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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1909

Page

8

Frank Bowman Seeks Talk On New Buggy Or Wagon

Local item notes Frank Bowman wants to discuss a new buggy or wagon. Notable moves include Mrs A Smith and son Clarence of Des Moines traveling from Wilton, Anna Lieflander moving home from Hershey hospital, A C Altenbernd from Fairview Ave Wilton to Des Moines for a short visit, and Mrs Crawford Johnson and daughter Ettabelle of Norriston Pa arriving after the illness of Alberta Fulham.

Frank Bowman A. C. Altenbernd Fairview Avenue Wilton Des Moines Crawford Johnson Ettabelle Norriston Alberta Fulham

Bellevue hospital notes and local visits reported

Mrs. Nellie Earp was moved to Bellevue hospital for treatment this morning. Master Raymond Fitzgerald had an operation at Bellevue. Mrs. W. R. Singleton and Mrs. William Schoenig underwent operations at Bellevue and Her shey hospitals respectively, with varying outcomes. Mrs. J. B. Day traveled from Waterloo to Muscatine due to illness in her sister, Mr. William Garnes, and Jacob Shafnit attended his brother Henry Shafit’s funeral in Kansas City.

Nellie Earp Bellevue Hospital Raymond Fitzgerald W. R. Singleton Bellevue William Schoenig Hershey Hospital J. B. Day Waterloo Jacob Shafnit Wilton Kansas City Henry Shafit

Delegates Leave for State Missionary Conference

Delegates from Muscatine traveled to Des Moines for the state conference on the laymen's missionary movement. Rev J B Smith M W Stirlen August Altenbernd left Monday with E O Burnside departing today. Bishop Theodore Morrison will address attendees as about 1600 delegates are expected for the final day. The gathering aims to boost interest in missionary work.

Muscatine Des Moines J. B. Smith M. W. Stirlen August Altenbernd E. O. Burnside Congress of Missionary Workers Theodore Morrison Episcopal Church of Iowa

Custody Fight Over Five Year Old Child Heard In Juvenile Court

In juvenile court Judge Jackson heard accusations between Mrs Jeanette Cross and Roude Cross over custody of five year old William. Mrs Cross seeks charge of the boy while Roude Cross counters that she is unfit. Pending the judge's decision the child remains in the care of Mrs Elmer Johnson.

Jeanette Cross Roude Cross William Jackson

Samose Flesh Building Tablets Promoted by Local Drug Store

In health fad language a local druggist touts Samose as a flesh forming food for weight gain and plumper bodies. Buyers are urged to weigh before use and track gains with a money back guarantee showing high customer satisfaction. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes the product with a refund promise if not satisfied.

Havercamp

Local society notes on meetings at Mulberry and East Fourth

The Col. Hare Thimble Bee gathered this afternoon at Mrs. William Fisher’s home on Mulberry avenue for a profitable and enjoyable session. The Mite Sewing Circle plans to meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. C. J. Hackett’s home on East Fourth street.

Col. Hare Thimble Bee William Fisher Mulberry Avenue Mite Sewing Circle C. J. Hackett East Fourth Street Button Club James Myron East Sixth Street

Pneumonia Deaths Prompt Cure Claim Ads

An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds and implies pneumonia deaths are prevented. It cites prices 50 cents and one dollar and lists Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store as the source.

Minder Funeral Held in Lake Township Home

The funeral of George Minder, who died at his father Jacob Minder's Lake township home Sunday, was held this afternoon at 1 30 from the late residence with Rev. E C Strong in charge of the services.

George Minder Jacob Minder Lake Township E. C. Strong

Foley’s Kidney Remedy Advertisement Claim

An advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medicine. It claims to cure backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes and lists A. W. Morgan as the seller.

Foley Bright A. W. Morgan

Lenten and Palm Sunday services at Evangelical church

The Evangelical church announces a Lenten service on Thursday March 25 at 7 30 p m with the death of Jesus the sealing of the new covenant. Sunday March 28 at 10 30 a m services on Jesus and the Women. Palm Sunday April 4 includes a 10 30 a m confirmation service and a 7 30 p m reunion of all confirmed since 1901. All are invited.

Jesus Evangelical Church

Wrestling bout to draw fans via special rail trip

Promoters guarantee a cash sum for a wrestling match to be held in Durant next Friday. A special train will run from Muscatine to Durant and return for fans from Muscatine and Wilton, departing 6 30 p m and returning about 10 30 p m. Frank Delaney and George Zesiger are the principals in a bout touted as one of the classiest in the year.

Rock Island Railroad Muscatine Durant Wilton Sports Frank Delaney George Zesiger

Col Howell Names 54th Iowa Staff Appointments

Col R P Howell of the 54th Iowa regiment forwards to Governor Carroll his recommended regimental staff for the 54th Infantry I N G. Appointees include Leo Moore as adjutant captain, Claude A Baker as regimental quartermaster captain, Stanley Miller as regimental commissary captain, and others with lieutenant ranks. Howell aims to raise efficiency through a new correspondence school for non commissioned officers.

