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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1909

Page

4

Quiet Rock Island Wedding of Nolte and Miss Reints

Arthur Nolte and Miss Marguerite Reints quietly wed at the Baptist parsonage on April 20 in Rock Island. After two weeks of secrecy friends learned of the union. the groom, a Citizens' Railway & Light employee, and the bride, a Hershey hospital graduate nurse, plan to reside at Seventh Street and Mulberry Avenue after next week.

Arthur Nolte Marguerite Reints Rock Island Nolte Baptist Parsonage Reed Mary Nolte West Fifth Street Citizens’ Railway & Light Company Hershey Hospital Seventh Street Mulberry Avenue

Luther League Holds Experience Meeting at Grace Lutheran

The Luther League of Grace Lutheran church hosted an experience gathering at the church parlors. Members each contributed one dollar for the League and shared how they received the dollar. Rev. Charles C. Brown of Iowa City and Miss Mable Brunner gave solos alongside church choir selections and other performers.

Luther League of Grace Lutheran Church Charles C. Brown Iowa City Mable Brunner

Diehl Anniversary at Bijou Theater Observed

The 26th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Diehl proprietors of the Bijou Theater on West Second Street was celebrated with a surprise gathering of friends last evening. Music entertained guests and the hostess received a souvenir spoon. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W Koep ping, Mr. and Mrs. W Butz, Mr. and Mrs. J McClung, Mr. and Mrs. W C Lumpe, Miss Dora Schafner, A L Rule, William Kell, Gus Hutchings, R W Olson, and Harold Bartlett.

George Diehl Bijou Theater West Second Street W. Koepping W. Butz J. McClung

Kensington club meeting at Mrs McGowan home

The Kensington club of the Ladies of the Colonel Hare Circle met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Leah McGowans home on East Sixth Street. A very large attendance enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with refreshments served. Next meeting will be at Mrs Jacob Worst on East Ninth Street. The group holds monthly meetings and biweekly sewing sessions.

Kensington Club Colonel Hare Leah McGowan East Sixth Street Jacob Worst East Ninth Street

Degree of Honor Industrial Society Meeting at Mrs Pressler’s

The Degree of Honor Industrial society met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Laura Pressler’s home on West Seventh street. Several new members were received. Miss Ruth Pressler and Miss Margaret Church performed piano selections. A social period followed the business meeting and refreshments were served.

Degree of Honor Industrial Society Laura Pressler West Seventh _ street Ruth Pressler Margaret Church

First Presbyterian Ladies Aid to Host Friday Reception

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church plans a reception Friday after noon inside the church hall. Members invite neighbors and friends to attend, with proceeds supporting church programs and local missions.

Ladies’ Aid Society The First Presbyterian Church

Parisian Sage hair restorer boosts growth claim

Public notice from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertising Parisian Sage claiming to stop falling hair cure dandruff and itching scalp and restore luxurious hair. Includes testimonial by Chas S Baker from Rochester New York and price 50 cents a bottle from Buffalo manufacturer Giroux Mfg Co.

Chas. S. Baker Main Street East Rochester N. Y Havercamp’s Express Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo, N. Y

Noon Postponed Due to Mrs. Ludlow Illness

The noon session will be postponed until further notice because Mrs. B. C. Ludlow is reported very ill.

B. C. Ludlow

China Shower Given at Goldstein Home

The home of B. Goldstein on East Seventh street hosted a surprise china shower last evening. Hawkeye and Huttig McDermid Button factory girls gathered to honor Miss Bessie Goldstein, who is to wed May 30 to Sam Hurovitch of Rock Island. Guests of honor included Mrs. Lena Stein of Rock Island and Miss Aline Myers of Chicago.

B. Goldstein East Seventh Street Hawkeye Huttig- McDermid Bessie Goldstein Miss Goldstein Sam Hurovitch Rock Island Lena Stein Aline Myers Chicago

May Breakfast at First Congregational Church

The May Breakfast held at the First Congregational Church parlor by the Ladies Aid Society drew about 125 participants. The room was attractively decorated with May baskets on the tables, making the event a social and financial success for the year.

First Congregational Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Ladies Circle meeting recall at Norton home

The Major John Circle ladies met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Isabelle Norton’s East Eighth Street home. The next gathering is set for May 18 at Mrs. August Eichoff’s residence.

Major John Circle Isabelle Norton East Eighth Street August Eichoff

Fraternal Aid Sewing Society Meets at Mrs Herwig’s Home

The Fraternal Aid Sewing Society will meet Thursday afternoon at 819 Roscoe Avenue the home of Mrs John Herwig. Important business will be transacted all ladies of the society are invited to attend.

