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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1909

Page

4

Local notes include hospital staff departure and shopping tips

Bestenlehner the prescription specialist at 308 East Second notes Lt Edward Hoffman of Bellevue Hospital plans a Pacific coast visit tonight. An extra good assortment of fine toilet soap is available at Bestenlehner's along with various local ads for Frank Bowman wagons and Otto Snyder buggies. Mr and Mrs J Scott Blackwell of 206 Cherry Street return from Chicago after a week away. Candy Kitchen offers ice cream and candy, and Art Chaudoin sells an improved electric washing machine with automatic wringer and washer at 223 West Second Street.

Funeral for infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Aversing

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aversing of 1217 Cedar Street was buried Tuesday after a private service held at their home. There were no additional services and interment followed at St. Marys Cemetery.

Henry Aversing Cedar Street St. Mary’s Cemetery

Shelby Post to Attend Hoopes Funeral at Day’s Undertaking

Shelby Norman G. A. R. Post will meet at 8 30 tomorrow morning at Day’s Undertaking to attend the funeral of Comrade Thomas J. M. Hoopes. Interment will be at High Prairie Chapel cemetery. Per order of sale Commander.

Shelby Norman Post Thos. J. M. Hoopes High Prairie Chapel Cemetery

Weed Park Association Sees Receipts and Improvements Reported

At the Weed Park club meeting Secretary Mrs. H. S. Howe presented annual accounts covering the year since July 1908. Beginning cash was 57.29, receipts 65.67, while expenditures for improvements reached 162.40 including plumbing in the clubhouse. Twenty meetings with about thirty attendees were held since last July.

Weed Park Association H. 8 Howe

Earl's Seventh Birthday Anniversary Celebration

A brief note describes an event marking Earl's seventh birthday with games and other pastimes. The text centers on a family celebration and its festive activities.

Earl

Meeting of St Matthias Industrial Urged for July Festival

An important meeting of the St Matthias Industrial will be held at the school hall on Thursday afternoon. All members are urged to attend as preparations are to be made for the annual church festival in July.

St. Matthias

Banner lodge initiates member in regular session

The Banner lodge Degree of Honor met Tuesday evening in regular session and initiated one candidate for membership. The next meeting will be Tuesday July 13 with installation of officers.

Banner Lodge

Social meeting enjoyed by Maccabees knights

The Knights of the Maccabees held a pleasant session with about a hundred attendees. After admitting a few candidates and handling minor business they visited the Family Theatre for a moving picture show, then returned for refreshments. Manager Brockman and theatre staff joined in. At next session at least eighteen candidates will be initiated.

Maccabees Knights of the Maccabees Brockman

Mrs Louise Reeder Hosts St Katharine Guild and Trinity Choir

Miss Louise Reeder of 1617 Mulberry Avenue entertained the St Katharine's Guild and the Trinity Church boys' choir at her home Tuesday evening. The gathering featured games and dainty refreshments.

Louise Reeder Mulberry Avenue St. Katherine’s Guild Trinity Church

Knight-Harbaugh Wedding To Be Solemnized Tonight

Miss Estella Knight will marry Charles W. Harbaugh this evening at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W C Knight at 420 Green Street.

Estella Knight Charles W. Harbaugh W.C. Knight Green Street

Ladies of the Maennerchor Meet at Hartwig Home

The Ladies of the Maennerchor plan a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Albert Hartwig's residence in South Muscatine. The meetup aims to discuss club activities and upcoming events among members.

Albert Hartwig South Muscatine

Ford Car No 2 Wins New York to Seattle Race

Ford Car No 2, the winner of the New York to Seattle automobile race, reached the Alaska- Yukon-Pacific exposition gate at 12 55 35 after covering the distance in 22 days and 55 minutes.

Seattle Wash Ford New York

Second Dancing Party At Muscatine Launch Club

This evening at 7 o clock a five mile handicap launch race over the course in front of the Muscatine Launch club will be run followed by a dance for club members and friends. The porch of the clubhouse is popular with many spending the evening there. Dancing begins at 8 15 o clock.

Muscatine

Picnic and Lunch Goods Wholesale Offerings

Salmon in all sizes and prices. Chipped beef and summer sausage in glass. Sardines with paprika oil and mustard. Corn beef, lobster, deviled and potted ham. Potato chips, olives bulk and bottled, sweet and sour pickles. Boiled ham, peanut butter cakes and wafers. Oranges lemons. Wooden plates offered.

