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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

4

Thompson Bros Co Sells Seed Corn and Ice Cream

Local ad notes seed corn and ice cream by the gallon from Thompson Bros Co and Candy Kitchen at car switch. John A Robbins offers fire insurance in reliable companies. Also announces three day sale of ladies bags at Havercamp's Drug Store. Includes birth of a son to Mr and Mrs W C Wolfe in 1908.

John A. Robbins Havercamp’s Bestenlehner W. C. Wolfe la Crosse Wis Wolfe Muscatine Roberta Tamisiea Lydia Wright Park Avenue Davenport

Man With Dandruff Offered Cure Through ZEMO

Advert says ZEMO cures dandruff by destroying the germ. It stops itching instantly and prevents hair loss, leaving the scalp clear and healthy. Sold by all druggists, with A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street as a local dealer.

Ajl Druggists A. W. Morgan West Second Street Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark N. J

Famous Singer Bert Murphy to Headline Paudiet Benefit

Bert Murphy the man who sings to beat the band will headline a benefit concert for the Paudiet band at the Grand Opera house on Friday evening May 15. The show touts his extraordinary voice and mentions a past acoustic clash with Victor Herbert’s sixty piece band in New York.

Paudiet Grand Opera House Bert Murphy America New York City Murphy Herbert New York Daily News Bert Morphy Victor Herbert Rome Mr. Morphy Tim Toolan

Bryan's Son-in-Law Duels With Italian

Paris May 12 W H Leavitt son in law of William Jennings Bryan had a dangerous encounter here yesterday with an Italian named Dana who sat for Leavitt as a model for a Denver city hall painting. The trouble arose over extra pay and both men were slightly injured.

Paris W. H. Leavitt William Jennings Bryan Dana Leavitt Denver Colo

Knights of Columbus Delegation Heads to Clinton Convention

John Bartemeier and J P Ryan left Muscatine today for Clinton Iowa to attend the state convention of the Knights of Columbus. An extensive program has been arranged for the visitors.

John Bartemeier J. P. Ryan Muscatine Clinton The Knights of Columbus

Boy Clairvoyant and Palmist Ad

A local advertisement touts a boy medium offering clairvoyance and palmistry to answer questions about love health business and law. It claims certainty in trance, cures for bad habits, and development of magnetism hypnotism and control. Office hours 9 to 9 at 124 East Second Street across from McColm's.

East Second Street McColm’s Lange

Funeral Service for William F Eichoff Draws City Attention

Solemn funeral service for the late William F Eichoff was held at 2 pm at the family home 1166 Lucas Street. Fire department, Grand Army of the Republic and AOUW members attended as Rev J N Elliott of First Presbyterian conducted the rites and eulogized the deceased. Remains sent to Greenwood Cemetery for interment with Grand Army handling grave ceremonies. Pallbearers drawn from Eichoffs affiliated groups: Grand Army Edward Henneker L M Woods, AOUW J J Engel H S Howe, band J E Kranz Herman Schmidt, fire department Henry Hartman Barney Schmidt.

William F. Eichoff Lucas Street City Fire Department Ancient Order of United Workmen G. A. R. Post J. N. Elliott First Presbyterian Church Greenwood Cemetery Grand Army Edward Henneker L. M. Woods J. J. Engel H. S. Howe J. E. Kranz Herman Schmidt Fire Department Henry Hartman Barney Schmidt

Relatives Learn Miss Fogarty Is Resting Nicely After Operation

Relatives received word that Miss Julia Fogarty underwent a successful operation yesterday in Des Moines. John Fogarty Jr accompanied his sister and conveyed the news to Muscatine friends, who wish her a speedy recovery.

Julia Fogarty Des Moines John Fogarty, Jr

City owes J L Knopp expert finds salary issue

City of Muscatine owes John L Knopp 100 for alderman services amid a 1907 salary raise dispute. An expert report says Knopp, serving an unexpired term, was not entitled to the higher pay, as the increase applied only to a new council. The old council had voted 150 for six months, the new council reduced to 50.

Muscatine John L. Knopp Knopp John Bartemeier L. J. Horan Bartemeier Knapp

Zemo and Zemotone Claim Cure for Skin Diseases

A well known fact states no skin disease can withstand ZEMO and ZEMOTONE. The sellers claim the germicides destroy disease germs and always cure. Advert appears from E W Rom Med Co St Louis and notes all druggists carry it.

E.w.rom Med. Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan West Second Street

Miss Dorothy Siege Hosts Dinner for Hattie Sosna

Miss Dorothy Siege entertained a group of her girl friends at 816 East Fifth Street last evening with a 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Hattie Sosna of Rock Island Illinois who returned home today. The afternoon featured games and Misses Dorothy and Rosa Siegel provided several musical selections.

Bellevue Hospital Mayme Roth West Hill Roth Dorothy Sullivan Pilgrim Dessa Weaver Anna Stevenson Leta Althaus Dendon Messers E. Johnson W. Kelley F. M. Watson East Third Street Watson Dorothy Siege East Fifth Street Hattie Sosna Rock Island Ill Dorothy Rosa Siegel

Express Messenger Beaten by Robber on Great Northern Train

Seattle May 12. J. E. Perine an express messenger on the Great Northern train from Vancouver to Seattle was beaten into insensibility by a man who entered the express car. It is not yet known if the robber obtained any loot.

