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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1902

Page

4

Excellent Kid Noble Photograph On Exhibition In Town

Local notes mention a fine photograph of Kid Noble on display at Townsend's window. Other items include travel updates for Albert Scholten and Ewing Kemptner to Nichols, vacation plans, ball invitation by the F A A at the Armory, and several social calls. An oyster supper at Gibbs home is reported with a large attendance. The Grand Opera House presented Sporting Life to a fair audience with favorable remarks on the cast and plot.

Kid Noble Townsend Joseph Gibbs Spangler’s Chapel Grand Opera House Earl of Woodstock

Hus tline Knights to Elect Officers at Woodman Hall

Meeting notice from Hus tline Knights of Woodcraft at Woodman Hall tonight. Election of officers on the agenda. All members urged to attend per order of V. H.

Hustline Knights of Woodcraft Woodman Hall V. H

Big Bargain at Randolph Tea and Coffee Co

A promotional sale offers $2 worth of goods with a free salad dish or a tap cup and saucer between 2 and 6 pm Friday, or $2 for $1.50 in stock. Notices include social visits, travel plans, and employment moves among Bee Hive staff and local residents, with shipping and millinery updates.

Randolph Tea & Coffee Co Mulberry Street

Last lecture by John L Brandt at Columbus Junction

John L Brandt delivered the final talk in the business men's lecture course at the Columbus Junction opera house on Tuesday evening. Receipts exceeded disbursements by enough to leave a reserve of 23.47 dollars for future lectures and entertainments, reflecting the community’s good moral tone and strong support.

John L. Brandt Columbus Junction Opera House

Rock Island to Build New Depot in Chicago

On December 29 1901 the Rock Island vacated its Van Buren depot and now runs into the Grand Central depot at Fifth avenue and Harrison street. A new passenger station will be built at the old site as soon as possible to serve patrons. Trains from Lake Shore Southern Nickel Plate and Baltimore & Ohio also use Grand Central and connect with BCR&N trains.

Rock Island van Buren Street Grand Central Depot Fifth Avenue Harrison Street Chicago Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Nickel Plate Baltimore & Ohio

Co C Will Open Fine Basketball Parlor Tonight

Between Co. C, 50th regiment I G and Muscatine business college at the old Congregational church a new basketball parlor is fitted up and will open tonight. Admission free. Everyone invited. Game called at 8 p m sharp.

Co. C 50Th Regiment Muscatine Business College Old Congregational Church Business College

Sugar Bowl Candies In Muscatine Offers Theater Treats

The Sugar Bowl in Muscatine promotes Faust special box candy made in house. Prices start at 20 cents. The shop advertises itself as the only exclusive candy store in Muscatine, ideal for theater outings.

Faust Muscatine

New six room house for sale by Titus and Jackson

A six room house with modern improvements is offered for sale by Titus and Jackson. The listing highlights updated features and readiness for immediate purchase.

Titus & Jackson

Real Bargains from Wel l known Merchants

The Journal highlights a superb list of bargain announcements from well known merchants. Read carefully to save money and not miss a good deal. Merchants explain prices are below cost considering insurance storage and depreciation. Bargain sales now are good business for merchants and a smart investment for buyers even if not urgently needed.

Real Estate Ads and Local Notices in City Briefs

Bargains in city and country property highlighted by J. B. Mark and Kemble's offering vacant lots from 150 to 750 dollars. Local visitors include Mark Westbroog and W. L. Crowe with others cited. school exams planned at county superintendent's office Friday and Saturday. Dr. C. L. Stafford officiated a Des Moines wedding and basketball game set at the old Congregational church tonight.

Kemble’s

Lumbermen to Meet in Muscatine February 4

Wholesale lumbermen of Muscatine will host the Southeastern Iowa Lumbermen's association in the city on February 4. The retail dealers in the region form the association. Activities include a business session at the Commercial club rooms, a banquet at the Grand hotel, and a theater party featuring David Harum. Joe Chaplin serves as committee chairman and plans are being finalized.

Muscatine Southeastern Joe Chaplin

Guarantee offer on Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar

A 50 cent bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar is promised to cure coughs or colds with a refund. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed for satisfaction or money refunded, signed by G. A. Riemcke and partners Nesper & Co. J. J. Havercamp W. B. Barkalow J. Theo. Keuchman.

G. A. Riemcke Nesper & Co J. J. Havercamp W. B. Barkalow J. Theo. Keuchman

Local Girl Entered in Vacation Contest

A letter to the Journal names Miss Jennie Hendrix of Nichols Indiana as a participant in the great vacation contest. Friends expect she has strong support to win in this engaging contest.

Journal Today Jennie Hendrix Nichols Hendrix

Safe Farm Lands Out They Go North to Dakota

Wm H. Brown & Co advertise 100000 acres in North Dakota with rich grasses deep soil and pure water. Land offers 160 acre homesteads adjoining, coal at 81 per ton, price 450 to 7.50 per acre, available in large or small tracts for stock raising or farming. They seek reliable real estate men to form colonies and urge action now. Devil’s Lake ND or Chicago address listed.

North Dakota Wm H. Brown & Co Hustlers Devil's Lake Washington Street Chicago

Epworth league plans church entertainment for library fund

Musserville M E church members and Sunday schools announce an entertainment tomorrow evening with musical and literary programs to raise funds for a Sunday school library. A Chicago wedding of Robert Cook and Miss Gena Nichols drew Muscatine attendees including J B Chaplin E C Cook Cora Weed H H Witter and S B Cook.

