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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
4
Local notices promote Maud Ballington Booth lectures at the Tabernacle tonight and the final Star Course event. Wiederkehr store Easter opening ads and Leibbrand Ryan Co. anniversary sale begin at 8:30 tomorrow, plus Miss L M Slater’s millinery opening on Tuesday.
Hundreds of theatergoers at the Bijou Theatre last night praised the current bill. The Tanakas Japs, Dan Robey, and Nancy Rice drew applause for their performances as the audience left satisfied with the offering this season.
The opening display of spring millinery at Leysen's Millinery is set for Monday March 23 1908 with a full range of hats and styles. Local shoppers are invited to preview the new hats and accessories.
A home at 213 Iowa Ave. is offered by G. M. Titus with a small initial payment of a few hundred dollars and long easy payments to complete the purchase. The notice emphasizes affordable terms for the buyer.
Miss Lulu Black and Robert L. Douglass married at the country home near West Branch on March 18 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Montgomery. The event drew about 40 relatives and friends and featured Marian Carron on the organ. The couple will reside at the Douglass farm near Oasis.
Miss Florence A. Miles married Burton C. Henlein in Seattle Washington. The ceremony was at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. M A Matthews officiating. Florence is daughter of D L Miles and Mrs Miles. Burton is son of Henry Henlein a Seattle electrical businessman. The couple will reside in Seattle.
The American Patriots society met at Mrs George Weltz 1024 Cedar street yesterday afternoon with many members present and substantial work completed. An excellent lunch was provided by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Mrs Kemptner on Sycamore street April 2.
The W R C Industrial held a pleasant gathering yesterday afternoon at the G A R hall on Second street with many women in attendance. After productive work, refreshments were served by Mmes Metzger Sandros Schreurs and Jacobs.
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Joseph R. Frailey from Ft. Madison Ia will visit Muscatine lodge 304 of Elks at their Iowa avenue hall on Monday evening March 21 all members urged to attend the meeting.
William Thomasson was placed under arrest this morning on charges of assaulting Clinton Noble. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday March 25. Thomasson is out on bail pending the proceedings.
A major blaze in Carrington North Carolina on March 20 gutted several business houses, causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The fire broke out early and damage totals include storefronts and adjacent properties. No injuries are reported.
A compact editorial touts daily sustained nutrition and preparedness as keys to career success. It emphasizes regular, proper food as the foundation of energy and the value of the competent, consistently prepared person in business.
An old fashioned remedy claims to prevent catarrh and ease rheumatism by a mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The ad promises quick relief after several doses and asserts lasting yearly protection when used after meals and at night.
Muscatine may gain an open air summer amusement resort as A J Hines plans to run vaudeville and operate an aerodrome after forming a local independent baseball team. Location eyed is Sycamore street between Front and Second. Ongoing liquor evidence from recent raids may be analyzed before a trial next week.
Miss Ethel Roach and Clyde Gearhart wed at the bride’s home in Wapello with about forty guests. The ceremony was led by Rev. Geo A Anderson of Fairfield and a four course supper followed. The couple plan a home in South Wapello after April 1 and will visit relatives in Iowa City Clarksville Oelwein.
Police report raids on numerous former saloons as officials continue enforcement actions. Investigators describe sweeps targeting establishments previously operating as drinking venues in the city, with authorities citing nuisance and public safety concerns.
A major Muscatine event is planned for Sunday with the Grand opera house secured. Harry M. Gage of Columbia University will speak on A Full Grown Man, addressing development of body mind and spirit to men. He is described as a distinguished educator and powerful orator.
Authorities tried to determine the total value of confiscated beverages but could only verify a portion today as the rest had not yet been checked. Separate locations held items labeled and stored apart during the process.
The Sun day tabernacle hosts Maud Ballington Booth for a Y M C A lecture expected to draw a very large audience. The famed "Little Mother" talk generates strong local interest and the event is billed as the season’s top attraction.
A Monday event titled Display of Spring Millinery is scheduled for March 25, 1908, in the city. The exhibit showcases new hat fashions suitable for the season.
One young fresh cow four work horses and five head horses including one with foal weight about 1250 pounds. Contact M Isaacson at 800 E St Mississippi phone.
An advertisement touts Bishop's AM-OR-OU as a powerful non alcoholic tonic that builds strength and beauty for men and women. It claims to purify blood stimulate circulation aid digestion and support brain workers against fatigue while promising no after effects and compliance with Pure Drug and Food Laws.
A Philadelphia applicant seeks a free sample from Penn Drug Co claiming need and intent to evaluate medicinal products. The notice outlines request details and the company’s role in supplying a trial item under prior approval procedures.
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