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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1908

Page

2

Kirchner vs. West Liberty School Tax Repeal Upheld

The Iowa Supreme Court sustained a lower court ruling in Kirchner et al v. Board of Directors of the West Liberty School District. Kirchner sought a writ to prohibit completion of the central school and repeal the tax levy. judges and counsel, including E. F. Richman for Kirchner, argued the case.

Supreme Court J. Kirchner Et al Iowa Kirchner Jackson West Liberty Jayne & Hoffman E. F. Richman

Stations 15 Burned Robberies Reported at Fairport Depot

Tramps robbed depots at Fairport Montpelier and a Wyoming Hill club cottage last night. The Fairport depot was burned to the ground with an estimated loss of about 2500. Agent Carson provided a description of likely suspects to Sheriff Benham as investigations continue with railway officials.

Fairport Montpelier Wyoming Club Wyoming Hill Carson Muscatine R. F. Benham

Cold Remedy Ad Promotes Laxative Bromide Quinine

An old advertisement touts a universal cold and gripe remedy named Laxative Bromide Quinine. It claims headaches and neuralgia relief by removing the cause and requests readers to call for the full name and look for the signature E. W. Grove. The product price is listed as 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Kalona People and Visits Report Weekend Moves

In Kalona Iowa on October 27 residents share a busyness week with Mrs Wesley Beehme taking a two week trip to Longford Kansas. Frank Marsh and Amos Mellen ger return from Iowa City. Pearl Warte visits from Iowa City. O K Mauck travels from Washington to attend the Snider anniversary. Louck returns home for a few days. Sam Manatt visits Wellman. Everett Allen suffers a painful accident Saturday night. Fred Hasty departs with household goods for Omaha Nebraska to start a mobile business. his property leased to D F SwartzendruBer who will move in from the farm in a few weeks. Harvey remains on the home farm.

Kalona Wesley Beehme Longford Kan Frank Marsh Amos Mellenger Iowa City Sam Manatt Wellman Everett Allen Fred Hasty Elijah Omaha Neb D. F. Swartzendruber Harvey

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted As Healing Wonder

Weavercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores burns eczema piles and salt rheum priced at 25 cents. The copy touts antiseptic wound care and quick relief from multiple skin conditions.

Bucklen Weavercamp

Congregationalists Hold Annual Meeting and Reports

The First Congregational church reported a flourishing year with over 1000 dollars donated by the Ladies Aid Society for church use. Officers elected include Treasurer Ray Hoover Clerk Sara Bilkey and several committee heads across business music auditing advisory and decorating roles.

First Congregational Church Ladies’ Aid Society Ray Hoover Sara Bilkey J. S. McKee W. E. Bliven John Bennison E. G. Prouty Harrison Bishop Alfred, Wagner J. Scott Blackwell W. F. Chevalier William Pratt Ed. Cook Frank Bihlmeier George Jackson W. W. McQuesten Margaret Bishop Will Wallace Hannah Hartman Margaret Baird Fad, Cook J. E. Stevenson

Dems Hear Muscatine Man Devitt At Montpelier Hall

J F Devitt of Muscatine and Walter Balluff of Davenport spoke at Drumm's hall in Montpelier Iowa. Devitt attacked the Muscatine Journal over Walsh ties but offered no direct rebuttal to charges. The meeting drew most Democratic ticket candidates despite bad weather.

Walsh Public Service Tri-Cities

Strict Rule on Registered Mail Delivered to Addressees Only

Orders issued to Muscatine post office require registered mail be delivered only to the addressee. If undeliverable, it must be returned or disposed of per regulations. Postmaster General Lawshe cites widespread violations and mandates examination of wrappers for restrictive indorsements.

Muscatine Lawshe

Lipphardt to Lead German Baptist Meetings Tonight

Rev W A Lipphardt the German Baptist evangelist will begin a series of meetings at the German Baptist church corner Sixth and Walnut streets this evening at 7 45 o'clock. Lipphardt is described as an excellent speaker and a large crowd is expected.

W. A. Lipphardt Sixth and Walnut Streets

Notable Visit and Local Happenings in Conesville area

Mrs. Martha Jane Horton and daughter Sadie Jarrard and Miss Iva left Muscatine to visit Mrs. Will Ingraham before moving to Oklahoma where Will Horton is now. Various locals made trips to Muscatine and Morning Sun while others hosted relatives and attended a Democratic rally.

Conesville Martha Jane Horton Sadie Jarrard Iva Muscatine Will Ingraham Oklahoma Will Horton I. W. Jones Iowa City Margaret Paul Buser Columbus Junction Ed. Cass, Jr Mable Wilson Grinnell F. G. McCullough Frank Orchard Trenton Jess Delop Grace Stickney Arden

Hyomei touted as fast cure for croup and colds

A Victorian advertisement extols Hyomei as the quickest and safest treatment for croup in all stages and for nose throat and lung ailments. It includes a pastor's testimonial, price details for a complete inhaler outfit at one dollar and an extra bottle at ten cents, with a money back guarantee from Haverkamp's Drug Store.

Walter Hyomei Croup Geo. Sisson M. E. Church South Londonderry Havercamp

Wellman Social and Community Notes Highlight Local Moves

Louck and Boehme of Kalona sold seventeen Moline autos in two weeks. Mrs. Henry Godber of Letcher Dak visits relatives in town. Mrs. C. C. Gardner attends State Library association meeting in Cedar Rapids. Eunice Brown visits Scott youth near Richmond as Mrs. Scott visits Guyman Okla. Mike Burns family returns from Fairfield to Wellman. Carl Corbin of Iowa City visits Mrs. Popham. I O O F grand lodge and encampment attended by Eardley Bell Jr. and wife and Wm. Emde in Marshalltown. Rev. W. N. Potter, former Lexington pastor, now located here.

Wellman Iowa Louck & Boehme Kalona Moline Henry Godber Letcher C. C. Gardner Cedar Rapids State Library Association Eunice Brown Scott Richmond Guyman Oklo Mike Burns Fairfield Carl Corbin Iowa City Popham Eardley Bell Wm. Emde I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge Marshalltown W. N. Potter Lexington

Train rule changes and social notes in local page

Armour announces ticket validation before boarding on C R N P lines with no ticket no ride. Mrs. Morgan quiet. W H M prepares fruit jelly barrels for German hospital in Keokuk. Mr and Mrs Zimmerman visit H S Sample home in Iowa City. G W Weller and daughter Ella back from Colorado. Ezra Gardner and family of Lexington attend church and visit Dr Gardner. Druggist Ora Rogers and wife from Kalona visit uncle Jesse Long. Wellman Scofield Literary association to host oyster supper in Weller building on election night.

Kalona Jesse Longwell Wellman Scofield Literary Association Weller Building

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