Epworth League Musserville M. E. Church Chicago Muscatine Robert Cook Gena Nichols

Hershey Hose Company Masquerade Ball At Appels Hall

The Hershey Hose Company held its 22d annual masquerade ball at Appel’s hall in South Muscatine. The hall was crowded with about 100 maskers and Vanatta’s orchestra provided music. Prizes went to Annie Wetzel, Frank Criner, Mrs. Wm. Bloom, Mrs. Frank Behres, and Will McLean for various costumes. The event was praised as one of the season’s best dances with all enjoying the night long after the masks came off.

Hershey Hose Company Appel’s Hall South Muscatine Vanatta Annie Wetzel Frank Criner Wm. Bloom Frank Behres Will McLean

Fraternal Aid guests honor Blakeslees with games

Mr. and Mrs. Blakeslee on Mulberry street host Fraternal Aid members who played cinch and crokinole last evening. Supper at 11 o'clock followed generous servings. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Shaner, Mr. and Mrs. Maxson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Olmerer and son, Mr. and Mrs. Schultz and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hagerman, Mrs. Frank Allen, Mrs. Parvin, Mrs. Reinsager, Mrs. Geezer, Mrs. Kureger, Mrs. Lunch, Miss Jessie Shaner, Miss Dora Bardin, and O. Langly.

Blakeslee Mulberry Street Fraternal Aid Association Shaner Maxson Olmerer Schultz Hagerman Frank Allen Parvin Reinsager Rs. Geezer Kureger Lunch Jessie Shaner Dora Bardin O. Langly

Willing Workers Meeting At Mrs Hess Home

The Banner Lodge auxiliary The Willing Workers met at Mrs Jacob Hess East Second Street for a half day sewing from 2 to 5 pm with about 40 attendees. A hearty lunch was served. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Feb 5 at Mrs Barney Schmidt's home on Chestnut between Front and Second.

Banner Lodge Jacob Hess East Second Street Barney Schmidt Chestnut Front Street Second

Banner Lodge Entertainment Committee Plans Feb 7 Fair

The Banner Lodge entertainment committee met at the A O U W hall on East Second Street and approved a February 7 fair with entertainments and side shows. Proceeds will benefit charitable causes.

Banner Lodge A. O. U. W. Hall East Second Street A O. U. W. Hall

Prominent AOUW Leaders to Speak at Large Social Event

After initiatory exercises tonight the meeting will move to a social session with supper and a smoker. The event is billed as one of the season’s largest. State officers and men from grand lodges will attend, including B F Rehkopf of Des Moines grand recorder J W Geiger of Cedar Rapids general deputy J M Park of Keokuk Sam Rowley recorder of Evening Star lodge AOUW and Henry Nagel of that lodge.

Grand Lodge B. F. Rehkopf Des Moines J. W. Geiger Cedar Rapids

Peoples' Pulpit: readers' column for signed communications

A column set aside by the Journal for readers to express ideas. The Journal grants space but does not endorse or oppose the sentiments shared. It serves solely as a medium for signed communications from readers.

Druggist Denounces Hours Rule in Muscatine

H. C. Thiesen writes to the editor defending 24 hour service at his Muscatine drugstore. He says a druggist should have no office hours, welcomes all customers day or night, and will serve physicians and patients without time restrictions. He thanks customers and states he will continue prompt prescription filling and deliveries.

H. C. Thiesen

Plans for Prince Henry's travel schedule announced

The committee on arrangements, pending Prince Henry's approval, decided he will depart Washington to reach Cincinnati by March 1. The itinerary includes visits to Chattanooga, the Chickamauga battlefield, then St. Louis, Chicago, and en route eastward.

Washington Prince Henry Cincinnati Chattanooga Chickamaqua St. Louis Chicago

Honors for Schley and proposed sword gift

Senator Mason of Illinois introduced a resolution thanking Schley and proposing a sword of honor for him. The measure was referred to the naval affairs committee amid Mason’s protest, a move believed to doom the resolution.

Mason Washington Ilinois Senate Congress Schley Committee On Naval Affairs

Iowa Legislature Attends University Dedication

Eighty percent of the Iowa legislature joined the university dedication in Iowa City this afternoon. Governor Cummins, Senator Dolliver, and other prominent visitors delivered addresses as the event generated much enthusiasm and a reception followed.

Iowa City Iowa Cummins Dolliver

Officers Re-elected as United Mine Workers Leaders

Indianapolis Jan. 23 report on charges against President Mitchell Secretary Wilson and the executive board of the United Mine Workers was repudiated by a unanimous vote of the investigating committee. The convention adopted the report without debate ensuring the re election of the incumbents.

Mitchell Wilson Indianapolis United Mine Workers

Muscatine Union Label League to Meet Next Friday

Meeting set at Assembly Hall next Friday evening at 7 29 o clock. Leaders report strong support from previously opposed groups and expect broad participation as plans mature. Organizers urge all interested parties to attend.

Musecatine Union Label League Assembly Hall

Members of A O O W plan campaign for 100 candidates

The A O O W organization indicates plans to campaign next month aiming to field 100 candidates. They express optimism about reaching the target within the coming month and mobilizing support.

A. F. and A. M. Special Meeting Notice

A. F. and A. M. lodge No. 2 announces a special meeting tomorrow evening at 7 30 for work in the first degree. All Masons in good standing are cordially invited.

Iowa Lodge No. 2

Mortgage Investment Offer From Titus and Jackson

Titus and Jackson announce a choice first mortgage investment option inviting inquiries from potential lenders and investors seeking steady returns. The brief notice emphasizes reliability and market appeal for qualified buyers.

For Choice First Mortgage Investments Titus & Jackson

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