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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

4

Secret of good bread praised Sleepy Eye

Miss Mary E. Longstreth and Miss Carrie Curtis of Letts visited the city today. Tony Craft, son of Mr and Mrs W M Craft of Locust Street, suffers blood poisoning after an accident with a tin pipe. Dr E K Tyler attends him. Thompson Bros. Co. advertises a Monarch Malleable Range with a duplex draft and easy cleaning features.

Mary E. Longstreth Carrie Curtis Letts Tony Craft W. M. Craft Locust Street E. K. Tyler Thompson Bros. Co

Registration turnout uneven across wards faces final deadline

The registration board notes light turnout in the First, Second and Fourth wards with Third ward at fair levels. Officials expect a surge tonight as only one day remains to register before the deadline Saturday, Oct list. At 3:30 pm counts show First 578, Second 649, Third 866, Fourth 549 registrants.

Memorial Address by Rev Light at Eastern Star Service

The Order of the Eastern Star will hold a memorial service at Masonic hall Sunday at 2 30 PM for departed members. Rev J C H Light of the United Brethren church will give the memorial address and a brief musical program is planned. Members and friends are invited.

Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall J. C. H. Light United Brethren Church Lodge

Dinner Menu by Major Circle in Jackson Building

Major John Circle hosts a dinner Saturday October 31 in the Jackson building on West Second Street. The menu features Roast Beef and Roast Pork, Sauer Kraut, Escalloped Corn, Home Made Bread and Pie, Jelly, Chilli Sauce, Chow Chow, Pickles, Coffee. Supper will also be served.

Major John Circle Jackson Building West Second Street

Excelsior Hose Co 3 Holds Meeting for Zeak Funeral

Excelsior Hose company members are called to a 7 30 PM meeting to arrange the funeral for deceased brother William Zeak per order of foreman Emil Moore.

Excelsior Hose Co. No Excelsior Hose Company William Zeak Emil Moore

Double Anniversary Program Completed At Maccabee Hall

The Ladies of the Maccabees hold a double anniversary on Tuesday October 26 at Maccabee hall. Ella Mark state commander for Iowa will be principal speaker. The program includes duets songs readings and an address with refreshments to follow.

Ladies of the Maccabees Maccabee Hall Supreme Hive United States of America Muscatine Hive Ella Mark J. B. Mark Muscatine Iowa Council Bluffs

First M. E. Church Ladies Aid Sale and Supper

The Ladies Aid Society of the First M E church will hold their annual sale and supper on Wednesday October 28 from 5 30 to 7 00 oclock Seating capacity 200 so attendees will not have to wait Menu includes Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Browned Sweet Potatoes Pepper Slaw Escalloped Oysters Cranberries Cake Coffee Pickles Peaches Rolls

Ladies’ Aid Society of the First M. E. Church

Baptist Ladies Announce Suppoer Committees

The Ladies Aid of First Baptist church appointed committees for the Thanksgiving turkey supper and sale on November 18. Meeting held at Mrs. Clifford Kline’s Park Place home, listing chairs for tables, kitchen, fancy work, ice cream and candy, and solicitation.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church Clifford Kline Park Place Carl Barnard C. H. Reesink E. E. Holmes Frank Kiefner Addie Washburn S. Walton C. Kell E. Brandenbureg George Porter Sarah Hawley Anna Lewis G. B. Samuels R. Hurlbut A. K. Raff Sarah Prosser

Secret Society Initiation Impresses With Ritual

Miss Minnie Klein was initiated into the mysteries of Delta Kappa Phi last evening at Miss Maud Sawyer’s West Second street home. The ceremonies were described as interesting and impressive with outdoor work in a flowing white gown. A progressive Halloween spread was planned with a hayrack and a course of an elaborate menu at each stop.

Minnie Klein Delta Kappa Phi Society Maud Sawyer West Second Street Miss Klein

Grandview Busy Week Shows Local Social and Business Visits

Numerous residents travel to Muscatine and nearby towns for business and family visits. Notable mentions include Mrs. Hiram Walker sick at home, Mrs. W. H. Dickerson in Muscatine, and several relatives visiting in Grandview and Wapello. County officials and educators make rounds, while reunion attendances and era‑specific passerby activity fill the week.

Grandview Iowa W. H. Dickerson Muscatine Hiram Walker Pearl Bertha Werner Lee M. Hunter Wapello C. King 8. L. Daniels Columbus Junction E. T. Latta Nelson Long Nichols John McClure Benj. Lieberknecht Lilly Hunter Clyde Kent Little Son Illinois City Ill Will Dr. C. McCulley Will Allen Son Warren Floyd Graham Martin Mira Sarah Teets Minetta Marshall Oakville Louisa County Chris Werner Anna Rathfon Reuben Cocklin R. R. Hunt Jas. Guthrie and Henry Thompson Lindsay C. E. Jayne Mediapolis Rush Gast Jake Martin D. M. Bridges Clay Alnhood

Rainbow Grange Oyster Supper Initiates New Members

Rainbow Grange of Wilton held an oyster supper at their lodge rooms on Oct. 20 after initiating eleven members into the third and fourth degrees. About one hundred Grange members attended, with additional guests from White Prairie and Sweetland. The program featured readings recitations and dialogues while papers were read. The next session is set for Monday evening Nov. 2.

