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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
8
The notice notes visits and arrivals including M H Truesdell of Davenport on the 7 58 train and Miss Myrtle Meredith en route to Nichols. It mentions local errands, a shoe store advert, and a Electa Chapter meeting with time change ballot on October 29.
Fancy and comical costumes available for ladies and gents. See Fred Koehler at foot of avenue for rentals and fittings.
Thiesen for pure drugs. Rathbone Sisters dance tonight. Mrs Ella Moynahan of Wilton visiting relatives in the city. Mrs F M Eis visits from Mrs Kate Light of Villisca Iowa. New Panitorium Luellen Bros 222 East Second Street next to Grand hotel for cleaning pressing and shining shoes. P D Hill auctioneer dates with Frank Richman 118 W Second Street. Mrs Henry Vail visiting city departed for Keota. Walkover shoes for men exclusive at Wilsons shoe store. Wilton guests Mmes Henry Nicolaus Wil dasin C Brown Leith. Tin and granite ware at The Maze. E F Gobble back from Chicago wife studying voice culture. 35c and 40c initial writing paper sale at H Schmidt Son Co. Miss Bessie and Miss Florence Hartman to Columbus Junction for wedding of Miss Rose Walsinger to Wm Moore tomorrow.
Very latest advanced styles in men s hats shown in Hine Bros show window. Other dealers will feature them in the spring. Call and see the swell selection at Hine Bros big hat store 217 East Second Street.
Local reports state east coast coal shipments will take at least two months to affect Muscatine markets. Hard coal sells for 14.50 per ton here, with two carloads arriving at high prices. Dealers expect scarce stock and rising prices until after winter, as miners return to work but shipments lag across Chicago and the West.
A class of 16 will be initiated at tomorrow evenings meeting. A complete paraphernalia has been purchased to enhance the ceremony. All members are requested to attend. Per order Correspondent.
Thiesen touts Nan’s dyspepsia cure as the best available on the market. The claim highlights the product’s superior effectiveness and market position.
Don’t make your skirts when you can buy them ready made. We offer short and long skirts in various fabrics and prices from $1.98 to $18. We also feature handsome silk skirts up to $25. Great sale on carpets, rugs, linoleum, and oilcloth with discounts from 16 to 20 percent. Yard prices listed for various carpet types and cheap linoleum. All carpets made and laid on short notice at low prices.
Little Robert C. Wilson, 12, enjoyed a surprise birthday party at his parents 704 East Fifth Street hosted by classmates. Guests Hayden Hine Francis Maxson Harold Morgan Gussie Reinsaeger Eddie Dora Gerturde Plumly Lola Johnson May Thompson Clara Morgan Hazel Haifleigh Nellie Dora attended with presents while games music and a supper followed until 9 30 p m.
H. Schmidt & Son Co. sold four pianos last Saturday including three Bilasius models and an Albrecht plus a Schaeffer Colonial style. The sale highlighted Bilasius praised as the finest instrument, endorsed by Thos. A. Edison.
Mr and Mrs Charles Busch of 404 Fletcher Avenue mourn the death of their infant son aged about two months who died Sunday night. Funeral held at the residence this morning at 7 o'clock conducted by Rev. George Meier. Interment at Greenwood. Friends extend sincere sympathy.
Fred S. Pentzer offers loans secured by personal property and farm produce or livestock. Located at 122 Fast 2d, Muscatine, Iowa.
Special sale offers initial writing paper at 20 cents during the event while stocks last. 35 and 40 cent packs are advertised as reduced for quick purchase.
Mrs Ida Meredith lives at 21 West Second Street and rode the Western to Nichols for a day trip. Miss Mattie Lemon, visiting relatives in southern Illinois, left this morning on the Western for Kinross. Try Nau’s dyspepsia cure. Thiesen guarantees relief and sells it locally.
The Muscatine Commercial Club held its weekly meeting at West Second Street. F. L. Dayton was elected a member. The public affairs committee endorsed sending three delegates to the November 12 and 13 1902 convention in Quincy to advocate improving the Mississippi River for navigation. The club also noted billiard table repairs costing nearly 300 dollars and that bowling activities have increased.
A regular meeting is announced for Tuesday evening October 28 with initiation and refreshments. Commander requests full attendance from members and invited guests.
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