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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
8
A local vendor touts the cleanest freshest line of eatables with no goods left on streets. They guarantee reliable supplies for any food need and reference a historic four hundred dollar Cote piano contest, noting certificates with every five cent purchase.
Frank Bowman promotes the 20 percent discount sale at Ineichen Casper’s New Shoe Store 105 W 2nd St urging shoppers to buy footwear. Ottie Snyder sells buggies and wagons. Art Chaudoin offers a new electric washing machine with wringer. Bishop Morrison travels by Firefly after a Davenport banquet. Havercamp's Drug Store advertises Hollister's Tea for complexion and 35 cent price.
Special cut price on all oxford and summer shoes. Complete line on offer. Prices cut below all others. Visit Leysen's Shoe Store today for bargains.
A baby boy was born Thursday evening to Mr. and Mrs Sam McElhaney of 524 East Second Street. The event was announced in local society notes.
The piece argues sickness mirrors mind and body state and stresses digestion. It promotes E C Corn Flakes and Egg O See Wheat Flakes with milk as easy to digest meals for all ages and busy people, claiming they prevent sour stomachs and headaches and support energy and health.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Knight of Chicago Illinois are visiting Mrs Frank J Plessy at Hershey avenue and celebrate the first anniversary of their marriage during the stay.
The Laurent council of the Knights of Columbus will hold a regular session this evening at the K of C hall. The meeting is called to order at 8 o'clock sharp and a full attendance is desired. Signed by A. G. Bestenlehner, F. S.
Ethel Huppert was granted a divorce from L. E. Huppert by Judge Jackson on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. She testified he returned home in a rage during illness and ordered her to leave, and he failed to provide for her, forcing her to seek her parents' house. She may resume her maiden name Ethel Hackett. Married in Muscatine on March 15, 1905.
A. F. Wagner and Charles Fifer passed captain and lieutenant examinations in Des Moines for Company C. Both men achieved excellent results on the tests and have returned home.
The Muscatine County Sunday School association announces its fortieth annual convention at the West Liberty Christian church July 14. President F. M. Ziegler outlines a full program with Rev. Fitch of Des Moines delivering addresses and sessions from 9 a.m. to evening, plus committee work and prayers.
Cal Eaton of Enid Oklahoma visits relatives on Muscatine Island staying with his parents Capt. and Mrs. J. Eaton and with his brother D. T. Eaton at 114 Town avenue. Eaton is landlord of the Billings hotel in Enid, owned by his Wichita cousin.
The steamer W. W. brought an excursion from Burlington this afternoon at 3 45. About 200 people were on board. The outing was given by the Trinity Lutheran church. The party remained in the city only a short time.
The next gathering of the ladies is set for July 8 at the residence of Mrs. Fred Heerd on West Eighth Street. Members will discuss plans and conduct routine society business.
The Muscatine Business College Alumni Association executive committee set definite plans for the annual gathering. This year’s event will be an outing frolic at Weed Park with a 7 o'clock picnic supper and an evening of social activities.
Mrs Henry Butz entertained many friends in honor of Mrs Fred Mavis and Mrs William Pratts at her Geneva Island cottage yesterday. The day was spent fishing and boating in orderly enjoyment.
The Banner Lodge Industrial held a pleasant picnic yesterday afternoon at Weed Park. Attendees socialized and enjoyed a picnic supper about five o clock. This marks the last meeting of the society for the summer months.
The Major John Button club gathered last night at Mrs. Maude McCord's residence, 411 Walnut Street. Members covered routine business and set the next meeting for next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Harry St. Clair's home, 618 Cedar Street.
Charles Halling married Miss Gertrude Holtz Thursday night at the bride’s parents home near New Era Iowa. Rev C M Olander performed the ceremony at 6 o clock in the English Lutheran church with about 70 guests present. Willis King and Lillie Halling accompanied the couple. A wedding supper followed and the couple will live on the groom’s farm near Perry.
On Monday evening June 28 the Court of Honor calls for full attendance to arrange the lodge anniversary to be held next month. A special program will mark the annual event.
The Ladies' Aid of the German Methodist church met this afternoon in the church parlors. Attendees sewed and engaged in community service activities for the afternoon.
River readings from Dubuque to Muscatine indicate slowly rising stages with small changes noted. Forecaster J. M. Sherier reports mild increases across stations in the lower Mississippian stretch.
On hot days shoppers are urged to visit Slaughter's Candy Store for fresh home made bread cakes cookies pies and other treats to beat the heat.
At a meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Albert Hartwig’s New Hampshire street home the Maenner cher ladies decided to travel to Rock Island on the steamer Columbia next Thursday. While in Rock Island they will be guests of Mrs. George Wolger and Mrs. Julius End.
Notice calls all interested parties to meet at E. O. Burnside's office 306 E Second St Saturday at 7 pm to select a man to inspect the land. Owners listed are E O Burnside A A Barlow and G E Sadler.
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