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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

Page

9

Neuralgia Relief Promised by Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills

Patients report rapid relief from neuralgia headaches and pains around the heart with Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. Testimonials from Mrs Barton and Mrs Ferrier claim quick relief and limited dosing, with a guarantee from Miles Medical Co to refund the first package if it fails to help.

Dr. Miles Katherine Barton Valley St Carthage Miles Mrs. Ferrier Lynn Lincoln, Neb Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Journal Election News Promise for Muscatine Readers

The Journal announces rapid election coverage for Muscatine and surrounding areas. A special Western Union wire, extra operators, and a "Special Election Edition" on Wednesday November 4 will report national state and local returns to subscribers free by carrier or mail.

Muscatine and Western Union Journal Muscatine City Associated Press Town Evening Press Journal No. 27 Iowa Mississippi Valley

German Methodist Church Weekday Notices

Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Ladies Aid society Friday afternoon in their room Catechism and German school Saturday 9 30 a m at the chapel Epworth league box social Friday 7 30 p m at John Dierck s South Muscatine Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Ladies Aid society Thursday afternoon

German Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society Epworth League John Dierck’s South Muscatine

Local notes from Columbus Junction area

Columbus Junction column reports W A Carr on a Chicago business trip. Frank Baker couple returns from Iowa City visit. W A Cobb and spouse have been in town for several days.

Columbus Junction W. A. Carr Chicago Frank Baker Iowa City W. A. Cobb

Mi o na touted as cure for stomach trouble

Ancient newspaper ad features Mrs Nelson Lucier of Athol Mass praising Mi o na as a near death stomach cure. The ad claims the product strengthens and restores digestion, offers 50 cent boxes at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store with money back guarantee, and notes one box may suffice for many cases.

Mrs. Lucier Nelson Lucier Fisk St Athol Mass

Local residents make short trips and farewells

Passengers travel to Washington for a few days visit. Mrs. W D Pyles, Mrs W T Barnett, and Mrs A M Garrett take trips to Des Moines Burlington Letts. Miss Zola Wilcox returns home to Mt Vernon after a Cornell College stay. Claude Porter to speak at the opera house this evening.

Washington W. D. Pyles Alex Nelson W. T. Barnett A. M. Garrett Letts Des Moines H. C. Sewell Pearl Burlington Bessie Hisler Ilinois City Zula Harmon Ed. Wilmering Peoria Larah Wilmering Clarence Amarillo Texas Whetstine Wapello Zola Wilcox Cornell College Mt. Vernon Claude Porter Opera House

Pine Creek Weather and Social Notes Update

Pine Creek notes from October 27 report Ed Kemper doing Davenport business Thursday. Kretschmar brothers finish molasses for the season. John Sieh Jr and daughter visited Mrs Ira Reeves with family. Ed Fix travels to South Dakota for a location. Gus Brassant and son visit mother Mrs Ira Reeves. Sewing society at Otto Fitschner’s draws locals. Gage Metz visits Ray Fix in Pine Creek. Nellie Fix and Ralph attend Muscatine calls.

Pine Creek Ed. Kemper Davenport Kretschmar John Sieh, Jr Montpelier Ira Reeves Ed. Fix South Dakota Gus. Brassant Otto Fitschner Gage Metz Pleasant Prairie Ray Fix Nellie Fix Brother Ralph Muscatine

Minister Rev H F Martin to Deliver Thanksgiving Day Address

Rev H F Martin pastor of Grace Lutheran was chosen by the Muscatine Ministerial association to speak at the city union Thanksgiving services at the First Baptist church. The program will include special music and multiple local ministers. a full schedule will follow.

H. F. Martin Grace Lutheran Church English Lutheran Church of Iowa City Muscatine

Obituary for John Freeman of Muscatine and family notes

John Freeman born March 1 1816 near Butler Pennsylvania on a congress granted farm. He helped build Muscatine joining bricklaying and furniture making and served in the early Iowa volunteers. He remained a trusted Republican, loved by family, and died in memory with faith and duty guiding his final years. William Placke Sr born September 5 1839 in Prussia Germany.

