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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1909

Page

2

Jeccers Elected at Iowa Eclectic Medical Society Meeting

In Des Moines the Iowa State Eclectic Medical Society elected officers for the next year. The next meeting is set for Des Moines in May 1910. Resolutions praised retiring president Dr E B Fulham and thanked Library trustees and Relavuca Hospital managers. New officers include President B C Minkler Des Moines and Treasurer W M Maple Des Moines Ta.

Iowa State Eclectic Medical Society Des Moines E. B. Fulham Relavuca Hospital B. C. Minkler M. D I. C. Taylor Liberty Center E. E. Gadd P. F. Price Milo W. M. Maple M. D. Des Moines

Dr Kings New Discovery Promoted For Coughs

An old advert touts Dr King s New Discovery as the cure for coughs and colds with prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar from Haver Camp s Prescription Drug Store.

Dr. King Havercamp

Take John Junkin to Centerville in murder case

John Junkin an Ottumwa Negro accused of murdering Clara Rosen was moved from Fort Madison to Centerville to stand trial in Appanoose County. He arrived in Columbus Junction at 10 24 pm and departed at 11 30 pm under guard, appearing subdued but not visibly fearful.

Columbus Junction John Junkin Clara Rosen Centerville Appanoose County Junkin Fort Madison

Alumni Reunion Dinner and Games at Muscatine High School

The Muscatine High School Alumni Association holds a strictly informal reunion for the 1909 graduates at the high school on June 9 with reminiscences by early graduates including Mrs. L. E. Brown and fellow speakers from classes 1866 to 1897. A later Class Game pits seniors and juniors against a mixed team at the fair grounds with Captain Appel’s squad reported in peak form.

Muscatine High School Alumni Association L. E. Brown Thomas Orchestra Julia Hutchinson Chester A. Richard Oliver D. Munn Eva Johnson Blanche Munn Jessie Stirlen G. B. Samuels F. W. Eichoff Frank D. Throop Fair Grounds Spphs Appel Emma Underwood

Sue Browning Named Official Stenographer at State Convention

Mrs Lena Ring of Marion Iowa informs Sue Browning of this city she is appointed official stenographer for the Iowa State convention of Woman's Relief Corps and Patriotic societies to be held in Ft Dodge this summer. Browning, proprietor of Muscatine Business College, has years of stenography experience.

Sue Browning Lena T. Ring Marion Iowa Woman's Relief Corps and Patriotic Societies Ft. Dodge Miss Browning Muscatine Business College

Woman's Relief Corps Industrial Meeting Report

The Woman's Relief Corps met Thursday afternoon at the G A R hall with a fair attendance. Much work was accomplished and those who led Thursday were Mesdames Kensel Snaviey Long and Graff. After the business session a social time followed with refreshments.

Woman's Relief Corps Industrial G. A. R. Hall

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted As Liver Remedy

Advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for biliousness and torpid liver. It claims gentle action, no griping, and benefits such as relief from headaches and indigestion. Includes testimonials from Mack Clark and Noah Hatfield and offers free samples by mail from Dr W B Caldwell 595 Caldwell opidg Monticello Illinois.

Mack Clark Earlington Dr. Caldwell Noah B. Hatfield Zalma

Painful treatment of sciatic rheumatism cured by Pink Pills

Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as a superior remedy for sciatic rheumatism. A testimonial from George H Owen of South Framingham Massachusetts describes long struggle with back pain, weight loss, and reliance on morphine injections before using the pills. He credits improved blood condition and full recovery after steady use. The ad promotes purchase by mail or at druggists, 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50.

Williams George H. Owen Lincoln Street South Framingham Mass

Corps Set Next Meeting With Entertaining Members Named

The Corps will meet again next month. Those who will entertain are Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Kiefner and Mrs. Carl.

Reed Jacobs Kiefner Carl

Levee Lease Revoked Over Koehler Violations

In Muscatine the city council ordered Conrad Koehler to vacate the Muscatine levee after findings that he used three times the leased area for sand boats and stored old barrels on the landing. The lease at five dollars a month for the fish market drew criticism for stifling competition. The measure passed five to three with Aldermen Len Holmes Hahn Bersch Nietzel in support.

