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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

5

Free Consultation Offer From Eminent Doctor

A London Paris Heidelberg Stockholm trained specialist offers free consultation and examination for all diseases of men women and children until a stated date. Rupture deafness and other ailments are claimed curable with no knife no pain no business disruption. If curable, advice and treatment. if incurable, guidance to prolong life. Office hours 9 am to 8 pm.

America London Paris Heidelberg Stockholm

Republicans Call Ward Caucuses for County Convention Delegates

The call directs Republicans in all city wards to meet Thursday night at ward hose houses and polling places to select delegates for the county convention at the courthouse on March 14. Ward committeemen issued the call today and lists the usual meeting sites.

Court House

Winloge Athletics Defeated by Washington Tourists 20 to 7

Winloge Athletics lose 10 tourists in a rough game in Washington. Final score 20 to 7 marks the club’s first defeat this season.

Winloge Athletics

Nichols Athletics Defeat West Liberty 49 to 32

Nichols Athletics beat West Liberty 49 32 at the Athletic Club gym before hundreds. Nichols Jr reports the home team led early and built a larger margin by a strong second half display. Referees Johns and Mapes were highlighted for their officiating.

Syndicate Nichols, Jr West Liberty Nichols Athletics Johns and Mapes

Smith tops Saturday bowling with 441 in mediocre night

E W Smith rolled the high score in the Commercial club second bowling tourney with 441 pins. Several players posted solid scores while others faltered, and the field of ten leaders will contest next Thursday for the singles championship.

Commercial Club E. W. Smith C. A. Mull E. Klepper H. J. Dean F. P. Hoopes Bi Coe I. S. Pepper Ten High Rollers Spaethe Flannery Ogilvie Seem Walker Otto Reesink Mull Kranz H. J. Frenzel C. R. Stafford Harlowe McDermid E. E. Davidson W. R. Jayne A. A. Petersen G. B. Birch E. E. Fishburn

Muscatine Team Posts Wide Range Of Scores In Western Trip

The Muscatine team compiled a grueling road schedule across multiple Western states posting wins and losses. Notable results include victories over Kansas City Haskell Indian and Concordia with narrow defeats against Denver and Salt Lake City. The sequence shows a broad array of opponents from Des Moines to Portland and Los Angeles, reflecting a busy midseason tour.

Muscatine Concordia Glasco Salina Newton Lindsborg Denver Golden Fort Collins Longmont U. of Colorado Greeley Cheyenne Laramie Provo Utah Logan Salt Lake City Watsonville Santa Cruz San Jose Cal Stockton Berkeley U. of California Ashland, Ore Ashland University of Oregon Oregon Aggie Independence Dallas Portland Winlock

Parlor City High Prevails Over Muscatine in Cedar Rapids Showdown

Cedar Rapids hosts a fast 42 to 34 victory as Parlor City High School defeats Muscatine High School on their floor. The crowd roared through a lively first half, Cedared Rapids leading 15 to 12 at the break, with Cummins injuring a leg late in the game.

Cedar Rapids Muscatine High School Parlor City High School Muscatine Parlor City Cummins Morgan Grizzel Cummins Verink Smalley Hadjaha Richards Gaulley Dotty Longheist Robinson Batchelor Cedar Rap

Tourists Defeat Winlock Athletic Club 20 to 7 in Washington

The Tourists trounced Winlock Athletic Club 20 to 7 in Winlock Washington on Saturday after strong defense and tight closing play. The visitors from California and Oregon showcased disciplined defense and avoided high scores as they prepared to revenge false amateur reports.

Winlock Wash California Oregon Washington Winlock Athletic Club Hawkeyes

Republicans of First Ward Caucus at Excelsior Hose House

The First Ward Republicans meet in caucus at the Excelsior hose house on Thursday evening March 12 1908 at 7 30 for selecting 17 delegates to the county convention at the court house March 14 1908 at 1 30 p m William Van Zyl Committeeman.

First Ward Excelsior Hose House Court House William van Zyl

Republicans of the Second Ward Caucus at City Hall

The Republicans of the second ward meet in caucus at City Hall on Thursday March 12 1908 at 7 30 p m to select 20 delegates for the Republican county convention at the courthouse on March 14 1908 at 1 30 p m. J C Coster.

Third Ward Republicans to caucus for delegates

The republicans of the third ward will meet in caucus at the Rescue Hose House on Thursday evening March 12 1908 at 7 30 pm for the purpose of selecting 20 delegates to attend the republican county convention at the court house on March 14 1908 at 1 30 pm Roy Yingling

Third Ward Court House Roy Yingling Fourth Ward Relief Hose House Frank Fisher

Fourth Ward Republican Caucus March 12 1908

The republicans of the fourth ward meet at the relief hose house on Thursday evening March 12 1908 at 7 30 for selecting 20 delegates to the convention at the courthouse on March 14 1908 at 1 30 p m Frank Fisher

Robert C Jewett Dies at Keokuk After Paralysis

Robert C Jewett former Muscatine sheriff and Keokuk resident died last night in Keokuk Iowa after a paralytic stroke. Born Buffalo New York February 27 1834 he moved to Iowa in 1850 and settled in Muscatine later becoming sheriff from 1875 to 1880. He also served as Muscatine marshal alderman and school director. He married Sarah H Parry in 1859 and had four children.

