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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

2

Independents Triumph Over Batavia 10 to 8 in Barnstorming Win

The Independents won their Batavia game 10 to 3 behind McKee who held Batavia to four hits. Snobbard's control faltered in the sixth inning and Muscatine rallied for the big score. Weisner, center fielder and noted slugger, signed with the Independents joining manager Bates. Four games scheduled with Sterling, then Muscatine hosts Sterling and Muscatine on consecutive dates.

Independents Batavia McKee Harry Snobbard H. R. E. Muscatine Dietz Coldridge Weisner Bates Sterling Illinois Muscatine

River season opens slowly on the Mississippi with few rafters

The river trade between St. Louis and St. Paul moves slowly as only half a dozen rafts have been seen. The Quincy first stopped at Muscatine this year and the big side wheelers from St. Louis bring cargo and passengers toward St. Paul. Rafters Lizzie Gardner Ben Hershey and North Star are the remaining rafts, following the Staples Van Sant fire that destroyed several boats. The article suggests rafters will not be rebuilt to replace the lost fleet, signaling the death knell for the upriver raft industry.

St. Louis St. Paul Quincy Muscatine Landing Lizzie Gardner Ben Hershey North Star Staples van Sant

Kidney Remedy Praise From Wayne Virginia Patient

Mrs S L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia says a one dollar bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured her kidney disease. She could not walk or stand at times before using the product and reports full recovery. A W Morgan Druggist endorses the remedy as successful where others failed.

Morning Sun social notes from June gathering in Wayland

Morning Sun reports a list of visits and departures among Wayland and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs. E E Allen and Miss Gertrude Gray in Lon don Mills Ill, Miss Maud Bird with Mrs Miles Babb from Aurora, and Miss Beatrice Betler from Keithsburg among others. a quiet wedding unites Jennie Ochiltree and A J Pooley with Rev Wm Mackay officiating. several residents travel for family events and attend church group meetings in Washington and Burlington. notes cover births, travel, entertaining needle parties and memorial travel for Will Hawkins.

E. R. Martin Wayland John Abrahamson E. E. Allen Monmouth Ill Gertrude Gray London Mills D. L. Gray Miles Babb Aurora Maud Bird C. B. Allen Frank Allen College Springs Beatrice Betler Keithsburg J. G. Bergen Henry Carter Oakville Minnie Carter H. E. Curran Chicago S. E. Greer Hopkinton Tabor Kan Violet Sefton Bernice Egan Galesburg Henry Johnston Elliott Kearns Fairfield Anna Patterson S. E. McElhinney John Cunningham Loveland Col G. Cunningham Leoving Alonmouth E. M. Swan Jno T. J. Ochiltree Jennie Ochiltree A. J. Pooley Wm. Mackay Pooley Thompson Copeland Burlington Will Hawkins C. B. Willson W. J. Marshall R. W. McElhinney J. W. Cavan Emily Cannon Minnie

Rosa Sissell to wed Lee Mark in Muscatine event

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Rosa Sissell of Fairport to Lee Mark of Muscatine. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Olander of New Era Ia on June 24 at noon at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. A F Sissell. Mr. Mark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mark, of 404 East Fifth Street, with many Muscatine friends awaiting the happy news.

Rosa Sissell Fairport Lee Mark Muscatine Olander New Era A. F. Sissell Mark Henry Mark East Fifth Street

All Day Excursion to Muscatine on Monday

Christ Episcopal Sunday school and choir announce an all day river excursion to Muscatine and back on the steamer W. W. and barge. The trip leaves Moline at 8 30 AM and returns before 6 PM, featuring a fine musical program by the choir members.

Muscatine Christ Episcopal Sunday School W. W Moline

Musical Comedy Company Coming to Muscatine Theater

Manager J C Sodini of the Family Theatre on East Third street announced a large musical comedy company from St Louis will perform next Monday in Muscatine. The show promises first class, clean, up-to-date musical comedy with a fine chorus of girls and strong talent.

J. C. Sodini New Family Theatre East Third Street St. Louis Muscatine

Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ad Creates Demand

The Well-Informed demand a simple pleasant and efficient liquid laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe gentle prompt remedy, recommended by physicians for family use. Buy the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product only, sold by leading druggists, fifty cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co

Secure Carnival for the Firemen in Clinton

Clinton plans a big meet in August with Patterson Carnival Company to entertain Iowa firemen during the state tournament. The carnival will be parked on Parker Street circus lot with free night attractions on city streets. The Patterson company previously visited Clinton and was warmly welcomed for lively up to date acts including a notable animal exhibition.

