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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
7
The city saw several residents depart for visits and travel to towns like Fruitland Waukesha and Wellman. Passengers including Francis Maxson and Arthur Leverich were noted, while Miss Elizabeth DeBois and Mrs. Schoessel were among visitors returning home. The city busily advertises limited copies of Lews Picturesque Muscatine.
Will Hill was a business passenger to Conesville last evening. A. S. Lawrence and son were evening passengers for Des Moines. Paper hanging and painting services by E. L. Kempner. J. N. Brisbine of West Liberty seeks a divorce. Marriage licenses issued to Leonard Heiland and Mamie Lorsa, J. H. Hesser and Stella L. Nelson. Two thousand copies of sheet music at Sand 13 cents. Sale will commence Wednesday noon by Hirt & Griffith. Mrs. Mary Payson and Miss Clara Payson return home from Clinton. Doctors Miller and Fulham moved to 399 East Second. City Attorney and Mrs. Devitt to Denver for ABA meeting, two weeks. Advertisement for H. W. Lewis’ Picturesque Muscatine at 50 cents. Mrs. G. W. Lindle returns from Wilton. P. T. of M. E. club meets at Miss Kate Kuriger’s. Moonlight excursion Aug 24 by Concordia Society on the Ottumwa Belle. Dancing free with Mechanics band. Washington: Milwaukee to explore Isenhart’s new house and well. potential schoolhouse disruptions foreseen. Parade of Wallace show draws crowds. grand display with animals, acrobats, and elephants. Notable acts include the Nelson family, Stirk family, Earl Sisters, Sisters Reed, clowns. Wallace Show praised as highly entertaining.
Local gunners and sportsmen discuss the meaning of recent Iowa game law amendments. The Cumberland Gun Club of Davenport reportedly has a test case under advisement amid confusion over parts of the law and fears of arrest despite conformity.
The management of W. H. Harris world famous Nickel Plate Show has secured grounds on Woodlawn avenue just east of Mulberry street for exhibitions in Muscatine Tuesday August 27. Grounds chosen for splendid street car facilities, Mulberry street line to Woodlawn, two short blocks east.
George Wansen, famed snake eater, nearly died after a rattler bit his thumb while transferring it at the Milwaukee depot. Medics treated the wound with a special antidote, whisky, and extraction of fangs. The strain of the life he leads and nightly drinking raise doubts about his future and health.
A prospectus from the Schumann Grand Concert company lauds Vera Heinley of Muscatine as a premier dramatic artist and lecturer recitalist. The pamphlet extols her high honors from Chicago and marks her as a top interpreter of great romancists and poets. The group plans a fall winter tour in about two weeks.
The Illinois Central passenger department issues a new folder for homeseekers and land investors detailing Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. It highlights superior investment prospects and offers excursions on the first and third Tuesday each month at one fare plus $2.00. Free copies available from J. F. Merry assistant general passenger agent in Dubuque Iowa.
A club plans to select a member to shoot a morning dove in view of Deputy Game Warden Bethel to provoke a legal challenge. The warden would prosecute, aiming to secure a conviction in lower court and appeal through higher courts. The club hopes all members bear the appeal costs.
Des Moines August 22 Commander George Metzgar of the Iowa department G A R issues a statement from the adjutant general to posts statewide. He protests the state fair management for denying veterans the usual courtesy, but says the protest is in vain. He singles out Van Houten for blame.
Firemen's Tournament at Marshalltown scheduled for August 28 with special train from M N S depot at 5 am. Tickets available at Clay Kneese's East Hill. John Wiggins Mulberry. H Gremmel Second Star. S L Colin Second. W Cc A Busch South Muscatine. Henry Elfers South Muscatine. M N S depot. A L Lindner Genl Agent.
Elma Louisiana August 22 fire Wednesday wiped out a block of business houses with an estimated loss of 75000. The blaze began in a restaurant and without fire protection the town could not stop the flames. No casualties are reported.
Camping readers are advised to carry Grape-Nuts as ready to eat or easily prepared. Three to four heap ing teaspoonfuls in coffee add a distinctive flavor, rivaling New England doughnuts and coffee. For coffee avoiders, Poctum Food Coffees make a tasty hot or cold beverage close to mild java.
Travel discounts listed for Knights Templar conclave in Louisville August 27 31 National Encampment of G A R Cleveland September 10 14 Pan American exposition Buffalo New York and Home seekers excursions. Tickets sold from all stations with time limits and territory details via local agents or J G Farmer A G 2 T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The article notes Lincoln’s strong confidence in Grant during the Potomac campaign. Lincoln reportedly told Grant he would not intrude, and Grant replied that if he failed it was not Lincoln’s fault. It highlights their deep mutual understanding and Grant’s perceived greatness.
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