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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1910

Page

2

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials

Park Rapids Minnesota resident says six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her gain 20 pounds and return to normal work after years of illness. Brookville Ohio women report improved irregularity and calmer nerves after using the remedy. The advertisement promotes the compound as made from native roots and herbs with no narcotics and cites widespread cures and free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Park Rapids Minn Lydia E. Pinkham Ep.La Dov Park Rap Brookville Ohio Pinkham Lynn Mass

Rebekah Lodges Plan eleventh annual convention at Letts

The eleventh annual Rebekah Lodges convention for Louisa and Muscatine counties will be held in Letts Iowa on June 16 with large Muscatine participation. The program includes enrollment, talks, music by Miss Sara Bilkey and Mrs George Sherberger, installation of officers, and a noon dinner by U B Ladies Aid Society. Delegates expected from west arrive around 11 am with a Rock Island morning train. most business will occur in the afternoon.

Rebekah Lodges Louisa Muscatine Letts Iowa U. B. Ladies’ Aid Society Muskeatine Rock Island Nettie Hawkins Noble Grand Lettsville Rebekah Lodge Probst West Liberty Sara Bilkey George Sherberger Miriam Rebekah Lodge Harold Davison Derexa Rebekah Lodge Wapello Jennie Sheridan Mildred Pauline Perkins Rebekah Derexa Lodge Columbus Junction Hattie Barquist Des Moines Pearl Gipple Elizabeth Matheney Keokuk

Maennerchor Gave Annual Excursion by Steamer Columbia

The Maennerchor Society of this city held its annual excursion to Burlington aboard the steamer Columbia. The boat departed about 8:30 this morning and arrived in the down river city around eleven.

Burlington Maennerchor Society Columbia Down River City

Gold Dust Promotes Household Cleaning Versatility

The copy extols Gold Dust as a universal cleaner and sterilizer for every room. It urges readers to inventory uses in bathrooms kitchens laundry and pantries and to trust the twins to handle tasks.

Program Out for Bar Convention in Des Moines

Muscatine County Bar plans to attend the Iowa State Bar association meeting in Des Moines on June 23 and 24. Judge Jesse A. Miller notes the gathering will be the largest in state history with a schedule including welcomes, papers on The Rules and The Present Status and Outlook of the Legal Profession, an address by Gov. Thomas, memorial hour for Charles M. Hart, and toasts at banquet with speeches by J. B. Weaver Jr., H. M. Remley, Smith McPherson, and others.

Muscatine County Bar Association Iowa State Bar Association Des Moines Des Moines Bar Association Jesse A. Miller State Association Miller John WM. Read G. W. Burnham Marshalltown J. M. Weaver Iowa Falls State Bar Association J. L. Carney J. J. Clark Mason City Order of Tinkers M. A. Roberts Ottumwa C. S. Thomas Denver Col Chas. M. Hart J. B. Weaver, Jr T. S. Stevens Hambere H. M. Remley Smith McPherson Rel Oak W. Mullan Waterlon

Changes in Muscatine school teaching staff named

At a Saturday school board meeting Muscatine schools announced personnel moves. Miss Jetta Hart moves from Jackson building second grade to Franklin seventh grade. Miss Lettice Kennedy appointed second grade at Jackson. vacancy created by Miss Harriet Kemntnar’s resignation at Franklin.

Muscatine Jetta Hart Jackson Franklin School Lettice Kennedy Harriet Kemntnar

Reverend Osborn Announces Departure From Muscatine

At the morning service Rev Thomas Osborn said he will leave the Muscatine First Methodist church next September if the bishop assigns him to another field. He cited insufficient cooperation and asked for prayers as he and his family bear this burden.

First Methodist Thomas Osborn Muscatine Church

Muscatine Women Honored at Grand Army Meet

Mrs Warfield was chosen president and Mrs Sherberger elected secretary at the state meeting of the Ladies of the Grand Army in Des Moines. Ida Hare Warfield and George Sherberger, both Muscatine residents, were noted for their active support of the organization and their leadersh ip was recognized with these offices.

Ladies of the Grand Army Des Moines Ida Hare Warfield George Sherberger Sherberger Muscatine

Pomeroy Notes: Local Visits and Events

In Pomeroy Illinois on June 13, Mrs. W F Spence attended an annual Ladies Aid meeting in Seaton. Nearby, Mrs Jane Thomason of Joy stayed with J B Epperly and Will Retherford families. August Shoppa and family from Joy visited their son Charlie Spence. Fred Rader hauled sand for a new barn foundation. Rev Spiller of Marston preached at Vernon schoolhouse to a crowded crowd.

Pomeroy Ill W. F. Spence Seaton Jane Thomason Joy J. B. Epperly Will Retherford August Shoppa Charlie Fred Rader Rev Spiller Marston Vernon School

Lonely Life Ends in Desperate Suicide Attempt

Roff Hedges of near Adams Station attempted death by carbolic acid on Saturday night. Found in his yard Sunday by a neighbor, he was revived by Dr. W S Norton and taken to the county farm for care. He cited loneliness and a dispute with his step-daughter as motives.

