Local News Briefs From City Visits and Commerce
Numerous city residents hosted travelers and conducted business yesterday. Mrs. A M Garrett and Miss May Letts spent the day in town, while Mrs. E M Smith visited at the home of Mrs. Charlies Schwartz. Mrs. Callie Shay of Columbus Junction and Miss Floresce Sissel of Fairport also traveled to and from the city for visits and errands. Local ads promote candies, medicines, and carpets available through Muscatine stores, and several residents headed to Wilton and St. Louis for afternoon or winter engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uigde
Dad Dolsen
Miss del
Af Letts
A. M. Garrett
Miss May
Letts
E. M. Smith
Keota
Charlies Schwartz
Exet Hill
Havercamp
Muscatine
Tulle
Lone Trea
Arthur Smith
East Eighth Street
Callie Shay
Columbus
Pearl City
J. D. Pendle
Burlington
E. Rosenfield
John O'Connor
Summit
John Beckte
Jeft
St. Louis
Frank Blanchard Jett
Wilton
Geo. Dicokaus
J. E
Jean
Fred
West Liberty
Harry Madden
George Nicolas
H. F. Kelok
Lake View
M. B. Croafer
M. D. Rethban
Chicago
Estate Sale Notice for James M. Wier Property
Public sale of Todian relics coins pottery firearm and other curiosities plus four furpofts wheel of fortune and otter personal property from the late James M. Wier estate. sale to be held at a designated location. Auction to include mound builders artifacts and assorted estate items as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todian
Wheel of Fortune
James M. Wier
Ice danger and local events in South Muscatine
Ice on Blessing’s pond near the Muscatine North and South railroad tracks was unsafe in places after a warm spell. a boy fell through and was soaked. Local notes mention Maennercher ladies card party in Appel’s hall next Wednesday afternoon, visits by Mrs. G. Smith and Mrs. Irene Gabel, and a birthday gathering for Charles Gwens with music and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Appel’s Hall
H. Corbin
Verna Washpuro
Minnie Elerman
George Pontel
Albert Snavely
Ethel Yeager
L. McDougal
Mabel Watts
Lottie Gruffs
Carrie Watts
Carrie Watts, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Netcott, Wil York, Bud Pratt
Howard Kaw
I. Hadley
Coffman
John Powell
Estella Blake
Tulu
Watts
Elvin Netcott
T. Powell
Lewis Powell
E. W. Berg
William Eisley
Green Valley
Texas
Davenport
Bliss Malissa Bishop
Schley Avenue
Musserville M. E. ¢Ebureh
Smith
Mite Sewing Society
Owen Smith
Gregon Street
Beet Christmas Present Promises New Home on Easy Terms
Speechless With Wonder is claimed for friends cured of stomach liver and kidney trouble by Jalectric Bittera. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store advertises a first payment plan for a new house on loose time payments. G. BL Pitus, 313 Tow avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalectric Bittera. Sc
Havercamp
Tow Avenue
Kind of King Richard That Shakespeare Depicts
John Griffith, a well known actor, speaks at the Manctine Women’s Club about Shakespeare. He argues Macbeth and Hamlet as his greatest works, notes Shakespeare’s blend of history and humanity, and discusses how stage choices shape interpretation. He questions Richard III’s historicity and contrasts the onstage king with the real man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenna Griffith
Shakespeare
Mr. Grit
Macbeth
Ham
Idik
Richard the Third
Richard
Ane
Ann
Yey Amony
Richart
Gloster
Ichard
Tower
London
Mary Macbeth
Altingly
Bacon
Notable talk on stage craft by a celebrated actor
The speaker praises the actor for shaping stage business beyond Shakespeare and highlighting women. He notes married life with Anne Hathaway, the actor’s humor, and his view of Richard the Third as a rich artistic portrayal. Audience women especially enjoyed the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Hathaway
Griffith
Richard the Third
Shakespeare
Richard
Catarrh Cure Claims Dreaded Disease Halted
An advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy, claiming it cures catarrh by treating the constitutional disease from within. The notice offers $100 reward for any cure it cannot accomplish and invites readers to request testimonials. Also promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sclenet
Flall
Hall
Doug
I. J. Chaney & Vd
Wake Hall
Triumph of an Empress at Grand Opera House
Muscatine theatergoers are urged to attend next Thursday evening for Miss Miley Holland in The Triumph of An Empress. Her talent is praised and gowns plus royal jewelry will be shown at Havercamp's drug store that afternoon. Also includes a testimonial about the Mystic Cure with local pharmacy details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Grand Opera House
Mil@rey Holland
Miss Holland
Russia
Havercamp's Drug Store
How to Cut Glass Without a Diamond Use String and Fire
A reader describes a simple method to cut glass without a diamond. Dip a string in alcohol, wrap and dry it around the glass, light it, and let the string burn away. The heat weakens the glass at the cut line, then submerge in water to cool and snap cleanly.
