Local notices and ads from Muscatine
Cures a cold while you sleep. Columbia Double-Disc records at Hirt and Fesler's. Mrs. Lyons of Moscow visits J. B. Wilhelm on Dale street. Dr. A. B. Clapp ENT specialist at 205 East Second St. Mrs. James Christian visits Moscow. Hirt and Fesler Piano Co exclusive reps for Columbia Double-Disc records. Titus Loan and Investment Co 213 Iowa avenue. J. D. girls U B church bake sale at Lilly's Saturday Oct 17. Red Jacket pumps from Frank Ashcraft next to Kemble Hotel. Braunworth Sunny South Shoes promise warm feet or money back. Buy cake bread cookies at J. D. girls sale Saturday Oct 17.
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Columbia
Hirt & Fesler’s
A. B. Clapp
East Second St
James Christian
Moscow
German Baptists Annual Conference in Dillon Kansas
The southwestern conference of the German Baptist church closed in Dillon Kansas with 150 delegates from eight states. Notable attendees included Rev A L Tilgner and Rev G H Schulte among others. A doctrinal sermon by Rev J Schulz and a missionary sermon by Tilgner were delivered, a mission collection totaling $2000 was taken, and Rev H Schulz was elected moderator. The next conference is set for St Louis September 8 to 15 1909.
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New York
The
Home Mission Society
A. Ramaker
Theological Seminary
Rochester
N. Y
G. Fetzer
Public Societies
Cleveland
Hoffman
Hiawatha
Kan
M. Koker
Orphan’s Asylum
Louisville
H. Schulz
St. Louis
J. Schulz
Burlington
Muscatine
A. L. Tilgner
Aurora Literary Society Session Program Highlights
The Aurora Literary society schedules a Friday evening program at the local high school. The lineup includes an instrumental trio Robert Wallace Harold Purdon Hazel Keath, vocal Miss Maud Sawyer, a debate on forming a high school girls athletic association with affirmatives Mary Bielefeld Anna Van Camp and negatives Dorothy Kelly Helen Howe, and reading by Viola Tilgner.
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Aurora Literary Society
Robert Wallace
Harold Purdon
Hazel Keath
Mary Bielefeld
Anna van Camp
Dorothy Kelly
Helen Howe
Viola Tilgner
Nichols Meeting 10 Sets Town Aflame For Dawson Speech
Plans for a Nichols political meeting tomorrow night headlined by Congressman Albert F. Dawson are complete and expected to draw many Muscatine county Republicans. Maurice OConnell of Washington will miss Nichols to speak in Newton. Cummins to address Wapello voters October 17 1908 at Myron hall in the day’s sole local election speech. Ladies urged to attend.
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Nichols
Albert F. Dawson
Muscatine
Maurice O'Connell
Washington
Mr.Dawson
Newton
Cummins
Wapello
A. B. Cummins
Myron Hall
Simple home remedy for eczema promoted by Havercamp
An advertisement urges readers to help eczema sufferers by using oil of wintergreen compound mixed in D. D. D Prescription with glycerine thymol and other ingredients. It claims the liquid penetrates pores and kills germs while rebuilding healthy tissue and invites readers to call Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for details at 203 East Second Street.
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Havercamp’s
East Second Street
Regular City Council Meeting Tonight at City Hall
The city council holds its regular monthly session tonight in the council chamber. With no special matters expected, the agenda focuses on routine business and administrative details.
Delegates at NAWSA Convention Back Suffrage Loyal Yet Conservative
Delegates at the fortieth annual National American Woman Suffrage Association meeting in Buffalo express unwavering loyalty to suffrage while presenting a conservative stance. The session began October 15 with discussions on strategy and unity within the movement.
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Buffalo
N. Y
National American Woman’s Suffrage Association
Hanley Row Demands Hearing On Sabbath Case
Attorney J R Hanley demands trial of the Denver Express Theatrical company for breach of the Sabbath after staging a production last Sunday. Judge H S Howe has not set a date and it is unclear if witnesses will head to trial. Sodini and the Family theatre case also has no date.
