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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
4
Miss Hattie Believe Meeker and John R. Lee of Arden were married at the bride’s home on March 9 with Rev. Stive officiating. The ceremony drew about thirty five friends and relatives. The couple plan a Burlington visit before Chicago and will reside together after March 15.
The First Methodist Episcopal church group gathered at Mrs. Sarah Fox's home on Mulberry avenue yesterday afternoon. An excellent program was presented and refreshments served. Participants included Mrs. Joel Chenoweth Mrs. Boiler Mrs. J. H. Kendig Mrs. J. B. Hunt Mrs. P. W. Francis and Miss Edna Francis.
Motor Company of Chicago reports that following the wedding supper will be served and a reception held. The couple will make their future home in Chicago.
Mrs C Anderson hosted the Fraternal Aid Sewing Circle at her home at Sev enth and Oak yesterday afternoon. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will likely be March 25 at Mrs Pringle s home on East Eighth Street.
The American Patriot Sewing Society met at Mrs. J. E. McElroy's home at 509 Mulberry Avenue yesterday afternoon. The next meeting is set for Thursday afternoon March 25 at Mrs. White's Mulberry Avenue home.
Holden and Harron star as Mes st inger and Soubrette in a classy act with five trained bulldogs. May Taylor imitates Fay Templeton with songs and dances while the Savoys add clever canine comedy. The synchronized motion pictures and strong act keep audiences pleased at the Third street venue.
Regular convocation of Washington Chapter No 4 R A M this evening at 7 30 o clock. The Royal Arch will be conferred at this meeting and a good attendance is desired. Per order H P.
At 7 30 this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs 56 Plumly Spring street the marriage of Miss Geneva Little and Lewis Walker will be solemnized Dr Arthur T Fowler of Minneapolis officiating Miss Little formerly resided in Muscatine the groom is connected with the Chicago Air }
The Imperial Dancing Club held the first event in a new dance series at the Muscatine Launch Club last evening, drawing attendees for an evening of social dancing and performances.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy for malaria liver derangement and kidney trouble sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents.
Kiowas are sold in Muscatine in large numbers with thousands marketed at the event. The sale highlights demand for the breed and showcases robust activity in local stock markets. The report notes strong buyer interest and high price ranges throughout the sale.
Chicago March 12 – The government abandons most criminal prosecutions of Standard Oil Co. of Indiana in the Northern district of Illinois. Only two cases over Indiana oil shipments to Evansville may proceed, with a maximum possible fine of 1000 dollars.
Ottie Snyder advertises a new road wagon promising to save buyers money and offering practical transport solutions.
William G Morse son of the inventor of telegraphy will be released from prison today in San Diego The incident began when he shot and killed an Indian camp attendant who attacked him After investigation officials decided to dismiss the case
A membership drive titled Tag Week will begin next Monday at the Y W C A. Members will wear tags signaling their status and strive to recruit new members. Rewards include a banquet for seven points and top prize rewards.
Towson Maryland March 12 Joseph M Janer of Brooklyn NY was yesterday convicted of felonious assault upon Catherine Loerch aged 12 also of Brooklyn The case stemmed from an attack on the girl in Towson where the verdict was delivered in a crowded court room expected to lead to sentencing in the coming days
In Muscatine and elsewhere many people are thin from poor assimilation. Samose, taken with meals, helps assimilation to build rich blood and plumpness. Within a week or ten days most users gain weight. 98 of 100 see health restored. Pay 50 cents to Havercamp's Drug Store, with a money back guarantee if no noticeable improvement.
Burlington train No 1 en route from Peoria was wrecked by train wreckers at the Vicary coal mine switch five miles from town. The switch was sprung with a broken lock, sending the 40 mph train into a siding of loaded freight cars. More than two hundred passengers were aboard and several minor injuries reported as a sheriff's posse hunts for the culprits.
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