Iowa City R. P. Howell 54Th Iowa Regiment Carroll 54Th Infantry Leo Moore Fairfield Iowa Claude A. Baker Centerville Stanley Miller Mt. Pleasant Johnson C. C. Rowlison Wilfred A. Wombacher Albert E. Brown Burlington John P. Leonardy Davenport Albert J. Thomas Muscatine Joe M. Fee Howell

Presbyterian Aid Society Meets This Friday

The Presbyterian Aid society will hold a meeting Friday afternoon at church parlors. Ladies receiving include Mes dames E. M. Warner F. Hinkel F. S. Pentzer A. Wigim W. D. Hine and J. Schomberg. A cordial invitation is extended to all church ladies.

Presbyterian Aid Society Mesdames E. M. Warner F. Hinkel F. S. Pentzer A. Wigim W. D. Hine J. Schomberg

Eczema Sufferer Finishes Long Struggle With Cure Claim

Mr M T Firmin claims a complete cure after thirty years of eczema using D D D Remedy washed with an oil of wintergreen thymol gly cerine and other ingredients. He worked for Wichita furniture firm and says itching stopped after first application and sleep returned. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

M. T. Firmin C. S. Daniels Furniture Co Wichita Kan Havercamp

Wapello Social Notes Troll Through March Visitation

Wapello Iowa March 23 Mrs Alice Oliver visits in town then heads to Fairfield to stay with an aunt. Several residents from Columbus Junction Oakville Mt Vernon and Davenport are noted in visits and business. Dr Woodruff Mt Pleasant and J G Keck host family visits while irrigation work progresses in Eliot township with officials optimistic about pumping station completion for fall harvest.

Wapello Iowa Alice Oliver Riley Armstrong Fairfield John Hamiston Columbus Junction J. D. Darrow H. O. Weaver Robert Jamison Oakville Ethyl McCullough Iowa City Lola Keck Cornell College Mt. Vernon J. G. Keck L. A. Reiley Davenport Ruth Woodruff Waukee Ora Brown Mt. Pleasant Board of Supervisors Eliot Township This Des Moines

California Fig Syrup Co. claims purity in laxative

The California Fig Syrup Co publishes a full statement with every package to assure perfect purity and uniformity of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It states figs are used for taste while medicinal principles come from beneficial plants and urges buying only the genuine product from the company.

California Fig Syrup Co California

Commanders Implement Grading Rules for Noncoms

The order states non commissioned officers must reach at least 65 percent in grades or face reduction. It directs that guard duty extended order security and information tasks will be prioritized and addressed first.

Lane's Tea Promises Beauty Restoration for Women

An advertisement asserts Lane's Family Medicine tea preserves beauty and restores faded skin. It claims the herb drink is the most efficient aid, urging women to use Lane's Tea sold by druggists and dealers for 25 cents.

Lane

Child Injured After Thumb Split By Hatchet Incident

Miss Amelia Lorengle of 209 Clinton Street South Muscatine injured her left thumb while playing with a hatchet this morning. Dr Appel treated and dressed the wound, estimated to be about one inch split.

Amelia Lorengle Clinton Street South Muscatine

Real Estate Transfers Listed For Journal

Transfers transcribed by G M Titus show Rudolph Geertz et ux selling to Edward F Herlein Sia on a land parcel in section 1 township 76 range 3 west for 250 dollars. Other entries include multiple Fletcher and Baker related transfers totaling 19780 dollars and a small 190 cent sale to J C Coster from Jacob Snyder with outlet 14 in the east half of southeast quarter section 34.

Journal G. M. Titus Iowa Avenue Muscatine Rudolph Geertz Edward F. Herlein Sia Alea Nwne John Baker George Baker Amanda W. Will Frank E. Fletcher W. H Thos. L. Fletcher Benj. A. Fletcher Luella S. Fletcher Arthur J. Altekruse Jacob Snyder J. C. Coster Jacob H. Snyder

Lost small purse in East Hill car switch area

Small purse containing a dollar bill and some silver was lost at an East Hill car switch site. Reward offered for return to The Journal.

East Hill Journal

Real estate transfers in Muscatine list owners and prices

Joseph Dowdle and wife transfer Lot 12 Block 1 Canon and Battersons East Lawn addition to Sophia Hilton in Muscatine for 1675 dollars Esther S Eells and wife transfer Lot 3 Block 7 Adams Smalleys second addition to South Muscatine to Mrs Mary Gramble for 145 dollars.

Joseph Dowdle Sophia Hilton Canon & Batterson East Lawn Muscatine Esther S. Eells Mary Gramble A. Smalley South Muscatine

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