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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
5
The St Matthias Parochial school holds its commencement on Wednesday afternoon at the Grand opera house. Miss Helen Kleinfelder will receive a diploma after completing the academic course. The program includes an operetta, essays, and musical and declamatory numbers with many students participating.
Prof L Keiser spoke on The Development of a Fruitful Life before a large audience at the German Baptist church last evening. The hour long sermon impressed listeners with careful handling of the theme and multiple viewpoints on attaining a fruitful life.
Rochester preacher Prof. Keiser travels through Iowa speaking at German Baptist churches. He teaches that honoring God and obeying commandments should motivate Christians to work harder and accomplish more in daily life.
George E. Throop deputy county auditor received notice today that his brother in law and cousin W B Throop of Burlington Iowa was appointed general superintendent of the Nebraska district of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. Throop has led Iowa lines for three years and now oversees all lines west of the Missouri river except Wyoming and Montana. W B Throop has 37 years with the C B Q and has worked in construction and operating departments.
Dr William Finn of Cedar Rapids completed the Niagara 2 boat in Muscatine and made a maiden voyage down the Mississippi and up the Cedar River to his hometown. He traveled with his family amid unusually high river levels and reported smooth sailing.
In Grandview Iowa on May 19 Miss Edna Williams and William Schweitzer were married at the Williams home by Rev Newsome attended by Evelyn Riley of Mt Vernon Leila Lieberknecht and Harold Williams. They drove to Columbus Junction then to Florida for their honeymoon. Edna Williams is a DePauw art school graduate and William Schweitzer is a prosperous Grandview merchant. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Hunt of Muscatine Mr and Mrs Newsome of Wapello and Mr and Mrs Geo Schweitzer and Mr and Mrs Charles Schweitzer of Oakville.
Wilton residents report midweek travel and visits. Robert Dilley traveled to Muscatine for the day to see friends. Mrs. Frank Blanchard visited relatives and returned to Gladwin. Gail Crispin went back to Long Grove after visiting. Fred McCartney headed to Muscatine for business and calls on Tom Killion. Will Crow arrived from Muscatine for a short visit. Bertha Krueger of Muscatine paused in Wilton en route to Moscow. Mrs. Jesse Van Fossen returned home after visiting Muscatine. George Heabner conducted business in town on Wednesday.
Charles Markee of Muscatine visits Davenport with friends. Mr and Mrs McKinley Bigford return from Muscatine. L E Bingham leaves for West Liberty to handle business and visit relatives. An educational exhibit will be held Friday at the school hall showcasing pupils work. H B Strong travels to Davenport for a grocerymen meeting. Hazel Gatton visits West Liberty and Alice Piggott goes to Muscatine. Grant Carl visits from Tipton. Elmer Hain travels from Muscatine toward Moscow. George Woodhouse visits Muscatine. Floyd Teeple heads to Long Grove for business matters. Harry Fox visits Moscow. Will McGee visits Pine Mills. George Holzhauer returns from Davenport business. Nellie Shaughnessy departs for Muscatine. C A Kiser returns from Davenport meeting. L H Trent returns to Davenport after business. Lizzie Jordan returns to Hardin Neb. Will Mahoney arrives from Chicago for a few days. J E Smith and C Hucke depart for Govan Mo for a week of business. Foley's Urine Laxative promotes health of liver and digestion for spring. A W Morgan, druggist.
Sam Orvitz arrived from Rock Island and is visiting at the home of Ben Goldstein on East Seventh Street.
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