Christmas Holiday Notices From Various Local Residents
A roundup of residents traveling for holidays and visiting relatives across Iowa and Illinois. Names include Benj Blazing, Arthur Lone, J. Fuller, Will Stamler, Miss Edna Kent, Little Mildred Jones, Louis Marolf, Miss Electa Drury, John Kline, Jimmie Lee, Miss Augusta Blanchard, Dr. and Mrs. O. J. Hackett, Lewis Maxson, and others. Also notes on factory closings at Kuttig Bros. Mfg. Co and Christmas gatherings at multiple homes. Advisory blurbs on health and products like Beach's World soap and Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup reference local commerce.
Visiting city notes and local improvements in Illinois
Louis Swain and Miss Jennie Knapp are visiting in the city and Illinois City respectively. The Van Lent property at Eighth and Roscoe will be graded and a handsome dwelling erected. Elijah Baker improved the Fifth and Walnut corner by grading, filling lots, and building three new houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Knapp
Illinois City
van Lent
Eighth and
Roscoe Avenue
Elijah Baker
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
Holiday Ticket Sale Announced by Rail Lines
Low holiday rates for Christmas and New Year offered by several railways within 200 miles. Round trip fare set at one and one third. Tickets on sale December 22 23 25 1900 and January 1 1901 with return by January 2 1901. C M Gould Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Gould
Roosevelt to Deliver Simultaneous Address Across Y M C A
Theodore Roosevelt is slated to speak at Carnegie Hall New York on Sunday December 30 at 4 PM under the Y M C A international committee. The address will be read at 1 429 branches across the United States and Canada with an estimated audience near 450 000 including railroad college and military members. William E Dodge will preside and a mass meeting will precede at First Methodist church with the speech read by local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Gov. Roosevelt
Carnegie Hall
New York City
International Committee of the Association
United States
Canada
Rough Rider
Army
Navy
Cleveland H. Dodge
New York
Enterprise
William E. Dodge
International Committee
First Methodist Church
Salvation Army Solicitation Warning in Muscatine
Muscatine residents are cautioned against bogus Salvation Army solicitors posing as fundraisers for Christmas donations. Only Captain Omann the new lieutenant Miss Lilly Woods or Mr Bates are authorized. Donors should give to these authorized figures to support the distribution to the poor tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Muscatine
Omann
Lilly Woods
Mr. Bates
Omari
Funeral services for beloved neighbor held at home
A service was conducted Sunday morning December 11 1900 by Rev H C Willice of Nichols for a local resident. The body was interred in Nichols cemetery. The verse from the service laments a loss and frames the deceased as in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Willice
Nichols
The Milwaukee Cut Off Proposal Revisited
Clinton Herald reports renewed talk of a Milwaukee cut off from Muscatine to Ottumwa. The line would shave miles and grades, placing Muscatine on the through Kansas City and Chicago route rather than a terminus. An official states work may start in spring, signaling expectation of construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Clinton Herald
Milwaukee
Ottumwa
Clinton
Kansas City
Chicago
Ruhlin to Fight Jeffries in Cincinnati Twenty Rounds
The next championship bout will be in Cincinnati Ohio with Gus Ruhlin of Akron set to face James J Jeffries in a twenty round match to determine the heavyweight champion. Ruhlin recently lost to Bob Fitzsimmons while Jeffries has beaten all others in his class except Ruhlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Gus. Ruhlin
Akron
James J. Jeffries
Boilermaker
Jeffries-Rublin
Rublin
Bob Fitzsimmons
Kid” McCoy
Madden
Jeffries
Ruhlin
San Francisco
Conesville Notes A Jarrard Starts School At McQueen
C A Jarrard will begin his school at McQueen on Wednesday. Chet McCurdy of Des Moines visits this week. Miss Hattie DeWitt of near Letts visited over Sunday with Cal. Storms. Willie Jones recovering from typhoid fever improves. H Jarrard leaves Monday for Wayland to visit son Frank who runs a restaurant. J B Boggs and Emma Hintz marry at Nichols on Tuesday. Methodists hold regular services next Sunday at 2 30 p m due to Cedar Valley meetings. Lou Ricketts dies in Trenton heart trouble after visiting his aunt. Christmas entertainment at the Reformed church draws a large crowd. presents distributed and Santa Claus appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jarrard
McQueen
Chet McCurdy
Des Moines
Cedar Valley
Trenton
Iowa
Lou Ricketts
Jones
The
Reformed Church
Santa Claus
Christmas Cheer and Future Plans in North Prairie
North Prairie residents anticipate a white Christmas with community helpers in W Hill's grocery. Aliie Heavernagle will spend Christmas at the Leech home, and Miss Nettie Armstrong travels to West Branch for the holiday. No M E church entertainment this year. visitors may attend other churches. Invitations issued for the January 1 1901 wedding of Miss Anna Crowe and Mr H F Lauter of Chicago at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Long
W. Hill
Aliie Heavernagle
Leech
North Star
Nettie Armstrong
West Branch
M. E
Anna Crowe
H. F. Lauter
Chicago
Blue Jeans Comes to Grand Theatre in Rural Indiana
Next Thursday the Grand hosts Joseph Arthur's Blue Jeans a comedy drama famed for lively rural Indiana life. The play blends humor with poignant scenes and features a strong cast, realistic saw mill depiction, and polished scenery promising an entertaining evening December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Joseph Arthur
Blue Jeans
New York
Aréto B
Coua
Tourist Sleep ing Cars to California via Burlington Route
The Burlington Route offers tourist sleeping cars from Omaha to Los Angeles three times weekly with routes via Kansas City and via Denver and Salt Lake City. Travelers can see double the sights by returning on the alternate route at no extra cost. California a 72 page illustrated book is mailed for six cents. J Francis, General Passenger Agent, Omaha Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Burlington
Omaha
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake City
J. Francis
Neb
Obituary of Henry A Meyers of Adams Iowa
Henry A Meyers born in Belh i Hanover Germany January 1 18234 and died at his Adams Iowa home Friday December 14 1900 age 66 years 11 months 13 days after a five year illness. He came to St Louis in 1851 married Katharine Wiegers June 19 1869 then moved to Iowa the same year. Twelve children were born four preceded him. Survived by wife four sons four daughters a brother John Meyers of Adams three grandchildren and many friends. He joined the Lutheran church early and will be mourned as a good neighbor husband and father. Burial followed in a fine casket.
