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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
5
Children return to classrooms after a long carefree break with smiles and nostalgia. Pupils queued for new books and teachers outlined the new term as the city’s schools reopen amid mixed feelings and renewed routines.
Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder disease in all forms. Claims it strengthens kidneys to prevent Bright's disease and diabetes if taken early. Signed by A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
Rev. J. N. Elliott George Baker and Dr. J. T. Martin left this forenoon for Williamsburg Iowa where they will attend the semi annual meeting of the Iowa City Presbytery Elliott serves as Presbytery stated clerk.
A vintage promotional notice claims ZEMO will draw germs to the surface and permanently cure every itching skin disease. The ad urges samples from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and lists A. W. Morgan at 107 West 2nd Street as a seller.
The September term of the district court opened with 23 jury trials scheduled though dates were not set. Grand jury met with F. W. Swan as foreman and John Delahan as clerk. J. W. Bollinger presided briefly before leaving for Davenport. Jury September 15. Multiple cases listed for Law and Equity actions, with Civ. Rail Co. vs Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circus among them.
The Iowa Conference announces late Monday a broad set of changes. Rev. Thomas Osborn takes Muscatine First, Rev. H. M. Strong and Rev. W. B. Ireland assume Muscatine North and South circuits, Rev. C. E. Baumgarten moves to German Methodist Church, and Dr. J. C. Willits serves as associate pastor at Muscatine First before Decatur appointment. List covers Muscatine West Liberty Keota and other districts with numerous transfers and special appointments including Iowa Wesleyan University staff.
Claim that purgatives harm the bowels and indigestion causes constipation. Mi Ona tablets are advertised as a non purgative stomach tonic that tones the stomach, improves digestion, and relieves constipation with a money back guarantee. Cites a testimonial from Herbert H. Taylor of New York City praising dramatic relief.
Rev. J. P. Thief of Minden Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaft with child of Chicago join Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Dettmers for a social visit. Also Rev. and Mrs. J. Fath of Treynor Iowa participate in the gathering.
The Thirty-Fifth Iowa regiment veterans plan a two day reunion in Muscatine with Col. Wm. B. Keeler of Chicago expected to attend. Registration at Shelby Norman Post hall opens, social time in the afternoon, and a camp fire program at United Brethren church as officials and veterans renew ties from the Civil War era.
Trains from 12 last night to noon were hours late after a freight engine derailed at Seymour Iowa. No 12 bound for Chicago arrived at 11 this morning. No 62 ran through at 12 rather than 5 37. No 4 passed at 11 11 instead of 6 44. No 50 also affected.
Old time Columbus Junction resident Mr. Worley died at his home Sunday in the north part of town and will be buried tomorrow. He was Ohio born and lived here since childhood leaving a wife five sons and four daughters. A county farm picnic drew many locals today. Neighbors and relatives visited as Mrs. Todd and sons Neal and Robert returned from Nashotah Wisconsin. Miss Mary Bowman returned from work at the college for the blind in Vinton Iowa. Rev Arch L. Graham preached at United Presbyterian church opening presbytery in Columbus City. Ensign Roper gave a picture entertainment at the Reformed church last evening.
A brief public notice warns that cars may not enter the area without valid tickets. The message repeats for emphasis and notes enforcement lines or barriers may be in place.
In Columbus Junction Iowa Robert Richard Worley reports new Rock Island orders require showing a ticket before entering passenger cars. Tickets must be shown to conductor or brakeman. New rule from Sept 5 sets child fares between Iowa points as half fare when divisible. minimum 10 cents. Children under five travel free with guardian.
William R Hearst in Davenport Iowa Labor Day talk rejects Gompers view that unions should enter politics. He argues against concentrating power in one group and warns it could b,destroy unions. He attacks Bryan for calling workers public beggars and accuses him of favoritism toward Haskell as campaign fund treasurer.
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