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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1900

Page

7

A Noble Confederate's Word and a Prisoner Story

A letter from J D Richards of South English Iowa shares a Confederate veteran Bun F Price’s gratitude for kindness shown during wartime. It recounts parole trustworthiness of a Confederate prisoner and traces lineage from Terre Haute to San Francisco with family details and a request to contact a San Francisco uncle.

Adams notes and social rounds fill county life area

Local observations report residents in Adams and nearby areas with updates on illnesses and visits. Mrs. John Meyers and Mrs. Allie Adams are ill. Enos Shafer and Gust Meyers hosted visitors. Families from Ata lissa and Muscatine are referenced with social calls and a school event. A town gathering in Nichols brings a lively after hours with dancing and an oyster supper.

New Opera House Under Construction Soon

In the meantime enjoy local services at Realing the Watch Maker 205 West Second Street offering watch and clock repair.

West Second Street

Town Band Receipts Total $75 for Entertainment

The band reports receipts of 75 dollars from a recent event and thanks attendees. They express willingness to assist in town projects and support community benefit efforts.

Letts Ab Fry Sundayed in town and local notes

Weekly notes from Letts describe Mrs. F. L. Brown ill, Aunt Hannah heard, and various minor events. David Parsons bought a horse at the Shafer sale. The stockholders election was heated. Several residents improve from illness. Weather worsens road conditions. Fred Cecil returns from Ottumwa. Burial and visits noted among townsfolk. Ruth Parsons reports mumps and tonsillitis in school.

A Brawny Scot Praises Grape-Nuts Diet

John W. Hunter of Oakland California testifies after ten weeks on Grape-Nuts stating weight rise from 175 to 199 pounds and improved physique. He describes a preparation method with two raw eggs half cup Grape-Nuts and sugar and notes his skeptical view changed. He mentions a sister in Edinburgh who desires the product.

Prince of Wales Edinburgh Scotland John W. Hunter Oakland California

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as One Hundred Dollar Cure

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages. The remedy is taken internally to affect the mucous surfaces and strengthen the constitution. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and lists testimonials. Available through F. J. Curary & Co. Toledo.

Hall F. J. Curary & Co Toledo Tc. Hall

Nichols Notes On Local People And Events

Gust Linde bought a large team from H. Nelson. Rev Fitzsimmons conducts a protracted meeting in Conesville this week. Milo Doran returned home with four car loads of cattle from the north. Mrs Swobody remains bedridden and not improving. Fred Schmitt and his mother traveled to Illinois for Mrs Schmitt’s brother’s funeral. Charles McElrin sold a black horse for 70 at West Liberty stock sale. John and Mrs Diethrick of Muscatine visited here and returned home Saturday. Mr and Mrs A J Stafford of West Liberty visited Edward Stafford and wife. The Birkett couple welcomed a nine-pound baby girl Monday morning. Wm Schmitt leaves Thursday for Valparaiso Ind to attend school through spring and summer. A home talent play at the Nichols opera house Friday was a grand success. the post-play dance drew seventy or more tickets, with first-class music and a lively crowd.

H. Meyers John Meyers Enos Shafer Gust Fred. Meyers John Lewis Allie Adams Chas. Meyers Mary D. H. Smith Jess L. D. Ayers Minnie Ayers Elmer Henry Meyers Atalissa Adams School Grace Meyers Bert Adams Black Board Nichols Henry van Dement Emma Frevermuth Pearl Adams Elsie Shafer Nellie Mapes Wm. Smith Clarence Gust. Linde H. Nelson Rev. Fitzsimmons Conesville Milo Doran Swobody Fred Schmitt Illinois John Diethrick Muscatine Mr. D A. J. Stafford West Liberty Mr. Stafford Edward Stafford Mrs. Birkett

Burglary chase after Oakville theft near Illinois border

Local readers recall a burglar linked to a $28 cash and gold watch theft around Oakville Iowa. A chase spanning Illinois failed as the suspect evaded officers, even when confronted with a shotgun muzzle. The fugitive remains at large amid hopes of capture and punishment.

Oakville Iowa Hlinois McKinley Eliza Creek Eliza Township Tom Reed

We Have Bought the Stock of Cobb Shoes in Sale Blitz

A local retailer announces the purchase of B M Cobb stock and promises a drastic sale with shoes given away to the first two customers. The notice emphasizes sacrificing profits and urges readers to visit the store to see the unprecedented prices.

Absolutely Safe Investment Choice First Mortgage Loans

Titus and Jackson claim years of experience with no losses and invite investors to call or write about reliable mortgage loans.

Titus & Jackson

A Bare Possibility

The Philadelphia Press notes a hypothetical future where English becomes a universal language as the Russian Academy of Science supports the idea, suggesting conductors might use it to call off stations.

Philadelphia Russian Academy of Science

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