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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1900
Page
3
Rent listing for a furnished front room at 119 West 4th Street offered by RK Rent-Peasant. Details describe lodging space suitable for one or two renters with shared common areas and utilities included. Contact office for availability and terms.
Ames Iowa Jan 19 third biennial meeting of the State association of county supervisors opened with debate over care of insane homeless in counties rather than state facilities Polk Des Moines and Kinne criticized for hospital reports resolution urged counties to fund and care for incurables at home amid talks on paupers proceedings publications roads and more
An old illustrated advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Pain Killer for rheumatic pains lame back diarrhoea sprains pleurisy sore throat frost bites and similar ailments. Sold by all druggists priced at 2 cents.
Des Moines reports a major financial scandal involving Dr. H A Gilman former superintendent of the Mt. Pleasant insane asylum. Shortfall estimated around 16000 dollars with potential undisclosed items. Legislature expected to address deficit and seek appropriation to cover losses.
In Keokuk Iowa today Thomas Dolan a minor sues the J C Hubinger Co seeking 50000 damages for injuries after a stone thrown from a street car blinded him. The case previously reached the Supreme Court on demurrer and now goes to trial. the company denies liability.
Des Moines Iowa Jan 18 The Towa Retail Grocers Association yesterday filed articles of incorporation with the county recorder. The association plans to organize and operate as a trade group within the region.
The organization called ciation serves retail grocers and operates without capital stock. Officers listed include Eugene Buttles as president N S Johnson as vice president Ira B Thomas as secretary John W Ray as treasurer and an executive committee of W L Peck W C Scruby S A Wolcott C E Curl L S Peckham and H Brenhost.
The evangelical alliance in Cincinnati heard two temperance talks. Rev F M Wells a former chaplain of the 1st Tennessee at Manila claimed 300 traveling liquor salesmen in the Philippines and liquor sales on transports and on the battleship Indiana. He alleged officers seen drunk and that 90 percent of soldier illness is liquor caused. Clinton N Howard followed describing his Rochester reform work.
Sioux City reports Henry Peters, indicted for the Haddock murder, survived the furnace claim and is living in Oklahoma Territory. The Aug. 3 1886 killing of Rev. George C. Haddock spurred years of rumor and pursuit in Iowa. The news shifts the case as Peters evaded death, with local belief tied to the murderers’ identities.
Mrs Ella Cline is appointed delegate to the National Woman's Suffrage Association convention in Washington D C February 8 to 11. The Muscatine Political Equality Club member is honored for her active suffrage work and will depart for Kingston early February.
The Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans offers mild climate pure air and even temperature with top class hunting and fishing facilities. Through cars from Northern cities reach Florida points via the L N rail line. Inquiries to Geo B Horner D P A St Louis Mo.
Drs F. J. Harlan and Elizabeth Harlan announce a new osteopathy office at the corner of Sixth and Chestnut in Muscatine. They offer free consultation, hours 10 am to 4 pm, and state over three years of practice in Denver and Boulder, Colo. They treat chronic diseases with testimonials on file and will furnish literature on request. No case taken unless benefit is expected.
Round trip tickets at a single fare plus two dollars valid for 21 days will be sold to Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota points north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly plus many Northern Western and Southern cities. For details contact B Co R N agents or J G Farmer A G P T A Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad invites travelers to Florida, the West Indies, and Central America with superior facilities. Double daily sleeping car lines operate from Cincinnati Louisville Chicago and St Louis to interior Florida points and to Miami Tampa and New Orleans, port of embarkation for Cuba Porto Rico and Central America. Geo B Horner D P A St Louis MO handles folders.
A compact witticism notes that after forming man, nature still had material to fashion a second figure described as a dude. The line plays on the idea of abundance in nature and the resourcefulness of creation.
The First Congregational Church invites all to morning and evening services with sermons on Refuge for the Spirit the Need of a Restless Age and An Earthquake Sermon which Made People Cry and Laugh. Sunday school at 1 30 p m, choir service, Bible class, Young People Society devotional at 6 30 p m, and free seats. Pastor H D Herr invites visitors and students.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church at Third Street and Iowa Avenue holds Love-feast at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 30 and the Lord’s Supper. Sabbath school at 1 30, Junior League at 3, Epworth League at 6 39 and evening preaching at 7 30. The revival continues all week with 2 pm Bible readings and daily evening sermons led by Pastor C L Stafford. Public invitation issued.
Services for public worship at the First Baptist Church include a 10 30 am sermon The Touch That Healed and a Bible school at 2 pm with a young men’s class led by the pastor A 630 pm Young People’s meeting precedes a 730 pm sermon The Hour of God’s Call All are welcome Seats are free Doors open at 7 ushers will assist early attendees.
Green street Sabbath worship Sunday school at 9:15 a m preaching at 10 30 a m morning sermon A word to the Weary Junior Endeavor society meets at 2 p m Evening services at 7 30 p m discourse Super abounding Grace Mid week and U P S C KE prayer meetings at the usual hour Thursday evening All welcome Pastor G M D Slocum.
Tomorrow preaching at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 11:45 a.m. Y P S C E prayer at 6:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join with cordial hospitality. J. Fry.
Sabbath school at 9 30. Sermon by Dr Beatty at 10 30 followed by sacramental services. Young People meeting at 6 30 p m. Revival services at 7 30 p m with sermon by Dr Beatty. A Christian welcome to all worshipers. Rev Hix, pastor.
Morning prayer and sermon at 10 45 and evening prayer with sermon at 7 30. Offertories for Diocesan Mission will be on Sunday next. W Parry Thomas Rector.
In Sweetland Fred notes a lost valuable horse amid washout conditions as roads become nearly impassable. The sick improve, Mrs. Levi Moss returns to Des Moines, farmers sell hogs at 4.35 per cwt. A. E. Van Camp and son Shreve visit Washington county. Church meetings continue with about twenty on the Lord's side and Rev Crull reports encouragement in his work.
Round trip tickets for the Cedar Rapids Iowa poultry show January 15 to 21 1900 will be sold on those dates good to return through January 22 from points within 100 miles. Call on Co M Gould agent B C R & N Ry for tickets and details.
Circular describes zinc and lead mines in Southwestern Missouri with photos of local scenery. Free by mail with a descriptive brochure of the richest mines. Address Walter Sayler 171 La Salle St Chicago Ill.
Louie Cross visited the Corwin school today while several residents including Al York Russell More and Orlando Gray suffer from illnesses. Epworth League elected officers led by President R. T. Hummell with Louie Cross as secretary, as church meetings continue with growing interest.
A broad advertisement touts Dr Dix Tonic Tablets as a cure for general weakness and nervousprostration claiming rapid relief within minutes. It offers free trial mailings from Hayes & Coon in Detroit and urges readers to visit druggists for a 50 cent box. A testimonial from James O P Henderson praises recovery and cheer after using the product.
George W. Yarbrough, a Methodist leader and presiding elder near Emory College in Oxford, Ga., writes a nostalgic article for the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. He recounts the olden days and the figure of Dr. Henderson in vivid terms.
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