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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1906

Page

4

Local notes and ads center on land sales and pianos

Local items report on sales and notices from H Schmidt Sons Co and Thormann Mfg Co. Miss Pansy Brewer visits Knoxvillerelatives, J Risley Reuling buys Mulberry street property. Paudhet’s band heads to Wilton for Decoration Day, then Muscatine for Hare’s Hall ball. Firemen praised for saving a home and a merchants meeting at the Commercial club rooms is announced. Louis Lindner’s father’s illness updates arrive from Chicago.

Paudhet Wilton Muscatine Hare's Hall Retail Merchants’ Association Dcnas H. Gobble

Make Room Sale Cuts Prices on 14 Pianos

A Make Room Sale by H. Schmitt & Son Co. offers large reductions on 14 reliable pianos. The ad urges buyers to seize the opportunity and grasp the deal.

Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office May 15 1906

Week ending May 15 1906 list of unclaimed letters shows men A Baker George Cap ple A J Hedges W R Jaqua Homer Johnson Wm T Martin W P Mathews Geo Pfeefer Charlie Roddie Edward Runge E G Weed and women Carrie Wolford Lindon Miss Jessie Flace Mrs Maud Smith. Parties must say advertised per P NM W D Burk postmaster.

Muscatine Iowa A. Baker George Capple A. J. Hedges W. R. Jaqua Homer Johnson Wm. T. Martin W. P. Mathews Geo. Pfeefer Charlie Roddie Edward Runge E. G. Weed Carrie Wolford Lindon Jessie Flace Maud Smith W. D. Burk

Make Room Sale Offers Reliable Pianos at Reductions

If you want a piano you could not ask for a better opportunity of getting a reliable piano at an actual reduction, such as we are offering at our Make Room Sale.

H. Schmidt & Son Co

Furnished room and board offered via journal ad

Inquiry seeks a furnished room and meals arranged through the Journal office under care of N. Contact details not provided in the fragment. The notice appears as a simple lodging request segment.

Gale Pee Care Journal Eee

Satin skin cream promises satiny smooth skin

A brief note describes satin skin cream for wet skin, claiming to give a satiny, smooth finish priced at 25c.

Muscatine and Clinton Baseball Today and Tomorrow

Muscatine Independents host Clinton Independents on the local ball grounds this afternoon with a rematch set for tomorrow. Clinton recently defeated Chicago Union Giants 3 to 2 in Chicago and is praised as a top midwest minor league caliber squad. Attendance is expected as 4 PM games accommodate local business schedules.

Muscatine Independents Clinton Independents Middle West Clinton Chicago Chicago Union Giants Clinton Lads

Newbro’s Herpicide Gains Popularity and Claims

The ad touts Newbro’s Herpicide as a scalp cleanser that removes dandruff causing microbes, prevents hair loss, and strengthens hair. It claims the product is a desirable dressing and should be used to guard against dandruff, with samples available by sending 10 cents to The Herpicide Co. in Detroit and sales through Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Havercamp

Firemen Called Out for Chimney Fire at C. O. Smith Home

Fire alarm sounded around 1 p.m. at the corner of Orange and Fifth as a chimney blockage caused smoke to rise through the roof. Firemen arrived to extinguish the chimney fire with no damage reported to the residence or contents.

C. O. Smith Orange and Fifth Streets

Y M C A Dedication At Mt Pleasant

Secretary Jameson of the local Y M C A left this morning to attend the dedication of the new Y M C A building at Mt Pleasant. The structure cost 75000 dollars and is described as beautiful.

Jameson Mt. Pleasant

Remains to Arrive Friday for Mrs. Gerdes Sr

Mrs. Fred Gerdes Jr receives word from her husband that the remains of Mrs. Fred Gerdes Sr will arrive Friday morning. The interment is planned for the city cemetery.

Fred Gerdes Fred Gerdes, Sr Fred Gerdes, Jr

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Marketed After Accident

Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as preventing fatalities after injuries and healing cuts burns and sores. Sells for 25 cents at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

Bucklen Havercamip

White Prairie Social Notes Wide Range of Sunday Visits

White Prairie Louisiana May 15. Mr and Mrs Frank Duffee spent Sunday evening at Henry Maurer home. Mr and Mrs Henry Mark spent Sunday with friends nearby. Ed Friedli lost a valuable horse recently.

White Prairie Frank Duffee Henry Maurer Henry Mark Ed. Friedli

East Hill plans bivouac and band concert for troops

East Hill hosts plan for Fifty fourth Iowa regiment to bivouac on Weed park first night, with a march to Davenport and a band concert by Ottumwa's regimental eight piece ensemble. Soldiers will inspect the camp and residents may attend Governor day events after the trek.

East Hill Iowa Weed Park Bishop Weed’s Park Ottumwa

Shoop Family Reunion At Home Of Mrs McKeane

The Shoop family gathers at the home of Mrs M R McKeane in Columbus Junction for a reunion. Walter and wife arrive from Mississippi and Selly and wife from Missouri join relatives Dora Join J B McElwain Mrs Harvey Wagner and Will Shoop are in town. Selly and wife plan Missouri departure soon Walter and wife leave later this month Mrs A S Thompson hosts guests in honor of Mrs G R King of Iowa City with a pleasant evening.

Columbus Junction Shoop M. R. McKeane West Hill Walter Mississippi Selly Missouri Dora J. B. McElwain Harvey Wagner Will Shoop A. S. Thompson G. R. King Iowa City Thompson

Grape-Nuts Promises Brain Support For Workers

An advertisement claims brain work depletes phosphate of potash and that only natural food can rebuild brain tissue. It promotes Grape-Nuts as the solution, stating it supplies the needed minerals through food and invites ten days of trial, with production by Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.

