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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement touts ZEMA-CURA as a universal skin cure including pimples and eczema with endorsements from Adelia Woodruff of New Albany Indiana. It markets external ZEMA-CURA and internal U-AH-MA tablets with prices of 50 cents and 1.00 and lists McBride & Cope as local sellers at 116 West Second Street.
An advertisement touts southern lands as undervalued with stable markets and mild climate. It promises high returns for homeseekers and investors and offers free circulars Nos. 1 to 10 about lands in Kentucky, West Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana near the Illinois Central railroad from J. F. Merry, Ass't Gen'l Pass'r Agent, Dubuque Iowa.
Children day observed at Spangler despite clouds. Rev Clapp gave an interesting address. Quarterly meeting set for Spangler next Saturday at 2 and Sunday at 2 with 3 o'clock preaching. Marie Beatty visited Cole home. Elmer Shilig touring area. Raspberries to hit markets this week. Mrs Shield recovering from measles. Epworth League next Sunday evening with invitation for many youths. Telegraph lines near completion. Local talk centers on corn potatoes fruit and rain.
Bloomington will hold a Children’s day program next Sunday June 28 at 10 am replacing the usual Sunday service. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Also notes of local visits and Beulah LeFevre’s eighth birthday party accompany the social updates.
Miss Abbie Lake visited at P B Lake's Thursday Bloomington C E meeting led by William S Miller. Mrs Susan Jones visits Maria Hoopes and daughters. Miss Clara Lake in Musserville. Lizzie Adams at Bloomington Ridge. Charles Taber markets three Poland China hogs ten months old weighing 1050 pounds. Mr T reports success in hog feeding. Mr and Mrs Clinton Cummons and Mr and Mrs W H Clymer were entertained Sunday at John Negus home.
To the Public this notice states that James Dis brow is no longer in the employer’s service and has no authority to collect any accounts. S Hallock signs off as the issuer.
Des Moines reports from June 23 indicate leaders in the second district achieved gains in most delegations over last year against reaffirmation. The outcome appears settled despite potential floor battles by fire-eaters, with Sheppard noted.
A major blaze in Shellsburg, Iowa, on June 23 threatens about $2,500 in damage before firefighters gain control. The Cedar Rapids dispatch notes the fire is widespread and not yet under control.
Mrs. B. H. Eversmeyer fell on cellar stairs, breaking her right collar bone and sustaining cuts and bruises. Due to her advanced age her condition is listed as very serious and she is reported to be in much pain at her bedside.
William Doty of Moscow and Ida May Johnson of Rochester wed this afternoon in a 2 o'clock ceremony performed by Justice F. W. Eversmeyer. The couple will begin housekeeping in Moscow. Thiesen's sells quality toilet and medicated soaps.
At Union ball game Mathias Houser suffered a broken jaw after being struck by a batted ball. The incident occurred during play and authorities reported the injury as serious but not life threatening.
Mary Anna Schumacher, aged 82, died at 4 am at her Roscoe avenue home after months of declining health. Born in Germany on September 17, 1821, she came to the United States about 48 years ago and settled in Muscatine, where she remained a longtime resident and widely known for her kindly nature. Funeral arrangements pending.
Rev. J N Elliott officiated at the quiet morning ceremony at the First Presbyterian parsonage uniting Warner R Armis and Miss Cora Smiley of Davenport. Afterward the couple left for Davenport to begin married life as guests hosted a reception for about 125 friends at 506 West Second Street.
A Moscow man, Clarence Riddle, was arrested by Constable Luther Woods and brought to Muscatine County Jail on a charge of assault with attempt to commit murder. Riddle claims innocence and says he fired two shots but did not target anyone. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday morning before Justice F W Eversmeyer.
Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of stomach and bowel pain with doctors failing. She tried Electric Bitters and recovered completely. The tonic is praised for liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles and is sold for 50 cents with a guarantee from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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