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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1909

Page

2

Miss Lydia Finger Delivers Inspiring Heroism Talk at Presbyterian Service

Miss Lydia Finger of Chicago spoke at the union service at the Presbyterian church on A Challenge to Heroism. The address highlighted youth work in the church, urged personal outreach, and cited evangelistic examples. Music by the Y W C A quartet accompanied the program, noted for its quality.

Presbyterian Church Lydia Finger Chicago Miss Finger Muscatine B. C. Preston First Congregational Church F. H. Little Macey Nedham St. Paul J. N. Elliott

Excursion Season Opens With River Trips

The excursion season starts on the river with the W. W. bringing about 200 from the tri cities to Muscatine Saturday evening and the Germania Singing Society of Davenport taking about 300 on the Columbia to Davenport. The first moonlight trip on the W. W. with Pauchet's band features a predeparture concert and on board music and refreshments.

Muscatine W. W Tri-Cities Germania Singing Society Davenport Columbia Pauchet

Electric Bitters Promoted For Stomach Liver Kidney Ailments

An advertorial note urges quick relief from stomach liver and kidney troubles with Electric Bitters priced at 60 cents from Haverecamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Haverecamp

Muscatine Seawage Improvements Bids Sought

The City of Muscatine Iowa invites sealed proposals for sewerage improvements in Sub-sewerage District No 3. Bids due June 1 1909 at 7 30 p m. contracts based on measured quantities. Bond of 500 required with each bid. James J. Ryan city engineer announces plans specifications at City Engineer office.

City Recorder Muscatine Iowa City of James J. Ryan

Notable Movements Amid Local Travelers in Wilton

Wilton residents and visitors trace Friday departures and returns as several towns including Muscatine Davenport Durant Geneseo and Muscatine figures make business calls and visits. Names include George Heabner Mrs Peter Jacobs L R Harms Otto Marticke Henry Jacobs John Brugman Charles Markee Herman Jipp Mrs John Murphy George Collier Dr A R Leith and John Daut.

Muscatine Henry Jacobs Davenport John Brugman Charles Markee Herman Jipp John Murphy George Collier Durant A. R. Leith John Daut Musca

The Scientist Discovers Root Juice Cure Claims

An advertisement touts Root Juice as a cure for indigestion and related ailments. It credits a scientist with years of research and offers the product at Morgan's drug store for 1 dollar a bottle or three bottles for 2.50.

Morgan's

Friday Visitors Move Through Muscatine Area

A succession of residents and visitors pass through Muscatine on Friday and Saturday visiting friends and attending business. Names include Myrtle Slater Anna Sibbald Walker Stella Kellar Vera Miller Elsa Fischer Stella Kellar and others traveling to Moscow Davenport Cedar Rapids West Liberty Atalissa and Durant with various short stays and returns home.

Tine Myrtle Slater Muscatine Moscow Merle Heabner Anna Sibbald Walker W. H. Fishburn Willis Goldsmith Athol Kan Lilah Leaker Cedar Rapids Stella Kellar George Woodhouse Kansas City Edward Rexroth Carl Wilson Atalissa Margaret McSwiggin Davenport Will Vera Miller W. K. Kise Elsa Fischer Bennet Gerald Murphy H. Lambert Durant Wilton Alice Piggott

Druggists to Meet in Ottumwa July 6 7

Muscatine druggists plan to attend the State Pharmaceutical association meeting to be held in Ottumwa on July 6 7 and the second week of July. Ottumwa pharmacists are arranging the program with business and pleasure activities including social events at local clubs and an excursion up the river. Automobiles street cars and hotel headquarters at the Bailllngall hotel will serve the visitors.

State Pharmaceutical Association Ottumwa Wapello, Elks, Country and Ottumwa Oarsmen Clubs Bailingall Hotel

Special Song Service at First Baptist Church

A choir led program titled Life of Our Savior in Song was presented at the First Baptist Church last evening. The sequence included solos and congregational singing with pieces about Advent Epiphany and the Resurrection, featuring Carl Schmidt violin, Miss Jessie Stiren, Miss Linu Palmer, and Cheir.

First Baptist Church Our Savior Bethlehem Carl Schmidt Jesus Galilee Jessie Stirlen Linu Palmer Chotr Miss Stirlen Chottr Cheir Power

Percheron Stallion Keota Tartarian at Muscatine Livery Barn

Keota Tartarian No. 21687 a black 1900 lb Percheron stallion stands at A G Whittaker's livery in Muscatine Iowa bred and owned by Singmaster Sons. Pedigree traces to Recouel Vert Galant Coco and Coco II with multipledams and Vallee listed. Terms: 12 50 to insure mare with foal. insurance void if mare moved or mares left county. care not guaranteed against accidents.

A. G. Whittaker Third and Walnut Streets Muscatine Iowa Percheron Stud Book of America Singmaster & Sons Keota Recouel Vert Gala Coco M. Chatillion Coco II Vieuxchassin Mignon Jean-le-Blanc Bichette Favora Favorit M. Vallee

Mrs Jeff Thompson Heads to State Federation Convention

Mrs Thompson left this morning for Ottumwa to attend the State Federation of Afro-American Women's clubs convening May 24 26. She serves as state treasurer and will return home Friday morning.

Thompson Jeff Thompson Ottumwa State Federation of Afro-American Women's Club

Mrs Alter and Earl Return Home After Visit

Mrs. Robert Alter and her son Earl left Saturday afternoon for their home in Columbus Junction after spending several days visiting friends and relatives.

Robert Alter Earl Columbus Junction

Mrs Elizabeth Jones Leaves West Liberty Visit

Mrs Elizabeth Jones of West Liberty departed for home Saturday afternoon after visiting Mrs I Overman of Mulberry Avenue for a short time.

Elizabeth Jones West Liberty I. Overman Mulberry Avenue

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