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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a liquid digestive aid from E.C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago. It claims instant digestion, relief from indigestion, and prevention of gastritis or appendicitis if used as directed. The offer guarantees refunds if the large bottle fails, with one bottle per family.
The Muscatine YMCA pool drew 2 325 swimmers from late July to month start with daily use rising beyond classes. Gym classes reached 460 participants as the senior group grew. The Iowa Library Association schedules its nineteenth annual meeting in Cedar Rapids October 20 21 22 with speakers including Irving B Richman and others.
An advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Pills from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store promises relief with a first dose surprise. It highlights pain relief and regulator-like effects with a guaranteed claim for 25 cents.
A district court verdict of seven hundred dollars was returned late last night in the three day case of Harry H. Will against Fred S. Pentzer. The action claimed an excessive legal fee of one thousand dollars. the jury awarded seven hundred to the plaintiff. Attorneys Carskaddan and Pepper defended for Pentzer. J. R. Hanley represented Will.
Haver Camp's Prescription Drug Store hawks Bucklen's Arnica Salve priced at 25 cents for burns sores piles cuts wounds and ulcers as a recommended home remedy in a compact ad. The copy emphasizes medical comfort and quick relief from common injuries.
In Nichols Iowa Mrs J W Albright and Mae Hesser visited Lone Tree on Wednesday. Jno Boggs and wife attended the funeral of their niece Kitty Quimby in Nichols. Beatrice Schmitt has been ill but improving. Mrs Joseph Meiskey traveled to Muscatine and Buffalo Iowa to visit friends and relatives. Royal Neighbors lunch fundraiser added 12 13 to their treasury. Willing Workers Christian church prep for bazaar on election day. Ed Krebs of Muscatine attended Kitty Quimby's funeral. Edna Baker of Letts visited her father W S Baker in Nichols.
The Muscatine and surrounding townships board of supervisors selected election judges and clerks yesterday afternoon for the November 3 general election. Appointments covered Muscatine wards, Bloomington Cedar Fruitland Fulton Goshen Lake Montpelier Moscow Orono Pike Seventy-Six Sweetland Wapsinonoe Wilton and Avoy townships with multiple judges and clerks named for each precinct.
Frank Morman aged 84 residing with J Linn Hoopes on West Third street lies in serious condition at the Hoopes residence after a lone accident. He was crossing Second and Lycanthre streets when two ladies driving a horse halted, he began to cross, the horse moved again, the shafts struck him causing a fall and a fractured hip.
A Knoxville Iowa woman reports improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She suffered from indigestion loss of appetite and severe back and stomach pain treated unsuccessfully by doctors. After a week of use she recovered weight and health and has kept pills on hand. The ad notes pills aid stomach blood and nerve disorders and are sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady NY.
At last night’s meeting the library board formed a committee led by Irving B. Richman Mrs. Ella Jayne and Mrs. Emma L. Mahin to study a potential fall and winter lecture series. Librarian report showed 2659 books issued and average daily circulation 106 with 217 peak. coal contract awarded to W G Block Co. New book orders and a lecture course were discussed. Muscatine will be represented at the Cedar Rapids librarians convention Oct 20 to 22 by Richman Mahin and Sawyer.
James Riley McDaniel born June 19 1827 in Tennessee died Oct 2 1908 in Wapello Iowa after a long life near the town. He came to Iowa in early youth with relatives and later lived on a farm near Wapello. He married Sarah Ann Snodgrass in 1856 and had three daughters all predeceased him. He was affiliated with the Presbyterian church and known for honesty generosity and neighborliness.
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church with burial in the Wapello cemetery, marking the passing of a dedicated liberal supporter. The ceremony reflected community respect and remembered the individual's public commitments.
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