Local residents and travelers noted in brief city items
Wm. H. Siddles departed on the morning train for North McGregor. Fred Penttz er was a passenger yesterday afternoon to his home at Wilton. Miss Anna Dwyer is quite ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. Geo. McMahon, on Pine street. Attorney H. C. Madden went to Aledo Ill today to attend to legal business. Miss Bishop of Chicago arrived on the midnight train to take a millinery job with Miss May Mahey. Mrs. Angerer and daughter of Yankee Hollow were in the city yesterday shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gatton of Fairport were in the city Saturday visiting and handling business. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised as aiding focus and vigor. Charles Lindner departed last night on the midnight train for the southwest on business for South Muscatine Lumber. Miss Addleman left on the Firefly yesterday evening for Keota and West Chester to visit relatives. Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup touted as suitable for children and throat and lung remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dwyer
Geo. McMahon
Pine Street
May Garrett
Paul Freund
Linn and
Fish Streets
Leits
Series of Gospel Meetings at First M E Church
First M E church prepares to begin a series of gospel meetings April 6 with Evangelist Shawhan from Kansas City leading the meetings and Prof. Elderkin of Chicago directing the singing. The two evangelists are among the nation's most noted and the event is highly anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Egin
M. E. Church
Evangelist Shawhan
M. E
Kansas City
Prof. Elderkin
Chicago
Athenian Ladies Meet at Mrs Minders Home
Thursday the Athenian ladies met at the home of Mrs John Minders with only 22 present due to muddy roads. After a program they enjoyed auto-harp selections and music by the Zobo band. Recitations were given by Margaret Cotler Leta Cotler and Erma Addleman. The next meeting will be April 3 at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Alice Bakers with Bible quotations readings and Easter topics on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Minders
Auto-Harp
Zobo
Margaret
Leta Cotler
Erma Addleman
Alice Baker
Tillie Altekruse
St. John
Jennie
Mabel Addleman
Bessie Hoopes
Bertha Sherwood
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Claim Universal Cure
Historical note claims catarrh was once thought local and incurable but is a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is marketed as the only constitutional remedy with a $1000 payout for cures that fail. Pills advertised as the best companion treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney &C
Hiall
Kemble's Real Estate Bargains Attract Attention
W B Henderson of Moscow visited the city yesterday on business. E L Kemptner advertised painting and paper hanging at 714 East Fifth Old phone. Fred Miller traveled to Lone Tree on business. Deputy Clerk W S McKee was in Conesville yesterday on business. Wm Molis, city water works superintendent, was in Davenport yesterday. Kemble's was located at 116 Iowa avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Henderson
Moscow
E. L. Kemptner
East Fifth
W. S. McKee
Conesville
Wm. Molis
City Water Works
Davenport
Holy Week Devotions at City Catholic Churches
The article outlines Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday devotions in city Catholic churches. It explains Eucharist concecration the stripping of altars the kiss ommission and prayers for pope bishops priests and all mankind. The Holy Week rites include blessing of water oils paschal candle litany of saints and the last Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Judas
Christ
Mary Magdalene
Dick Lane’s Christian Renewal Highlighted by Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune reports on March 25 praising Dick Lane, a former safe blower and longtime criminal turned convert. Lane recounts his transformation since joining Pacific Garden Mission six years ago and living a Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Dick Lane
Wille
Chicago Tribune
Lane
Harry Monroe
Pacific Garden Mission
Richard Lane
C. H. Palmer
Chicago Board of Trade
Evangelist Monroe
Board of Trade
van Buren Street
Unclaimed Mail at Muscatine Post Office 1902 List
Remaining unclaimed letters as of the week ending March 25 1902 in Muscatine Iowa include a long men’s list with names such as Wm Asher H F Chapman James Connor Earl DeAvonshire and many others along with a ladies list featuring Mrs Henry Dammann Mrs C L Groves and several Misses. Addressees are urged to call for their letters and say advertised. postmaster Wm L Roach signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wm. Asher
H. F. Chapman
James Connor
Earl DeAvonshire
E. Dobson
Elmer Dobson
Parcel
A. J. Douglass
Joe Gerard
John Hardin
C. Hardy
H. S. Hyde
A. Jensen
Chas. EB. Lansing
Eugene Larrington
F. Luebcke
Ferdinand Mavis
Wm More
F. D. Painter
Chas. Palmer
Oliver Pollock
L. H. Reese
F. N
Pleasurable Anticipation with Grape-Nuts
Reader guidance on using Grape-Nuts in moderation. A small daily amount, no more than three heaping teaspoons for the cereal portion, supports brain nourishment and steady energy. Do not cook. the cereal is fully prepared at the factory for instant service.
Excelsior Society Program at J C Stuart Home
The Excelsior literary society met March 19 at J C Stuart’s colonial home. Guests enjoyed quotations parodies Ethiopian songs and a Zobo band musical treat. a light lunch followed and thanks were given to Mr and Mrs Btuart. Tickets advertised Great Rock Island Route travel to California and other western points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Society
J. C. Stuart
Excelsior Literary
Maud Muller
Zobo
Stuart
Great Rock Island
California
Preachers Fail to Practice Love Marriage Teachings
A critical remark notes that many preachers preach love and marriage yet pursue multiple marriages for money, highlighting a clash between preached values and personal conduct.
Hetty Green Becomes Widow After Husband E A Green Dies
Hetty Green becomes widow as E A Green dies March 10 after a complication of diseases. The rich financieress inherits his estate and continues her prominence in finance and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetty Green
E. A. Green
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Journal
W.E. Battey
Chicago Ophthalmic College
West Second Street
John A. Robbins
Olds’ Block
Isham
McBride & Cope
Wm. H. Siddles
North McGregor
Fred Pentzer
Wilton
H. C. Madden
Aledo, Ill
Miss Bishop
Miss May Mahey
Daniel Gatton
Fairport
Burdock
Charles Lindner
Southwest
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Runkel Brothers
River Street
W. 30Th Street
New York
Athenian Society Notes
Kemble’s
Fred Miller
Lone Tree
Croup
Thomas
Muscatine County
Iowa Avenue
Dean
Wm. Bodman
City
Nichols
Nellie Downer
E. L. Murphy
Eau Claire
Wis
el Paso
Texas
Clark Brown
The
Catholic
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Kaufman
Excelsior
Muscling Lumber & Ex Co
Second St
Wianangle
OKEAR
Journal
Sittscatine
Colpon
the Journal
Frym
Atlantic
Musccatine
Hershey Lumber Co
South Muscatine
Des Moines
Sauk
Ballas
Pon Pel Ky
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