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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
4
Blanchard Packing Co on West Second street keeps fresh meat prices at 6 to 15 cents per item with no more than 15 cents for any cut and says prices are even below Davenport. Beef is two year old, corn fed. pork 12 to 15 cents. ham slightly higher.
The high bridge, built in 1890, is about to undergo extensive repairs to curb wear. The project will likely cost the company a considerable amount before completion.
Tuesday. If its coffee you need see our lines. Randolph Tea and Coffee Co. at 415 Mulberry Street offers a wide range and quick service. Call 1043 for details.
Citizens of the Fourth ward convened at the Relief Hose House to urge a new poverty flat school. Will Appel chaired. Aaron Engle and O L Pyeatt led, with a three member committee drafting resolutions. Residents signed resolutions urging the board of education to act.
High winds over 48 hours churned the Mississippi into breakers and whitecaps making navigation nearly impossible. The lumber raft of 9,500,000 feet split near Moore bar after the Saturn and Pathfinder struggled to guide two hundred cribs of lumber downriver, with portions captured by fishers and stranded on sandbars as crews fought to salvage sections and prevent total loss.
The river near the city ran rough today with waves described as mountain high, challenging operations of the Gilbert-Hedge Lumber company as they navigated the hazardous conditions. Local workers faced the hazard while attempting to secure logs and maintain transport along the river.
About forty members of the Ladies of the Maccabees visited the country home of Mrs. Thomas Hoopes on Monday afternoon. They decorated carriages in order colors, enjoyed a warm welcome, and left remembrances for the Hoopes couple along with a fine supper. In Muscatine the Retail Clerks Union met at Assembly Hall with Frank Dethoff elected organizer and shown strong enthusiasm for ongoing work.
The Mothers Club held an engaging meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs Barry's residence. Attendance was lighter than usual but the program was well rendered and informative. Mrs Schenck led the roll call and parliamentary drill, while Mrs Ryan sent a prepared paper on forest preservation. Mrs Schenck read a notable piece on habit and complaint. Business matters were reviewed and set for the next regular meeting at Mrs Schenck's on May 5.
Washington report states Congressman Babcock remains in a dangerous condition today with medical updates uncertain.
Reports say H F Balch vice president of the railroad and principal contractor is very ill delaying the Muscatine North and South extension to Burlington. Officials expect to resume work with vigor once Balch recovers.
In Muscatine the younger generation fuels local sports fervor with plans for grand circuit racing in Columbus Junction and notable school field day efforts. National League results headline recent baseball action with several scores, while Bob Fitzsimmons posts a forfeit aimed at a Jeffries rematch. College track sets marks at Marshall Field as Magee and Speth break records.
An advertisement proclaims brisk bicycle sales with the line good bicycles only. H Schmidt & Co or H Schmidt appears as the retailer behind the offer.
Washington April 22 officials announced that Gen Smiths Philippines court martial, under direct orders of President Roosevelt, will not be reviewed by Gen Chaffee. War department officials say the action lets Chaffee press charges or testify, signaling a possible end to Smiths army career.
The St James Gazette urges war on the Morgan organization of shipping interests and calls for direct trade with Canada to be fostered. The April 22 report frames the stance as a push for expanded Canadian commerce and reduced Morgan influence.
Daniel Wood died Sunday afternoon at 1 30. Born October 13 1823 in Washington county Iowa he married Caroline Amelia Cox August 24 1843. Nine children from that union four living. First wife died 1876. second wife Mary Ann Brunt died 1902. Funeral from son J W Wood 1110 East Second St conducted by Ensign Harrington and Capt Reynolds Salvation Army. Interment in Fairport cemetery.
Dr A B Clapp formerly of Davenport and a homeopathic physician of experience has chosen Muscatine for his new practice. A Iowa State University graduate and a young man, he will join the city’s skilled medical corps. Office at 315 East Second Street.
The state society held its annual Davenport meeting last Saturday afternoon. Major J. T. Davidson of Davenport was chosen as delegate to the national convention and Henry Cadle of Davenport as alternate. The session ended with an elaborate banquet.
Through tourist sleepers daily to California via El Paso. Rates and information at C R L P ticket office. G M Gould, Agent. March 1 to April 30 1902 offers to Utah Montana and Salt Lake Ogden Helena Butte with connections to California via Salt Lake City and the Great Rock Island Route.
R W Moore of Letts and G A Salman of Columbus Junction were in the city on business. St Johns offers choices of strawberries and citrus while Miss Mabel Jackson returns from Colfax. J C Gay of Columbus Junction and Mrs Gardner with Mrs Leese of Ontario arrive aboard the Chicago El Paso limited, to visit Mrs Elliott. Initiation at Brotherhood of American Yeomen is planned this evening. Muscatine business college to hold an annual picnic at Hershey pasture with water access and shade. students anticipate next Friday outing.
H. Schmidt & Son Co promotes Imperial models with widespread adoption and claims improved affordability and performance for riders, urging readers to choose their bicycles as a superior option.
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