Fresh Market Notes and Columbus Junction Fair Scene
Local column lists fresh seafood and produce vendors in Muscatine as well as travel to Columbus Junction for the fair. A flood of travelers, horse racing notes, and rail and steamer excursions to Burlington highlight a day of commerce, entertainment, and community activity with many residents attending the fair and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanie Ishimer
South Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Anna Swigart
Witon
Columbus
Muscatine
Michigan
Market Note Predicts 60 Cent Corn Price
L. H. Manson & Co of Chicago forecast 60c corn. Sept. contracts traded on Aug 12 at 6 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Manson & Co
Board of Trade
Chicago
The Colors at Cincinnati Social
A Christian Endeavor social in Cincinnati featured crimson and white colors with the society monogram on a flag marked Cincinnati O 1901. Flags hang from chandeliers with a hall picture on the wall and all colors badges and furnishings came from the Queen City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Social
Cincinnati
Queen City
Home Visitors Excursions From Iowa Central Railways
The Iowa Central Railway announces annual Home Visitors Excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky on Sept 17 24 and Oct 1 8 1901 at low round trip rates. First trip leaves Peoria Tuesday Sept 17 via T P W Vandalia lines. Tickets on sale at Iowa Central stations for specific trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa’ Central Railway
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Peoria
T. P. & W. Vandalia
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Batty
G. P
T. A. Mars
Halltown
Iowa
Round Trip Fair Tickets From C. R. L. & P. to Des Moines
The C R L P railway offers round trip tickets to Des Moines with one fair ground admission. On sale August 22 to 31 with return September 2. Rate five dollars fifty seven cents. C M Gould, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Fair
Des Moines
Iowa
C., R. L. & P. Railway
C. M. Gould
Beck Needham wedding announced in Sigourney
Invitations issued in the city for the marriage of J. M. Beck managing editor of the Journal to Edna Needham daughter of W. H. Needham editor of Keokuk County News. The ceremony will be at noon Wednesday September 11 in Sigourney Methodist church and the couple will reside at 216 West Third after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Beck
The
Journal
Edna Needham
Sigourney
Beck
Miss Needham
W. H. Needham
Keokuk County
West Third Street
Miss Stella Chamberlain Hosts Elegant Afternoon Party
Miss Stella Chamberlain entertained a group of young ladies yesterday at her country home with a 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Anna Senn of Cedar Rapids visiting. Music and social conversation filled the hour followed by dinner, ice and fruit. Guests included Anna Senn and nine Muscatine young women.
Surprise Birthday Gathering For Mrs Bailey On West Hill
Friends organized a surprise party for Mrs. M. E. Bailey on West Hill to honor her 49th birthday anniversary. Mr. Bailey helped orchestrate the plan, guests arrived at eight, and the evening featured a large lunch and ample treats.
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M. E. Bailey
West Hill
Bailey
Chicago Markets Report through H J Joker Co
Chicago markets summary with wheat corn oats pork and beef quotes, stock receipts and prices, and weather notes. Lists regional totals from Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis Duluth and Liverpool, plus forecast for Nebraska Iowa and the Dakotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Montana
Dakotas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Elderly resident celebrated 70th birthday in Muscatine
Nathan Ball of South Muscatine marked his 70th birthday with a large gathering of relatives at his home. A memorial picture was presented to Mr Bail during the afternoon.
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Nathan Ball
South Muscatine
Bail
Group of Young People Enjoy Picnic at Hershey's Pasture
A company of young folks with baskets laden spent several hours picnicking at Hershey's pasture last evening. Those present included Minerva Stroh Mrs Goetzman Dora Hagermeister Lillie Hagermeister Agnes Weynand Emma Steen Caroline Shaffer Cynthia Bruntink Ed Asthalter Louis Marolf John Wessels George Goetzman Joe Deitrich Fred Marolf Louis Deitrich all of Vinton Iowa.
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Hershey's Pasture
Minerva Stroh
Miss Mabel Lentz Weds Ira Frye In East Ninth Street Wedding
Last evening at East Ninth street the wedding of Miss Mabel Lentz and Ira Frye took place at 8 o'clock with Rev. Yaggy officiating. Attendants were Miss Emma Hermley and best man Albert Freers. Daisy Howe played the wedding march. The reception followed with a wedding supper before the couple moved to 1111 Isett Avenue. Out of town guests included Miss Millhouse and Ira Millhouse from Lone Tree.
