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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1903

Page

7

Local Visitors and Cantata at United Brethren Church

W D Every of Columbus Junction visited the city yesterday. S W Crisman of Omaha, visiting his friend E Klepper, returned home. William Wiley and John Wiley of West Liberty came for their mother Mrs Marshall Wiley's death. United Brethren Sunday school plans to repeat the cantata Johnnie Doubter Thursday at 7 30. Admission ten cents, children free.

S. W. Crisman Omaha E. Klepper William Wiley John Wiley Est Liberty Ere Marshall Wiley United Brethren Sunday School Johnnie Doubter J. F. Etter Nettie Pugh Kinross A. V. Fraze Washington William Hutchinson Grant Street Wyoming Hill William Parsons Adams Station Adam State Park Avenue Arthur Leffler Smalley Avenue California Jerry Metz John Duncan Canon Road Clara Roupe Sweetland Center William Campbell O. Rittenhouse Jefferson Street Winfield Ida Dixon East Fifth Street Cedar Rapids John Reade Washington Street Charles Grimm Wapello John Montgomery Grand Street Norman Baker Sherman Street Hoopesville Charles Reade Ottumwa James Metz Pine Creek Philip Metz Hedrick Kippler East Second Street Smakey Avenue Mary Parsons Fred Humpleby W. Green John Rushton

Game ad and travel notes on New Year night sale

A New Year game starts at eight with free dancing and a note that ads in the Journal sell well. Local travelers Benj Pomeroy, Mrs J F Etter, Roy McLaughlin, A V Fraze, W B Thompson and sons, F A Martin appear in morning trains or court trips. Thousands read the Journal want ads each evening to see items for sale.

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Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed For Everyday Ailments

An ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a reliable remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims quick relief and notes availability at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.

Bucklen Arnica Havercamp Perscription Drug

Bankers Pioneer Social Invitation for January 1 1904

Notice invites members and families of the Bankers Pioneer Association to a free social event on Friday January 1 1904 per order of the committee.

Bankers’ Pioneer Association

Addresses at local Y M C A highlight benefits of membership

More than two hundred men heard talks by C H Mark Rev J N Elliott and B C Wade at the Muscatine Y M C A outlining Y M C A aims and advantages locally and beyond. Mark praised global reach and personal development. Elliott explained affordable joining and facilities. Wade spoke on lasting impact on merchants and the community.

Young Men’s Christian Association C. H. Mark J. N. Elliott Presbyterian Church B. C. Wade Ottumwa Grhom Mark Rev Elliott Wade

SITTERS Cure Claims for Broad Range of Ailments

An advertisement touts SITTERS as a remedy for indigestion constipation billiousness dyspepsia chills colds and malaria. It urges readers to try the product and to obtain a free 1904 Almanac from their druggist.

Muscatine Y M C A Prospects Improve With Favorable Conditions

With everything in its favor the Muscatine Y M C A shows strong prospects for progress. The organization aims to capitalize on favorable conditions to advance programs and community engagement.

Muscatine Y. M. C. A

No Accidents In Nature And Baldness Causes

An article explains that natural events like avalanches and baldness are not accidents but the result of small forces. It credits germ activity on the scalp as the cause of dandruff and baldness and claims Newbro's Herpicide eliminates these germs. Sold by druggists with samples available from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan and Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

RB. C. Wade Ottumwa Ottumwa Association Newbro Ifc Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Havercamp

Schedule full for Company C as Wagner aims for three Chicago teams

Manager Alfred Wagner plans a strong post New Year schedule for Company C basketball in Muscatine with aims to host three leading Chicago teams including the University of Minnesota in 1st games. Teams expected include Kansas City Athletic Club Lombard Armour Central YMCAs and West Side YMCAs and Company H Monmouth IL.

Company C Alfred Wagner Muscatine Kansas City Athletic Club University of Minnesota Ottumwa Y. M. C. A Lombard College Armour Institute Central Y. M. C. A West Side Y. M. C. A Chicago Company H Monmouth Illinois West Wagner Burlington

Three Blocks of Sewerage Laid Amid Frost on Cypress

Contractors Korneman and Kemper have laid two blocks of sewerage on Cypress street between Fourth and Sixth streets and one block on Fourth street west of Cypress. Frost has slowed progress while City Engineer J. J. Ryan and his crew survey and plat for new paving to finish before spring thaw.

