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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
4
The Leverich Normal and Training School announces a summer term from May 31 to the July examination. Pupils may review common branches or pursue advanced work in Algebra Physics Economics and Civics for certificates. Tuition 1.25 per week, board 3.00 to 3.25. contact R. W. Leverich Muscatine Iowa for details.
White and Hull at 38rd and Cedar offer candies and fruits. Kiowa 5c cigars home made. Sleepy-Eye flour for biscuits. Frank Bowman seeks buyers for buggy or wagon. money to loan. G M Titus at 213 Iowa Ave. Dr H E Dice at 205 E 2nd St. Ottie Snyder promoted. Slaughter's Candy Store serves Chop Suey Sundaes first in Muscatine. Chief W J Vannatta back from Cedar Rapids after testifying in Clark Coleman case.
The undersigned thank the Journal and the Moscow Iowa Modern Woodmen of America camp for prompt payment of Sherman Smith's policy in the local Moscow camp. They extend thanks to the local camp. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith Jr. Moscow Iowa.
The Peck family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors the G A R and Circles for kindness and sympathy after their bereavement and thanks for the floral offerings.
Miss Mildred Grimm spent Sunday at the Kretschmer home. William Hartman and son Roy sheared sheep for Henry Paul on Thursday. Farmers plant potatoes this week. James Metz of Pleasant Prairie visited Thursday. George Teitsch does mason work for Mr Hunn at Fairport. Mr and Mrs Herbert Cardierell shopped in Muscatine Friday, with W Hartman. Roy Reeves bought a new spring wagon in Muscatine. Fred Crow purchased the 80 acre Louis Sickman place.
Davenport man Tilman Garmer, a livery stable hanger-on who died at Mercy hospital, purportedly left four hundred dollars in a Muscatine bank. Davenport attorney Henry Vollmer leads an inquiry to locate any funds tied to Garmer in the city as details emerge from a sister in St. Louis. Garmer previously had a Davenport bank balance of 1,638 dollars amid questions of origin and disposal.
A Victorian era ad notes Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia with stomach issues and kidney troubles. It promises relief or no pay and is offered by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents.
Clark Coleman of Muscatine testified in his own defense claiming a plausible account of the night of the assault on a DeWitt farmer. State witnesses included Chief of Police Vannatta. Arguments concluded this afternoon, with a jury verdict expected before adjournment.
May 13 notes from Columbus City Iowa report visits among residents. Ralph and Mildred Cress welcomed relatives at Riverside while J C Richie hosted kin at Ainsworth. Mrs Lucy Strauser left for Newtown Missouri after a week here. Alec Green was summoned to Wapello by Mrs Harve McKinney illness. McKinney to Minnesota hospital. Mrs E A Manly celebrated 97th birthday with postcard shower on May 12. Elva Titus and Fred Smith family from Muscatine visited Hoover family. T Lee Duncan departed for Buffalo as U P church missionary delegates. A baby boy was born to Harry Buchanan and wife.
An advertisement touts Kodol as the sole remedy that mimics a healthy stomach. It urges readers to use one tablespoon after meals to enjoy any food and avoid digestive ailments, backed by a guarantee and money-back offer.
Mrs. Gussie Mull of Muscatine was named grand chief of ceremony at the Iowa state Degree of Honor meeting in Burlington, sharing events with the A. O. U. W. grand lodge. Officers include Etta Branson of Shenandoah as Grand Chief of Honor and Iona B. Shryock of Burlington as Grand Recorder.
River levels in Iowa show a slow decline from Dubuque to Muscatine with forecast readings for Dubuque Davenport Keokuk and Muscatine indicating slight drops in feet and overall downward trend as days progress.
Superintendent T H Beacom of the Rock Island line visited Quincy Howard and William Stark to inspect their new safety appliance for rail cars. He praised its practicality and noted a patent covering the third rail, with future tests planned by Milwaukee and Santa Fe officials.
Society notes report the Col. Hare Circle hosting the beauty chorus at Slaughter's on Wednesday evening. Attendees admired silk American flag centerpieces and blue and white flower pyramids. Mrs. Frank Warfield praised the girls and presented Maud Sawyer a souvenir spoon engraved with May 1st 1909.
The Dorcas Society met at 705 East Seventh Street yesterday afternoon to celebrate Mrs. Jacob Martin's birthday anniversary with a social gathering after an initial sewing session. Refreshments were served at 5 o'clock. The next meeting is set for May 6 at Mrs. J. B. Jarvis's home on East Rene Street.
Mrs Florence Cobb was pleasantly surprised yesterday afternoon at her home 312 East Second Street when a group of her friends gathered to honor her. The gathering appeared to be a warm social occasion with and without particular gifts or program details available in the readable text.
The fourteen guests gathered to surprise the hostess for her birthday anniversary. The event was organized by Mrs. H. S. Springer. Souvenir postcards were exchanged. Visiting guests included Mrs. E. Goldsberry, Mrs. Emily Darrow of Columbus Junction, and Mrs. Z. F. Hain of Wilton. The afternoon was pleasant and refreshments served.
Miss Mary Bielefeld of Grant Street hosts Muscatine High School graduates this evening for a class event signaling the close of their high school days. The gathering is billed as one of the most enjoyable among the upcoming class functions.
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Margaret Kell’s home at 1001 East Seventh Street. Attendance was light and refreshments were served.
The members of the A B Ken sington club will gather tomorrow afternoon in church parlors for a small meeting.
Mrs John Maurer and Miss Edna visited Fred Walter home Sunday. William Lyle of Tipton bought sheep nearby Monday. Mr and Mrs William Marclf and baby from near West Liberty visited Robert Maurer. Henry Maurer and children spent Sunday afternoon at Robert Maurer’s. The White Prairie Grange plans a May 20 meeting with business to come before the house.
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