The Muscatine Journal from Muscatine, Iowa • 2

THE UUSOATINK DAILY JOURNAL: WEDNESDAY, DEGEMBEK 23. lfcb5. visitors may expect to witness a beauti New stoek of books at McCabe's. CELEBRATION OF CUElSTMlS. Low make trade lively at The Emerald Co.

had a good house Mixed nuts at McColm's. All millinery goods at cost, at Mies. Peck's. TTfAKT C0LTJ1IN Under this bead brW notioea of Want. Loet, Found, For Kent, For Bale, wtll be Inserted at the rat of F1VK CENTS per line for each Insertion.

7 word make line.) No notice will be received for leea lb an fifteen eenta. Three line I time I60, one week toe. Programmes of the Anniversary Festi- yals In MaseaUne. i -At A- A': The anniversary whose grand natal I event has been onlAhratMf with the I i choral anthems of the eentnrlea. and 1 u.

uvgv IT uswa nuviO wvilU km, will have its dawn ushered in at Muscatine with illumination and the voice of melody and adoration. 3 ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH. will celebrate with High Mass at 5 o'clock. Friday morning, with an ad-J dress by Rev.

Father Kimpke. and the penormance oi aioaart lztn Jkiaas oy the choir. There will also be mass at a. m. ana tiign mass at iw m.

wim Vespers at 3 p. m. i It is getting up oeumes, to enter ow jjuaiuuas at in i the morning, but the "clad dav should be long one and those who witness the Deauuiui uiuminauon oi tne cnurcn, anduke in the Christmas address of Father Kempke and the glorious melo-" dy of Mozart, will find that they have made a happy beginning of the anni- iversary. i ST. mart's.

High mass will also be eel- r-. ebrated at 5 o'clock. in the I beautiful church of St. Mary's, Rev. Father Greiser being assisted by Father omhmnP ot BurHnirton.

of the Societv of Jesus. Father Boehmer will deliver the address and the talented choir, i under Prof. Grade, will sing the tine I day, several beautiful Christmas num-Mass of Le JeaL There 'will also be I hers will be rendered bv the choir. ful scene at Trinity, Friday eyening. Tba most attractive feature of tVe fes tivities will be the sweet "Christmas Carols' with which the old' English church always and every where de-ligbta to commemorate, this nnniver- sary, though there will be something specially provided and oaita as aDDre- ciatlve in store for the children.

itrst baptist. If Trinity believes in her "carols" the First Baptist has no less faith in the dramatization of the Christmas glee-fulness of childhood, and in line with its past celebrations, the Baptist school wm pre8ent the specucular drama of 0id Woman who lived in.Her Shoe." It would be idle to tell the length, breadth, height and depth of this wonderful Shoe, or th. Old; Wo- m.n'. number of children, for nobod would believe us. A chorus of fiftv 7 rj wm, wuh the drama, be under the di- rection of Misg Lue Dilla a and them will a Santa Claua and addresses 'by the Pastor and Deacon Burnett.

The admission Qf tea cent, Wiii be charged to moder- ate the attendance. Exercises begin at 7o'clock. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL. The school of this society had en-. -aged Union Uall and EichofTs orchestra for Friday evening, but ow- compelled to defer its celebration to a I.fr neriod.

At the services nr. San- This comprises all the church socie ties save the Holland- Church, now without a pastor and closed, and the WKEDVILLE SUKDAT SCHOOL, which- is to have its Tree and a Santa Claus on Saturday evening with an ad- dress by Rev. S. H. Parviu.

THE HARMON IE This musical body of ladies and' gentlemen under the direction of Prof. Grade, will celebrate the anniversary by song and chorus and a banquet in their hall in the Jackson block. Judg- fog from the fine melodies that have oeen heard issnintr from this hall, the occasion will be one of the most en- joyable of the day. turner's ktnderpest and ball There remains only mention the Turners' Kinderfest for children at the new Opera House on Friday afternoon, and the grand Christmas Ball at even- ng. The 800 prizes selected for the Kind erf est and other gay attractions of the afternoon festival, and the splendid music of Eicboff orchestra with the usual elaborate appointments of the Christ mas ball, make up an unusually fine programme for this Society.

