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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1906

Page

5

Installation of Epworth League Officers at Musserville M E Church

The Epworth League of the Musserville M E Church on Oregon Street installs its newly elected officers tomorrow evening. The program includes reports, an address by Rev. Brooks, and musical selections. Officers elected April 23 are President Ivy Ryan, Vice Presidents Rose Cate Emma Manlove Alice Yeager Maud Smith, Secretary Wil Cate, Assistant secretary Earl Corbin, Treasurer Clyde Ryan, Organist Esther Stohr, Assistant organist Laura James, Chorister Amy Hoopes, Librarians James King and Albert Snavely.

Epworth League Society Macserville M. E Oregon Street Brooks League Ivy Ryan Rose Cate Emma Manlove Alice Yeag Maud Smith Wil Cate Earl Corbin Clyde Ryan Esther Stohr Laura James Amy Hoopes James King Albert Snavely

May Delay Work On Rock Island Road Rails Scarcity Threatens 92 Day Delivery

Rail shortage could halt reconstruction of local yards as markets lack rails for 90 to 92 days. National demand for steel rails outpaces production, delaying projects in this city while other improvements wait. In the meantime workers replace rails in upper yards and water recedes, dry spells improving streets. Local residents Manley, Mackley, and Jones noted for hospital treatment and illness.

South End Oregon Street Kemper Avenue Manley Stewart Road Hershey Hospital J. W. Mackley Grandview Ed. Jones Demorest Avenue

Music group gains foothold in city

Recently established in this city the music group secures headquarters in the Muscatine Business College Building setting up local presence and activities for residents.

Muscatine Business College

Harper's United States History volumes received yesterday

Ten volumes of Harper's on United States History arrived, part of the PLAN OF JOHN B LOSSING. Contributions come from many of the era's leading writers and historians.

Harper’s On United John B.lossing Harper's Encyclopedia United States Public Library Brenson John Lossing LALD American Historical Record John Fiske William R. Harper Chicago University Albert Buedhnell Harvard John B. Moore Columbia John Fryer University of California William T. Harris Woodrow Wilson Princeton Goldwin Smith University of Toronto Moses Coit Tyler Cornell R. J. H. Gottheil Alfred T. Mahan U. S. Navy Wilton

Drama by St Matthias Boys Impresses Grand Yesterday

The Saint Matthias school boys staged a dramatic piece at the Grand yesterday afternoon wowing the audience with fourteen young performers in disguise and a vivid portrayal of wartime scenes. The program included a tableau The Soldier's Dream and a later act showing danger, escape, and loyalty amid Civil War tensions. Frederick Huttig’s death in Kansas City is reported with funeral plans in Muscatine.

St. Matthias School Sochery Huttig Frederick Huttig Napoleon Russia Moscow Jena Saxe Weimer Germany Charles Frederick Huttig Karl Christ William Huttigs Muscatine Sophia Snell Anna Tappe Western Sash and Door Company of Kansas City Charles H. Huttig Third National Bank of

First Presbyterian Church service schedule and details

Morning service at 10:30 with Sunday school at 2:00. Evening praise at 7:45 featuring a service titled The King's Business. The program includes organ prelude hymns scripture readings prayers devotions offertory anthems and a sermon The King's Business with Miss Nellie E Robertson solo and two morning choir pieces. Sermon text Let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.

First Presbyterian Church Gorner Iowa Avenue Fourth Street J. N. Elliott Stainer Nellie E. Robertson

Revival Meetings At Friends Church This Week

The Friends Church at Fifth and Sycamore hosts gospel meetings led by Mrs. te F. Elder of Euporia Kansas with Rev J W Elder. Services start 10:00 a m Sunday, 7:45 p m evening, 2:00 p m each afternoon except Monday and Saturday, through next week with Rev Elder conducting. Pliny Fry, pastor.

Pliny Fry

Grace English Lutheran Church Schedule and Activities

Grace English Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with no preaching due to the pastor's absence. The league will lead the 7 45 p m service with a special program. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Putman on East Third street Wednesday afternoon. Bible study at 7 45 p m Thursday evening followed by teachers meeting. You are invited to these services.

Grace English Lutheran Church Horace F. Martin League Ladies’ Aid Putman East Third Street Ternoon

Woman: Her roper Sphere by Rev Bryant Preston

First Congregational schedules an evening address by Rev. Bryant C. Preston on Woman: Her roper Sphere. Special musical numbers will be performed by Mrs. Edith Housel Le Roy of Chicago during the service.

First Congregational Roper Bryant C. Preston Edith Housel le Roy Chicago

Church Schedule and Upcoming Musical Event

Cedar and Fifth streets hosts Sunday school at 9 15 a.m. Morning service at 10 30. P C E at 7 p.m. Miss Edith Beckstein leads. Evening service at 7 30. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon. Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The Christian Endeavor society presents a second musical on Monday evening May 21 at the church. C A Dettmers, pastor.

Cedar Fifth Streets Edith Beckstein Ladies Aid Christian Endeavor Society C. A. Dettmers

Christian Science Church Notices At Sixth Street Corner

Corner of Sixth and Walnut streets. Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Subject Soul and Body. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday meeting at 8 p.m. The Christian Science reading room at 116 Iowa avenue is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help the public learn about Christian Science from an authoritative source. All are invited.

