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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
9
The People of Muscatine are invited to the Family Theatre Vaudeville for a single November 3 screening of election results displayed as soon as received. Manager Sodini opens doors at 9 30 with free admission. A Western Union operator will relay results to the lighting machine.
Wilton Iowa October 30 Gus Dallege aged about fifty five resident seven miles northwest of town died at his home around 6 30 last evening heart failure sudden death found by wife in barn while hitching team en route to political meeting leaves wife and five children Mrs John House Atalissa Mrs Fred Mooney Cedar County Ollie Dallege Nebraska Elsie and Vance at home funeral plans not set Other Wilton News Mrs J M Rider Cedar Rapids guest at Raynor home departs for Davenport M F Cronin democratic candidate for county superintendent was
The Journal announces instant election coverage for Muscatine and area with a special Election Edition on Wednesday November 4. A Western Union telegraph wire and on site operator will provide updates all day and night, with free delivery to subscribers and an Election Extra to follow.
A business passenger to Muscatine this morning is noted. Mr and Mrs Wm Meyers who had been visiting friends in Muscatine returned home yesterday. Leonard Moore returned to Muscatine this morning after a short stay.
The Presbyterian ladies plan an annual dinner and bazaar for Thursday November 19. John Beimford, Democratic candidate for county recorder, traveled to Muscatine. Mrs. George Woodhouse and Misses Russell Brown and McSwiggin visited relatives in Muscatine. Cloak suit and fur sale announced at Setrong Potter's on Saturday October 1. Various residents from Muscatine and Joy Illinois visited town. An Orvil Ford mail carrier horse ran away with no injuries. a fur coat was lost and later recovered, blanket missing. Mrs. Herman Jipp and daughter returned from Davenport. Journal publisher F D Throop and Davenport publisher E P Adler were in town. John Gray was bitten on the hand by a boy. doctor treated the injury.
Irwin Barrett aged 25 fell against a revolving saw in a mill at Owen and was decapitated. His head fell to one side and his trunk to the other. He was the son of the mill owner and resided in Grand Rapids.
An advertised home remedy asserts a mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla relieves kidney and bladder issues plus rheumatic pain. The ad claims rapid results within days and casts the treatment as harmless and inexpensive.
Miss Avilda Frost and Mr Raymond Davison were married October 28 1908 at the Frost home in Wapello Iowa Rev Newsom officiating The ceremony drew about thirty guests from the bride’s family and friends A five course dinner followed and the couple soon moved to their new home in the town’s south part with Emma Cavan and Raymond Titus as attendants
An advertisement asserts ZEMO stops itching instantly and cures dandruff or itching scalp. It says the product destroys the dandruff germ prevents hair loss and leaves a glossy color and clean healthy scalp. Sold everywhere with samples from E W Rose Medicine Co St Louis and by A W Morgan 107 W 2nd St.
A brief ad notes Electric Bitters quickly dispenses with stomach liver kidneys and bowels issues. Sold for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Cold weather is coming and shoppers are urged to pick from a wide selection of coats and suits. The ad promises top quality garments at attractive prices and invites customers to visit the store to be convinced they offer better clothing for less money.
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