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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
The United Brethren church Men’s Club held its monthly banquet with about 100 attendees. Rev W L Childress spoke on A Yard and a Half of Sunshine, praised as entertaining and instructive with wit and optimism.
After the address, short speeches were delivered by David Bogard, Chas Ruthenberg, D B Mackenzie and Chas Hagerman. The gathering marked the close of the hearing as local leaders spoke on the issue and urged community involvement.
Foster Iowa March 11 1908 a ceremony occurred March 4 at noon uniting Miss Bessie Marie Feldman and Mr Curtis D Foster in the Feldman parlor before about sixty guests Rev F Carwell officiated. They will reside on the bride’s farm and received many gifts from relatives and friends including Barnum West Liberty and Muscatine connections.
The notice announces the marriage of Miss Bessie Feldman and Mr Curtis Foster. Frank Freyermuth, who suffered a wrist sprain last week, is reported improving.
One of Dollars Reward offered for any case catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo Ohio vouch for F J Cheney's honesty and business ability. Cure taken internally and works on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation advertised.
Blue Grass Iowa dated March 11 reports Mrs Leslie Wagner a Davenport caller. Mrs E L Porter a guest at J P Wonder home. Mr and Mrs J C Watts transacted business in Davenport. Watts visited Mrs H G Willits. Adam Dipple family had Sunday dinner at Leslie Wagner home. Mr and Mrs O A Bohnsack and daughter Pearl visited Wood Lawn Sunday. J R Bancks called on friends. Hazel Dell school held March 9 director election and all three seats were filled due to terms expiring and prior nonqualification. Mr and Mrs Kosnopfal spent time in Davenport with their daughter then returned to the farm Saturday evening.
The St Matthias school boys prepare a Grand Opera House program for next Tuesday afternoon. The lineup includes an Opening chorus, orchestral overture, various acts and tableaux with Senior to Primary boys, scenes in Spain and Ireland, and a Leonardo tableau. Cast lists include Chas Logan Dermamdo, Anson McNulty, Leo Fuller, Robert Hahn, Don Sebastian, Harry Kelly, and more.
Riverside Iowa reports the move of Frank Schnoebeleon and family into town, updates on residents including the death of Joseph Yansky at age 61 from pneumonia, funeral at St Marys church, and mentions illnesses and visits across the community.
Oscar Myers and his sister Miss Mary Myers of Allerton Iowa arrived Saturday and are now settled in the Bloomington parsonage. Mr Myers will take their residence and duties in the local church.
A claim of a remarkable cure for colds dominates trade chatter. It is described as prompt, effective, and reliable, and has become a staple item in commerce with broad adoption.
Readers praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for improving health and energy. Testimonials from Taunton Massachusetts Parkerford Pennsylvania and Lowell Massachusetts claim relief from catarrh tiredness and general ill health after using the remedy. Also noted is availability in liquid or Sarsatabs with a 10 dose price.
Letters from Kent Washington report Mr. 5S. in poor health after a stroke last June. Miss Mable Carter visits the Negus home over Sunday. Ulysses Lake and wife relocate to the former Peasley farm on March 3. Charles Dallas’s wife back for a visit, Teena Schweitzer from Muscatine plans a week at home. Johnny Garnes leaves for a short trip to Chicago.
The United Brethren church men’s club passes a resolution urging the recall of Rev. J. C. H. Light to serve as pastor of the local church. The action signals ongoing church leadership concerns and a push for restored pastoral guidance.
The Well-Informed favor a simple pleasant liquid laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs with Elixir of Senna as a known wholesome remedy. Buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product only from leading druggists. fifty cents per bottle.
The annual conference will commence on March 18 at Bristow Iowa with hopes that Rev Light will be returned to the church here after the meeting last night and the effect noted.
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