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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
4
Crowds press into the exposition grounds in the east city as Cosmopolitan Shows attract large nightly attendance. Several thousand revelers packed the grounds last evening, drawn by free high class attractions and daring stunts. Officials note the crowding adds energy while visitors enjoy the jovial carnival atmosphere and lively entertainment.
Rev J C H Light pastor of United Brethren will deliver Memorial Day exercises at Sumner and Lone Tree high school will have Attorney B M Warner of this city as commencement speaker. Warner praised as a skilled barrister and orator, expected to deliver an able address. J B McNeil of Mt Pleasant will fill the pulpit as Rev Light departs Saturday. No evening service at the local church.
Pupil performances under Mrs Johnson's illustrated music method delighted an audience Thursday evening at Hershey building. The program featured Part I and II selections with instrumental and vocal pieces, highlighting thoughtful teaching and individual attention to each pupil.
The coming marriage of Emil M Johnson to Miss Bess Marble Garman on June 1 at the bride’s parents home in Mt Pleasant is announced. Johnson is a salesmen in the Batterson Stores furniture department, and Garman is a graduate of the Iowa Wesleyan Conservatory of Music. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Frank B H Weston. Also reported is a Pleasant meeting of the L A L Literary Society with a peanut contest won by Miss Beth Satterthwaite and a luncheon. The next meeting is set for June 29 hosted by Miss Bessie McConnah.
Mrs A I E Boss welcomed sixteen members of the Trinity Guid and the Women's Auxiliary of Trinity Episcopal church Thursday afternoon at the rectory 112 East Fourth Street. They sewed and visited, then enjoyed light refreshments. Mrs J H Pitchforth will host the next meeting Thursday afternoon June 11 at 316 East Sixth Street.
Members of the Ladies Aid society of the First Congregational church held an all day sewing session in the shaven parlors on Thursday. About thirty members attended and a great deal of sewing was done for Mrs. George E. White and her family, who will soon depart for missionary work in Turkey.
A. G. Bestenlehner advertises Samose as a flesh forming food that strengthens the weak and sick. He cites customers who transformed from thin and pale to plump and healthy and offers a personal refund guarantee if not satisfactory. The ad claims Samose is pure, safe for delicate users, and suitable for children with poor appetite.
Members enjoyed a noon picnic dinner and will meet again Thursday for an all day sewing session to finish work started yesterday for Mrs White.
Miss Hazel Mapes of Fairview school Bloomington township will host a box supper tonight at the schoolhouse. About fifteen pupils attend and many friends and relatives are expected. Proceeds from box sales will help defray library expenses for the school.
St Mathias Industrial held a Thursday afternoon meeting at the church rectory with about twelve members present. Much sewing was accomplished and a delightful social afternoon was enjoyed by attendees.
The next regular meeting will be held next Thursday afternoon. On Tuesday evening, industrial members will be guests of Mrs W D Goldsberry at 411 Pine Street. South Dakota land is in demand and selling cheap. we pay expenses of all who buy. See J Linn Hoones.
Chicago May 27 Cyclone John Thompson has been matched to a twenty round bout with Frank Picato in Salt Lake City on June 7. Thompson says he still seeks four more matches and is ready to concede purse to secure a title shot.
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