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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1908

Page

5

Training Class Formed For Bible Leaders At Y M C A

The first session of the Y M C A religious work department training class for Bible class leaders and Sunday school teachers was held last night. J G Mitchell outlined teaching elements, arguing that telling or recitation are not teaching and presenting charts as key aids. Next Friday the topic will be The Teachers, with E M Warner to speak on A Rule of Life. The Y M C A quartet will assist. rehearsal at 2 30 pm. VIRGINIA Gold Medal Flour makes delicious baked stuff. Reopa.

Young Men’s Christian Association Aes Mitchell Mitchell E. M. Warner Y. M. C. A. Quartet J. M. L. Payne Mr. Payne

Second Flora Manlove Recital Held at Stockfield Home

The second of three pupil recitals by Miss Flora Manlove occurred last evening at Mrs. W. Stockfield’s East Sixth Street residence. Pupils delivered their parts well amid careful planning by the teacher. The final recital is scheduled for June.

Flora Manlove W. Stockfield East Sixth Street

Interesting Talk Heard at Rooms

A crowded gym welcomed Mrs. S. M. Johnson for a lecture titled A Bird's-Eye View of the Continent and a Trip Through Europe. The talk featured Europe photos and anecdotes with musical interludes by Vera Peck and Gertrude Legler.

S. M. Johnson Europe

Robbers Attack Farms After Post Office Heist

A fierce clash erupted as farmers confronted three robbers who had robbed Pedricktown and Bridgeport post offices near Camden New Jersey. Two robbers were wounded and three men were captured after the daring early morning raid.

Camden N. J Pedricktown Bridgeport

Bowman Announces Low Price Sale on Buggies

Frank Bowman promotes a bargain buggy sale with emphasis on cheap pricing and urgency for customers to hurry to the deal.

Frank Bowman

East Hill program set at Sweetland school Saturday

Miss Mary Fahey’s class at Sweetland No. 9 will present a closing term program at the schoolhouse on Saturday afternoon March 14. Parents and friends are invited. The event highlights a well-decorated program and promises merit. Meanwhile Iowa Telephone struggles to locate storm damage on East Hill with thirty five phones out of service and a bolt striking a cable. Wire crews expect repairs tomorrow.

Mary Fahey Sweetland Township Iowa Telephone Company Demorest

Fisher and Chandler family depart for Portland home

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fisher with children and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Chandler of Park Place left on the Rock Island noon train for Portland Oregon to make their future home. They were joined by Charles Blanchard of Portland formerly of Muscatine who had been visiting relatives here.

Rob Bebb Muscatine Fairport Davenport C. Klebe Wilton Kecklerville Edward Chamberlain Sweetland Center Barney Miller Isett Avenue William Drury Charles Peterson M. W. Wheeler East Eighth Street John McGee Washington E. Sherfer William Murray Malcomb M. Blanchard Illinois City David Browning River Road Milwaukee Gladwin F. B J. D. Mapes Nichols J. W. Wright West Branch David Wren Englewood W. D. Avery Park Avenue Columbus’ Junction Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Herman Bierman Ruth MacDonald Mesdames MacDonald Joe Fuhlman Bessie Wilkinson Pipestone Minn William Danner Ill J. B. Fisher Howard Chandler Park Place Rock Island Portland Oregon Charles Blanchard

Supervisors Hear Damages Claim Over West Liberty Ditch

West Liberty moment as the board of supervisors heard testimony on drainage ditch five damages. About twelve witnesses were examined while the board inspected the ditch by car and foot. Claims totaling six thousand dollars were filed against the county though no final action was taken.

West Liberty Board of Supervisors Muscatine Wilton

Carthage College Glee Club to Perform at YMCA

The Carthage College Glee Club will present an entertainment at the local YMCA on Wednesday evening under the Luther League of Grace English Lutheran Church. The program will feature vocal and instrumental selections with readings and is described as a top season attraction. Rev. Martin is helping secure the act, reflecting the club’s strong Illinois reputation and extended touring history.

Carthage College Glee Club Luther League of the Grace English Lutheran Church Carthage Club Ilinois Martin Carthage College

Bright Outlook for Local Launch Owners

Ed Bowman expects to receive a 22 foot motor boat soon as Muscatine launch interests surge. The Muscatine Launch club, formed in 1907, drives growth with plans for a Fourth of July regatta and other events. Members upgrade boats, engines, and houses to boost future records and racing prominence in the Mississippi River area.

Muscatine Launch Club Mississippi River Power Boat Association Muscatine Ed. Bowman Outing Company Nick Meyers

Mrs E H Smith and son travel through town to Kansas City

Mrs E H Smith and her son Donald of Kinbae Minnesota pass through the city this morning en route to Kansas City to visit friends after several weeks with relatives in Riverside.

E. H. Smith Donald Kinbae Minn Kansas City Riverside

Spaethe Tops Evening Bowling Scores At Commercial Club

C H Spaethe rolled 548 pins to lead a Commercial Club bowling night. F W Walker was second with 455. L P Flannery trailed in second place as singles standings narrow. Other scores included M Ferrs Dess 367 and G D Lezotte 432 as Scorers Clark and Hill tallied results.

Commercial Club C. H. Spaethe F. W. Walker Mr. Spaethe L. P. Flannery G. D. Lezotte Paul Steinmetz G. A&a E. J. Zeidler C. A. Giesenhaus Clark and Hill Co. A. Mull F. P. Hoopes C. E. Fox J. S. Pepper J. E. Coe E. W. Smith H. J. Dean E. Klepper Spaethe and Jones

The Yellow Peril Jaundice Remedy Advertisement

An old time ad proclaims Dr. King's New Life Pills banish jaundice malaria and biliousness with a guaranteed remedy. The 25 cent pill claims quick relief and is marketed by May ercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Mayercamp

Recital by Legler Piano Students at West Fourth Street

Miss Gertrude L. Legler hosted a piano recital this afternoon at her home 04 West Fourth Street. The event featured several of her students and drew many parents and attendees.

Gertrude L. Legler

No Changes Planned for Western Maryland Railroad

Baltimore March 7 No changes are anticipated in the operation of the Western Maryland Railroad now under B F Bush as receiver The president will continue to manage the company under court direction

Western Maryland Railway Baltimore Western Maryland Railroad B. F. Bush Road

Pupil Recital Praised For Creditable Performance

Friends of the pupils attended a recital where the program was rendered in a most creditable manner and each pupil acquitted themselves very satisfactorily.

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Royal Baling Preeter Training Glass Y.M.C.4 SION J. G. Mitchell Warner Virginia Reopa Ss. M. Johnson Roses Red Rose White Rose FW. Cy AL General Acoustic Co New York City J. A. Barrett Hotel Grand Burlington Delano Hotel Iowa Nebraska New York Life Ontaria Nebr East Hill Iowa Phone Company Haney Washington, In Hast Hill West United Epallerson Stores Erty Owners—Claims Aggregat Ing Glee Club Coming Pices of Luther League Bright Outlook Spaethe Rong Platino Aristo Runyon’s Studio Cedar Street W.G. Block Co Iowa Ave Swan
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