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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
6
West Liberty church notes for September 20 1908 cover services at the Church of Christ including Bible school the Lord's supper and sermons on gospel topics. Socials visits and local town news feature families, arrivals departures and fair attendance at Wilton and Muscatine.
Republican congressman A F Dawson and E P Leeds spoke to a packed Grand Mound audience in the Second district campaign kickoff. Dawson touted his four year record and Republican achievements, contrasted Taft and Bryan, and argued for tariff revision and pro business policy while highlighting Roosevelt era gains.
Foster Illinois September 18 The Pine Bluffs M E Ladies' Aid society will hold their next luncheon at the home of Mrs Albert Keller on Wednesday September 23. A surprise party marked Ethels eighteenth birthday at the Isaac Foster home with about 35 friends in attendance and games on the lawn.
Rev. J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian church delivered the opening address at Parsons College in Fairfield. The Muscatine man is praised for an engaging and noteworthy talk at the ceremony.
D. A. Kleist and sons Fred and Andrew attended the Wilton fair on Wednesday. Misses Ella and Reba Keller and brother Homer also went to Wilton fair. Several residents from this vicinity attended the fair at Aledo this week.
Wilton Ia Sept 18 Special Threatening weather kept attendance to about five thousand but the Wilton fair concluded as one of the most successful in years. Races included 2:35 trot won by Gage then Red Clarence, Heir-in-Law, Montenet and Baby Red, plus 2:20 trot won by Kenyon. A ball game saw Muscatine Independents top Wilton Independents 9 to 9. Major D won the farmers half mile trot and J Q won the half mile running race. The crowd left satisfied with the day’s events.
A dubious seller hawks counterfeit Dolors while Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store offers Dr King’s New Life Pills claimed to treat constipation malaria and jaundice in a risky product alert style.
The article argues most rheumatism cases are blood related and external liniments offer only temporary relief. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to enrich blood and strengthen organs, claiming hundreds cured and offering purchase by mail from Schenectady NY at six boxes for $2.50.
A reception committee led by George Martin and others will oversee visitor details and decorations for the Coliseum and Armory hall. Military organizations are invited to join Thursday’s 4 pm parade, with Spanish War veterans urged to participate in all reunion entertainments. a Saturday Armory meeting will finalize parade arrangements.
ZEMO stops itching instantly and will cure any case of Dandruff or itching scalp. ZEMO destroys the dandruff germ and prevents falling hair. It will give the hair a rich glossy color and leave the scalp clean and healthy. For sale everywhere. Write for sample E. W. Rose Medicine Co. St. Louis. For sale by A. W. Morgan 107 W. 2nd St.
Society cards announce regular meetings for Masonic Mason City Lodge No 2 A F and A M first Tuesday evening each month led by W M E P Ingham and Secretary B L Johnson Washington Chapter No 4 R B M stated convocation second Friday monthly led by M E H P A KE Ot hm er and Secretary L Johnson Webb Council Royal and Select Stated assembly third Thursday monthly in Stein's music hall led by T I M G D Lezotte and Recorder L Johnson De Molay Commandery No 1 K Regular conclave third Wednesday each month led by G D Lezotte E C W H Graff and Recorder S Johnson.
M. W. OF A Muscatine Camp No. 106 meets Tuesdays at Woodmen hall Olds J C Coster Consul J A Leyda Clerk Fraternal Bankers Reserve meets first and third Wednesdays at Yeomen Lab at 8 pm Members in good standing urged to attend Wm Appel President H Lemkau Secretary Charles Lockwood Banker
Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Officers listed include Emma Hoetiin Oracle Kate Parvin Recorder and Myrtle Kirk Receiver. Visiting neighbors in good standing are always welcome.
G. A. R. Headquarters Shelby Norman Post No. 231 meets on the first and third Tuesdays each month at G. A. R. hall on East Second Street. Visiting members are welcome. Commander J. H. Munroe and Adjutant Gus Schmidt announce the schedule.
Wyoming Lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythias meets Friday evenings at 7:30 at the K P hall on Iown Avenue. Visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. FE. W. McDougal, GC. F. L. Bibimeler, K of R and S.
Highland Nobles Muscatine Castle meets on the first and third Fridays each month at Yeomen board corner. All visiting members in good standing are invited to attend with Elma Scott, Secretary, and Alexander W. Scott, Protector.
Banner Lodge plans its 2nd and 4th Tuesday gatherings in Yeoman hail. Wavie Niebling leads as chief of honor with Mary Crouch as financier and Gussie Muil as recorder.
Laurent Council No 1305 meets at Maccabee hall on the second and fourth days each month. Officers listed include J A Bartemeier and A G Bestenlehner in finance roles.
A O U W Eagle Lodge No 10 meets every Thursday evening at K P hall on Iowa avenue. Brethren in good standing include Fred Beitel M W H Howe, Recorder. E H Dolsen serves as Financier.
The O E S Electa Chapter No. 32 meets the second and fourth Mondays each month. Mrs Letta Shafnit is W M and Mrs August Othmer serves as secretary.
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