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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1908

Page

5

Kempker Case Used to Question Walsh Congressional Candidacy

Davenport editorials recount Father Kempker's $6,090 cash investment in Walsh enterprises, alleging misrepresentation and an unsatisfied settlement. The Times and Democrat clash over whether Mark A. Walsh offered cash to Kempker for a favorable statement, while Kempker remains a central figure in the critique of Walsh’s integrity ahead of the Dawson campaign.

Father Kempker Mark A. Walsh Davenport The Times Democrat the Times Walsh Brothers James W. Walsh Charles Walsh Schmidt Congress L. E. Fay Clinton Advertiser Walsh Mr. Walsh Fay Judge Wade Wolfe Kempker Walshes Albert F. Dawson Alfred Walsh J. W. Walsh

Supremacy in Muscatine Jewelry Business

An advertisement claims dominance in Muscatine jewelry retail with a vast stock and a single price policy. It emphasizes bulk purchasing, cash discounts, and consistent low prices for all customers, inviting new patrons to compare.

Muscatine

Cough Remedy Promoted By Pine Oil and Whisky Mix

An old newspaper notice touts a cough remedy using Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure glycerine and whisky. It advises a teaspoonful every four hours and claims the formula lasts a year and cures a cold in twenty four hours. The Leach Chemical Co. of Cincinnati prepares the oil in sealed half ounce vials.

Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati

Death of Mrs Mary Dersch 85 Leaves Six Children

Muscatine mourns Mrs Mary Dersch of North English who died Sunday afternoon at age 85. She is survived by five daughters and one son, and was formerly married to her husband who died about twenty years ago.

Muscatine Mary Dersch North English K. Gillig

Walsh Meeting at Davenport Frosts Democratic Rally

Davenport Iowa November 2 Special report notes a sharp frost at the Walsh ratification meeting with 15 or 20 in the parade and about 250 in the hall. Speakers included P B Wolfe Clinton Henry Vollmer Davenport and C J Smythe Omaha. Leaders called it Davenport’s worst political meeting in years due to Walsh focus. A special train is said to have brought some visitors from Muscatine.

Davenport Walsh P. B. Wolfe Clinton Henry Vollmer C. J. Smythe Omaha Muscatine

G A R Shelby Norman Post to Attend Marmon Funeral

Shelby Norman Post members are asked to meet Tuesday at 9 o'clock at headquarters to attend the funeral of Comrade Frank Marmon by order of the commander Adjutant.

Shelby Norman Post Frank Marmon

Champions Attention Meeting Postponed for Election

Regular gathering set for Monday evening November 2 to accommodate election activities. Per order.

Rudolph Eisner Weds In Saturday Evening Ceremony

Mrs Adelia Dittman and Rudolph Eisner of 128 Adams street were married Saturday at 7 30 PM in the German Methodist parsonage with Rev W C Schultze officiating. Eisner lives on Park Place and is known on East Hill.

Adelia Dittman Rudolph Eisner Adams Street German Methodist Church W. C. Schultze Eisner Park Place East Hill

Dyspepsia Relief Promised by Stuart Tablets

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for three forms of dyspepsia, claiming digestion aids that work with or without the stomach. It asserts benefits to digestion, blood, and nerves, and offers a 50 cent box or a free trial by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Ladies Aid and Guild Meet at First Presbyterian Church

Church groups announce prayer meetings and sewing sessions. Mrs. Osborn leads devotionals with Mrs. D B Smith assisting. An all day sewing is planned Friday with lunch provided. Missing silverware alarm noted among items. The Ladies Aid serves lunches Tuesday at 210 Iowa avenue. Westminster Guild gathers Tuesday evening. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30.

First Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Globe Iowa Avenue Westminister Guild

Local residents return from visits across Iowa townships

Residents travel between Muscatine and nearby towns including Fruitland and Columbus Junction. M Covington of Columbus Junction was a passenger heading home after a brief Muscatine visit. Mrs L A Hess returns to her home after time in Iowa Falls. Mrs Oscar Brunson goes back to Fairport after visiting friends in Muscatine.

East Hill W. N. Smith West Liberty Sergant Lombard Street W. Williams Columbus Kan Muscatine Hilda Hintermeister Fruitland M. Covington Columbus Junction L. A. Hess Iowa Falls Oscar Brunson Fairport

Church Notes Busy Week Ahead in Local Congregations

First Congregational schedules a New Business Committee meeting Monday. La dies Aid society to hold an all day session Wednesday with lunch. Thursday’s mid week meeting will study the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin parable from Luke. The calendar will announce next week’s “Sixty Subjects” list to women.

First Congregational Ladaies’ Aid Society Navy

Grace Lutheran Church Week Notices

Grace Lutheran Church announces Holy communion on Sunday morning November 8 with preparatory services on Thursday November 5 at 7 30 p m. Offerings will go to the church debt. Weekly council meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Luther club at 8 15 with a paper by Robert Hoover. Saturday catechism classes 8 30 juniors and 10 seniors. Home Mission program Sunday evening November 8 at 7 30 p m with offering for home missions. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 p m.

Grace Lutheran Church Luther Club Robert Hoover Ladies’ Aid Society

Church Meeting Schedule at First Methodist Church

Regular meeting of the official board Monday at 7 30 with good attendance reported. At 8 00 the Philatheas meet with Misses Ann and Gertrude Kincaid at 501 W Fourth St. Tuesday 7 30 cabinet Epworth league at B C Bridgman Mulberry Ave. Wednesday 2 45 The W F M followed.

First Methodist Church Philatheas Ann and Gertrude Kincaid Fourth Street Epworth League B. C. Bridgman Mulberry Avenue

German Methodist Church Epworth League Schedule

Epworth league meets Tuesday at 7 30 for a short business session and Bible study. Prayer meetings are Wednesday and Thursday at 7 30. The Ladies Aid society meets Friday afternoon at the church for monthly business and officer elections. All members urged to attend.

German Methodist Church Epworth League Ladies’ Aid Society

Obstreperous Skin Diseases Treated by Dr Hale Ointment

Lingering humiliate and disfigurement persistent itching and burning on face head or body relieved and cured by Dr Hale's Household Ointment. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.

Jewelry Quality Promises Top Line and Repair Service

An advertisement declares the shop offers jewelry of any kind and guarantees repair work at the highest standard, promising top workmanship and a premier repairing department.

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