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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1906

Page

7

Local Notes Highlight Daily Travel and Visits

John Crockett returns home from several months away while Louise Weikert visits Summit with her parents. Notables include Miss Lilly Smith en route to Brighton and J. H. Keck spending the day in Wilton. Also mentions Pearl City Panitorium services and Woolford's Sanitary lotion advert.

John Crockett Spickard Louise Weikert Summit Lilly Smith Wilton Brighton

Crews Named for Acme Packet Boats J S and W W

The Acme Packet company plans to start its excursion steamers the J S and W W in the spring, with season opening likely in late April or early May depending on weather. Captain John Streckfus will command the J S with Bert Edwards of Peoria and Geo Nichols of LaCrosse as pilots, Warren Bain of Keokuk and T B Martin of Canton as engineers, and Miss Lillian Streckfus as clerk. Captain R H Tromley of Dubuque will oversee the W W with Al Hollingshead of Clinton as pilot, Robert Moore of LeClaire as engineer, and Joe Streckfus as clerk.

Acme Packet Company J. S W. W Keokuk Canal John Streckfus Bert Edwards Peoria Geo. Nichols LaCrosse Warren Bain Keokuk T. B. Martin Canton Lillian Streckfus R. H. Tromley Dubuque al. Hollingshead Clinton Robert Moore LeClaire Joe Streckfus

Relief in Six Hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure

Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Notable prompt relief of bladder, kidneys, and back pain in male or female with immediate relief of urinary retention. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in Muscatine, Iowa.

Havercamp Muscatine

Homeseekers and Settlers Ticket Offers Across States

The Iowa Central Ry announces sale dates February 20 March 6 and 20 offering round trip and one way tickets to Nebraska Eastern Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana for homeseekers and settlers. One way fares are two dollars above half fare while round trips cost three quarters of the regular one way rate with a twenty one day limit. Twenty one day tickets apply on the first and third Tuesdays to southwest west and northwest points at one fare plus two dollars for round trips.

Nebraska Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Iowa Central Southwest

Good Citizens League Holds Closed Session Elects, Deliberates

The Good Citizens League gathered last evening at Muscatine city hall with about thirty members. President Spaethe chaired and temporary secretary Robert Schenck took notes. The group adopted two resolutions urging voters to study candidates, promote turnout, and support enforcing Sunday saloon laws. A fund-raising collection was approved to cover league expenses, including payments to Conaway-Porter & Co. and the Ideal Printery.

The Good Citizens’ League League Spaethe Pepper Robert Schenck Spaetke Rev. Kempton R. L. Thompson Muscatine Iowa Good Citizens’ Federation

Better Than Spanking Home Remedy for Bed Wetting

A mother from Notre Dame Indiana offers a home treatment to stop bed wetting at no charge. She emphasizes not blaming the child and cites a constitutional cause, inviting mothers to write for guidance without asking for payment.

M. Summers Notre Dame Ind

Local notes from Millersburg March update

Taylor Gillesmore shows slow improvement. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. James Williams from Mt Hamil Iowa and Mrs Williams father Hershell Felton. E Dickey to sell on the 5th and prepare for Franklin Nebraska. son Arthur to Manitoba soon. Wm Duncan moved to Joy. Presbyterian Ladies' Aid met at Arthur Brough’s for dinner. L D S Ladies' Aid and prayer union met at Miss Myra Cady’s. Ivis lodge Rebekahs held Rubber social with large attendance.

Millersburg

Speechless With Wonder Cure Ad for Electric Bitters

Speechless With Wonder are the friends of those cured of Stom ach Liver and Kidney Trouble by Electric Bitters. 50c Guaranteed Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp’s

Charcoal Lozenges Promoted For Health Benefits

A Buffalo physician recommends Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe, effective absorbent for gases in the stomach and bowels. The lozenges also improve complexion, breath, and throat health, claim better liver benefit, with a price of twenty five cents a box.

Stuart Buffalo

Keota News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Moves

Keota residents share visits from Mrs E K Annis and Enid and other locals travel to Lone Tree and Sigourney. homes change hands with A Z Powell buying East Keota residence, Columbian hotel renamed Commercial, and several families planning moves to Clay county and east Keota as Mrs Pettit hosts a surprise gathering.