Fraternal Aid Sewing Society John Herwig Roscoe Avenue

Red Men urged to sign for Oska loosa trip May 12

Members of the Red Men group planning a trip to Os kaloosa on May 12 should leave their names with W. D. Hine at Hine Bros. hat store. Signed by Lester R. Smith, C. of R.

Oskaloosa W. D. Hine Hine Bros Lester R. Smith

Relief Aid Sought for Turkish Christians and Muslims

May 5 report from Ambassador Leishman and American consuls in Constantinople states thousands of Christians and Mohammedans in Adana and Alexandretta remain without food or shelter. Immediate needs are food and medicines. Washington coordinates with the National Red Cross to transfer relief funds to the American ambassador for urgent aid.

Washington, D. C Turkey Adana Alexandretta State Department Leishman Constantinople National Red Cross

Railway Objects 10 Assessments in Wilton Township Case

The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway contests three assessments totaling $1 009.51 on East Second street after a ditch was dug. City attorney Horan for the city. Carskaddan and Pepper for the plaintiffs. Judge took the matter under advisement after hearing arguments and evidence.

Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Hermann Jarr William Marchant East Second Street Horan Carskaddan and Pepper Jarr-Marchant

Seniors Win Hopes In Muscatine Inter-Class Meet

The Muscatine High School inter-class meet at the fair grounds this afternoon is expected to favor the seniors with standouts Riemcke in the dashes Munn and Baker in the weights. Sophomores show strong depth and every class is well represented in events including high jump broad jump pole vault 190 and 220 yard dashes 440 yard run half mile relay shot put hammer and discus.

Muscatine High School Fair Grounds Riemcke Munn Baker

Fifty for Dr Howard’s Specific Half Price Offer

Drug store advertising a half price sale for Dr Howard’s Specific to cure constipation and dyspepsia. Fifty men and women urged to buy a 60 dose package for 25 cents with refund guarantee if relief is not achieved. Mail order option offered with charges paid.

J. J. Havercamp Dr. Howard Havercamp

Fresh Candies and Fruits at White and Hull Corner

Advertisement notes White and Hull at the corner of 3rd and Cedar offering fresh candies and fruits to shoppers.

White & Hull, Cor

Motto Contest Seeks Muscatine Slogan Prize

Muscatine residents submit city mottoes as two week contest runs under manager Joseph Laemmle of the Family Theatre. A $25 prize awaits the best catch phrase to benefit the city. entries close June 1.

Muscatine Joseph Laemmle Family Theatre

Appreciation for Charles L. Peasley by Friends Meeting

The Friends' Quarterly meeting adopted a minute of appreciation for Charles L. Peasley noting his fifty years of valued membership and faithful attendance. It commends his loyalty to the church and Christian life and expresses sympathy to his relatives and friends.

Friends’ Quarterly Meeting Muscataine Journal Charles L. Peasley

Is land resident Joseph Hoopes Hurt in Buggy Accident

Joseph Hoopes and his wife were knocked from their buggy on Page Hill when a frightened horse bolted after approaching foals. Hoopes sustained facial and head bruises, while Mrs Hoopes escaped injury. The couple, en route to visit Lindley Hoopes, returned to town after the incident.

Joseph Hoopes Island Mrs. Hoopes Page Hill High Prairie Lindley Hoopes

Mrs Scott Returns From Highland Nobles Convention

Mrs Elma Scott district representative to the Sixth Biennial supreme convention of the Highland Nobles at Waterloo reported the assembly very successful She was named to the credentials committee Officers elected include Supreme Protector J L Rose Waterloo Supreme Secretary Edward W Hanson Waterloo Supreme Councilor F C Huber Pana Supreme Physician Dr J A Williams Belle Plaine Supreme Treasurer H F Fitting Dexter Evangel Mrs C R Pauley Cedar Rapids Sentinel George T Detweiler Clinton Guard Van Shaw Texas

Elma Scott Supreme Convention The Highland Nobles Waterloo Bly C. R. Pauley Cedar Rapids Sentinel George T. Detweiler Clinton

Root Juice remedy touted as cure all in public appeal

Mrs. J. A. Colbert recounts long suffering from liver and kidney issues and severe stomach problems. She credits Root Juice with rapid improvement after a few days and permanent cure, urging others to try the remedy sold at Maroon's drone store for $1 a bottle or three for $2.50.

J. A. Colbert Maroon's

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