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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
6
A short note discusses the strain on mental energy and urges care for recuperation. The piece names Mrs. Florence Sanders and Mrs. G. Eh. Watt in a reflective, period tone about restoring stamina and resisting anxious pressure.
Stockton on May 2 notes Mr and Mrs Geo Dittmer with sons Edwin and Herbert visiting Davenport on Saturday. Adolph Blank and family attended the wedding of his niece Miss Minnie Snak in Rock Island on Tuesday. Several locals, including Miss Mabel Hague and Miss Lillian Gerisher, plus families at Dittmer and Bohnsack homes, are mentioned with various Sunday calls and Davenport engagements.
Dr King s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds rescues many children in the report. Guaranteed. Prices 50c and 1. Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store.
Miss Bliza beth Bersee died Tuesday at 3 30 a m at the home of Mr and Mrs Jo Armentrout where she had lived for years She was 6 years old born in New York and survived by three half sisters and one half brother Funeral services were held at the M E church this afternoon conducted by Rev J C Behrens of Davenport Also note brief society items including Louis Reinbrecht traveling to Davenport Cecil Swarting visiting and Ilva Thoene resuming studies Verdie Wylie reported ill.
Musser library added over 77 new volumes in two months across fiction history travel literature natural science fine arts philosophy religion sociology and reference. Included are 34 fiction volumes and works by popular authors along with titles across reference philosophy and poetry by Dawson Yeats Sill and others.
Advertises Rengo as a natural tasty fat reducer that requires no dieting or strenuous activity. Claims to improve digestion and build muscles while delivering nutrients to bones and nerves. Sold by The Rengo Co in Detroit at $1 per box with free trial, also available via A. W. Morgan in Muscatine.
A testimonial from Mrs S C Robinson of Chattanooga Tenn extols Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills for chronic nerve and rheumatic pains. She says the pills relieve suffering without tiring the nerves and that they do not wear out quickly. The ad notes 25 doses for 25 cents and guarantees against failure.
A list of short items names various authors and titles or phrases such as Mason Running water and Miller Kristy’s rainy day picnic. The fragmentary catalog includes Miller Where the rainbow touches the ground Moss The poet and the parish Nicholson Part of missing men Ray Ackroyd of the faculty Schultz My life as an Indian and Smith In London town.
Rev M Payton and Mrs Silas Thompson travel to Davenport for district A M E conference starting today with sessions lasting into Sunday. District Christian Endeavor gatherings and Sunday school convention set for Monday and Tuesday led by Presiding Elder L J Phillips with possible Bishop Shaffer attendance. Iowa conference delegates from Minnesota Illinois Iowa met yesterday to elect delegates for the Norfolk Virginia general conference in May 1908.
The trial of John Maddox of New Boston for assault with intent to kill began Monday. Dr. George Irvin, Mercer county’s oldest physician, died at 81. his funeral was held at the Presbyterian church. Harney brothers start erecting the new William and Vashti college, aiming to finish by Sept. 1. Congressman James McKinney retires after 30 years at the Aledo bank, having helped secure higher pensions for veterans. Judge Scott left Springfield to attend Dr. Irvin’s funeral.
Muscatine high school juniors dominated the inter class title with a 2 to 4 victory over the freshmen at the fairgrounds. Freeman struggled, while the juniors rallied in the second inning to build a decisive lead despite errors and scattered hits. The lineup featured Millar, Morgan, Barnard, McGrew, Randall, Ed Schenck, Richards, Heezen, R. Barry against Freeman, Loom, Messenger, Patterson, Rosenmund, Hanson, and Will.
The fourteenth annual convention of the eighth district Christian Endeavor Union will be held in Sigourney at the Christian church on Friday through Sunday May 3 4 and 5. Notables include Hugh Jackson and Cedar Rapids aviator Captain A R O Brien. The issue also records funerals, local visits, court work, school news, and upcoming memorial services.
One student from Japan and a number from Minnesota Idaho and other states were granted fellowships and scholarships by the University of Iowa. The award covers free tuition for the coming year including the summer session.
Notice announces Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. A. W. Morgan 107 West Second Street.
John Kemp er traveled to Muscatine for a business trip Friday. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Pantel of Bayfield spent Sunday with their relatives in Fairport Ridge. Will Litchner of New Era visited Adam Brossart on Sunday. The Brase family and children Ellen Addie and William visited M. Hunn's place Sunday. A Leudtka and daughter Freda visited Mrs. L.'s parents Friday. Mrs. A. Brossart called on Mrs. Williams Friday. Elmer and Arthur Kemper made a brief Saturday evening call in Fairport.
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