Roundup of local social and travel notes from Mount Pleasant
Communities report gatherings and visits as residents travel on the Firefly and Young. Judge Rowan and Mrs. Eis travel to Clinton and Rock Island while Rev. Hix returns from Western College for a week. Anna McDougall hosts a launching party and picnic. Mt. Pleasant faster mail from Chicago to Burlington records a 294 minute run with delays.
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Ben Eis
John Rowan
Rock Island
Anna McDougall
Mt. Pleasant
Fast Mail
Chicago
Burlington
Old Prodigy sinks collar wash at New Process
A humorous verse recalls a man who shouted out loud when attempting to wear his collar. The punchline points to a mishap tied to the New Process washing method.
Local notes include visits trips and social events
Mrs. I B Drake visits Nichols. Cedar Ice Cream watermelons sell fast at Lindle's. Charles Leindecker returns from a west trip. several residents journey to West Liberty Bayfield Bayview and Waverly. Moonlight excursion planned by Concordia Society. a Henry Schaefer saloon incident ends with a dog being killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Society
Ottumwa Belle and Barge
Columbus
Mechanics
H. Lange
Henry Schaefer
West Second Street
Mr. Schaefer
New Process farm uses filtered water despite low river levels
In response to low water, officials note the New Process farm continues to rely on filtered water. they state the reduced flow does not impact their water supply strategy.
Candy rush at band concert benefits church
Mrs. Watson, a renowned candy maker, sold her entire stock of taffy at last night’s band concert. Attendees who came hoping to buy were disappointed, as all candy had vanished. She plans a larger supply for the next concert to satisfy everyone. Proceeds will go to the A. M. E. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McCormick
Chicago
Mary and
Emma Sparks
Report of Gruber boy losing a leg unfounded
The city was stirred by a broadcast report that Roger Gruber the 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs George Gruber of Rock Island had lost a leg after being run over by a street car. The Journal wired inquiries and found the report untrue and the Grubers stated no family member had any accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Gruber
George Gruber
Rock Island
Gruber
Car of Fine Peaches Arrives for Hahn Bros
The first carload of peaches for the season was received by Hahn Bros, a hustling commission merchants. The car contains Michigan and Alberta peaches sufficient for grocers and retailers, with more cars due next week. Muscatine housewives are urged to plan to put up the fruit now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn Bros
Hustling Commission
Michigan
Alberta
Muscatine
Nickel Plate Show Opens In City With Parade
The world famous Nickel Plate show performs today at Western Avenue grounds in the West end after a morning parade that drew attention. The elephant in the act is among the largest in the world and the show promises up to date entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Avenue
West End
Dayton Press
Dayton
Republicans of the Second Ward Caucus Meeting Notice
The Republicans of the Second Ward will meet in caucus Friday August 30 at 8 p m at city hall to select 24 delegates to the county convention and to transact such business as may come before the house. Jno Tillie Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
City Hall
Jno
Tillie
Com
Hacker's Ice Cream Parlors Offer Wide Flavors
The ad promotes Roman punch Sundays and cooling ices in strawberry vanilla and peach, plus the finest ice cream sodas and crushed fruit drinks at Hacker's ice cream parlors.
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Hacker
Furnaces Arrive in City at George Bros Store
Carload of furnaces arrives with the most complete and up-to-date line ever shown in the city. George Bros on East Third Street opposite hay market invites patrons to call and see the display.
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George Bros
East Third Street
Hay Market
Last Day Sheet Music Sale At Hirt and Griffiths
John Ellis notes a thinning look as Saturday marks the final day of the Hirt and Griffiths sheet music sale with all music priced at 8c and 15c.
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Hirt & Griffith's
Chicago Markets and river shipping report August 24 1901
Markets describe wheat corn oats pork lard ribs values and river traffic from Chicago to Muscatine with receipts for hogs cattle and sheep. River forecast notes little change on Mississippi between Dubuque and Muscatine and lists vessels moving up and down the river today.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Praia
Vance Dubuque
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
St. Paul
J. W. van Sant
A. J. Whitney
Quincy
Lotus
Oquawka
Capt. Kennedy
Republican Caucus in Sweetland Township Saturday Evening
The Republicans of Sweetland Township will meet in caucus Saturday evening at 7 30 in Mount Grove school house to select nine delegates to the county convention and to transact such business as may come before the house. J F Snyder Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland Township
Mount Grove School House
J. F. Snyder
U B Church Announces Sunday Services
Sabbath School at 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. by J H Yagey assistant pastor. U P C U at 7:45 p.m. Union services at court square with Sermon by Rev J N Elliott of the Presbyterian church.
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Mulberry Streets
J. H. Yagey
Court Square
J. N. Elliott
The
Presbyterian Church
Railway Tickets Include Iowa State Fair Admission
C. R. I. & P. railway offers round trip passes to Des Moines with fair grounds entry. On sale August 22 to 31, return by September 2. Fare five dollars fifty seven cents. Agent C. M. Gould facilitates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. West
Commercial
Des Moines
Iowa State Fair Des Moines
Iowa
C., R. I. & P. Railway
Cc. M. Gould
Couple Wed at Home on North Oak Street
James C. Hugunin and Amanda Baker were married on Wednesday evening August 21 at their North Oak Street home. Rev. J. H. Yaggy of the U B church officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Hugunin
Amanda Baker
North Oak Street
J. H. Yaggy
U. B. Church
McClain Elected ABA President in Denver Meeting
Judge Emlin McClain of Iowa was elected president of the American Bar Association at the Denver gathering. The announcement highlighted his legal stature and leadership within the Iowa bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
Denver
Emlin McClain
Iowa
Corn Futures Forecast by L. H. Manson & Co
Chicago broker L. H. Manson & Co at 74 Board of Trade predicts September corn at 60 cents, with August sale at 61 percent, signaling cautious gains for traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Manson & Co
Board of Trade
Chicago
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C. A. Mair
J. Ss. Blackwell
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Edward G
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Alta Lewis
Ethel Epperly
Young
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East Fifth Street
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Atabessa
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Charles Leindecker
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Geo. West
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A. H. DeLane
Lone Tree
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Adams Station
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Fairport
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Amelia Hatten
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Lindle
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Thompson's Book Store
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Prof
W. D. Peck
Wilton
J. B. Chaplin
E. L. Jefferson
Jackson, Miss
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East Second Street
J. G. Dermody
Waverly
Alice Crozer
Downey
Guenther
John Appel
South Muscatine
Art Wilhelm
Geneva Island
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
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Henry Kane
Kalona
Florence Goldsberry
Harry Springer
Columbus Junction
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W. O. Fritchman
P. K. Lake
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Lawrence
Kan
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W. A. Stockfield
Corner Fifth and
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Ilinois Bluffs
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John Ellis
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H. J. ‘Koher & Co
H. E. McKay
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St. Louis
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