Rainbow Grange Wilton White?Prairie and Sweetland Granges

Dutch Market by Colonel Hare Circle Set for October 31

The Colonel Hare Circle schedules a Dutch Market for Saturday October 31. Arrangements were outlined at a meeting held last night at Mrs. Charles Kincaid’s home 501 West Fourth Street. Committees will be formed to finish plans and operate sales in several stores with various articles offered.

Colonel Hare Charles Kincaid West Fourth Street

Mr and Mrs Thomas Cherry Host Social Evening

Mr and Mrs Thom W Cherry entertained twelve couples at their home 113 West Sixth Street with a four course dinner and a social evening featuring instrumental and vocal numbers.

Thomas Cherry Thomas W. Cherry West Sixth Street

Charcoal Lozenges Promise Fresh Breath and Health

Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges made from willow shoots and honey claim to absorb foul odors and neutralize gases. The ad touts fast relief, improved digestion, and easier bowel action, with a 25 cent price and mail order offer from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.

Dupont Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Biidg Marshall, Mich

Vesper Service at Y W C A Conducted by Miss Hoopes

Miss Hoopes will conduct the vesper service at the Y W C A Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Harriet Kemptner will offer a solo and the ladies quartette will lead the singing.

Island Couple Weds on Muscatine Island in 2:30 P M Ceremony

P A Hunter and Miss Mary Storms were united in marriage this afternoon at 2 30 o clock by Rev J N Elliott of the First Presbyterian church. Both reside on Muscatine Island and are well known in Muscatine. They will honeymoon in Des Moines after leaving at 3 20 this afternoon. A Fraternal Aid Association pie social drew about 35 members despite bad weather. The lodge meets next Friday evening October 30.

Fraternal Aid Association

Yeoman Lodge Adopts Revisions After Election of Four

The Yeoman lodge held a session at their homestead last evening with four candidates favorably balloted. A committee was appointed to revise the ceremony of adoption or initiation.

Yeoman Lodge

Oyster Supper At Sweetland Church Draws Crowd

Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church held an oyster supper at Harry Van Camp's residence last evening. About forty people attended and supported the church event with fellowship and refreshments.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church Harry van Camp Sweetland

Methodist Ladies' Aid Plans Autumn Supper Sale

The Methodist Ladies' Aid society completed plans at their meeting yesterday for the annual supper and sale to be held October 28 at the church.

Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society

St Matthias Ladies Industrial Sets November 12 Date

The St Matthias Ladies Industrial group fixed November 12 for its annual event at yesterday afternoon’s meeting. Members approved plans and voted on the schedule and activities ahead of the proceedings.

St. Matthias

Church Groups Hold Events and Meetings This Week

St Katherine's Guild of Trinity Episcopal church held a profitable sewing session at Miss Stella Wilson's home at 316 West Fourth Street yesterday afternoon. A. B Kensington plans a Friday afternoon church parlors meeting with inviting lady members. A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at the school hall.

St. Katherine’s Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church

Local Elks and clubs announce upcoming meetings and sales

Electa Chapter No 32 O E S will meet Monday evening at Masonic hall October 26 at 7 30. The Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist church will hold a supper and cake sale October 28 in the church parlors. The Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club will meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Emma Krone's home 874 Newell avenue.

Electa Chapter No Masonic Hall Ladies Aid Society of The First Methodist Church Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club Emma Krone Newell Avenue

Eight-Eleven Club Hosts Delightful Dance Night

The Eight-Eleven club held a cheerful dancing party at the Launch clubhouse last evening. Attendees formed lively sets and enjoyed music, refreshments, and socializing in a festive local gathering.

Eight-Eleven

Lawsuit Filed Over Unpaid Shipment Dollar Claim

The Chicago Lumber and Coal Company sues Wilson Lumber and Fuel Company of Wilton, Iowa, alleging 175.01 dollars due on a shipment. The action names the defendants and seeks payment in court.

Chicago Lumber and Coal Company Wilson Lumber and Fuel Company Wilton Iiona

Lumber Shipment Refused Triggers Loss Claim

Plaintiffs allege defendants ordered lumber shipped to Wilton but the car was not accepted. The material was rerouted to Des Moines and disposed of, and the plaintiffs seek damages for the resulting loss from the transaction.

Wilton Concern Des Moines Wilton

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