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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1900

Page

6

Morgridge and Norton Oculist and Physician Listing

Morgridge oculist and consulting physician Norton G Morgridge with Dr Horton physician and surgeon. Office hours 9 to 12 a m 2 to 5 p m 7 to p m. Both telephones 135. Office 208 Iowa Avenue Residence 315 West Fourth Street Muscatine Iowa.

G. O. Morgridge Ww. S. Horton Otice Iowa Avenue West Fourth Street Muscatine Iowa T. R. Fitzgerald LAW, Loan and Collection Hershey State Bank Lowa Avenue Second Street Lowa

Fraternal Lodges and Chapters Schedule in Muscatine

Local lodge announcements list meetings for IOwn Lodge Miriam Lodge Prairie Encampment Muscatine Lodge Muscatine Camp Bend City Lodge Wyoming Lodge Eagle Lodge American Yeomen Muscatine Homestead No 336 and related officers. Meetings occur on various Mondays Fridays and Wednesdays at halls on Second Cedar and Iowa avenues with entries by W C CLay Kneele J H Cosgrov G W Coverston and others.

Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment Muscatine Lodge Speer Cedar Cedar Street

Grandma's Day Women and Health Obsession

In nostalgic contrast to Grandma's Day, a modern woman bears house duties plus added burdens. The piece warns of weakened health and targets delicate organs, recommending Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. A Kentucky testimony from Mrs Emma Richardson claims recovery after four bottles.

Pierce Emma Richardson Goss, Wayne Co Dr. Pierce

Muscatine Neighbors Chronicle Quiet Fall Harvest Notes

Gleanings from Rural Districts reports a busy period with local social and political activities. Notables include the B. C. R. N. team playing doubleheaders, a self playing piano purchased by John Luette, and 40 Wilton ladies visiting Mrs. Libbie Leimkuehler for a social evening. Estate matters involve Chas. Schulte under state inheritance tax. The Republican caucus nominated a strong ticket. Senator Dolliver drew local interest as townspeople traveled to Muscatine. Private visits show Mrs. Carrie Overmann and Edna visiting Warren Christian. Haine moves into James Slater residence, and corn husking dominates town life.

Wilton Libbie Leimkuehler Mr. Evans West Liberty Sam Cohn Muscatine Alf. Tunison Sweetland Chas. Schulte W. Davidson J. E. Parker Dolliver Carrie Overmann Wellman Iowa Edna Warren Christian S. Haine James Slater Edna Myers Rock Island C. Schwin Davenport

Local Notables Attend Evening Activities Across Town

Tuesday drew many listeners for Mr. Bryan and Mr. McKinley via Geo Basley’s graph phone at the city restaurant. High school pupils plan a supper at Shellabarger’s hall to fund an organ for the school. various residents and visitors are noted at multiple addresses with weddings, travel, and home projects shaping a busy week.

Bryan Mr. McKinley Geo. Basley Shellabargers Hall Henry Masonholder Cedar Township W. G. Shellabarger

Stockton Notes and Local Happenings from the Week

Frank Adams captured a railroad animal described as ground hog or badger after digging a second St Gothard tunnel and gave it to Fred Langfeldt as a pet. Dr. Frank returned from Kansas City and Edith Stryker, of Buffalo, stayed with Mrs. F. The Nolo meeting Tuesday evening was a big success with Mr. Lawrence delivering a strong business talk. The article remarks on political cartoons showing Abraham Lincoln in Democratic papers and a weather update ends the section.

Frank Adams Frank St. Gothard’s Fred Langfeldt Abraham Lincoln Leonard Schlankohl Leonard Times Kansas City Edith Stryker Buffalo

West Liberty Soldier Reunion and Local Visits

John Feaster attended a soldier’s reunion at West Liberty last Thursday with his wife accompanying him to Wilton. Rev. Crull of Sweetland Center preached a strong sermon Sunday evening. A Republican rally in Muscatine drew many locals. Several Ips residents spent time visiting relatives in James Hume’s family and nearby towns. Miscellaneous notes list arrivals, visits, and social calls among residents, with several moving or returning home to Macomb and Illinois City.