Funeral services planned for local resident at High Prairie

The deceased will be buried in the nearby cemetery with interment at the High Prairie church site. Dr. J. N. Elliott and Rev. Thomas Osborn will lead the services. The body arrived from the west this morning. earlier reports that the funeral had occurred were in error.

High Prairie Church J. N. Elliott Thomas Osborn

Funeral for Thomas Hoopes at High Prairie Church

Obsequies for Thomas Hoopes will be conducted Thursday morning at 10 30 at High Prairie Church with burial to follow locally announced by the family.

Thomas Hoopes High Prairie Church

Many Licenses Issued by County Clerk Today

The matrimonial clerk at the court house issued several marriage licenses by 3:35 PM. Names listed include A. J. McElroy and Stella C. Larson, Chester M. Sander and Frances A. Oliver, Charles W. Harbaugh and Estella C. Knight, and Albert F. Brown and Ethel M. Devore.

A. J. McElroy Stella C. Larson Chester M. Sander Frances A. Oliver Charles W. Harbaugh Estella C. Knight Albert F. Brown Ethel M. Devore

Highland Nobles Hold Picnic at Weed Park

The Highland Nobles Sewing Circle held a picnic at Weed Park this afternoon replacing the planned meeting at Mrs. John Rulf's home. A basket supper will be served this evening at the park.

Weed Park Highland Nobles Sewing Circle John Rulf Sixth and Sycamore Streets

First Deed Filed in New Court House Transfer

The first deed of transfer filed at the new court house concerns land in South Muscatine. Joseph Nyenhuis transfers a strip of land to Frank Eitman Jr. in the historic filing.

New Court House South Muscatine Joseph Nyenhuis Frank Eitman, Jr

Mrs. F A Timm Hosts Earl’s Boyfriends at Home

Mrs. F A Timm entertained about 25 of the boyfriends of her son Earl on Monday afternoon at their home on East Eighth Street. The gathering was described as a pleasant afternoon social.

F. A. Timm Earl East Eighth Street

Shoemaker announced nuptials for Cornell and Hall

Arcadia Nebraska couple Mr. and Mrs. A M Shoemaker announce the approaching marriage of Miss Louis E Cornell to Howard M Hall of Muscatine. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening June 30.

A. M. Shoemaker Arcadia Neb Muscatine Louis E. Cornell Howard M. Hall

Parisian Sage advertised for dandruff cure by Havercamp

J J Havercamp announces securing the agency for Parisian Sage a hair restorer claimed to cure dandruff in two weeks and stop hair loss. The potion is touted as a pleasant hair dressing for ladies and priced at 50 cents a large bottle at Havercamp's Prescription Drug.

J. J. Havercamp Havercamp

Beware of substitutes for Parisian Sage warning

Postcard style public notice cautions customers about druggists selling substitutes for Parisian Sage and warns against being duped by dishonest sellers. Mentions Giroux Mfg. Co. in Buffalo New York and urges prepayment of charges by store or express.

Express Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y

Springdale Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Visitors

William Mather spent several days in Oska loosa on business. Lindley Heald of West Liberty looked after affairs in and around the village. Lucinda Young, wintering in Pasadena, Cal, returned to Springdale and spoke of a pleasant Pacific coast visit. Charles Mather and wife attended Cornell College commencement in Mt Vernon. Willie Negus of near West Branch drove a new automobile through town this week.

Springdale William Mather Oskaloosa Lindley Heald West Liberty Lucinda Young Pasadena Cal Pacific Coast Willie Negus Near West Branch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jean Lie Fair Oaks Pauchet East Hill West Second Street Western Realty Company Wallace & Gates Steecel Paudhet Bestenlehner East Edward Hoffman Bellevue Hospital Bestenlehner’s Frank Bowman Ottie Snyder Art Chaudoin W. 2Nd St Attention C, A Giesenhaus Geo. W. Reulings Wellville Charles Mather Cornell College Mt. Vernon Wagner Bros E. 2Nd St Hershey Hirt & Fesler Piano Company Hershey Bldg Muscatine, Iowa
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