Rathbone Sisters to Hold Final Dance at Armory Hall
Due to many requests, the Rathbone Sisters will stage one more dance at the new Armory hall of Company on Tuesday evening. Regular attendants expect a pleasant social gathering. The Muscatine Business College annual picnic at Hershey pasture was canceled by bad weather. a picnic supper followed by games, dancing, and socializing was held at the college.
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Rathbone Sisters
New
Armory Hall of Company
Muscatine Business College
Hershey Pasture
Business College
Obituary of Mrs Julia Morehouse of Springfield Mo
Mrs Julia Morehouse dies at about seventy in Springfield Missouri after brief illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs J A Stephens Mrs Theron Thompson and Mrs R L Thompson and son Edwin Morehouse of Springfield plus sisters Mrs F E Brownell and Mrs Fanny Smucker. Her married name Loomis, she was born in Orange County New York and married Captain LeGrande Morehouse in 1847.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Morehouse
Springfield
R. L. Thompson
J. A. Stephens
Muscatine
Morehouse
Theron Thompson
Edwin Morehouse
Death of Hermann Neimeier in Lake Township
Herman Neimeier died at his son William’s home in Lake township after a brief illness attributed to senility. Born in Germany October 28, 1815, he arrived in Muscatine in 1862 and lived in the county since. Survived by William, Mrs Wind man, and Mary Neimeier. Funeral at William’s Lake township residence Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. George Meier to officiate.
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Herman Neimeier
William
Lake Township
Germany
Muscatine
Wm. Windman
Mary Neimeier
George Meier
Older Muscatine residents plan trips to Europe
A group of elderly Muscatine residents prepare for a sea voyage to Europe this year. James Featherstone left for New York City Saturday to begin his journey, and next week John Weigand, a well known local, will sail on a White Star Line steamer to Glasgow, Scotland, to tour the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
James Featherstone
New York City
John Weigand
White Star Line
Glasgow
Scotland
Royal tour planned for British heir with siblings nearby
The king of Great Britain will travel to London where two brothers and three sisters reside. He will tour the continent afterward, having made thirteen ocean trips and crossed the English Channel nine times. Ex mayor Barney Schmidt and Amos Schott were to depart for the old country. Schott fell ill with rheumatic symptoms and could not start today, though recover expected soon.
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Kingdom of
Great Britain
London
English Channel
Barney Schmidt
Amos Schott
Old Country
Schott
New Bicycles Coming From H Schmidt and Son Co
Local dealer H Schmidt and Son Co announces arrival of new bicycles for the season. The firm notes updated models and pricing shortly after the holiday push. Demonstrations and test rides will be scheduled at the showroom.
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H. Schmidt and Son. Co
Red letter day as First Methodist church adds thirty two members
Yesterday the First Methodist church welcomed thirty two new members and nine baptisms at morning services. Evening worship featured Iva Durham singing with guitar, a moving message on the necessity of the new birth, followed by a large Lord's Supper administered by the pastor with Rev. A Davidson.
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First Methodist Church
Iva Durham
A. Davidson
Musical program at Commercial Club on Trusts and Expansion
A splendid evening program at the Commercial Club includes Sousa King Cotton Pianola Weber Liszt Invitation to Dance and more. Mrs Gobble and Mrs R M Fox perform songs as Hon I B Richman gives an address on Trusts and Territorial Expansion. Othello at the opera house follows.
