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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
4
A 14 year old established mercantile house seeks a capable man to manage a branch in this section. Salary 1500 dollars per year plus commissions. Applicant must furnish 890 dollars and provide satisfactory references. Drawer 74 New Haven Conn. 1125.
The Shiloh and Vicksburg commissions for Iowa regiments return to the city after locating positions in major battles. They report visits to Jackson and Chickamauga Park, with noted interments at Chattanooga and Pittsboro National Cemeteries and a trip ending in Corinth.
A groom to be, after securing a marriage license, drank heavily in a saloon. He pawns the license for drinks, fails to settle, is refused the license by the barkeep, and later borrows money to redeem it. He ends the spree, headed home wiser and more nervous.
Des Moines authorities exonerate Mattie Mash a colored woman who shot and killed Wm Foster, a colored attorney at the Kirkwood hotel, with bond cancelled after weeks of case attention.
Miss Antoinette Finck, an American, ends her engagement to marry into a German noble family. She says her affections were deeply involved, making the decision more significant as she chooses a foreign home over staying in the United States.
At the Fasig and Tipton sale in New York on December 1 Abbott holder of the world trotting record 298 percent sold for 28500 dollars to John J Scannell Fire Commissioner of New York.
W L Roach and J J Thirtyacre were morning passengers to Davenport. A washable Doll 2814 inches high sold for 60c at Henry Butt's Fair. W Thirtyacre went to Rock Island as a business passenger this morning. L P Kuschmann of Rock Island ended a visit and returned home. W S White of Rock Island visiting in the city returned home. Found at Thompson's Book Store money and owner may claim by paying for this ad. A telegram reports slight improvement in Chas P McColm's condition after appendicitis at Holy Cross hospital Salt Lake City. Rathbone Sisters announce first dance of the second series on Thursday December 6.
Tickets on sale November 6 13 20 27 1900 for second class travel to all points in Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia west of Helena Butte Kali spell and Pocatello One way rate 23 00 round trip good for 30 days 45 00 Stopovers allowed on round trips within territory west of Minneapolis and St Paul For more information call at passenger depot C M Gould C RL and P.
A Catholic student complains about a thermometer sold by a clerk who tests it and finds it unreliable. The elder woman insists it gives inconsistent readings, claiming the device alters its result between uses.
Athenian youths mock Dio Genes as he struggles to locate the man he seeks. He concedes he may influence honesty only to a small degree, expressing despair over his failure to find the target.
New Pullman tourist car route via Iowa Central Railway connects Muscatine to Southern California with a four day itinerary. Leaves Muscatine Wednesdays at 6:15 pm and returns Sundays, with further travel the following day. For rates and ticket limits, contact Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshall or local Iowa Central ticket agent.
Rev. Harold Styles led a three week outreach at First Congregational Church with a powerful stereopticon show portraying Christian faith across historical crucibles. A thank offering supported evangelist Sayles and a Sunday night closing collection will aid Sayles and partner Saurles.
Rev J L Murphy will preach at 10 45 a m in Judge Rowan s office on 2nd Street and again at 7 30 p m at the Congregational chapel on Green Street The Sunday school gathers at 9 15 a m in Judge Rowan s office A cordial welcome is given to every one Come and worship with us
Mr. Wellalong proposes a kiss wager on Bryn winning in Nebraska. Miss Flyppe declines, calling it a freak bet. The exchange captures playful romantic tension between the festive bachelor and the poised woman.
A professor confounds students by asking when is which what. After thought he concludes the answer lies in when it is neither. Upon study the class grasps the paradox and understanding follows.
A mother questions Adolphus about a jam incident while the son recalls the cupboard door opening by itself. The mother worries aloud and the son retells a frightened moment with a suggestive force as the scene unfolds in a Brooklyn Life piece.
Two men exchange terse remarks on winnings and bets in a fragmentary street scene. One man asserts he won money from another last night while noting bets placed. the other responds briefly. Local identifiers are scarce due to garbled OCR.
A short note from the New Orleans Picayune reflects on how a private secretary can become boastful once he believes himself to be more important than his official. The piece warns that modest duties should remain in place.
The text contrasts six pointed stars on the United States coin age with five pointed stars on the United States fog, noting a difference in star shapes.
Funeral notice for Mrs Orphan M Dougherty of Front and Mulberry streets in Bloomington Muscatine. Born September 9 1822 in Coopertown New York she moved to Muscatine in 1839 married John B Dougherty in 1844. She aided soldiers during the Civil War and supported those in need. Funeral at 10 39 Monday from the residence with Rev F A Beckerman officiating. Pallbearers listed. Also mentions California book and railroad ticket offer.
A collection of wry maxims on married life, rain gear, vanity, and ambition. Observations compare painters, musicians, and men facing death with wit and social insight.
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