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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
8
Representing Davenport Optical, the eye specialist resumes his regular visit at the Hotel Grand. He urges former patients to call early since he will stay only a few days this trip. Office hours 7 to 9 p m, otherwise by appointment. Cross eyes and headache cases are a specialty.
The Brotherhood of American Yeoman holds a regular meeting this evening at 7 30 in G A R Hall. Important matters will be brought before the group.
Bayonet drill by Company C scheduled at the city armory on New Year’s Eve Monday December 31. Organizers urge attendance as a public military display and demonstration.
Scheetz's Bargain Store advertises 5 cent and 10 cent items including bottle oil 5c, vaseline 10c, 200 count matches 5c, and pins 5c. The ad touts hundreds of bargains across the 5 and 10 cent counters.
The old year ends as crowds gather at the Armory for a New Year dance. Music fills the hall while attendees dance to celebratory tunes and welcome the upcoming year.
For the annual exhibition at Cedar Rapids the Western Poultry Fanciers association announces excursion tickets at favorable rates sold via the B C R N Ry. Full information may be obtained from Cedar Rapids Route agents within 100 miles of Cedar Rapids.
Amid sweet strains of music attendees dance at the Armory Co C ball. The event blends lively performances with social dancing as guests enjoy a festive evening.
Christmas entertainment at the Ninth Street mission drew praise as all participants performed well in speaking and singing. A notable point was the equal number of boys and girls, and after the program a treat was shared with all attendees, with hopes for continued Sabbath school growth.
Junior reporters who furnished news to the Journal are asked to bring in items accepted at once. Those with accepted items not published should state the number accepted and paid for, as this will affect prize awards.
Members and children of the Friends church enjoyed a Christmas evening at the parsonage with a decorated setting prepared by the young people. A Sunday school program delighted attendees followed by a bountiful lunch and a generous treat of Christmas goodies for the children.
Washington Chapter No 4 R A Masons calls a stated convocation Friday at 7 30 PM with full attendance desired. Business of importance noted. Geo C Winn secretary.
Mrs Ed Banes enjoyed a visit in Wilton hosted by Mrs Maywethers. Christmas in Davenport included a dinner at East Seventh Street by Mrs Ed Banes for guests Mrs Maywethers and daughters, Mrs Townson South Muscatine F White Nelson Carr M I Gordon and others. A Christmas program at A M E church featured songs recitations and an address with gifts distributed afterward. Also a dinner hosted for Mr J Thompson Rev Gordon by Mrs Peter Townsley while Lewis Greenway recovers slowly from a severe attack.
A local jeweler advertises a large stock at astonishingly low prices with all lines of jewelry and watches offered at rock bottom rates. The shop invites customers to call and see the goods.
A black and white six month old puppy named Rex is missing. The dog wears a leather collar and responds to Rex. Contact G. Stein at 1222 for return.
A note states Miss Mabel Ficken is visiting friends in Burlington. It includes a reflection on asking a man to prove his proposition about Santa Claus and a comment on post Christmas prices and personal finances.
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