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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1909

Page

7

Local Happenings and Visiting Guests in Muscatine

Dr E H King and Dr A B Clapp listed as local physicians. Carl Braun visited Ft Madison with friends. Mabel Wilcox of Chicago left for Eddyville Indiana to visit friends. Mrs J G Klotz and daughters traveled home after visiting Muscatine. Mrs John H Eversmeyer and son return from Pacific coast, due home soon. J B Boss of Haverstone NY visiting Muscatine. Mulberry Avenue homes for sale by John A Robbins. Dr Arthur T Fowler attended Little Walker nuptials and visited Muscatine friends before returning to Minneapolis.

John H. Eversmeyer Pacific Coast Arthur T. Fowler Minneapolis Minn

Elaborate Elks Itinerary Set for Los Angeles Reunion

The Iowa State association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will distribute a ten page souvenir itinerary for the grand lodge reunion in Los Angeles July 12 to 17. The Muscatine contingent plans to attend with a trans continental train tour on Rock Island lines.

Iowa State Association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Grand Lodge Los Angeles Cal Muscatine George T. Reddick Iowa City Claude Meyers Ottumwa J. J. Barton Ft. Dodge F. S. Lamar Sioux City S. Mears Waterloo Hawkeye Rock Island Elks Council Bluffs Colorado Springs Iron Springs Lake George Buena Vista Twin Lakes Mount Massive Colorado Turquoise Lake

Disgraceful Conduct of liver and bowels

Ad text promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills at M Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store offering relief from poor digestion. The copy urges readers to buy the remedy for quick results and lists the price as 25 cents.

Dr. King Havercamp

Col. S. G. Hill Camp meets at G. A. R. hall March 15

A special meeting of Col. S. G. Hill Camp No. 25 Sons of Veterans will be held at the G. A. R. hall Monday March 15 at 8:00 p m. A full attendance desired. H. D. Warfield Com.

Col. S. G. Hill Sons of Veterans G. A. R. Hall H. D. Warfield Com

East Hill Community News Highlights Home Finding Talk

Rev A E Heightshoe of Mt Pleasant spoke at Park Avenue M E church about the American Home Finding Association and its interdenominational work. East Hill men plan a Methodist Brotherhood meeting at Park Avenue M E church with Rev J R Hanley slated to speak tonight. Delegates will gather Saturday for the North Muscatine district quarterly conference at Park Avenue M E church.

A. E. Heightshoe Mt. Pleasant American Home Finding Association of Ottumwa Park Avenue M. E Heightshoe East Hill Park Avenue M. E. Church J. R. Hanley North Muscatine Spangler’s Chapel High Prairie M. E. Church J. Franklin Fruitland L. Franklin Lee Street Isaiah Saunders Walter Street Bellevue Hospital George Pulse Sigourney W. D. Pulse Sheridan Street Florence Long Ulla Brown Wilton Muscatine

Republican House Caucus Chooses Cannon Allies and Smith

Washington March 15. The Republican caucus named Speaker Joseph Cannon of Illinois and chosen aides. Walter I. Smith of Iowa won a seat on the House Rules Committee with Dalzell, Smith as Republican members. Smith led a reform proposal to broaden committee membership.

Washington, D. C House Joseph G. Cannon Illinois Alexander McDowell Pennsylvania Samuel A. Langum Minnesota Henry Casson Wisconsin F. B. Lyons New York Henry N. Couden Currier New Hampshire Loudenslager New Jersey Dwight Rodenberg Hepburn Iowa Cannon Lincoln Walter I. Smith Committee On Rules Sherman Smith Iowan Dalzell Kennedy Dawson Pickett Haugen Good Kendall Wood Hubbard

Trinity Church Weekly Notices and Appointments

The city church calendar lists services at Trinity Church including Monday and Wednesday 4 pm shortened evening prayer with readings, Tuesday 7:30 pm evening prayer and sermon by Rev W C Hengen of Ottumwa, Thursday 9:30 am Holy Communion, and Friday 7:30 pm litany with sermon by Rev H W Starr of Christchurch Winnetka. Appointments include Wednesday 4 pm junior auxiliary at Miss Stella Wilson’s home and Thursday 2 pm Woman's Auxiliary at the rectory, with Friday Daughters of the King meeting after the evening service.

