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Newspaper
Dubuque Sunday Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1900
Page
4
A damaged OCR line refers to numbers and dates with unclear context. The fragment lists years 1899 1897 and sequences that resemble catalog or sale figures, possibly a ledger notice or classified snippet without coherent narrative.
President McKinley directs the United States Civil Service Commission to assist the Philippine Commission civil service board. The two bodies will set regulations and conduct on site examinations to build an honest and efficient civil service in the Philippines.
Cook With Gas and 7 P M Nopiina as lawyers Lovimien Hewes and others listed. Druggist W H Torbert at 766 Main St. Wm Bray at 10th and Iowa, dentist Goble Ninth and Main, Dr Hoffman 8th and Locust. Tailors Lorenz Co 265 Sixth St. and more business ads. Dubuque Military Band concert at Saengerbund Hall and several residents visiting or traveling. Dr J O Maguire travels to St Paul for a cousin’s wedding.
The page records numerous social mentions. Guests include M Miss Marie Rugnitzsy at Miss O Rourke’s 857 Locust St and Miss Josephine Calvert headed to Marion Indiana for holidays. Missy Liazle Westmeyer of Manchester spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Mrs Carlin of Waterloo also celebrated. The Wheat sisters plan a Sunday departure for St Joseph Missouri to sing. Mr Maurice and Miss Josie Hennessy attended the Donovan Dolphin nuptials at Cascade. Mamie Hanlon of Denver visited Mrs Thomas F Phillips then left for home Friday. Mr and Mrs C H Manter of Chicago visited Burnage Villa for Thanksgiving. Mrs Manter stays a few days. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertises blood health. James Quinn of 09 St Mary’s St dies after illness since April. survivors include widow, two sons, one daughter. Delaware County News notes A Hollister family and Atwater families enjoying Thanksgiving in Dubuque. The Husking Bee at Stout Auditorium on Dec 4 by First Congregational Church Ladies promises living costuming and stage netting. Albert Barrett and wife and Abe Youngs depart for New Orleans via several rail lines. Barrett is a decorator involved with Keeley and Julien projects. St Paul Dispatch reports the betrothal of Bridget Juain and Dr J A Maguire celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral with Rev P O Neill officiating. Mrs Hast Winifred Ryan of Jordan and Dr J O Maguire among out-of-town guests. Waterloo Courier notes a game crowd remark and plans for next season, with Waterloo’s return delayed and the evening concluding amicably.
Miss Platchely of Cedar Rapids visits this city for a day of social calls. Mrs C B Rague offers fancy work and Christmas novelties on Tuesday December 4 at 61 Main Street. A private family seeks to exchange a high grade upright piano for board. Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar advertised as a quick cough remedy. Bradbury piano promotion touts factory prices and warranties. Quinine Hair Tonic claims to stimulate hair growth and end dandruff with money-back guarantee. Addresses include Main Street Dubuque and 576-884 Main Street.
Scott Benson returns from western trip and several residents travel to Chicago and Boulder. St Luke's church hosts a Dec 13 14 paper and supper. Essie Whatmore returns from Chicago. St Luke's ladies plan a Dec 18 14 supper and bazaar. Becke case verdict pending. Young People's Christian Temperance Union meets Dec 3. Husking Bee and Magazine Entertainment set for Dec 4 with live advertisements by local youths.
The Dubuque Traveling and Business Men's eighteenth annual banquet and meeting are set for December 27 at the Julien Hotel. Secretary J H Whatmore may resign, while the event promises elaborate menus, music by Grand Opera House orchestra, and anecdotes about notable guests. Wm Zinn Sr charter member will be honored at his funeral this afternoon with Frank Coates Sr and Jo H Whatmore acting as pallbearers.
Indian Agent Campbell reports smallpox has broken out at Odanah within the Bad River band in Wisconsin. The condition is serious and the outbreak appears to be spreading. Commissioner Jones authorizes quarantine and further necessary measures. Also, czar's physicians report further improvement in St. Petersburg.
The twentieth annual Iowa State Traveling Men's Association meeting in Des Moines elected W. H. Wheeler as president W. O. Winne as vice president F. Haley as secretary treasurer and directors including Wm A Mayner Al Thomas W S Palmer John Veran Adam Sterling W H Smith and Fred McCord. Secretary Haley reports 12129 members in good standing an increase of 1022 for the year with receipts of 139872 and disbursements of 96147.
Mrs H E Crossman aged 45 and her daughter Ethel 10 burned to death at their Portland home. Chauncey Pelton retired lumerman found dead in Grand Rapids. Texas presidential electors vote totals Bryan 267482 McKinley 121173 Donnelly 21160. Steamer St Marie wreck reported near Naples Marseilles with 45 passengers missing. Mrs Robinson wife of a Libby Montana official arrested in Cleveland for stock theft worth 25000.
Daily bulletins report the czar in satisfactory condition with progress, while physicians and a nurse remain constantly on duty. The empress continues personal care and shows no fatigue despite strain, as she attends to her husband’s needs.
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