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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
Mrs J M Purcell left for Wilton at 3 20 this afternoon after being summoned by the death of her daughter in law Mrs Warren Purcell. The Colonel Hare Circle will meet Friday at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs Charles Kincaid 501 West Fourth Street all are urged to attend.
Hon Irving B Richman of this city spoke at Cedar Rapids as Iowa Library association met. He argued fiction dominates withdrawals though many readers skip it. history and biography remain underread due to perception of dryness and lessons from German academia framing history as science rather than literature.
A Columbus Junction man Hezzie Griffith and Mediapolis native Alta Walker wed yesterday at the bride’s parents home in Mediapolis at noon. Rev. R D Pool officiated before relatives. The groom, once a local youth, now works as a timer for Thompson and Kelly hardware merchants. The couple will establish their home on Third Street.
Examinations will be held starting Wednesday October 28 at Leverich School East Second Street under County Superintendent F M Witter. The tests run through the rest of the week as part of issuing teachers' certificates.
WANTED Solicitor acquainted in Muscatine. Man or woman. Good paying proposition. Call after 6 30 p m. V S Johnson 126 E 2nd St 3rd floor. LOST Small black dog with grey spots on body and legs and over eyes Reward for return to 1207 E Front St Phone 229 J.
Attorney Kinchelo of Washington DC and A S Lawrence of Muscatine spoke at a Montpelier rally held in Drumm’s hall. Kinchelo gave a clear, forcible address on campaign issues while Lawrence touched on local topics. The meeting drew a large, attentive audience.
The article argues that labor backed by Gompers has aligned with Bryan's party and pledges remedies to labor, specifically anti injunction measures. It details house bill No 74 of the sixtieth Congress as that remedy and questions whether Bryan is truly pledged to this stance.
A simple Pinex and granulated sugar syrup cough remedy promises swift relief for colds and coughs. Mix a pint of sugar syrup with Pinex to create a cheap pleasant tonic. a teaspoon every one to three hours targets coughs, whooping coughs, chest pains, and bronchial issues with rapid results.
A historical legal debate questions the protection courts of equity provide for lawful business, arguing that powerful enforcement can be despotic and that judges wielding this authority are irresponsible despots.
Hon. Charles A. Kennedy republican candidate for re election to congress from the first district and ex State Senator C A Carpenter will speak at Griffin's new opera house Letts Friday evening October 23 A male quartet will render selections and a large crowd is expected to attend The two speakers will present the campaign issues clearly to the audience
An old advertisement notes Dr. King's New Life Pills as painless purifiers for abdominal relief, offered at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
At 3 30 pm only 570 voters registered in Muscatine with ward totals 101 in the first ward 170 in the second 208 in the third and 91 in the fourth. Naturalized citizens faced delays without papers prompting registrars to request court clerk records. Registration boards plan to resume tomorrow and Saturday urging those not yet on the books to register.
Chiropodist Mrs W H Mark offers foot massage and pedicure services. Graduated from E Burnham. call 246 M for appointments.
At 8 30 this morning at St Matthias Catholic church Miss Gertrude M Cassidy of Muscatine wed Joseph J Murphy of Iowa City Ia. Father F J Leonard presided with organ music by George Noyes Rockwell and vocal duets by Miss Felicitas Mackey and Mr Rockwell. The couple to Chicago then Iowa City for their home.
The Ladies Aid of the German Evangelical church served 500 meals to a crowded crowd last evening. Space restrictions forced many to be turned away while proceeds benefit the society's religious work fund.
Last evening at 710 East Eighth Street Miss Zella E Williams was surprised by a large group of friends. The gathering included Mr and Mrs J E Whisler Mr and Mrs J Murphy Mr and Mrs S Rosenfield Miss Mabel Jones Miss Brown Miss Olive Louder Miss Mildred Morgan C M Fifer and others. Hosts provided cards music and a luncheon to conclude the visit.
Mrs J De Mont and Mr and Mrs Harry Spencer join Mrs H Grisson and Frances Henderson with Mabelle and Edna Henderson in a social listing alongside Edward Van Dyke C ir Eckerman and Gordon Jones at the society gathering.
A formal autumn wedding joined Miss Gertrude Reesink and Roy J. Gates at the bride’s parents home 1150 Lucas street in Davenport. Rev J N Elliott officiated with Miss Bessie Reesink and George Meerdink as attendants, and Miss Jennie Micklewright singing. About 125 guests attended. the couple will reside at 402 Bush street after November 2. Out of town guests came from Davenport West Liberty Gridley Battle Creek and Wilton.
In Mokena Illinois on October 22 Dr J J Coady of Lettsville Iowa married Mildred Brinkerhoff in a quiet ceremony attended by close relatives and friends. Coady previously ran a drug business in Muscatine as Coady and Morgan before turning to medicine. He is well known in Muscatine and many friends celebrate the union.
The Ladies Aid society of the First Congregational church fixed December 2 as the date for its annual six o'clock dinner and sale at yesterday's meeting. Committees will be appointed at a future meeting.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the church parlors. A large attendance is expected as committees for the annual supper on December 15 will be announced.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Congregational church postpones their outing to Asthalter's cottage on Geneva Island due to threatening weather.
The Yeomen will hold a meeting at the hall tomorrow evening to discuss business of importance.
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