Korneman and Kemper Cypress Street Fourth Sixth Streets Fourth Street Cypress J. J. Ryan

Sister of H P Schuyler Dies in Oklahoma

Mrs. P D Rhodes dies at Blackwell Oklahoma at age seventy four. Formerly resident of Illinois near Elgin before moving to Oklahoma. Her brother H P Schuyler of 1321 Sherman Street received the news yesterday.

H. P. Schuyler Sherman Street P. D. Rhodes Blackwell Oklahoma

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted For Winter Colds

A timely suggestion urges prudent households to stock Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It claims prompt relief for colds taken early and states the remedy is safe for children, pleasant tasting, and widely sold by druggists.

Chamberlain

Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office Week Ending Dec 29 1903

Town postal listing shows remaining unclaimed letters for men N Castleman Alfred Decker John H Fairchild Abe Hunsicker G Lehrberg and women Miss Norma Burkes Mrs Geo W Ledyard. Advertised letters must be claimed by the recipients, and callers should mention the notice. W D Burk P M The Journal per week price.

Muscatine Iowa N. Castleman Alfred Decker John H. Fairchild Abe Hunsicker G. Lehrberg Norma Burkes Geo. W. Ledyard W. D. Burk P. M

New Discovery for Consumption Praised by Beall Family

Beall Mississippi resident T. R. Beall endorses Dr King s New Discovery claiming his wife showed immediate improvement after failing with other remedies and was reportedly cured after using four bottles. The ad notes guaranteed relief, pricing at 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free.

Dr. King T. R. Beall Beall Havercamp’s Perscription Drug Store

West Liberty Holds Sonic Reunion and Banquet

West Liberty Ia December 31 A Masonic reunion and banquet filled lodge rooms Monday night with 171 at supper. The event featured a hollow square table setting, a male quartet, recitations, and remarks by local residents. Marriage of Miss Marie Elliott and H W Hughes noted. visitors include Miss Margaret Jayne from Kalamazoo and Dr W B Jayne from East Fourth Street. Quarterly M F church services scheduled for next Sunday with Rev. W G Thorn to preside.

West Liberty Schall Shipman Nichols Shaw E. F. Schall Margaret Jayne H. W. Hughes Will Dickett Marie Elliott W. B. Jayne East Fourth Street Kalamazoo Michigan Roy Lara Jayne Lone Tree Mary Weaver San Diego California Hinkhouse Newton Kansas John Gatton Sixth Street M. F W. G. Thorn

Dedication Delayed and Nearby City Projects Progress

The dedication of the Huttig hose house is postponed due to slow plaster drying in cold weather, with completion expected once conditions improve. Meanwhile the street car barn project advances rapidly, debris cleared and framework up, as old car parts are salvaged for iron amidst ongoing work.

Huttighose House Oak Street Weed Farm

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Lovilla Nester Furnessville Indiana Bull W. E. Battey West Second Street Max Giesler Parrot Food Bird Seed Bird Biscuits McBride & Cope’s John A. Robbins Fire Life and Accident Insurance First National Bank W. F. Barnett Letts W. D. Every Columbus Junction Louise Cross Cora Fitzsimmons Huttig Hose Co. Dance Hare Caroline Kindt Davenport Iss Louise Fayle Ieee Schaefer’s Laundry S. Hamilton Thormann Mfg. CO Lucas St Benj. Pomeroy Roy McLaughlin Iowa City R. S. Amlong W. B. Thompson and Sons Herbert and Ralph Thompson F. A. Martin University of Iowa Banker Pioneers Bond Bros Corry & Vernentin Co E. Second St B. C. Wade, C. H. Mark and Rev. J N. Elliott Mr. Mark’s Muscatine Association Association Windy City Armory Burlington and Muscatine Daniels Jackman Perrine Gaertner Stern Fuller Kautz Hill J. and E. Kennefick Geo. Binder Burlington Y. M. C. A James Patterson Bell Phome Miss. Valley East Hill News All Saints F. F. Beckerman Trinity Church East Hill A. Griffin West Front Street Commercial Northwest Falcon Seema Shannon & Mott Shannon & Mott Company Miers Falcon Pure Foods Des Moines Co. B. Fuller, Hinkle & Flannery van Gent & Kobés Geo. Eitman Geo. W. Reuling D. McCurdy H. F. Bodman Otto & Sons Klepper M. W. Wheeler
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