Sixth and Walnut Streets Iowa Avenue

Sunday church services at Fourth and Cedar streets

Sunday school at 9:00 a m with Ruthenberg superintendent. Communion service at 10:00 a m led by Rev W F Canvill of Wrayville. Evening service at 7:30 p m with Rev Canvill preaching. Love Feast at 2:30 p m. All invited. A H F Hertzler, Pastor.

Fourth and Cedar Streets Wim. Ruthenberg W. F. Canvill Wrayville Canvill A. H. F. Hertzler

Kingdom of God Social Conception at United Brethren

United Brethren Church on Sixth and Mulberry hosts morning sermon at 10 o clock titled The Kingdom of God a Social Conception. Sabbath school at 11 15 led by A J Neidis Supt Y P C U meets 6 45 pm. Evening sermon at 7 45. Y P C U business Monday 7 45. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 45.

United Brethren Church Mulberry Streets J. C. H. Licht Kingdom of God A. J. Neidis

Trinity Church Service Schedule and Guild Notices

Holy communion at 7 30 Sunday. Sunday school at 9 30. Morning prayer and sermon at 10 45. Evensong and address at 4 30. Litany and address Friday at 7 30. Guild meetings Daughters of the King Tuesday 7 30. Ladies' Guild Thursday 2 00. St Agnes Guild suspended until further notice. F F Beckerman rector.

Trinity Church Daughters of the King Ladies’ Guild St. Agnes Guild F. F. Beckerman

A. M. E. Church Morning and Evening Services

The A M E Church holds worship at 11 a m with Sunday school at 1 p m and an evening service at 7 45 led by Pastor M Payton.

A. M. E. Church M. Payton

Dr Kine's New Life Pills Ad at Havercamp's

An old typography ad promotes Dr Kine's New Life Pills priced 25 cents with a guarantee. It appears in a drug store listing at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store and claims relief from dyspepsia and constipation.

Dr. Kine Havercamp

Real Estate Transfers Filed in Muscatine County

Mira Hershey and Hershey Lumber Co transfer lot 5 block 43 in Muscatine city for 500 dollars. James Hesner transfers lots 6 7 8 9 10 black 68 Green and Stone addition to Wilton for 350 dollars.

County Recorder G. M. Titus Mira Hershey Et al Hershey Lumber Company City of Muscatine James Hesner Earnest Friederichson Green and Stone Wilton County of Muscatine

The Old Scratch Dandruff Cure Ad

An old newspaper advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as the cure for dandruff and the cause of baldness by killing the dandruff germ. It promotes the product as a desirable hair dressing and lists Detroit based The Herpicide Co. and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as sellers. It invites readers to send 19 cents for a sample.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Havercamp

Private Funeral for Mrs Martha Rabedaux at East Sixth Street

Funeral services for Mrs Martha Rabedaux will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the family residence on East Sixth Street. The service is private with Rev J C H Light of the United Brethren Church officiating. Interment follows at Greenwood Cemetery.

Martha Rabedaux East Sixth Street J. C. H. Light United Brethren Church Greenwood Cemetery

Removal Notice Moves Electrical Stock to New Address

Jackson Electric Supply Co moves stock from 205 W Second Street to 225 West Second Street next to Stein Furniture Co. The notice informs customers of the relocation of electrical supplies from the old stand to the new address.

Second Street West Second Street Stein Furniture Co Jackson Electric Supply Co

College Growing At Western College of Music

Prof Hobbler proprietor of Western College of Music reports rapid enrolment growth in his new city location. A large class already studies piano organ voice mandolin guitar and other instruments with plans to add more courses as staff arrive. Hohler has taught in New York schools Rochester Buffalo Geneva Canandaigua Seneca Falls and New York City.

Hobbler Western College of Music Business College Hohler New York Rochester Buffalo Geneva Canandaigua Seneca Falls New York City

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South Muscatine Ervices Musserville M. E Epworth League Harry Eshleman Charles Means J. D. Cook Letts Adam Hartman Hershey Avenue William Placke, S Jr Fruitland The Rock Island Road Prof Western College New Sep St. Mat Thias Ing Tures Waterman Charles Bradley Michael Rabbit Lochery Schneidlebecker Elmer Funck Dutchman George Waterman Edward Roach Willard Charles Logan Lochery Clay George Banks H. W. Huttig J. Jans America Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Fred Ainsley U. S. Army Levine Philip Bradley New Orleans Louisiana St. Louis William Huttig Huttig Brothers German Congregational Church First Church of Christ, Scientist M. E. Church Muscatine Savings Bank Newton Beers David and Jonathan Muscatine Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall East 2Nd St Mr. Beers Boston Herald Martha Rabedeaux W. G. Block Co West Second J. Carl Barnard Peter Olson East Sixth St John Redmond Walnut Street Opera House Mark Coyner Colorado North Platte Valley Big Horn Basin California Portland Puget Sound Rocky Mountains Pacific Slope Omaha Shasta San Francisco Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Cal- Montana Evorado Utah Wyoming Black Hills and Cry Yellowstone Park L. W. Wakeley Neb Burlington HUN
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