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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1900

Page

7

Alvin Joslin and Stein's Theatre Ads Highlight Dec 12 Show

Alvin Joslin, Charles L. Davis and a famous comedy drama come to Stein's with a Vermont farmer character and a large orchestra. Secure seats Wednesday December 12 with prices 35c and 50c. Also notices for local business ads and a loan company at 128 East Second Street.

Alvin Joslin Charles L. Davis Stein's Vermont Stein Cale Frank Guarantee Loan Co East Second Street

Card of Thanks for Kind Support During Illness and Death

I thank the neighbors and friends who kindly assisted me during the recent illness and death of my son Mrs. Fred Schmidt.

Fred Schmidt

A Nice Christmas Gift And Local Notices

Multiple brief items note travel plans and arrivals, ads, and society updates. People mentioned include Mrs. Lena Cohn, Edward Emmick, E M Palmer, A Riemenschneider, Arthur Craddock, Mark Coxner, Bishop Kephart, Rev J A Wirt, Rev J L Murphy, and others. Events include travels to Bayfield Wellman and Moravia, a New Year ball plan by Company C, church jubilee funds, and advertising notes.

Vacation Tickets Offered By Nickel Pite Road

Holiday travelers can obtain tickets through Nickel Pite Road to all Central Passenger Association points at a fare and a third for the round trip. Tickets are valid from the closing day of school to not later than January 8, 1901, with return allowed until school reopens. For details contact John Y. Calahan, general agent, 111 Adams St Chicago and at Van Buren/Pacific on the Elevated Loop.

Nickel Pite Road Central Passenger Association Ft. Wayne Cleveland Fostoria Erie John Y. Calahan Adams, St Chicago van Buren Street Pacific Avenue

Comfortable Iowa Central excursions to Los Angeles

Take weekly Iowa Central Railway trips leaving Wednesdays and arriving Los Angeles Sunday morning. Modern tourist cars with standard sleeping car conveniences at about one third the expense. Wide vestibules and Pintseca gas. Contact any Iowa Central ticket agent or Geo Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa for full information.

Los Angeles California Iowa Central Railway Iowa Central Batty Marshalltown Iowa

Free Pile Cure Sold With Guarantee

J J Havercamp advertises a pile cure under a written guarantee. The offer includes a free pile pipe with each package and a “no cure, no pay” policy with a 50 cent price. Samples offered.

Rector J. J. Havercamp

Muscatine Socials and Events Chronicle

A summary of personal, social, and political happenings in Muscatine as reported by Journal correspondents. Includes births, gatherings, marriages, notable visits, community notices, and local opinions shaping neighborhood life.

Union District Agricultural Society elects officers and directors

At a Saturday meeting the Union District Agricultural Society elected J. J. Nichols as president and B. G. Hogue as vice president along with H. N. McDonald as secretary and F. E. Thomas as treasurer. Directors chosen include Dr. Carl J. P. Nichols T. McIntire R. C. Wagner Geo. Cornwall and J. Albans with Frank Reush named marshal.

Union District Agricultural Society J. J. Nichols G. Hogue H. N. McDonald F. E. Thomas Dr. Carl J. P. Nichols T. McIntire R. C. Wagner Geo. Cornwall J. Albans Frank Reush Exchange Department The Christian Church Henry Anderson Chicago Reuben Shaw Belle Plain Frizzell Durant Wright Sisters Spencer Street C. S. Barclay Ames A. H. Floyd Seventh Street Charles Buckman West Liberty W. P. Nichols C. S. Barclay and Sons

Anxious day as friends await Iowa City surgeries

In Atalissa Mrs Griscel and Mrs Lundy travel to Iowa City for surgical operations. Rev Griscel stays by his wife, while relatives join Mrs Lundy’s daughter and brother Hillis Ady. The community hopes for swift recoveries and reunion with families.

Griscel Maria Lundy Iowa City Muscatine West Liberty C. T. McCampbell Presbyterian Church Cedar Valley Union Valley Ditmar & Ayers Ernest Lambert R. F. Stucker J. Pringrey W. RB. Stucker Aaron Noble Down Goshen Township Roy Parkalow Chas Nichols

Summary of measles reports and corn grinding note

Summit reports several measles cases prompting public health attention. H Gray had his corn grinding done, indicating local activity and daily life continuing amidst health concerns.

H. Gray

Local notes on travel illness visits and farming chores

Arnell Smith left for a trip to Dubuque Iowa this week. Mrs Lydia Stutsman is slowly recovering after illness. Nursery agents appeared again in the neighborhood this week. Bert Rodgers of Muscatine is visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs Scott plans to move to Wilton and will be missed. Some farmers haul corn to Muscatine while others prepare winter wood.

