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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1909

Page

2

Young People Vote to Discontinue Union

The City Union of Young People's societies was dissolved last evening at a meeting at the First Baptist church due to lack of interest. A month earlier the annual meeting drew poor representation, so the proposal to discontinue was put to a vote. Treasury funds will be turned over to the ministerial association for use as they see fit.

City Union of Young People's Societies City Union of Young People’s Societies First Baptist Church

Bulgarian customs talk at Y W C A notes

Special Sunday meetings at 4 p m led by Miss E Pelasheva discuss Bulgaria with informal talks. Next Sunday June 20 she will wear native villager dress and speak on customs. A Bulgarian social follows the meetings for attendees.

E. Pelasheva Bulgaria

Baptist Church Excursion Set for August 12

The annual Baptist excursion to the tri-cities will be held August 12 aboard the steamer W. W. The event draws many Muscatine residents and is eagerly anticipated by the community.

W. W Baptist Church Tri-Cities Muscatine

Economical Vacation Deals From Grand Trunk Railway

Round trip tickets to over a hundred resorts in Canada and New England plus New York City and Jersey coast resorts go on sale on various dates after June 1 1909. W S Cookson A G P Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams Street Chicago to provide full sale details and descriptive literature.

Canada New England New York City Jersey Coast W. S. Cookson Grand Trunk Railway System Adams Street Chicago

Mrs. C. H. Irwin Heads to Mediapolis for Visit

Mrs. C. H. Irwin departed yesterday afternoon for Mediapolis to spend several days at the home of her sister Mrs. John Grandman.

C. H. Irwin Mediapolis John Grandman

Alumnae Association Holds Annual Reunion at School Hall

The St. Matthias Alumnae held their annual reunion and reception last evening. A large turnout welcomed the class 099 into the association. The program featured a welcome by Mrs. L. J. Horan, a reply by Miss Helene Kleinfelder, songs, instrumental numbers, readings, and a Bachelor Girls club dialogue followed by refreshments.

St. Matthias Alumnae Society L. J. Horan Helene Kleinfelder W. J. Fayle Helen Sneichen Laurentia Rolland Florence Hahn Nellie Foley John Fuller Ada Rolland Bachelor Girls’ Club Thomas Mahoney St. Ambrose College F. J. Leonard

Miss Margaret Brownhousen heads to Ottumwa for a visit

In Keota Ia on June 19 residents report a near miss when Ed Davell and family’s four year old team bolted toward Hulse's store, breaking the wagon tongue but causing no injuries. Several local residents are noted visiting, studying, or traveling, including Brice Jones from New York City and Cornell alumni.

Keota Margaret Brownhousen Ottumwa Ed. Davell Baby Hulse United Presbyterian Kensington H. D. Williams Harry Helscher Lloyd Kennell Owen Crawford Naomi Stewart D. V. Mulhern Iowa City Mulhern Law Department Brice Jones New Cornell John N. Ramsey Cedar Rapids Jimmy Russell

Root Juice Claims Wide Cure In Statewide Buzz

A new remedy called Root Juice is claimed to have cured many across the state, with local testimonials in Greensburg Indiana and Morgan's drug store promotion. One case from WW Boyle cites improved digestion, appetite, and vitality after use, noting a sale price of one dollar per bottle.

Greensburg Indiana Daily Review WW Boyle East Washington Street Morgan's

Charitable challenge offers $1000 for bald head cure proof

Dr. Nott claims no cure for baldness but supports hair restoration methods and offers $1000 to any charity proving hair can be grown where roots are dead. Queued by Hesseg Ellis and Havercamp Drug Stores, the ad urges readers to request Q Ban Hair Restorer and Tonic samples or mail 12 cents postage for a 50 cent starter package.

Dr. Nott Nott Q. B. Dept Memphis Tenn Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store Hessig-Ellis Drug Company

Oldest Mason in Iowa Turns 96 This Week

On June 14 the 96th birthday of the venerable Iowa Mason passed with no public demonstrations. Artist E. E. Neal visited his home and photographed the elderly gentleman under his shade tree, noting his enduring status as Iowa’s oldest Mason.

E. E. Neal Mr. Russell Iowa

Clinic to be held in Muscatine June 25 with Dr Patrick

The Muscatine Medical Society schedules a Friday clinic at 2 p m in Hershey Hospital. Dr Hugh T Patrick of Northwestern University will attend as professor of mental and nervous diseases. Doctors with cases should bring them to the hospital by 9:00 a m for preliminary examination. A supper follows at the Commercial hotel.

The Muscatine Medical Society Hershey Hospital Hugh T. Patrick Chicago Northwestern University Patrick

Pine Creek Social Notes from June Weekend Visits

Pine Creek and nearby towns see a flurry of Sunday visits and family gatherings. Fred Crow and daughter from New Era spent the day with Ira Reeves’s family. Nellie Wag le and Florence from near New Era visit Deer Creek. William Nagel and children visited Chas. Fix. Ed Bierman and son Floyd from Muscatine visited Pine Creek relatives. Children’s Day exercises at New Era drew large crowds. Mrs. Fannie Cable and Wm. Reeves of Fairport visited Pine Creek neighbors. Mildred Sieh of Muscatine spent a week with grandparents Chas. and family. Margaret Maher closed her school with a picnic and treats.

Pine Creek Fred Crow New Era Ira Reeves Nellie wWagle Florence Near New Era Deer Creek Illinois Wm. Nagel Chas. Fix Ed. Bierman Floyd Muscatine Margaret Maher

Miss Zora Martin Leaves Fairfield Visit

Miss Zora Martin of Fairfield, who has been visiting with Mrs. O. J. Pringle at 410 East Tenth Street and other friends, departed yesterday for her home.

