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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1908

Page

4

Nespers Promotes Winter Soda and Cough Medicine

Local notes advertise chocolate soda at Nespers for winter and Bestenlehners Cherry Balsam at 25 cents. F.T. Nespers offers good soda water all winter. Mrs. E. O. Burnside has returned home from Bellevue hospital after illness. A U B church supper costs 25 cents. Julia Niver travels to Melrose to visit Mrs. Healey. Dr J L Klein travels to Davenport to speak to the Second District Medical Society.

E. O. Burnside Bellevue Hospital Julia Niver Melrose John Healey J. L. Klein Davenport Second District Medical Society

Lemke Funeral Today For Fred Lemke Killed Sunday

The funeral of Fred Lemke, accidentally killed Sunday, was held this afternoon at the German Lutheran church. Rev. George Meiers conducted the services. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.

Fred Lemke George Meiers Greenwood Cemetery

Beakers Reserve Meeting Notice

The degree staff will meet on Wednesday evening at Yeoman hall. All members interested are invited to be present. C. H. Lemkau, Sec.

Yeoman Hall C. H. Lemkau

A. O. U. W. Smoker and Card Party Thursday Night

Attention members announce a Thursday night smoker and card party with invitation to bring a friend. Honor belongs to Order Gold Medal Flour next time as Fenicity.

A. O. U. W. Brothers

November Term Opens with Broad Civil Calendar in District Court

Judge D W Jackson opens the November term with many cases assigned for trial including Travellers Insurance Co vs South Muscatine Lumber Co and State of Iowa vs Zenas John. Grand jury seated with Ed Will as foreman and John Delahan appointed clerk. Entries list pleadings deadlines and several trial dates in late November.

District Court D. W. Jackson Ed. Will John Houseman F. D. Steen Frank Nestlebush Charles Miller Peter Brookhart H. C. Hendricks John Delahan Jackson George Hawley Louis R. J Hendrix Lindley Galloway Pumphrey Thorman van Vranken Tewksberry Citizens’ Railway & Light Co Lutzke Citizens Railway & Light Co Schaefer Peto Kemble Wier Parson Giesenhaus Hanssen Hill Muscatine Pro. Co Blanchard Wallingsford Citizens’ Railway

Odd Fellows Drill Team Formed After Oyster Supper Plan

M. F. Eaton elected captain to form a drill team at the Muscatine lodge I O O F hall. Meeting last night resulted in organizing the drill group. To boost attendance, the club will hold an oyster supper and smoker next week, date yet to be set.

M. F. Eaton Odd Fellows Muscatine Lodge

Bijou Theatre Show Delights Big Evening Crowd

A full Bijou Theatre last night featured three acts that earned instant acclaim. The Four Andersons impressed with a clever comedy singing and dancing routine and answered encores. Sam Barrington impressed as a ventriloquist with strong powers and humor. Tait Welch closed the bill as a versatile acrobatic dancer and comedian.

Bijou Second Street Andersons Sam Barrington Tait Welch

Gompers Wins Applause at AFL Session Denver

Delegates acclaim President Gompers at the AFL convention opening and closing sessions in Denver. John J. Mitchell predicts strong opposition to partisan politics but little to Gompers’ reelection. Gompers denounces Bucks store injunctions as attacking labor speech and presses a nonpartisan labor principle.

Denver Col Gompers American Federation of Labor John J. Mitchell Mine Workers’ Union Bucks Store Cannon

Canvassing of General Election Votes Not Yet Totals

The board finished canvassing at noon today but totals are not yet completed. Pluralities remain about the same as published in the Journal with minor precinct changes. Totalling the returns will likely finish tomorrow morning or late this afternoon.

Cure for Eczema Discovered by Dr Currier

Dr J E Currier reveals a new eczema cure and explains how patients can use it themselves. The article emphasizes accessible home treatment and practical steps for readers seeking relief.

J. E. Currier

Cure for Skin Diseases Promoted by Doctor Currier

Dr J E Currier touts a new cure using citrox dissolved in hot water applied twice daily to treat eczema tetter ringworm and related skin conditions. He claims rapid relief including a week to cure a six month tetter and two weeks for pustular backs with fresh prepared solution. The drug’s discovery is noted as accidental by the doctor’s wife and warns to obtain pure sealed packages.

Chicago Examiner J. E. Currier

Girl Disappears En Route to Muscatine

Fifteen year old Christina Henson, under police control in Rock Island, left for Muscatine to work at Frederick Schuett’s home but failed to arrive. Police from Rock Island Muscatine and Davenport search cities for her while authorities fear she may be harbored by friends. A train ticket to Muscatine was used and she boarded the train, last trace in Muscatine forgotten.

Christina Henson Rock Island Illinois Muscatine Frederick Schuett Grandview Avenue Davenport Vannatta

Henry Otto to Wed Opal Heinsins in Iowa City

Henry C Otto of Nesper Drug Company will marry Miss Opal Agnes Heinsins tomorrow at the bride's Iowa City home. He plans to return to Clinton with his bride and live at the Butler residence on East Fifth Street after the ceremony. The couple's wedding plans are announced amid local community notices and upcoming events.

