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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1907

Page

4

Regular meals at the Best and Millinery Display

Local notices advertise meals at the Crown restaurant and a summer millinery display by Berger & Hahn on Monday May 6. Concert tickets for the Musical Union at Sawyer residence and Frank Sawyer home on West Second Street are on sale, with multiple mentions of ticket availability from Schmidt's music store.

Berger & Hahn's Conrad Jange Devonport Musual Union Sawyer Lane Musical Union Frank PF. Sawyer West Second Street Schmidt's the Musical Union Frank Sawyer Borger & Hahn's Frank Nolte Frank V. Schaefer Rock Island Pearl City Music Co Mulberry Street

Weather reports conflict over fruit crop damage

Later county reports contradict earlier dispatches about the freeze impact. The cold wave appears less disastrous with pear, peach and plum trees potentially saved and very few apple trees affected.

Many Amateur Games to Be Played Sunday

Tomorrow promises a lively amateur baseball day with numerous teams arranging games. The Merchants meet the West Ends at Fair Grounds Park, with Swit ger and Kautz for the Merchants and Borgstedt and Schwab for the West Ends. Other contests include Rehmer's Spuds vs Arden Independents, Woodlawn Indians vs Butlerville, and Little Turks vs East Hill juniors at Weed Park. In a separate 9 inning game the Teddy Bears beat the West Hills 22 to 18 with Gould and McKee pitching for Teddy Bears and MeeKee and Clark for West Hills.

Merchants Fair Grounds Park Cclub Swit‘ger and Kautz Borgstedt Schwab Rehmer Spuds South Muscatine Arden Independents Woodlawn Indians Butlervilles Butlerville Little Turks East Hill Weed Park Teddy Bears West Hills Gould McKee Heitz MeeKee Clark

Original Cold Tablet Packaging Hints at Remedy Authenticity

The note identifies a white package labeled Bromo Quinine as the first and original cold tablet. It warns that some remedies mislead with imitation labeling while noting the signature of E. W. Grove on the authentic item.

E. W. Grove

Jamestown Exposition stamps arrive at Muscatine post

The Muscatine post office received a consignment of Jamestown Exposition stamps. Two-cent stamps are red with an engraving of the Founding of Jamestown 1097. One-cent stamps are green featuring Captain John Smith. The engravings are fine and likely to sell well.

Muscatine Jamestown John Smith

Outdoor Shooting Begins Near Town Range

Announcement states outdoor practice will start at the range east of town tomorrow. All company members must meet at the armory and will be transported in hacks to the grounds.

Sunday services at Baptist church and West Hill chapel

Tomorrow at the Baptist Church morning worship at 10 50, Sunday school at 11 45, junior at 3 00 and the B Y P A meets at 6 30, evening service at 7 50. Sunday school also held at West Hill chapel at 2 00.

Hela Baptist Church West Hill Chapel

Missionaries in Session Reports Elected Officers

The Muscatine district Methodist Woman's Missionary session opened with devotion by Queen Esther Circle Marengo. Reports show district supplies totaling over 1530 dollars and detailed member and subscriber tallies across six auxiliaries and four Queen Esther Circles. Miss Edith Chilcote urged forming more young people societies as leaders are scarce and the need for missions remains urgent.

Methodist Woman's Missionary Societies of Muscatine Queen Esther Circle Marengo J.S. Shaw Queen Esther Home Guards Queen Ester Wellman Washington Keota Lexington Graham Hospital King Home Marshall Texas Marengo Home Guards Charlotte Grady Edith Chilcote Iowa Mother's Jewels

Constipation cure promoted with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

Advertisement claims chronic constipation can be cured permanently with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Emphasizes not using purgatives, touts scientific, gentle relief, guarantees, and availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with testimonials like Mrs Knight of Bellview Tennessee.

Knight Bellview Tenn

For Sale at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store

An item is advertised for sale at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. The notice lists Havercamp's as the selling location with details readable in the display.

Simple Home Tonic for Kidney and Blood Health

A noted authority promotes a home mix as a powerful kidney tonic and blood cleanser. Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce, Compound Karyon one ounce, Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. One teaspoon after meals and at bedtime. Easy to obtain and mix at home, claimed to aid rheumatism skin eruptions and other blood ailments related to kidney function.

