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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
4
Dr. A. G. Hopkins, Muscatine’s famed physician, is celebrated for diagnosing disease from a single glance. The Muscatine Journal notes his anticipated visit and the joy his reputation brings to the sick and suffering in the community.
Muscatine locals along the river recall a doctor acclaimed for his cures and the impact he had on the community. Residents describe his treatments and the trust placed in him by many families.
A reader praises Dr Hopkins for performing wonderful cures and endorses him to others.
Doctors here, including Dr Taylor, deem Dr A G Hopkins the finest physiology lecturer to visit Gridley. Hopkins has achieved remarkable cures with patients like John Siberling who rose from paralysis after three years, walking without a crutch or pain.
Mrs. Richmond reports good health and rationing stability thanks to Dr. Hopkins. His care has benefited more than 190 patients in the community, who praise his efforts.
An enthusiastic note calls Dr. Hopkins the town’s most gifted speaker and urges residents to hear his lectures at the Opera House as a standout present attraction.
The article touts Dr Hopkins as a leading specialist and notes his upcoming visit to Bannington. It mentions his reputed cures in Dundee and vouches for his expertise across the West.
Many people attest to cures performed by Dr. A. G. Hopkins. Their statements reflect relief from ailments attributed to his treatment and medical skill.
Dr Hopkins has cured John Lidsey after a year confinement to the house. Others undergoing treatments are improving, with Hopkins praised as powerful and skilled. The text credits him with cures where others failed among Elgin and Aurora doctors.
Attendees report Dr. Hopkins gave a fine talk at the Sunday lectures for men and was well received.
The doctor lecturing at the Opera House is Dr. Hopkins, head of the Hopkins Medical and Surgical Institute recently established in Muscatine. Free consultation and advice offered at 224 East Second Street.
In Columbus Junction, Willie Foster heads to Chicago for dental studies. several residents travel for business, cattle sales, and auctions. New minister Rev George Cannon relocates with family. barbers, blacksmiths, and auctioneers change hands. A local funeral and a late life passing are reported amid community notices.
The Muscatine audience is urged to fill the Grand Opera House tonight to see Walker Whiteside and his company perform Richard III. The piece is praised as a premier Shakespearean production and Whiteside is described as an artist of unquestioned ability.
The funeral for Mrs Richard Musser was conducted Monday afternoon at the family home on West Third street with a private service by Rev F F Beckerman of Trinity Episcopal church. Floral tributes surrounded the casket and interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Richard Fox Charles Fox Cornelius Cadie Dr Harry Dean C R Musser and Robi Swan.
Harold J. Mahin, clerk of the house of representatives, donated the Documentary History of the Constitution of the United States in three bound volumes to the P. M. Musser Public Library. Limited sets were issued, with two per congressman, making the gift a distinct compliment to this district library.
Miss Bessie Winder died last night at 11 at 908 Cypress street after a weeklong battle with appendicitis and typhoid fever. Born in Louisa county she moved to the city with her parents and lived here, age under 18. Survived by mother five brothers and one sister with siblings in the city and St Paul. Funeral arrangements pending with announcement to follow. Force Vitas Norka Malta Vita Malta Biscun and Zwieback at St John’s.
Mrs Anna K Sargeant announces she will be at home to friends on Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs Herman Schmidt 105 West Seventh Street. The Court of Honor met last night at their hall corner Lawn Avenue and Second Street with good attendance. Some candidates received initiatory degrees and several applications were balloted. A social session followed and plans are made for an entertainment at the hall next Monday evening featuring a special program by order members.
The advertisement argues a poor piano hinders performance and claims Blasius, Ludwig, or Schaeffer pianos ensure success. It urges readers to attend a special sale hosted by H. Schmidt & Son Co.
Oct 1 and 2 feature open ing for autumn and winter millinery. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Stryker of Washington NJ and family stay with the Blanchards for Mrs. Samantha Baird’s 80th birthday. Col. Keeler visits, praises Muscatine hospitality after Iowa veterans reunion.
Mr and Mrs Charles Grafe hosted a 6 o clock dinner on Chestnut Street in honor of Henry Kessler formerly of this city now living in Denver Colorado He attends the reunion of his regiment the 35th Iowa and has spent a week visiting relatives and friends in the area Among the guests were Henry Kessler Mary Mahoney Ella Wild D P Miller Fred Lumpe Helen Lumpe Herm Gremmel and Lulu Gremmel The same group had dined the night before at Mr and Mrs Gremmel s Maiden Lane home.
A group of ten young Boston Store employees spent last night at City Railway Park. They marched from the store with well filled baskets and extended a picnic lunch followed by dancing and amusements. Attendees included Misses Mary Kane Emma Steinman Cora Winn Clara Wagner Rosetta Wagner Lillian Fuller Agnes Fuller Bessie Dealing Stella Dealing and Bessie Appel.
Untitled fragment from St shows mentions of Queen of Pantry and locations Sleepy Eye and Lockport regarding whole wheat flour. No clear event or outcome is provided.
A showroom notes twelve leading piano makes displayed side by side for direct comparison. The advert promises a chance to select the best and highlights special sale prices and discounts.
Children near Mrs. Sarah Turner’s house witnessed her collapsed body on the floor. Mrs. Light alerted Mrs. Keating, who summoned the city marshal. Officers Oberhaus and Cooper found the elderly woman semi conscious and still on the floor.
The planned visit to the Berlin Studio last Saturday was postponed due to rain. The group had not realized that Alex Grossheim can take photographs in cloudy or rainy weather just as well as in sunshine.
Water by the gallon is offered at St. John's, serving Colfax and Waukesha with accessible supply options. The notice lists locations and basic pricing per volume.
Widely advertised loan proposal promises cash on the spot from twenty to one thousand dollars with no upfront charges. Security can be household furniture pianos horses carriages wagons or warehouse receipts and borrowers may keep property during the loan and repay in installments. Main Office Reliance Loan Co. over P O Muscatine Ia.
The convention opened at 12 30 with Temporary Chairman Statchfield giving the keynote on the downfall of monopolies. The gubernatorial race is unclear but Judge Parker is the most mentioned name.
Help wanted notice from Van Nostrand Saddlery Co seeks boys not under sixteen to learn the harness trade. Applies at the company location for training and apprenticeship opportunities.
For sale a well located city property offering ten percent return plus insurance and taxes. Arnold Land Co.
Six companies of the Fourth regiment arrived in Mount Carmel Pennsylvania this morning to confront two thousand sullen strikers. The mob fled after an all night attempt to seize sixty deputies at Richard's colliery.
Elegant farm of 249 acres two miles from town with rich soil, new improvements costing 5000, priced at 80 dollars per acre. Prairie farm 317 acres three miles from town well fenced level and rolling sections with good water on main road priced at 66 dollars per acre. Must be sold at once. Large list of farms in eastern Iowa with money to loan. Fred S. Pentrzer Muscatine Iowa.
Chicago broker H. H. Wells appeared before Judge Crytraus seeking proceedings to prevent a September wheat corner by the Armours. The action mirrors the earlier oats maneuver.
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