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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
4
Advertises Xmas cigars priced 20 cents to 3 dollars per box and assorted pipes including Calabash Meerschaum and Briar in cases with prices from 4 to 15 dollars Meerschaum cigar holders and accessories. Also offers imported Germin pipes tobacco bags match safes and gents' purses plus unmarted Christmas and New Year souvenir postcards two for a dollar or 10 cents each and a calendar with every purchase of one dollar.
Col Beach reports milder poverty indicators this season with fewer relief visitors and lower county costs. He notes plentiful work, fewer able to labor, and city channel improvements reducing regular poor customers. Five blind-headed families receive steady aid, while overall expenses are down from two years ago. B. E. Lilly offers coupons in tonight's Journal.
Matilda Mills of Buffalo Prairie died Wednesday aged 66. Funeral held yesterday at Eliza Union church with Rev. W H Thomlinson officiating, interment in Eliza cemetery. Survived by three sons EH Scott and Dean Mills and two daughters Mrs Hdna Bickle and Mrs Emma Baldwin. Diamonds from 5 to 1000 dollars offered.
Local shoppers flock to Nierel's for watches and diamond deals while Samuels and Barnard’s promote chocolates, gifts, and umbrella selections. Mrs J H St John and Miss Margaret Berney travel notices appear with Barnard and Nievel’s advertisements touting china, silverware, and cut glass amid a busy holiday marketplace.
Mrs J W Morgan will lead the vesper service tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 with the topic Our Calling A duet by Misses Ryan and Stark and the vesper chorus will lead the singing All are invited to stay for social hour and tea to follow The candy makers hold a sweet event this evening Come up to sampling time at least Fine umbrellas for Xmas at Barnard's
City ordinance requires building owners and owners of unoccupied lots to clear snow and ice from the full sidewalk in front of their property. If ice is hard and not removable, cover with ashes or salt to keep it passable. Non-compliance may incur liability for accidents. signed by Sidewalk Committee chair Fred Leu.
First Congregational Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 45 and widening service at 7 30 with Rev George E White to speak on the occasion.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the blacksmith shop and farm implement building of A. J. Brown & Son at Nichols Iowa last evening. A bucket brigade formed and kept the fire from reaching nearby Loeb and Company lumber yard, though the exact loss and insurance status are unclear.
The Sunday school department of the United Brethren church will stage the cantata Santa Claus Reception on December 2 featuring a cast of childhood dream characters including brownies fairies Indian Maidens Santa Claus Uncle Sam and Columbia. More than a hundred children, mostly under six, will perform amid rehearsals that show strong interest and expected success. Prominent roles include Mother Santa Miss Hazel Keath Santa Claus George Johnson Nickey Arthur Tutt Queen of Song Leah Am long Uncle Sam Glen Kintzle and Columbia Miss Gladys Weigand.
Mrs J H Stewart of Monmouth Ill and Mrs W D Quigley with baby Jesse Dale c of Lewiston Ill visited in Columbus between trains at Aunt Mrs Chas Getts home. They traveled toward Carter to see their parents Eff Bell and Mary Carter. Others include Mrs B W Allbright called for illness of her mother, Mrs Mary Carter. Mrs J C Byram returned to Des Moines. Miss Mollie Church went to Muscatine to visit her sister Mrs D A R Foster.
The case of Clara Hubacher against Emma Below remains active in district court with little chance of a Monday trial. Plaintiff’s testimony closed yesterday afternoon, two defense witnesses spoke before adjournment, and completion is expected today though lawyers Kammerer and Viovan may not present arguments before Monday. The action seeks removal of the guardian, the defendant, in Nierels.
Fresh Jersey cow with a Heifer calf and light color offered for 60 dollars. Also available three loads of cow manure. Contact P. Tiedeman at 911 Park Lane to arrange purchase.
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