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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
4
Local shoppers note new waists arriving for Saturday at McCorm Dry Goods Co. Various residents depart for visits and trips to Davenport, Ottumwa, Keokuk, Iowa City, West Liberty, Cedar Rapids, and West Branch while promotions run at McColm Dry Goods Co. for specials and economy linen.
Clark Coleman a former Muscatine driver for the Vienna Button company was found guilty by a Cedar Rapids jury of assault with intent to commit robbery. The verdict came at 7 15 last night in court where his aged parents and wife attended. He testified in his own defense but the jury remained unmoved. Coleman had moved from Muscatine to Cedar Rapids several months ago.
A Rexall ad from A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy claims Rexall Orderlies are an easy pleasant treatment for constipation. The copy promises a refund if unsatisfied and urges consuming them like candy day or night with no gripe or annoyance. Two sizes priced at 10c and 25c.
The Young People's Union of Park Avenue church gathers this evening in church parlors for practice for the social at Weed Park. Final committee arrangements and social details will be set. Frank Crozzens of Park Avenue is building a 16 foot launch with a 3 hp gasoline engine, planned as a fast river pleasure boat launching in about two weeks.
The semi annual meeting at the Congregational church decided to nominate two additional deacons in two weeks. J Scott Blackwell chaired the business committee meeting.
W C A notes report an interesting session held last evening at the rooms. Next week's lesson will review the course. Neighborhood Bible classes enjoy a social afternoon today. Health club and S S L club meet this evening. Miss Pelasheva arrives Saturday evening to begin work as assistant at the rooms.
H. E. Cook of Ottumwa departed the city this morning after finishing business matters.
A letter touts Grape-Nuts as a memory booster after a Canadian patient improved from nerve decay and weight loss in six months. The testimonial claims mental clarity and physical recovery, urging readers to seek the book The Road to Wellville.
Death from blood poison was prevented by G. W. Cloyd of Plunk Missouri who saved his life by using Bucklen's Amica Salve. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
A meeting of the Epworth League officers at the M. E. church last night after the prayer meeting elected Andrew A Asthalter to fill the vacancy as fourth vice president caused by Grace Roach resignation.
The United Brethren church will host its quarterly business session next Saturday at 7 30 p m Rev Ira Holbrook from Toledo Iowa presiding elder will attend and preside It is expected to be a day of meaningful quarterly reports and business discussions.
The Ladies Aid society of the First Congregational church approved an excursion to Davenport and Rock Island on June 29. The steamer Columbia will be chartered for the trip as decided at yesterday afternoon's meeting.
A Rochester testimonial promotes Parisian Sage hair tonic as the cure for dandruff and a promoter of hair growth. The ad claims a money back guarantee after one week if unsatisfied and lists Havercamp's Drug Store in Rochester and Giroux Mfg Co. of Buffalo as suppliers.
Leo E. Ineichen, son of Mrs. J. Ineichen of 600 West Fifth street, won the gold medal and first prize at Creighton University in Omaha for the annual elocution contest held last Wednesday night. The auditorium was packed, and Ineichen’s performance of The Royal Archer's Proof impressed the judges and audience. The Omaha paper praised his dramatic delivery as key to securing top honors.
The Van Atta and Elfers Commercial school graduating class of thirty five will leave Milwaukee at 7 19 Thursday morning for Cranston to picnic at Archie Hunter home. Ex-student Hunter invited the class. A basket lunch will be enjoyed at noon and at 6 oclock. They return on the 8 oclock train.
Old Clifton Iowa at home gatherings and visits round the community. E S Freeland visits daughter Mrs. W F Marston while Lyle Duncan recovers from a sprained ankle. Attendees include Hank, Wehmeyer, Bretz, and Brauns funeral guests. Houses, neighbors, and farmers rejoice in fine days.
Mrs. Taco Tabor of Bloomington Indiana received a telegram announcing the death of her only brother Addison Sharp Cardington Ohio, who died after being born May 7 and was about 76 years old. The message notes prior illnesses and multiple visits.
Rev Schultz of Muscatine called on Wednesday at Martin Schweitzer and Lou Teichers. Samuel C. Peasley of Long Beach California and Leslie W. Peasley of Persia Iowa were visitors at Mrs Maria Hoopes home. Miss Ryan of Locust Grove was ill so no school Friday. Hubert C. Tabor of Copperfield Colorado returned home after visiting Mrs Tacy Tabor. Edith Garnes returned from Cranston. Mother's Day planned for Bloomingdale church next Sunday May 16. Oscar Drake and sister Ida attended funeral of their aunt Roy in Muscatine. M Y Howe of Muscatine joined Tacy Tabor for dinner.
Miss Lena Gersie wrapped up a successful Union school term as visitors filled the event. Local families and friends from Adams and Stringtown visited homes and attended the Union exercises. A ball game between Adams and Nichols ended 11 to 12 in favor of Adams.
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