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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1902

Page

4

Red Cross Fracas Rocking State Lodge Heads and Funds

Local Ancient Order of the Red Cross members plan a Tuesday meeting to seek recovery of dues and assets after the Bankers' Union of Omaha took control. Reports accuse Dr. E. C. Spinney of Omaha of seizing books and funds, with injunctions and receivership sought in Waverly court. Company C prepares for annual inspection tonight at the Armory.

Vinton Iowa Order of the Red Cross E. C. Spinney Omaha Winton Lodge No. 57 Waverly Bankers’ Union of Red Cross Bankers’ Union Company C Armory Hall West Second Street

City inspection to be led by Major Hume

Officers announce a city inspection led by Major Hume with public invitation. Citizens and friends are asked to witness the event as the unit prepares for the street inspection.

Major Hume

Adjutors Adjourn Until Tuesday For Jury Trials

Thursday afternoon Judge House adjourned court until Tuesday morning when the petit jury is summoned to appear. The court outlines numerous cases set for trial including Clara Koll versus Frank Chayka and Howard Chandler versus J. H. Canon among others.

House Clara Koll Frank Chayka Fulhiam and Miller Herman Bierman Howard Chandler J. H. Canon Maggie Nolte Jacob Steibling J. C. Coster Frank Ashcraft M. C. Struble Joel Cheno

Imperial Bicycles Hit Fast Pace In 1992 Pitch

H. Schmidt & Son Co promotes Imperial bicycles claiming 1992 will be the greatest year with fast performance and low prices. The ad urges buyers to choose Imperial as the best value wheel option.

Imperial H. Schmidt & Son Co

LaGrille Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated

Thursday marked the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. LaGrille at 1008 East Tenth Street. The couple wed in New York City April 3, 1852, later living in Fair Haven Connecticut before settling in Muscatine in 1861 where they have resided for over forty years. Their children Ida E. LaGrille, John J. LaGrille, Robert LaGrille and grandchildren gathered for the hearthside celebration with many friends offering congratulations.

LaGrille East Tenth Street Timothy J. LaGrille Ida E John J Robert Sarah A. Davis New York City John S. Mitchell Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Norfolk Street Fair Haven Conn Muscatine

Pentzer Family Moves to Muscatine for Law and Real Estate

Mr and Mrs F S Pentzer of Wilton relocate to Muscatine to operate a general law loan and real estate business. He is a tenor singer known in Wilton and Muscatine and will join local professionals, taking offices above Reinermunds and residing at 316 West Fourth Street.

F. S. Pentzer Wilton Muscatine Pentzer Presbyterian Church Mr. Pentzer Reinermund West Fourth Street

Eaco flour car arrives. quality sells it

McCurdy at 320 East Second announces a new shipment of Eaco flour. Local residents are urged to ask neighbors about the product and its quality as a selling point.

Eaco McCurdy East Second

Local merchants tout prices and spring goods

Local notices promote Thiesen's kidney pills for backache and sample availability, fresh eggs at Van Gent's, and latest styles from Hine Bros Daylight City Hat Store. Citizens and visiting professionals fill the day with business, meetings, and social events across Muscatine.

van Gent's Hine Bros Daylight City Daylight City Hat Store New York

Woodman and Royal Neighbors Dime Social at Woodman Hall

Tonight a dime social at Woodman Hall features music by Mrs Nietzel and Mr Goff with opening address by Hon Devitt. Performances include violin and piano duets by Miss Helen Braun and Master Carl Braun, recitations by Miss Helen Block and Miss Goetzman, a trio by Mrs Chas Hoefflin Heller and Mr Goff, and a Bridal Scene Drill. Refreshments will be served and a grand social time is guaranteed.

Woodman Hall Nietzel

Elkins Paroled by Iowa House In Reconsidered Vote

Des Moines reports the Iowa House reconsidered the Elkins case this afternoon and passed a parole 48 to 35, granting release of the young convict from Anamosa.

House Anamosa Des Moines Elkins

New Styles of Boot & Packard Korrect Shape Shoes Arrive

Leysen's Shoe Store debuts ten new styles of men's fine Boot & Packard Korrect Shape shoes in leather options. Prices set at 3.50 and 4 per pair. Customers invited to view the collection.