Robert C. Jewett Muscatine Keokuk Mr. Jewett Jacob Edwards Buffalo N. Y Iowa Muscatine County Sarah H. Parry

Local notes from Columbus Junction fare well at county events

A slate of delegates from Columbus Junction attended the Wapello Republican convention with J W Garner and W E Whetstine named for the Fairfield congressional meeting. State delegates include R J Reaney E R Lacey and J H Pigman for Des Moines. Various residents visited, traveled, or returned, including Mrs W A Highsmith visiting Ed Knott, and others from Letts Cotter Washington and Dunlap. The home talent play Master and Man at the opera house supports the local high school alumni.

Columbus Junction Wapello J. W. Garner Columbus City W. E. Whetstine Fairfield R. J. Reaney E. R. Lacey J. H. Pigman Des Moines W. A. Highsmith Council Bluffs Ed Knott Fredonia Knott G. W. Tipton Conesville A. G. Long Washington County H. H. Wilson Warren Letts State College Ames Lou Duncan Cotter George Church O. M. Cavin Washington A. W. Newell Little Son Denver Colo Newell Melinda Spafford J. C. Duncan Mt. Pleasant R. L. Richards Anita

Neighborhood Notes From Orono and Surroundings

March reports from Orono and nearby towns recount visits and relocations. Mrs Ellen J Cloyd of Ottumwa returned home after visiting her sister Mrs John Hawkins. George Hants and family moved to D C McKee farm with Isaac Abbott moving into Honts’ vacated place and Newton moving to Brockway farm. Charles Rainier of Columbus Junction called on his sister Mrs Henry Krider. J S Bowlby rented his farm and moved to Conesville. Will Hawkins visited Cedar Rapids on business. The McKee family plan to relocate to Okmulgee Oklahoma. Mrs L M Cecil joined daughter Mrs D C McKee and family for a visit to Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs Ruby Klotz of Col. Junction visited McCormick home. Verna Slater of Cedar Rapids visited relatives. Mr Barber of Muscatine consulted on business. On March 3, neighbors surprised Mr and Mrs Neal Quimby for their fifth anniversary with oysters and celebration. Joe Burns of Arden was a business visitor.

Columbus Junction Henry Krider J. S. Bowlby Conesville John Wildman Will Hawkins Cedar Rapids L. M. Cecil D. C. McKee Ottumwa Neal Quimby Joe Burns Arden

Gilt Edge Mortgage Emphasizes Safe Farm Loans

Iowa farm mortgage loans offered at 6 percent, touted as safe as government bonds and yielding better returns. No cost to collect interest. Contact J. E. Stevenson at 209 Iowa Ave.

Iowa J. E. Stevenson Iowa Ave

Bonds Still Selling Pushes Court House Bond Issue

Nine thousand dollars more of the court house bonds were disposed of late Saturday afternoon and County Auditor A. S. Lawrence says he is receiving many inquiries about the sale.

Court House A. S. Lawrence

O'Kara Japanese troupe at Bijou shines this week

The O'Kara Japanese acrobatic duo headlines a strong Bijou bill praised for daring original stunts. Manager Gollos highlights their balance acts and the show’s snap and popular appeal.

Bijou Gollos

Bond funds sustain ongoing construction despite limited cash

The text notes that although funds are tight, sufficient money from bond sales remains to continue building operations for a period, indicating that cash on hand is adequate to cover ongoing construction activities. The statement reflects financial flexibility amid sales.

Muscatine Women to Attend Missionary Meet

The annual conference of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the United Brethren church Iowa conference will be held at Dumont March 16 for one week. Mrs J C H Light and Miss Carrie Mull are on the program. Mrs Light will read The Up to Date Missionary and His Work and Miss Mull will lecture on Bible Study. Mrs Fred Giesler is society president and will attend. About 65 delegates from across the state are expected.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Iowa Conference Dumont J. C. H. Light Carrie Mull Light Mull Fred Giesler Dumont Missionary Society

Annual Meeting of United Brethren Church in Bristow

The annual conference led by secretary Rev. J. C. H. Light will convene March 18 in Bristow Iowa. A strong program is planned and many delegates from across Iowa are expected to attend.

The United Brethren Church J. C. H. Light Bristow Iowa

The Groceries Question Then and Now

The excerpt declares focus on finding the best groceries at the lowest prices. It contrasts the unsolved “girl question” with the grocery problem, asserting expertise in shopping while avoiding the first issue.

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