AT HOME. But after everything is said, the sweetest and best Christmas will be spent beside the hearthstones of Mus catine homes, in the hearty and merry greetings of the day, the exchange of gifts, and the enjoyment by fireside and table of the happiest day of the year. Let every reader of the Journal resolve to contribute to the general joy of the day. A Absolutely Pure. This powder nerer varies- A marvtl of mirlty, atrenirtb and wt letoineneM.

M-r roonomicaJ than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In competition with the multitude of low teat, short weight, alum or phoaphata powder. Sold only la cant. hot ax. HAKwa rovDts uo aeviori. ITaJU I aT 1 flUuUdj iiUUU I desire to -lirert particular attention to toy stuck of HOLIDAY GOODS fob I Christmas Presents I have in Muscatine as choice a lino of desirable noveltioa as cau be found in Iowa.

i I buy beavilv and directfrom the great European and American) manu- actonea six mo qui 9 in advance or tne holiday season, and the extent of my purchases are such that they command the very lowest prices possible and the latst styles. Examine my stock. It is equal or ahead of larger cities, and is now com plete fori those looking for suitable presents. A See my: large stock of the newest stjie-dinner and tea sets. I Chamber: sets, with slop 50 stylea from S5.00 to 20 00, tiKu41" and 1 1 fv I ot rua.

I BP1 nu wisr wo solid rsuver ware. Special Inducements to buyers in our wholesale department. Visitors always welcome at HI S. DILLAl'JAY Everybody goes to Stein's for furni ture. All goods marked In plain figures at Dillswsy's.

Pure sweet cider and boiled cider for mince pies at Prosser's. For fine shoes go to r. Thurston Doxssit's. Emerald Comedy Co. at Turners Opera House this evening.

Fine Christnras candies at Miller's, 202 East Second street. Henry Cadle Esq. is down from Clinton. Oysters, oysters, 15 cents, at G. M.

Scott's. Best quality of raisins, ngs. dates. nuts, etc, atLilibndge St. John s.

Children's winter-shoes, the best and cheapest, at Thurston Dolsen's. Holiday styles of silk handkerchiefs. mufflers and gent's neckwear. F. Stewart Co.

The latest styles of gent's fine neck wear, cheaper than ever, at Hopkinson Hine's. Oysters, oysters, oysters in all styles the best always at Georoe J. Schmidt's. Proprietor W. G.

Jackson, of the Commercial, came in frcm Chicago this morning. Tor Headquarters at Waide's. Old Santa Claus is there now disposing of holiday goods. Fresh and cured meats and sausages of all kinds at "400" 3d ward meat market. Val.

Hessert. Uhoice Florida oranges Malaga grapes and Christmas Candy at Lilli-ibridge St. John's. 4 Our Buffalo Prairie, 111., letter on 4th page to-day contains a large amount of interesting neighborhood news. lnere is no place where there are many pretty things for little boys and girls as at Gise's, Wilton.

The; only place in the city to get a real fine album, dressing case, or any thing in that line is at Schmidt's. Big auction sale of furniture at the b.tzer rooDJi on second street to morrow, commencing at 10 clock a. m. Farmers appreciate the fact that at Clendennen's feed yard, teams have comfortable stalls, good hay and pure water always on hand. We are told every hour in the day, that we have the largest and best line of holiday goods at the lowest prices in the city at Schmidt Bros.

Battey Bros, have just received the biggest lot of gold watches and tine jewelry in the city, and can give you the lowest prices. 6w i Si 1 A suit for divorce was filed to-day by Asaneath Robshaw against her recently married lord. Tom Robshaw, of Goshen They wedded June 18th. Water hauling promptly done at 1 25 per tankjto any part of the city. Leave orders at J.

H. Canon's or with teamsters. A tf B. W. Lord.

The management desire us to say that the first four rows in the orches tra seats of the Turners' Opera House, have been put with the reserved seats for this evening. Have you noticed C. T. Gremmel's "pointer" on the first page to-day His Pointer Nero are the very best 5 cent cigars and are not excelled by any goods in the market. Try them.

Landlord Phillips, of the Commer cial, is providing a Christmas bill of fare that would have caused the eyes of Prince Hal himself, to glisten. altogether the most elaborate menu ever set bef ore hotel guests in this city i Edwards, Edwards, Edwards, Edwards makes gem pictures. Ed wards-makes Photographs. Edwards makes crayons water color. Edwards will suit you, with so many new fixtures jnst added to his gallery Among the manufacturing interests of Muscatine there is no establishment of more' importance than the cele brated Yonng America Roller Mills, whose flour is not excelled, and who pay the highest prices for wheat that the market affords.