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J. R. Hanley
Denver Express Theatrical Company
H. S.S. Howe
Charles Salisbury
J. C. Sodini
Family Theatre
Sodini
Davenport
City
River Forecast Stays Nearly Stationary from Dubuque to Muscatine
The Mississippi River will hold steady at a nearly stagnant stage from Dubuque to Muscatine. Forecaster J. M. Sherier issued the advisory indicating little movement in the water levels across the stretch.
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Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
J. M. Sherier
Davenport and Muscatine clubs host joint autumn gathering
Miss Walker entertained the Silver Autumn Leaf club and Eastern Star lodge of Davenport with the Dunbar club of Muscatine. Davenport guests arrived at noon and a Walnut street dinner followed. The autumn leaves and stars decorated the Walker residence. Luncheon was served after 4 p.m.
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Davenport
Muscatine
Grace Lutheran Church Cancelled Prayer Meeting
On account of the Sunday school convention in the city there will be no prayer meeting at Grace Lutheran church this evening. Other services as usual.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Show Ticket Before Getting On Trains
On the Rock Island system a new rule requires every passenger to display a ticket before boarding any train. The first day caused confusion and delays as conductors will not wait for tardy passengers. The Firefly, due at 11:25, arrived about ten minutes late due to delays at stations.
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Rock Island
Seymour
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Letts
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Moline Independents to Visit Muscatine Sunday
Muscatine coach announces the Moline Independents will be brought to the city next Sunday for a 3 o'clock football game at the fair grounds. Muscatine aims to rebound after a 5 to 0 loss to Rock Island Centrals and tweak weak spots with new plays in practice.
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Boston
Muscatine
Moline Independents
Rock Island Centrals
South Enders
Plow City Huskies
Fair Grounds
Board in Special Meeting on Jail Court House Progress
A special meeting of the board of supervisors was held in the County Auditor's office to review drainage ditches 8 and 9 and to check progress on the court house and jail. Architect Mills of Detroit met briefly for consultation. all findings were satisfactory.
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Court House
Board of Supervisors
A. S. Lawrence
Mills
Detroit
Man Bitten by Dog on Way to Work
Robert Weissmiller of Spruce Street was severely bitten on the right thumb by a dog while going to work. He sought care from Dr. E K Tyler who treated the injury. whether the dog was mad is not known.
Wanted capable man for boiler specialty agency
WANTED capable man with selling experience to act as general agent for a patented fuel saving boiler specialty. Well known and in a large field. Excellent testimonials. Sells for $50 and is a necessity in every boiler room. Diamond Power Specialty Co. 231 W Fort Street Detroit Mich.
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Diamond Power Specialty Co
Fort
Wanted at Once for Collecting Work
Energetic young man sought for a permanent traveling position collecting bonds. Must be willing to work and furnish bond. Interview after 5 p.m. at 215 Chestnut Street with C. S. Willson.
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Chestnut St
C. S. Willson
Wanted A First Class Barber for Steady Job
Advertisement seeks a first class barber for steady work and good wages. Apply or write to S. R. McElhany at 415 East 2nd Street, Muscatine Iowa.
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S. R. McElhany
East 2Nd St
Muscatine
Cornstalk Paper Set to Cut Wood Use and Costs
Washington chemists report a corn plant based paper, five grades already made, promising at least 50 percent savings over wood pulp paper. Dr. Bristol leads the project using a soda cooked process with cornstalk fiber, yielding white and yellow grades and easier manufacture.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
H. S. Bristol
Waterloo Wins Next Supreme Gathering at 1912 Meet
Waterloo delegates secured the next supreme gathering in 1912 at the Fraternal Bankers Reserve society convention in Sioux City defeating Muscatine delegates. The age limit was cut to 50, closing session included a grand banquet at Eagle hall. Muscatine trio Lemkau Randleman Appel to return home tomorrow.
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Waterloo Way
Waterloo
Fraternal Bankers Reserve Society
Sioux City
Muscatine
Pearl City
Eagle Hall
C. H. Lemkau
Clyde Randleman
William Appel
Thir dty Three club meeting on inland waterways
The Thir ty-Three club gathered at the Grand hotel for a larger than usual session. E C Stocker delivered a detailed paper on inland waterways, tracing history and Inland Waterways commission efforts, followed by a thorough group discussion and current events led by Frank D Throop in place of E P Ingham.
