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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
4
A roundup of residents leaving for brief periods and visits to relatives includes Mrs. A E Betts to Lone Tree and Jettie Ada Ives to Wapello. Others travel to Kewanee Ir Dav enport Nichols and Bayfield Ia for short stays with kin and friends. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted by Haverkamp's Drug Store as safe for coughs and lung trouble.
The Salvation Army of Muscatine prepared 300 baskets with chicken, potatoes, onions, fruit, sugar, coffee, bread and Christmas delicacies. Baskets were distributed early to ensure holiday meals, with a New Year’s Eve Christmas tree planned and gifts for children including 10 boys’ suits and caps donated by Anson Clothing Co.
H K McKarg celebrated his sale of the railway by running a Santa Claus special with himself as conductor. Each employee with a year’s service received one month’s salary, while heads of the company got a full year's pay. Subordinate gifts totaled over 40 000 dollars.
The White House received a larger volume of Christmas packages this year from all parts of the country. The President’s family and personal friends dominate the gifts, and a rule accepts presents unless their value is high, in which case gifts are returned with thanks.
William and Henry Munger, both 37, were killed near Schoolcraft Michigan on Christmas Eve as they walked along Grand Trunk tracks from Vicksburg with arms laden with Christmas gifts. The brothers died instantly when a freight train struck them.
Iowa law now bases filing fees for amendments to corporate capital on the original rate, risking about $253000 for Milwaukee Road as its capital stock grew from 4.5 million to 257 million. The issue hinges on whether pre law changes pay old rates or new rates, with state records examining other firms likely affected and attorney general elect Byers expected to address after January.
Miss Myrel Nesper hosted a J I C club gathering on East Sixth Street with a 6 o clock dinner. Afterward music and socializing followed the Christmas tree gift exchange among attendees including Elsie Jones Emma Bielefeld Alice Niver May Bowser Margaret Healey Mrs Ralph Thompson Hattie Schwertfeger and Myrel Nesper.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a powerful remedy for constipation and bilious ailments. Claims marvels in cures and promotes Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store selling the product for 50 cents with a guarantee.
Columbus Junction Iowa residents welcome relatives from Muscatine and other towns for Christmas. The list includes Will and Mrs Hutton, Mr and Mrs Will Moore and Knox, Mrs Rogers, Mrs W A Collip, W E Whetstine, Robert Bodman and daughter Charlotte, I A Endsieye, Jacob Wren, P W Westbrook and Marie, A D Achison, and Jennie Achison. Some travelers plan returns after New Year while others visit extended relatives.
Christmas trade in Muscatine was exceptionally strong with money plentiful and stores closed until Wednesday. Merchants report unprecedented activity across all lines, with jewelry, books, art goods, clothing and shoes selling briskly and stocks as complete as in big cities. Express and postal workers labored hard to handle mail and packages as crews doubled.
An old ad asserts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve prevents fatal results after accidents and heals cuts burns and sores. Sold for 25 cents at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Members of the Maennerchor and their wives surprised John Nester at his Mulberry and Seventh street home for his fiftieth birthday. An advance guard serenaded him and the guests entered to celebrate with singing games and well wishes.
Miss Dessa E Huffman and Charles H Sander were married at 4 pm at the Huffman home 601 East Fourth Street. Rev Light of the United Brethren church officiated with many friends and relatives in attendance. The couple, both well known locally, received warm congratulations from their community.
The Christmas Eve ball at Hare's Hall hosted by Thomas' orchestra was a decided success. Attendance was good and attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening as the orchestra’s music received warm appreciation with several new selections performed.
At her Fifth Street home a cheerful group of young guests enjoyed an evening of cards and festive refreshments. The holiday themed ideas were clever and well executed, adding charm to the social gathering.
Members are summoned to gather at Mrs Cummins home tomorrow at 2 o'clock for Col Hare Circle. Important business will be on the agenda and all members are urged to attend.
Members of the Ladies of the Major John Circle and the G A R will meet on Wednesday December 26 for the annual election of officers. A full attendance is desired.
In Sigourney townsfolk visit kin from Mt. Pleasant and nearby areas. The district court retrial of State of Iowa vs. William Carter proceeds while juries convict Rollie Sargent of adultery. Seven couples obtained marriage licenses last Saturday as holiday bustle grows.
Dec 25 report from New Era notes Mr and Mrs I Meyers engaged in routine business matters. The item is terse and contains few details beyond their participation in daily affairs.
Grand pa Duffee remains gravely ill. Wiilile Frick injures hands in a fall. Edward Maurer and Mrs. Maurer visit from Iowa City. Mrs. George Daut returns from Muscatine. Local families, including the Maurers Frenzel and Healeys, call on Frank Duffee. White Prairie school hosts a Christmas entertainment at the school house.
J C Commons received a telegram on December 19 stating his mother was ill and in need of assistance. Further details were not available as the telegram continued to arrive from Bloomington.
The Wabash railroad lists homeseekers excursion tickets from Chicago to major Texas points at 25 dollars for the round trip. Send your objective point to receive printed material with itinerary and times. F. H. Tristram A G P A 97 Adams Street Chicago.
Classified note promotes Satin skin powder claiming a satin smooth complexion in four tint options.
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