Dormitory System A Feature in Y M C A Building
A Muscatine Y M C A survey details dormitory plans as a potential revenue source and home for local young men. Reports from Auburn to Milwaukee and Montreal show varied room counts and incomes, with averages around 865.87 dollars and strong support for dormitories as a community-building element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Irving W. Street
Lima
Auburn
N. Y
Cambridge
Dayton
Evanston
Harrisburg
Hazelton
Holyoke
Mass
Janesville
Wis
Milwaukee
Newark
Southbridge
Springfield
Wilkesharre
Tpa
Montreal Association
Unclaimed Mail at Muscatine Post Office
Remaining unclaimed items at the Muscatine Iowa post office for the week ending January 28 1902 include men’s list entries Chas Addis and C C with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Chas. Addis
C. C
Classified Mail List Advertisement Notice
Batchelor Oscar Brunson Theodor Cranwall John Cummins Jacob Diva J. G. Farsin Milo Hendershott Char ley Lain Walter Lindholme Joseph T. McLaughlin Moxley Carpetman T. B. Rockwell Martin Seiling. Ladies' List Minnie Anderson Mrs Ida Bracewell Mary Church Mrs J H Howard Emma Kerbal Mrs Millbrook Nell Ox Miss Anna Schulz Emma Swindele Mrs Minnie Wall Mrs Zem Williamson. Parties calling for above letters will please say advertised. Wm L Roach P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Swindele
Minnie Wall
Zem Williamson
Wm. L. Roach
P. M
Weight of Boer Soldiers Measured in Gold Cost to England
An arithmetician estimates that every Boer in the Transvaal army costs England his weight in gold, using an average weight of 145 pounds to compute the figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
England
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Prove Safe For Children Too
The advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe and reliable for all ages including infants. It cites testimonials from a Hoboken mother and a Buffalo mother sworn by a notary, claiming benefits for babies and children, with a 50 cent box price and recommendation to use only the large sweet tablets after meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
G. H. Crossley
Washington Street
Hoboken
New Jersey
Erie County
N. Y
Stuart's
Installation of W R C Officers at Hall Tonight
The Woman's Relief Corps will install officers for the coming year at their hall tonight led by President Mrs. Sarah Fox. Names include Senior VP Mrs. Sue Stanwood and Treasurer Miss Sue Browning with a McKinley day program, music, recitations, patriotic addresses, and a prepared supper.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Sarah Fox
Sue Stanwood
Amanda Frack
Sue Browning
Chaplin
S. H. Parvin
Addie Barnard
Fox
Hessman and Kistler Wedding Set for January 30 1902
Lewis C. Hessman and Miss Bessie Kistler daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Kistler of Buffalo Prairie will marry at the bride’s home at eleven oclock on Thursday January 30 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis C. Hessman
Bessie Kistler
William H. Kistler
Buffalo Prairie
Kalona Notes Include Visitor From New York and Local Events
Edna Montgomery of New York visits Kalona for the first time since girlhood. Kalona Opera House hosts a Frank Pierce home talent show with a Wisconsin Central free night and Prof Carney lectures and songs. John Warren of Washington visits W R Adams. Mrs Gatlin sells Wellman millinery stock and joins Kalona spring trade. Royal Neighbors hold a supper despite storm low turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Edna Montgomery
New York
Rackett
Kalona Opera House
Frank Pierce
Wisconsin Central By. Co
Opera House
Prof
Carney
Katona
John Warren
Washington
W. R. Adams
Gatlin
Wellman
Lehigh Valley Trains Link New York and Philadelphia
Superbly equipped Lehigh Valley railroad offers double track stone ballasted lines and an Automatic Electric Block Signal System across the route. Through tickets allow stop-overs at Niagara Falls en route to New York or Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Fairport News Briefs Reflect Local Shifts and Activities
Fairport Iowa residents debate a new street location to replace the one used by the C R I P Ry. Co. Muscatine officials quarrel with local store owners over the plan. Rural mail carrier replacement under debate over pay. A visiting veteran from South Dakota and a local ice house project are noted. A family prepares to move to Oklahoma. Schoolchildren enjoyed three entertainments last week.
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Fairport
Muscatine
Wm. A. Reeves
County Board of Supervisors
Curtis Leach
Henry G. Eckhardt
Edward Dimock
South Dakota
Iowa
Eli Brunson
Thomas Sherry
Oklahoma
Engle Lodge to Initiate Seven at Thursday Meeting
Engle Lodge No. 10 A U W schedules its regular meeting at East Second Street hall tomorrow evening. Seven candidates, who failed to appear at the last meeting, are to be initiated.
