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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1903

Page

7

East Hill Residents Toast Birthdays In Social Week

Three East Hill residents celebrate natal days Mrs John Howell hosts a birthday evening on Sherman street with dinner music and gifts Bennie Hess Miss Lizzie Lane and Mrs Will Baker also marked birthdays with gatherings at home Elizabeth Howell and Scott Lane families hosted parties and friendly visits filled the week plus local updates on neighborhood residents and newly built houses.

East Hill John Howell Sherman Street Howell Lizzie Lane Grant Street Bennie Hess Brook Street William Baker Peter State John L. Thompson Mesdames Mott Turner Lettie Gritten Sophis Miller Minnie Peach Alice Howell Martha Howell Anna Howell Della Gritten Lizzie Lone Edward Howell Guy Duncan Marion Berry Robert Kerr Clyde Gregory Scott Lane Elizabeth Louise Claybe Daisy Calder Effie Hutchinson Jesse McCleary Lena Hepperiy Edward Luke Earl Wymer Clarence Hutchinson George Neifer Bert Walters Marion Keckler Antoine Charles Neufer Clarence Keckler Florence Koebert Mable Meyers Addie Koebert James Stadford Antoine Meufer Jules Neufer Clarence Ketkler Charles Vance Edward Rabbit Sheldon Schreurs William Dale Harold Vance Artie Clark Clarence Schaffer Edward Walters Clarence Walters Dubuque Nannie Ross Washington Street Henry County George Hutchinson Wyoming Hill Harry Wilson Park Avenue Fort Madison Polly Ruth McDonald Halstead Street Will Downer George Hawley Smalley Avenue Chester Lefer Ben Lone Lettsville Scott Lone Fred Duncan Boonestreet John Reade Tillie McCaw

Local Briefs Reflect Social and Administrative Movements

Local residents travel for business and research, including J. M. Kemble and E. C. Nichols. University affiliates visit Muscatine and Iowa City, while others depart for Mobile and Davenport. Property transfers noted as lot 23 Cypress addition changes hands.

Fight Over Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption

Beall, Mississippi resident T. R. Beall reports his wife showed consumption symptoms last fall. After trying other remedies, she used Dr King’s New Discovery, improved quickly, and was fully cured after four bottles. Store guarantee offered with prices 50c and 1.00, trial bottles free.

Perscription Drug Store

Eugenie Blair to star in Zaza at the Grand

Miss Eugenie Blair famed emotional star to appear Tuesday December 1 in Zaza a Belasco adaptation with original New York scenery and effects. Blair known for Camille The Ironmaster and A Lady of Quality headlines the presentation as the show delivers grand stage success across markets.

Eugenie Blair David Belasco New York Camille Zaza

Queen Victoria’s Hair Rise With Germ Destroyer

The court physician reportedly uses a germ delaying preparation on Queen Victoria’s scalp after Profana’s discovery. Newbro’s Herpicide, the claimed dandruff germ killer, is advertised as the sole product capable of destroying the germ. Hair regrowth follows eradication of dandruff. Sent with 19 stamps for a sample to The Herpicide Co. Detroit Michigan.

Queen Victoria Newbro Herpici¢ Co Detroit Mich Havercamp’s Prescription Art Store

Ane Bank to Launch in Melbouwie

A new banking institution named Ane Bank is announced to open in Melbouwie, signaling financial service expansion in the area. The move aims to offer personal and business accounts, with plans for local employment and community engagement.

Hyomei claims cure for catarrh with inhaled spray

Hyomei offers a $1 complete outfit to kill catarrhal germs and heal irritated mucous membranes by breathing the remedy into air passages and lungs. The ad promises lifetime inhaler use, refills at $0.50, and a full refund if no cure, listing symptoms from nasal discharge to chest cough as evidence.

Ana

Zaza Play Stars A-List Cast In Dramatic Troupe

The production showcases a large cast led by Alanson Lessey as Bernard Dufrene with Harriet Ross in dual roles Florianne and Madame Dufrene. Katherine de Barry appears as Rosa Bonne alongside Linne Gee Toto and Harry G Browne as Cascart in a program featuring famed artists including Duff Backus Stanley Wells Lane Buxford Herbert Gifford Carrington.

Zaza Alanson Lessey Bernard Dufrene Harriet Ross Florianne Madame Dufrene Katherine de Barry Rosa Bonne

The Fatal Wedding at the Grand

The Fatal Wedding plays to S R O crowds at the Grand on Thursday December 3. The company is strong and the production features rapid action stage settings and modern effects. Comedy is woven through all four acts rather than confined to a single scene.

River trip ends near Buffalo for four East Moline residents

Mr and Mrs Hock and Mr and Mrs Chas Palmer of East Moline planned a Mississippi to New Orleans cruise in two self built gasoline launches. The trip halted after 20 miles at Buffalo when engines failed and the boats were towed to Linwood for winter quarters. The Palmers will stay in East Moline while the others rent and await a new Watertown house.

Moline Hock Chas, Palmer East Moline Mississippi New Orleans Red River Buffalo Linwood Palmer Watertown

Alvord Youth Killed Near Council Bluffs On Burlington Line

William Burke of Alvord, a young man who sought travel, was killed after being struck on the Burlington track near Council Bluffs while attempting to journey.

William Burke Alvord Council Bluffs Burlington

New National Bank Organized at Sheldon

A new national bank is organized at Sheldon to replace the previously suspended bank. The move aims to restore financial services and stability in the town's banking sector.

Sheldon

83 Per Cent Cured at Hershey Memorial Hospital

November report from Edith B Hoover, superintendent, shows 18 discharged and 3 deaths among 34 treated in month ending November 26. The article notes 83 percent of patients left cured, but cautions actual results may rise when those still hospitalized are counted.

Hershey Memorial Hospital North Mulberry Street Irving B. Richman Edith B. Hoover Board of Hospital Trustees

Guarantee for Greene's Syrup of Tar Refund Policy

The undersigned merchants pledge to refund the purchase price of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. They also offer a 25 cent bottle with money-back satisfaction. Signed by N. B. Barkalow and others.

Greene N. B. Barkalow G. A. Reinicke J. J. Havercamp Nesper & Co J. Theo. Keuchma

H W Huttig Breaks Leg After Street Car Fall

H W Huttig secretary and treasurer of the Citizens Railway and Light company broke his right leg just above the ankle after stepping from a street car on West Third street. The accident occurred about 6 o clock last night and was witnessed by several passengers. Dr E B Fulham attended to set the fracture.

H. W. Huttig Citizens’ Railway and Light Company West Third Street Huttig E. B. Fulham

Lost River at Grand opera house draws fair audience

Lost River presented at the Grand opera house last evening drew a fair audience. Proximity of Zaza likely boosted attendance. The company showcased high grade scenery and a large ensemble in a human interest drama.

Grand Opera House

Muscatine County Man to Speak at Horticultural Meet

W S Fultz of Muscatine county will speak at the Iowa State Horticultural society thirty eighth annual convention in Des Moines December 8 to 10. He will present on December 9 on the subject of Dewberries.

Muscatine County W. S. Fultz Iowa State Horticultural Society Des Moines

A Timely Suggestion For Cough Remedy Use

A promotional blurb urges housewives to stock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for winter. It claims prompt, safe relief when started at first cold signs, suitable for children, pleasant to take, and available at all druggists.

Chamberlain

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