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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

Page

2

Eclectic Medical Meeting Set in Muscatine May 27 28

The Iowa State Eclectic Medical Society will hold its forty first annual meeting in Muscatine on May 27 and 28 with over a hundred doctors expected. Sessions at the P M Musser library include lectures by E B Fulham and J D Robertson and a Bellevue Hospital clinic featuring appendectomy ovariotomy and liver cerosis procedures.

Iowa State Eclectic Medical Society E. B. Fulham Muscatine P. M. Musser Public Library Bellevue Hospital J. D. Robertson M. D Chicago No. 285 Cherry Street John D. Robertson G. F. Severs Centerville L. E. Eslick Rockwell City C. F. Ormiston Cedar Rapids A. A. Davis E. D. Wiley Des Moines J. B. Horner Lamoni B. C. Minkler P. F. Price Milo

Meeting Agenda Adjusts in Church Delegation Session

Wednesday 10 00 A M Calling to Order Invocation Roll Call of Officers Reading of Minutes Address of Welcome Response Appointment of Committees Report of Corresponding Secretary Report of Recording Secretary Report of Treasurer Report of Special Committees Communications Address by Visiting Delegates and Others Reports and Claims of Officers Unfinished Business New Business Application for Membership Election of Officers Presentation of Cases and Reading of Papers

Hall's Catarrh Cure touted as constitutional remedy

Advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio is advertised as the cure, with a $100,000 promise for any case it fails to cure. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Rough house incident ends with arrest and gunfire

Officer Jacob Ziffron confronted Bert Boke at Mrs. Metzger’s Cypress street home after Boke threatened residents and refused to leave. As Boke fled, Ziffron fired three times, the last shot striking Boke in the arm. Boke was captured and jailed. the wound described as painful but not serious.

Jacob Ziffron Jennie Metzger Cypress Street Bert Boke Boke Davenport Ninth Cypress Streets Ziffron

Olive Branch Community Notes Highlight Local Socials

In Olive Branch on May 26, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nicklas visited Muscatine for business. A Pantel home ice cream social and a spring term school picnic were enjoyed. Several locals called on friends, with dances and Sunday gatherings reported among cousins and neighbors.

Olive Branch Henry Nicklas Muscatine Hintermeister Chas. Pantel Miss Hopkins Bertha Cassabaum John McDaniel August Johnson

Lumber firm sues for difference over shingles price

Economy Lumber of Wilton sues Foster W. Davis Co of Seattle in district court seeking 116 dollars as the difference in price on a carload of shingles bought earlier. Fred T. Nesper named administrator of the late Theodore Krehe estate. bond set at 25,000 dollars.

Economy Lumber Company Wilton Foster W. Davis Company Seattle Wash Fred T. Nesper Theodore Krehe

Garbage Boxes to Be Placed in Downtown Alleys

Chief W J Vannatta says alleys in the downtown district will soon have garbage boxes. Residents must use the receptacles or face prosecution. boxes spaced about 75 feet apart per block and cleaned weekly by City crews. Waste paper boxes proposed for business district corners, with Mr Salisbury offering to fund and advertise on them.

W. J. Vannatta George Fuller Mr. Salisbury Second Street Salisbury

Sale of Beck Property In Referee Auction At Court House

Referee Jake Schomberg conducted yesterday afternoon’s sale of the late Martin Beck estate. Ground at Front and Chestnut was bid in by Ottie Snyder for 2700 dollars and the building at 121 West Front street went to Mrs. Carl Thurman for 2700 dollars. Both properties appraised at 5000 dollars. court has yet to approve the sales.

Jake Schomberg Martin Beck Court House Front and Chestnut Streets Ottie Snyder West Front Street Carl Thurman

Panama official Dreier visits Muscatine on leave

C. L. Dreier United States deputy consul general to Panama arrived in Muscatine to visit his mother Mrs. M. A. Dreier on West Third Street. He is on a three months leave and plans to spend most of the time in the area.

C. L. Dreier Panama Muscatine United States M. A. Dreier West Third Street Mr. Dreier

Hazel Dell Local Notes and Family Visits

Hazel Dell diary notes Floss Hayes from Illinois City visiting sister Mrs. Leon McGinnis. Grandma Peterson returned home with grandson Ralph. Harmon Degraff and John Hahan build a barn for Oscar Peterson. Will Powell family visited Sherman Powell. Dec oration day at Buffalo Prairie cemetery was canceled due to smallpox. Mrs John Mahaffa and Castor family ill with the disease. Many residents finish planting corn.

Hazel Dell

Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed By Eminent Doctors

Leading medical writers endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomach dyspepsia liver complaints and chronic catarrhal diseases. It cites professors from Jefferson Medical College Univ of Pa and others, claims no poisonous drugs, and offers a free booklet by mailing to Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY.

Pierce Hahnemann Med. College Chicago Golden Medical Discovery R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

James Denton Takes Auto Trip Across Western Iowa

James Denton and his relatives Mrs. James Huginin and Miss Laura Baker depart for a Western Iowa tour. They plan visits with relatives in Marshalltown Des Moines Cedar Rapids Iowa City and other cities along the route.

James Denton James Huginin Laura Baker Marshalltown Des Moines Cedar Rapids Iowa City

De Laval Separator Interests and Grange Meeting

The item notes the De Laval separator interests and reports the White Prairie Grange will meet at North Prairie on May 29 with a short program. It mentions farmers busily planting corn and preparing ground, with some finished, and that George Hunt visited the county seat last week.

de Laval White Prairie Grange North Prairie George Hunt

Sharpless Separator Co Agent Talks to Local Farmers

An agent from Cedar Rapids Iowa for Sharpless Separator Co. was calling in the White Prairie area Friday. Charles Miller of Moscow was interviewing farmers in the vicinity.

White Prairie Cedar Rapids Sharpless Separator Co Charles Miller Moscow

Reverend Leonard Attends Knights Banquet in Iowa City

The N. Barry Jr family chauffeured Rev. F. J. Leonard pastor of St. Matthias Catholic church to Iowa City Sunday evening to attend the Knights of Columbus banquet.

N. Barry, Jr Rev F. J. Leonard St. Matthias Catholic Church Iowa City Knights of Columbus

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