John Feaster West Liberty Wilton Crull Sweetland Center Muscatine Robert Waner Joe Keck James Humes Atalisr John Ireland King James Hume W. E. Thompson Macomb Jno Dollman A. J. Allen Jess Franklin John Brunson Jackson County Emma Reeves Illinois City Mae McEvoy David Nelson

Nichols News and Community Happenings in Our Town

Tuesday evening at Nichols I C O F hosted S A Jarrard and local ladies providing a feast of good things. A six man hunting party headed for the lakes to hunt ducks. We mourn the death of Robert McCurdy who passed October 15 at 3 am. M W A camp joined to initiate six new members. Reform members repaint the church improving its appearance.

Nichols S. A. Jarrard Daughters of Ketecha Te Reform

Local Notices From Concord Area Amid Illness And Visits

Mrs Blake remains ill as friends and relatives visit in Concord. Ettie Littrel and family and G Foster pair spend Sunday with the Williams. Lulu Dickey Dora Lowe and Mrs B Lowe seen together. I Wagner and Ina call on sick Mr Blake. Farmers prepare to harvest corn. Simmons assists with Williams housework. Alice Lowe Lena Lowe visit Letts. H Wagner and family spend Sunday in Columbus Junction. Ben Knott ill with typhoid fever. Jerry Wagner buys a new buggy. Masonholder's house progresses. Charney Littrel spends Sunday at home.

J. Blake Ettie Littrel G. Foster W. Williams Lulu Dickey Dora B. Lowe I. Wagner Ina J. Blake’s Simmons W. Willams

Grand Republican rally in Muscatine draws attention

Eld Murdock attended the grand Republican rally at Muscatine on the 12th and met Hon Mr Rumple candidate for Congress. Mrs McCosh and daughter from Davenport are visiting friends. John Ford and brother near the German churches are building new houses. Grandmother Castor improves. her sons Edward and Alfred return to South Dakota. W C Kimball hauled lumber from Andalusia. Andrew Smith and family rent a farm near Fruitland. Mrs Peter Pike of Nebraska visits friends. Eld J O Slyter is engaged in a

Eld Murdock Muscatine Rumple McCosh Davenport Iowa John Ford John Castor Edward Alfred South Dakota W. C. Kimball Andalusia Andrew Smith Fruitland Peter Pike Nebraska Denning J. O. Slyter

Think Hanna Has Horns In Pettigrew Country

In Redfield and Aberdeen crowds greet Hanna as he campaigns in Pettigrew country. Posters claim Hanna bought his Senate seat while Bryan badges adorn schoolboys in the front row. Hanna denounces Bryan and Attgeld amid Republican corruption charges.

Aberdeen S. Dak Hanna Pettigrew Redfield Cowboys Senate Bryan Attgeld Northville

Riverside items bring varied market and mishap notes

Riverside reports a cream-hauler's wagon broke requiring a cleanup after 120 inches of cream were spilled. A hog shipment to Chicago and a potato car sale at 45 cents per unit are noted, with Eli Coyner planning a move to Oklahoma after a public sale. Market prices list corn 35/30 cents, oats 20 cents, hogs 4.40 to 4.50, butter 15 cents, eggs 14 cents.

O. Stotts Charles Rusby Chicago Bouquet Shilig Eli Coyner Frank Vote Eli Oklahoma

Fremont Voters urged to register for McKinley support

Founders of the Republican Party should note that all Fremont Republicans who voted for Fremont and expect to back McKinley are asked to leave their names and addresses with the chairman of the Republican County Central committee at Republican headquarters 114 East Second Street. J. W. McKee, Chairman.

Republican Party Fremont McKinley Republican County Central Committee Republican East Second Street J. W. McKee

College football shows money in the game amid player injuries

The piece notes that college football profits persist even as players suffer frequent blows and head injuries, highlighting the sport’s financial incentives despite safety concerns.

Matrimony for Revenue Ends in Dispute in Detroit

Minnie Horowiltz, shoe store proprietor on Gratiot Avenue with $2400 stock, claims she married Adolph Blumberg to gain control of his Maccabee policy and profit from the business. She alleges he expelled her children from stock, withdrew $40 from her bank, failed to add her to the insurance, paid only $25 salary in six weeks, and intends to sell the stock, leaving her homeless.