John Freeman Butler Boston Pennsylvania Cincinnati St. Louis Muscatine Les William Placke, Sr Prussia Germany

Remedy for cough using Pinex and sugar syrup

Home remedy claims rapid relief from deep seated coughs by mixing 2% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with granulated sugar syrup, then dosing a teaspoon every one to three hours. Promotes Pine extract as effective and safer than weaker pine oils and te tar blends. syrup lasts the family long.

Norway

Notable death of long-time resident with large family ties

The elderly man died at 69 years 1 month 18 days after a long Muscatine life. Married to Margaret Johnson since April 27 1867, he came to America May 11 1867 settling in Muscatine and lived nearby thereafter. Survived by his wife one sister eight grandchildren and eight or more descendants. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM from the Musserville M E church.

Margaret Johnson America Muscatine Mary J. D. Fisher Muscatine Island Henry Fredericka

Mrs J W Sywassink Remembered For Long Happy Life

The obituary recalls Mrs J W Sywassink who immigrated to the country in youth and found blessings here. She raised her children in a Christian home, devoted to faithful service, and her life is described as a lasting inspiration to others.

J. W. Sywassink

Olive Branch Social Notes and Local Visits

Olive Branch Illinois residents share visits and calls in Muscatine and vicinity. Chas Rockafellow and several locals including Mrs Ida Phillips and Miss M Flood are listed among visitors. C Pontel reports illness, and others such as Mrs Joe Kinsley and Mrs Chas Pantel are noted for calls and nearby errands.

Olive Branch Ila Chas. Rockafellow Muscatine Will Eisele Willard Lindsey Grandpa Eisele C. Pontel Ida Phillips M. Flood Haas Grandview Joe Kinsley Chas. Pantel Emmie August Johnson Johnnie Frizzell Baby

Oak Grove Notes: Visitors and Society Meetings

Mrs. Irene Niesh of Boston visits her sister near Oak Grove. Wm. Fishburn improves after a week of illness. The Young Ladies Aid skips this month’s meeting and attends Mrs. Chas. Toyne’s with Spangler's Chapel Ladies’ Aid on Nov. 5. Dorcas Sewing meets with Mrs. Gus Bloomer Oct. 28 for an all day session. Ed Barnard and wife visit Wapello relatives. The Borgsteadt child was ill last week.

Oak Grove Irene Niesh Boston J. C. Stuart Wm. Fishburn Young Ladies’ Aid Society Chas. Toyne Spangler’s Chapel Dorcas Sewing Society Gus. Bloomer Ed. Barnard Wapello

Unclaimed Letters At Muscatine Post Office 1908

Weekly list showing remaining letters for Oct 27 1908 at Muscatine Iowa. Men J Capitani D Dierks B Godam J W Heugitt J J Hoskins D B McKinney George Mareus Julius L Rose Floyd Sissell J O Smith P T Wheeler and women Anna Allen Miss Belle Arnold Mrs Fitzgerald Miss Lottie Farrington Miss Bessie Goodcharley Miss Leo McGaw Lizz Miller Mrs Mellie Rogers. Parties must say Advertised to claim.

Muscatine Iowa J. Capitani D. Dierks B. Godam J. W. Heugitt J. J. Hoskins D. B. McKinney George Mareus Julius L. Rose Floyd Sissell J. O. Smith P. T. Wheeler Anna Allen Belle Arnold Fitzgerald Lottie Farrington Bessie Goodcharley Leo McGaw Lizz Miller Mellie Rogers S. McNutt P. M

Jail chimney collapse repair cost capped at 500

The board of supervisors ruled the damage from the forty five foot chimney collapse at the old jail would cost not more than 500 to repair, with figures likely lower. They deemed the incident accidental and held a special session to arrange immediate repairs.