Keota E. K. Annis Enid Haskins Ella McLaughlin Hugh Pettit Lone Tree Albert Kuhn Washington Henry Schmidt Oskaloosa Alec Nira R. F. McFarlane Clay County Johnny Hayes Stockley House Dick Dillon John Pettit Methodist Church J. C. Richards Ed. MecNarlen Mantz West Broadway Roy Carris A. Z. Powell E. B. Brown East Keota Theodore Romoser Dayton Pardun Columbian Commercial A. W. Cobb Chapter C. M. of W. T. Palmer J. C. Brollier Richland O. B. Jones Grandma Disney

Lenten Lecture Series Planned at Trinity Church During Lent

Trinity Church will host a weekly lent series with Rev F F Beckerman arranging sermons for Wednesdays at 7 30 pm. guest speakers include Rev W W Love Davenport Rev G H Sherwood Rock Island and others from Davenport Fort Madison Iowa and Washington Iowa. Holy week services include daily matins sermons and 9 am Holy Communion with Easter morning services and a children’s service at 4 30 pm.

F. F. Beckerman Trinity Episcopal Church W. W. Love Davenport G. H. Sherwood Rock Island E. H. Rudd Fort Madison W .D. Williams Iown City G. E. Jones Washington G. D. Dowley Darling Bent

First German M. E. Church Schedule and Rev. Schwiering Visit

Sunday school at 9 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m. Rev W H Schwiering will preach at 7 30 p m in the chapel South Muscatine. Young people meet at 7 p m led by Miss Carrie Herwig. Evangelistic meetings all week with Schwiering and visiting ministers assisting. Friends and strangers invited. A H F Hertzler Pastor.

M. E Fourth and Cedar Streets W. H. Schwiering Bleeker and Bismarck Streets South Muscatine Carrie Herwig Schwiering A. H. F. ‘Hertzler

Morning Class and Worship at First Methodist Episcopal Cha

John Wesley Potter, pastor, invites all to morning class at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 16:00 led by J. M. Kemble. Sermon at 11:00 on Heart Sincerity vs Formality, Junior League at 3:00 p.m., Epworth League at 6:50, evening worship at 7:30 with subdjed Weighed. Good music and hearty welcome.

First Methodist Episcopal Cha John Wesley Potter J. M. Kemble Jepson Epworth

Judson Kempton Pastorage Public Worship Schedule

Corner Fourth and Walnut streets. Judson Kempton, Pastor. Public worship at 7:30 p m sermon by the pastor. Sunday school at 11:45 Z W Hutchinson Supt B Y P U at 6:30. People's evening service at 7:30 gospel sermon by the pastor. Fine music by Thomas orchestra and choir. Ten minute after meeting in the lecture room. Everybody welcome.

Fourth and Walnut Streets Judson Kempton Z. W. Hutchinson Thomas’ Orchestra

Friends' ChurchSunday Services and Meetings

Friends' Church at Fifth and Sycamore invites all to regular Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. Bible school follows at 11:15 a.m. Y. P. S. C. E. meets at 6:30 p.m. with Mrs. M. C. Fry, leader. gospel meeting at 7:50 p.m. Mrs. Jennie Field is superintendent.

Friends’ Church Fifth and Sycamor Pliny Fry Jennie Field M. C. Fry

Grace English Lutheran Church Lent Services and School

Grace English Lutheran Church at Corner Sixth and Iowa avenue offers special Lenten services every Thursday at 8 o clock. All members and friends are invited. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m with Baraca class in the league room, morning sermon titled The Saving Significance of Christ s.

Grace English Lutheran Church Sixth Iowa Avenue Jeague Room Christ

Luther League Schedule With Missions Emphasis

The Luther league meets at 10:45 a.m. with missionary topic led by Carl Klink and an missions offering. The evening service features the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society program and choir. Teachers' meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid Wednesday at Mrs Boldt’s Linn Street. A Y M C A social by the Young People's City union is planned for Wednesday evening. Pastor H F Martin invites all to attend.

