Old Ladies' Home Board Meeting Deferred
The regular monthly meeting of the Old Ladies' Home board of managers will be deferred until Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1901
Page
8
Y M C A Star Course Tickets and Local Notices
Local ads announce Y M C A star course seats reserved Friday at 1 p.m. Sale limited to 700. Tickets for the program must be turned in by Thursday. Also noted: Robert Downing in Richard the Lion Hearted shifts to Wednesday at the Grand, with strong advance sale and good expectations for a top show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Downing
Richard
Local notes manhandle town life and theater
Hackers store greets gunther candies amid show window displays. Fort Riley bound Wallace Lilly leaves for cavalry unit. Grand Theatre hosts Lenore with full house sold out. Arm injury update for Eldridge Sherfey. court tax ruling foreshadows county deaths. Mrs. Eliza beth Leysen funeral at St Matthias Church attended by friends. pallbearers named Murphy Mackey Fuller Moynah an Bodman Engle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Leysen
St. Matthias Church
Messrs. Phil. Murphy
P. J. Mackey
Charles Fuller
Frank Moynahan
Henry Bodman
J. J. Engle
Mrs. George W. Barden Dead
Mrs. George W. Barden died at five this morning at the family home on East Seventh Street after four weeks of illness. She was active in the Woman's Relief Corps and an associate member of the Fraternal Aid Association. The funeral will be held at the home Wednesday at 2:30 PM and the remains will be taken to Indiana for interment on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Barden
East Seventh Street
Tour of Puerto Rico by Rail Carriage and Boat
The American Tourist Association announces two escorted tours of Puerto Rico by rail carriage automobile and boat. Special Pullman Cars depart Chicago January 17 and February 14 at 9 30 a m connecting with the steamships Ponce and San Juan from New York. Tickets include all expenses with sailing dates optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Tourist Association
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Ponce
San Juan
New York
Edna May Bilkey Dies at Two Weeks Old
Edna May Bilkey, two weeks old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bilkey, died at six this morning from inflammation of the bowels. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 oclock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna May
Joseph Bilkey
Gilded Health Resort Highlight at Hot Springs Arkansas
The Hot Springs of Arkansas touted as the nation’s great health resort owned controlled and endorsed by the United States Government for rheumatism neuralgia grippe catarrh and many ailments. It boasts a winter climate and about 200 hotels of various grades with agents available for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofrkansas
United States
The Popular Epidemic and a Church Sermon Jest
A humorous note comments on church life during a joke about a mock contest between coughers and sneezers. The gag implies the coughers outnumber the sneezers, framing a light quip about social theater rather than a factual event.
Advertising in the Evening Journal Reaches More Muscatine Homes
The Evening Journal claims superior reach in Muscatine, urging businesses to use its advertising columns to tell buyers about their goods. It stresses that strong circulation and clear factual ads attract customers and boost sales for any store.
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The
Evening Journal
Muscatine
Bargains and notices in city Real Estate and events
Real estate bargains advertise Y M C A star course box seats with ten dollar packages. Thompson's Book Store lists pianos at 150 to 300 dollars cash. The People's Bargain Store proclaims price cuts across all goods. George West and sister visit, then return home. Dr. W Norton and wife travel to Arizona to join family and attend a stockmen meeting in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson's
Dr. W. Norton
Wilton
Arizona
Mr. Norton
West
Iowa
Salt Lake City
Installation of Muscatine Lodge No 5 Officers
Muscatine Lodge No 5 installed officers Monday evening with District Deputy Grand Master Irving Taylor presiding. Newly installed officers include Noble Grand Henry Heinz and Vice Grand N C Bouten, with a reception and music by Miss Bessie Fayle and refreshments from Mr and Mrs J H Cosgrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Lodge No. 5
Irving Taylor
Mechanicsville
Noble Grand
Henry Heinz
N. C. Bouten
E. C. Beitel
Sam E. Bailey
Chas. H. Gobble
E. J. Hackett
Julius A. Endter
Louis J Munn
John Still
M. B. A. Hall
J. H. Cosgrove
Bessie Fayle
Muscatine Typographical Union Ball Set for January 17 1901
Invitations soon go out for the eighth annual Muscatine Typographical Union No 251 ball at Trades Assembly Hall. The January 17 event honors Benjamin Franklin's birthday with a grand cake walk and a prize cake for the winning couple. Committee members include Frank P Crish Bennson Bartel T J Grant Carl S Evans and J J O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Muscatine Typographical Union No
Trades Assembly Hall
Benjamin Franklin
Frank P. Crish
Bennson Bartel
T. J. Grant
Carl 5
S. Evans
J. J. O'Brien
Degree of Honor Dance Set for A. D. UT. W. Hall
