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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Michael Wren April, 2002 ____________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: For more information on Muscatine County, Iowa Please visit the Muscatine County, IAGenWeb page at http://iagenweb.org/muscatine/ ____________________________________________________________________________ Michael Wren (mike80002@hotmail.com) These pages were transcribed from my Great-Grandmother Elizabeth "Lizzie" A. Hechtner's Autograph book. At the time she was living in Nichols, Iowa. I have tried to transcribe it exactly as it is written, spelling mistakes and all. Inside cover: April 2, 1883, Lizzie A. Hechtner, Nichols, Iowa. Page 2: Nichols, Iowa, 25 May 1885? (Handwritten in German) Signed, Fredrich Hecthner Page 3: (Written in German) Avoca, Iowa, June 10, 1885. Page 4: Nichols, April 5, 1883 Dear Lizzie: May the cords of love which bind us, To friendship's pleasant chain, Ever near and happy find us, And ever just the same. May happiness be ever thine, And peace thy steps attend. Accept this tribute of respect, From one who is thy friend. Your sincere friend, Julia Ryan We are all here Page 5: Nichols, Iowa, April the 20th, 1883 Dear Lizzie: Whenever your path is trewn with sorrows, Patiently trust in that Almighty, who deals So justly with us all. A foot more light & Step more true, Ne'er from the heath flower dashed the dew. Lizzie remember what we had for tea when we got done spading this afternoon, 1883. A little word in kindness spoken a motion, or a tear, has often healed a heart that was broken and made a friend sincere, Your Sister, Caroline Hechtner Page 6: Friendship Dear Lizzie: In your album there are written, Various thoughts from different pens, Causing you to keep in memory, Those regarded as your friends. I this token of my friendship, Give for you to think of me, When of absent friends you're thinking, Won't you sometimes think of me. Your friend and Shoolmate, C. M. Chapman Adams, Iowa. June 26, 1883. May you among the chosen few, The path of endless life pursue, Is the work of your friend, M. D. or E. C. Remember the last day of school 1883. Pickles and crackers. Page 7: Walnut, Iowa, January 17, 1884. What shall I do with all the days, and hours that must be counted ere I see thy face? How shall I charm the interval that hovers between this time, and that sweet time of grace? Your Sister Emma Page 8: Nichols, April 6, 1883. Friend Lizzie. I ask not always in your heart In solitude to be; But wheather mournful; whether blest; Some times remember me. Your Sincere Friend, Mary A. Ryan Remember your occupation on your birthday. Page 9: November the 25th, 1883 Friend Lizzie Rich are thoes(sic) Who Have many Friends From your Friend, C. F. Breneman. Page 10: (Written in german) Gustav Linde, March 23, 1883 Page 11: Nichols, April 4th, 1883 Lizzie Hechtner Pray do not be so fickle As to love each man you see Or you'll get into a pickle Before you're twenty three. Daily plant the trees which shall bring forth flowers to strew your sick bed and garland your grave. May thy path be covered with flowers of the richest And purest attire and that you may spend many Bright hours is my earnest and hopeful desire Is the wish of your sincere friend, Maggie Ryan Page 12: Nichols Iowa Dear Lizzie! When the winds low wailing, Sounds loudly o'er the sea. Think it is thy friend saying, Lizzie play for me. Your Friend Josie. May all thy days glide camly on, Devoid of care or strife, May sorrow never cast a shade Upon thy happy life. Remember the first time we met and how many radishes we ate. ha! ha! ha! Page 13: Friend Lizzie Fond memory come and hover o'er This album page of my dear friend, Enrich her from thy precious store And happy recollections send. If on this page she chance to gaze, In years to come where ere she be, And bring her back one thought of me. Libbie F. Kile, Walnut, Iowa, January 22nd, 1884. Page 14: Avoca, Iowa, March 14, 1884 Dear little Sister, its sweet too be Remembered, by those we love most dear. Therefore I want you to remember me, when this you see, though many the miles apart we be. Your Sister, Mary. Page 15: Avoca, Iowa, February 2, 1885 Dear Lizzie When counting over thy many joys recalled by memory. If twill not dim thy pleasure Then oh give one thought to me. For get me not, E. B. Sheely Don't forget saturday night January 30th 1885 the Dude. Page 16: Adams, Iowa, November 23, 1883 Dear Lizzie The sea of ambition is tempest tossed And thy hopes may vanish like foam But when sails are shivered and rudders lost Pray think of me - at home. Yours as ever, Anna Fitzsimmons, Fruitland, Iowa. Always remember 141 1/2 Patsy Page 17: My Albums open! come and see! What! won't you waste a line on me? Write but a thought, a word or two, That memory may revert to you. You know. Page 18: Nichols, April 1, 1883 Lizzie. Some may wish thee free from care Others joy and wealth I would wish the better far Contentment, blessedness and health. From your friend and singing mate Carrie Sauer. Page 19: West Liberty, April 1, 1883 "Lizzie is your name Single is your station Happy is the little man That makes the alteration" From a Friend Emil E. Wolf Page 20: July 31st, 1885 Friend Lizzie May love peace & endless store be thy lot for ever more A Friend J. S. Benson, Muscatine, Iowa. Page 21: Lizzie: May your Joys be as deep as the ocean, And your Sorrows as light as the foam. Is the Wish of Your Friend, G. A. Wolf South Prairie, Iowa, April 1st, 1883. Page 23: September the 16 Friend Lizzie When you are sitting all alone Reflecting on the past Remember that you have a friend that will forever last. I never try to write for fame So I shall only sign my name, Louisa Meisky. Page 24: Adams, Iowa, July 7, 1883 Dear Lizzie Love many trust few! But always paddle Your own canew. E. Lincoln Page 25: Dear cousin. Lizzie Hechtner is your name And I hope it will remain Till you meet some nice young man Try and change it if you can. Your true cousin Lizzie Hessler, Sterling, Ill. August 14, 1883 Page 26: Dear Sister As half in shade, and half in sun This world its path advances Oh may that side the sun shines on be all that ever meet thy glances May time who cast his blight on all On thee let years so gentle fall they shall not crush on flower beneath. Your loving Sister, Eliza March the 14, 1884 Desire not to live long but to live well how long we live not years but actions tell. Page 27: January 17, 1884 Dear Lizzie, Ah could you look into my heart And wach your image there You would own the sunny loveliness Affection makes it wear. Your Sister, Emma Hector. Purchase not friends by gifts. Page 28: Lone Tree, Mar 16, 1884 Dear Lizzie: Fare the well may peace attend thee, And hope her cheering influences blend. May heaven from every ill defend thee. And bless the home that holds my friend. Each tender friendly recollection Within my heart shall fondly live. This little proof of fond affection, Is not the last I hope to give. Your friend, Mamie T. Hogan. Page 29: When in the course of human life, Five things observe with care: To whom you speak, of whom you speak, How, when, and where. guess who, March, 1884 The girl of my choise(sic) must be free from disguise, Show her heart in her face, And her soul in her eyes. Page 30: Hancock, May 18, 1855 Lizzie In friendships golden chain Consider me a link. Your Sincere Friend, Mary Hoyt. In making friends forsake not the old for the new. Let not our friendship be like the rose to sever, But like the evergreen live for ever. Dont forget the day we went fishing. Rember me when far away. Rember me when wide awake. And send me a piece of cake. Page 31: July 31, 1885 Lizzie May thy life be one long sunshine May no clouds darken thy way. May I ever be remembered Though I am far far away. Yours, H. E. Benson, Muscatine, Iowa. Page 32: Avoca, May 13, 1885. Miss Lizzie. May joy and peace thy footsteps attend. Is the wish of your friend. John Hoyt Page 33: Josie Kuhlman. Page 34: June 14, 1885 Dear Lizzie. When the evening shades are falling. Ore the dark and lonely sea. When the whipperwill is calling. Will you some times think of me. Your sincere Friend, Emma Hardie, Avoca, Iowa. Forget me not Remember the bugs and how you jumped. Page 35: February the 2, 1885, Lizzie: Remember well and bear in mind a good true friend is hard to find and when you find one just and true change not the old one for the new M. Sheely Knox Township, Pott. Page 36: February 2, 1885 Friend Lizzie May all your years In joy be passed And each more happier Than the last. Your Friend, Lettie D. Sheely, Avoca, Iowa. Page 37: February 2, 1885 Friend Lizzie Oh think of it calmly When curtained by night To bury all sorrows And bury them deeply Then gather the sunshine Which gleames on the way It will lighten many burdens When the heart seems weary Gives strength for every trial And cheers each winding faith. Your well wisher, Mary B. Sheely. Page 38: Dear Lizzie Our lives are albums written through With good or ill - with false or true And as the blessed angels turn The pages of our years God grant they read the good with smiles And blot the ill with tears. Your Friend, Mrs. Diana Davidson Nichols, Iowa, August 3rd, 1884. Page 39: Udall, Kansas. February 2, 1885 Accept my friend these lines from me They show that I remember thee. And hope some thought they will retain Till you and I shall meet again. As ever my best wishes, J. F. Allen. Page 40: Nichols, Iowa Lizzie Hechtner May fortune wear a wreathe for thee Of all yer choicest flowers, May all thy years bright ones be, And all thy days as happy hours. April 13, 1883, E. J. Ryan Page 41: Nichols, Iowa, April 2, 1883 Friend Lizzie, Think of me always, Think of me ever Think of the good times We once had together. Yours with Love, Maggie Kavanaugh St. Louis, Missouri. Page 42: Nichols, April 2, 1883 Miss Lizzie: May Heaven protect and keep thee From every sorrow free And grant thee every blessing Is my earnest wish for thee Your friend, Frank Ryan Remember the Dud(?) Page 43: Remember the 6th of Oct 1883 washing dishes on the porch. Dear Lizzie Upon this page of spotless white, At your request these lines I write, That you may see