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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1910
Page
5
WM. OOSTENDORP offers a December 29 1910 farm public sale at the southeast Nichols McCune farm. Items include horses cattle hogs hens corn oats straw seed and farm machinery plus 12 month credit terms or 4 percent cash discount. Lunch will be served.
James V. Wier of Letts Iowa and Ruth Young of Grandview married in Muscatine on a Saturday afternoon, one minute before their train left. Judge J H Carl rushed the ceremony to unite the couple so they could celebrate Christmas at home.
John Crabtree born 1834 Virginia to Illinois at sixteen died after heart trouble at his home four miles east of Muscatine. Funeral Wednesday at 11 00 AM from the residence and Essex cemetery in Pine Bluffs. Survived by wife four daughters two sons two sisters and a brother.
Olga Friedrich, 14, arrives from Germany after a 24 day journey, including 14 days at sea, to join her father, brother and sister in South Muscatine. The Friedrichs celebrate their first American Christmas together since the mother’s death, at 1171 Hershey Avenue.
A Christmas reunion at 1113 Oregon Street hosted by Mr and Mrs William Bosten honored Mrs Emily Rink on her 70th birthday. relatives gathered Christmas Eve through Sunday night for a joyous family celebration in the south part of town.
O W Munster circulation manager of the LaCrosse Tribune visits in LaCrosse for Christmas at the home of his brother the Rev H W Munster at 909 Oregon street. The Abbott family held a large reunion and Christmas dinner with Milton Abbott of Guttenberg Indiana visiting.
No regular league games were played due to forfeitures. McKee & Bliven lost 16 to 14 to Roach & Musser in an exhibition. Meteors defeated an Automatic squad pickup team in the other contest.
At the Hopewell school house on Saturday evening a Christmas entertainment was presented and was largely attended and enjoyed by the community. The program was very attractive and in keeping with the Yuletide season. It was the most entertaining program ever given at Hopewell.
The Journal employees received a generous Christmas gift from Fred Moroni a fruit dealer at 103 East Front Street a large basket of oranges and bananas was shared among the office staff during the holiday season
A donor attached a card with compliments to a basket, wishing the Muscatine Journal staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The note expresses festive greetings and gratitude.
Salvation Army at the Barracks hosts a Wednesday evening Christmas program for the city’s poor children. Captain J H Warfield arranged the event with hopes of a memorable night followed by candy, nuts, and a present for each attendee. The program includes songs recitations readings and a Santa theme with varied acts.
Recitation The Waif and Recitation Santa Claus and the mouse are listed with songs Sweet Old Story and By Sunday School. A cornet solo and Recitation What Ted Found in his stocking are also included for the program.
Captain Lange reserves hours for school of instructions this evening. All company members must attend. First Sergeant Richards will speak on Military Courtesy and Sergeant MacDougall will present a paper on No nomenclature of Rifles.
Business activity stalls as nearly all factories close and most stores limit hours. The post office follows a holiday schedule and public buildings close. Merchants expect light trade this week and many factories remain shut until after New Year.
In Iowa Falls on December 26, exhibitors from many northern and central Iowa cities and towns showcased their poultry at the annual show held under local auspices.
Over 500 birds were exhibited at the Northwestern Poultry Association show, drawing participants and spectators to the event. The display showcased a wide range of poultry breeds and attracted local hobbyists and breeders alike.
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