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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
8
Catfish and other fishes such as black bass buffalo perch sunfish are offered at Con. Koeh Ver Fish Market. P. H. Fifers sells ice. Thiesen features a talcum powder supply. Various local residents travel or visit, including morning Cedar Rapids traveler Will Kuhl and Chicago business trips by Miss L Slater.
The Muscatine Chronicle lists a busy mix of events and familiar names. Oysters from Coen Koehler Fish Market and a Columbus Junction fair August 26 27 28 29 draw crowds while local visits by Fred Jones Dr G O Morgridge and Miss Fannie Penbeck spice the day. A big tent show by Dr Rucker promises value and a chinaware sale at Scheetz's add retail bustle.
Real estate notice offers several acre tracts for sale from Titus and Jackson. The short listing indicates available parcels and calls for inquiries about location and pricing.
An advertisement touts paint savings in the Journal claiming discounts on every gallon and brushes over 50 cents or five cents under. It notes cash payments only at Ev Brandenburgs Red Paint Store.
George E. Winans died at Mercy Hospital in Davenport Iowa on August 18 1992 after 21 years as a hospital inmate from a 1878 horse kick injury. Born in New Jersey in 1844 he moved to Iowa in 1856 and married Eliza E. Nelson in 1865. Survived by his wife and three children George Albert N Louis Park with homes in Muscatine Grinnell and Slater. Funeral held at Durant Iowa on August 20.
Chicago markets report open high low close figures for wheat corn oats and livestock with figures from Aug 21. H. E. McKay leads Muscatine bureau and Toher Brokers in Chicago. Weather maps show heavy rains in Kansas and scattered clouds across the Midwest with forecasts for Illinois Iowa and the Dakotas. Bloodier double murder mystery in New York City also noted with arrests unclear and a stolen red boat named Ready linked to the case.
Two men suspected in a crime are kept in custody after questioning by the county attorney. Their horses wagon camping outfit and baggage are stored by the sheriff while authorities pursue leads. William Fox a 96 year old Monmouth resident claims veteran status and knowledge of the region and may become a key witness.
Dr S L Foote age 80 dies at his Argentine Kansas office after taking morphine in the afternoon. He leaves a note describing death struggles and directions for his property. He writes I feel all right but the poison works and I burn with a soothing sensation and a desire to sleep.
In Kokomo Indiana a Sunday threshing dispute on the Powers farm turned violent as opposing sides fought with fists forks and clubs. Sol Harness was badly beaten and Ed Powers Tom Powers and Henry Turley were injured. The Sabbath faction claimed the victory.
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