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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1908

Page

5

Plans for New Hose House To Be Presented

Engineer Ryan prepares a plat and schedule for Hershey Hose House to be submitted at the December city council meeting. South Muscatine residents expect erection on Hershey Avenue once plans are approved, funds permitting. Howard Groeltz leaves for the Pacific coast with Tacoma as the first stop to seek a location.

Ryan Hershey Muscatine Hershey Aville Cofist Howard Groeltz Pacific Coast Tacoma Wash

Christmas Cantata Planned at Musserville Church

A Musserville Methodist church committee plans the annual Christmas cantata to be performed by the Sunday school. Rehearsals will begin soon for "'The visit of Mother Goose to the Home of Santa Claus" with Flora Manlove, Mrs. W. B. Ireland, Clyde Ryan, and Martin Seltzer on the organizing committee. The Standard Bearers society also meets Tuesday for a business session at the church parlors.

Musserville Methodist Church Flora Manlove W. B. Ireland Clyde Ryan Martin Seltzer Mother Goose Santa Claus Standard Bearers South Muscatine Robert Corlett Garfield Burlington Charles Heisman Sedalia

Funeral of Mark Manlove Held at Musserville Church

The funeral for Mark D. Manlove, a prominent south city resident, was held yesterday at 10 a.m. at Musserville Methodist Church conducted by Rev. W B Ireland. Burial followed at Greenwood cemetery with a brief Mason ritual and pallbearers Ed Latham James Cross Andrew Crocker John Pitchforth Frank Stohr David Settlemire.

Mark D. Manlove Musserville Methodist Church W. B. Ireland Ireland Greenwood Cemetery Ed Latham James Cross Andrew Crocker John Pitchforth Frank Stohr David Settlemire Fourth Ward South End Amy Hoopes J. E. Hoopes Stewart Road Ames Iowa State College J. Rehmel Joseph Washburn Far West Ray Santry Montpelier Ethel Hedges Kalona James Leach Bert Howland Columbus Junction Charles Alder Moline Ill Edward Baker Oscar Weltz Arden Ethel Krone Adams Station August Beesen Charles Beesen Geneseo William Bloom Hershey Avenue Sadie Kuebler Davenport

East Hill Y P A Social Series Planned at Park Avenue M E

The East Hill Young People’s Union of Park Avenue M E church will host a monthly series of socials starting Dec 1 at Rev H M Strong’s home with a program and refreshments. Miss Jennie Amlong to host the Dec 4 regular meeting. Also notes local movements and visits among East Hill residents.

Young People’s Union Park Avenue M. E H. M. Strong Jennie Amlong East Hill Henry Holliday Nichols Fanny Manley William Meyers Wilton Wilhelm Dale Street N. J. Christian Anna Daut N. J. Godfrey Burlington Muscatine Edward Towers Sherman Street Iowa City

Beautiful Hair From a Home Made Tonic

A home made hair tonic recipe promises better results than costly store brands. Mix half a pint of alcohol with half a pint of water and an ounce of Beta Quinol, shake well for use. Or substitute a pint of imported bay rum for alcohol and water. Beta Quinol daily is said to bring vitality and attractiveness to the hair.

Barnes Benefit Arrangements Under Way At A M E Church

Arrangements are completed for a benefit entertainment by A M E church members to aid Samuel Barnes who has endured internal injuries and ten weeks in hospital. The Woodman hall is booked for December 10 with a program and modest admission. Barnes, an invalid, supports his aging mother and hopes for strong local patronage.

A. M. E. Church Samuel Barnes Woodman Hall Barnes

Y. W. C. A. Notes Sunday Vesper Service Recap

Rainy afternoon attendance held steady as Miss Hoover spoke on Everlasting Life from John 3 16. Amy Hoopes sang, Ivy Pantel and Harriet Mc Juesten performed a duet. Choir offered a collection and a social tea followed. Devotional committee issued ten copy folder outlining next three months meetings. Bible study classes set for tomorrow in Kecklerville and Woodlawn area.

Miss Hoover Amy Hoopes Ivy Pantel Harriet McJuesten Y. W Kecklerville Sue Conaway Woodlawn Avenue M. W. Stirlen

Hen Trust Formation At Poultry Meeting In Muscatine

The Muscatine County Poultry association hosts the eighth annual convention of biddies at the Jackson building West Second street with Southeastern Iowa participants competing for prizes. Early delegates arrive as the Amalgamated Association of Cacklers convenes tomorrow led by Judge W S Russell from Ottumwa.