The water was getting over the ice very generally this afternoon and there is an expectation Lfa break up of the bridge. The wind veered to the north about 3 p. m. and there is a prospect of a tight spell to-nieht. i We publish to-day an announcement from Mr.

M. W. Owens, proprietor of the elegant photograph parlors over the poatoffice, inviting the public to call and see his new rooms and examine his work. Mr. Owens is a gentleman of courteous demeanor and.

pleasing address and can not fail to make hosts ol friends from the start. brThe Singer sewing machine holds proui proud position among sewing machines nes a position it has, honestly won by" the test of It is made of the best material and the work which it does cannot be excelled. Remember the Muscatine office has been moved to the room on the avenue two doors above the Journal office. The public are ast night. Black lace fischus in all qualities.

Ross, Innes Everybody is remarking on the splendid oysters always to be had at George Koehler's. aA xne sioppy weatner aia not lessen toe crowa oi uaruuau tuiiwh id i rts-. s.t. I town to-day. you seen the e-I-e-g-a-n-t dis-1 play of fine box candies In John Koehler's window? Take a look.

1 See Bod man's big ad. and the holi- day announcements of the Wilton and West Liberty merchants, on fourth page to-day. i lhere is no stove In the market that uu 6uu.u, mm celebrated "London Range." For sale at Jacob Fisch'a- See the J. Fischer and the C. D.

Pease Co. pianos, at Schmidt's, I and don't be deceived by buying an in ferior instrument. 1 Mamage licenses were issued to-day to JLUrrj H. iichoa and Miss Floral May Phelps, and Wm. A.

Harris and Miss Emma E. Hines. mm- Ilainpe Bros, irr iu.tr tu uuutjr vu know how chean thev sell their har- ness, saddles, trunks and Call and see. Second street blankets. Mr.

A. Park, Wilton's undertaker. whose card appears on fourth page to- day, makes a specialty of embalming, in which line he haa been verv aucceaa- ful. I Supt. Leverich's new school begins Jan.

4th, and the tuition is $10 for the tciui ui cCa.e,uiT,iuK, whliuB iu accuuutiog loviuueu. trrot. nuiniey I will teach in lhetwo former branches. A number of visitors had the pleasure yesterday of seeing the new or second drop curtain, of the Turners' Opera House. The scene represents Rabbit Plains, in the suburbs of Berlin, and rising in the midst of foliage and shrubbery, the lofty pedestal and noble statue oi rederick jann.

xne monu ment stands on a knoll, and surround' ing its base are the memorial stones sent by the Order from European and American cities, lne whole makes a beautiful scene, and one that must be specially grateful to members of the Order in Muscatine and to all Berlinese and Germans familiar with the monu ment. Special Session of Board of Supervisors Muscatine, Iowa, Dec 22nd, 1885, 3 o'clock p. m. Board met in special session, as per call. Members present B.

H. Garrett, Henry Will and Fredk. Huttig. In the matter of the Moscow bridge, the engineer presented the following report: Deo. 19th, 1885.

To he Board of Supervisors of Mus catine county, la. nave this day inspected and ex amined the new iron bridge over the Cedar River at or near Moscow, built bv the Milwaukee Bridge and Iron works. Said bridge is built in accordance with the plans and specifications, and the workmanship is also of the first class. I therefore recommend thai bridge be accented and the contract price paid. P.

H. Philbbick, Consulting Eng. for the county. Adjourned until 9 o'clock a. m.

Wednesday Dec. 23d. 1885, I 9 o'clock a. m. Board in session.

Members all present. On motion, the Moscow bridge was formally accepted, and the Auditor instructed to settle in full with Messrs. Keepers and Riddell as per contract. Adjourned sine die. W.

H. Johnson, County Auditor. Look at This! une norai album worth one rocking horse worth one doll worth 2.50; one wagon, one boy's tool box, ai.ou: and ew other prizes valued at from 10 cents up to $5 are to be given away at the Turners' Fair, Christmas. Parents, if you wish to give your children and yourself a pleasant afternoon's entertainment take them to Turner Opera House, you will bear a one concert by ichors ity wroet oanu anu jwu win get a cnance in tne drawing, wnere every a I ticket will draw a prize, none of which are valued at less man ten cents and none above 0. A Tiotrta ha In h1a thm tt Ti V- ruao, v.K store.