The third in the series of dances will be held tomorrow evening in A. D. UT. W. hall. It was postponed from last week and will occur regularly every two weeks on Wednesday evenings. Invitees will be glad to note the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. UT. W. Hall
Card Club Meets for Afternoon Games
The Monday Afternoon Card club met yesterday with Mrs. John Bennison leading a regular series of games. Mrs. F. B. Munroe received a prize for winning the most games. Light refreshments were served and all enjoyed the usual good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennison
F. B. Munroe
Fifth Society Dance Set by Lewis and Schmidt at Armory
The fifth in a series of society dances by Messrs. Lewis and Schmidt will be held at the Armory next Friday evening. Organizers plan to spend the five cents saved from the Christmas ball on extras for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Lewis and
Schmidt
Armory
Twentieth Century Club Holds First Regular Session
The Twentieth Century Club met in its first regular session this afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. W. Lew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
H. W. Lew
Pearl City Dance Club Sues In Invitation Masquerade Issue
The Pearl City Dance Club sued over invitations for a masquerade dance to be held at Germania Hall on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City
Germania Hall
Shades Reading Circle Meets With Mrs Howe
The Shades Reading circle gathered last evening with Mrs J E Howe for reading study and social converse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shades
J. E. Howe
Nelson Senator Again In Minnesota Caucus
In St Paul Minnesota the Republican house and senate caucuses endorsed Knute Nelson for reelection and canceled the planned long term succession caucus. No action chosen for Davis successor. Evans Clapp Tawney and others listed as potential candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Davis
St. Paul
Minn
House
Senate
Knute Nelson
C. K. Davis
Robert G. Evans
Moses E. Clapp
Jamcs A. Tawney
Tams Bixby
Heatwole and
McCleary
Thomas Lowry
Thomas Shevlin
Carnegie Library Gift Aids Ottumwa Sealed By Donation
Ottumwa lines up a $50,000 Carnegie library grant after six months of work. The city must fund a $5,000 yearly tax and provide a site. An architect will be hired. construction may begin in spring. The design features a 375 foot tower, colonnades, a rainbow fountain display, and elevated restaurant views with low rates.
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Ottumwa
Andrew Carnegie
J. T. Hackworth
Board of Library Trustees
Carnegie
The Old Rat and the New Trap
A basement rat laughs at a plan but steps into a rusty steel trap and dies. The tale warns that careless, unthinking behavior invites sudden danger.
The Electric Tower at Pan-Am Exposition
The Electric Tower stands as the centerpiece of the Pan-Am Exposition with five thousand horsepower for electric features. One turbine from Niagara Falls is allocated to supply the immense energy for illumination.
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Niagara Falls
Travel Deals Through B. C. R. & N. Rail Excursions
Mention of favorable excursion rates via B. C. R. & N. Ry with stopover privileges and long limits. Advises consulting an agent or address in California for details on this travel option. Includes a prompt to confer with local agent for arrangements.
Not the Usual Querry in a Curious Dinner Scene
Kitty greets a guest and asks about her mother before being reminded not to question the lady. The exchange shows a tense propriety as Kitty reacts to the interruption and mentions prayer.
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Kitty
Excursion Rates To Cedar Rapids For Poultry Show
For the annual exhibition the Western Poultry Fanciers association offers excursion tickets to Cedar Rapids for January 14 to 19 at favorable rates. Tickets sold via the B C R N Ry. Full details available from Cedar Rapids Route agents within two miles of Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Western Poultry Fanciers’ Association
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Gus. Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
A. Baird
H. W. Huttig
J. L. Giesier
C. A. Mull
J. 8. Blackwell
Joe Kranz
Iowa Ave
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H. M. Bartlett
P.O
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Money To Loan
Titus & Jackson
Jennie Batterson
Lavenport
Thompson's Book Store
Mrs
Frank Jackson
Mrs. Manchester
G. Becker
Holland Baptist Church
West Fifth Street
Spruce
H. G. Shoemaker
Gunther
Hacker’s
G. Schmidt & Bro
Will Bliven
Tacoma
Washington
Richard Fox
Y. M. C. A. Star Course of Entertainments
Whitney Mockridge Grand Concert Company
Wallace Lilly
Fort Riley
Kansas
Eighth Cavalry
James Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Billings
Mont
Lenore
Eldridge Sherfey
Supreme Court
Sigourney News
Cora Weed
Townsend
Metzger
Harry Springer
Edna May Bilkey
B.C
N. Ry
Jones & Rice
George West
Miss Bessie
Nichols
Mary Wegzen
People’s Bargain Store
A Siegel
Sycamore Street
Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1
Eichoff
Geo. B. Fuller
Chas. Mikesell
Anton Wirtz
Hooks
Carl Loescher
Hose Co
George Trump
Trump
Alf
Frank
Boston
Nelson
Tran
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California
Ino
F. E. Springer
East Second Street
Our 20Th Century Clearing Sale
Ulster
Shetland
FE. Reinemund’s
White Front Clothing
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