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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
4
Severe storms hinder travel to the north and northwest in March. The Iowa Central road extends the sale of settlers one way tickets to Minnesota and the Dakotas to April 15 22 and 29. Contact your local railroad agent or Geo. 8S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Ia for details.
Senior class at the high school plans a June 6 commencement with a class day on June 5. A meeting chaired by Ray Batterson appointed committees and set carnations for flowers, a motto you will never find us napping, and began program planning.
H Schmidt and Son Co offers a one week window display guess the yards of wall paper trimming an entry to win free wallpaper for your room. Everyone may guess as the company makes it free to all entrants.
Dr. E. B. Fulham plans a brick three story office building on East Second street replacing Thiesen's drug store. The lower floor will have two 20 plus foot store rooms facing Second street, one to house the Thiesen pharmacy. Second and third floors to be offices with Drs. Fulham and Miller occupying a second floor suite. Construction to begin soon with modern conveniences and stone trim.
New summer goods arrive in fresh lots at Geo B Jackson's. Shoppers find clothing, footwear, and accessories perfect for the season with updated selections and promotional pricing throughout the June lineup.
A committee states the alleged fight occurred on West Hill near Appel's hall was orderly, with no police on site, and that the dance proceeded without incident from start to finish, correcting a prior report of a melee and police powerlessness.
A Davenport morning wedding at St. Josephs church unites Bernard Schoo and Kate Kasper with attendants Joseph Kasper and Kate Schoo. A second ceremony joins Clark Nelson and Mamie Littlehof at Rev J N Elliott’s home. The Twentieth Century club met for a lively session on Mormonism Monroe doctrine teaching and education topics.
A Rathbone sisters event at the new Armory hall of Company C drew a smaller crowd due to competing attractions. Attendees enjoyed a well–shaped fast floor and pleasant air as the dance was described as a successful, enjoyable social occasion.
Invitations go out for another swell dance by Company C and friends at the new Armory hall tomorrow evening. Good music promised and a pleasant time ahead for attendees.
A Journal report notes two pieces by Blanche Ewing at Miss Flora Manlove’s pupil recital. She delivered a Garrett dance and A Wayside Flower by L Meyer in her usual excellent manner.
At about 3 30 this afternoon a fire erupted in straw and boards at the rear of Mrs A B Lewis residence between Fourth and Fifth streets 410 Spruce It spread to a false embankment but the origin is undetermined The blaze was near Kurri ger's cigar shop and the hose companies promptly extinguished the flames
Local items report bargain phonograph records at H Schmidt Son Co and Geo B Jackson selling low price under wear. City visitors include H C Griffin R W Moore from Letts J B Boos travels to Allerton, Ella Snyder to Sacramento, Charles Wallace passes through. Community notices invite union meet M W A hall Carnival of Authors Salvation Army event May 1 7 and impletion of new painters union wage scale May 15. Marriage licenses issued Frack Bell and Price Luedtke. Home Missionary Society meets Thursday.
Hetloo reports the queen’s condition is satisfactory this morning. Officials provide a brief update on her health status and any notable developments since yesterday.
Chester Lewis Ruthenberg, six months and thirteen days old, died this morning at 8:30 at his parents home Mr and Mrs Lewis Ruthenberg of South Muscatine. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM at the house conducted by Rev Hertzler.
Mrs Mary Sherry died in Fairport this morning from heart failure. Born in Ireland on March 12 1832 she came to the United States in 1857 and made this country her home. Survived by husband John Sherry two sons and four daughters with one son in Kansas. Funeral Friday at 9 a m St Matthias Church conducted by Rev Father P Laurant.
The Wall Paper Guessing Contest has stirred public intrigue with nearly 200 guesses already submitted at H. Schmidt & son Co. The event prompts local residents to deduce the mystery design as competitors vie for a prize.
H H Arnold, noted real estate and insurance agent, has moved from West Second Street to the Giesler Building at 322 East Second Street. He will occupy a second floor suite and invites former customers to visit. He thanks friends for past patronage and looks forward to continued success.
Pekin businessman WHI Ketterer arrested by Postal Inspector Gilbert on a charge of robbing the Minier post office on March 23. He was placed under a $2,000 bond by federal officials in Peoria on April 30.
Classified note indicates a seven room rental listing on Bartlett Avenue. No further specifics provided such as rent amount or exact neighborhood.
A list of prominent meetings this summer with special rates authorized by the BCRNR in Colorado and surrounding states. Destinations include Denver for the National Convention of the International Sunday School Association and other gatherings such as Ancient Order of Hibernians Biennials, National Letter Carriers, G A R encampment, NEA, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Travelers' Protective Association, Elks, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Knights of Pythias, and Baptist anniversaries among cities like Des Moines Minneapolis Omaha Portland Salt Lake City San Francisco St Paul Seattle Tacoma.
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