DIED, Mart Jaks Hahit in Hoat) wife of Mr. John Hahn, died at their residence near Moscow Deo. 22, from typhoid malaria ever. aed sT yeara, 4 mootas ana aaya. Decaaed was born in Clinton county.

Iowa, Aujr. 18 and came to this county in 18S9 where she haa sine reatded. On the 1st of December, 1880, the waa Joined in holy wedlock to John Hahn, which anion waa blessed with two children. In early childhood, at the are of It years. she gave her heart to God and that aha exper ienced genuine religion waa attested by her Godly walk and conversation.

Sho was a Pona and most useful member at the settle- mem courcn oi no iTupuw Mwouwa During her severe sickness she was resigned to the will of God and treq.ua ted to have era! of her favorlt Hymns snng. Bhe was a devoted wife and mother and leaves her sor rowing husband, two little children, the jbabe being only two weeks -old; stepfather, one brother, Ave sisters and many other relatives and a large circle of friends to mourn her departure. The family may be assured of the sympathy of all. The funeral will take place from the resi dence on Friday, Dee. ss, at 10-40 a.

and at the ohurch at I1J0 i la a I I i I I I Waide's. J. IL Duffus, Esq of Ft. Madison, is in the city. Handkerchiefs in endless variety and all celors.

a Ross, Inhes Co. Jspanese white silk handkerchiefs at Hopkinson Hine's City Hat Store. D. McDonald left for Iowa City to day to be examined for a pension. The best assortment of suitable presents for your husband, at Gise's, Wilton.

Holiday style silk hats. Ladies' and gent's sealskin caps and mittens, at F. Stewart Co's. You. will find the best place to buy presents for your wife at Gise s.

Wilton. Note this fact the finest candies in the city at George J. Schmidt's. On Christmas dav our store will be closed at noon for the day. ROSS, INNES CO.

Your name in gold letters, free of charge, on all leather goods sold "by us for the holidays. Schmidt Bros. R. T. Wallace, Dealer in wood, hard and soft coal of best quality, corner Front and Chestnut streets.

Presents to Order. Ant thin? on one day's notice, from gold-headed canes, or gold spectacles, to a genuine diamond set. Waide Co. Late this afternoon marriage licenses were granted to J. M.

Scott and Miss L. Belle Smith, and to Nicholas Cuth- man and Miss Lucena Dierman. Chas. J. Buck and Henry C.

Jipp. natives of Germany, declared their in tention to-day to become 1 Uncle Sam's Furniture! Furniture! Furniture! Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Every body goes to Stein's for furniture. "Oysters, Fruits, Nuts, Candles, at George Koehler's. It is suggested that the Commission of 125 Democrats hire the Turners Opera House next Tuesday and charge admission, gate money to go the re jected. 1 A Fanners TakeXetice.

We are now prepared to supply you with choice clover and timothy seed, also a full stock of garden and field seeds from the crop of 1885. All our seeds are fiesh and pure and will be sold at lowest market prices. ddtwlt Island Seed Compant. No. 213 west 2nd St.

Muscatine Iowa. Some Bona Fide Letters to Santa Clans, We were shown to-day the pile of goods stored away at McCampbell Day's for Santa Claus to. deliver. Most of the children's orders will be filled to the letter and if any of them are missed it will be because there are more orders this year than ever before and he may not have goods enough. This novel feature has caused a great amount of pleasure to the little folks, and every dav the letters roll into the box.

We give a few to our readers: Dear Santa Claus are so very good. I wish you would bring me a genuine trunk, you are so awfull good and 1 would like to have a nice little wagon so 1 could hawl my dolls and playthings which you will bring me as you are such a jfuuu ouia visux. From little filav bell. Goods night dear Santa Claus and besure and dont forget me. Muscatine, Iowa, Deo.

11th, 1885.. Claus: lam a little boy of 7 years of age. My name is G. J. I cannot write very good so I will have my sister write for me.