Muscatine County Association Cacklers Muscatine Amalgamated Association of Cacklers W. S. Russell Ottumwa

Gladwin Social Roundup Includes Visit and Travel

Gladwin Iowa hosts multiple visits as Sue Yocum hosts Dennie Wilford and family and Fred Forbes group. Frank Blanchard visits Wilton with Win Blanchard parents. Thos Garard and Mrs Hines spend time in Oakland. Hancher home hosts Cherwinker family from Haskins. Checup clan visits Grinnell to see Hamilton kin. Blanchard and Giesler ship stock in three carloads. Campbell spends Thanksgiving in Muscatine. A large crowd attends last Saturday’s hall dance.

Gladwin Sue Yocum Dennie Wilford Fred Forbes Frank Blanchard Win Blanchard Wilton Thos. Garard Hines Oakland Jas. Cherwinker Haskins R. F. Hancher Will Checup Hamilton Grinnell Blanchard & Giesler John Campbell Muscatine

Local Church Notes Highlight Upcoming Meetings

The First M E Church lists events for the week including Philathea class at 110 East Fifth street on Monday at 7 30 p m Cabinet of the Epworth League at 1818 Mulberry avenue on Tuesday at 7 30 p m Women s Foreign Mission society meets Wednesday at 2 45 p m with the theme At Home With the Women s Missionary Friend Mrs W J Grady to lead Epworth League business meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Mission Study class led by Mrs Anna Jepson at 8 30 p m Rev Osborn to preach Thursday evening and both morning and evening services next Sunday

Frances Walker East Fifth Street Epworth League Marie Bagley Mulberry Avenue Women’s Foreign Mission Society W. J. Grady Anna Jepson Osborn

Regular church activities announced for First Baptist

Tuesday the Detta Alphas meet at Miss Clara Kell on Seventh street. Wednesday the pastor preaches at West Hill Mission at 8. Thursday midweek at 7 30 with topic What Our Church Most Needs. Friday the Ladies Aid holds all day sewing. Sunday communion urged for all members.

First Baptist Church Detta Alphas Clara Kell Seventh — Street West Hill Ladies’ Aid Society

Church committees plan meeting and aid society events

First Presbyterian Church announces a banquet committees meeting in the church parlor tomorrow. The Ladies Aid Society to meet with Mrs Underdonk Monday afternoon to complete work. Westminster Guild meets Tuesday evening. An all day sewing is planned Friday to prepare for the annual sale and supper. large attendance is urged.

First Presbyterian Church the Aid Society Underdonk Westminister Guild Ladies’ Aid Society

Trinity Church Schedule Brief

Trinity Church notices list Monday service at 9 39 a m Holy communion and Friday litany service at 7 30 p m with St Andrew reference.

St. Andrew

Guild Meetings and Annual Reports Noted

Appointments list church guild meetings this week. Monday at 7 30 p m St Margaret s Guild meets at the rectory. Thursday at 2 p m Trinity Guild holds its annual meeting at the rectory with reports read and officers elected. Friday at 4 p m St Katherine s Guild meets at Miss Stella Wilson s home. Friday noted Daugh

St. Margaret's Guild Trinity Guild St. Katherine's Guild Stella Wilson The Daugh

Church Activities Announced For Week In Muscatine

The Litany service at the German Methodist Church will be followed by minutes of church groups. Epworth League holds a meeting Tuesday at 7 39 p m while prayer meets are set for Thursday 7 30 p m. The Ladies Aida society meets Friday afternoon at the church parlors. South Muscatine holds a prayer meeting at the chapel Wednesday at 4 00 p m.

German Methodist Church Epworth League Aida Society South Muscatine

Postal savings banks urged by Postmaster General Meyer

Washington Nov 30 Postmaster General Meyer urges the establishment of postal savings banks and a rural parcels post system as highly beneficial to the public. He notes a 16.9 million dollar deficit in the postal department the largest in its history blaming financial stress. He adds an estimated 500 million dollars hidden away could circulate through the banks.

Washington, D. C Meyer Parcels Post Postal Department Postal Savings Bank

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ABMIT Ngine Fer Hershey House M. EF. Church TO Mark Manlove RESI Dent Musser Y.P.A Ular OF Egg Market Trinity Church Ters Siegel & Isaacson Proprietors East Second Street Iowa Titus Loan & Investment CO Iowa Avenue Wagner Bros McQuesten & Sawyer Co Cable’s New Jewelry Store West Second Street
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