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East Ninth Street
Mabel Lentz
Ira Frye
Yaggy
Emma Hermley
Albert Freers
Daisy Howe
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Tops Sales At Year End
The United States purchases Cascarets at two million boxes yearly and expect three million before New Year. The ad proclaims Cascarets a delightful bowel regulator for all year and promises cure with druggists selling at 19¢ 25c or 50c per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Correction on Fishburn Nomination Status
A journal report incorrectly stated that W. H. Fishburn announced his candidacy for sheriff. The notice should reflect that Fishburn is a candidate for supervisor, not sheriff, as he announced for the supervisor position.
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W. H. Fishburn
Fishburn
Electric Railway Offers Steam Heat Contracts for Fall
The Muscatine Electric Railway announces heat service for the coming season starting September 1. Patrons desiring heat must visit the office to renew contracts for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Elec. Ry
To Cure Constipation Forever With Cacarets Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement touts Cacarets candy cathartic as a cure for constipation with a 10¢ or 25¢ price and a money back guarantee if C C C fails to cure.
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Daily Journal
Conrad Koehler
Scheetz’s
Edward G
H. F. Bodman
E. Ryan
Columbus Junction Fair
Scott Washburn
E. L. Kempner
East Fifth Street
Hinkel & Flannery
H. Gallagher
Grace Snyder
John Ellis
Amos Strong
E. H. Potter
Ferdinand, Illl
Mr. Potter
H. B. Potter
City
Mamie Passmore
Rock Island
Trinity Choir
Nettie Marquardt
Mrs. Asthalter
Myrtle Franz
Davenport
Umlandt
Third Street
Frank Chayka
Mamie
Nellie Peck
A. Keith
Burlington
C. E. Richards
West Second Street
J. W. Mullin & Co
C. E. Smith
Two
B. G. Lilly
Smith
St. John’s Military Academy
Delafield
Wis
Hattie Thompson
Junction Fair
Mrs. N. Bast
Frank Warfield
Lizzie Powers
Joe Powers
Wm. Shoemaker
D. Miller and
Fulham
East Second Street
Walter Kinsman
W.S. Jarboe
A. Cassabaum
James Weir
Silas Ames
Charles White
Swan Hasleigh
Edward Schoemaker
Bessie Schruers
Steve Phillip
Clara Richey
George Richey
Lee Burges
William Montreal
James McElroy
Louis Barnhart
Lou Downer
J. M. Whitaker
Joe Dowdal
Harry St. Clair
Birdie St. Claire
Bernie Wilkes
Willie Glen
R. S. McNutt
James Hartman
H. Cross
Ed. Hartman
Chas. Townsend
Kate Cullen
Jeremiah Springer
Lucy
Nellie Crippen
Hattie Kane
Edith Haifleigh
John Eveling
James Mayes
Frank Walker
Charlie Richman
Adam Hild
Grace Schwertfeger
Joe Worst
F. E. Hoopes
Minerva Hartman
Miss Sterlen
John Mahin
Mrs. Warren Blackwell
J. Scott Blackwell
Cherry Street
Adam Hartman
A. C. Westendorf
Buffalo
M. Gremmel
F. J. Ovington
Clinton
Peter Jackson
W. Third Street
J. N. Phillips
Green Street
Geneseo, IL
Vance
Joseph Simons
Elk Point
South Dakota
George Townsend
Kansas Street
C. E. Eggert
Abraham Smalley
W. Second Street
J. E. Stevenson
J. S. Kulp
Leonard Nevens
Nevens
Junction
U. B
Ottumwa
Pauchet
Kemble
R. A. Holmes
Iowa Ave
Muscatine, Iowa
L. L
Boston
H. J. Joker & Co
H. EK McKay
Post Ofice
SSS
Kan
Kansas City
Omaha
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Close
Wichita
Concordia
Kas
Missouri
Illinois
Upper Lake District
Texas
Western
New York
Atchison
Paul
R. Island
U. S. Steel
Erie
Tom Tol
Dillaway's
St. John’s
Park and Beans
J. H. St.John’s
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