Hand painted china and holiday goods at Swan's and Pentzer’s
Local shops advertise hand painted china at Swan's and holiday goods including Wagner Bros. diamond rings at Swan's and Christmas cigars at Pentzer's Pharmacy. Seiler Brow Superior perfumes Hirt and Fesler's and Mississippi pearl rings at Barnard's. Leysen's Shoe Store features rubbers overshoes and Hobart M Cable pianos at the new store 120 W 24 St. Senator C A Carpenter visits the city. J J Griffith, ex senator, also in town. Ladies invited to inspect the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart M. Cable
St. J
Wagner Bros
Swan’s
Hirt & Fesler’s
Local ad list highlights Christmas goods and arrivals
The notice page showcases bargains on city and farm property, Christmas perfumes, jewelry, pewter, cut glass, and pianos at Swan's Hirt & Fes ler Neidig's and Seiler Bros. It reports arrivals and departures including F N Wilcox from Columbus Junction and John Dermody heading to Chicago. Visitors from Keota and Waterloo are noted along with new stores and payment plans.
I N McCash Denounces Abrams in Muscatine Statement
I N McCash of the Iowa Anti Saloon League, well known in Muscatine, issues a formal letter distancing the league from Abrams and urging unity among temperance forces. The statement emphasizes cooperation with churches and groups across creedal lines to mobilize public sentiment and support enforcement of temperance laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. McCash
Iowa Saloon League
Muscatine
H. H. Abrams
Iowa
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Abrams
The
Anti-Saloon League
Friends of Temperance
Muscatine Placed to Join Proposed Iowa Illinois League
Muscatine eyes entry into the Iowa and Illinois baseball league after Keokuk Galesburg Waterloo and Marshalltown accept the plan. Ed Hartman and local supporters pursue a $2000 guarantee to field a professional team with a crucial week to raise funds. An Ottumwa meeting on December 29 will push league organization forward with several towns already committing teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Ed Hartman
Maroons
Iowa and Illinois Baseball League
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Galesburg
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Festive Holiday Goods Highlight Local Stores
Swan's offers pearl opera glasses and gold bracelets while Wagner Bros sells diamond rings and initial rings. Nesper's features toilet sets and brushes, Barnard's touts souvenir spoons, and Braunworth promotes rubbers. Mrs Johnson visits Davenport. Emma Schmidt departs Rock Island. Ida Hutchinson returns from Wellesley for holidays.
Remains Interred for A. G. Horton in Davenport
Funeral services for A. G. Horton were held at the First Methodist Church in Davenport conducted by Dr. C. L. Stafford. Horton, who died Friday of creeping paralysis at his daughter's home, was interred at Greenwood Cemetery after the service. Pallbearers were John Rice Amos Kembie L. L. Lane Lou Maxson John Haifleigh and J. B. Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Horton
Cunningham
Davenport
1St Methodist Church
C. L. Stafford
Greenwood Cemetery
Pall
John Rice
Amos Kembie
L. L. Lane
Lou Maxson
John Haifleigh
J. B. Hunt
Nickel Plate Christmas Holiday Reduced Travel Fare
The Nickel Plate Road offers a round trip fare of one and a third for trips within 150 miles on December 24 25 31 1903 and January 1 1904 good for return by January 4 1904. Dining cars provide meals 35 cents to $1.00 with no excess fares on any train. Chicago ticket offices at 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex Depot LaSalle and Van Buren on Elevatea Loop. Phone Central 2057.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago City
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
LaSalle and
van Buren Sts
Elevatea Loop
Dubuque Man Sends $30 to Secretary Shaw
A Dubuque Iowa man mailed a conscience contribution of thirty dollars to Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. The envelope bore a Dubuque postmark and was received in Washington on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque Man
Secretary of Treasury
Shaw
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Dubuque, (la
Funeral of Frederick T. Duncan Remains Sent to Wilton
Frederick T. Duncan died Saturday at his East Fifth street home. Shelby Norman Post of the Grand Army led services at 1:30 PM from his residence. The funeral cortege then moved to Rock Island depot for transport to Wilton for interment, with many friends and G A R members accompanying the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Frederick T. Duncan
East Fifth Street
Shelby Norman
Grand Army
Rock Island
Card of Thanks to Dr Weaver for Services
Susan A Stiles expresses gratitude for Dr Weaver and his efficient services during her daughter's recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Weaver
Susan A. Stiles
Dr R W Durkee Returns To Practice After Surgery
Notice states Dr. R W Durkee has sufficiently recovered from surgery to resume his medical practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Durkee
Gunther's Fine Candies Sold in Christmas Packages
An assorted stock of Gunther's fine candies in Christmas packages available at Nes per's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butz’s Fair
Butt’s Fair
Gunther
Nesper
Advertising Banquet Speaker Urges Imagination and Discipline
John Lee Mahin of Mahin Advertising Chicago spoke at the University of Wisconsin Commercial club banquet. He said advertising raises prestige and compares to learned professions, and urged young men to develop imagination self discipline and loyalty to succeed in business. He stressed the need for capable men to handle responsibility and coordinate departments with tact and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee Mahin
Mahin Advertising Company
Chicago
Muscatine
Commercial Club
University of Wisconsin
School of Commerce
Mahin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schaefer’s Laundry
East 2Nd St
Reliance Loan Co
Muscatin
J.E. Kranz Florist and Designer
West Second ST
Seiler Brow
Mississippi
Barnard’s
Leysen
C. A. Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Pentzer’s Pharmacy
E. Second St
M. W. Meyers
Wittich Bros
Suellen
Panitorium
Big Chief
Choice Investments
First Mortgage
Tel
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Farmers’ Life Ass'n
F. W. Cooper
Barnard's
Swan's
Xmas Books
Setler Bros
Nesper’s
F. N. Wilcox
Pentzer Pharmacy
Pearl Rings
John Dermody
Lock
Chickering Pianos
New Piano Store
W. 2d
J. J. Griffith
Mer
Seiler Bros
Chas. Mosqua
Mulberry Street
W. P. Henry
Perlee, Iowa
City
John Stuart
Chas. Fowler
R. S. Kirkpatrick
W. S. Crozier
Keota
W. E. Battey
Mgr
California
Neidig’s
Hayes
William Baylis
Cedar Rapids
Harvey Fichty
Frankford
Ind
W. L. Steinbaugh
Lichty
Herm. Gremmel’s Cigar Store
Thompson Bros
N. McCash
Tine
the Friends of Temperance
Keokuk, Galesburg, Waterloo and
Pearl Opera
Braunworth
Old High School
A. C. Noble
Buffalo
W. A. Smith
W. P. Paugh
Lic
Vivian Johnson
West Third Street
Jackson
Emma Schmidt
Jacob Worst
Ninth Street
Ida Hutchinson
North Mulberry Street
Wellesly
Mass
Mrs
Z. W. Hutchinson
M. E. Church
MR. Duncan
E. Sixth St
Muscatine Co
Conesville
W. B. Thompson & Sons
M. C. Haves & Co
Wheeler
East Second Street
McClung @ Middleton
Iiliggmella Reglemil
George Eitmans
West Second Street
Giigitiigiiti Gigsiigigiigigissi
Wisconsin
Uni
Versity Commercial Club
Meyenatas
Sol Smith Russell
Holly
Hinkle & Flannery
H. F. Barnard CO
Jewelers
Palestine
Calf
Morocco
Neidig’s Book Store
Bob
Robt. LaGrille
Abe Seigel
Albert Brazel
Near Journal
Iowa Ave
Frank
Pearl Dealer
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