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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
4
Henry Englelart was consigned to the county jail for ten days after pleading guilty to no intoxication. He awoke in confinement overseen by W. R. Rice and asked how he arrived there and who captured him. Judge Justice J. C. Caster oversaw the proceeding and formal sentence.
A Cedar township Sund Prairie schoolhouse social is planned for Friday evening to raise funds for an organ. Oysters and pie will be served and a number of Muscating people are expected to attend.
A special meeting of the Brotherhood of the German Methodist Episcopal church has been called for next Tuesday evening. The gathering will arrange the winter series of social sessions for the organization.
M. F. Cronin of this city will deliver an address at Swisher this evening in a rally for the congressional race in the second district. Also on the program are Paul To rah and Judge Byington of Town City, according to announced plans.
Miss Margaret Russ wed Fred Wirtz in a morning ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church officiated by Rev John I Grieser. The bride wore green broadcloth with a green French toque. bridesmaid Helen Wirtz wore a blue broadcloth outfit. Attendant Fred Aull. A wedding breakfast followed for ten. After a brief honeymoon to Cadar Rapids they return to a newly furnished home in Fair Oaks. Mrs Wirtz trained as nurse at Horshey hospital and nearly completed her course. Mr Wirtz is with Wirtz and Sohner Plumbing Co and a rising local businessman.
Miss Clara Lorbor daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lorbor 1136 Lucas Street wed Harry Tobing son of Mrs Lilian Tobias of Gilbert Street at St Marys Rectory the ceremony conducted by Rev John J Grioxor Family relatives attended with a reception planned for 7 PM at the bride's home 686 Fletcher around. Mr and Mrs Tobias to establish housekeeping there.
The ceremony for Mrs. Johanna Barney's son was a quiet event at the German Lutheran Church parsonage on Sycamore Street. Mr. and Mrs. Barney plan to settle in this city and begin homekeeping. Mrs. J. H. St. John hosted the Twentieth Century Club gathering on Cherry Street with roll call, current events, and papers by Dr. Elle Metchnikoff and Mrs. J. T. Martin, followed by a social session at Miss Gertrude Welch's East Fourth Street home.
For balky bowels and rheumatism this ad touts Trex as a quick relief to rid the system of impurities. It claims restoration of liver function, natural drainage, and renewed energy, urging purchase at Havercrmn's Prescription Drug Store or direct from WUB, Denton & Co. (Not Inc), Beardstown, TH.
The Tres Moutarde club met last evening at the West Second street home of Miss Elizabeth Cronin and Mae Cronin, twelve members at three auction bridge tables. Hosts Miss Hattie Wetzel served a late lunch while Triangle club members gathered at Fletcher avenue. Next meeting set for Monday evening October 30 at a member’s home. Women’s Mission Circle postponed picnic and Kensington of First Congregational church.
A small gathering hosted ten friends for games and music then a light lunch. This afternoon at three, Miss Bertha Crow and Roy Brown wed at the United Brethren church parsonage with Miss Nellie Brown and Menzo Grady as escorts. The couple left for a short trip after the ceremony.
Mrs J Ny Morton of Jackson Mississippi testifies Vinol rebuilt her strength after years of fatigue while managing five children and housework. She cites rapid recovery and renewed energy, praising Vinol as a superior tonic for worn-out mothers. Havercamp's Drug Store in Muscatine and the lending drug store in town promote the product.
Beheld Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs J. McKee at 216 West Third Street. All women of the church are cordially invited to attend. The Industrial Society of the Women’s Relief Corps will meet Thursday afternoon at the Macabees Hall. A large attendance is expected.
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