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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
4
Dr Norton of 527 Maple Ave and Miss I Rowan of 906 East Ninth depart for Peoria and Erie visits. Mrs G A Swederus returns to Erie Illinois after a city visit. William Nussbaum returns home to Fairbury after visiting here. Maennerchor excursion to Burlington departs at 8 34 tomorrow with adult fare 75 cents and child 49 cents. Moonlight date noted June 18. Sleepy-Eye flour ad endorses biscuits.
Notices list several residents traveling for visits and shopping in the city and nearby towns. Frank's barber shop at 209 Iowa Ave advertises short waits for a shave. A Davenport family excursion is planned for Sunday June 20 1909 with 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. Steamer Helen Blair schedule given with no alcohol allowed aboard.
A counterfeit Dolors item prompt passes at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store while genuine Dr King’s New Life Pills promise relief for constipation malaria and jaundice amid a buying scene in town.
Final arrangements are set for the Maennerchor Sunday excursion to Burlington aboard the steamer Columbia. The boat departs this city at 8 30 a m and returns about 10 30 p m with a concert on both legs, the only Sunday trip to Orchard City, expected to draw many attendees.
Iowa traveling representatives of the Heinz Pickle company gathered in the city today. They were shown the local plant, toured the city, dined at the Commercial hotel, and held a business conference in the hotel's parlors. Attendees included A. S. Martin Davenport C. T. Pickens Rock Island H. G. Matthews Dubuque B. J. Bartlett Ottumwa J. C. Coyle Waterloo O. J. Vogl Fort Dodge and George E. Dausman Cedar Rapids.
Yeomen Lodge members elected a new member at last night’s meeting. The group then attended a Family Theatre event hosted by Mr and Mrs C Wilber Brockman of Illinois. Rehearsals are set at Mrs Elma Scott's home for about 35 to 40 candidates to be initiated in Washington Iowa on June 15.
The Clerks baseball team departs tomorrow morning to play the last Independent team in Lone Tree. After a ban was lifted in the inland city, a strong attendance is expected for the Sabbath matinee matchup.
Advertises Q-Ban Hair Restorer and Q-Ban Hair Tonic with testimonials from John Birkholtz of Omaha and Lucela Mason praising hair regrowth and scalp relief. Offers six bottles for stubborn gray hair with money-back guarantee. Includes free 50-cent bottle offer and mail order details from Hesrig-Ellis Drug Company Memphis Tenn.
Circular from Colonel Howell announces the Fifty-fourth Infantry annual encampment will be held in Iowa City from August 23, 1909, for ten days. Fifty-eight enlisted men per company may be taken. units urged to raise full strength and prepare uniforms. Activities include extended drill, outpost and guard duties, saluting, and athletic events.
The Sunday school of the First Presbyterian Church will present a Children’s Day program at the usual Sunday school hour. The lineup includes organ voluntary, songs by various departments, prayers, recitations, solos, and exercises with offerings and a benediction.
Judge Jackson issued a bench warrant for Charles Freeman on a charge arising from a permanent injunction. Freeman left Muscatine eastbound at 6 20 this morning and had not been apprehended by 4 PM. The case accuses him of selling intoxicating liquor since the injunction and keeping a nuisance in a warehouse near Linn Street and Front to Second streets.
Indian words like Muskoka Kawartha Temagami and Wawa describe popular summer outing spots. The Grand Trunk Railway offers special low round trip fares with a double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls. Free literature and timetables are mailed on request to W S Cookson A G P A 135 Adams Street Chicago.
Advertises purest and most delicious ice cream sodas fresh cakes and candy at Slaughter's Candy Store. Mentions new lot box candy received today and urges customers to order Sundays ice cream.
County Auditor A S Lawrence invites sealed bids for the small frame barn on the jail lot. Bids due noon Wednesday June 16 1909 and removal required by Friday June 25 1909.
An important meeting of the Commercial Club is announced for Monday evening and all members are urged to attend. The notice emphasizes the necessity of member presence for the session.
River bulletin notes stage heights at Davenport Muscatine and other stations with falls forecast for the Mississippi over the next 48 hours. Forecaster J. M. Sherier reports a continuing downward trend across the listed reaches.
A dated appeal touts savings deposits as foundations for old age benefits. It describes money as a faithful servant when controlled, urging deposits in the savings bank which invests in First Iowa mortgages and compounds interest automatically. The note promises special accommodations for wage earners and notes Saturday evening openings.
The notice lists the 4ST Trust and Savings Bank officers with J. Carskaddon as president at the 1st National Bank Building, Stein as vice president, and R. K. Smith as cashier.
Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois begins its 50th year on September 7 with registration across College Academy Conservatory Art and Business College. The school lists 40 instructors and 503 students from many nationalities with emphasis on English language studies. Diploma recognized by Yale Harvard and Chicago University. Denkmann Library valued at 100000 to be completed this year. Average expenses about 200 annually with self help opportunities and lower costs than Illinois State University.
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Elizabeth Rickhoff at the E. P. Metzger residence 108 Canon Avenue. The home featured wedding hearts and bells with a Japanese umbrella canopy. Gifts were presented and refreshments served. Miss Rickhoff will wed William Toborg on June 16.
Laurent Council of the Knights of Columbus held a Friday evening session at the K of C hall. New candidates shared impressions and several brief talks were given. A baseball team tryout was set for next Thursday evening at the fair grounds with all positions open.
At the Miriam Rebekahs meeting held last night in the I O O F hall, officers were elected for the coming year. Noble Grand Mrs. Ellen Ashcraft, Vice Grand Mrs. Sephy Pierson, Recording Secretary Daniel Borgstadt, Financial Secretary Miss Stella Sherberger, Treasurer Mrs. Lorenz.
Town buzzes over Root Juice praised for cures after months of use. A unnamed socialite shares a testimonial of relief from catarrh stomach ulcers indigestion and constipation. She reports appetite sleep and strength improvements after six weeks and urges others to Morgan's drug store for details and purchase.
Mrs. William Grensing hosted a miscellaneous shower at her Climer Street home for Miss Anna Rueckert who will wed Arnold W. Miller. Guests brought useful gifts and refreshments were served.
At Miss Esther Vetter’s West Eighth Street home the Philathea class of Grace English Lutheran church held a meeting. A fine musical program included solos by Miss Helen Reinemund and a paper by Miss Vetter. Refreshments were served to conclude the gathering.
Announcement from Muscatine friends confirms the marriage in New York on June 8. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mahin of Evanston Illinois. The couple will reside at 180 East Forty Seventh street Chicago after August 1.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist church hosts a social at Mrs Co O Burnside 2000 Mulberry Avenue on Wednesday afternoon June 16. All church ladies are cordial invited. The meeting yesterday afternoon was postponed.
Members who intend to visit Mrs. Elizabeth Sawyer's country home on June 22 must sign up with Mrs. Kate Dunker or Mrs. Maggie Nevitt by June 19. The notice reminds likely attendees to register.
The Fraternal Aid Association met last evening at their hall on Second street with large attendance. Members conducted regular business and adjourned.
A brief note urges readers to avoid wasting food and to order a sack of Geld Medes Flour from Matinoy, highlighting practical purchasing guidance for shoppers.
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