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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
7
Emile Sherman of Edgington visits with friends in the city. Mrs Ed Zeidler and Mrs Paul Stein metz spent yesterday in Davenport. Dr A E Myrick departs for Chicago to locate. Catherine Cornwell visits relatives in West Liberty then heads home to Colorado after two weeks east.
A promotional note urges readers to try OO-TO for health neglect risks, claiming quick cures for cuts burns and bruises and promising proven results from thousands of users. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
The adjourned council session reaffirmed paving plans despite contract and notice issues. Officials approve pressed vitrified brick on edge with a sand foundation and Ohio sandstone curbing. changes to Improvement District 19 dates and starting Aug 19.
The council orders Done engineer to pursue sidewalks and directs Gremmel and the Oat Meal Co to raise paving along conveyors. The B C R N and A R Co must place flagmen at East Second Street crossings within 30 days. Amendments adjust completion to November 1 1901 and discuss absorption tests for brick in the pavement. The lighting committee will study Davenport and Peoria systems.
The Musserville community hosted a 21st birthday surprise for Mark Taylor with music by George Elfers mandolin club and refreshments. Other items note Miss Alberta Berry hosting Sunday school, a porch fainting incident involving Mrs. Levi Barnard, and Musser Lumber Company along with box companies receiving rafts of lumber. A new baggage car brings a hoped for train upgrade for the Western line.
The Noble Redmen held a regular meeting last evening and installed new officers on their thrones including F4oward O'Brien Prophet Phil Mackey Sachem Herman Tadewald Senior Sagamore Frank Johnson Junior Sagamore Fred Washburn Chief of Records Will Hine Collector of Wampan John Rowan Keeper of Wampan Floyd Whitman First Sau nap George Christopherson Second Sau nap Fred Hampton Guard of Wigwam William Cogrove Guard of Forest. After the installation the tribe enjoyed a smoker.
Des Moines reports show Cummins backers anxious to remove John Herriott from the slate to keep a nomination path open. Politicians say loyalty to Herriott could force multiple ballots and potential defections from Cummins’ delegates. With Cedar Rapids convention looming, many see numerous chance elements and tight race dynamics.
L Stephens of Kewanee NL is in the city. Mrs. Dave Blankenhorn of Letts spent yesterday visiting and shopping. R L Reiley, editor of the Wapello Tribune, was a business visitor in town. Mr and Mrs H W Lewis were bound for West Liberty to visit Mrs Lewis's parents. James Stockdale left after a two week visit for Schenectady NY. Mrs James Turkington rode the Firefly home to Letts after a day in the city. T Ray Brown left for Davenport to take a position in R G Dunn offices. Supt H T Fiske of the street railway learned of his mother’s death in Cleveland and left this morning on the 10:43 train. Mrs S B Lafferty’s two daughters arrived for a visit with their grandparents Mr and Mrs J S Kulp. Louise Rieckhoff, returning from ten days away, resumes work at Lilly's store.
Removal notice states the cigar factory of Kurriger Bros. moved from 110 East Second Street to 309 West Seventh Street. J. P. Kurriger leaves for health reasons while Henry F. Kurriger will continue taking orders and guarantee the same high quality of materials and workmanship.
Itinerary suggests a vacation to Clear Lake Iowa with cool climate and amusements. Iowa Central offers low round trip fares. details from ticket agents or a booklet. Mail inquiries to Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
A Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley railroad offers a pleasant journey with full comforts. Stopovers are allowed at Buffalo on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia via this line. Read the Journal free news.
Carl Ware and night operator Barnett of the C. R. L. & P. announce plans to move west with the country. They have held steady posts, earned friends, and received releases from headquarters. They will depart next week, take leave, then head for Utah around the 12th or 14th of the month.
A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for Muscatine County sheriff subject to the county convention decision. The statement acts as a formal entry in the party’s selection process with no further program details.
Pan diet's band headlines a weekly open air concert in the court square this evening with a strong turnout expected. The program includes Dawn of Freedom March Burger Niagara Overture Jumping Jack Jubilee Walter and Rabbit Foot Two Step Old Kentucky Black Cat March Cupid's Pleadings Hands Across the Sea March and Sousa pieces.
Readers are invited to enjoy a peaceful retreat at Clear Lake Iowa with opportunities for fishing sailing and bathing. The area markets low tourist rates via the Iowa Central railway and advises asking the ticket agent for details.
Advertises Ely Brothers remedy for nasal catarrh and a cold in the head. A small amount placed in the nostrils soothes inflamed surfaces, relieves pain, cleanses and heals, with immediate relief. Sold by druggists or mailed for 50 cents from New York address.
The annual Iowa Camp Meeting is in session at Clear Lake Iowa and runs until July 28. It will be succeeded by the Northwest Epworth League Assembly from July 29 to August 6. A splendid program of speakers and entertainment is planned with low round trip rates via Me N S and Iowa Central Route. Write for booklet to Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa. 724 87.
Henry Gardner, foreman at the Roy al Button factory, was hit in the eye by a piece of steel. The injury was painful but not considered dangerous.
The Street Car Company will sell eight fares for 25 cents each evening from 7:30 to 11:30, except Sundays Wednesdays and Saturdays. The scheme, tried in July, attracted many riders, though not as many as expected, and will continue to meet growing demand.
The ad asserts Ten thousand demons gnawing at one’s vitals are replaced by relief from severe itching caused by piles. Doan’s Ointment is promoted as a universal cure that never fails.
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