I want you to bring me an overcoat, a cap, a drum, a horse, a knife, some candy and nuts, a litttle wagon, a wheelbarrow and some more things but I will wait till next year for them. A Your friend. George. and a hobby horse. John wants Santa Claus to him a born sawbuck and saw Pocketbook.

bring Muscatine. Iowa, Dec. 11th, 1885. Dear Santa Claus: A I want a elevator and an engine that you wind up and it goes and a car that you wind it up and it goes and a pigen that you shoot down and a tool box at Geo. Keolers.

I want a fishing game with three fishes on it and a drum at Waides. And a wagon from McCampbell Day. Sometimes they forget to tell who they are or where they, live, but old Santa will find tbem if possible. Many articles of clothing and shoes have been ordered and are being mailed to bid Santa every day. We may select the premium letter and publish it during the holidays.

List of Letters Remaining uncalled for In the poatoffloo atj Muscatine. Ia Dec 18, 1886: GENTLEMEN. FN aandler. John Chown. William PantaClauaiS Denney.

1 bomaa Downs. Lemoat Gross Bros Jonkena. John Lotiffhridire Milton McCartney Daniel Parson, P. M. Rowland.

U. B. Stoufh John A. Wrocklage, Auff. (forelyh.

LADIES. Ataaky, Miss Minnie Lamb. Fannie. MoGinnla. Rett Uoby.

Margie. Parties for any of those totters wBI laase say advertised. Bsju. Bbach. Postmaster.

Everybody goes to Stein's for furni tore. Holiday good mice, and prices low at Gise's, Wilton. 1 I I II II IP W. P. Bark, Esq.

left last evening for West Branch. Remember Mrs. Allgayer for mil linery and hair goods. Fred. Bridgman was a.

morning pat- senger for Daren port. Don't fail to glance at Battey ros'. windows. 6w. Mr.

T. B. Holcomb went to Washing- ington this morning. Candies! Candies! Candles! As low as the lowest at McColm's. A new lot of piano coyers Schmidt's.

You will save money by buying holiday goods at Gise's, Wilton. Judge Carskaddan returned from Chicago this morning. Bananas, oranges and Malaga grapes at Prosser's. 3 Several people were crossing the ice on foot this morning. Oysters, oysters, oysters, 15 cents, at G.

M. Scott's. Winter millinery and fancy goods at owest prices, at Mrs. Ailgayer's. Last appearance of the Emerald Comedy Co.

this, Wednesday eyening. ror choice groceries at low prices tro to T. C. Cook, Mulberry street, tt Candies. candies.

candies at A. Bculing's. S. C. Dunn, heard the P.

O. din from afar, and hastened home last evening. An elegant lino of fancy goods to select holiday presents from, at A Mrs. Peck's. An elegant line of knit hoods, for ladies and children, also hosiery and Underwear, at cost at Mrs.

Peck's. Tots, dolls and albums in great variety at bottom prices. Waide Co. Big folks and little folks are all pleased with the nice stock of holiday goods at Gise's, Wilton. Fine candies, choice Chicago box candies, a specialty at A John Koehler's.

The nicest stock and best variety of cutters, sleighs, and bobsleds in the city, at 1 enbam's. 1 Mrs. G. B. Brooks will furnish the handsomest party flowers for less money than can be had elsewhere.

One of those handsome white fans at Lilly Hine's will be a very appropri' ate thing for a Christmas present. The celebrated coasting arctics ad vertised elsewhere are for sale only at Thurston Dolsen's. Charles Jackson 'came home last evening from the State Medical School i-for the holiday vacation. u. Fine Bouquet Cigars, 25 in a box, jnst the thing for a Christmas jor New Year's preseut.

F. Reppert. tJl Great sale of fancy cups and saucers. I am determined to close the lot, and prices are made for that purpose at 4 Dilla way's. Giesler is at his old stand with a full stock of agricultural implements, farm and spring wagons, corn sbellers.

pumps dkttt Come and see our Holiday Bargain Tables, where parties in search of in expensive articles, will find a generous collection 'at Dilla wax's. I am now prepared to furnish cut flowers, boquets floral table orna ments of every description for the hoi Idays. I CKranz. dtJ.I News was received this morning of the death; at. Dijon, France, the 6th iost, of Louis Ernest Laurent, brothe of Ret.

Father Laurent, of this city, in his 68th year. I Mr. Paulus Hahn, living near Mos cow, lost 13 head or cattle in a snort time, recently. He has sent for the State veterinary surgeon to investigate the cause of their I Mr. D.