Seattle Wash J. E. Perine Great Northern Vancouver

Reynolds Couple Weds at Kemble Hotel

James S. McKay of Reynolds Indiana and Miss Mabel Clara Martin of Illinois City Illinois were united in marriage this afternoon at the parlors of the Kemble Hotel by Justice J C Coster. They will reside near Reynolds.

James S. McKay Reynolds, Ir Mabel Clara Martin Illinois City, Ill Kemble Hotel Justice J. C. Coster Reynolds

Corwin dislocates shoulder repairing barn fall

Ray Corwin fell from a barn on the island yesterday afternoon and partially dislocated his right shoulder. Dr. J. W. Morgan attended the injury.

Ray Corwin J. W. Morgan

Blanchard Skin Specialist Offers Free Eczema Diagnosis

Dr J Blanchard of 3x11 Cottage Grove Ave Chicago provides free diagnosis and guidance on eczema and skin diseases. He explains how his eczema lotion may treat and ease symptoms and disappearance over time. Lotion sold at Havere camp's Prescription Drug Store.

Blanchard Prof J. Blanchard Cottage Grove Ave Chicago Haverecamp

New Club Formed At Home Of Miss Welch

The O M club formed with Miss Nora Dale as president at a 30-guest gathering hosted by Miss Vera Welch at Sixth and Spring. A program featured vocal and musical numbers by Ver a Welch and Nellie Robertson, plus contests won by Mrs Andrew Nemeth. Officers elected include President Miss Nora Dale and Vice President Miss Vera Welch.

Welch Nora Dale Vera Welch Sixth Spring Streets Nellie Robertson Andrew Nemeth Clara Deceter Kate Brown East Sixth Street

Lightning Hits Horton Barn Destroying Hay Storage

A hay barn owned by E. W. Horton on the Iowa City road was struck by lightning during yesterday's storm and burned completely. About 12 tons of hay were stored inside, with an estimated loss near 300 dollars and insurance covering roughly 100 dollars.

E. W. Horton Iowa City Road

Miriam Aid Society Meeting Notice

The Miriam Aid society is requested to meet at the hall tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. All members are urged to be present as business of importance is to be transacted.

Miriam Aid Society

Court of Honor Lodge Initiates Two Candidates

Two candidates were initiated at the meeting of the Court of Honor lodge last evening. A social is planned by the members of the lodge to be given next Monday evening, May 15th.

Court of Honor Lodge

Crowds Attend Muscatine Theatre Opening

The new Family vaudeville theatre opened to Muscatine citizens with two strong audiences. Five feature acts led by Captain Treat's seals and sea lions and the Namca Japs, all part of a uniformly good bill. The theatre is large and comfortable, handling the crowd well.

Muscatine Captain Treat Namca Japs

Automobile sale ads from Jackson Supply Co listing used cars

For sale two cylinder Pope Toledo four passenger 20 horsepower priced at 250 dollars a 1907 four cylinder Rambler of 24 with 35 horsepower and five seats priced at 1200 dollars a 1907 Maxwell runabout 14 horsepower with about 800 miles offered for 650 dollars all eight improvements guaranteed as new. Jackson Supply Co garage and salesroom 225 West 2nd St distributors for Oilzum carbonless oil.

Pope Toledo Rambler Maxwell Jackson Supply Co West 2Nd St

Money to loan on household goods and farm property

Reliance Loan Co offers confidential loans on household furniture cows horses farm implements pianos growing crops merchandise estates buggies wagons farm machinery and real estate first to third mortgages plus undivided interests. Office over the post office.

Reliance Loan Co

Percheron Stallion Coco At Whitacre Barn Tuesdays

Coco the Percheron stallion will be at G Whitacre's barn at 3rd and Walnut every Tuesday. Cora Baker at 811 Iowa Ave advertises the listing. Also for sale are spring pigs at five dollars per pair through S T Warman and C E Sinnett.

Cora Baker Iowa Ave Coco G. Whitacre Walnut Streets C. E. Sinnett

For Sale Coach Pups Enquire at Spruce Street

For sale, coach pups advertised with contact at 411 Spruce St. or phone 106 Mississippi Valley, asking interested buyers to inquire locally.

Coach Pups Spruce St Mississippi Valley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wittich Muscatine County N. M. Dyer Wittich Bros Russia Leysen LOCAL Thompson Bros. Co Dandruff Leibbrand, Ryan & Co Bryan Boy Palmist WM. F. Eichoff Miss Fogarty J.L. Knopp Express W. H. Graff, A. G. Bestenlehner G. A. Riemcke Great Clearing Sale Colin Mercantile Co Iowa A. R. Townley Unity Bldg Indianapolis Ind H. M. Bartlett Klaiss’ Bridge Cherry’s Henderson J. E. Hoopes New Family Theatre Leslie and Annitona Treat Namea Family Theatre
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