Zora Martin Fairfield O. J. Pringle East Tenth Street

Nat M Brigham Delivers Grand Canyon Talk to Teachers

Nat M Brigham spoke at the Muscatine County Teachers Institute on The Grand Canyon of Arizona. With over a hundred colored pictures he illustrated the vast canyon and voiced admiration for the western landscape over eastern Industrialism. His eloquence included several vocal solos displaying a rich, powerful voice.

Muscatine County Mammon Brigham

A J Thomas to Leave for Davenport Sales Post

A J Thomas, a leading city musician, will join the Martin Woods commission firm of Davenport as tri city salesman. He departs around July 1 to oversee the firm’s largest and most important sales territory.

Davenport A. J. Thomas Martin Woods Commission

Steamer J. S. Excursion Draws Large Crowd

The steamer J. S. took out a large crowd of pleasure seekers Friday evening. The boat left the city about 8 30 and returned at 11 15. About four hundred attended this first excursion of the year.

J. S

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

Warning: sensational home treatment offer for piles promises relief and permanent care. The ad urges readers to send address to Mrs. M Summers in Notre Dame Indiana for instructions and free trial samples with local references on request.

M. Summers Notre Dame Ind

Social Evening Hosts and Local Marriage Notices

A Wapello social hosted by Miss Ora Herrick featured games music and a luncheon with out of town guests Miss Elizabeth Herrick Sioux City and Miss Louise Deihl Pennsylvania. A license issued to William Frank Owens and Lottie Wy rich led to their marriage at the Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. J W Gerlach. Mrs Ida Leonard remains seriously ill after burns as her family travels to Chicago for her care. Nearby travels include Mrs A G Lischer and daughter Helen to Columbus City and Trenton Missouri to visit relatives. Mrs C A Brown attends Iowa Wesleyan University commencement with daughter Ora a music graduate. Attorney Oscar Hale and son John plan to return from Holton Kansas where Mr Hale taught years ago. Mrs George Lischer and daughters Sophia and Mrs T F Minor visit with relatives in town.

Wapello Ora Herrick Elizabeth Herrick Sioux City Louise Deihl Pennsylvania William Frank Owens Lottie Wyrich Presbyterian Parsonage J. W. Gerlach Rufus Archibald S. H. Archibald Atalissa Chicago Ida Leonard C. A. Brown Mt. Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan University Miss Ora Oscar Hale John Holton Kas Hale George Lischer Sophia T. F

Australian Leaf: Relief for Women’s Ailments

An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for female weakness back pain and urinary or kidney troubles. Sold by druggists or mail order for 50 cents with free sample from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.

Mother Gray

Local Social Notes From Morning Sun and Areas

Miss America Beane departs for Minneapolis to spend two weeks with friends. Miss Lola Keck returns home for summer vacation and will teach music next year. Mrs. H. O. Weaver hosts Crescent society at Sand Run club house with sister Miss Mabel Neuse. Relatives visit in Chicago as Mrs. S. J. Herrick heads there for a week. Thomas McClement of Morning Sun State Bank visits Wapello. Chas W. Johann travels to Des Moines for his ill mother. Attorney F. M. Mossberry attends business at courthouse. Rev. Frank L. Roper and Tobias Brown of Letts handle Wa pello matters. Izola Sweeny returns home for summer after teaching in Muscatine. Mrs. Hale visits Mediapolis. Mrs. John Hale joins. Mr. Frazee seeks Montana location. Pp. A. Yohe and others go to Mt. Pleasant in Yohe’s auto. Mrs. A. J. Laird and children visit Morrison and relatives in the city. Cc. K. Mallack flies Cedar Rapids on business. Rev. and Mrs. Geer depart for Adana Kansas. Nettie Wilson returns from Fairfield.

Paul Lischer America Beane Minneapolis Minn Lola Keck Mt. Vernon Miss Keck H. O. Weaver The Crescent Society Sand Run Club Mabel Neuse S. J. Herrick Chicago Thos. McClement State Bank of Morning Sun Wapello Chas W. Johann Des Moines F. M. Mossberry Columbus Junction Court House Frank L. Roper Tobias Brown Letts Izola Sweeny Muscatine Hale Mediapolis John Hale Frazee Montana Pp. A. Yohe J. F. Holiday Fred Courts Sprague Mt. Pleasant Yohe A. J. Laird Ainsworth M. B. Morrison Cc. K. Mallack Cedar Rapids Geer Adana Kan Nettie Wilson Fairfield

Local Notes and Visits From Morning Sun Community

Morning Sun residents and visitors share travel and family updates. Maggie Cunningham left for Omaha to visit sister Mrs. W. T. Graham. Glasgow Walkinshaw from Santa Ana, California, visits relatives. Rev and Mrs C R Zimmerman attend S U commencement in Iowa City. Boltz couple return from East Palestine after a brother’s death. Fred Curran travels to Springdale then Cedar Falls for summer school with former Morning Sun student Arthur Peterson. Etta Frazee visits her parents in Morning Sun after leaving Houghton Michigan.

Morning Sun Maggie Cunningham Omaha W. T. Graham Glasgow Walkinshaw Santa Ana Cal C. R. Zimmerman Iowa City Zimmerman Jos. Boltz Palestine Ohio Boltz Fred Curran Springdale Arthur Peterson Cedar Falls Peterson Etta Frazee Thos. Williams

Lane's Family Medicine Tonic Laxative Tea Ad

An advertisement promotes Lane's Family Medicine tonic laxative tea claiming to clear head pain back ache and restore strength. It markets as the best stomach and bowel relief available at druggists and dealers for 25 cents.

Lane

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