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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1908

Page

5

Beautify Lots In Muscatine By Wallace Gates Plan

W L Wallace and C R Gates selling agents for Western Realty will visit Muscatine Monday and Tuesday to begin beautifying 20 acres of the Weed estate on East Hill. A landscape gardener will be deployed and no expense will be spared to make the lots highly attractive. The chosen tract is described as an ideal site for a new addition and improvements aim to create desirable residence properties.

W. L. Wallace C. R. Gates Western Realty Company Weed East Hill Muscatine Gardner

Pleasant Wilton reception marked by guests from several states

In Wilton Iowa Mrs W G Johnson and four hostesses hosted a large social evening with over one hundred guests. A pink and green decor, six o'clock dinner, and decorative carnation centerpieces highlighted the event. Outoftown attendees included Vera Gabriel Matthews Chicago and J W Illingsworth San Bernardino. The M E church Ladies Aid elected officers and held a parsonage reception followed by refreshments. Various local residents traveled to Muscatine Davenport and Neola for visits and errands.

Wilton W. G. Johnson B. L. Norton Paul Johnson H. H. Johnson 4. B. Johnson Ill Vera Gabriel Matthews Chicago J. W. Illingsworth San Bernadino Cal J. H. Brown Iola Kan Chas. Kelley Battle Creek Ella Moynahan Muscatine Forman Hill Iowa City Kelelson Moline C. C. Johnson Reynolds Ladies’ Aid Society The Geo. Kelley Ida Moore Davis Geo. Woodhouse Davenport M. F. Cronin

Electric Bitters touted for stomach liver kidney relief

Take warning before stomach liver or kidney trouble with Electric Bitters. Quick relief is advertised for sale at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store priced at 50 cents.

Havercamp’s

Trust grows with starting an Iowa farm mortgage bank

An Iowa bank offers savings plans with four percent compound interest on all accounts and invests funds in first mortgages on farms. It issues joint books to couples so either partner may use the account, and it remains open on Saturday evenings for service.

Foley's Orino Laxative credited with saving child

A Wisconsin man credits Foley's Orino Laxative with saving his three year old son's life after severe constipation and high fever. The parent notes the fever vanished by morning and the child recovered fully, endorsed by A W Morgan Druggist in Casimer Wisconsin.

Foley A. Wolkush Casimer Wis A. W. Morgan

Bridge Closure Near Four Mile Bridge For Dredge Work

Notice warns that dredge operations along the slough near Four Mile Bridge close the crossing until Monday evening October 12. Local traffic should plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during the outage.

Four Mile Bridge

Red Jacket Pumps Stock Offered for Inspection

Frank Ashcraft announces agency for Red Jacket pumps and cylinders and invites customers to inspect stock at his location beside Kemble Hotel.

Red Jacket Frank Ashcraft Kemble Hotel

Interstate Sunday School Meet to Convene in Muscatine

About 100 Sunday school workers from Iowa and Illinois will gather in Muscatine October 15 to 18 at First Congregational and First Presbyterian churches. Notable speakers include Rev. Norman D. Barr of Chicago and Rev. Joseph Wells of Des Moines. The program covers Bible study, addresses, discussions on starting new schools, and a city banquet with tours and church services across Muscatine.

American Sunday School Union Iowa Illinois Muscatine First Congregational First Presbyterian Joseph Wells Des Moines J. H. Buckley Davenport Norman D. Barr Chicago First Congregational Church First Presbyterian Church Geo. Eisentraut W. H. Thomlinson Jos. Wells Z. W. Hutchinson G. P. Williams D. D N. W W. B. Ireland Mornig E. S. Dunn R. T. Stivers R. W. Roberts A. E. Moulton F. P. Allen Thos. P. Nugent J. E. Cruzan Dr. G. Williams Norman B. Barr Olivet Institute Ill L. A. Dibble F. H. Seger A. L. Fales W. J. Robinson E. P. Bancroft Co. N. Merritt E. J. Evans Harvey Jones Perry Stevenson J. H. Davies S. A N. Y N. J Emma Fowler C. V. Hulse E. E. Spencer Benediction J. C. H. Light Geo. Eisentraut and Co. V. Bentley I. B. Snavely Mississippi Banjuet

Stomach Gases and Torpid Liver Remedy Ad

A trial package of Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges promises relief from stomach gas and sluggish liver. Willow charcoal is touted as a strong absorbent. lozenges are sold by druggists for twenty five cents or mailed free from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Gigart Blig Marshall, Mich

German Day Plans Completed for Muscatine Event

Arrangements are finished for the first annual German day by Muscatine German societies to be held Monday evening at the Grand Opera house. The program starts at 8 o clock with Paudiet’s orchestra Maennerchor and various addresses and songs led by Rev J I Grieser Rev Geo Meier Rev J Jans and Miss Rosetta Wagner. The event aims to be a success and pave the way for a larger celebration next year.