Young Women Lead In Mission Work Conference

The article reports on a conference where women’s groups discuss training for youth and recruit leaders. Officers elected include President Mrs. L. A. Peasley and Vice President Mrs. O. T. Smith with several secretaries. Afternoon session covered The Reindeer Mission by Miss Olive Turnipseedy. evening features Rev. R. L. Patterson speaking on deaconess work. Public attendance encouraged.

L. A. Peasley Muscatine O. T. Smith Washington A. M. Henderson Marengo W. J. Grady Aner Garder Reindeer Olive Turnipseedy Lexington Sinuk Alaska R. L. Patterson Iowa A. W. Bass

West Liberty Man Injured Dodging Snowball Accident

C. E. Peacock of West Liberty a Rock Island railroad brakeman, dodged a snowball near Turner Iowa depot and fell from a box car breaking three ribs and spraining his wrist and ankle. He was returned home with a physician from Kellogg.

West Liberty C. E. Peacock Rock Island Road Turner Iowa

Narrow Escape as Horses Run Wild in Court Square

A farm wagon drawn by two frightened horses ran through Court Square this noon. The driver tried to steer toward trees but the wagon spun in circles. A passerby woman narrowly avoided injury by pulling her feet in as the wheels passed nearby. The horses avoided any trees, and only a small sapling was bruised.

Court Square Walnut Street Fourth Street

Mrs D B Addleman Hosts Mothers Club Program

Mrs D B Addleman will entertain the Mothers Club at her West Sixth Street home Monday afternoon. A pleasing program includes nursery rhymes, round table led by Mrs Fred Beach on jealousy in children and its cure, plus readings and solos by Miss Mabel Addleman Miss Sylvia Robertson and Miss Irma Addleman.

D. B. Addleman Mothers Club West Sixth Street Fred Beach Mabel Addleman Sylvia Robertson Irma Addleman

Farewell Surprise Tenders For Mrs Louis Knopp

Mrs Louis Knopp of 120 West Ninth Street hosted a farewell surprise party yesterday afternoon with 14 friends and neighbors presenting their best wishes and gifts. The event honored her as she moves on from the neighborhood.

Louis Knopp L. Knopp West Ninth Street The

Local ad for 126 East Second Street shop hours

An advertisement lists 126 East Second Street near Anson's Clothing Store with phone 118 Y Bell and hours from 9 a m to 9 p m.

East Second Street Anson Y Bell

Knopp Couple Leave for Davenport Home

Ternacon was spent in games and social converse with delicious refreshments by the host. Mrs. Knopp received a handsome souvenir from guests. Mr. and Mrs. Knopp departed last evening on No. 4 for Davenport to establish their future home.

Court of Honor Drill Team Entertainment Program

The Court of Honor drill team will entertain friends at Woodman Hall on Monday evening with an exhibition drill followed by a program of musical and literary numbers. A social time will follow. Piano solo by Miss Bertha Winderm er recitation by Vera Welch vocal solo by Miss Ethel Cross character party by Miss Henrietta Schmidt and Lillian Nelson address by Chancellor H G Schoenig.

Court of Honor Woodman Hall Bertha Windermer Vera Welch Ethel Cross Henrietta Schmidt Lillian Nelson H. G. Schoenig

Ladies of Maccabees Host Picnic Supper

The Ladies of the Maccabees held a picnic supper last evening at their hall. The affair was enjoyed by all present and a jollier crowd could not be found in the city. The supper, which was the feature of the evening, was held previous to the regular business meeting.

Ladies OF Maccabees Ladies of the Maccabees

Royal Neighbor Sunshine club meeting announced

The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club will be entertained next Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Cora McCoy and Mrs. Schwertfeger at 607 East Fifth Street. Eagle lodge No. 10. A. O. U. W. plans a special meeting Monday evening with several candidates to be initiated and important business to transact. Hare's hall hosts the regular Saturday night dance with the Vanatta orchestra providing music.

Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Cora McCoy Schwertfeger East Fifth Street Eagle Lodge No. 10. A. O. U. W Order Hare's Hall Vanatta Orchestra

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sold at Havercamp Drug

An urging to use Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burned or wounded skin with a price of 23 cents offered at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Bucklen Havercamp

Donates Lot for Grace Lutheran Church in Fairport

Milton Heinly donated a lot for a Grace Lutheran church in Fairport and the deed is complete. The town anticipates a handsome edifice with a design to be chosen soon and foundation work starting shortly.

Milton Heinly Grace Lutheran Fairport

Notice to Contractors for Muscatine Avenue Grading Bid

Sealed bids are due by 7 30 p m May 9 1907 in Muscatine Iowa forgrading Newell avenue from Broadway to Maiden Lane per city profile and specifications on file with the City Engineer James J Ryan City Engineer Specifications and blank proposals available at the engineer s office

City Recorder Muscatine Iowa Newell Avenue Broadway Maiden Lane James J. Ryan

Y W C A Notes and Club Meetings

Miss Bessie Hoopes will address the 3 30 gospel meeting. The Epworth Learue Quartette will sing. Gordon's Quiet Talks reading at 4 45 and tea at 5 50. All girls and women invited. Monday Club will hold first regular meeting May 7 at Mulford Mission 7 30 p m. Boating Club business session Monday evening officers elected rules adopted first outing planned and club dividend likely. Fellowship Club gave Miss Lottie Denz a farewell party and clock souvenir.

Bessie Hoopes Epworth Learue Gordon Mulford Mission

Dispossessed Tenant Evicted by New Discovery Drug

A terse item notes a tenant quickly dispossessed by Dr King s New Discovery medicine described as a Dougi or Cold sold for 50 cents and 1 00 at Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store.

River Bulletin Stage Heights and Forecast

River forecast shows slowly decreasing Mississippi stages over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine and Des Moines Rapids as reported by J. M. Sherier, local forecaster. Multiple station readings indicate feet and changes with Davenport and other sites listed.

Agus Cevenavs SpTee Davenport Muscatine Des Moines Rapids Mississippi Dubuque J. M. Sherier

$700 Dr E Detchon Sleep Aid Ad Declares Value

An old advert touts $700 value for Dr E Detchons Anti Diuretic claiming it stops bed wetting in children and appeals to all ages. The product is sold for $1 through Havercamps Prescription Drug.

Frances Black Rosenbaum seeks divorce from Eugene Rosenbaum

Mrs Frances Black Rosenbaum files in district court a petition for divorce on grounds of desertion. The action names Eugene Rosenbaum as the respondent and centers on a marital dissolution.

Frances Black Rosenbaum Eugene Rosenbaum

Free land offers to Minnesota and nearby states

SEND for new free may of Minnesota and illustrated booklet describing Minnesota farm hardwood and meadow lands with easy terms. Agents show land free with round trip fare deducted from purchase price for all points in Minnesota Dakota Wisconsin Illinois Missouri and Nebraska. W. D. Washburn Jr. 1054 Security Bank Building Minneapolis Minnesota.

Minnesota Dakota Wisconsin Ilinois Missouri Nebraska W. D. Washburn, Jr Security Bank Minneapolis Minn

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Standard Oil. Company Focal News Crown Restaurant A. B. Clapp Olive Dallege Wilton Bonds China Store F. E. Foote H. Stickney Thompson .Bros. Co A. P. Lyons Hiingis City M. W. Badd Attica Kan Christie Parkington Winfield J. B. Donelson West Third Street Miss Chilcots Tur Weil Pepsin Darity Guarantee Washington, D. C Pepsin Syrup CO U4baicwol Bidg Monticalio Havercamp’s Solomon Genevieve Hulse Tequite Box Dr. Eddy Temperance Department Ralph Kellar J. M. Wilson Young Peoples’ Work Mothers’ Club Prof Barbuel King of Prophets Ife Court OF Honor Drill Team Fellowship Club Lottie Denz Hood CRU Uno Chamberlin, Mindt & Cot Charles H. Salisbury Mgr Athens Mt. Vesuvius Nice Norway River Bulletin Will Mrs. Rosenbaum Muscatine, Lowa Accre Ings Cee Burnside G. M. Titus Iowa Ave Red River Valley Muscatine Island C. A. Peck King England Edward English Channel London
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