Clinton Iowa Patterson Carnival Company Clinton Herald Parker Street Patterson Company

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure

The advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh and a constitutional treatment taken internally. It asserts the remedy reaches blood and mucous surfaces, building the constitution, and offers $100 for any failing case, with testimonials available and druggists selling at 75 cents. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Chenfy & CO Toledo

Foster News Roundup from Foster Illinois

Miss Julia Ebert finishes school in Wrayville and returns to Rock Island. Belle Reynolds also back in Rock Island after weeks at her parents home. Pearl Watson returns from Conesville Iowa. B Y P A ice cream social planned at F P Gillett home. Emma Anderson hosted gatherings with Agnes Gillett Alice Gillett Ethel Foster Nora Kleist Arizona Watson Pearl Watson Bessie Workman Ella Foster. Mr and Mrs Lee Freise visited August Anderson. Emma Anderson to Omaha Lincoln and Ceresco Nebraska. Born June 11 to Mr and Mrs John Workman a daughter. Laura Belkey visited Agnes and Verna Stewart. Frank Brogan family visiting J H Foster. Gladys Foster visited Nola Gillett.

Emma Anderson Agnes Gillett Alice Gillett Ethel Foster Nora Kleist Arizona Watson Pearl Watson Bessie Workman Ella Foster Robert Workman Floyd Rickett Arch Foster Philys Neusbaum Leonard Dungan Roy Gillett Willie Kleist Willie Freyermuth Lee’ Freise August Anderson Lee Freise Sweetland Center Iowa John Workman Laura Belkey Agnes Verna Stewart

First Communion Day at St Marys Church

Eleven boys and seventeen girls will receive the sacrament of communion for the first time at St Marys Catholic church on Sunday. Mass starts at 7 oclock, with a 9 15 service for the first communicants. A Corpus Christi procession will follow high mass with all communicants and white dressed youngsters. At 2 30 the children renew baptismal vows and receive the scapular.

St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Joseph, Benevolent and R. C. M. Protective Societies J. Schaab Corpus Christi Mt. Carmel

Urino Laxative Praised By Tennessee Reader

W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee certifies he has used Foley's Urino Laxative for chronic constipation and calls it a thorough practical remedy. A W Morgan, Druggist, adds the testimonial.

W. R. Ward Dyersburg Tenn Foley A. W. Morgan

Gold Medal Flour Creates Lightest Sponge Cake Yet

Gold Medal Flour earns praise for a sponge cake noted as exceptionally light. Rachel reports the discovery highlights the flour's quality and potential for delicate textures in baked goods.

Hostterr Rachel

Regular Chicago Specialist Visited Muscatine Since 1903

The Regular and Reliable Chicago specialist who has visited Muscatine monthly since 1903 will be at the center on Thursday to discuss regional rail and finance matters. He is expected to answer questions about local service and future schedule improvements.

Chicago Muscatine Monthly

The Story of a Medicine Golden Medical Discovery

The Golden Medical Discovery by Dr. Pierce uses glycerine refined extraction from native medicinal roots, notably Golden Seal. It claims to cure weak stomach indigestion biliousness and related ailments and to aid catarrhal and throat conditions, urging timely use for best results.

Pierce R. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Walents Co

Questioning Health Symptoms and Uncertain Wellbeing

The inquiry lists a mix of nervousness fatigue low energy memory issues and mood concerns plus physical signs like red eyes restless behavior back weakness urinary changes and sleeplessness seeking clarity on possible causes and next steps. It reflects worry about health and urges guidance or evaluation.

Indian place names and fares on Grand Trunk routes

Striking Indian nomenclature like Muskoka and Kawartha describe delightful summer spots on the American continent. Special low round trip fares via the Grand Trunk Railway System with double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls. Descriptive literature and time tables mailed free to Geo. Ww. Vaus, 295 Adams Street, Chicago.

Muskoka Kawartha Temagami Grand Trunk Railway Chicago Montreal Niagara Falls Geo Vaus A. GC T.A Adams Street

Wonderful cures advertised for private blood poison

An old advertisement offers cures for diseases including syphilis gonorrhea and other sexual health issues. It claims to cure debility nervousness memory loss and various weakness caused by vice or excess. Dr W E Shallenberger promises free confidential consultation at 146 Oakwood Blvd Chicago.

Dbuellenverger Uave Oller Bright W. E. Shallenberger Oakwood Bivd Chicage

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