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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1909

Page

2

Eight Confirmed at Trinity Episcopal Church Rite

Bishop Theodore Morrison of Davenport officiated at Trinity Episcopal Church last night confirming eight young people and one adult. A special music program accompanied the service as Morrison preached on Whatsoever Ye Sow That Shall Ye Reap, urging renewed effort to live exemplary lives and resist temptation. Confirmands listed: Gertrude Kranz Enola Snyder Effie Wilson Ruby Wilson Hazel Dale Mary Monroe Mrs. S. C. Schenck Louise Schenck and Arthur Strong.

Trinity Episcopal Church Theodore N. Morrison Davenport Iown Morrison Gertrude Kranz Enola Snyder Effie Wilson Ruby Wilson Hazel Dale Mary Monroe S. C. Schenck Louise Schenck Arthur Strong

Memorial Day plans set by Shelby Norman Post G A R

Committees named for Memorial Day observance on May 31 at the Shelby Norman Post hall. Rev. J B Smith to speak at First Baptist and Rev. Thomas Osborn to give the main Memorial Day address. Auxiliary groups invited to attend in a body. Decorations to be placed on the soldiers monument in the court house square with flowers and national colors.

Shelby Norman Post First Baptist Church J. B. Smith Thomas Osborn Hare John Circles S. G Court House Square Sons of Veterans

Tax objections heard as Board of Review reduces few values

City council as board of review heard property tax complaints last night. Objections were listed with few changes. several properties like Adams, Briar, Nyenhuis and Kaufman saw increases or kept values, while others such as Bodman and Griffin were reduced or unchanged. The session focused on assessed amounts for parcels, merchandise, and real estate in blocks and streets including East Seventh Street and Iowa Avenue.

Board of Equalization

Delegates Named for Fort Dodge State Convention

At the Woman's Relief Corps meeting Mrs Charles Dunham was chosen as delegate to the state convention in Fort Dodge in June with Mrs Grace Becke as alternate. Two new members were balloted upon and one was initiated.

Muscatine Woman's Relief Corps Charles Dunham Fort Dodge Grace Becke

Arnica Salve Adverts at M Haverkamp Drug Store

A fragment notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve promoted to treat burns sores nibs cuts wounds and ulcers priced at 25 cents at M Haverkamp's Prescription Drug Store. The item reflects common early 20th century salve advertising in local commerce pages.

Havercamp

Banquet Planned by Delta Alpha Society

Delta Alpha Society arranges a big affair with a banquet at the Baptist church on June 1. Thirty five members attended last night’s meeting and enjoyed an excellent time. Mrs. Ed C Link of East Front street hosted. Baraca class members gathered Monday evening for a class picture.

Delta Alpha Society Baptist Church Ed. C. Link East Front Street

Pleasant Surprise Follows First Dose of New Life Pills

An advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills with a bold claim of pain relief and strength, priced at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes a guaranteed result and urges readers to try the remedy.

Dr. King Havercamp

Hyomei brings Australian antiseptic air to catarrh cure

Booth’s idea to replicate Australia’s germ killing air led to an inhaler remedy named Hyomei. The product promises quick relief and cures for catarrh, asthma, croup, hay fever, and colds, with a money back guarantee and a complete outfit sold for $1.00 at Haverkamp's Drug Store in Muscatine.

Inlandustralia Booth Australia Mr. Booth Hyomei Drue Muscatine Havercamp

West Liberty Mothers Day planned at M E Church

The King's Daughters will observe Mothers Day at the M E church in West Liberty Ia on Sunday at 3 pm. The program includes remarks by Rev George Furniss and Rev P H Green and a piece by Rev J R Hanley with an invitation extended to all. Local notes report residents and visitors traveling between Downey Centerdale Wellman West Branch Iowa City Muscatine and other nearby towns. Harold Fisher had an accident or misfortune reported.

West Liberty King’s Daughters M. E Geo. Furniss P. H. Green J. R. Hanley Lyda Pownall Centerdale Lena Fisher Calhoun Street Mabel Lang Downey Messrs Samuel and William Thomas West Branch Davenport P. C. Peyton Carl Frederick Bertha Irene Templeman Iowa City William Polders Eugene Ore Sabina Polders Polders California Zed Ellyson A. A. Atkins Muscatine George Gause F. M. Farber Cedar Rapids U. S. Express Co Mae Elder Atalissa Nichols F. H. Elder Alex McIntosh Larinda Flaetes Robert Sarver Frank Johnson Noah Phillips East Third Street Chester Black H. A. Egbert Chicago, Il Harold Fisher

Will Kirk Moves Ill Horse to Bayfield Farm for Care

Will Kirk plans to hoist a valuable horse from the Palace stables onto a wagon and transport it to his farm near Bayfield for treatment after a sudden illness baffled several veterinarians. A large scaffold was erected in the paddock to ease loading as experts monitor the animal closely.

Will Kirk Bayfield Palace Horse Stable

Davenport visitors and local relocations noted in brief

Messrs P C Peyton H C Barnes and Rev J R Hanley visited Davenport Tuesday afternoon by car. Clyde Wells will work nights at U S Express, replacing John Schneider. Dr H T Martin and son Hobart of Clinton visited. Hobart stayed as his father attended a medical convention in Iowa City. Attorney J E McIntosh spent Tuesday in Muscatine on business. Mr and Mrs Charlie Montgomery moved into a new home bought from the Z N King estate.

Messrs P. C. Peyton H. C. Barnes J. R. Hanley Davenport Clyde Wells U. S. Express Office John Schneider H. T. Martin and Son Hobart Clinton Martin Iowa City Noah Phillips North Calhoun Street J. E. MclIntosh Muscatine Charlie Montgomery Z. N. King

Friends' meeting notes and funeral service details

The Bloomington Friends quarterly meeting was held on Saturday at 10 o clock. Charles D. Tabors funeral took place at the Bloomington church Sunday at 2 30 p m with services led by Mrs E H Colns and M Y Howe. Attendees included A J Wood Martin Schweitzer A Rosenberger Oscar Drake Ed Rynearson and Mr Vanatta. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Garnes visited in South Muscatine Sunday. Ida Drake hosted guests Saturday and Sunday including Mrs Swain Mrs Gamble and Mrs Phebe Gilman. Bernice Godfrey and brothers Aretus and Gwen were noted residents of South.

Bloomington Friends’ Quarterly Charles D. Tabor E. H. Colns M. Y. Howe A. J. Wood Martin Schweitzer A. Rosenberger Oscar Drake Ed. Rynearson Vanatta Johnnie Garnes South Muscatine Ida Drake Swain Gamble Cedar Valley Phebe Gilman Muscatine Bernice Godfrey Aretus and Gwen South

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