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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1902

Page

4

Local travel and shop notices mention Davenport trip and hosiery

Mrs. Fred Block and Rev. F F Beckerman rode the Firefly to Davenport for a day. B E Lilly promotes fancy hosiery with Gibson suits and silk jackets featured. Dr Hubbard from Columbus Junction arrived on the Firefly for business and calling on friends. Mrs John Knopp and daughter Helen returned from Rock Island and Moline on the Firefly.

Dr. Hubbard Columbus Junction John Knopp Helen Rock Island Moline F. F. Beckerman Trinity Church Davenport

Elegant new line of menswear at Lillys

Miss Geneva Little has joined the stamp agency in charge of D T Eaton as stenographer and bookkeeper. The M W A will hold its regular meeting with four candidates to be initiated. Mr and Mrs A S Lawrence returned home from Ames Iowa after learning their son Jay, a college student there, was accidentally shot by a fellow student and moved home for recovery.

Geneva Little Business College Stamp Agency D. T. Eaton Mrs A. S. Lawrence Wilton Ames Iowa Jay

Mission Circle Meets at Mrs Walton Home

The Mission Circle of the Baptist church held a 3:30 p.m. meeting at the pleasant home of Mrs Walton. The Lily lighthouse tender has left Paducah for spring light inspections and may reach these waters soon. Harold Asthalter, visiting, leaves for Iowa City to resume studies at the state university. Nellie Peck, night operator, lies seriously ill with her brother in Trenton, Missouri advised. The Eastern Star supper at Nick Achter building drew a large crowd, with many guests unable to wait for service. Electa Chapter reports a successful event and chicken pie.

Mission Circle of the Baptist Church U.S Lily Paducah Harold Asthalter Jacob Asthalter Iowa City State University Nellie Peck Mississippi Valley Telephone Company John Trenton The Eastern Star Nick Achter West Second Street Electa Chapter

Women Learn to Be Beautiful Tonight at Armory Hall

Dr. Cristian presents two lectures in Muscatine on beauty culture. The demonstrations and information promise practical value for women of all ages. The press praises the lectures as a social and cultured event of the season.

Armory Hall Cristian Muscatine

Guarantee for Green's Syrup of Tar Refund Offer

The undersigned agree to refund the money on a 60 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and offer a 25 cent bottle with money refunded if not satisfied. Nesper & Co. J. J. Havercamp G. A. Riemcke W. B. Barkalow J.T. Keuchmar.

Green Nesper & Co J. J. Havercamp G. A. Riemcke W. B. Barkalow J.T. Keuchmar

New Houses for Sale in Desirable City Areas

Titus and Jackson advertise modern new houses with improvements for sale on reasonable terms. Do not rent when ownership is affordable.

Titus & Jackson

Knights and Ladies Meet at G A R Hall Thursday

All members of Knights and Ladies of Golden Precept will meet at G A R hall on Thursday evening April 10 at 7 30. All new members bring your policies with you. Per order President.

Knights and Ladies of Golden Precept G. A. R. Hall

Delineator Now Ready at B. E. Lilly’s

Mrs. H. T. Fiske traveled to Davenport to visit friends for the day. Miss Lillian Brichard will go to Rock Island tomorrow for a visit with relatives. Mrs. K. D. Curtis left this morning for Rock Island to spend a few days with relatives and friends.

B. E. Lilly's H. T. Fiske Davenport Lillian Brichard Rock Island K. D. Curtis

Editorial policy statement on free expression in columns

The Journal grants writers free use of this column and presents opinions as expressions of ideas without endorsing or opposing them. The paper states it intends neither to approve nor disapprove the sentiments published.

Bridge toll dispute sparks letter from City Attorney

City Attorney Devitt responds to Theron Thompson letter over Muscatine Bridge tolls. He recalls a 1898 petition to reduce tolls to fifteen cents and asserts the council granted the petition but must decide if it can enforce the ordinance. Devitt defends his prior stance and warns against false reporting.

Theron Thompson Devitt Muscatine Thompson J. F. Devitt

Paint Paint Paint at Ev Prandenbure's Red Paint Store

An eye catching display touts a wide stock of red paint at Ev Prandenbure's Red Paint Store with emphasis on a full range of shades and branding.

Ev. Prandenbure’s

Annual Meeting at City Hall for Bridge Company Tonight

The annual meeting of the bridge company is set for 7 o'clock this evening at city hall. Stockholders are expected to present plans for improvement amid recent discussions. The toll road stockholders will also hold a meeting tonight.

The Bridge Company Toll Road

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