Roff Hedges Adams Station W. S. Norton Muscatine

Sunday School Plans and Local Socialirm

Sunday school organized and will meet each Sunday at 2 oclock p m. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs J B Epperlys home last Thursday. Next meeting set for June 23 with Mrs 8S S Boruff. Mrs John Wagner of Ankeny Ind visited. Gus Carlson and wife visited out of town friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs C C Crippin and sister Dora Emerson of Arpee spent Sunday here with the former's daughter, Mr and Mrs S B Borof.

Ladies’ Aid J. B. Epperly 8S. S. Boruff John Wagner Ankeny F. A. Crawford Lulu Gus. Carlson C. C. Crippin Dora Emerson Arpee S. 8. Boroft

Gould to Become French Citizen Says Paris Cheer

Burlington Gazette reports Frank Gould will take French citizenship. Paris authorities confirmed the decision amid celebratory reports.

Burlington Gazette Paris Frank Gould

Mitchells Visit Keota As Embroidery Club Hosts

Keota Iowa June 13 Mr and Mrs Andrew Mitchell traveled from Des Moines to visit Mrs J B Faris and relatives. The Birthday Embroidery Club met at the Droz home with Mrs Fannie Riencke an out of town guest. Emily Schwank grave illness noted and services held. Children Day observed by Sunday schools and Rev F A Smith preached at the Methodist church. The United Presbyterian Sewing Club met at the Skinner home. About 40 attended William Hartman day. Jessie Dowell ended school with a Pine Mills picnic.

Keota Andrew Mitchell Des Moines Emily Fannie Riencke Muscatine J. F. Robertson Mary Skinner Question Club Emma Skinner Peabody Kansas Miss Skinner Creston F. A. Smith United Presbyterian Sewing Club Skinner

Local Social Roundup From Old Clifton Community

Old Clifton Iowa residents share a week of visits and calls. Fred and Burdette Duncan with Glenn Buffington and Loriene Buffington visit Robert Baird. O R Knotts visit B F Knotts. Alice Blake and Reuben visit Carl Rancher near Ainsworth. others visit kin in Clarence, Columbus City, and Washington.

Old Clifton Fred Duncan Baby Burdette Glenn Buffington Loriene Robert Baird O. R. Knott B. F. Knott Alex Blake Reuben Carl Rancher’s Ainsworth Peter Bretz Miss Lote Albert Hank Clarence Kenny Orris Columbus City Alice Murray George McClellan McNatton Johnnie Kranz Leonhardt Lucile Hank Mae Kemp Robert Bairi Earl Orris Washington C. O. Kemp J. H. Stevens

Pine Mills Briefs Roundup From June Reports

Pine Mills Iowa June 10 delayed Mr and Mrs Pace of near Sweetland spent Sunday at C Bare s Wolves killed a number of sheep for Mounty Pam the other night Miss Anna Geertz closed a successful term of school Friday at the Patterson school Webb Will purchased 150 head of sheep of A Cole Mr Seam and L Hoover of Davenport bought 95 head of beef cattle for Davenport Mr Carlson of Davenport a dairyman was doing business in this vicinity recently Mr and Mrs H Pan visited Sunday with George Taylor and family near Muscatine Mr and Mrs D Grimm spent Sunday

Pine Mills Pace Near Sweetland C. Bare’s Pam Anna Geertz Patterson School Webb A. Cole Seam L. Hoover Davenport Carlson

White Collar Line Announces Spring Schedule

The White Collar Line releases a tri weekly schedule with departures from Davenport and Rock Island on Wednesday Friday and Sunday at 6 30 a m arriving 10 30 a m For Burlington departures Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 a m arriving 9 15 next morning Information available from the Muscatine agent Boat Landing Phone 49 Davenport Iowa manager W A Blair

Davenport Rock Island Burlington Muscatine Ila W. A. Blair Iowa

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Just Peabody Buggies World The Velie Parry Sheppard, Seid Ler & Bowser E. Second St F. A. Neidig Chas. H. Gobble Agent Rebekah Will Jennie Probst Julia Cochran Gertrude McGuire Ada St. Clair Lena Bretz Towey Warsen Cairo Ora Vaught Laura Griffin Rosa Dalton Jetta Shellabarger Belle Garrett Nellie Hildebrand Mae Shinn Jesse Brown Elma Hartman Floy Eliason Hattie Gage Martha Cline Lizzie Lear Ethel Fry Maennerchor Pt Prices Pencion First Methodist Episcopal Ing Muscatine Mrs. Warfield Mrs. Sherberger Adams Mira Hershey William Hartman Jessie Dowell John J. O’keefe Modern Plumbing and Heating Company J. No Mulberry Ave
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