Holcomb arrived home this morninir irom vity. ac companied by his grand-daughter. Miss Nellie Kealley, who has been at tending Bethany College, Topeka, Ks Supervisor Wray, of Rock Island county, came down last night and says the ice broke up at nock island yester day. Itj probably sunk, from being so water soaked. Dent feead This.

1 doqs jaqjvg enuaAY tq3nvqjvn uqof oj oil 'psq aaia noX uoodcavqs eqr pn 909 Jivq ssvp jwg Afjoiais 'eAvqs uvap oju aoj Christmas at the Turners' Opera House! On Friday afternoon there Sere will be a Kinderf est for Children. AjJ- mission; tea cents, and each ticket pur chased will entitle purchaser to drawing ofone of the 800 prizes, each prise worth from $7,00 to 10 cents. Music by the City Cornet Band. At evening there will be a grand ball with xnusio by EichofiTs orchestra. Admission 0 oenu.

TTHDR EXT. 8 Li unfurnished room (rented 1 eitberdouble or alar 10 k. Bnaulre at No. Sit Cedar street. tdecsrr "WANTED.

To bur rood office table. tf J. 11 tmoKB. WA NTS D. Good Menu for this city.

Call at eoott Houe front 1 to 11 a nu, and to 9 p.m. COW lXT. Red oow with one horn broken off. Had baiter on. reward for Information.

H.J. FAHKV. TTTOB BALE. A spring wagon, carriage and JL top l'AUT Khuo, I tf Front Street. DAILY JOURNAL.

LOCAL DEPARTMENT The Jock 11 ax. guarantees over one-third greater circulatioa than any other paper In Hueoatine city or ooanty. I Go to Cohn a. Smoke Gremmell's Pointer, Smoke Nero 5c cigarj CT.GremmeL mm, 1 i Books, Albums, Dolls. McCabe Hair goods at Mrs.

Ailgayer's. Pianos tuned. XATTET Bbo. Giesenhaus, the watchmaker. Wm.

Huttig, returned home on the eastern morning train. Holiday Slippers in endless variety just received at John Van Buren'a. 1 Apples, apples, apples at J. A. REULING's.

Paints, oils, brushes and at Doughebtt's. Box candies Koehler's. a specialty at John Silk and linen handkerchiefs in great variety, at Mrs. Peck's. -I Lawyer Walker, of spent the day in the city.

Christmas candies, raisins and mixed nuts at Prosser's. J. W. Jayne of Lone Tree, passed last night the city Toilet ani Manicure Sets, very cheap, at Waide Co' a. Ladies' tine shoes at Thurston: Dolsen's.

Entire change of programme Turners' Opera House to-night. at You will be happy if you buy holiday goods at Gise's, Wilton. Oysters, oysters, oysters, 15 cents, at M. Scott's, i Flour, Meal and feed at Muscatine Feed Mills, 2nd and Mulberry St. W.

E. Asbton Bro. The Muscatine string band, returning this morning, report a pleasant ball at Wilton. 1 A Solid silver and silver plated goods. a large stock select from it Dilla wax's.

1 Frank Stucker, one of Goshen town ship's prosperous young farmers, spent yesterday at the county seat. See the stock of harness, saddles. blankets, combs, whips, at the shop in Speers' block. At Morrison's shoe store jyou can buy boots, shoes, slippers and rubber goods as cheap as anywhere in the city, Best selection of fine hoi iday goods in the city at Battey Bros'. popular jewelry store.

6w See my pocket knives, also I look at goods on tables, at.JJillaway's. and prices Bargain For the Best Boots and Shoes S. Go to Thurston Dolsen's. DON'T make a mistake but see McCabe's Flock of albumsj books, dolls and o. Let holiday gboJs bef re making your p.ircb.tss.

25 Etekt One Sats, for saritiy; ele gant design, and cheapness Waide Co's. X-nos suuvenirj can not be ex called. Charles Giesenhaus. the reliable jeweler, has a complete lek of jew elry, and sells as cheap as tLei'-beapesL (Gold and silver: watches a specialty) tJl A A- Af All kinds of repairing and1 cleaning done in the best stvlo at J.i IL Cos- grove's Avenue tailor shop. Work promptly done, aausiacuud guaran teed.

