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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
2
Persuasive ad promoting Kodol as a complete digestive aid. Claims it digests all foods, relieves dyspepsia by resting and strengthening the stomach, and offers a money back guarantee on a large bottle. Mentions E. C. DeWitt & Co. and Chicago laboratories.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Presbyterian church will hold a bazaar dinner and supper at the W. R. C. hall on Saturday March 28 in West Liberty. Residents and visitors are invited.
Oak Grove Iowa reports Mr and Mrs J Scott and son visited Wm Fishburn. Mrs M Houser is ill and hopes for recovery. Mr and Mrs Ed Barnard hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs J Parks and Clyde preparing to travel west. Dorcas Sewing Society met at Wm Healey home with a large attendance and noon dinner. Sunday school at Spangler Chapel 2 pm and Rev Rutledge preached at 3 pm.
Susan nears 77 as a household figure favors Gold Medal Flour with consumer interest noted. Salome remains a cited name in the brief.
The second ward of the Royal Neighbors hosted an evening program in old time attire with a minstrel show replica. Members wore quaint costumes, light refreshments were served, and awards were given for the most unique outfits to Mrs. Hoefflin Bodkins Kneese and Krone.
The marriage of Harriet Moore and Reuben Ortman was solemnized at 8 p.m. last evening by Dr. J N Elliott at the Presbyterian manse. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Charles Griffin. Ortman, a railroad man, will reside in St Paul, Minnesota, with the bride to make their future home.
The Argus lodge Iowa Legion of Honor observed its 28th founding anniversary at the lodge hall last evening. A 6:30 supper preceded a brief business session and a pleasing program with Vanatta's Orchestra providing music. Read more on the program lineup featuring Pearl Brown, Rachael Jennison, Katie Henderson, James Patterson and Estella Patterson.
Police report a west bound freight car 3 was broken into last night and a quantity of tobacco stolen. Some cars were being switched to a sidetrack when an open door was found. Entry confirmed by train crew. police notified but no arrests yet.
The steamer Keokuk passed down the river last evening en route to Burlington from Davenport. The boat will leave the city at 7 o clock on Wednesdays and Fridays and at 7 30 on Sundays. The passenger list last evening was small but the freight cargo was excellent.
Hundreds of long standing pile cases claim cure in days or weeks with Pyramid Pile Cure. It relieves swelling stops congestion heals ulcers and fissures and piles disappear. Sample trial is free with no charge, then a 50 cent box for purchase. Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
The 87th birthday of Mrs. Almiris Hawley of 408 Sycamore Street was celebrated at home with relatives and friends. A Connecticut native, she has lived here 53 years and is widow of former city official R. Hawley and mother of George R. Hawley, longtime district court bailiff.
The Royal Reserve society held an interesting session at the F R A hall last evening with a large attendance. Will A. Appel gave a short address, Mrs Carrie De Forest responded, and recitations were delivered by Wm A B Hall and Mrs Margaret Lewis. A quartet including E C Ingraham Will A Appel Mr and Mrs Jno Herwig performed. several chorus selections followed and a box supper concluded the event.
Henry Berry returned from Tipton after four weeks away to find his home broken into and most household goods missing. He reported the theft to Police Chief W. J. Vanatta, and efforts to recover the belongings will be made. Berry had left about half his furniture in the house and took the rest with him to Tipton.
Bloominton column lists Fred Schweitzer ill with grippe and Dr Heidel summoned. Theodor Rynearson visits from Delta Indiana with Ed Rynearson family while en route home from Texas and New Mexico. Mrs Marv M Negus improved after illness. Ed Schweitzer and Myers of Muscatine share dinner with Martin Schweitzer and family. Mrs Harris Saxton in poor health at Ida Saxton Des Moines home, 83. Elbert Peasley now assessor for Vashon Island Washington reports blossoms and coast beauty. Logan McGrew of Weert Branch Iowa improving.
The Central College Glee Club of Pella Iowa presented a difficult program in a able manner at the Baptist Church last night. The audience praised the chorus and soloists as singers were encored several times and the auditorium was well filled.
The Port Allen community gathered at the Choun school house for a well attended social with a fine program. Music by Mr. Etter on the gramophone drew appreciation and a small sum was raised to help purchase an organ for the Sunday school. Numerous local residents made short visits and arrivals from Muscatine Iowa and nearby towns were noted as the week closed.
East Buffalo reports visitors and callers from Aledo Illinois Gilchrist Jennings Okla and Buffalo Prairie over the weekend. Local families including the Murdocks Elliott Kimball and Bull clans are mentioned with farm and business visits and small chores around town.
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