Muscatine Grand Opera House Pauchet Maennerchor Barney Schmidt J. Jans Paudiet America Pandiet

Mrs Flora Miller Heads To Rock Island Funeral

Mrs Flora Miller and her daughter Miss Helen depart at noon for Rock Island to attend the funeral of Mrs George Altalbrandt, sister of Mrs Miller.

Flora Miller Helen Rock Island Mrs. Miller George Altalbrandt

Woman to Seek Her Share of German Estate in Court

Mrs. Fred Seltzer of 209 Phillip Street plans a journey to Wiettenburg Germany to contest the estate of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Silverhorn. She asserts she is entitled to a portion of the inheritance and faces opposition from her brother August Silverhorn as she prepares for a possible legal battle.

Fred Seltzer Phillip Street Wiettenburg Germany

Columbus Junction Wedding Sees Vinnie Letts Wed Clyde Turkington

Miss Vinnie Letts daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Letts of Concord township marries Clyde Turkington son of Jas Turkington of Concord in a noon ceremony at the bride's home. The couple will reside in Loveland Colorado where the groom runs a drug business. A wedding dinner followed with relatives and friends in attendance.

Columbus Junction Vinnie Letts J. H. Letts Concord Township Clyde Turkington Loveland Col Jas. Turkington Concord Ella Edwards Roy Cotter Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Columbus City J. Fred Huff R. D. Pool Jas. Fox Union Township Ray Cleo Allerton Corydon T. P. Tucker Washington Susan Griffin Brighton C. N. Johnston Ainsworth Esther Grafe Muscatine

Miss Mary Meyers Leaves City for Rock Island

Miss Mary Meyers, visiting her mother Mrs. Grace Meyers in the city for a few days, returned to her home in Rock Island today.

Mary Meyers Grace Meyers Rock Island

Look Under It The Anti Injunction Debate In Labor Trust Fight

In a frank page of political rhetoric, the author denounces anti injunction schemes at national conventions, defends courts and juries, and warns readers that labor leaders and Democratic politicians seek to empower a Labor Trust while jeopardizing common citizens liberties. The piece calls for vigilance and electoral action to curb labor and capital misuses.

Labor Trust

Hallowe'en Dance Planned by Relief Hose Company

Committees will be appointed soon for the grand Hallowe'en hall to be hosted by the Relief Hose company on Halloween at Hare's hall. The annual event usually draws about five hundred couples. A meeting will be held shortly by the fire laddies to finalize arrangements for the hop.

Hallowe’en Hall Relief Hose Company Hare’s Hall

Arthur Scholton Funeral Held in Muscatine

Funeral services for Arthur A. Scholton who died in Davenport will be Sunday at 2 PM from his mother Anna Scholton’s home 1918 Cedar street Muscatine. Rev J B Smith will officiate and Interment is in Greenwood Cemetery.

Arthur A. Scholton Davenport Muscatine Anna Scholton Cedar Street J. B. Smith The Baptist Church Greenwood Cemetery

Courts and the People’s Power in Labor Trust Debate

The piece argues that stripping equity courts of power to enforce orders against criminal acts undermines authority. It warns against empowering street justice and emphasizes that courts must be supported and empowered by the people to protect them. It notes a Labor Trust movement critique of the courts as it unfolds.

Penny Arcade Penny Arcades Labor Trust Entertainment Committee Bryan Equity Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messrs. Wallace and Gates Scape Gardner Lowa Opportunity Spender Ings 1St Trust and Savings Nat'l Bank J. Carskaddan S. G. Stein R. K. Smith DR. Pentzer Free Office Bldg Interstate Conference OF Congregational Church Presbyterian W. L. Anderson J. N. Elliott Ministerial Association Rev B. C. Preston Chesteen Thompson C. J. Bukoutz South Bend National Association of Manufcturers National Council For Industrial Defense National Citizens’ Industrial Association James A. Emery Denver Democratic Labor Trust Party Co. W. Post Mich N. B Hallowe'en Hare's Hall Arthur Scholton
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