Rev Horace Herr to Induct Bryan Preston in Muscatine
Former First Congregational pastor Rev Horace Herr will travel to Muscatine tomorrow to formally induct Rev Bryant G Preston as pastor. He will speak at the M C A at 3720 in the afternoon, then preach at the First Congregational church in the evening. Services listed for Sunday include morning 10:30 and evening 7:30 with choir and organ selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace D. Herr
First Congregational Church
Muscatine
Bryant G. Preston
Herr
Iowa Avenue
Fourth
J. N. Elliott
Pbs
C. Bee
Dio
AL Sullivan
Austhalter
Gungmaz
Bebe
Flagler
Grace Lutheran Church
OF. Martin
Luther League
Wiliam Klink
Qur India Missions
Ladies All Society
Mig
Delrich
Seventh Street
Everlbe
God
German Congrégational Church
Pitth
Cedar Streete
H. Rodes
Ladies Aid Society
A Detmers
Céllar Street
First Baptist Church
Judson Kempton
Burlington
Billy
First Congregational
Horace T. Mer
Breant C. Preston
Har
Community Church Notices And Services
A dense church notices page lists Sunday schedules for First German M E Church Friends Church Park Avenue Mission and other congregations with times for worship, Sunday school, and youth meetings. Also includes an advertisement for Botanic Blood Balm promising cures for blood diseases.
Rev Herr to Speak at City Men's Meeting Tomorrow
Rev Herr formerly of this city and former pastor of the First Congregational church will speak at the regular Sunday men's meeting at the Y M C A tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stev. Herr
Y. M. CG
Herr
Rev. Herr
First Congregational Church
Very Low Excursion Rates for Christmas Holidays on Nickel Plate
Nickel Plate offers excursion rates for travel between Chicago and Buffalo during December 24, 1905 to January 1, 1906. Round trips priced at one half fare with varied meal options in Nickel Plate dining cars. Tickets available at Chicago city offices with return by January 3, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buffalo
Chicago elevated loop depot on Adams Street and avenues
The text notes a depot located at 1ti Adams street and Auditorium annex, with intersections at La Salle and Van Buren streets, described as the only depot in Chicago on the elevated loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Street
Auditorium
la Salle
van Huren Streets
Chicago
Last Supreme Effort to Cure Circulation Ills
An obscure ad styled notice touts Dr King’s New Life Pills and Haver Camp’s Prescription Ding Store as cures for long standing circulation and bodily ailments. The fragmentary source suggests a period voice selling patent medicines with bold claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Havercamp
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G. M. Vitus
Tawa Avenue
Uhoize
Mulberry Street
G. M. Hus
Iowa Ave
Stephen’s Maze
Frank Ashcraft
Theu Ms
Bess Nicholas
North Dakota
Hust Second Street
Town
Joseph Wier
South Muscatine
South End
Erchar
King Richard
Speare
John Griffith
Firstcias
H. Gremmel’s
Miz
Mas Quo Ta dc Cigars
Dr. Lyon
O. Lyon
Salisbury
T. J. Placinnre
Haller & Blackmore
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Saya
Overcamp
Second Street
Rev
Bryant
Preaton
First Presbyterian Church
Gounod
Heavenly Voices
Ball Chorus
Marie Sehuudt
Mr. Pentzer
Klein
Fred Pentzer
Fligter
B. Marshal
Svelcome
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Walnut
Sixth Streets
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Third Street
Stein Furniture Ca
WestSt
Hunday School
J. W. Potter
M. E
Fourth and
Cedar Streets
Park Avere
Washington Street
Parke Avenue
Sumday School
Martin of
Trinity Church
W. F. Beckerman
South Muscatine Friends Church
Wisconsin Street
G. +. Curtis
Lunding School
Wit Osuetain
Tag
United Brethren Church
Park Place
Atlanta
Havercamp’s
Rt Ge
Stratford
Best
Jecksou
Eir
Aise Ae
Camilal
Kome Savings Bank
Jackson Electric Supply Co
West Second Street
W. G. Block CO
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