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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1906

Page

5

Epworth League Officers Installed at Musserville Church

Last night the Musserville M E church held the installation of Epworth League officers elected April 24. Rev. Brooks gave the address as the program's highlight. The report for the past year shows a flourishing society and meaningful work. Officers: President Ivy Ryan, Vice Rose Cate, Second Vice Emma Manlove, Third Vice Alice Yeager, Fourth Vice Maud Smith, Secretary Will Cate, Asst Secretary Earl Corbin, Treasurer Clyde Ryan, Organist Esther Stohr, Asst Organist Laura James, Chorister Amy Hoopes, Librarians James King and Albert Snavely. Neighborhood notes mention residents traveling, illness improvement, and local building projects.

Musserville M. E Epworth League of Brooks Miss Ivy Ryan Miss Rose Cate Miss Emma Manlove Alice Yeag Maud Smith Will Cate Earl Corbin Clyde Ryan Esther Stohr Laura James Amy Hoopes James King Albert Snavely

Pledge Money for Mission Promises Quick Building Start

South Muscatine backs a new mission with $2,500 pledged so far. Of this, $1,506 is from small gifts and $1,009 from larger offers including a $500 item. Solicitors report strong response and expect to begin erection of the edifice by mid July with completion anticipated by winter.

South Muscatine

Announcements for the Week in City Churches

City churches report ministers filling pulpits yesterday except A J Kempton who is east Rev J C Rumsey filled in Manchester Iowa H F Martin spoke at Grace English Lutheran Ft Madison with evening youth program A Presbyterian assembly set for Des Moines Thursday with local attendees and a new brick mission to be built at Main St and Hersney Ave seating around 300 plus a gym kitchen and class rooms The mission committee includes Miss Alice Mulford Mrs S Wigim Miss K Funck and others Local news notes church societies meetings and upcoming programs across German Congregational German Methodist St Matthias First Baptist Congregational Trinity Episcopal and First M E churches with services, socials, and planned events through May and June.

A. J. Kempton J. C. Rumsey Manchester H. F. Martin Grace English Lutheran Church Ft. Madison Carwell Presbyterian Church General Assembly of the Des Moines J. B. Hudson E. H. King W. B. Crawford Elliott Main St Hersney Avenue Mulford Alice Mulford S Wigim K. Funck George Nietzel Wilson Riges Charles Schmalz John Bloom Fred Hitman Emma Lemkau Elias Holliday Fruitland South End San Francisco St. Matthias Church First Baptist Edith Housel LeRoy Chicago First Baptist Church H. Jameson First Congregational Church Holy City The Musical Union Christian Fellowship Ed. C. Cook George B. Jackson Broadway Congregational Churches of Iowa Dubuque Trinity Episcopal Daughters of the King Ladies’ Guild First M. E Epworth League Ladies‘ Aid Weed Park Sewing Society German Evangelical Ladies

Dedication of Trinity Reformed Church Near Wilton

The Trinity Reformed church seven miles northwest of Wilton was dedicated yesterday after raising 1100 dollars. A class of 21 was confirmed and one infant baptized at the evening service. The day included morning and evening services with sermons by Rev. D. S. Fouse and Rev. T. S. Bremer.

Wilton Trinity Reformed Church D. S. Fouse D. D Superintendent of Missions

Water mains breaks blamed for San Francisco fire crisis

Mayor Schmitz and Spring Valley Water Company engineer Schusseter examined the peninsula mains from Crystal Springs and other lakes. Officials confirmed multiple breaks in the big conduits, explaining the city lacked enough water to fight the fires.

San Francisco Cal Schmitz Schusseter The Spring Valley Water Company Crystal Springs

Aged telegrapher asks doctor to end life in Iowa

Des Moines May 14 J W Un vin of Oskaloosa an aged telegrapher was found near starvation in his hut and asked a doctor to kill him. In a test the physician counted to three and the man did not flinch then he took sugar pills the doctors said were poison and swallowed them. The doctors declare him insane and plan to send him to the state hospital.

