Local notices and ads from East Second street village column
Battey the jeweler relocated to 120 West Second Street opposite Tribune office. Frank Welch a morning passenger to Fruitland. Beach's World soap touted as pure economical. Tru it Santa Davis of Foster Ill en route to Adams. Rhodes and Selah of Nichols depart after visit. Allman from Center Dale returning home. Mrs J H Lawrence of What Cheer en route home from Rock Island. A lazy liver and Burdock Blood Bitters advertised. Mrs Munroe Young travels to Belle Plain for ill father. Rock Island round trip holiday rates within 200 miles. Stenographer wanted for shorthand and typewriting study. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised for injuries. Captain Omann appeals for donations for the poor. Mrs James Berry visiting Nichols. Dr Morgridge visits Letts. Feathers and mattresses renovated at Fifth and Mulberry. Steve Pratt returns to Nichols. Beach's World soap comparison urged. Mrs F B Henry of What Cheer passes through. Andrew Dietrick leaves for Cedar Rapids. Miss Anna Kirchner departs Nichols. Mrs E M Mellinger Kalona visits then returns home. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for healthy blood. Donate clothing to Captain Omann Salvation Army. Dean's Ointment praised by C F Cornwell. Charles L Brecken returns from AFL convention in Louisville. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup promoted for children. Money loaned from $10 on furniture, planes horses, etc. Open Wed and Sat evenings 7-9 by Guarantee Loan Co 128 East Second Street.
Civil Service Examinations Held For Local Post Office
Ross J. Hedges W S Longstreth Albert Shultz and Ed Hine met in the City Recorder's office before the civil service board and took the required examination for posts at the local post office. Board members are George Lohr John O'Brien and Edward Link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross J. Hedges
W. S. Longstreth
Albert Shultz
Ed. Hine
City Recorder's
Civil Service Board
Civil Service
Farmers Mutual Fire and Light Insurance annual meeting held
The annual meeting at City Hall elected officers: President Geo Shields, secretary J B Jester, treasurer Robert K Smith. Directors were named for Cedar Brookhart Bloomington Fulton Fruitland Lake Montpelier Moscow Sweetland Crono Pike Muscatine Seventy Six Goshen Wilton Wapsie with names listed for each township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company
George
Ufields
Geo. Shields
J. B. Jester
Robert K. Smith
Cedar—P
Cedar—P. Brookhart. Bloomington—W. S. Fultz. Fulton—C. J. Baker. Fruitland
J. S. Gaines
Lake
Joe Gibbs
Montpelier
Julius Welch
Moscow
S. M. Hoskins
Sweetland
A. J. Wood
Crono
L. M. Cecil
Pike
Joseph Gideon
Muscatine
J. Doopes
Adam Wigam
Goshen
R. F. Stucker
Wilton—McMurphy
Wapsie
Cope Habe
Holiday Train Fares Announced for Christmas and New Year
Tickets will be sold to all points on the C R L P B C R N M and St L Rys within 200 miles at one and one third fare for round trip. On sale December 22 23 25 31 1900 and January 1 1901 with return by January 2 1901. C M Gould Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Gould
A Nice Christmas Gift for Pearl Lovers
Desiring fine unset native pearls? Visit Mackey's Clothing Store for a selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackey’s Clothing Store
Opened by mistake proposal reply joke letter
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote recalls a woman rejecting a suitor by letter. She proposed, then crossed the envelope with Opened by mistake and signed her name, a witty response to Mr Waxem’s proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxem
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Holiday excursion rates announced by B. Co. R. and N. Ry
The Cedar Rapids Route advertises favorable Christmas and New Year excursion fares for the general public, students, and teachers wishing to visit homes during the holidays. Details on sale dates, ticket limits, and train times are available from any local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
When You Agree With a Man He Keeps Opinion of Your Judgment
A compact aphorism notes that agreement with a partner tends to elevate how others view your judgment. It suggests harmony signals confidence and reliable discernment in social or professional settings.
