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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure with testimonials from hundreds of users. It urges readers to send name and address for a free trial package by mail, claiming earlier cases were cured and inviting further order via a druggist.
Local notes urge residents to enter birds for the Muscatine Poultry Show next week with entry cut off Saturday night and to see John A. Robbins. Also mentions specials prizes and a wood orders service at Hutting Mfg. Co. A birth is announced and Thanksgiving visits noted.
Dr. Edwin A. Schell president of Iowa Wesleyan University will probably preach at both morning and evening services at the First Methodist church this Sunday. He is praised as an excellent speaker and last Sunday's sermons were well received by the congregation.
At Judge H. Howe s court Dave Alberson admitted involvement in the petty larceny from H F Rodman grocery but accused Virgil Bowser of stealing the field glasses. Bowser pleaded not guilty, bowed to trial, and both young men faced further proceedings as the afternoon continued.
The M W A hall in the Olds block filled last evening as piano and violin pupils of Professor Carl Koontz performed the first in a trio of recitals. The audience applauded repeatedly for a varied program presented with high skill and little fault.
One of the largest potteries in America presents a splendid offer on highly decorated china ware. The sets are intended for advertising purposes and will be given to customers who favor the trade. Ask for coupons at City Hat Store.
A morning recital at 10 30 in First Methodist Episcopal church parlors featured piano pupils of Mrs George R Chase. Pupils of all grades performed well reflecting credit on teacher and students as the first recital of the season with more to come through winter and spring.
In Muscatine the push for strict prohibition prompts questions about where beer drinkers go after saloons close. The piece asks who will fund and run a social space for men to meet play games smoke read and relax, with women and men’s organizations urged to back a “Happy Hour Resort.”
A medical note reports a new use for citrox as a specific treatment for most skin diseases. Dr Currier describes a warm bath method using dissolves to treat eczema tetter salt rheum and psoriasis, saying it relieves itching quickly and dries eruptions in days. The method requires fresh solution twice daily and sealed pure citrox.
Rev H F Martin will leave Muscatine tomorrow afternoon at 3:20 to assume charge of the English Lutheran church in Iowa City starting the next Sunday, November 30. He accepted the Iowa City call on October 19 and will travel to and from Muscatine briefly before settling. A vote on his pastorate will follow a December 6 sermon by Rev C M Olander at Grace English Lutheran.
Laurent Council will hold a regular session this evening in Maccabee hall at 7 30. A full attendance is desired per A G Besten lehner F S.
Miss Bertha Sherwood Ellen Hanley Bessie Hartman Mrs Grace Walton and Miss Ballard from the First Methodist church departed yesterday for Des Moines Ta to attend the Epworth League state convention. They expect to stay in Des Moines over Sunday.
Democratic candidates Eis Schoultz and Agar consider contesting the supervisor election but have not decided. If filed, notice must be within 30 days of official canvass, with bonds posted to cover costs. Shellabarger Noble and Lang won by small margins. a contest would demand a week for recounts and could be decided soon.
An advertisement touts Samose as a health boosting flesh forming food that increases weight and strength. It promises customers a money back offer if unsatisfied and claims many have become plump and robust after a week to ten days of use.
Miss Anna Gerdts and Frank Jones united in marriage at 8 pm yesterday at 1131 Logan Street. Rev. John Jans officiated. Nellie Gerdts and Lee Terry attended. About 50 guests attended a wedding supper as parlor decor featured green and white bells. The couple will reside at 1131 Logan Street.
Sabrina notes Gold Medal Flour as the best for making everything, highlighting its versatility and reliable results in common baking tasks.
Des Moines Nov 27 Attorney General H W Byers will sue the Council Bluffs company operating the traction line and Manawa park for a $15,000 filing fee and about $200,000 in penalties for failing to file articles of incorporation when business began six years ago.
Washington D C November 27 The department of agriculture ordered a quarantine against Maryland affecting livestock due to the appearance of foot and mouth disease.
Hattie D C Wikel of 2236 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia appears in an advertisement for Havercamps prescription drugs promising cure guaranteed and offering a free illustrated booklet upon sending for information.
Frank Schultz of Will Bros. meat market was thrown from a horse on West Fourth street this morning and kicked in the left thigh. Dr. J. L. Klein treated the injured man.
Miss Clara Luedtke and Charles Tice were married yesterday at St Marys Catholic church in a nuptial high mass conducted by Father J I Grieser. Attendants Miss Kate Luedtke and Roman Luedtke, reception at the bride’s Adams street home, and the couple will reside at 1010 East Seventh street.
The readable fragment notes a plan to relocate and make Muscatine their home for the present. Further context on who is moving and from where is not provided in the excerpt.
Sydney Brenner son of Mr and Mrs Charles C Brenner 1501 East Fifth street entertained a number of his boyfriends this afternoon for his tenth birthday anniversary. Guests included Floyd and Harold Oberhaus Alfred Cone Herman Bierman George Niebling John Newman Glenn Weinberg Carl Bauer Harry Lincoln Francis Vance Harry Carl and Floyd and Chester Brenner.
Miss Edna Geibel daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Geibel of 959 Newell avenue married F O Kelly in Mobile Alabama last night The ceremony occurred at 730 pm attended by many of the groom s friends Miss Geibel a St Matthias parochial school graduate has been teaching in Alabama and Mr Kelly is a prominent Mobile architect and contractor
About twenty five members led by Mrs Meyers and Mrs Ro man gathered at 3:30 this afternoon at 303 East Seventh street to honor Mrs Charles Hoefflin. They spent the afternoon sewing and enjoyed a dainty luncheon.
Arthur Kintzle formerly of this city now in Ottumwa was guest of honor at a stag party hosted by Fred Witteman at 410 West Fifth Street. A six o'clock turkey dinner was served followed by a smoker last evening.
The Major John Button club will meet this evening with Mrs. E. B. Lewis on East Sixth street.
The Miriam Rebekah Lodge is to hold a meeting this evening at the I O O F hall. Members are expected to attend and conduct regular lodge business.
Households are urged to visit Hine Bros at 217 East 2nd Street to exchange coupons for free decorated chinaware. The dishes are advertised as both useful and ornamental for the dining room or china closet.
Fairbank engines Red Jacket pumps and U. S. separators are shown at Frank Ashcraft's on East 2nd Street showcasing agricultural machinery and equipment highlights.
We have received the long water proof aprons in yellow and black at Hine Bros. City Hat Store as announced in local notice format.
McColm's Dry Goods Co. advertises tomorrow's event with coat values described as extraordinary. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for special prices and limited offerings on outerwear.
Miss Elizabeth Gilbert and James Hobkirk were married last night at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gilbert, 707 East Sixth street. Rev. I M Woolverton officiated in a simple, impressive ceremony. Gilbert is well known in Muscatine and Hobkirk, new to town, has made many friends.
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