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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
7
Local residents make short trips and returns throughout the city as Cotter and Letts visitors shop, visit relatives, and head home. Multiple notes mention Fr iday departures to Iowa City West Liberty Keokuk and Des Moines for errands and events.
Rev. H. W. Tuttle, state missionary of Iowa Congregational churches, will lead Mulford church services on Sunday May 30 with Rev. W. H. Thomlinson and Rev. J. H. Buckley at Big Rock. He will speak morning and evening as part of efforts to rejuvenate church work. The Ladies Aid of Mulford church plans a Wednesday meeting at the church with business and social sessions and refreshments.
South Muscatine route will eliminate the 3000-foot trestle along the river from Linn street to South Muscatine. Dirt from Whiskey Hollow will be dumped to raise the elevation and finish by July first. The trestle required costly reinforcements, and the filling project will reduce maintenance expenses.
The Musserville Methodist Church has a busy week with two key events. On Tuesday the Standard Bearers meet at Mrs. David Foster’s home for a program and refreshments. On Wednesday the Ladies Aid society holds a semi monthly meeting at the church parlors to discuss church matters and business. Miss Emma Rink returns from Iowa City and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Webb are mentioned.
Nine of ten rheumatism cases are muscle rheumatism caused by cold or dampness and do not need internal treatment. Relief comes from applying Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging the affected parts at each use. The liniment is agreeable and offers pain relief worth its cost. Price 25 cents, large size 50 cents.
Advert says Q-Ban Hair Restorer and Tonic reverse gray hair and boost hair vigor. Testimonials from John Birkholtz and Lucela Mason claim color return and reduced shedding with six bottles. Free 50 cent bottle offer at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store. ask your druggist.
An old newspaper notice certifies Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy refunding money if it fails to cure cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia and consumption, asserts no opiates, and identifies A. W. Morgan as the druggist with a yellow package.
At Turner hall Thursday night the Maenmercher arranged a June 13 trip to Burlington aboard the steamer Columbia. Lunch and refreshments will be served and no intoxicants will be dispensed on the boat. A Maennerchor concert will grace both outbound and return legs.
At a Miriam Rebekahs meeting at the I O O F hall plans were made to attend the district convention in Wapello on June 9. Most of the women indicated they would go and a large group is expected to depart. Details will be finalized at the May 28 gathering.
Clark Coleman was sent to Ft. Madison penitentiary for an indeterminate term with a maximum of 20 years after being found guilty at Cedar Rapids of assault with intent to commit robbery. Judge Ellison gave the sentence. Coleman's wife, a Muscatine resident, attended.
Clara Marolf of Stockton visited East Wapsie on Sunday. Wm. Hudson is sick with heart and throat trouble. Robert Brooks and wife from West Liberty spent Sunday with Chas. Brooks. Harry Buckman of West Liberty stayed with Emmet Buckman. Mrs. James Berry called on A. Maroli. Robert Maurer and son Fred visited A. Maroli on Sunday.
Last evening at the German Evangelical church parsonage Miss Johanna Fuhlmann and John Maylone were united in marriage Rev John Jans officiating Only relatives and a few friends attended Miss Fuhlmann is the daughter of Rudolph and Mrs Fuhlman East Hill The groom is the son of George Maylone of Park Place They will reside at 106 East Second street.
North Concord residents report visitors and new arrivals, including Floyd Johnston and family from Indian Creek visiting S. L. Johnston. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jne Watson on Sunday. Miss Sweet Johnston is ill with appendicitis, Dr Armentrout attends. Clare Wagner helps with housework for Mrs David Gage. Geo Wince and Noah Wagner visited Chas Wagner at his sister’s home, and Mary Wince of Cairo visited.
Des Moines official G. A. Wrightman, secretary of the Iowa State Manufacturers association, will speak to the Muscatine Commercial club Monday evening. E. A. Ogilvie will present the booster trip financial report showing a small surplus after expenses. Members are urged to attend.
Lottie Chodzinski fled from a suitor who pressed for marriage after a man pursued her in Chicago. The incident occurred in May as she escaped to safety amid the pursuit and reported actions.
Lottie Chodzinski, 16, formerly of St Joseph county Indiana, escaped a locked room in a home where a suitor Michael Ciesisiski wanted to force marriage. South Bend police identify her as wanted for burglary in Indiana, while Ciesisiski claims the girl stole a watch and money. She denies it.
An ad touts Lanen's Family Medicine, claiming it relieves indigestion sour stomach constipation headache and backache quickly. A 25 cent package is advertised at druggists or dealers with a promise of immediate relief.
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