Board of Supervisors

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted for Wounds and Burns

An old advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing burns wounds sores and piles. The ad notes it is sold for 25 cents at Whavercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

White Lily wedding links Cannam Fuhr union

Mary Ann Cannam married Lewis A. Fuhr at the Cannam home on October 14 with Rev. Minniche officiating. About 150 friends attended as gifts were exchanged and well wishes poured in for the couple.

Mary Ann Cannam Lewis A. Fuhr John Cannam Minniche Rock Island Hans Parchert Emma France Drury Stella Thomas Mary Reed Buffalo Prairie Zola France Frank Thomas Eli Martin William Thomas Kathryn Peter Sedam Illinois City Freq Kelley Clifford James Sedam Bertha Riexinger Will Schnier Len Milton Valentine Vetter Taylor Ridge Vernon Tylor Aledo Rinehart Muscatine Dan Winegard George Fuhr Edgington

Free trial bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offered

Elderly readers are urged to try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for stomach liver and bowel trouble. A free sample is offered by mail to prove its merits with guarantees of satisfaction and refunds on drugstore purchases.

U. S W. B. Caldwell Caldwell Bidg Monticello, Ill

Masonic Bodies Schedule in Mason City and Nearby

Masonic Lodge No 2 meets the first Tuesday each month under W M E P Ingham with Secretary L Johnson. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convokes second Friday monthly with M E H P A K Othmer and Secretary L Johnson. Webb Council R S M assembles third Thursday in Steps Music Hall led by T I M G D Lezotte and Recorder L Johnson. DeMolay Commandery No 1 K T holds regular conclaves on the third Wednesday monthly under G D Lezotte and Recorder B Graff.

Masonic Iowa E. P. Ingham W. M L. Johnson Washington R. A M A. K. Othmer K. T G. D. Lesotte BE. C. W. G. Graff

Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K of R meets Fridays

Wyoming Lodge No. 76 of the Knights of Rebekah meets Fridays at 700 at KP building on lowa avenue. Visiting members invited. officers F. W. McDougal and F. L. Bibimeier listed. Muscatine Castle meets monthly on fourth Friday at Yeom nd 3ril Cor Third and Avenue East hall. Elma Scott and Alexander W. Scott named officers inviting members in good standing.

Wnigris Vet Hias Wyoming Lauge No. 76 K. of R Ob Lowa Avenue Urethees

Banner Lauger Degree of Honor Meeting Schedule

Weets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Yeoman ball. Wavie Niebling serves as chief of honor, Mary Crouch as financier, and Gussie Mail as recorder.

Banner Lauger Yeoman Ball Wavie Niebling Mary Crouch Gussie Mail

Knights of Columbus Laurent Council Meet Schedule

Laurent Council No. 1505 meets in Maccabee hall on the second and fourth Fridays each month. All visiting brothers in good standing are invited to meet with J A Bartemeier and A G Bestensebner. Fin Sec CK.

Wougchdine Royal Neighbors America Ewma Hoechie Kate Varvio Adyrtie Bir Knights OF Columbus Laurent Maccabee Hall

A O U W 31 Lodge No 10 Meeting Notice

A O U W 31 Lodge No 10 A U U W meets power evening at BK P hall Lows avenue. Grethren in good standing are cordially invited to meet with us Fred Leitel M W Recorder S 6 com E H Dolsen Financier

BK. P. Hall Lows Avenue Grethren Fred Leitel M. W E. H. Dolsen

White Collar Line Schedule Summary

The White Collar Line announces the Helen Blair steamer departs for Davenport on Wednesday and Friday at 7 a.m. and Sunday at 7 30 a.m., returning at 7 p.m. A Burlington boat runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 p.m., arriving at Burlington at 9 15 the next morning. William G. Block Co., agents.

White Collar Line Helen Blair Davenport Burlington Ww. G. Block CO

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