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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement claims Gauss Catarrh Cure can quickly and permanently cure catarrh by removing the disease causing germs. It offers a free trial package by mail to anyone who sends name and address, promising improved health and social reception.
Miss Lillian Rosenmund and Roy E. Kuebler were united in a simple ring ceremony at the First Methodist parsonage in South Muscatine at 7 o clock. The couple will reside at 106 Grandview avenue and are expected to be at home after October 10.
Mrs Anna Elizabeth Meyers Schultz 62 formerly of New Orleans died unexpectedly at 2 45 this morning at 113 Grandview avenue South Muscatine after gallstone surgery. Funeral set for Saturday at 10 00 from an undetermined location with burial pending.
A car load of fancy horses imported from France passed through the city this morning tied to the 8:05 train. The importers are Blough Brothers of Fairfield. Miss Ethel Huber of Illinois City, who was operated on at Bellevue hospital, is now convalescent.
The East Hill reception for Rev. H. M. Strong, new Park Avenue M. E. church minister, drew a large crowd. He delivered a responsive address thanking the congregation and asking for cooperation, as refreshments were served by the Ladies Aid Society. Several musical and recitation numbers followed, and notices of local residents’ visits and moves complete the evening.
Fort Wayne residents claim widespread cures from Root Juice with dozens of testimonials. Mrs. E G Moore reports weight gain and renewed energy after three bottles, while H R Beck speaks of kidney and rheumatic relief. Demonstrations announced at Morgan's drug store at 9 a m next Saturday.
The Sweetland District Sunday School association held its annual convention at New Era with about 110 attendees. A. N. Stigers presided. Mrs. George Brogan acted as secretary in Mrs. E. R. Sherfey’s absence. Next meeting place will be decided next spring.
An advertisement promotes Mi o na tablets as a scientific remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It asserts stomach walls can be toned to properly mix food, avoiding reliance on pepsin, and claims quick relief from symptoms like fullness, coated tongue, wind, and belching. J J Havercamp sells the tablets with a money back guarantee.
E A Schell president of Iowa Wesleyan University Mt Pleasant is in Muscatine visiting Rev Thomas Osborn and friends This first visit since he took charge at Mt Pleasant shows the university in prosperous condition with more students and improved spirit Schell praised Muscatine and its people and is noted as a prominent Methodist leader.
The board of directors met last night at the association building for the YMCA monthly session. Reports from departments were presented and several propositions discussed.
Illinois City residents report job matters and upcoming relocations to California. Dr. Walker and wife visit Keokuk. Rev and Mrs Richardson travel to Chicago. Ethel Huber remains ill after surgery. Duffield builds a barn for W C Tyler. Frank Brayton and Will McCormick work on homes. oyster social at Foster. Epworth League meets with Clara Baker and Emma France leading.
Arthur A Scholton born April 13 1889 Muscatine died at St Luke’s hospital Davenport from typhoid fever after illness starting Saturday. He resided in Davenport for about a decade and will be brought to Muscatine for burial Friday afternoon. Memorial details scarce.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. It is said to be a constitutional blood disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a blood purifying tonic, prescribed by a noted physician, said to act on mucous surfaces. Testimonials are available, with the product sold by druggists in Toledo, Ohio.
Port Allen reports include Mrs L D Miller on sick list and Rev Bechel improving after illness. Gifts: cane hauling to Cone sorghum mill. Visits from Llady Babbitt and Mrs C R Chown with Muscatine and Columbus Junction connections. County Supt F M Witer of Muscatine visited Port Allen school. Jack Abbott and Albert McCullough with wives visited Walter Morgan and wife in Orono.
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