Royal Flambia ware offered at Dillaway’s catalog
A mixed local items list notes Dillaway’s offering Royal Flambia ware and Lew’s Picturesque Muscatine at 50 cents. It records visits by Miss Julia Lulow, Mrs. Andrew Hees, Vera Brainerd, Geo Bitterman, and others to Lone Tree, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Chilicothe. Social events include a U B church conference Aug 31 Sept 1 and a Court of Honor Drill dance Sept 5 with a grand drill and a 2K admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Brainerd
Cedar Rapids
Court of Honor
Two Merry Tramps Draw Huge Crowd at Lake Erie Park
More than 25 000 people paid admission to see the Two Merry Tramps at Lake Erie Park Casino Toledo Ohio on June 10 1900. Only 9000 could secure seats and the rest stood or milled around the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie Park Casino
Toledo
Local notices and small town events mixed in Wilton area
A collage of short items notes Schaefer's laundry adups. Ed P Ingham returns aboard the Firefly. several residents visit or travel to Davenport Danville and Pleasant Plain. Wilton and Muscatine praise streets and a new college term. A farewell party honors Mrs Pitchforth with a vase from the Court of Honor drill team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
John Pitchforth
Man Tries Poison Death Act at Brother’s Home
Newt Edwards, after heavy drinking, attempted death by poison last night taking strychnine in two doses. He is in precarious condition at his brother Tiecke Edwards’ home corner Walnut and Fourth streets, with Dr. Heidel providing care and the county jail involved before antidotes were given. He said he sought to end his troubles, yet expressed a resolve to avoid a similar act if he survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt. Edwards
Tiecke Edwards
Walnut
Fourth Streets
Newt
Dr. Heidel
Oliver
Marshalltown Wins Firemen’s Tournament Belt Again
Marshalltown claimed the championship belt for the third straight year with the F. G. Pierce team winning the state race in 31.35 seconds. Muscatine delegates and Davenport officials attended the parade and events, while Marion’s D. R. Kinley team faced protest in the hook and ladder race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
F. G. Pierce
Muscatine
Schmidt
Rock Island
Davenport
Jones
E. W. Baker
Urania
D. R. Kinley
Marion
West Liberty
LaPorte
H. V. Bail
Pierce
Brown
Buchwald
Embree
Cedar Rapids
Flick & Johnson Construction Expands to Over 5000 Employees
Flick & Johnson Company, a growing contractor for Milwaukee cut-off work, will employ about 5000 men across contracts in Iowa and Minnesota. Currently at 2775 on existing projects, they plan to start two large jobs within a week and place 1500 workers on each new contract, pushing total labor force beyond 5000. Mr. Flick oversees subcontracts from Washington Iowa as work accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flick & Johnson Company
Flick & Johnson Construction Company
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Flick
Washington
Mason City and Fort Dodge Railway Company
C. M. & St. P. Company
Muscatine
Picturesque Pan American Route to Buffalo by Grand Trunk
The Grand Trunk Railway promotes a scenic travel route from Chicago through Muskoka and Kawartha Lakes to the St. Lawrence river and White Mountains ending at Atlantic resorts. Beginning June 24 the new Pullman vestibule drawing room sleeping cars depart Chicago daily at 3 02 p m for Portland and Boston via Port Huron Toronto and Montreal. For tourist publications contact city passenger and ticket agent at 249 Clark Street, Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway
Buffalo
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Chicago
Portland
Boston
Port Huron
Toronto
Montreal
Clark Street
Grace English Lutheran Invites Worship At Corner Iowa Ave
Grace English Lutheran at Corner Iowa avenue and Sixth street invites all to services at 10 30 a m with a sermon on Christ's Interpretation of Divorce Law and at 7 30 p m on Christ as Mediator Sunday school at 9 15 a m Samuel Hoover superintendent The church cordially invites worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace English Lutheran