An: a A a Af-a A tf Clover seed, 'timothy seed, peas and beans will be low next season, very few seeds as high as la year. Now is -the time to contract before some cnoico kinds are gonej at Graham' drug and seed I J. A. Routing, the; oldj and reliable grocer, is to the front with a choice lot a of candies, apples, fru eta. suitable for the holiday seat-on The secret of Mr.

Beulin's wide: spread popularity is found in good, goods, (every thing just a represented, and the lowest possible prici's always. Muscatine Camp Not 106, M. W. of elected the ftllowig oiBoers last evening: V. C.

WIU M. Klooaid. W. M.M. Morris.

B. Kellovc. W.C.-Harry Athtao. K. T.

C. Price. i Lfc A. Cooeaanon. 8 O.

B. Managers W. E. Ajaton, J. K.

Miller and Wm Uarohart- fJelerate to head camp W. E. Abtes Jiedieal SxanJLnerir. Ci W. Smith.

mass at 8 o'clock, UigbMass at 10, Vespers at 3 p. m. lhere are several societies WHICH will celebratej on Christmas ove, an arrangement which permits of their -niovincr their own feativala and of participating in the elaborate celebra- tions of our larger churches on Christ- mM niehU GERMAN LUTHERAN will celebrate in their elegant new church on Thursday evening. I Two large Christmas, trees have been 1 planted and loaded with bonbons, and the school will lso rejoice in songs. I recitations and addresses.

will also be the celebration of the Last Supper, Friday morning, and services at evening and also on Saturday. USSE RVILLB M. E. CHURCH. will have an illuminated Christmas tree to-morrow evening, and a fine programme of exercises by the school, THE EVANGELICAL PUqTESTANT celebrate to-morrow evening at their handsomely remodeled church on Sycamore street.

The programme in eludes a fairy tree, excellent music. recitations and the distribution of bon hons to the children. GERMAN CONGREGATIONAL. Here the festivities are also appoint ed -for to-morrow evening. The church, on Cedar street, will be decor- ated ith two large Christmas trees bearing fruit for the children, and there are to be music, addresses dialogues etc.

THE GERMAN BAPTIST will have two Christmas trees. brightly illuminated. and stage entertainment consisting of an address, and meiry pieces and music by the school, closing with the Christmas gifts and general festivities. Appointed to-morrow evening. German methodist.

The handsome church of this society corner of Cedar and Fourth will be illuminated to-morrow evening, and have a large Christmas tree, gloriousto the eyes of the children, and the pro. eram me will partake of an ususual festal character. The remaining church societies will celebrate on Christmas. THE GERMAN PRESBXTERIAN, (Lucas Grove road) will have no school festivities but church services will be held at 10:30 in commemoration of the day- THE GERMAN EVANGELICAL will celebrate in their church, corner of Sycamore and Fifth, Friday even ing, the festival consisting of a Christ mas tree and interesting exercises by the school. UNITED BERTH REN.

This society are entering upon the same character of elaborate and ele- decoration which has chracteriz- Ld their Christmas celebrations. The two (large Christmas trees occupying either side of the platform will be con uected by an ornamental arch beneath which will taie place the stage ex ercises, waicn are promised to oe oi an unusually interesting character, TBK AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH ta vino- to MlAhntA with its school on Friday evening, but the new edifice not being ready, the committee are looking for a. suitable room.

xnr PDrsRrTmtiv mrpru haye prepared the beautiful "Drama of Bethlehem," which will be present ed with all the effect which fine music. lovely costumes and polished dialogue can give to the piece. The church will be elegantly decorated and among other features will be a Santa Claus and his gifts lb the children. The festival will begin at 7 o'clock. FIRST M.

E. CHURCH. A programme greatly varied in its numbers fhas been arranged by this societv- including beautiful Chrtatmaa decorations and the visit of Santa Claus. 1 1t Las been the purpose of the committee to ainv; at the pleasantest Rogers, Smith celebrated, sil-f estal entertainment of the children I plated ware In knives, fork s. and every assurance is riven of a clad celebration.

An admission of 10 cents will be charged all persons not mem bers of the school. Exercises at 7 o'clock. i 1 TMNTTT EF1SCOPAU This church is celebrated for its unique anniersarr. decorations and Invited to call. 1 yC.