Henry Otto Iowa City Henry C. Otto Nesper Drug Company Opal Agnes Heinsins Mr. Otto Clinton Butler Fast Fifth Street

Highland Noble Society Posts Change of Meeting Date

The Highland Noble Society will not meet tomorrow as first announced. A session will be held on Wednesday November 18 at the home of Mrs Elma Scott 122 West Front Street.

Elma Scott West Front Street

Miss Stella Wilson Hosts Society Gathering At Home

Miss Stella Wilson, instructor at St. Katherine's guild, entertained society members yesterday with a pleasant afternoon and refreshments served.

Stella Wilson St. Katherine's Guild Society

Week of Prayer at Local Y M C A

The Y M C A conducts its universal week of prayer with 7 am noon and 8 pm sessions. Tomorrow focuses on students and student associations, boards and young men in India Ceylon China Japan and Korea. North America has 200 000 students in 763 colleges with 59 000 members and 23 000 enrolled in missions study. 3 600 have sailed as missionaries.

India Ceylon China Japan Korea North America

Major John Button lab meeting with Mrs Geibel

The Major John Button lab will meet with Mrs Paul Geibel on Newell Avenue this evening.

John Button Paul Geibel Newell Avenue

Maennercher Ladies Meet at Mrs Nester's Thursday

Mrs John Nester hosts Maennercher ladies gathering Thursday afternoon at her home. The event invites members to attend and share refreshments in a social club setting.

John Nester

Missionary Society Meet Hosted by Mulberry Woman

Mrs F C Shinnabarger of Mulberry avenue will host the Presbyterian Missionary society gathering Friday afternoon with members expected to attend.

F. C. Shinnabarger Mulberry Avenue Presbyterian Missionary Society

Washington Society Pleased by Election

Washington reports a Taft victory brings relief to society. Mrs Taft’s White House role reassures hosts as social season opens with a December 17 cabinet dinner and a lively festival ahead. Mrs Taft’s experience promises smooth leadership and musical entertainments at the executive mansion.

Washington the Journal Washington, D. C J. C. Welliver Tait Washington Smart Capitol Taft White House Bryan Mrs. Taft Roosevelt Mr. Taft Cabinet Elihu Root George von L. Meyer Luke E. Wright James R. Garfield Oscar St Ethel Roosevelt Philippines

Ground broken for new million-dollar St Louis postoffice

Ground was broken yesterday afternoon in St Louis for a magnificent new postoffice costing one million dollars. Officials say the project will modernize mail service and provide landmark public architecture for the city.

St. Louis

River Stage Heights Forecast for Mississippi Reach

River stages remain nearly stationary from below Dubuque to Muscatine as forecast by Forecaster J. M. Sherier. Readings show stations at Reed's Landing La Crosse Prairie du Chien Dubuque Davenport Muscatine St. Louis and New Orleans with small daily changes and editions of feet.

Reed's Landing la Crosse Prairie du Chien Dubuque le Ftesse Davenport Muscatine St. Laws New Orleans Mississippi J. M. Sherier

Pyramid Pile Cure by Mail Trial Package Offer

Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure for piles with claims of quick painless relief. Encourages purchasing at druggists or mailing fifty cents for a trial package by mail in plain wrapper from Pyramid Drugs Co., 163 Pyramid Bldg., Marshail, Mich.

Pyramid Drugs Co Pyramid

Family Theatre Delights Muscatine With Travelogue

John Ennons the Palace car traveler presented Salt Lake City travel pictures that captivated hundreds at the Family Theatre. The Henderson school children, Jennings and Goelet, and The Reilly Children also delivered standout acts in Muscatine.

Muscatine Family Theatre John Ennons Palace Car Salt Lake City Big Playhouse Ennons

Muscatine Turners Plan Davenport Hike After Wilton Outing

Eight members of the Muscatine Turn Verein traveled from Muscatine to Wilton last Sunday with instructors E. Molis and Henry Beer. They began early morning, drilled and played wanderers’ games, returning at 6 pm. The group, led by names including Harry Hudson and Lorenzo Molis, will hike to Davenport on November 15.

Muscatine Davenport Harry Hudson Stanley Hudson Clyde Rabedeaux Henry Beer Lorenzo Molis Bernard Molis Harry Ethal William Spieth

Patty Gad Medal Flour Quality Highlight

A brief item extols Patty Gad Medal Flour as very highest quality, noting superior standard and value.

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Trscut Nesper’s Bestenlehner F. T. Nesper’s U. B Lemke Enquire E. Journal Machine Girls Leo H. Hirsch & Co Citizen’s Rail Grand Jury Will Foreman UDD Fellows Bill Ond Street Federation Gompers’ Report Girl Fred Erick Schuett United Brethren Church R. M. Arey Muscatine High School H. D. Horst M. B. A. Lodge Altenbrand Philip Thompson Eunice Kiefner Florence Kranz Sarah Thompson Helen Brenner Florence Malone Miss Florence Malone Ray Norton Main Street Logal Y.M.C Washington Society Assur River Bulletin Lord Hire Wilton Last South Muscatine Fuel Company Swan's Jewelry Store Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
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