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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement claims drunkenness is a disease and presents Orline as a reliable treatment. It offers two forms No 1 and No 2 with a money back guarantee, mailed in plain sealed packaging for $1.00, and directs inquiries to The Orline Co Washington DC or A W Morgan, druggist.
Local items announce chickens at C. E. Richard & Sons and a list of services. Dr. A B Clapp eye ear nose throat specialist at 205 East Second St. Candy Kitchen praised for sweets. W H Fishburn ill with severe cold. J D girls U B church plan a bake sale at Lillys on Saturday Oct 17. Mc Colm’s Dry Goods promotes fall suits coats and furs with special Saturday prices. Red Jacket pumps and cylinders on agency, Frank Ashcraft next to Kemble Hotel. Braunworth Sunny South Shoes advertised for cold feet with money-back offer.
Y M C A secretary Hugh Jameson plans several winter entertainments after disbanding the star course due to poor support and high costs. He cites easier access to halls and cheaper single attractions from lyceum bureaux as a pathway to provide Muscatine patrons with high class shows.
Special cars will transport Muscatine public school teachers and the board of education and their wives to Weed park clubhouse for the annual banquet. A stop at Lincoln school on Park avenue will allow inspection of the recent addition before proceeding to the club house for supper served by Host Houdek. An informal program will close the evening with all expected to attend.
Residents and nearby towns throng Morgan's drug store to try Root Juice with reports of cures. A testimonial from O H Cummings of Ottumwa claims long illness alleviation after using six bottles. Price is $1 per bottle or three for $2.50, with shipment on payment to A W Morgan.
Extensive interior improvements at the German Methodist church at Fourth and Cedar streets are complete. Over a thousand dollars was spent on frescoing, new windows, and chandeliers donated by the Ladies Aid. The church plans an official opening on October 25 with Rev. W. H. Lehwiering and a union evening service with neighboring churches.
The United Brethren church men's club reorganized after a successful previous year. Officers elected include President Charles Kern Vice President Andrew Mull Secretary W Pritchard Treasurer Edward Hagerman and committee chairs Will Geller Charlies Leu Samuel Tarr and Fred Finch. The next session is planned for November with several noted speakers.
Mrs Jacob Teufel of East Sixth street was surprised by a large crowd from the German Congregational church Aid Society in a farewell gathering. The Teufels and daughter Miss Rose plan a few months visit to Seattle to see George Teufel as Rev C A Dettmers gave a farewell address.
Following a regular business session Lodge No. 10 discussed plans to govern several entertainments for members during the winter. No definite action was taken, with plans to be completed at a future meeting.
Mrs George Meyers hosted about 30 members of the Maennercher ladies society on Hershey avenue Thursday afternoon. The next session is planned with Mrs Herman Mahraun of 1013 Climer street on Thursday October 29.
Mrs Nathan Hoefflin hosted about 14 women friends at her home on Thursday afternoon. A Kensington was formed and considerable sewing was accomplished. Refreshments were served.
Miss Hazel Dunham entertained 15 friends at her Cypress and Seventh streets home last evening with games as the main activity and refreshments served afterward.
The distinctive styles and low prices present this store as a premier shopping center for women of good taste. Suits furs and coats are specially priced tomorrow.
The Cow Puncher by Hal Reid opens at the Grand tonight set on a western Arizona ranch. Producer Mr. Mann spared no expense with scenery by artist Buhler and a top cast, promising one of the season’s best productions.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Sweetland M K church hosts an oyster supper at J H Van Camp residence in Sweetland township on Friday October 23 to raise funds for religious work.
Gold Medal Flour claims white bread supremacy with its base mix named for purity and lightness. Siavia is mentioned as a qualifier in promotional claims.
Olive Branch residents report visits and calls from Muscatine friends Miss Ida Phillips of Muscatine spent Monday evening and Tuesday in the area Mrs W C Richards and her son Clarence from Muscatine called at the C Pontel home Tuesday afternoon Edward McFadden of Green Valley stopped by Wednesday George Pontel conducted business in Fruitland Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs John Milhorne plan to move near Letts
A city shop touts its strong stock of fashionable women’s shoes in ox blood tan and black. The firm promises comfort and style, claiming wearers will feel they wear the best when choosing their footwear.
Frank Fowler suffered a severe cut to his right forefinger while operating a saw at the South Muscatine Lumber and Box company plant this morning. Dr. J. W. Morgan treated and dressed the injury.
At the Frank and Mrs Fry home near Letts the wedding of Gertrude Mae Schwietert to Arthur W Schwietert of Marshalltown occurred on October fifteenth. Rev J P Henner assisted, bridesmaids Miss Wilma Holcomb and Ora Schwiert, and a $500 wedding gift was given. The couple will reside in Marshalltown after October 17.
E P Day arrived home from Murray Iowa after attending the 18th Iowa Infantry Veterans Association reunion. He was re elected secretary and treasurer as several hundred veterans gathered. The next reunion is set for Chariton Iowa in 1909 with Charles Gibson and William Beardsly in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Meinerts and friends visited at several households including Dittmer and Frick families. Miss Filora Bohnsack went to Davenport for dressmaking courses. Schools closed for four weeks. Residents attended a Democrat rally. Mail delivery now earlier due to a new auto. Farmers husking corn while potato markets fall. Cattle sale at Durant attracted attendees. Amanda Dittmer recovering from illness.
Michael Striegle returned from South Dakota while Frank Berg lies ill with typhoid fever at his father’s. Mrs. Hollyworth and Mrs. Clara Han visit Des Moines. Lloyd White visited Des Moines.
Sunday notes tell of Mrs Lizzie Striegle visiting Sigourney this morning. Frank Smith visiting his daughter Mrs Charlie Clear. John Striegle has returned home from a trip. Toddie Valerious arrives from Davenport to visit relatives.
Chicago market notes a midday drop to 1 cent under prior close followed by a sharp rally as buying returns on shorter positions. News from Minneapolis fire and Argentine frost spurred demand, with corn steady and oats holding, while cash prices ended unchanged.
New York October 16 Wheat futures for December delivery at 1.19 per bushel. Corn futures for December delivery at 0.74 per bushel.
St Louis grain prices show Wheat Dec at 1.00 dollars, Corn Dec 61 cents, and Oats Dec 46.5 cents with activity noted on Oct 16.
In effect April 9 1905 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway lists eastbound and westbound passenger and freight services. Eastbound No 12 departs 2 30 am No 8 at 8 00 pm and No 02 freight carries passengers 5 50 pm. Westbound No 3 at 7 19 am No 5 at 11 44 pm and No 01 freight carries passengers 8 40 am.
The notice advertises a premier entertainment run for the latter half of the week, promising strong performances and popular acts to attract patrons.
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