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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1900

Page

7

Palmist Dr Mandeville Tours America in Muscatine

Dr. Mandeville, famed palm reader from London, tours the U S and is currently in Muscatine. He reads hands to reveal loves, marriages, business fate and more with magnifying glasses, claiming 19 000 readings across Europe and America. Charges reduced to 50 cents at 409 East Fifth Street near Mulberry.

Dr. Mandeville, M. S London England Palmist Destiny America Muscatine Hessing Chicago Dr. Mandeville Europe Mulberry Street Mulberry

Local business notes and travel notices from town

The item lists merchants and services including Beach's World soap ads and watches at I Nebel & Son's. Several residents such as A Opitz Wilton M H Owen Tipton and Dr Durian Wellman pass through or visit the city. Holiday travel deals offer low round trip rates within 200 miles from Rock Island.

Rock Island

A Nice Christmas Gift

A notice invites readers to Mackey's Clothing Store for fine unset native pearls, suggesting them as a suitable Christmas gift and prompting inquiries at the shop.

Mackey’s Clothing Store

Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement from Davenport Iowa claims Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup cures coughs and lung troubles. It features testimonial from Ernest Whipple and an endorsement by J. J. Havercamp promising complete relief with a guaranteed cure.

Ernest Whipple Davenport Iowa J. J. Havercamp

Court Doings in Muscatine Dec 1900 Trial Set

Trial dates listed in Muscatine district court notices include Zenas Johns for perjury set for Dec 26 1900 and several criminal cases assigned for next Monday. Grand and petit jurors are named for 1901 terms with January 15 April 2 September 10 and November 12 service dates.

State of Iowa George Worley Stoneburner Meister East Second Street Alvin Fischer David Settlemire Zenas Johns Venice Grand Jury A. L. Lindner Muscatine H. Nichols Wapsinonoc Antone Bersch Sweetland Alex. McCullough Orono J. J. Hintermeister Fruitland Henry Nitz Fulton Township J. N. MecConnaha Bloomington F. A. Maurer Moscow Township T. E. Norris Pike Township David Moore Wilton Township Adam Wigim Seventy-Six John Flatere Goshen City of Said Petit Jury Joseph Meeker Andrew Healey John H. Schroeder P. Elfers James Dugan Dan Milley H. H. Westbrook Cedar Township Daniel McCurdy F. Freybler John Boke, Jr Link Benham Andrew Nester Joseph Bilkey A. K. Raff Andrew Fryberger J. E. Hoopes Wm. Berry

Blue Jeans at Grand

Blue Jeans by Joseph Arthur will play at the Grand on Thursday December 27. The comedy drama portrays rural Indiana life in Rising Sun with vivid scenes and strong characters including Sue Eudaly. The production blends humor with tense drama, features a notable saw mill scene, and promises wholesome entertainment with capable players and complete scenic effects.

Blue Jeans Joseph Arthur the Grand Indiana Rising Sun Sue Eudaly Rising Sun Roarers Tas Sax

Breckon Press Co Showcases Unmatched Stock Offers

The Breckon Press Co claims a superior stock invoice delivered this morning and invites business customers to inspect stock, prices, and workmanship at 216 Iowa Avenue. They promise prompt delivery and no equals in artistic printing. The notice also advertises a local dramatic production featuring Perry HKaseem, Tutewilers, and a Rising Sun home interior with varied admission options set for the performance.

Breckon Press CO

Local Neighbors Update From The Block

Mr Hoover raises his house to a two story frame as the neighborhood reports several sick people and moving families. Ben Long recovers after a fall from a scaffold at the ice house while Eva Hawk and others recover from illness. Mr and Mrs Lone and Mr and Mrs Butsler relocate, W Fulhman moves to a farm near Park Place, Grandma Neighart buys Frank Welch’s lot to build a home, John Snyder fills a Musser ville lot, and local youths enjoy Muscatine slough ice until rain ends the fun.

Mr. Hoover Ben Long Eva Hawk Mrs. Lone W. Butsler J. Miller

Pretty December Wedding in Lansing Indiana

William H. Richie and Belle Hanson were married at the bride’s mother’s home on Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. Rev J R McGlade officiated. Attendants were Anna Richie of Muscatine Iowa and Leonard Rud of Lansing. They will reside in the Mobly home after Monday. Belle Hanson is the late Osten Hanson’s daughter famed for her attainments and steadfast character. Richie is a Turner’s foreman in a button factory and a steady, courteous man.

Lansing J. R. McGlade William H. Richie Belle Hanson Anna Richie Muscatine Leonard Rud Osten Hanson Richie Turner

Journal welcomes Nathan Hoefflin as new linotype chief

Nathan Hoefflin, formerly of Muscatine and longtime Davenport linotype expert, returns to The Journal after the Times added new machines. He trained in The Journal shop, mastered linotypes, spent time at the Mergenthaler factory in Brooklyn, and began work yesterday guiding the paper’s updated plant.

