cake piles fruit cake cookies and delicious ice cream and candy inviting customers to visit for treats and desserts.

Slaughter Slaughter’s

Barn for sale by Muscatine County

Sealed bids are invited by County Auditor A S Lawrence for the small frame barn on the jail lot. Bids due by noon Wednesday June 16 1909. Barn must be removed by Friday June 25 1909. Muscatine County Iowa.

Muscatine County A. S. Lawrence

Regular meeting of Lodge 143 Modern Brotherhood of America

The M B A Lodge 143 holds a regular meeting Monday evening June 14 with installations and business followed by a social session and dance. All members urged to attend.

Lodge 143 Modern Brotherhood of America

Lone Tree Social Notes and Local Visits

Lone Tree reports Mrs F T Carl and Miriam visiting her mother Mrs B McDonald in Burlington. W H Yakish returns from vacation to resume duties. Mrs Herman Weise visits Sambridge Iowa with husband working there. Fay Smith and Burlington children visit Geo Stonebarger family. Raymond Preiss, 12, son of Ed and Mrs Preiss of West Liberty, dies. Mr and Mrs Peck and children visit Fred Kirchner.

Lone Tree F. T. Carl Miriam 8. McDonald Burlington W. H. Yakish Herman Weise Sambridge Fay Smith Geo. Stonebarger Raymond Preiss Ed Preiss West Liberty

Jr Epworth League Social On Parsonage Lawn Planed

The Junior Epworth League of the Methodist church hosts a social on the parsonage lawn next Friday evening with ice cream and cake. Mr and Mrs Melvin Smith visit Keokuk for two weeks with their daughter. Miss Mabel Hague returns from Stockton to spend summer vacation with family. Dr R Maresh of Cedar Rapids visits Miss Maggie Menzer. Mae Emma Nellie and Harry Mumm attend Raymond Preiss funeral at West Liberty.

Jr. Epworth

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Leysen’s Millinery al. Wagner D. D. Stineman Rock Island J. B. Walker J. Q. Beatty Oxfords Tan Pat Wilson California Chris Otto Sweet Shop Scheeiz’s Car Center Grocery 2Nd St M. C. A. Building Genevieve Hulse Barnard Eschmidt Chestnut St Harry Kern, Mor J. E. Bishop Katie Brown Jackson Miss Hl. F. Barnard CO O. Wilber Brockman Mgr Oliver Wilber Brock Albert C. Trout Chas. Veigh New Shoe Store Ineichen Casper Book Store East Second Street
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