Election of Officers At Muscatine M E Circuit Meeting
Muscatine circuit of M E churches held at Musserville M E church Saturday. Officers and committees for the year were elected including district steward John A Hoopes and recording steward Jos E Hoopes. Several trustees and parsonage trustees were named. election deferred for High Prairie until adjourned quarterly conference. Reports showed gains in membership and finances amid busy business session.
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Muscatine
M. E
Musserville M.E
Thorne
John A. Hoopes
Jos
E. Hoopes
Musserville
W. M. Stark
High Prairie
A. D. Timberlake
Island
John Kendig
David Foster
M. D. Manlove
E. G. Hoopes
Quincy Howard
S. G. Kendig
Edgar Latham
J. E. Hoopes
the Island
G. G. Shepard
D. D. Webster
C. B. Vail
J. C. Beatty
P. W. DeCamp
Alice Beatty
Asa Shepard
George Corwin
Leonard Wester
Spangler
Chas. Toyne
David Corbin
Charles Hardman
Anna D. Wilson
B. J. Mentink
Lizzie Goddard
Ida Goldsberry
Henry Toborg
Lizzie Randieman
Leafie McCleary
Alice Seager
Laura James
S. A. Barclay
Carrie Goddard
Alma Satterthwaite
Bessie McConnaha
Freedman’s Aid
A. D. Addleman
J. C. Stewart
J. A. Hoopes
Geo. Corwin
W. P. Hitchcock
Mes
James Maggie Settlemire
Ida Baker
Mary Beatty
Alice Satterthwaite
Myrta Baker
Abbie Hitchcock
Jennie Culip
J. C. Stuart
R. L. Hummel
Epworth League
Cyrus Satterthwaite
Ladies’ Aid Societies
Agnes Height
Alice Baker
Stars trounce Athletics 15 to 4 in brisk pitchers battle
All Stars defeated South Muscatine Athletic Club 15 to 4 at Hershey pasture. Hubbard fanned ten for the Athletics and Borgstedt struck out eleven for the Stars as both teams bungled defense with 15 Athletics errors and ten by the Stars. Lyons doubled for two base hits and the game featured strong pitching with limited hit distribution.
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South Muscatine Athletic Club
Hershey Pasture
All Stars
J. Hubbard
Athletics
Stars
Borgstedt
Penner
SNL
Tee Bates
Penney
DATH
Oessl
Witte
Meintermeister
Lyons
Hubbard
South Muscatine
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Cabbage Crop Hit By Lice May Dim South Muscatine Industry
South End News reports cabbage farming on Muscatine Island may shrink this year as lice devastate plants. Gardeners note insects appeared months ago and heads yellow or die, possibly imported with cabbage from the south.
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Muscatine Island
Gardners
Louis Law
Illinois
Aledo Woman Nancy Bridgeford Dies at 95
Mrs. Nancy A. Bridgeford died last evening at the home of her son Captain Oliver A. Bridgeford in Aledo at age 95. She was probably the oldest resident in Mercer county and among the earliest settlers.
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Aledo
Ill
Nancy A. Bridgeford
Oliver A. Bridgeford
Grape Nuts and Cream Promoted as Scientific Feeding
The writer defends fair play for meat packers and explains that Grape-Nuts and Cream supply starch converted to sugar and brain supporting elements through moisture and heat. It emphasizes that the product is nourishment rather than stimulation and claims the label shows nutritional details for consumer knowledge.
Memorial Maccabees Service at United Brethren Church
Memorial services for the Ladies of the Maccabees were held at the United Brethren church with Rev. J. C. H. Light delivering the sermon. The ceremony featured red and white decorations, vocal solos, and a tribute to departed members Mrs. F. W. Swan Mrs. Ella Reppert and Mrs. J. W. Rankin.
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United Brethren Church
J. C. H. Light
U. B. Church
Light
Maccabee Lodge
Great
Church of Christ
F. W. Swan
Ella Reppert
J. W. Rankin
St. Matthias
Gift Brings Eight Silver Communion Trays to M E Church
Mr and Mrs P M Musser donated eight silver trays with individual glass cups to the First Methodist Episcopal church. The set includes seven cups per tray plus one tray to gather cups after use and a patent filler with a long nozzle for easy filling. The gift was presented in 1906 and gratefully acknowledged by pastor and congregation at the quarterly conference.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
P. M. Musser
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E. Church
Endeavor Society Meeting Announced at Rev Elliott’s Home
The Endeavor society of the church will gather at Rev Elliott’s home on Friday evening.
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Endeavor Society of the Church
Rev. Elliott
Sullivan May Become Iowa Democratic Nominee
Des Moines reports that Jerry B. Sullivan, previously a gubernatorial candidate, is likely the Democratic nominee for governor at Waterloo if he agrees to run. Sullivan’s fate hinges on the Republican convention a week earlier, while Polk County’s convention named an uninstructed double delegation. J. B. Weaver would back Sullivan’s entry if he does not run.
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Des Moines
Jerry B. Sullivan
Waterloo
Sullivan
Polk County
Court House
J. B. Sullivan
J. B. Weaver
Colfax
Mr. Sullivan
Dr King's New Life Pills Advertised by Havercamp
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills with claim of rapid curative effects. The copy notes a price of 25 cents and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
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