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Cotton
Sousa
Weber Listz
Romeo and Juliet
Gounod
Mrs. Gobble
I. B. Richman
Herold
LeFarfallette
R. M. Fox
Guess the Wall Paper Yardage at Schmidt Store Window
A promotional window display by H. Schmidt & Son Co invites passersby to estimate the number of yards of wall paper trimmings shown in the window. The nearest guess wins a prize, encouraging customers to step inside and enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Schmidt & Son Co
Armour & Co Rumored Distributing Plant in Muscatine
Rumor spreads that Armour & Co a major meat packing firm may open a distributing depot in Muscatine possibly on 20 acres in Hershey’s pasture. No confirmation from meat dealers or officials about purchases or plans for cold storage and ice making facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour & Co
Muscatine
Hershey
Shortage of Over Sixty Six Million Pounds in Beef Cattle
Chicago cattle receipts for the month show a total of about 196,730,000 pounds based on 206,000 head at 955 pounds each, reflecting a sharp drop from April 1901 when 252,000 cattle averaged 1041 pounds. With lighter weights and high shrink rates, beef in the carcass is projected to be nearly 70,000,000 pounds short of April 1901.
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Chicago
Want ads too late to classify
For rent a fine residence on Eighth street near Iowa Avenue water furnace and modern improvements Rent 15.00 per month See H M Bartlett Attorney at Law over post office Wanted two park place lots cheap Address No 3 Journal For sale cheap Base burner almost new Large size 509 Chest nut street
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Eighth Street
Iowa Avenue
H. M. Bartlett
Park Place
Journal
Chestnut Street
Academy of Science Meeting Change Prompts Read of Paper
The Academy of Science will meet Wednesday evening instead of tonight. Dr. King will read a paper on Bac teria. All members are urged to be present.
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Academy of Science
King
Island Cemetery Work Day for Volunteers May First
On Thursday May 1 men interested in Island cemetery are asked to assemble in the morning at the cemetery to finish unfinished work and cultivate newly planted trees.
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Island Cemetery
McCurdy Moves to New Modern Groceries Quarters
Grocer McCurdy relocates to a remodeled building on East Second Street. The new store, just doors from the old site, features modern layouts to showcase stock and enhance appearance, aiming to boost his already large trade.
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McCurdy
East Second Street
Brandt couple returns home from Burlington visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Brandt arrived home this morning on the Firefly from Burlington where they were visiting Mrs Brandt's parents. Mrs Brandt's sister Miss Luedde accompanied them and will visit in the city for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brandt
Burlington
Wall Paper Guessing Contest At Schmidt and Son Co
Free contest announced by H Schmidt and Son Co invites participants to guess wallpaper in a window display. No purchase required and winners to be announced by post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Schmidt and Son Co
Advertising Directories and Publication Listings
A detailed catalog describing a reference work listing every publication in the United States and territories, with classed lists for Agricultural and Religious presses. The volume is bound in morocco with gilt edges and stamped, offered for $2 prepaid from Lord & Thomas in Chicago.
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U. S
Canada
Cuba
Alaska
New Island
Morocco
Lord & Thomas
Chicago
Ill
Early Justice and a Judge’s Narrow Margin of Sentencing
A Chicago Chronicle excerpt recalls frontier justice, noting Samuel Gustine Thompson’s lobbying for Northern Pacific and a sparse district court scene. A murderer faces sentence, the judge cites political votes, and the convict offers a game fix to influence elections. The judge suspends the sentence, warning of political peril.
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Administration of Justice
Northern Pacific Railroad
Samuel Gustine Thompson
Jay Cooke
Northern Pacific
Mr. Cooke
Philadelphia
Mr. Thompson
John Smith
Chicago Chronicle
Not a bicycle but a tricycle for all ages
Not a bicycle but a tricycle, anyone can ride it and you cannot fall off. The device helps elderly gentlemen and ladies overcome fear of falling and is on display at H Schmidt and Son Co up to date store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Schmidt and Son Co
Local Correspondents Report A Busy Iowa City Day
Iowa City residents Will Musser and R. W. Moore visited the city for business. W. Paugh of Columbus Junction also transacted affairs here. A.M.E. church hosts Cantata Ten Virgins and a grand concert on April 29. Justice Eversmeyer sentences Charles Walker to 15 days for intoxication and Hank Mateer to 10 days for drunkenness. Iowa lodge No 2 A F and A M set April 29 meeting for third degree. Miss Mary E. Wilson to speak on missionary work in India at German M E church at 7:30.