Federation's Busy Session Elects Officers in Louisville
The American Federation of Labor gathering in Louisville, Kentucky, concluded with officers elected for the coming year and debates over referendum powers, industrial organization, and jurisdiction. Key figures included President Samuel Gompers and delegates like Max S Hayes and James O Connell as the convention tackled autonomy versus nonlocal control and labor strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Brecken
American Federation of Labor
Louisville
Kentucky
United States
Canada
England
Committee On Law
Lennon
Holder and
Breckon
Iowa
Max S. Hayes
Cleveland
A. F. of L
Gompers
Hayes
Executive Council
Federation
Yeas
W. C. Roberts
James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
United Brewery Workmen
Lynch
Printer
O’con
State Fair Officers Elected by State Agricultural Society
The board of directors elected officers for the state agricultural society with Geo. H. Van Houten as secretary, John Simpson as assistant secretary, J. H. Deemer as superintendent of grounds, W. W. Williams as marshal, W. C. Clark as chief of police, and G. D. Ellyson as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Agricultural Society
Geo. H. van Houten
Lenox
John Simpson
Des Moines
J. H. Deemer
W. W. Williams
Osceola
W. C. Clark
Mason City
G. D. Ellyson
Puerto Rico Island Tours Offered by American Tourist Association
The American Tourist Association announces two escorted island tours of Puerto Rico by rail carriage automobile and boat. Special Pullman Cars depart Chicago on January 17 and February 14 at 9 30 a m linking with new steamships Ponce and San Juan sailing from New York a day later. Tickets include all expenses with no extras and are available through A T A and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Tourist Association
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Ponce
San Juan
New York
Beau Campbell
Marquette
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Rock Island Offers Low Rates for Christmas Dining Trips
Holiday promotion invites residents to share Christmas dinner with out of town friends or accept invitations, promising a convenient "there and back" service at very low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Holiday neckwear and gloves on sale in city shop
Advertises a holiday goods display featuring neckwear in boxed presentation and a range of gloves from 0 cents to 1.50 dollars. Offers dress gloves in silk lined fleece lined and fur lined options in kid or mocha materials for purchase.
Missing link found in Iowa by noted archaeologist
The Tipton Advertiser reports Prof. Webster, a renowned archaeologist, found remains of a rudimentary ape man race along the Cedar River in northern Iowa. At Floyd and Chickasaw areas, ancient mound discoveries include five well preserved human remains and several skulls suggesting a very low mental order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Advertiser
Iowa
Webster
Cedar River
Ilowa
Floyd Iowa
Chickasaw
Early settler Anna Bartoe remembered in Warren County death notice
Anna M. Bartoe born December 14 1843 in Warren County New York married James Singler January 2 1863. They moved to this state in 1881 and had seven children six living John N Sinkler Ella Ayers Emmeline Miller Ida M Robinson George W and William A. She was a longtime member of the M E Church and known as a kind mother and neighbor. Her passing was peaceful and she is mourned by her family with the hope of reunion in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Bartoe
Warren County
N.Y
James Singler
John N. Sinkler
Ella Ayers
Orange
N. J
Emmeline Miller
Ida M. Robinson
George W
William A
M. E. Church
Nickel Plate Declares Holiday Ticket Sale Across Territory
The Nickle Plate road offers round trip fares at a rate of one and a third to any Central Passenger Association territory point. Tickets on sale December 22 to 25 and December 31 and January 1, good for return by January 2, 1991. Vestibuled sleeping cars and dining cars with meals from 36 cents to $1.00. Inquiries to John Y. Callahan, 111 Adams St Chicago. Depot at Van Buren and Pacific on the Elevated Loop. No. 42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickle Plate Road
Central Passenger Association
John Y. Calahan
Adams
Chicago
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
High Prairie Forms Reading Circle At Mr George Bakers
The enterprising youth of High Prairie gathered at George Bakers home last Wednesday evening to organize the High Prairie Reading Circle. Officers chosen include Arthur Ellicker president Harry Boiler vice president Myrta Baker secretary and Laura Barclay treasurer. The group plans to study various authors with a Whittier Evening planned for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie
George Baker
Arthur Ellicker
Harry Boiler
Myrta Baker
Laura Barclay
The Business Mindset Quote on Making Money
A concise maxim notes that the endeavor you believe profitable often belongs to someone else. It urges caution in assuming opportunity and highlights the rival's advantage in pursuing wealth.