some future day, Perhaps when I am far away. And when these lines you chance to see, I ask you to remember me. Remember with a friendly love, Of your eternal home above. Most Truly Yours, Nela Fitzsimmons October 18, 1883, Fruitland Sta., Muscatine, Iowa. Remember ?. ?. oh how it hurt when you pinched him. Leaves may wither, flowers may die, Friends may forget you but never, shall I. Page 44: Nichols, Iowa, April 22, 1883 Dear Sister Lizzie If words could all my wishes say, Oh! How my tongue would talk away; I wish this day and many more Might on "Dear Lizzie" blessings pour; May health, wealth, love and peace With each succeeding year increase; And Oh! the last come when it may, Be unto thee a happy day. Is the earnest wish of your Sister Alfrieda. (Something in German) Blow on, Blow on, while the bell is ringing. For thee ever more. Page 45: Dear friend Lizzie Look on this cast, and know The hand that bore a nation To its hold from this mute Witness understand and Always understand that you have a friend at hand ----------- Remember me Emma Kile Walnut Station Jan 1884 Page 46: Friend Lizzie. In this album where are written Various thoughts of different pens. Causing you to keep in memory, those regarded as your friends. As a token of my friendship, I leave for you to think of me. When these pages you are turning And those line you chance to se.(sic) Nichols, Iowa, July 31, 1884 Ever your Friend, Matilda A. Haehe Give not to thyself alone. Page 47: Nichols, Iowa, April 9th, 188? Friend Lizzie: Whatever be in life your lot I ask of you forget me not. Truly yours, J. H. Kale. Page 48: At home June 1, '84 Friend Lizzie May your future life be as happy, cheerful, and sweet as the past. Your sincere friend, G. H. Chesebough I met her at the garden gate. Page 49: Home, May 13, 1883 Miss Lizzie Hechtner: "Dare to do right, dare to be true For you have a work no other can do. Do it so bravely, so kindly, so well, Angels will hasten the story to tell. Think sometimes of your friend, Lizzie Kale, West Liberty, Iowa. Page 50: Avoca, March 25, 1884 Remember Me S E Page 51: Jan. 7, 1885 Miss LIzzie Hechtner A Sabbath well spent brings a week of content, and strength for the toils of the morrow; but a sabbath profaned whatsoever be gained, is a certain forerunner of sorrow. Your friend C. M. Sheely, Avoca, Iowa. Page 52: Rember me in your troubels as a few of them I have sean. But a happy life I wish you through this dismeral world; Think of me in your dreams when I be far away, And do not forget me though I be far away We may never meet meet again. It is to Bad S. E., A, Io. Page 53: Dear Lizzie May the angels twine for thee, a wreath of Immortality. Is the wish of your friend Clara Arnold Avoca, Iowa, June 15, 1885 Page 54: Nichols, April, 1883 The names of those you prize and love When steadfast friendship makes them Dear companion of your happier hours Let such alone be gathered here; And when you turn these treasured leaves And see what loved ones here have traced, Let her who penned these careless lines From memory be quite effaced. Your dear friend Kate (and Frank) Remember your birthday!! Remember our ride "Proverbs' Ha Ha Ha Page 55: June 26, 1884 Friend Lizzie, Now my dear friend as we must part And take a long, farewell, The sorrow that it gives my heart I cannot, dare not tell. Your Friend, Hattie. Once more our native vale Our gladdening eyes shall see And o'er the "muddy road's" we have roamed In joy and ecstacy. Page 56: January 9, 1886 Friend Lizzie The gloomest soul is not all gloom The saddest heart is not all saddness And swiftly o'er the darkest gloom There shines some lingering beams of gladness. Your sincerely, Addie Poole. Page 57: Dear friend Lizzie, The heart gives light its beauty. Its glory and its flower. Tis sunlight to the rippling streams And soft dew to the flower. From your friend, Carrie Hardie, Avoca, Iowa. June 14, 1885 Page 58: Dear Lizzie These few lines to you are tendered By a friend, sincere and true; Hoping but to be remembered When I am far away from you. Ever your friend, Mrs. Hoyt. Page 59: Friend Lizzie Be kind and true to yourself And you will never want for Friends or the comforts of life May your path with peace and Pleasure be strewn is the wish of Your friend Edward B. Hoyt. Page 60: June 15, 1884 Friend Lizzie, Remember me my friend, When long long years have flead, When you are gay and happy, and I perhaps am dead. F. H. Fitzsimons, Fruitland, Iowa. Page 61: Nichols To Lizzie May ome bud in memorys Reath bear the name of Tessie Tessie Ryan Page 62: Avoca, April the 12, 1885 Lizzie Last in your album Last in your heart, Last to be remembered First to be forgot. Your Friend, Anna Hoyt Lizzie, accept no one for a lover unless he is kind to his sister and mother. Page 63: Barnesville, Kansas, July 9th, 1883 Dear Friend Lizzie Though rocks and hills divide us, and parted we may forever be, remember always Lizzie a friend to you I will be. But we have a hope when life is o'er to meet on that peaceful shore, where we shall for ever rest in that sweet eden of the blest. Your Friend & Schoolmate, Minnie Richmire