Nature Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Pretty Lone Tree wedding unites Miss Minnie Oglevee and Dr. Charles Rawhouser

A private ceremony at Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Oglevee home in Lone Tree united Miss Minnie Oglevee and Dr. Charles Rawhouser of Salem Ia. Rev Black officiated. Attendants Miss Ethel Mason and Glen Babbitt. The couple planned a two week visit to St Paul and will be at home in Salem after June 1.

B. M. Oglevee Lone Tree Minnie Oglevee Charles Rawhouser Salem Black Reformed Church of Edith Oglevee Marguerite Hinkel John Rawhouser Keokuk Ethel Mason Cedar Rapids Glen Babbitt Emilax Professor Bangs Nichols Miss Oglevee Rawhouser St. Paul Tey Iowa David Rawhouser H. M. Gilkey W. E. Whicher Columbus City H. Shrader Washington, Ia J. L. Rawhouser John Keoink Clara Pelton Frank Hinkel Marguerite Alice Gettert H. H. Edmurds W. E. Kinsman Hattie Schmwertfeger Addie Stiles Muscatine Cleora Price Oshkosh Wis

Federation of Women's Clubs Meets at Public Library

The regular monthly meeting of the Federation of Women's clubs was held at the public library yesterday afternoon. Mrs. J M Kemble was absent, so Mrs. D S McDermid presided. The garbage committee was continued with no definite garbage plan established.

The Federation of Women’s Clubs J. M. Kemble Federation D. S. McDermid

Women’s clubs discuss health rules and hospital seating

Mrs. J. H. Eversmeyer is named chair of the Federation finance committee with members from The Progressive Women The Twentieth Century club The Fortnightly The Shades and the Mothers' club. A hospital bed plan for Hershey hospital and rubber matting costs are to be studied. Maquoketa hosts district federation convention with delegates Mrs. Eversmeyer Critz Blackwell and Miss Hayes attending.

Board of Health J. H. Eversmeyer Twentieth Century Club The Shades Mothers’ Club Hershey Hospital Maquoketa Muscatine A. F. Critz Federation J. S. Blackwell Katherine Hayes

Farther Lights Meeting Presents Indian Program

The Farther Lights society of the First Baptist church holds its quarterly meeting at Z. W. Hutchinson on Mulberry street with an Indian study program and refreshments. Readings include Early History of Indians and Education of the Indians, plus songs, piano pieces, and a Cheyenne religion paper.

Farther Lights Society of the First Baptist Church Z. W. Hutchinson Mulberry Street Julia Hutchin A. J. Kempton Mark Coyner Miss Raff Hiawatha G. B. Samuels F. E. Schmidt Jessie Stirlen Blanche Munn

Y P C U elects Tama delegate at church meeting

The Y P C U of the United Brethren church held a meeting to elect a delegate to the Tama convention on June 16 and appoint a nominating committee for officers. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, June 11. Committee members are Mrs. Hare Nellie Bryant and B Hyink. A social hour followed with games and refreshments.

United Brethren Church Tama Iowa Hare Nellie Bryant B. Hyink

Dorcas Society Calls Meeting at Mrs Stanwood Home

The Dorcas society will hold a called meeting at Mrs M O Stanwood’s home on West Second Street tomorrow afternoon. A good attendance is desired.

Dorcas Society

Ellen Hanley Hosts S. S. 8 Club at Mulberry Street Home

Miss Ellen Hanley acted as hostess to the members of the S. S. 8 club gathering at her Mulberry street residence last evening.

Ellen Hanley Mulberry Street

Tyme Social at Grace English Lutheran May 29

The Grace English Lutheran church hosts a Hard Tyme social in its church parlors on Tuesday May 29. Proceeds support church activities inviting all members and neighbors to attend.

League of the Grace English Lutheran Church

Weed Park Club Meeting Set for May 16 at 3 PM

The Weed Park club schedules a regular session at the club house tomorrow May 16 at 3 o clock in the afternoon. A picnic lunch will be served at 6 o clock.

Weed Park Club

Members Requested to Come Prepared at Oclock Meeting

A brief note states members are asked to be ready and arrive prepared for the o'clock meeting. The exact time is not specified in the readable text.

Spalding Club Meeting With Miss Anna Dwyer

The Spalding club will meet this evening with Miss Anna Dwyer at 307 East Eighth Street.

Spalding Club Anna Dwyer East Eighth Street

Foley's Honey and Tar Warns Against Imitations

Advertisement from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store warns that Foley & Co. Chicago originated Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and cautions customers to avoid imitations with similar names, noting the genuine product comes in a yellow package.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley Foley's Havercamp’s

Appendix Kept Busy Warding Off Constipation Dangers

An ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills to ease constipation with a 25 cent price and Havercamp s Prescription Drug as the source.

Dr. King Havercamp’s

Decorate the Graves Committee Appointed in Company C

At the regular meeting of Company C a committee was formed to decorate the graves of deceased members. The panel includes Captain Norton as chairman, with Lieutenant Lockhart, Lieutenant Othmer, Sergeant Othmer, and Major Tillie. Three new members were elected: Calvin Baker, Jacob Meisner, and Jacob Woods.

Company C Norton Lockhart Othmer Tillie Calvin Baker Jacob Meisner Jacob Woods

Batterson Stores correction on spring suits price

A correction clarifies a typographical error in last evening's Batterson Stores ad. The item should read 12 spring suits at 5.90 dollars each, worth 15 to 20 dollars, not 12 spring suits at 50 cents. The Daily Journal fixes the price to prevent reader misunderstanding.

Batterson Stores The Daily Journal Journal

Card of Thanks to Friends for Kind Deeds

We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and acquaintances for kind deeds during our bereavement. Mrs. Carl Hagermann and Children.

Carl Hagermann

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