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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

5

Students 10 Appear In Concert Tuesday

The program of excellence prepared by Miss Caroline Richard will be presented at the Richard home on West Fourth Street Tuesday evening. A large audience is expected for the violin recital featuring Caroline Richard Albert McKee Ralph Diercks Earl Dickerson and other local players in a varied program including Gavotte Militaire Berceuse and Loin Du Bal Renard.

Caroline Richard Richard West Fourth Street Ose Weiss Caroline Richard Albert McKee Ralph Diercks Earl Dickerson

Question for Men at Muscatine Meeting Draws Attentive Crowd

Rev. John Wesley Potter spoke on A Question for Muscatine Men at the Family Theatre after a brief song service. He warned young men about bad company and urged choosing hardship over luxury, citing Absalom to illustrate influences on fate.

John Wesley Potter Muscatine Pentzer Payne, Downer Tilgner Mr. Rogers Absolom David Israel Jerusalem

Muscatine Youth To Graduate From Keokuk Medical College

John J. Bomke of Muscatine will graduate from the dental department of Keokuk medical college on Tuesday evening after completing work at the institute. Friends in Muscatine anticipate attending the commencement and hope he stays to practice locally. Bomke is the son of Adam Bomke of Grandview avenue and is well known in town.

John J. Bomke Muscatine Keokuk Medical College Adam Bomke Grandview Avenue Bomke

Excursion by Roach and Musser Fire Company deemed a success

The Roach and Musser Independent Fire Company held its annual excursion aboard the steamer Columbia, drawing about 300 people for a trip to the tri-cities. The river ride included a Rock Island stop with dancing and attractions at Black Hawk tower. Officials expect net proceeds after some bills remain unpaid. Local notes add residents visiting Muscatine and Davenport after weekend trips.

Roach and Musser Independent Fire Company Columbia Tri-Cities Rock Island Black Hawk Tower South Muscatine Harold Reinlich Grandview Muscatine Bessie Richner Fruitland George Tabbott Catherine Langley Creston Edith Crawley George Hatch Davenport

Orator Denounces Gambling and Liquor Evils

A speaker decries gambling as theft and links consent to moral harm, comparing predatory acts from horse bets to highway robbery. He condemns intoxicating liquor and ends by inviting two men to step forward after his closing remarks.

Potter

Dyspeptic Relief From Electric Bitters

Electric Bitters promise cure for dyspepsia and related ailments including liver and kidney complaints and general debility. Price is 60 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Havercamp

Bail for Mae Wood in Perjury Case Nears Release

Mae C. Wood, facing perjury charges tied to allegations against Senator Platt, may be freed on bail today from the Tombs. She arrived at the Tombs Thursday. A $5,000 bail offered by a surety company appeared Saturday but was not accepted due to late hour. it is expected to be renewed today.

New York Mae C. Wood Senator Platt Tombs Miss Wood

Coffee Cravings Linked to Nervous Troubles

A reader credits Postum Food Coffee with curing dyspepsia and nervous distress caused by coffee. After years of coffee use and a doctor advised diet, pain and anxiety persisted until switching to Postum. Once coffee was eliminated, stomach pain and nerves improved and did not return.

Nine Adults In Trinity Church to Receive Sacrament

The sacrament of confirmation will be administered to a class of nine adult members of Trinity Episcopal church Thursday evening at 7 30. Bishop T N Morrison of Davenport will be present to confirm the class and deliver a brief talk. A special musical program will accompany the service described as one of the most impressive ever held in the local church.

Trinity Episccopal Church T. N. Morrison Davenport

Funeral of Newton Edwards Held in Columbus Junction

Newton Edwards died Friday morning after a period of good health. The funeral was held yesterday from his home with Rev. Calvin Foster and Rev. S R Drake assisting. He leaves a wife and six brothers, with siblings in Iowa and Kansas. Mrs George Turner and Mrs Jane Sheridan attended the Vinton school for the blind commencement. Foster Schmeltzer of Mankato Ill. came for the death. Pauline Collins, former assistant principal, has been elected principal for the coming year.

Columbus Junction Newton Edwards Calvin Foster S. R. Drake Edwards S. H. Duncan Cotter James Will Zene Frank Jacob Adair County Marvel Kansas George Turner Jane Sheridan Vinton School For Turner Foster Schmeltzer Mankato Ill Pauline Collins

Rich Strike in Iowa Well Yields Gold Values

Burlington Iowa May 25 Men drilling an artesian well for the Burlington ice plant struck a four foot rock ledge bearing what appeared to be gold flakes. Denver assay reports $65.50 per ton in gold, a yield deemed phenomenal and worthy of development though no decision on next steps has been made.

Burlington Denver Colo Awartz

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