Lowa Avenue
Sixth Street
J. L. Murphy
Christ
Samuel Hoover
Leverich’s Normal School Opens September Second
Term begins Monday September 2 at Leverich's Normal School. Boys and girls in preparatory course may choose any branches to pursue including arithmetic writing spelling bookkeeping checks drafts notes and any text books will do. W R Leverich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverich’s Normal School
Preparatory Cour
W. R. Leverich
Carrie Garrett Sues For 5000 In Liquor Sale Damages
Mrs Carrie Garrett sues George Volger for 5000 claiming unlawful liquor sale to her husband Lawrence caused injury. Mrs Elizabeth Frantz named as owner of the premises in which Volger’s saloon sits. Suit seeks judgment on the south 69 feet of lot 1 in block 12, Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Garret
George Volger
Volger
Lawrence Garrett
Elizabeth Frantz
Garrett Aks
City of Muscatine
Correction on Mr Hall arrest revealed by constable
A letter from Constable Schoenig of Wilton corrects a Muscatine arrest report. He states Mr Hall, robbed Aug 7 1901 by Harry Phillips, was located and brought back by Schoenig and Sherberger with a livery team, not by Balluff's detective work. Hall has not posted any bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Constable Schoenig
Journal
Mr. Hall
Muscatine
Harry Phillips
Marshal Balluffs
Balluff
Sherberger
Wilton
Ingham
Wm. Schoenig
Great Display Of School Supplies At Schmidt Bros
A colorful display showcases school supplies including books slates tallets pencils and more at Schmidt Bros highlighting back to school needs for students and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt Bros
Pleased by Your Acceptance: A Brief Note
A concise message expresses satisfaction at your positive reception. The author notes anticipation of goodwill and continued cordial interaction in subsequent exchanges.
Thompson's Book Store Promises Lowest Prices on School Supplies
Thompson's Book Store advertises the largest stock of school supplies with the lowest prices and best goods. Shop for notebooks pencils rulers and backpacks at savings for students and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson's
Labor Day Parade Promises A Quadricycle Feature
A Labor Day parade in Davenport will feature a rare quadricycle, described as a beautiful and rare feature for the region and the United States. Local notes include Miss Nettie Stiles visiting Davenport and Mrs. S. E. Ashby leaving for a visit with friends. Mills of the South Muscatine lumber company shut down due to no logs. A Chicago report notes peaches are now plentiful and cheaper per bushel than potatoes, a rare situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge to Meet Sept 2
All members of Muscatine lodge No 5 are urged to attend the regular meeting on September 2 with important business on the agenda. Per order of Noble Grand C J Hackett Recording Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Lodge No. 5
Order of Noble Grand
C. J Hackett
Schmidt Bros School Supplies Ad Encourages Spending
A brief promotional note urges readers to shop Schmidt Bros for school supplies with upbeat lines and inviting wording.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gaily Journal
Guarantee Loan Co
East Second St
Dillaway’s
Julia Lulow
Tenth Street
Lone Tree
Harry St. Claire
Columbus Junction
Hinkel & Flannery
Andrew Hees
Lewis
Geo. Bitterman
Grant Bitterman
C. J. Blanchard
W. Blanchard
Third Street
Chilicothe
U. B. Church
R. E. Williams
Elmore
R. A. Holmes
Iowa Ave
Schaefer
Edward G. Havana
Rev. L. B. Hix
Nira
Schaefer's
Gustave Ritter
Cypress Street
Ed. P. Ingham
Tricksie Shearer
Letteville
H. A. Hoytz
Sweetland
U. B
Burlington
A. E. Ricksecker
Wilton Junction
Iowa
Wilton Herald
Peter M. Musser
Bend
H. F. Bodman
Stry
S. L. Cohn
Leibbrand, Ryan & CO
McCall’s
East Second Street
Carrie Garrett
L. H. Manson & Co
Board of Trade
N. Rosenberger
J. L. Giesler
J. K. Kaiser
5. L. Johnson
F. H. Little
Gus Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
A. Baird
F. W. Swan
F. W. Eversmeyer
J. L. Geisler
C. A. Mull
J. Db. Blackwell
Crescent
O. O
East Second
Muscatine, Iowa
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