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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1908

Page

5

East Hill News Highlights Local Celebrations and Reopenings

Mrs. Emery M. Duncan hosted about thirty relatives for her husband E M Duncan on his thirty first birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W Bast observed their third wedding anniversary with a musical program and a rug gift. Mrs Peter Tiedemann celebrated her twenty first birthday with games and music. The Weed park store reopened with new stock and home improvements. Many locals and visitors are noted across East Hill, including trips to Davenport and Little Rock.

Emery M. Duncan Weed Park Fred W. Bast Smalley Avenue Bast Fred Ribbee Davenport Peter Tiedemann Monroe Street Frances Huffman Kewanee Ill D. B. Huffman East Fourth Street Fast Hill Seth Roberts Clinton M. Smith East Seventh Street A. G. Tyler Archie Sherman Street Little Rock Ark Kennelly Benton, Ark Moore Kansas Frances Bielefeld Grant Street Fruitland George Mockmore Wilton East Hill Leslie Larson George Simmons East Tenth Street William Sampson Mason City City Kate Stinehart Glen Dale Adam Eis Park Avenue Schwartz Bennett Hazel Sadie Pleasant Prairie Phillip and John Batchelor Xnew Era August Henke East Second Street Bert Hurlbut Chris. Beckey Artie Johnson West Fourth Street Barney Miller Park Place Fred Timm East Eighth Street Mrs. Tobin Kane Frank Phillips Fairport Reity George Maylone McArthur Street Anna Parmelee Parmelee Mary Miller Shaw Isett Avenue West Liberty Frank Budlier Moscow Emma Peterson Moline Kecklerville A. C. Martin May Howard Rock Island Charles Smith Cyrus Baker Sweetland Township Friends E. Y. Pace J. B. Hampton Sweetland Center P. Blanchard

Gypsies ordered out of East Hill by city officer

A band of gypsies lingering in East Hill and Kecklerville was ordered from the town by Officer Jacob Ziffron after complaints from residents. He accompanied them to the city limits and directed them toward Burlington. The report also lists various residents and their activities around the area.

East Hill Kecklerville Jacob Ziffron Ziffron Burlington

Plain Truth About Coffee Switching to Postum Improves Health

A New Hampshire man with 30 years experience describes coffee's adverse effects on appetite stomach bowels and sleep. He switched to Postum six years ago and reports gradual, lasting improvements in digestion regularity and sleep. He notes he would be a helpless invalid if he had stayed with coffee. Read The Road to Wellville. There’s a Reason.

N. H Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville DeRuyter Gillette Charles George Grace Brown South Otselic Cortland Utica Billy Eagle Bay Charles Gordon New York Tupper Lake Charles George and Wife

Speakers Set for Trinity Church Lenten Series

Trinity Episcopal church will host several lectures this Lent. Rev. Allan Judd of Clinton speaks Wednesday and Rev. John Arthur of Cedar Rapids speaks Friday. Next week features Rev. S. H. Sherwood and Rev. W. D. Williams. Holy week services planned and church groups meet this week.

Trinity Episcopal Church Iowa Allan Judd St. John’s Church Clinton John Arthur Grace Church Cedar Rapids S. H. Sherwood Rock Island W. D. Williams

Dedicatory program for First Congregational church completed

The complete dedication program for the new First Congregational church runs April 3 to 9 with organ concerts, vocal solos, and multiple organ pieces led by Edward B. Scheve and Amalia Schmidt Gobble. The Sunday schedule includes a Y M C A men’s meeting, Bible-themed addresses led by Rev. Frank T. Lee and Rev. J. N. Elliott, and fellowship sessions on April 8 and 9 featuring Gov. Albert B. Cummins and President George E. MacLean.

First Congregational Edward B. Scheve Amalia Schmidt Gobble Dubois Praeludium Eeys Hee J. M. L. Payne Hugh Jameson Frank T. Lee Bible School Washburn College J. N. Elliott D. D Horace D. Herr God J. C. H. Light Holy Rockwell H. F. Martin J. C. Willits D. D. Weer Judson Kempton P. M. Conant Stra- Balle George E. MacLean America

Grace Brown case recounts a fatal love tragedy and trial

A girl's letters reveal a troubled romance leading to Grace Brown's murder near Big Moose Lake. Clarence Gillette's 1906 trial resulted in a first degree murder conviction, death sentence upheld after appeals, and Governor Hughes refused clemency.

Big Moose Gillette Glenmore Charles Grahm Albany Old Forge Arrowhead Eagle Bay Cortland Grace Brown Herkimer Supreme Court Court of Appeals Hughes

Nichols Athletic Club Clinches City Championship

Nichols Athletic club defeats the Jolly five 35 to 22 to claim the city basketball title. Charles Robinson of Muscatine officiated. first half 23-16 Athletics. See Syndicate Special for details. Swickard Mapes Zybark Healey and Zybark for Athletics. Elder Elder and Borgstedt for Jolly five. Free throws: Mapes 0 of 12, Borgstedt 6 of 12.

Nichols, Jr Jolly Nichols Athletic Club Charles Robinson Muscatine Swickard Mapes Zybark Healey Elder Smith Borgstedt

Students Wish 10 See Tourists Play

Iowa City eyed exhibition game between Muscatine basketball team and freshmen five as University of Iowa ineligible first team members restrict regular games. No final arrangements yet but Frank Butler said athletic board aims to bring the Tourists if manager Kautz can arrange terms.

Iowa City Muscatine State University of Iowa University Frank Butler Kautz

Reinemund's Catalog Teases Large Skirt Line Display

At Reinemund's Tomorrow we will have at our store for your inspection the complete sample line of one of the largest skirt manufacturers in the country.

Iowa University Clash Over Coed Exhibition Garments

A three way dispute at Iowa University in Iowa City centers on whether female students must perform in public gymnasium attire for an upcoming class exhibition. The women department head opposes public display, preferring private or opt out options, while general athletic directors favor a joint public exhibition for men and women.

Iowa City Iowa University

First Baptist Sunday School Delivers Saloon Debate

The Sunday school of the First Baptist church held a program at the church yesterday debating whether the closing of the saloons hurt Muscatine. Each class presented a liquor traffic topic and Rev. Kempton gave a short address.

First Baptist Church Muscatine Kempton

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Hill News E. M. Duncan Mrs. Duncan Ding News of Today Band OF Gypsies Officer Jake Ziffron C. A. Giesenhaus Cash Grocer Trinity Mr. Judd Mr. Arthur Daughters of the King Stella Wilson Congregational Church Wagner McDowell Gavotte Characteristique Oe Guttier Flagler Wolstenholme Batiste Ischmidt Church In Our Republic Albert B. Cummins Lawson Spir Itual Guides Chester Athletic Five Nichols Jolly” Five Reinemund Ballerson Stores Ity Mand Guar Anteed Tors Titus, Loan & Invest mentCo G. M. Titus, Pres., G. R V.P J.P. Schom Sec’y
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