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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
4
A medicine labeled Bromo Cough Remedy promises to protect the lungs when applied to the chest and to cure the cough. The bottle is advertised for 50 cents at Havercamp's Pharmacy.
Local notices urge fresh fruit daily at J G Bargers 420 Mulberry Street and second hand harnesses at Frank Bowmans. Texas land cheap offerings and March 6 rates promoted by Sterlin. Tomorrow is last day for voter registration and health minded note on sanitary milk. Also ads for skating rink family free admission and Dad Dolsen kitchens goods.
Residents report men with no licenses selling shirt waist patterns to women despite Mayor McNutt refusing licenses. A buyer found a pattern shorter than advertised, while local dry goods shops condemn misrepresentation. The piece urges reporting intruders to police and notes upcoming Hare hall events and campfire program.
A brief advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick pleasant curative with a 25e guarantee, noting Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller.
A large society gathering at 714 East Fifth Street honors Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Kemptner on their fortieth wedding anniversary. Over 100 guests enjoyed Ostrander's Orchestra, a three course supper, and generous gifts. The couple, long-time city residents, have five children listed with current addresses and roles.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs J H Eversmeyer on Mulberry street with seventy seven members present. Mrs Frank Blanchard Mrs Win Blanchard Mrs F P Ingham Mrs Fred Gobble Miss Fannie Collins and Mrs J H Eversmeyer hosted an entertaining program. Next meeting will be March 15 at Mrs S G Stein on West Second street. Program included piano solo vocal duet several readings and songs.
The first subscription roller skating party held in the city since the sport’s rise drew 32 couples to the armory last evening. Thomas’ orchestra supplied the music and the event, organized by E. C. Prouty, proved a notable social success.
At a regular Col. A. M. Hare circle meeting yesterday afternoon one new member was initiated and one application received. The group decided to give a public dinner on Shiloh day along with public entertainment.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian asks other city churches to appoint three ladies to join a committee at the public library on Tuesday March 13 at 3 p m. to discuss changes in future prices for suppers and lunches.
A wedding was solemnized last night at 7 30 o clock at the Methodist parsonage uniting Claude E Duncan and Cathryn Bottomley in Nichols Iowa Rev Potter of the First M E church performed the ceremony Both bride and groom are Nichols residents with many local friends The groom is a druggist and the bride is a popular young lady They will establish a home immediately in Nichols.
Members of the Pioneer Industrial held a card party at Bert St. Clair’s home on Wednesday evening for about 60 guests. Progressive cinch ran until 10:30 with lunch served. Ruby Bell and Mr Thompson won first honors while Cora Fowler and Mr Fowler took consolation prizes. A substantial sum was raised and another event is planned soon.
Musquitine Tribe No 95 1 O R M held a meeting and adopted fifty candidates for first degree. Those who received first degree last night will advance to second next Thursday. A good turnout followed degree work with cigars and a general good time after.
At the Baptist parsonage last night Jesse D. Milton of Wrayville and Eva N. Hesser of Foster were married by Rev. Judson Kempton. Both are well known and the ceremony drew several relatives before the couple planned to begin housekeeping at once.
The South End Card club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. August Sablotske. Mrs. Tony Christian won first prize, Mrs. Will Bloom second, and Mrs. Hugh Wigim the consolation prize. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Will Bloom.
Mr and Mrs Sumner Shafnit entertained a party of friends last evening at their home on Roscoe avenue. There were six tables of cards with euchre played. Chas H Will won first honors and F H Mc Daniel the consolation. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
The NBA club surprised Miss Pearl Vance at Miss Gertrude Du Bois's home at 1201 East Ninth Street last evening. Guests enjoyed games music and lunch.
First Baptist church extends invitation to members who joined during the current pastorate to gather at the parsonage this evening for a social event.
County recorder lists multiple transfers including Raupe to Ames 12.5 acres near sec 35, $2500. De Forest to McClure 120 acres, $11500. Lenzetux to Raupe purchase ne nw sec 27, $3000. Negus to Hogenagle 20 acres, $2000. Rink to Storms lots 9 10 block 14 Muscatine, $1200. Dowling to Lenz 40 acres, $2800. Chapman to Koehler 85 acres, $7800. Hooke to Wunder 80 acres, $3350. Furnas to Lindley ne sec 33 76w, $6400.
Wulf sells 8.41 acres in section 1 township 78 west of 5th meridian for 1278 dollars. Lam sells the northeast quarter and the southeast quarter of section 23 township 78 north of 5th for 5000 dollars. John Mark et al sell sw quarter of section 14 township 78 near 5th for 16000 dollars. Haweley A Tuttle et al sell land in sections 5 and 8 township 7S near 4 west for 9598.50 dollars. Albert L Neitzel et al sell outlet 40 in division of northwest quarter section 35 township 77 near 2 west for 2400 dollars.
Advertised guarantee promises refund for a 51 cent bottle if cough or cold not cured. Also offers a 25 cent bottle refund to prove satisfaction. Names listed include G A Riemeke N B Barkalow Jno J Havercamp Nesper F T J Theo Kuechmaan.
John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank was arrested in Chicago on a federal warrant alleging banking violations after the bank was closed by the comptroller of the currency. The action was reported March 2 in Chicago.
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