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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
4
An advertisement promises a free remedy for unwanted hair growth that claims to remove hair while not burning the skin. The copy targets women and asserts safety and effectiveness with a direct offer.
Vendor Frank Bowman announces limited 30 day sale on Bobcock buggies with discounted prices. Local shoppers urged to visit showroom for best deals and model availability.
The funeral of the late Fred Schoemaker who died in Texas was held today in Greenwood. A brief service was conducted at the Greenwood chapel by Rev. A. I. E. Boss, after which the remains were interred at Greenwood Cemetery.
Engineer L J Highland of Att Brothers in Chicago visits Muscatine to discuss using a canal linked power plant on the Iowa river to supply 4000 horsepower at 35 dollars per HP. He recently bought property near Wapello and expects river harnessing to aid local commerce within a year. Proposes offering Muscatine industries full power capacity.
Amelia Marie Huttig and Gilbert McTurk wed at 5 PM Wednesday at the Huttig home 426 Fletcher Ave. Rev J Jans officiated with about forty attendees. The ceremony featured a pink and white decor, a Clara Warmbold garden march, and a seven o clock dinner. The bride, born in this city, wears pale blue silk. the groom is from Traer Indiana and part of Davenport’s The Davenport Motor Company. They will reside in Davenport after the first of next month.
Miss Emma K Mittman and Frank E Gertz of Davenport were married at the bride’s mother Mrs Robert Mittman home on Muscatine Island with about fifty relatives and friends present. Rev J Jans officiated as Esther Huttig sang Hearts and Flowers before the ceremony. Best man Arthur Gertz bridesmaid Nellie Mittman and ring bearer Edna Bertram helped. A six course supper followed the ceremony. Out of town guests included John Gruhl Henry Bertram Gus Gertz Ed Gertz John Borgus Lizzie Grell Adelia Voss.
An advertisement from The Neal Cure Institute touts a three day internal treatment for drink habit in 30 drop doses with no injections. It claims cure guarantees, No Cure No Pay, and offers free booklets with references and financial standing. Institutes listed in Davenport Des Moines Sioux City and Omaha.
Local minister Dr J B Smith opened a teachers institute with his account of a recent Holy Land trip. Dr Ira Woods Howerth followed with lectures on the Doctrine of Interest and Methods of Arousing Interest emphasizing engaging storytelling. Prof Avis led drawing instruction as part of a county schools program. Graduation tonight marks a first rural Muscatine county class of 33 with Prof Wilcox to speak.
John Frier and the Gertzes of Davenport announce the couple will host friends at High street Davenport after June 24. The groom runs a local grocery store there.
The Ladies Missionary Society invites church members and friends to the final meeting of the year on Friday June 17 at 745 PM in the church parlors. The program features scripture reading by Miss Sade Wilson a prayer by Dr J N Elliott a vocal solo by Miss Ida Weaver a reading by Mrs E A Ogilvie and an address by E M Warner followed by a social hour.
The St. Katherine's Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church postpones the lawn social to next Wednesday evening June 22 on the rectory lawn at East Fourth Street. Ice cream cake and home made candy will be sold, a flower booth run by Vera Kranz and Janet Miller will offer roses and carnations. Japanese lanterns will illuminate the grounds as the event begins at 7 30.
About thirty five members of the German Congregational Christian Endeavor society enjoyed a park outing at Weed Park on Wednesday evening. They rode the 6 o'clock car to the grounds and shared a 6 30 picnic supper followed by games and amusements. The Sunday school department plans an all day picnic at the park on Monday July 4.
Twenty members attended an all day session at Grace Lutheran church parlors. The group spent most of the time sewing buttons and quilting and enjoyed a picnic dinner. The next meeting will be Wednesday afternoon June 22 with Mrs Samuel Hoover as hostess.
The funeral service for the late Samuel Cohn was conducted at the family residence on West Second Street and interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery this afternoon. Davenport Rabbi Fineschreiber officiated, praising the deceased in a moving tribute attended by many relatives and friends, with Masonic participation at the cemetery. Pallbearers included Dr. R. S. McNutt, F. W. Eichoff, Robert Carter, J. G. Dermidy, William Molis and R. K. Smith.
The Homesteaders will meet in their regular session Friday evening at Mrs. John Spence's home on 412 Pond Street. All members, especially drill team members, are requested to be present.
Members of the Colonel Hare Circle will meet at the home of Mrs S Smedley East Third Street Friday evening at 7 o'clock sharp for their regular session.
Members of the Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church meet Friday and ride the 9:40 a m South Muscatine street car to the home of Mrs M D Manlove at 100 Maple Grove.
The monthly milk report of Dr. C. J. Hackett, included in official board of health proceedings printed Wednesday evening, contained misprints in milk test results. Test No. 1 was listed as 1.4 per cent but should be 4.0 per cent, and test No. 2 listed as 2.5 per cent should be 5.0 per cent.
West Liberty resident Jerry White married Iowa City native Anna Jordan yesterday at St Patrick’s church Iowa City. Rev Father Ward officiated. The couple will reside on Sixth Street West Liberty after a wedding trip to Riceville.
Iowa Supreme Court releases list of June 16 decisions with multiple affirmations and reversals across districts including Polk Blackhawk Dallas and Scott. Notable rulings encompass guardianship matters personal injury damages and certiorari challenges.
Wilton Iowa residents travel for visits and funeral attendance. Mrs A C Weatherly leaves for Belle Plaine to stay a week with sister Mrs J C Cunningham. Mrs William Myers and Miss Margaret McSwiggin return to Davenport after attending Mrs Margaret Dwyer funeral and visiting their father R J McSwiggin. Mrs Louise Quigley arrives from Muscatine and spends time there.
A mother reports her children's health improved after changing from potatoes and heavy meat to fruit, Grape Nuts, Postum, and eggs. She notes a teething baby with prior stomach trouble recovered when Grape Nuts with milk was used. The letter promotes the product line and references The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a Reason.
Contracting agent Fred Morgan announced the Barnum & Bailey circus will perform July 22 on East Hill. The world's largest show will use 82 cars in five trains, with city approval secured for the visit.
Numerous residents departed Wednesday for events and visits including Cornell college commencement in Mt. Vernon Indiana and meetings in Iowa City Davenport Muscatine Cedar Rapids Tipton Sanborn West Liberty and Indianapolis. The Grace Reformed picnic drew eighty seven members and a large out of town funeral attendance listed many names.
Anna and Clara Healey and Will Dwyer of Muscatine, Leo Dwyer of Chicago, Mrs M Muan and Mrs Mary Lundragum of Marengo, Charles Ruff, Stella Mooney, Margaret McSwiggin, and Mrs Will Myers of Davenport appear in a local notice listing individuals connected to the case.
Chil dren's Day at District No 1 featured Rev John Buckley of Davenport with a fine program and a Buckley and Adams duet. Dale Lukenbach ill with an abscess prompts Dr Tyler visit. Adams beat Cone 9 to 6 in a Sunday ball game. Margaret Burk hosted 27 friends for her son's birthday at Corners with ice cream and strawberries. Lena Gusie traveled to Muscatine for institute. Orvil Brockett visited Muscatine on business. Roy Lukenbach, Mrs Burk, and son John attended Brockett home Friday night.
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