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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
7
Focal news notes Father Vaughan at the Grand tonight under Knights of Columbus auspices. Roach Musser Hose Co invites Tri Cities excursion next Sunday May 24. Local ads promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Swan's Down cake flour.
James B. Roseman of East Lawn fell from a ladder while painting his home and sustained a severe injury. He received medical care and is resting easier today.
C H Spaethe and M M Anson of Local Post Muscatine returned from Keokuk Ia where 100 delegates attended the Travelers' Protective association convention. Mayor Strimbak welcomed delegates. T W McKown was elected president and Frank Rainbow secretary treasurer. Spaethe and Anson joined committees. next gathering set for Burlington Iowa.
An advertisement touts Blanchard's Eczema Lotion for itching and psoriasis with a free skin diagnosis by Prof J Blanchard at 8xil Cottage Grove Archicago. It claims the lotion will diagnose how the disease will act and disappear under use. Sold at Havere camp's Prescription Drug store in Muscatine Iowa.
The body of the late W Utter was taken to Fredonia this morning on No 1. Pallbearers at the depot were F Fisher L M Woods A F Johnson Edward Hennaker Robert Armstrong and C W Durkee. The funeral was at 10 o'clock from Cedar Bethel church with interment in the cemetery there.
Brethren are requested to gather at the lodge rooms at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon to attend the funeral of our late brother J Scott Richman. Transportation to the cemetery has been arranged. Per W al.
Advertising copy by Edward Butler of New York promises tours that cover most of the city quickly and cheaply. It offers protection against confidence men, hotel arrangements, and shopping by mail with escorts at unspecified depots. Include party size and request terms.
The funeral of John Stoker, 41, was held at the Christian church in West Liberty with Woodmen of America in charge. Interment followed at Oakridge cemetery. He was born in Stillwater, Pennsylvania, married Cora Propst, and left a wife, two children, and surviving relatives.
Lyons Fire Department seeks Muscatine volunteers to join a big celebration in Lyons on June 4. A special train and band may be arranged, with Muscatine sending a delegation. Events include hose races, ladder climbing, and a grand parade with prizes and exhibitions by Lyons C L Root Drill Corps.
In Chicago on May 18 the socialist national convention voted to ban manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor but, minutes later, a Milwaukee delegate exposed the mistake and the body swiftly reversed the resolution.
Harry B. Seem bought the J. Asthalter residence at 113 East Sixth Street for 2500 dollars on a Saturday afternoon. Seem will take possession around July 1 after Asthalter moves to the Page property on East Fifth Street he recently purchased.
The May Breakfast at First Congregational on May 20 runs 6 30 to 9 30 a m with a 25 cent charge. May 21 devotional services led by Deacons followed by semi annual business meeting and committee reports. Kensington club to meet May 27 to organize a ball team. Mulford Congregational hosts Brotherhood social May with speaker C A W Kent and male choir. Prayer meeting at 7 pm to fit Flynn classes.
First Presbyterian Church hosts Westminster Guild meeting Tuesday evening with Mrs Abbot leading a study on uplifting China. Ladies of the Aid Society are to be entertained Friday afternoon by Mesdames McGrew Bogard Legler Wilford Kautz and C Will. Refreshments to be served. Presbyterian Brotherhood postponed to next week Tuesday when Rev J W Potter will give an address.
Monday at 7 45 p m a stereopticon view and lecture on the Salvation Army by Capt Roper of Massachusetts. Tuesday at 6 30 p m a men's banquet and social with a paper on Divorce by Harry D Horst. Friday prayer meeting led by M W Stirlen W D Bowlby and Mathew Wes trate. Sunday Rev Geo D Rogers of Washington Ia will preach and address the Baraca class. Rev Judson Kempton is in Oklahoma City.
Mon day night choir practice at Fourth and Cedar Streets starting 7 45. Tuesday trustee meeting at 7. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 45, both in South Muscatine and at the church. Thursday rehearsal. Friday Epworth League concert at 8. Free admission. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday at Mrs Louis Ruthenberg’s home and Friday at the church.
Tuesday evening the board of stewards will meet at the church Wednesday evening teachers meeting at Mrs Fisher home Mulberry avenue Thursday evening regular prayer meeting Friday afternoon Kensington club at the church U B Men's club meets at the fair grounds park Wednesday at 6 o'clock prep for upcoming events
Grace Lutheran Church offers an evening study class Monday at 7 30. Wednesday features the Ladies Aid Society at 2, with another evening class at 8 30. Thursday includes a prayer meeting at 7 45 with song prayer and Bible exposition on the Gospel according to John chapter 1.
Sunday school begins at 2 30 p m with preaching at 3 30 p m Baptism of children offered Ladies Aid meets at Mrs William Morris home at 2 p m Prayer meeting with catechetical lesson Friday at 6 45 p m
The Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting at First M. E. Church schedules a postponed Brotherhood of St. Paul session. Mr. Potter will speak on the subject announced last week with special music. All are invited to attend.
Riverview Park Chicago unveils the Marine Causeway on May 3, an expansive riverside avenue linking the Bowery to a new picnic grove with thousands of trees. The area features boat landings, river views, terraced banks, flowering parterres, and attractions including Monitor and Merrimac Paul Revere's Ride and The Aerial Coaster along a lit, gilded waterfront.
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