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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1902

Page

7

Chaperons Delight Muscatine Audience With Grand Opera Show

Muscatine residents packed the Grand Opera house to enjoy the Chaperons A lively program featured 60 performers including Eva Tanguay the female detective and Joseph C Miron as the lead. The troupe travels next to Ottumwa Oskaloosa Des Moines with further stops planned. Friday offers The Taming of the Shrew by Charles B Hanford and Company. Old Arkansaw and the Musical Union orchestra also drew praise.

Muscatine Theater Grand Opera House Latin Quarter Paris Alexandria Egypt Adam Hogg Cincinnati Pork International Society For the Suppression of Vice Bassini Lovg Joseph C. Miron Harry Conor Violet Smilax Nellie Follis Edd. Redway Schnitzel Walter Jones Algernon O’shaugnessy Muscatine Opera House Ottumwa Oskaloosa Des Moines Charles B. Hanford Old Arkansaw Musical Union Orchestra

Pleasant Ways for Summer Days

Grand Trunk railway publishes a new summer tourist folder titled Pleasant Ways for Summer Days. Copies and other descriptive literature are available on application to Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. and T. A. at 135 Adams St., Chicago.

Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Chicago

Coffee Heart Health Benefit Told by Mrs Courtright

Mrs J M Courtright of Minneapolis testifies that switching from Mocha and Java coffee to Postum improved her and her husband’s heart health after a form of heart disease appeared. She describes a brewing method and notes Postum tastes like coffee, urging others to try it.

Husband J. M. Courtright Third Street Minneapolis Minn

West Liberty Woman Breaks Arm in Fall

Mrs. M. Tomlinson of West Liberty fell Tuesday and broke both bones in the right arm just above the wrist.

M. Tomlinson West Liberty

Mrs Roser Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

A Denver resident Mrs Ida L Roser says after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered from female troubles and fatigue. She reports renewed health and ability to perform duties, and urges others to try the product with Mrs Pinkham's free advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Denver Ipa L. Roser 1Sth Ave Col

Epworth League Officers Named By First Methodist

The Epworth League at First Methodist church names officers for the coming year and installs them soon. Officers include President C H Mark Spiritual work Mrs H H Arnold Mercy and help Mrs Emma Cone Literary Miss Lessie Robertson Social W D Peck Treasurer Ed Astwatter Secretary Miss Belle McCoy Organist Miss Edna Francis Chorister Mrs J M Beck Delegates to district convention at Oxford June 4 and 5 are W D Peck and Miss Bessie Robertson Alternates Mrs Anna Jepson and Mrs Emma Cone W D Peck to present a paper for Muscatine as selected by Dr C L Stafford pastor to lead a praise service with Muscatine providing a leader.

Epworth League of the First Methodist Church C. H. Mark H. H. Arnold Emma Cone Lessie Robertson W. D. Peck Ed. Astwatter Belle McCoy Edna Francis J. M. Beck Oxford Bessie Robertson Anna Jepson Muscatine C. L. Stafford

Shrine linked travel sale spans Pacific cities

Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine based in San Francisco and the National Convention Trav elers' Protective Association announce a sale from May 27th to June 8th with a 69 day limit. For rates and routes call C. R. I. and P. passenger depot. C. M. Gould, Agent.

Los Angeles California Portland Oregon Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine San Francisco National Convention Travelers’ Protective Association Ore C. M. Gould

Sunday School and Class Meeting at Oak Grove Chapel

A notice indicates that Sunday school should be held at Oak Grove Chapel on Sunday at 10 o'clock, followed by a class meeting. The change from Tuesday announcement to Sunday services is noted in the record.

Eagle Lodge No. 19 Workman Hall Batterson Block East Second Street Oak Grove

Man with weak digestion learns to work and live better

A weary husband and father suffers through daily toil and longs for quiet. Digestive disease is blamed for his decline. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is touted to cure stomach and digestive disorders, restoring strength. Mr. Vanderwater of Chicago reports notable improvement after six bottles and several pellets. He credits Dr. Pierce and offers thanks.

Banbury Cross Dr. Pierce Agai A. J. Vanderwater West Division Street Chicago Ill Golden Medical Discovery Pierce

Mrs Elizabeth Dobbs Dies After Long Illness at 87

Elizabeth Longstreth Dobbs died at her daughter’s home in Momence on Wednesday May 14 1902 at age 87 after Easter sickness from chronic gastritis and senility. Born February 15 1815 in Phoenixville Pa she married Andrew Dobbs in 1845 and had seven children four living Marion Dobbs Chester Dobbs Mrs Charles McNichols and Mrs Anna Sinclair. The family moved from Iowa to Creston then to Momence. Funeral services were held at her residence and burial followed in Muscatine Melpine cemetery after a brief service in Momence. her husband was unable to travel.

Elizabeth Dobbs Charles S. McNichols Dobbs Elizabeth Longstreth Phoenixville Andrew Dobbs Marion B. Dobbs Creston Chester P. Dobbs Clark South Dakota Anna E. Sinclair Chicago Momence Iowa Presbyterian Church A. W. Higby Episcopal Church Muscatine Melpine

G A R Encampment in Des Moines May 20 22

G A R encampment in Des Moines Indiana runs from May 20 to 22 with ticket sales on May 19 20 and 21. Round trip fare applies with return by May 24. C M Gould listed.

Des Moines C. M. Gould

Digestive Woes Warned Against Overeating and Underdigestion

An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and bloating noting that both underfed and overeating harm the stomach. It claims the product digests food without strain, relieves fullness, belching, and stomach trouble, and includes a testimonial from Lemuel James of Marysville Ohio.

Lemuel James Marysville O

Canadian Pacific Railway Scenic Route Promotion

Canadian Pacific Railway invites travelers to view famed scenery along its route. Tickets offered at low excursion rates for conventions and sightseeing. Literature available from railway agents and A B Shaw General Agent, Pass Dept, Chicago.

Canadian Pacific Railway

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