Luther League Carl Klink Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Church Ladies Aid Young People’s City Union H. F. Martin

First Presbyterian Church Events and Sermons

Morning service at 10 30 morning sermon The Gospel judged by those who are perfect Evening service at 7 30 with A Message from Persia Choir leadership Miss Nellie E Robertson Music includes I Am Alpha and Omega Stainer Chorus solos Pentzer Asthalter Devotional response Our Father in Tagavon Pede nSa Sherwin Anthem There Is a Land Evening Anthem The Good Shepherd Shelly Devotional Now the Day of Seg Interect Taschseccel Anthem Children’s Te Deum Lucker

First Presbyterian Church Iowa Avenue Fourth Street J. N. Elliott C. E Persia Nellie E. Robertson I Am Alpha and Omega Stainer Pentzer Asthalter Our Father

Time ly copies sermon opens First Congregational service

The Rev. Bryant C. Preston will present the first Time ly copies during the evening service at 7 30 with a sacred song service by the choir. The program includes Evening praise Saviour Who Died The Lord Is King Abide With Me and solo For Ever With the Lord. Noted local composer G N Rockwell to contribute an anthem. Auditorium opens 7 09 galleries 7 15.

First Congregational Muscatine Bryant C. Preston W. Bernard G. W. Marston F. H. Brackett the Lord’Gounod Mr. Porter George N. Rockwell G. N. Rockwell

Musserville E M E Church Program with Salvation Army Guest

Musserville M E Episcopal Church lists Sunday services led by Pastor Brooks with classes and leagues. Tomorrow at 2 PM the men’s meeting features Capt. McGlory of the Salvation Army with family musicians joining the regular orchestra and men's choir for an anticipated program. All men and boys invited.

Musserville M. E. Episcopal E. C. Brooks W. M. Stark J. E. Hoopes Epworth League Addie Crow McGlory Salvation Army

United Brethren Church Service Schedule

United Brethren Church at Corner Sixth and Mulberry with Pastor J C H Light. Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sabbath school at 11:15 a.m. Superintendent P C U. Monthly Woman's Missionary association meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs Grant Bond 1303 Smalley Avenue. Prayer and proper meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

United Brethern Church Corner Sixth and Mulberry J. C. H. Light A. J. Neidiz Woman’s Missionary Association Grant Bond Smalley Avenue

German Baptist Church Schedule and Events

German Baptist Church at Walnut and Sixth hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m communion service at 10 30 a m new members receive hand of fellowship preaching at 7 30 p m the Ladies Mission society festival and sale next Thursday March 5 Friends reminded all welcome Pastor R A Schmidt

German Baptist Church Corner Walnut Sixth Street Ladies’ Mission Society R. A. Schmidt

Trinity Church Sunday Services and Weekday Schedule

Holy communion at 7 30 first service. Sunday school at 9 30. Holy communion and sermon at 10 45. Evensong and address at 4 30. Tuesday no service. Wednesday 7 30 with sermon by Rev. W W.

Love Davenport Schedule of Services and Rectory Events

Holy communion at 9 60. Ensing at the rectory 4 00 Friday litany and address 7 30. F F Beckerman Rector.

Love Davenport F. F. Beckerman

Church Services and Reading Room Invitation

Corner Sixth and Walnut streets hosts services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening services at 8 o'clock. Reading room at 116 Iawa avenue open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to attend and visit these rooms.

Sixth Walnut Streets Iawa Avenue

South Muscatine Friends' Church Schedule

Carrie J. Curtis presides at 1205 Wisconsin Street with Sunday school at 10:60 a.m. and gospel services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. A children's meeting occurs at 4:00 p.m. Salvation offered.

Wisconsin Street Carrie J. Curtis

Park Place Friends Bible School At Park Place School

The Park Place Friends Bible School is held in the Park Place school house. It offers a Sunday afternoon program beginning at 2 30 with a call for full attendance. J C Commons serves as superintendent.

Park Place Friends’Bible School J. C. Commons

West Hill Chapel Seeks Members for New Christian Endeavor

H D Horst notes September Sunday school and announces a non sectarian Christian Endeavor meeting Tuesday night inviting all to join and help make it a success at West Hill Chapel.

H. D. Horst New Christian Endeavor Society

Park Avenue Mission Services Schedule

Preaching at 6 00 p m by Rev J W Potter with special services each evening at 7 50 except Monday evenings

J. W. Potter

Nichols Returns Home After City Business

John Nichols came back to his Nichols residence yesterday afternoon following engagements in this city.

Grat Dalton Letts C. Moore Fruitland Wilton John Nichols Nichols

Visitor from Rock Island Ties to City Home

Frank Teitsen arrived Thursday from Rock Island and is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Butcher on Park Avenue.

J. A. Wallace Brush Col Wilton George Herr Rose Krueger Lone Tree Mrs William Burgess East Hill Frank Teitsen Rock Island William Butcher Park Avenue

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