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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1909

Page

4

Lilly's Quality Store and local bargains listed

An assortment of ads invites shoppers to Lilly's Quality Store with a line of neckwear and French plaid gingham on sale tomorrow. Other notices promote a meeting with Frank Bowman about a buggy, a cheap 5 room cottage via M W Stirlen, embroideries at bargain prices, and a visit to Hotel Grand barber shop. Slaughter's Candy Store advertises whipped cream puffs for Saturday morning.

Lilly's Slaughter’s Candy Store

Special Towel Sale Announcement

B E Lilly advertises a towel sale offering 20 percent savings tomorrow. The notice highlights discounts on towels and promotes shopping at the listed location.

E. Lilly

City Bicycle and Cycle Bell Lantern Ordinance Shotgun Rule

Orders require all riders to equip bicycles and motorcycles with loud bells and lanterns after sunset. Violators will be arrested and prosecuted under Muscatine ordinances. Signed W J Vannatta Chief of Police.

City of Muscatine

Rexall Rexill Order Promises Fast Constipation Relief

A pharmacy advertises Rexall Rexill Order as a candy like remedy for constipation, claiming it benefits the whole system with no griping and a full refund if unsatisfied. Available in two sizes, 10¢ and 25¢, at A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy 107 W. Second St.

Rexill W. Morgan's Rexall Second St

Muscatine High School Class of 1909 Society Dinner

Members of the class of 09 at Muscatine High School were entertained by William Randall at the local YMCA. A three course dinner, decor, and games at Geneva Golf and Country Club followed, with chaperons Walter Myers and Miss Anna Cloyd. Attendees included Misses Ida Weaver Ethel Salisbury Vera Dickerson Edna Feaster and others along with Messrs Ollie Munn Earl Dickerson Robert Wallace and Will Randall.

Muscatine High School William Randall A. Eckelberger Emma Gunzenhauser E. M. Randall

Guests Surprise Mrs Mahraun With Birthday Event

The Sewing Society of the German Lutheran church met at 1013 Climer street yesterday to sew buttons and celebrate Mrs Herman Mahraun's birthday found out last Saturday. Presents were given and refreshments served.

Herman Mahraun Sewing Society German Lutheran Church Climer Street

Hains Morford Nuptials Announced at Shower

A social shower hosted by Misses Florence Rickhoff and Emma Schrieber at Schrieber’s Logan street home honored Miss Ma ble Morford. She is to wed Mark Hains on June 1, marking a forthcoming marriage in the community.

Hains-Morford Florence Rickhoff Emma Schrieber Logan Street Mable Morford Mark Hains

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Morford With Gifts

A gathering honored Miss Morford with a shower as guests presented a number of presents. Refreshments were served to attendees after the event.

Flora Benninger Hosts Sixteenth Birthday at Weed Park Clubhouse

Miss Flora Benninger of Washington Street entertained several high school friends at Weed Park Clubhouse Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM for her sixteenth birthday. The afternoon featured games and amusements followed by a basket supper at 6 o’clock.

Flora Benninger Washington Street Weed Park

Fraternal Aid Sewing Society Meets at East Sixth Street

Mrs E B Lewis hosted the Fraternal Aid Sewing Society Thursday afternoon on East Sixth street. A good attendance attended and much work was completed. The next meeting will be at Mrs O J Pringle 410 East Eighth street on June 3rd.

E. B. Lewis East Sixth Street Fraternal Aid Sewing Society O. J. Pringle East Eighth Street

Maennercher Ladies Meet at Heinz Home

The Maennercher Ladies met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Henry Heinzs East Seventh street home. Attendance was good. The next gathering is set for June 10 at Mrs M Havercamps Iowa avenue residence.

Maennercher Henry Heinz East Seventh Street M. Havercamp Iowa Avenue

Picnic at Electric Park by Y P S C E group

A Presbyterian church Y P S C E sponsored picnic will be held at Electric Park on Saturday at 3 p m. All members are urged to attend.

The Presbyterian Church Electric Park

Major John Button club meeting at Mrs Norton home

The Major John Button club will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Isabella Norton at 300 East Eighth Street.

John Button Isabella Norton East Eighth Street

Soldiers Die as Moros Attack Outpost Near Keithley

Two privates were killed and a sergeant mortally wounded when Moro bandits surprised an Eighteenth infantry outpost near Keithley on May 22. Two columns of infantry pursue the attackers after the ambush in the Roman river region.

Manila Keithley

Attention at Third Degree Work Night and Luncheon

A notice announces that work will be held on the third degree Friday night followed by a luncheon and smoker. Strangers are invited to attend.

Senator Bailey and NYT reporter in Senate lobby brawl

After the senate adjourned, Texas Senator Bailey and W. S. Manning of the New York Times fought in front of the finance committee. Manning hit Bailey with an umbrella and both men were separated with no injuries reported.

Bailey Texas New York Clinch Washington Senate Senator Bailey W. S. Manning New York Times Senate Committee On Finance Manning

City orders property owners to trim trees along sidewalks

Notice to property owners to cut branches not ten feet above sidewalks or city crews will do so at the owner's expense as provided by city ordinances. Signed by W. J. Vannatta, City Marshal.

W. J. Vannatta

Real Estate Transfers Muscatine Iowa

MacKenzie David B et ux transfer easterly third of lot 3 block 98 Muscatine to William Greenway for 2900 dollars as recorded by journal real estate agent G M Titus.

Journal G. M. Titus Iowa Avenue Muscatine Iowa MacKenzie David B Greenway City of Muscatine

Connelly and Gibbs Taken Off St. Paul Line

Minneapolis authorities report W. G. Connelly and George Gibbs, both conductors, have been removed from their posts on the St. Paul line amid an investigation lasting into May. Officials did not disclose specific charges or dates.

Minneapolis, Minn W. G. Connelly George Gibbs St. Paul

Drowning in Lake Chan Hassen After Boat Capsizes

Two people fishing on Lake Chan Hassen were drowned yesterday when their boat capsized. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the incident and identified the victims.

Lake Chanhassen

Travis defeats Ward in third round at Metro golf meet

Walter J. Travis wins over John M. Ward in the eleventh annual metropolitan championship match play, 4 up and 3 to go, at Rye New York.

Rye N. Y Walter J. Travis John M. Ward

United Presbyterians in Session Hear Reports

Knoxville church session reports discussed departmental and committee findings as the United Presbyterian general assembly met in Knoxv ille on May 28.

United Presbyterians Knoxville Tenn United Presbyterian Church General Assembly

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India St. Gall McColm’s Underwear Headquarters McColm Candy Kitchen H. E. Dice Frank Bowman M. W. Stirlen Lilly’s Hotel Grand Braunworth Fair Oaks Lota Park Police Stetson David Bogard Benjamin Cluett Superior Union Post K. P Florida Miss Williams Walter Baker Miss Parton Travis Ward Scheetz East Second Street Henry A. Scheetz Prop Monarch East 2Nd St
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