Journal Force Nathan Hoefflin Muscatine Davenport The Times Hoefflin Journal Mr. Hoefflin Nate Mergenthaler Linotype Brooklyn

New York Court Rules Gambling Debts Not Collectible

The New York appellate courts held that a gambling debt is not collectable by law even when debtor and defendant acknowledged the debt. The defense claimed a public denunciation as a weldher justified nonpayment, but the court ignored this provocation and focused on the gambling debt rule.

New York

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nervous System Strength

An advertisement argues weak nerves come from poor blood and that Hood's Sarsaparilla enriches blood to strengthen nerves. It claims the medicine provides refreshing sleep and cures nervous troubles, urging readers to start taking it today.

Hood

Cornell College Sees Prosperous Fall Term End

Mt. Vernon Dec. 18 Cornell College closes a prosperous term with six hundred students heading home for Christmas. Recitals in music and oratory mark the final convocations. Faculty will attend meetings at Des Moines Philadelphia and Des Moines again for various societies and associations. Winter term opens January 2 with expanded programs and facilities.

Mt. Vernon Cornell College Music Oratory Cornell W. H. Norton Iowa Academy of Science Des Moines Social Service of Science H. M. Kelly Academy N. Knight W. S. Ebersole Archaeological Association At Philadelphia F. A. Wood Modern Language Association Freer Nicholson Bersole Harris State Teachers’ Association

Holiday excursion rates announced by Cedar Rapids Route

The Christmas and New Year season offers very favorable excursion rates via the B. C. R. N. Ry. Tickets are available to students teachers and the general public who wish to visit homes during the holidays. For dates of sale ticket limits and train times contact any Cedar Rapids Route agent.

Estline Cedar Rapids

Charcot Sanitarium Ad Promises Morphine Cure

An advertisement touts Dr. Pinaud as chief supervisor of the Charcot Sanitarium in Paris and New York offering guaranteed cures for morphine laudanum and all drug habits using advanced methods. It invites readers to request the sanitarium and home treatment plan.

Charcot Vienna Paris Berlin London New York Rue Greiner Saint Lazare Pinaud Sup’t Charcot Sanitarium New York City

Land swindlers abroad linked to Thompson probe

Cumberland county authorities say Luke D. Thompson of Parkersburg may unlock a gang of land swindlers active in southern and central Illinois. The scheme involved mortgaged town property in Neoga, transfers via Vincennes notary, a move to Olney, and a sale to Jacob Steger. Steger seeks restitution after Thompson’s alleged false title and fraudulent sale.

Mattoon Ill Cumberland County Luke D. Thompson Parkersburg Illinois Vincennes Ind Thompson

Large fire destroys Zschistsche & Sons plant in Sheboygan

In Sheboygan Wisconsin on December 18 a massive blaze wiped out the Zschistsche and Sons tanners plant. The fire caused about 180000 dollars in losses and was fully insured. High winds also scorched the Mattoon Manufacturing furniture plant next door, with damages in the few thousand dollars. The blaze covered a large block and was among the state's largest industrial fires.

Sheboygan Wis Zschistsche & Sons, Tanners Mattoon Manufacturing Company

Croup Cure Promises Safety for Children

Mrs H Gregg of Dundee Kansas praises Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup for curing her daughter’s persistent croup since infancy. The ad highlights child safety and guarantees relief for young patients.

H. Gregg Dundee Kans J. J. Havercamp

Vanity and Womanly Foresight in Mortality Claim

A reflective note argues that aside from vanity a woman may outlive any folly, implying resilience or judgment in life. The remark anchors on gendered perception of risk and longevity without detailing specific events or figures.

Holiday Neckwear and Glove Assortment Spotlight

See what we offer in holiday goods, neckwear. Dress gloves are silk lined fleece lined and fur lined in kid or mocha.

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Barnard’s Teichmiller Brothers Hanover St S. Mus E. P. Day’s Daily Journal Ile United States McBride & Cope No. 120 Second Street Tribune Office I. Nebel & Son’s Beach A. Opitz Wilton M. H. Owen Tipton City M. G. Erb Kalona Dr. Durian Wellman Mark McKain Nassau F. W. Waldron C. Hartman Benjamin Black Nichols Alma Smith Iowa City Lizzie Smith Ide Salvation Army I. Neirel & Son's Mrs. L. Thompson Anamosa Richard Haney Electa Chapter No IL. Nebel & Son’s Guarantee Loan Co John J. Havercamp Zenas John John Trict Perry Hkaseem South Muscatine 3Ird Mulberry St Muscatine, Iowa Cornell College News Sheboygan Barns Oxford Berger W. 2d Street Iowa Ave Joba J. Havercamp Theo. Kuechman J. J. Coady Nesper & Co F. A. Neidig
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