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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
7
Riverside reports a curious figure known as a wild Dutchman who has moved into town after years in the woods. He carries a club, terrifies boys, and does odd jobs at a shoemaker's, while his true history remains a mystery.
Clara E. Batterson announces a regular meeting Saturday at 7 p m sharp to practice for inspection. The agenda includes reading of district and national delegates reports and other business of importance. Full attendance requested.
A local grocer promotes pure and fresh staples to attract patrons with steady prices and reliable service. The message emphasizes customer trade and continued patronage through affordable groceries.
W. W. McClure of West Liberty recalls being a Fremonter and loyal Republican since his first vote. He notes Muscatine county’s strong anti slavery history and says many locals have joined the party roll after the Republican headquarters call. He praises William McKinley whom he knew personally in Ohio.
The Moscow Sunday School across the river hosts a box supper next Saturday evening at the school house inviting all residents to attend with friends and neighbors for a enjoyable community event.
For sale two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for lawns inquire at this office.
Mr and Mrs Henry Will of Muscatine returned home after a short visit with Mrs Will s mother at H G Smith s home. The graded road work is improving the thoroughfare attracting travelers. Mrs Kate Smith and her mother attended the funeral of Edna Kaufman of Wilton. S Brumbaugh moved into the Hoskins house last Tuesday. Mrs Lydia Stutsman is visiting her son A M Stutsman for a week.
Mrs Belle H Jones of Salisbury Maryland says coffee caused health decline with weight loss and that switching to Postum Food Coffee restored her health. She notes immediate improvement and weight regain, declaring Postum pure nourishing and a worthy coffee substitute.
Schedules list for multiple western colleges with dates and venues. Iowa Iowa City dates include October 6 and 19. Grinnell November 29 in Iowa City. Northwestern at Rock Island. Chicago and Wisconsin entries show October and November matchups across cities.
The Cedar county Friends meeting house holds a 2 p m gathering on Saturday. Rev J E Corley departed Wednesday night with horse buggy sleigh and household effects for Milton. Mrs Corley to follow Friday. F E Thomas and wife left Thursday for an eastern trip to New York Washington and other places. Mrs Lucy Crozier with a friend from Downey visited town Thursday. Rev J E Newsome and family expected from Wellman soon. The weather remains hot and sultry like July or August.
On Saturday October 6 1900 the M N S Ry Co offers excursion round trip tickets for 65 cents Muscatine to Wapello and return valid on regular train 12 25 pm and a special return train 9 30 pm via Grand View 10 45 pm Charles Howard General Manager
Campaign listings show Davenport Muscatine Durant and other towns hosting GOP events from Oct 5 to Oct 26. Speakers include Theodore Roosevelt W L Roach Gov Shaw Senator Dolliver and John Herriott with ward club gatherings in Muscatine evenings at K P dance hall and Stewart's Hall.
Nathan Satterthwait of West Liberty aged nearly 79 died at home on West Seventh street after a lingering illness. Born in Belmont County Ohio, he settled in Cedar County Iowa and lived in West Liberty since 1899. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs B H Smith West Liberty Mrs A D Smith Denver and son Charles Satterthwait Cedar Rapids. Funeral will be from Hickory Grove.
Attendance and enthusiasm marked the recent athletic meet with many scholars and outsiders showing support. Latin B class studies Caesar, new textbooks issued for class work, A class labs reveal chemistry experiments, oxygen and hydrogen last week, nitrogen this week. Orchestra practiced with Prof. Panciet guiding. Visitors included Miss Edna Hip Davenport, Miss Harriet McQuesten, Miss Anna Rankin, and May Baird. Friday singing lessons continue with Mrs. Davis.
Prospective land buyers are offered no better rates than those by the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Ry for round trip tickets to points on the line north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly at One Fare plus two dollars with a 21 day limit. Agents Skene & Brooks Cedar Rapids IA provide information on lands and rates.
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