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Grand Hotel
Dermody
E. C. Stocker
Stocker
Inland Waterways Commission
Frank D. Throop
E. P. Ingham
Miss Kate Rigle Weds Francis Honts at Home Ceremony
Miss Kate Anna Rigle and Francis Honts were married yesterday at 602 West Seventh Street with Dr. J N Elliott from First Presbyterian officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs S Honts. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rigle of Muscatine Island. the groom son of Mr and Mrs J E Honts of East Fourth Street and works for Muscatine Produce Co. They will reside at 602 West Seventh Street.
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Kate Rigle
F. Honts
Kate Anna Rigle
Francis Honts
West Seventh Street
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
S. Honts
John Rigle
Muscatine Island
J. E. Honts
East Fourth Street
The
Muscatine Produce Company
Davenport Neighbors to Attend Local Meeting
The Alberta Camp of Roy Neighbors of America at Davenport Indiana will spend Wednesday October 1 in Muscatine with Woodbine Camp No. 142 members. The Alberta Camp, Davenport’s largest of three, expects a large crowd for a joint meeting and initiation programs.
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Davenport
Alberta
of Roy Neighbors of America
Muscatine
Woodbine
Presbyterian Ladies to Hold All Day Sewing
The Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will host an all day sewing event at the church next Friday. All members are requested to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Neighbors of America Hold Busy Meeting
Mrs. Moncrief, a former Muscatine resident now living in Waterloo, addressed the Roy al Neighbors of America at their meeting last night. Attendees planned bringing lunch baskets to be opened at noon, four new initiates, and several others up for ballot.
Major John circle to serve oyster supper on Halloween eve
The Major John circle met last night and decided to stage an oyster supper on October 31. Initial plans were made, with a further meeting planned and committees to be appointed.
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John Circle
Hallowe'en
Sewing Society Event At Major Button Club
Mrs. Isabel Norton of Main street will entertain the Sewing society of the Major John Button Club on Tuesday afternoon October 20.
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Isabel Norton
Main Street
John Button Club
Major John Button Club Meeting This Evening
The Major John Button Club will meet this evening with Mrs. Mary Huffman on East Fourth Street.
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Major
John Button Club
Mary Huffman
East Fourth Street
Fraternal Aid Association Hosts Benefit Social
The Fraternal Aid association held a benefit social at the F. A. A. venue to raise funds for its charitable efforts. Patrons attended the event, contributing to the organization’s community support drive.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Hall Event Benefits Sick Member of the Order
Last evening a gathering raised proceeds for a sick member of the order. Lunch baskets were sold at fair prices, boosting the fundraiser and supporting those in need within the group.
Real Estate Transfers Filed For Record In County Office
Real estate transfers recorded include F H Elder and Isabelle to Josiah W Rummelis Jr for lot 1 Center addition Nichols valued at 3000 dollars. Eliza Timm and John to Otto and Emelie Bradkuhl cover 42 acres in sections 2 and 3 township 77 north of range 1 for 5000 dollars. John W Butcher to A W Jones includes north of lot 4 block 2 and south 4 feet of lot 3 block 2 Orono Conesville for 300 dollars.
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County Recorder
George M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
F. H. Elder
Isabelle
Josiah W. Rummelis, Jr
Nichols
Eliza Timm
John
Otto
Emelie Bradkuhl
John W. Butcher
A. W. Jones
Orono
Conesville
Sunday School Convention to Meet at Congregational Church
Notice states no prayer meeting at First Baptist Church tonight and urges all Sunday school workers to attend the Sunday school convention at the Congregational church.
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Wilson’s Shoe Store
South Muscatine Fuel Co
Bestenlehner
Hirt & Fesler Piano Co
Titus Loan and Investment Co
J. D. Girls
U. B
Lilly’s
Red Jacket
Frank Ashcraft
Kemble Hotel
Braunworth
German Baptists Annual Conference
Council
Hanley Row
Gilbe
River Bulletin
St. Paul
Oeg
New Orleans
Acon
Drugg
All Humors
Hood
W. J. Munsey
U. S. Express Office
Aallerson
GGEST
BEST
Swan’s Jewelry Store
West Liberty
Salisbury Bridge
Muscatine Pythian Sisters
California
el Paso
Ss. Underdona
Muscatine, Down
Lsifelc Brit
Denver
First Baptist Church
Congregational Church
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