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Henry A. Meyers
Belh
Hanover
Germany
Adams
Iowa
St. Louis
Petersburg
Katherine Wiegers
John Meyers
William
Kate
Henry
Freddie
Gusta
Pete Ayers
Near Atalissa
C. W. Chapman
Near West Liberty
Roy Cochran
Muscatine
Meyers
Grape Sugar From Starch In Cereal Process
Starch is converted to grape sugar in the stomach by pancreatic juices and, with moisture heat and time, becomes the first digestion step. The same principle is used to manufacture Grape-Nuts by Postum Cereal Co., Battle Creek Michigan, delivering a delicate grape sugar flavor that digests quickly and strengthens the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Cereal Co
Lim
Battle Creek
Mich
Guarantee on Green’s Syrup of Tar Refunding Cough Remedy
The undersigned agree to refund money on a five cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and offer a 25 cent bottle for satisfaction or refund. Signatories include G. A. Reinicke Nesper & Co J Theo Kauchman W B Barkalow and Jno J Havercamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Reinicke
Nesper &Co
J. Theo Kauchman
W. B. Barkalow
Jno
J. Havercamp
Love Compared to Vanity? A Short Girl Quip
A remarked aphorism suggests it is better to have loved a short girl than never to have loved at all, reflecting a lighthearted, witty stance on affection and choice.
Christmas Turkey Brings Joy in West Muscatine
Grandpa and Grandma Hyink finally received a Christmas turkey for the gatherers in West Muscatine. Dav enport couple Frank Nolte visits relatives Frank Shaefer. Santa gifts Henry Naber family a 13 pound baby boy born Dec 25. Peter Naber left for Fulton NL on business. Mrs Jacob Van Zyle listed as sick.
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Grandpa
Grandma Hyink
Frank Nolte
Davenport
Frank Shaefer
Santa Claus
Henry Naber
Peter Naber
Fulton
Jacob van Zyle
Muster In Night Sets Stage For Civil War Camp
Information comes now from Lewis A. Drissey and others that the Mustered In camp will be held in the evening of Dec 28 at the G A R hall. All who signified intent to become members will be present and new recruits are expected. The camp aims to aid old soldiers and their families, honor fallen heroes at Memorial Day, aid needy members, and teach patriotism. Male descendants 18 or older of Union soldiers or sailors who served in the Civil War are eligible if of good character.
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Navy
Tour of Puerto Rico escorted by rail carriage and boat
The American Tourist Association announces two guided tours of Puerto Rico by rail carriage automobile and boat. Special Pullman Cars depart Chicago January 17 and February 14 at 9 30 am linking with the steamships Ponce and San Juan from New York two days after. Individual tickets apply to other sailing dates with all expenses included.
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The
American Tourist Association
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Ponce
San Juan
New York
Le high Valley Railroad Route Between Chicago and New York
A stop over at Niagara Falls notes the route between Chicago and New York runs via Buffalo and Niagara Falls on the Le high Valley Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Chicago
New York
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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Breckon Press CO
Iowa Avenue
Cypress Addition
M. W. Stirlen
East Second Street
Daily Journal
Ner
Benj Blazing
Arthur Lone
Anna Munson
Cedar Rapids
J. Fuller
North Pine Street
Walter Eastily
Lucas Grove Road
Beach
Will Stamler
Rock Island
Mildred Begey
Edna Kent
Frank Thompsons
Mildred Jones
Louis Marolf
Deep River
Electa Drury
Sweetland Center
John Kline
Maxson
Jimmie Lee
Fredonia
Mrs. McDaniel
Front Street
Augusta Blanchard
Mrs. Stuil
Illinois
Mrs
O. J. Hackett
Robert
Lewis Maxson
Brother Ben
Woodman
Foster, NL
Mrs. I. R. Longstreth
Son
O. D. Longstreth
Marie Schmidt
John Schmidt
Will Peters
Wapello
Mrs. Leonard Bowen
Iowa City
Mrs. Bowen
Kuttig Bros.’ Mfg. Co
Ed. Will
J. Will
Lake Township
Charles Ruthenberg
Lewis Heberly
Oshkosh
Wis
Winfred Price
Dr. Wood
Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
McBride & Cope’s
City Drug Store
Second Street
Tribune Office
Louis Swain
North Oak
Mrs. Hadley
Arthur Hadley
City
Hood
Climax
Thomas
John J. Havercanp
Roosevelt
New
York
Association of the United
Bogus Solicitors
God
North Prairie
West Muscatine
Journal
Sons of Veterans
Lewis A
B.C. Hershey
East Second
McColin
Wheeler and Wilson
B. A. Metz
Scott Houge
W. H. Leibbrand
Ladies’ and Gentlemen
J. Fisch
Oo Remedy CO
Masonic Temple
Lil
J. W. Weidlein
Gien
Weililigigil Ghgs
Sie
Kuriger Bros
Second St
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