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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1909
Page
4
White and Hull advertise fresh candies and fruits while Frank Bowman and Harry Glatstein discuss buggies and business. A Musical Union concert is set at First Methodist, and the Yeoman Ladies band plans a moonlight trip on the steamer Columbia. A marriage license for J C Taylor and Nellie LaGrange is issued. E J Macklan faces ptomaine poisoning after illness.
Muscatine boosters announce all Roosters traveling by train must meet at the Commercial club rooms tomorrow at 7 30 AM to receive railroad and other tickets and be escorted to the station by Paudhet’s band. Report at the club rooms is required for all proceeding.
Members are notified of a 7:30 p m meeting on May 10 1909 at Thompson Thompson 106 East 2nd street to charter a special train to Oskaloosa Iowa on May 12 1909. Sherman Wingerter Sachem.
Traveling man A C Roberts praised Root Juice after a decade of gastric ulcers, dyspepsia, and chronic pain. He credited five bottles with dramatic relief, noting improved mental and physical well being and calling the tonic a life changer. Scores of cures were reportedly seen at Morgan's drug store.
A letter from E. E. Murphy to J. A. Leyda thanks Muscatine Camp No. 106 for a 250 donation to establish a cottage tent at the Colorado Springs Woodmen Tuberculosis Sanitarium. Murphy cited the community’s generous spirit and the lodge’s desire to aid the afflicted.
The council will meet tonight in a special session to adopt and order a new paving plat and schedule. The date shift is due to one or two members planning to ride the booster train.
Leonard M. Fuller and M. W. Stapleton expect to depart tomorrow morning for Iowa City Iowa to attend the state convention as delegates from Laurent Council Knights of Columbus.
After a brief devotional on Thursday the Congregational Church will hold its semi annual business meeting with J Scott Blackwell presiding as chairman of the business committee.
A small pile of dried grass and debris in the lumber yard near the Huttig factory caught fire this morning. Several whistles sounded and there was considerable excitement, but the flames were extinguished without fire department aid.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 2 PM at the association rooms. Important business will be transacted and all members are urged to attend.
Judge Barker hears arguments in the Rock Island versus Muscatine City case over East Second street paving assessments. The five Lamb children Stanley Paul Lois June and Olive, taken from neglect and placed at the county farm, await disposition as the mother visits Muscatine and the father works near Washington Iowa.
Negotiations end with Company C of the Fifty Fourth Regiment taking Hare s Hall for over five years The Rollaway spaces become an armory and the auditorium will be among the eastern states finest after alterations The Rollaway lease ends November 5 and skating activities may continue under new terms The move to the larger hall aims to meet militia needs and secure an annual state rental of 800 dollars Remodeling will redecorate the dance and drill hall and other rooms The old armory will be sold or rented as several parties show interest
Miss Addleman led a vesper service on favorite Bible verses with mutual interest. Rita Berry and a trio provided music while Anisa Dumit spoke on Syrian customs. Directors met for monthly business and delegates’ records from the St Paul convention were reviewed. Millinery class to organize tomorrow at 7.
A reader reproduces a January 15 issue formula for treating falling hair and dandruff. Mix one ounce beta quinol liquid with equal parts alcohol and water or a pint of Bay Rum and apply daily. Ingredients are available at drugstores in France, Germany, England, and the United States. have your pharmacist supply them if needed.
Rev W H Thomlinson was chosen to deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the class of 1909 at Muscatine High. The service will be held on a Sunday evening in June with date yet to be set. He is described as a sincere speaker whose address will be well received by graduates and families.
The Twentieth Century Club holds its concluding meeting tomorrow at Mrs. Emerson Hoopes home with officer elections and reports. Home steaders plan initiation in Davenport on May 19 as a degree team from the supreme lodge assists. Fred McKnight to be installed as Herald at the May 18 lodge meeting and Davenport trip finalized.
At a special Red Men meeting this evening arrangements will be finalized for a trip to Oskaloosa on Wednesday for the Mahaska day celebration. About forty will board the special from Davenport and several candidates will be taken to the Quaker City for initiation.
Invitations issued for a dance to be held at Hare's hall on Thursday evening May 13. The event is hosted by Ben O'Mara and Albert Graebner with music by the Pau diet orchestra.
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 o clock sharp Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M invites all members in good standing to attend. Per W M
The Dorcas Society will meet Wednesday afternoon at 705 East Seventh Street the home of Mrs. J Martin All members are requested to attend as the monthly business will be transacted.
A disappointment for Muscatine students as the afternoon period will run from this afternoon until 4 o clock instead of 3 30. The change affects all schools and grades six to eight and will continue through the summer vacation in June. The announcement was met with groans from scholars.
The regular session of Banner Lodge will be held on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Forecaster J. M. Sherier notes the Mississippi River stages will slowly fall over the next 48 hours at Davenport Muscatine and Dubuque. Davenport reads 15 feet 9.9 inches, down 0.6. Muscatine 16 feet 11.8 inches, down 0.4. Dubuque below.
A chronic case of constipation from childhood improved after using Grape-Nuts, with the bowels functioning regularly within days and the patient reporting a complete cure. The testimonial claims early laxatives failed but this pre digested food worked unexpectedly, prompting a lasting recovery and praise for scientific nourishment.
Mrs. Frank Eitman Mrs. Gussie Mull Mrs. John Plate and Mrs. Joseph Bilkey depart for Burlington to attend the A O U W grand lodge session May 11 12 and 13 with Eitman named representative from the Degree of Honor lodge and credentials chair Mull named chief of ceremonies Eitman to visit relatives in St Louis after the convention.
Reverend W H Thomlinson of Mulford Congregational church addressed the men at the Y M C A Sunday service. He urged Christians to continuously resist evil and fight for God to keep their place of grace.
The Mokenas defeated the Ramblers 12 to 6 at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon. Mokenas battteries were Hubbard Schroeder and Hubbard. Ramblers’ were Woods Rice and Cork.
Miss Ella McCullough of 506 East Third street came home Saturday after spending five months visiting in Cedar Falls.
Advertisement for a lawn mower sharpener that promises to sharpen any mower. Claims universal fit and pride in lawn care. Priced at 1.50 with agents wanted. Manufactured by A. J. Alkire of Springfield.
One of Iowa's choicest farms listing 161 acres located a half mile south of Epworth with good buildings and access to schools and churches. Epworth Savings Bank, Epworth, Iowa.
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