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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
8
A discussion of treating backward children by improving health through proper diet and exercise. Recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative cure for constipation and indigestion, touting testimonials from Mrs. J. B. Brunty and offering free samples by mail.
Due to retail growth at Huttig Manufacturing a new office addition and several sheds are under construction. Foundation work is underway and bricklaying proceeds rapidly. The firm expects completion in two to three weeks, with reorganized delivery to speed service. Local notes mention Mr. and Mrs. A D Douglas visiting from Malcolm and J W Johnson of Louisville.
Fred J. Johnson of 105 Washington street visited yesterday near Meqn ie or Big Son area to attend the death of his sister Mrs Laverna Wilkins in Lafayette Illinois. He was called by the passing.
Sunbury Pa March 1 William Christ one of the first motormen to operate an electric car was killed in a collision between his trolley car and a drawing of Pennsylvania railroad cars on the Sunbury and Northumberland line. Roy Maurery a brakeman was fatally injured. Christ helped build the line twenty years ago and was taught to run a car by Thomas A Edison during the early electric plant era at Sunbury.
Laurel Hill area residents report several relocations including Chas and France moving miles this side of Magentine and Henry Meyes family moving to a vacated farm. Homer Ochivtree and Inspersons visit. W Cummings returns from Davenport. Patt Johnson visits Gus Schlele near Durant. Thomas Powler moves north of Wilton to August Bunge farm. Albert Wekhart and children visit C Francis. Frank Augeres spends evening in Davenport. At Subdistrict No 3 school meeting, F A Cummins resigns as director and B A Bluell is elected to succeed him.
South End women groups outline plans for local events this spring. Musserville Methodist Episcopal society schedules a March program coordinated by W H Randleman and Mrs. Henry Toborg. Island Aid hosts an all day gathering with Mrs. LeGrand Elliott, Mrs. George Grace, and Mrs. Cheodare Drake. Mulford Ladies Aid debates April entertainment with Mrs. Frank Mull honored. Mrs. Warren Fowler to host March 13. Evans Street hostess Mrs. Charles Schmaly hosting March 19 all day session.
The Rev W H Thomlinson ex Mulford Congregational pastor has established two churches near Beach North Dakota since leaving Muscatine a year ago. Reports say both are flourishing with bright prospects and his letter was read at the Mulford chapel annual meeting.
Junior Wesleyans and Sunshine Maidens of the Musserville Methodist Episcopal church unite to present a literary and musical entertainment at Hoopes hall on March 19. Dialogues and sketches will highlight the evening with officers led by Martin Seltzer and Missoura James guiding the groups as plans finalize.
New South Muscatine club members elect officers for the coming year at the second meeting. Miss Mild Daman presides. Miss Ida Ehrlich and Miss Elizabeth Efers named as officers. The group plans funds for a proposed German school and hosts events at homes on Mulberry and Eyane streets while future meetings pause until after Easter.
At Mrs A Hawk 708 Clinton St they left yesterday for Des Moines for a brief visit before returning home. Mrs R B Phillips 1008 Nebraska St was a passenger on the Firefly yesterday to Lets where she will visit friends for a few days. Mr and Mrs Fred Hoopes hosted the Junior Wesleyans and Sunshine Maidens at their home this week. Rev G P Badgley pastor Musketville M E Church attends quarterly conference on the taland today. Miss Pearl Barnhart will entertain sewing circle members at her West Third St home this evening.
The Servian government negotiates a loan of 6.9 million dollars at ten percent with a Swiss banking group. The funds are to be repaid three months after peace is signed between the Balkan allies and Turkey.
The Iowa Auditor of State certifies that The U S Branch of the Union Meri Insurance Company has complied with Iowa insurance laws and is authorized to transact fire insurance in the state until March 1, 1914. The statement shows paid-up capital none in U S 2d, liabilities 478 826 76, and 1912 expenditures of 85795998.
London observes the fiftieth anniversary of Queen Mother Alexandria’s in Britain. The Lord Mayor and the city corporation presented an address at Marlborough House. Windsor and Margate mayors sent congratulations. Diplomatic figures called at Marlborough House as the day unfolded.
Snow left highways in sad shape with drifts causing closures. The mail carrier planned his usual Monday trip, but conditions improved and services resumed. Geo Miller did business in Wilton Saturday and Monday while Fern Wagner visited Wood Lawn. Ellery Waits and Fred Bohn called on Elna Lundy in Durant Friday. Anna Herleky spent the weekend at Davenport. Georgiana Haucksook took the eighth grade exam in Montpelier Thursday and Friday.
Baltimore report notes Mrs Woodrow Wilson gave 100 to Goucher College in Baltimore. The donation supported sustaining the college where one of her daughters studied. Rev Dr John B Van Meter accepted the subscription as college president observed the inauguration parade review.
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