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A. M. E. Church
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
Malone
Wm. Tucker
H. S. Howe
Mary E. Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church
India
M. E
Fourth and
Cedar Streets
Funeral Service For Mrs Frances R Little Held At Local Baptist Church
The funeral of Mrs Frances R Little was held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the Baptist church. A large crowd attended to mourn the loss of a good woman. The Rebekahs attended in a body. Pallbearers were A W Scott Sylvan Plumly Z W Hutchinson A W Hine A K Raff and G W Porter.
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Frances R. Little
The
Baptist Church
Rebekahs
A. W. Scott
Sylvan Plumly
Z. W. Hutchinson
A. W. Hine
A. K. Raff
G. W. Porter
Amusing misidentification of General Hunter at camp
A reporter seeking General Hunter finds him in plain clothes resting under a tree. A soldier quietly helps by holding the horse, while the general remains amused, exposing the correspondent’s mistake and prompting laughter before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Shenandoah Army
Grant
General Hunter
1902 Lord and Thomas Directory Pocket Guide
The 1902 Pocket Directory of the American Press from Lord & Thomas has just appeared. It offers a popular handy desk or pocket size and is more complete than ever with features of special interest to all engaged in press work.
We Sell Stacks of Wallpaper Display Window Trimmings
A small-ad style notice describes wallpaper stacks for sale and highlights a week’s worth of wallpaper rolls shown in the window as sample trimmings.
Public Notice of Intention for Sub Sewer District 10 Muscatine
City council of Muscatine Iowa lays out Sub Sewerage District No 10 of Main Sewerage District No 1. Plat schedule and cost estimate filed for inspection. estimated cost 1806 dollars. Notice sets hearing for May 6 1902 and details assessment against abutting parcels.
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City of
Muscatine
Iowa
Sycamore Street
Eighth Street
Chestnut Street
1Th Street
Iowa Avenue
Fulham Avenue
Kemble and
Fuller's Add
9Th Street
9Th
Tenth Street
Sycamore
Tenth
Esas
Special Low Rate to California by Iowa Central
Iowa Central offers one way excursion tickets toCalifornia from all Iowa and Illinois stations during March and April at a special low rate. Tours depart every Tuesday in March and April in elegant tourist cars with modern conveniences. For full information, call your local Iowa Central agent or write Gee. Baty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Illinois Central
U Homeseeker
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Tara
Albert Sea
Cedar Rapids
Onawa
Sioux Falls
Fort Dodge
New
Southern Homeseeker
Ohio River
Yazoo Valley
Mississippi
E. P. Skene
Chicago
Homeseeker
Iowa
Cedar Palls
Albert Lea
Illinois Central Railroad
South Dakota
Minnesota
Ackley
le Mars
California
Ilinois Central
Iowa Central Road
Ilinois
Pacific Coast
Coast
Iowa Central
Batty
Marshalltown
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Europe
G. D. Rumery
Muscatine Island
D. H. Westbrook
Letts
General Custer, Jr
D.H. Westbrook
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago Drover’s Journal
Umschied & Seiler
M'Curdy
Chamberlin
Krxpt & Co
William Owen
J. W. McConnell
Camilla Reynolds
Owen Company
Othello
Will Musser
Iowa City
City
R. W. Moore
W. Paugh
Columbus Junction
Chas. P. Hanley
Drew Davidson
Washington
M. H. Truesdell
Davenport
C., R.L. & P. Railroad Company
A. Gottbrecht
el Paso
Aurora
H. M. Letts
F. B. Letts
F. W. Eversmeyer
Charles Walker
Hank Mateer
Hudson
Wererre. Kreotz & Co
Brothers Byrne
Ridgewood
Brooklyn
New York Times
Lord & Thomas Directory
Homeseekers
Umit
J. F. Merry
Pass
Dubuque
Muscatine Lumber & Box Company
B. 2d St
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