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Muscatine Lodge No
Southeastern Retail Lumbermen's Association
Elks
Muscatine Tribe
Town Avenue
Vanatta
Engle Lodge No
East Second Street
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Muscatin
S -Uilding
Cedar Stree
Cedar Street
Brotherhood of America Yeomanry Initiates Several Candi dates
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen held a successful meeting last night initiating several candidates into the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
A. P. O. N. T. Plans Meet Initiation for Ten Candidates
The A P O N T will hold a meeting next Monday evening to initiate a class of ten candidates. Members anticipate a warm, cordial gathering.
Traveler's Guide Leave for Montezuma Train Schedule
Daily except Sunday passenger at 8 15 a m depart for Montezuma. Freight departures at 2 00 am and 7 10 pm. Arrived from Montezuma passenger at 6 00 pm. C M Gallup, agent for BR 1 P Railroad.
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Montezuma
Montezumaz
Cc. M. Gallup
Muscatine
Wilton
Wham
Fire destroys Mrs Reed's house near Hazel Dell
Ferdinand Al Jan 29 news reports Mrs Elizabeth Reed lost her house east of Hazel Dell school from a Monday fire. Stoves burned, furniture partly saved, insurance about 600 poorly covering losses. Hazel Dell Sunday school closed due to scarlet fever amid rising sickness. Local notes mention neighbors visiting families and community chatter including a wedding invitation.
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Ferdinand, al
Elizabeth Reed
Hazel Dell School House
John
John Hasen
W. J. Bryan
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W. T. Dethloupe
Henry Karis
Mus. Lumber & Box Co
Dr. Lyon
S. G. Stein
Corner Secould and
Pius Stromt
W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
Hershey
State Bank
ICWA
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
P. W. Francis
LG. Burnett
Cook
Musser
State Bank and Trust Co
Banking and Exchange
Iowa Avenune
Second St
Muscatine, Ia
Traveler's Guide
Muscatine Division
Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evan
D. V. Jackson
Vice-Press
M. Hughes
Cashier
First National Bank
Safety Deposit
Ferdinand
J. Carskaddan
J. B. Dougherty
Sats
Chas. Page
First National Bank Building
Eseca
E. P. Day
Fast Second Street
Elrick Junction
Loing Nomh
St. Paul Express
Mason Oe Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mail
Peoria Express
Way
United States
Canada
Mexico
Batty, Co
L. Beevers
Fase & Tkt. Agt
Eirick Junction
la Ma
Ballto
F. Giesenhaus
Bera
East
Chestnut Hill Academy
Wissahickon Heights
Chestnut Hill, Pa
Broad St. Station
James L. Patterson
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co
West Third Street
Hi. J. Jean
Clymer A. Coldren
Cirections
Musatine
J. W. M’kee
Attorneys AT Law
D. Burk
Carskaddan & Burk
T. R. Fitzgerald
Hershey State Park
Coner lIownvenue
Second Street
G. M. Titus
DV. Jackson
Titus & Jackson
Iowa Avenue
Scot
Richman E. F. Richman
Richmann & Richman
West Becond Street
H. Jayoe W. Hofman
Jayne & Hofman
Iova Avenue
P. Ingham
E 34 Street
Muscatine, Iowa
Society
G& P. PE RL City Lodge
Ma ‘Lee Hall
RE. W. George
Pre. Lyacinés Bartlett
Nasonic
G. A. Riemcke
M. . L. Johnson
Sec
G. A
Emcke
Geo. C. Winn
Secretacy
Molay
K. T
E.t . Juil Moon
Gee. B. Jackson
EL McCoy
Pecorder
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Olds’ Block
J. C. Coster
V. C
J. A. Leyda
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Camp
Mccay
Mra S&s F. F
M. B. A. Rend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of Ameica
BH. Comore
W. Fagle
A. O
W. Hall
Brothen
A. J. Barger
H. S&s. Howe
Ge. H. D
Financier
BRO
American Yeomen
Muscatine Int
Maccabee Hall
Frs
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Fisch’s
Emma Sterneman
Carrie Rankin
Banner Lodge
D. OF
A. C
Kitty Lezotte
Gussie Mull
Uv. B.S
A. L. Lindner
Emm. Manlove
Sec’y
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
Asthalter
J. M. Butler
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