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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
16
Displays a selection of Xmas cigars priced from 30 cents to $3 per box and 50 cent to $1.75 per box. Calabash and meerschaum pipes range from 50 cents to $20. Briar pipes in cases 1.25 to $5. Cigar cases and holders offered, plus imported German pipes and accessories. Christmas cards 2 for 3 cents to 66 cents each. A calendar given with every $1 purchase.
Local notices promote Samuels candies Nierels Nievels and Barnards stores selling watches cut glass carriages and mince meat. Advertisements urge hurry for limited sleighs and diamonds with coupons in tonight's Journal. Mrs Gimble and Miss Berney are noted visitors in town.
Col. Beach reports a milder demand for relief due to plentiful work and better conditions. The Overseer notes Muscatine’s poor relief costs are down over the last two years while population has grown, with only those physically unable to work still seeking aid. Five blind-headed families are supplied by Col. Head, none neglected.
The funeral for Mrs Matilda Mills of Buffalo Prairie was held at 2 PM yesterday at the Eliza Union church with Rev W H Thomlinson of Mulford Congregational Church officiating. She died Wednesday evening at age 66 and is survived by three sons Eli Scott and Dean Mills and two daughters Edna Bickle and Emma Baldwin. Diamonds from $5 Nievel's $5 to $1,000.
Mrs J W Morgan will lead the vesper service tomorrow at 3 30 with the topic Our Calling. A duet by Misses Ryan and Stark will join the vesper chorus for a sing along. All invited to stay for social hour and tea after. Candy makers host this evening at sampling time.
City ordinance requires occupants and owners to clear every sidewalk of snow and ice or cover slipping areas with ashes sawdust salt or similar substance. Noncompliance risks liability for accidents. issued by Sidewalk Committee chair Fred Leu.
Sunday school starts 9 30 in the morning with a 10 45 service followed by an evening 7 30 service Rev George E White will speak at the morning service and lead the church events
Fire of unknown origin destroyed H. J. Brown & Son blacksmith shop and farm implement building in Nichols Iowa. A bucket brigade formed after discovery and kept the blaze from reaching Loeb and Company lumber yard. Loss amount and insurance status unclear.
The piece discusses shifts in Turkish politics and public sentiment as the country navigates change under a new governing framework. It contrasts morning reflections on rising influence with evening analyses of policy direction and regional impact.
The Sunday school department of United Brethren church plans a Christmas cantata Santa Claus Reception on December 25 featuring brownies fairies Indian maidens and the major characters from childhood dreams. More than one hundred children will participate many under six years old.
Mrs J H Stewart of Monmouth Ill and Mrs W D Quigley with baby Jesse Dale of Lewiston Ill visited Columbus Junction between trains in the Getts home. They travel toward Carter to see Eff Bell and Mary Carter's ill relative. Mary Carter lives with daughter Mrs Fred Huff. J C Byram returns to Des Moines after visiting sisters H H Wilson and W Shanning. Mollie Church travels to Muscatine to visit sister D R Foster and family.
The district court case of Clara Hubacher against Emma Below proceeds with slow progress as plaintiff testimony ends and defense cases begin. Proceedings unlikely to finish today with no Monday trial setting. attorneys Kammerer and Horan unlikely to present arguments before then.
Jersey cow with her calf offered for sale at $60. Also available three loads of cow manure. Contact P. Tiedeman at 911 Park Lane.
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