Boot & Packard Leysen

Osthoff to Preach First Sermon at Muscatine Church

Rev. E. C. Osthoff of Minden Iowa has accepted a call from the German Congregational church of Muscatine. He will preach his first sermon next Sunday. Everyone is cordially invited.

E. C. Osthoff Minden German Congregational Church of

Rambler Bicycles At H Schmidt and Son Co

Rambler bicycles are advertised at H Schmidt and Son Co with display and stock details. The listing highlights models, prices, and shop location for local buyers.

Rambler Bicycles H. Schmidt & Son Co

Silver Grill Chop House Captures City Style

Muscatine enjoys metropolitan vibes as the Silver Grill displays dainty cleanliness and modern updates. Saturday night patrons will hear fine music with new popular airs, inviting everyone to the chic dining spot.

Muscatine Silver Grill Chicago

Silver Grill Sets Pace in Muscatine Dining

Frank Nelson's Silver Grill Chop House leads Muscatine restaurant scene with dainty cooking and up-to-date standards. The establishment is praised for cleanliness, freshness, and serving the best market offerings, making its name a guarantee of quality.

Frank Nelson Silver Grill Muscatine

Stated Convocation of Washington Chapter No 4 R A M

The notice calls a stated convocation Friday evening April 4 at 7 30 with business of importance and work. Attendance urged. By order of the M E H priest Geo C Winn Sec.

Washington

Largest wall paper line shown in the city by H Schmidt & Son

H Schmidt and Son Co advertises a free paste problem solved with a new paste and a large line of wall papers on display. Remnants offered cheap.

H. Schmidt & Son Co New York San Francisco Cristian

Red Cross Meeting To Close Order This Week

A meeting of the Ancient Order of the Red Cross is scheduled for Tuesday evening next week. Due to unforeseen circumstances this is likely the final gathering to wind up all order business and all members are urged to attend.

Order of the Red Cross

To New York via Niagara Falls by Lehigh Valley Rail

A pleasant Lehigh Valley railroad journey to New York and Philadelphia via Niagara Falls. The service features solid vestibule trains dining car service a la carte and stopovers allowed on through tickets.

New York Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad Philadelphia

Lehigh Valley Rail Offers Through Trains Chicago to New York

Luxury vestibule service runs without change between Chicago and New York or Philadelphia with stop overs allowed at Niagara Falls.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Chicago New York Philadelphia Niagara Falls

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East Second Street McColm McColm Bry Goods Company Union Dr. E C. Spinney Banker’s Union of Studebaker M. Benham Muscatine, Iowa Open Mulberry Geo. Kranz K. P Iowa Ave N. Mulberry Judge House Maquoketa Weth R. O. Thompson Patrick Tomney Joseph Hutchings Lulu Hutchings Frank Freeman R. O. McGaughey H. N. McDonald Helen C. Stephenson J. H. Clark EE. O. Burnside J. M. Seo John Nischwetz Philip Kopp M. M. Heinly Carl Hagerman the Reed Piano Erwin M. Randall Tillie Schultz Father Muscatine Electric Railway Co Catharine Nyenhuis Peter Bigalow Walter Kaiser Next Friend M. O. Stanwood E. B. Fulhiam Ernest Phelps Wilson's Shoe Store W. A. Cooling Thiesen H. H. Carson Iowa City I. H. Carson Kemble’s B.H. Gabriel E. L. Kemptner East Fifth C. M. Harragan Ella Moynahan The City Joseph Morrison Randolph Tea & Coffee Co Mulberry Street Muscatine County Iowa Avenue J. M. Beck Will Musser F. J. Byrne Joiner Davison Wapello Commercial Bank Wm. Cooper Akron, O John Schomberg Columbus Junction Jacob Schomberg East Ninth Street Electa Chapter Eastern Star Nick Achter Order Eagle Lodge No. 10 Messrs Tillie and Dolsen Buck’s Sherwin-Williams Woodman & Royal Neighbors H. F. Barnard R. IL & P. Railway OF Marketing Pettijohn C. O. D. Grocery Last Hill Tel Kneese Chop House Geo. C. Winn Sec J. H. Pitchforth PHONE Blanchard Packing Co C. E. Richard Armory Paris Academy of Polytechnics Mme. Bernhardt Mme. L. Mayer, B. D Directo Amberlin Krypt & Co James L. McCabe Maloney’s
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