Evangelist Romig Lecture Draws Big West Liberty Crowd
The Christian church hosted Evangelist Romig on Thursday night with an entertaining and profitable illustrated lecture. Scenes from New York Chicago Colorado Salt Lake City and California appeared on the canvass along with songs. The Cooking School taught by Miss Harman closed a seven day term with forty plus ladies gaining new culinary skills. Mrs Dora L Ball travels to Omaha for winter with her son. Mrs L G Murphy visits Wellman for Christmas with sister Mrs Gardner. Icey weather hints at a cold spell for the community. Mrs Thomas Watson of Muscatine was a guest with West Liberty friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Evangelist Romig
New York
Chicago
Colorado
Salt Lake City
California
Miss Harman
Dora L. Ball
Omaha
John M
Omaha Bee
L. G. Murphy
Wellman
W. P. Gardner
Thomas Watson
Muscatine
West Liberty Friends
Melpine Literary Society Reorganizes Leadership
The Melpine literary society reorganizes with Grant Rosborough as president and Miss Julia Brownawell as secretary, meeting Tuesday evenings. Rev Crull visited J S Hetzler on Thursday afternoon en route to Pleasant Prairie where he leads a series of meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society
Grant Rosborough
Julia Brownawell
Crull
J. S. Hetzler
Pleasant Prairie
Jay van Vranken
Muscatine
N. B. Cole
John Bowen
ELITE 38DAY TROPICS TOUR BY SPECIAL TRAIN
The American Tourist Association offers a 38 day trip in Pullman cars with open top observation and dining amenities. Departure is Tuesday January 22 from Chicago with limited parties under expert escort. Contact Rean Campbell general manager at 1423 Marquette Building Chicago for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tourist Association
Rean Campbell
Marquette Building
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Journal
Battey
West Second Street
Tribune
Frank Welch
Fruitland
Santa Davis
Foster, Ill
E. Rhodes
Selah
Nichols
M. Allman
Center Dale
W. A. Allman
J. H. Lawrence
Munroe Young
Belle Plain
Jerry le Quatte
Dr. Thomas
Omann
Sa’vatin Army
James Berry
Rev. Idle
Dr. Morgridge
Letts
Corner Fifth and
Mulberry Street
Steve Pratt
New Boston
F. B. Henry
What Cheer
Andrew Dietrick
Blairstown
Anna Kirchner
E. M. Mellinger
Kalona
Hood
Captain Omann
Salvation Army
Dean
C. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties
N. Y
Guarantee Loan Co
East Second Street
McBride & Cope
Civil Service Examination
John J. Havercamp
Prageise
Kuriger Bros
Second St
Nell
John Mitchell
Glassblower
Dennis Hayes
Knights of Labor
Rolin
Bechtold
O’sonnell
Linotype
Chicago Labor Guaranty Company
Independence Gold Mining Company
Chicago News and Record
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
James H. Sullivan
Baltimore Federation of Labor
Executive Board
Detroit
Woman's International Union Label League
Peter Curran
John Wesr
National Civic Federation
Cc. L. Breckon
State Fair Officers
van Houten
Oxford
Sam Berger
W. 2d Street
Iowa Ave
West Liberty
Melpine
All
Mexico
Pullman
Tropics
Wittich Bros
Rav
Dare Capital
Masonic Temple
Wheeler and Wilson
B. A. Metz
Scott House
Stapte
F. Giesenhaus
John
Theo. Kuechman
McBride
J. Coady
Nesper & Co
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