Trinity Church W. C. Hengen Ottumwa H. W. Starr Christchurch Winnetka Chicago Ill Stella Wilson Daughters of the King

First Baptist Church Weekly Activities List

Monday Father Lights present an annual church entertainment with no admission. offerings accepted. Ice cream cake and candy on sale. Tuesday the Delta Alpha’s meet at Miss Vera Knight’s home 314 West Sixth Street in Delegation for mid year rally. De Witt departure in the morning. Thursday mid week meeting at 7:45 p m. Friday Ladies Aid all day at the church. in evening the Men's Club banquet at 7:15, with a paper by W. Hutchinson. Notify Secretary C W Rowan of attendance and bring a friend.

First Baptist Church Father Lights W. Hutchinson C. W. Rowan

Grace Lutheran Church Activities Schedule

Grace Lutheran Church announces Wednesday afternoon Ladies Aid and Luther League sewing at the church. Thursday 7:30 pm worship services. Friday evening Philathea class business meeting at Miss Ida Grimm’s home 955 Fulham Avenue. Saturday Cathedral class 10 am, also meets Tuesday 4 pm.

Grace Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid Society Luther League Sewing Club Luther Philathea Ida Grimm Fulham Avenue

Tumor of four years growth reported cured

A woman from Lindley Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing a four year tumor after physicians said only surgery could help. The ad touts the product as a long standing remedy for female illnesses and offers free personal advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

South Bend Ind Lydia E. Pinkham Mars May Fry Lindley

Spring Vacation Planned in Muscatine Schools

The first week of April 4 through 11 is set as spring vacation in Muscatine city schools. Teachers plan to attend the state teachers convention in Iowa City, while Muscatine High meets Ottumwa for the state basketball title. If weather allows, students may try out for spring baseball and track teams. exams precede the break.

Muscatine City Iowa City Muscatine

German Methodist Church Community Events

Pastor W C Schultze outlines weekly meetings including Leaders' meeting Epworth league lettering program prayer meetings at the chapel South Muscatine and church. Ladies' Aid to meet with Mrs Rohman Thursday and Friday at church parlors. German school Saturday forenoon scheduled.

W. C. Schultze Epworth League South Muscatine Ladies’ Aid Society

Prayer meeting and church events at First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian notes a Thursday prayer meeting on The Help of the Spirit with 8 30 pm close and invites a friend. Week of prayer from Sunday April 4 with daily meetings in the lecture room except Saturday. Communion on Sabbath morning April 12. Congregational meeting Tuesday April 6. South Muscatine Aid meets Wednesday in church parlor. Fred Beach elected Sunday school superintendent. Westminster Guild meets Tuesday in church parlor.

First Presbyterian Church South Muscatine Aid Society Fred Beach Westminister Guild

Evening Social and Local Notes

Attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening with pie served before guests left late. Chas. Groteluchen works for James Thomas. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Webb are reported on the sick list. Stanley Whitcomb visits Frank Brookhart's home.

Chas. Groteluchen James Thomas Lewis Mrs. Webb Stanley Whitcomb Frank Brookhart

Reensinks Travel to Denver for Two-Week Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Reensink of 1302 Smalley Avenue left today for Denver Colorado where they will spend about two weeks.

Charles Reensink Smalley Avenue Denver Colo

Dr Taylors Remedy for Eczema and Skin Diseases

Advertisement touts Dr Taylors Remedy as the only permanent cure for eczema psoriasis and related skin ailments. It argues external lotions only mask the issue by trapping poisons in the blood and invites readers to request a booklet from 1330 Arch Street while noting Havercamps Prescription Drug Store and other druggists sell the remedy.

