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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1900
Page
7
A string of brief notes lists residents and visitors in the city and surrounding towns. George Gause and J. T. Boland appear among callers and passengers heading to South Englah Cedar Rapids and Adams. Mrs C Amlong and Miss Anna Gibbons visit relatives and friends, with multiple moves to Des Moines Iowa City and Sigourney.
Company C hosts a New Year's Eve gathering at the Armory on Monday December 31.
Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare. Sales cover Western Passenger Association territory within 200 miles from starting points on December 22 23 24 25 31 1900 and January 1 1991. Return valid through January 2 1901. Inquiries at Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty GP FT Marshalltown Iowa.
A column records various morning movements including John W. Waterman to Cedar Rapids, Mrs. B. H. Gosen visiting Adams, Mr. and Mrs. D. Lemkau heading to Wash'neater, and Miss Myrtie Long returning to Fruitland for school. Also noted are visits by A. M. Warren of Philadelphia to Muscatine oats and money loan offers from the Guarantee Loan Co.
The Muscatine Business College announces the second term of the night school will begin January 2 with strong enrollment. Pupils may register on any evening at the College office 511 East 5th between 7 and 9 o'clock. Principal F. H. Shinn invites interested students.
The piece argues England could not withstand a swift invasion and both its army and navy are unprepared. It then extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for digestive ills, liver and kidney trouble, and a tonic for weak nerves, urging readers to buy the genuine product with the private revenue stamp.
YANKEE HOLLOW, C W Batley visits Dallas county. Mr and Mrs Clark Kerr of Holland Minnesota spend holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs TM Kerr. Grattan Cornwell goes to Los Angeles to visit an uncle. Frank Leverich family from Battle Creek Michigan visit Wm M McClean prior to moving to Moline. Lillian McKilligan from Muscatine rests with parents. Wm McClean, Mrs J R McClean and Frank Leverich visit North Prairie with Mrs Lys Lake. Claus Harder marks birthday German style. Wm Stong from Crawford Kansas spends Christmas with uncle Thos Boot. Wm Nolte of Muscatine visits brother John. Mrs Romig and Grace county seat visitors. Chris Jasperson hosts brother-in-law Nelson from Humboldt. Lillie Patton visits Ed in Davenport. Grattan Doran departs for Wellman to visit Jas and John Ryan.
The Iowa Central Railway offers weekly excursions to Los Angeles and California points departing Wednesdays and arriving Sunday morning. Modern tourist cars with sleeping car conveniences at about one third the usual cost. Tickets available from any Iowa Central agent or George Batty G P and T A Marshalltown.
A vintage advert promotes Rector pile remedy with a pile pipe free per package. J. J. Havercamp guarantees a positive writ ten cure or no pay and offers samples at no charge.
The Grand Opera House hosted Rev. Arthur Fowler delivering a twentieth century sermon on Jesus of Nazareth titled What think ye of Christ. He argued Christ fulfills centuries of prophecy from Genesis to Isaiah and stands as the decisive figure in Christian history, essential to the Bible and the world’s faith.
The text argues that Jesus Christ fulfills Hebrew prophecy as the Plant of Renown and Son of God. It emphasizes His universal nature beyond national traits, His rejection of self for sacrifice, and His life ending on the cross, urging personal belief and decision for salvation.
A quiet midweek wedding occurred last Wednesday evening as Miss Laura Barkalow wed Eugene Voiland of Villisca with Rev. Robert Bradley officiating. The couple left for home the same night. A watch meeting and revival services are planned at the M E church with Rev. J E Newsom in charge, and Prof L T Hill has been elected president of the Superintendents and Principals Round Table at the Iowa State Teachers’ Association in Des Moines. Additional notices include visits, travels, and the passing of Dr Wm Sharp of Springfield Ohio, plus various local gatherings and arrivals through the period.
Mr Price shows slight improvement while Lewis Zoliner visits Dr Beadle of Illinois City on Monday. Thomas Fowler delivered hogs at Muscatine on Wednesday. Measles surge reach Wrayville and Foster with reports of spread among residents. Mr Price's sons William and Obed from Davenport and John from Iowa mentioned.
The text lists numerous families and individuals visiting relatives for Christmas and attending a German M. E. church Christmas program. It mentions a watch night at the German M. E. church next Monday and various family invitations to share holiday meals. The fragment references Spickler, Henry Kridir, Bartlet, Mrs. Stuhr, W. F. Powell, Perry Drury, Gust Kenburg, Alice Weant, A Pietsch, and Dan.
A group of merchants led by G. A. Reinicke and Nesper & Co. pledge refunds for 50cent Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. They also offer a 25-cent bottle with a satisfaction guarantee or money refunded, naming several local signers.
Gen. Joe Wheeler argues in Success for January that the Russian czar seeks peace but history shows nations cling to war. He claims animal instinct drives conflict and cites Waterloo Gettysburg Shiloh as proof of fiercer battles between northern bloods, especially Anglo-Saxons.
A patent remedy promising to cure a cold is offered for 25 cents by J. J. Havercamp. The ad claims cheerful refund of the purchase price if the remedy fails to cure.
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