Des Moines J. W. Unvin Oskaloosa

Dr J H Waldron Offers Evening Office Hours In Muscatine

Patients of Dr J H Waldron report rapid improvements prompting extended hours from 7 to 9 in Muscatine to accommodate callers. Free exams and consultations continue next week with promises to cure chronic diseases including stomach and kidney issues, blood and nerve disorders, rheumatism, scrofula, and other ailments. Office locations and weekly travel plans listed with Iowa phone number.

J. H. Waldron Waldron East Second Street Muscatine Wilton West Liberty Iowa

Y M C A Employed Officers Plan Indianapolis Conference

The annual conference of employed Y M C A officers will meet in Indianapolis starting June 2 with expected attendance of 700. The event aims to increase officer efficiency and shares a program featuring leaders from New York Chicago and nearby areas. Nine affiliated sectional conferences will accompany the main meeting.

United States Indianapolis Fred B. Smith E. Tf. Colton New York City Ottumwa C. C. Michener New York Oskaloosa Association Frank H. Burt Chicago

Tri-County Teachers Association Formed at West Liberty

At West Liberty on Saturday a tri county teachers association was formed during the meeting of Cedar Johnson and Muscatine county teachers. Officers elected include President E F Shail Vice President E A Cromer Secretary A A Slade and Treasurer Ica M Morris. County superintendents lead the executive and program committees for future meetings.

West Liberty Tri-County Teachers Association E. F. Shail E. A. Cromer Drant A. A. Slade Iowa City Ica M Muscatine Mercatine County F. M. Witter W. F. Chevalier Leona E. Howe Agnes Cross Frances Boot Wilton Kathryn Hudiler Ella Detchon Moscow Effie Feltman Ethel Nauman Goshen Mollie Frater Katie Frater Lena Gierse Wapsie Mrs Alberta Healey Sweetland Myrtle Greiner Marie E. Hudler Bloomington Mary M. Martin Mrs. Margaret Stout

Death Claims Mrs Hermie May At Columbus Junction

Mrs Hermie May of Gambel avenue Columbus Junction Iowa died after ten days of illness with funeral planned at 3 pm Wednesday from her home conducted by Rev J R Vance. She leaves husband daughter Stella Langenberg sister Nettie Aylsworth and brother S H Woodard. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. Carried relatives Ed Duncan Billa McNeilly and Willie Duncan noted from Clinton Iowa.

Columbus Junction Hermie May Gambel Avenue Clara Jane Woodard Cold Water Michigan May Stella Langenberg Nettie Aylsworth Jennings S. H. Woodard Burlington Gambe] Avenue J. R. Vance The Presbyterian Church Columbus City Clara Whitney Willie Clinton Iowa Ed. Duncan Billa McNeilly

Local residents enjoy visits and travel around town

The notes list several residents visiting relatives in Muscatine Morning Sun West Liberty and Col umbus Junction. People mentioned include S. H. Duncan Leona Dawson Reuben Blair Nellie McSweeny Lillie Grubb Paul Armbright Mrs Chas Neal Maynard Hites Vinnie Lowe Esther Grafe Henry Wilson Miss Margaret Davis Maude Kauffman Thos Meeker Earl Swords and officials Arthur Springer J F Chandler F P Buffington and Fred Moore.

S. H. Duncan G. N. Duncan A. R. Acheson Leona Dawson France Sigafoos Reuben Blair Short Creek Nellie McSweeny West Liberty Lillie Grubb F. M. Mossberry J. C. Duncan Winfield H. Duncan Paul Armbright Chas. Neal Cotter Harry Hites Maynard Muscatine Vinnie Lowe Morning Sun Fred Carpenter Charles Mt. Pleasant Esther Grafe Will Schlunz Henry Wilson J. R. Rickey Crawfordsville Henry Leonhard Margaret Davis Columbus Junction Maude Kauffman Nichols Thos. Meeker Letts Earl Swords Iowa City Arthur Springer J. F. Chandler Wapello F. P. Buffington Fred Moore

Jackson Electric Supply moves to West Second Street

Removal notice states stock of electrical supplies moved from 205 W Second St to 225 W Second St next to Stein Furniture Co. Jackson Electric Supply Co. remains at the same street block in Jackson.

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

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