Taylor Arch Street Havercamp’s

Infant Daughter Dies After Brief Illness in Cranston

In Cranston Iowa March 15 the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jones born March 5 died March 7. Short services were held at the grave Rev Roper Letts conducting. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Parents receive neighborhood sympathy. Mrs Frank Brookhart and daughter Mildred returned home from serving as witnesses on the Jones trial. Lewis Bros sold their saw mill to Narl Harness. The Ed Thomas party was well.

Brotherhood of American Yeomen meeting notice

The Muscatine Homestead No. 836 Yeomen invites members in good standing to meetings on the second and fourth Friday evenings at Yeoman Hall. Visiting Yeomen welcome. Foreman F. C. Ingraham and Correspondent Mrs. F. C. Ingraham provide the contact at 510 West 5th St.

Bend City Modern Brotherhood of America Yeoman Hall Iowa Avenue Third Street E. H. King Chas. Ryan Muscatine Homfstead Brotherhood of American Yeomen F. C. Ingraham West 5Th St Fratfernat Bankfrs Yeomen Hall Wm. Appel C. H. Lemkau Charles Lockwood Wooprine Royal Neighbors OF America Emma Hoefflin Kate Parvin Myrtle Kirk Muscatine Court Woodman Hall J. C. Coster Nellie Peck Highland NO Muscatine Castle Elma Scott Alexander W. Scott Knights OF Columbus Maccabee Hall J. A. Bartemeier G. K A. G. Bestenlehner

Masonic Group Meeting Schedules and Officers Listed

Masonic bodies including Reece ODGE No 2 A F and A M Regular meeting first Tuesday of each month FE P Ingham W M 8 Johnson Secretary Washington Chapter No 4 R B A M stated convocation second Friday Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday De Molay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave third Wednesday Monthly officers listed for each body.

Masonic Reece Odge No A. F A. J FE. P. Ingham W. M Johnson Washington RB. A J. A. Pitchforth K. T A. W. Scott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Titus Loan & Investment Iowa Ave A. B. Clapp Hershey Carl Braun Ft. Madison Braunsworth’s Mabel Wilcox Eddyvile, In Fairbank Red Jacket U. S Frank Ashcraft East 2Nd St J. G. Klotz Lone Tree Y. W. W. Richards J. B. Boss Haverstone N. Y A. J. E. Boss East Fourth Street Mr. Boss Mulberry Avenue John A. Robbins Los Angeles Lodge E. C. DeWitt & Co Muscatine Lumber & Box Co Fund Association Republican House Caucus Cannok Mem Peda Gogues Tri-City Loan CO Brady St Davenport Chas. H. Gobble Society Pocahontas Romona Cotuncil No Maccabbee Afall Isabel Norton A. A. Stark Quilla Bell M. W A. Muscatine Camp No. 108 Woodmen of America Woodmen Hall Olds’ Block J. Lentz J. A. Leyda G. A. R. Heany Ouarters Shelby Norman Fast Second Street Robt. B. Baird Guns. Schmidt Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington A. F. Bodman Second Chestnut Streets F. W. Lewis E. P. Day A. O. U. W. Fagle Lodge No K. P. Hall Fred Beltel Howe E. H. Dolsen Oa DD Muscatine Hive K. of Phali Carrie Harris Nellie Lucas Muscatine Aerif No Eagle Lodge Hall Dunbar Atenen Calaanma Ors Biwuys Wenvuc M. P. Goff L. BE. Aickens, W. P Yoming K. of P F. P. Hibbard, Co F. L. Bihimeler K. of P. O. Elks Muscatine Lodge NO Po Elks Elke Hall East Front Street Wm. J. Watson John P. Breen C. E. S. Electa Hallie Pitchforth Emma Manlove Sec'v Banner Lodge Wavie Niebling Mary Crouch Gussie Mull
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