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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
7
Fragmented notes report sightings of Mrs Austin’s New Dress and Austin’s Naw Dress while W L Rowe and Howard Rite travel to Kansas City and Davenport for business and social visits. Advertisements promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Hullister’s products. The jumbled text mentions candy prices, cigars, perfumes, and various small town errands.
A local team, Company C, secures a December 24 basketball game with Wheaton College. Manager McDougal says the match at the armory should be very fast. Wheaton’s lineup is expected to mirror last year’s strong squad that beat the locals 25 to 23. Previous Wheaton scores against various opponents are listed among many past results.
Miss Glen Holdeman will oversee a program at the King’s School Christmas event. Alia and George Eden visited Lowe City last Saturday. Roberts sold a fine nurse to W. TF. Peters spent last week with friends in Wajelio. Celestine Tletlox is noted to be on the site this week.
West Liberty scene recalls a long obituary noting Kate Barclay Nichols born March 4 1820, firstborn of her parents, married George S Nichols December 1849, mother of four Archie Ging Edith Harry and Edna. Surviving siblings Marcus Missouri Winfred Wisconsin, services held December 14 at 1 pm, with pallbearers Nichols Clark Nichols, George Anderson, Grant Hearty Mosher.
A close cropped fur jacket with a snug back and loose front is presented by Gordon & Ferguson furriers. Persian Lamb coats are highlighted as durable and glossy, with prices announced at 125 dollars for the popular version and 175 dollars for the best. Dealers are urged to ask for Gordon Furs.
The piece marks the anniversary of the Nashville battle fought just outside the city, detailing telegrams between Generals Thomas and Grant about delays, preparations, and orders to attack Hood. It highlights Minnesota’s notable Civil War sacrifice, Thomas’s cautious defense, and the shifting commands and pressure from Washington as the Union sought a decisive move.
The M E church ladies plan an exchange at W W Angerson's store on Saturday. Nellie Schesack of Downey visited D P Schenck on Seventh Street Thursday. Invitations were issued for the marriage of Anna Jayce of Minneapolis to B H Shoemaker of Mi teca ting on Wednesday Dec 20 at 6 pm. Miss Mary Weaver left her job as mill factory bookkeeper. Miss Minnie Polaers will begin duties Friday.
Miss Mildred Holland, stage star, praised for charm and cleverness after appearing in the Russian play The Triumph of An Empress at the Grand. She noted Muscatine’s warm reception, said she plans to return next season, and discussed her costly robe and dedication to her craft.
Stockton and nearby locals report visits and family gatherings. John Frick of Hartley visits relatives in the area. Chris Vogt and family stay with J. Brock-Tan relatives. Ethel Hohingsch returns home after May in Blue Grass. Dodge, Perry Cooper, Rachel and Margaret Megee join Henry Bohusack at Geturdar and Sumas. Durant theatre outing attended by Brodeis and Frances.
Dispatches recount Gen Thomas delaying attack yet preparing for decisive action at Nashville. Hood’s corps faced annihilation as Union gunboats hindered escape. The 5th Iowa Infantry and 2nd Iowa Cavalry bore heavy losses. Col S G Hill fell leading the 35th Iowa. Harper’s Weekly later lampooned Hood and celebrated the Union victory in Tennessee.
Saturday night features a sympathetic drama about an inventor and his improvised family. Noah Vale’s generosity shines despite hardship as a thief is exposed. Next week "A Trip to Hades" in twenty colors, from Powell's Moving Pictures, stars Geo. Melle in dazzling animated cinema. Show is Monday and Tuesday at the Grand Opera House with 10 0 30c seats.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Cough Remedy with a 50 cent cough formula and a 25 cent plaster. Buying a package for 50 cents includes both, claiming the plaster frees the cure by easing congestion and loosening the cough. It cites a standard United States Dispensatory formula and urges purchase at Haverdamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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