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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
4
Local items note visitors to Muscatine from Letts Columbus Junction Davenport and St Louis. Notices cover meetings weather water levels travel shipments shoes autos and a paralysis update for W D Burk with community concern.
Local Democrats buzzed with rumors that William Jennings Bryan was in Muscatine this morning. A shoe dealer and others claimed sighting him, but Bryan was in Clear Lake giving a lecture. He will appear in Columbus Junction tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. to discuss "The Conquering Nation."
The Salvation Army schedules a meeting tonight at the hall. Brother Heath of Galesburg will conduct a special service and is described as experienced and worthy of a large audience. All are invited to attend and hear him.
A notice announces a meeting of Button Workers on Thursday evening August 7 at 8 o'clock in Assembly Hall. The message lists the president as the contact point for attendance or questions.
Dense crowds welcomed the king on his return to London from Portsmouth at 5 39 this evening. He appeared free of fatigue and left the train unassisted.
Lot 14 in block 48 near Monroe street is offered for sale for $100. Enquiries can be made in the afternoons at 1119 East Second.
A cutting affray at the Baker railroad camp near Baker Township left Guy Baker with a badly cut left arm. Norris, the camp driver, was arrested after a dispute over water for the cook. Norris waived preliminary examination and was bound over to the next grand jury on $500 bond. He remains in jail without bond as his case moves forward with attorney E. M. Warner.
A traveling man rushed to the police stating a thief stole his valise after buying stamps at the post office. Chief Rice found the valise safe in the baggage room at the depot, defeating the thief and leaving the man unimpressed with Muscatine’s security.
Adam Nollard died this morning from dysentery at his home 308 West Sixth street. Born in the city in 1851 he lived there all his life and suffered convulsions. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Christena Nollard and two brothers Jake Nollard of Kansas City and Geo Nollard of California. Funeral at the family residence Friday at 2 PM with Rev Jans of the German Evangelical church officiating.
Frank E. Scott, who had an exciting Des Moines experience last week, has not been heard from by relatives in Muscatine. Des Moines papers report nothing on the case, and it is thought he left the city. He may be at his brother’s at Valley Junction. a telegram was sent to verify. If unlocated soon, a thorough search will begin, though his family believes he is with a brother.
A premature fireworks explosion at the Modern Woodmen district meeting in Iowa City caused a panic last night. Four men suffered burns and jumped from the stand. identified as A. L. Calkins Edward Shai Fred Calkins and Ray Byers.
Society items report a charming surprise gathering yesterday at Mrs J Hagerman’s residence hosted by a group of lady friends. Games and social chat filled the afternoon with refreshments served and two medallions presented to the hostess. Attendees included Mrs Barsh Mrs Seidlitz Mrs Braun and daughter Miss Josephine Mrs Harry Horst Mrs P C Price Mrs R Howe Mrs J M Connor Mrs D Bolling Mrs Kerr Mrs Ed Hagerman Mrs Charles Hagerman Mrs Deutsch man Mrs Mary Gundrum Mrs Baker and daughters Frama Lenora and Mrs Groth.
Harry Hutchinson hosted a pleasant bathing party in Osao locale last evening for visiting Oskaloosa friends. Col. and Mrs. D. W. Jackson led the group to Neselbush Point across the river. Attendees included Miss Bessie Jarvis, Miss Julia Hutchinson, Miss Florence Stuart of Clinton, Miss Spencer, Miss Lacey, Miss Roberts of Oskaloosa, and C. R. Musser, Ralph Stafford, Harry Hutchinson, Will Jayne, and Arthur Oppenheimer.
A railroader dined at Geo. Volger on Front Street this noon and refused to pay. After a heated dispute, a restaurant assistant stepped outside and struck him twice, forcing payment of 25 cents. No arrests were made and order returned to normal.
Tromsoe Norway Aug 6 The Baldwin Zeigier polar expedition returns amid charges of mysterious deaths on the steamer America. Capt Johannsen seeks maritime court review after being removed as commander. Mate Menander promoted. America reached Honningsvaag Aug 1 for repairs. coal supply depleted and provisions running low.
Negotiations for the merger of Walter Vrooman and George F. Washburn cooperative interests have closed. Kansas City becomes the headquarters of a new co operative concern combining the Peoples Trust of Boston and the Western Co operative Association with about $2,000,000 capital. Washburn named general manager. Vrooman to promote expansion and propaganda of cooperation.
Washington Aug. 6. An important general order by Chaffee on the Philippines was made public today. It notes active hostilities and directs special attention to troop discipline, regard for human rights, and personal privilege during operations in the Philippines.
Immigration statistics show that among adults who landed in New York last year 62 percent of Syrians 55 percent of Italians 31 percent of Poles and 21 percent of Greeks could neither read nor write.
Washington reports Ambassador White has sent his resignation from Berlin. The move will take effect on November 7 and was immediately forwarded to the president.
Des Moines reports the idea of a Democratic daily newspaper hinges on the state convention's outcome. If harmony prevails and factions unite, a daily may launch. if last year's fights recur, funding and viability seem doubtful. The convention's direction will determine the venture.
American citizens of Polish birth show interest in a Washington statue project honoring Count Casimir Pulaski, the Lithuanian who served with distinction in the Revolutionary War.
Sculptor Rupert Schmid sues Mrs Leland Stanford for more than 19000 dollars claiming payment due for extra work on the frieze of the Stanford memorial arch in Palo Alto.
The Muscatine North & South By Co announces April 2 1902 service changes with trains to Burlington Peoria and west routes. Connections include Iowa Central lines at Elrick and Flrick Junctions with schedules for Saturdays and Mondays noted by General Agent Charles Howard.
Daily and Sunday trains listed for Iowa Central routes including No 3 St Paul Express at 8 10 p m No 5 Mason City Mall ex Sup 11 59 a m No 23 Way Freight ex Sun 10 e m Going South includes No 6 Peoria Mall ex Sun 2 45 p m No 4 Peoria Express daily 5 36 m and No 16 Way Freight ex Sun 1 50 p m Coupon tickets available to all points in United States Canada and Mexico for rates call Geo S Batty Marshalltown IA or L Seeverg Elrick Junction IA for details
The notice lists steamer departures from Carnival City ports. Davenport routes include STEAMER HELEN AIR at 6:30 am on Mon Wed Fri and STEAMER W J YOUNG JR at 7 pm Mon Wed Fri. Burlington departures show HELEN BLAIR at 8:30 pm Mon Wed Fri and W J YOUNG JR at 2 pm Tue Thu Sat. For details call W A Blair or W G Jilock, Telephone 49.
The Diamond Jo Line lists steamers Dubuque and Quincy departures northbound at 7:00 am and southbound at 11:30 am with service from St Louis St Paul and Muscatine. The calendar shows multiple June to September dates and travel times between Muscatine St Louis St Paul with cross-day arrivals and departures.
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