Muscatine Levee Leu Conrad Koehler Second Ward Mr. Len Len Holmes Hahn Bersch Nietzel Hess Robbins Hartwig

Wilton Man Loses Foot Riding Freight Train

William McSwiggin of Wilton Iowa lost his right foot after attempting to jump from a moving Rock Island freight train between Wilton and Durant. He was returned to Wilton where Dr A R Leith attended him. amputation was the likely outcome.

Wilton Rock Island Durant William McSwiggin A. R. Leith

Franklin Benjamin Firm Wins Muscatine Electric Contract

The Franklin Benjamin company of Iowa City won Muscatine’s electric lighting contract at the council meeting with a bid of 75 dollars per light per year for arc lamps, beating Citizens' Railway and Light at 82.50. A 500 dollar certified check accompanied the bid. The contract runs five years with a 25 year franchise. lights to begin within 90 days and a new power house started promptly.

Franklin Benjamin Company Iowa City Muscatine Benjamin Company Citizens’ Railway and Light Company Franklin Benjamin Oecelwein

Local Social and Travel Notes from West Liberty

West Liberty residents report travel plans and visits. Mrs. George Moore travels to Muscatine to visit relatives through Saturday. Nellie Nichols visits Iowa City, returns home by evening train. Mrs. J. B. Luse heads to Davenport for a few days with relatives. S. W. Mer cer, H. J. Ditmars and F. E. Ayers depart for lumber properties in Arkansas. Frank Meyers and Vinton Holmes journey to Des Moines for the Iowa State field meet. Grover Stoker arrives from Pennsylvania.

West Liberty George Moore Muscatine Cyrus Overman Nellie Nichols Iowa City J. B. Luse Davenport George Osborn Messrs H. J. Ditmars S. W. Mercer F. E. Ayers Arkansas Frank Meyers Vinton Holmes Des Moines Grover Stoker Pennsylvania

Start the day right with E C Corn Flakes and Egg O See

Health is a state of normal function and a remedy lies in wholesome food and open air exercise. The ad urges a first meal of E C Corn Flakes or Egg O See Wheat Flakes with milk or cream to promote energy, temper, and productivity. It claims the Egg O See process makes the products tasty and healthful.

Local Residents Attend Visits and School Banquet Summary

Notices list many residents traveling to Iowa City Washington and Denver for visits and business. Family and friends gather as Mrs Cora Stoker, Mrs Eva Hogue and others travel. The junior class hosts the second annual banquet at the Hise hotel with remarks from student leaders and a Virgil verse poem.

William Tripp Iowa City R. G. Ramsey W. Morris Davenport Walter Luse Washington, Ia Daugherty James Oostendorp Verna Watkins Nichols William Bodman North Calhoun Steet W. H. Kunkle William F. Perry Mississippi Avenue Jerry Evans Ebie Emler Walcott Pythian Sisters West Liberty Temple Anna M. Cox Denver Colo Eva Hogue Haswell A. McGuire Albert E. Smith Breckinridge Minn Mansfield Ohio Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Hise Hotel Harry Chesebro Howard Anderson Jean Protzman Lorene Allison Meyers

What Next by Superintendent Schall

J. B. Luse attends the Davenport grocers state convention this week for professional duties and discussion of association matters.

Schall J. B. Luse Davenport Grocers

Zemo Promises Quick Cure for Eczema

A. W. Morgan, the Druggist, endorses Zemo as an honest medicine for external use that stops itching and destroys germs. The advert claims it has cured more chronic eczema and skin diseases than all other remedies combined.

Zemo A. W. Morgan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mark the Marquette Building Chicago la Salle W. G. Block CO Portland Mira Hershey Lumber Company Muscatine Bee Supply House G. W. Lindle Walnut Street Jeccers B. C. Minkler, M. D Des Columbus Junc Tion Woman's Relief Corps Mefat W. B. Caldwell Caldwell Opidg Monticello Iil Conrad Kroehler WM. Meswiggin Vere Fell GUT OF Town Cliffords Cedar Street Shiflet E. J. Valet del Swain Green Street Lucas Hershey Avenue Smalley Avenue Park Avenue Poplar Eighth Oregon Street Benham, Sampson Wisconsin Street GEO. M. Conway, Inc Sioux City, Iowa Alee Moline Theatre Theodore Thomas Orchestra Frederick Stock Concert Choral Union Thomas Gounod Moline Schmidt Cora Stoker East Third Street Second Street Citizens’ Rail Way & Light Co Fisch Building East Second Streee
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