Arnell Smith Dubuque Iowa Lydia Stutsman Bert Rodgers Muscatine Scott Wilton

Local Travelers and Incidents Reported Around Town

Mike Missel visited Buffalo Monday and Muscatine last Thursday. Julius Welsch had a business trip to Blue Grass and met with a buggy train collision near Montpelier. all occupants escaped unharmed. Emma Hartman underwent an operation last Thursday performed by Doctors Klein and Morgridge. George Plitt and Fred Schellhorn were seen in town with cows and as a nursery agent respectively. Grandfather Henry Kemper is reported about the same period.

Mike Missel Buffalo Muscatine Charles Fix Morgridge Julius Welsch Montpelier

Among the Lodges Fraternal Aid Officers Elected

Bloomington council No. 175 of the Fraternal Aid Association held a meeting Friday night electing officers for the coming year. New president Quincy T. Howard and vice president William Kepping led a slate that includes E P Day as secretary and Bella K Allen as treasurer.

Bloomington Fraternal Aid Association Quincy T. Howard Wm. Kepping E. P. Day Bella K. Allen David C. Young Emma Becker E. H. King G. A. Heidel Ida M. Blankenburg Martha Mann Sentinel Cc. C. Connell

Wyoming Lodge Officers Elected for 1901 Knights of Pythias

At Castle Hall on Friday night Wyoming Lodge No 76 Knights of Pythias elected officers for 1901 led by John M Butler as Chancellor Commander Frank Gould as Vice Chancellor John Millar Prelate H H Arnold Master of Work Amos Strawn Master of Arms H S Howe Keeper of Record and Seal FE H Dolsen Master of Finance Fred Leu Master of Exchequer H Seefeld Inside Guard Dieman Outside Guard Chas F Schroeder Musician and Trustees J T Coster H C Madden A L Lindner. The Ladies of the Maccabees elected officers led by Gertrude Hine Past Lady Commander Mollie Wiles Lieut Commander Anna Eversmeyer Record Keeper Mary E Peck Finance Keeper Nellie McCaw Chaplain Helen Tappe Sargeant Mary LeQnewell Mistress at Arms Harriet Smeenk Sentinel Laura Stinson Picket Mary McDougal Musician Emma Caple.

Wyoming Lodge No. 76 Knights of Pythas Castle Hall John M. Butler Frank Gould John Millar H. H. Arnold Amos Strawn H. S. Howe FE. H. Dolsen Fred Leu H. Seefeld Dieman Chas. F. Schroeder H. C. Madden A. L. Lindner J. C. Coster Mary E. Peck Nellie McCaw Helen Tappe Mary le Qnewell Harriet Smeenk Sentinel Laura Stinson Mary McDougal Emma Caple

Oriole Rescued and Helped by Parents in Wind

A young oriole blown from its nest during a high wind is found by kind people and sheltered at a house. The parent birds watch from a nearby window and ultimately guide the nestling back to safety, forming a cradle with their wings to carry it to a tree where it disappears from sight.

Boston Christian Register

Simple at home care for sprains and strains

An early guide advises rest and simple treatments for ankle and wrist strains. Use hot then cold douches, avoid tepid water, and apply an egg and salt poultice the first day, followed by hot water fomentations and a firm bandage at all times except night.

Prairie Encampment elects new officers for first half year

Prairie Encampment No 4 I O C F elected officers Friday night for the first half of the year. D B Mackenzie was chosen Chief Patriarch J F E Norwool High Priest LL J Munn Senior Warden S E Hoover Jutor Warden George Scholten Recording Scribe Charles a Hackett Financial Scribe M W Stirlen Treasurer

Reduced Christmas Rates on Nickle Plate Tickets

The Nickle Plate road announces Christmas and New Year ticket sales from December 22 to 25 and December 31 1900 to January 1 1901 at one and a third fare for round trips to points in Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets valid for return to January 2 1901. Vestibuled sleeping cars and dining car meals 35 cents to $1.00. Inquiries to John Y Calaban general agent 111 Adams St Chicago. Depot at Van Buren and Pacific on the Elevated Loop.

Nickle Plate Road Central Passenger Association John Y. Calaban Adams St Chicago van Buren Street Pacific Avenue

Reduced Rates to Hot Springs From Rail Line

The Hot Springs Arkansas health resort, endorsed by the United States Government for rheumatism neuralgia grippe and more, offers reduced travel rates via B C K H N Ry. Ask your nearest agent or contact John G. Farmer A G P A Cedar Rapids IA for booking and illustrated information.

Effective Reproofs From Payson Tucker on Rail Way Life

Payson Tucker demonstrates attention to detail in two railroad incidents reported by the Presque Isle Star Herald. In Maine Central’s mountain division he tidies a bricks pile at a station and, later, checks for losses after a break, noting the need for a broom and supplies while ensuring operations run smoothly.

Payson Tucker Maine Central Road Portland Tucker Mr. Tucker Presque Isle Herald

Contact for information at Cedar Rapids rail line office

Full information on this subject can be obtained by addressing Jno. G. Farmer, A. G. P. & T. A. K., C. R. & WN. Ry., Cedar Rapids, la.

Jno G. Farmer C. R WN. Ry Cedar Rapids

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