Detroit Minnie Horowiltz Fed Gratiot Avenue Adolph Blumberg Minnie Adolph Blumberg

Disappeared with a Big Stolen Goods Case in Illinois

David Godden, a Mapes farm employee in Edgar County Illinois, vanished October 6 with a horse and buggy. He was captured at Lawrenceville, the rig later recovered after a staged trip to Vincennes to bid farewell to his sweetheart. Godden claims intoxication and seeks clemency from the court.

Mattoon Als David Godden Alfred Mapes Edgar County Mapes Godden Lawrenceville Vincennes

Illinois Union Ex Prisoners of War Hold 21st Reunion

In Normal Illinois the Illinois Association of Union ex Prisoners of War meets for its twenty first annual reunion. From the original 1000 members only about 300 remain alive and many are too feeble to attend. The association is led by President Captain J B Reid of Greenville.

Normal, Ill Illinois Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War J. B. Reid Greenville

Breakwater blamed for harbor wreck risk at Racine

In Racine Wisconsin on October 18 authorities warn the new government breakwater may cause wrecks as a heavy undertow swirls around the north end into the harbor. During the gale several vessels sought shelter and the undertow nearly drove them into the south pier.

Racine Wis

Beggs German Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief

Ad touts Beggs German Salve as fast relief for itching skin and eczema chafing heat rash and other irritations in children. Claims also cure cuts burns scalds and piles urging mothers not to be without it.

Catnip Suggested For Calm Nerves After Election

The fragment notes catnip as a mild soothing remedy for weak nerves after the election. It compares favorably to Oolong and navy plug as a relaxant and sleep aid.

Osteopathy care by Dr Elizabeth Harlan at 212 Linn St Muscatine

Elizabeth Harlan D D graduate of American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri treats all curable diseases of women and children without drugs. Established in Muscatine December 1899 osteopathy gains recognition with many cured after other methods failed. Visit for thorough examination to see if she can help. Office and infirmary at 212 Linn St.

Elizabeth Harlan D. D American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Muscatine Harlan

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Society Drs. Morgridge and Norton Redman Hal Shammo Hall M. Ree FE P Soansom Sachem F. Washeurn Masonic Iown Lodge J. Pitcurorts W. M. Morgan Hawkele Lodge Scummer G. Sharnit F. W. Eversmeyer Washington G. A. Riemcke M. W. OF Muscatine Camp Godmen of America Atew Frank Gould W.C. Clay Kneele Court of Honor Woodman Hall M. B.A Bend City J. H. CosGrovg G. W. Coverston Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Lodge K. of P K. of P. Hall J. C. Costner C. C. H. S. Howe K. of R Eagle Lodge A. O. U. W. Hall Jon Tillit M. W. Howe E. H. Dousen Maccabee All Fisch Henry H. Packsirst J. W. Hang Ladies OF the Maccabees Muscatine Hive No. 13 LO. T. M Macabee Hall Fisch’s W. D. Hine Mary EF. Peck All Association Bloomington Council No Q. T. Howard EF Yay Bankers’ Union OF the World First National Bank C. L. Peveater N. W. Meyers L. E. Gresner W. M Emma Manlove Thos. Brown Illinois Ofice Pfiret National Bank Fast Seconda Street Notary Mall Bramworth's Dr . of Second Street B Thompson Sue Browning W. B. Thompson & CO Life Insurance Old’s Bldg Iowa Ave 2D St Carskaddan Carskaddan & Burk G. M D. W. Jacks Itus & Jackson Attorneys AT Law H. Ja Jayne & Hoffman Coats, Olice Scott Richman B. F. Richman Richman West Seconda Street H. M. Dean H. J. Dean Cook, Musser & Co West Third Street California John Luette Antioch Baptist Church Moscow Lettsville Carrie Maull Broughton Kas Hi. R. Leach Keota N. R. Letts J. Cochran Dick Walker U.son Geo. Peck T. Hemingway Kansas J. C. Freeland Columbus Junction Wm. T. Barnett Perry Gross Fairbury Neb Lou Epperly Jas. Turkington Dr. Thompson John Collins A. J. Westbrook Stockton MANES Fairport Conesville Concord East Buffalo, Ili Riverside Fremont Voters Thane Baker’s Cc. B. Fuller Lee Electric Light & Power Company Linn St Muscatine, Iowa Chris, Otto & Sons Java Barnard’s
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