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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1906

Page

4

Barnard's jewelry store opens in Davenport

Local notes report Barnard’s new jewelry store at 213 E Second Street opening tonight. IA visitors include Joe McGee of Davenport and G F Kern of Columbus Junction handling business in the city. Mr and Mrs George Jacoby return home to Carthage after visiting at the Frack residence.

Joe McGee Davenport City G. F. Kern Columbus Junction Barnard’s E. Second Street George Jacoby Carthage Milton Frack

Aged Lady Suffers Fall Fracture in Accident

Mrs. Fred Miller aged 78 on Lucas Grove road fell this morning and sustained a fracture of the left thigh with other bruises. Dr. E B Pulliam attended and reduced the fracture.

Fred Miller Lucas Grove Road Miller E. B. Pulliam

Frank Douglas Freed by Justice After Arrest Controversy

Frank Douglas was released by Judge Howe after a clubbing incident on East Second Street. The judge found no evidence that Officer Zeug had grounds to arrest or that Douglas carried concealed weapons. Bartlett presented a signed statement alleging improper arrest and unprovoked beating by Zeug, with Zeng as the sole prosecution witness.

Frank Douglas Zeug Second Street Judge Howe Bartlett Gus Zeng Douglas John Morgan East Second Street Douglas Touched Or Offered To Touch Mr. Zeug Mr. Zeug Zeng H. M. Bartlett

Team Collides With Buggy In Morning Runaway

A wagon attached to the South Muscatine meat market ran away this morning and struck a buggy carrying MrMilton and his son in law Fred Harper. They were thrown out and badly bruised with no broken bones. Dr E B Fulham treated the injuries.

South Muscatine

Well lit store signals prosperity in the district

A well illuminated storefront is cited as a sign of local economic health and thriving commerce. Business owners emphasize ample lighting as drawing customers and boosting perceived safety, with retailers noting longer hours and increased foot traffic in well lit areas.

Marriage License Issued To Richter And Buck

A marriage license was issued this morning to George Richter and Miss Lilly Buck.

George Richter Lilly Buck

Surveyors Begin Work on Sweetland Route Survey

Survey crews resume work this week on the Muscatine North and South railroad extension from Muscatine to Davenport. Engineers favor a shorter route via Sweetland with fewer hills and plan to finish before the new year pending no delays. The survey runs northeast from Muscatine, along the Wilton Branch then due east to Sweetland and joins the upper road to Davenport.

McDonald Ipon Wilton Sweetland Muscatine North Muscatine Davenport Tri-City Wilton Branch

Y W C A Gospel Service and Bible Class Formed

The Y W C A held a Sunday gospel meeting at 3 30 led by Mrs Henry Jayne with the Presbyterian C E quartet. Miss Patten started a Bible class on Character Studies with 25 attendees examining Miriam and featuring tambourine illustrations and a Salvation Army duo.

Henry Jayne Presbyterian C. E. Quartette

Modern Gas Range Proposed for Wife’s Comfort

A reader asks for help in pleasing a wife by replacing the coal range with a modern gas range. The note emphasizes practicality and domestic improvement as a cue for a thoughtful gift.

Barnard's New Jewelry Store Draws Christmas Shoppers

H F Barnard & Co at 215 East Second Street runs a bustling gift shop with a vast, well chosen jewelry stock. The store, designed as a central west premier shop, offers generous evening hours and courteous service, aiming to make Christmas shopping a pleasure.

East Second Street Barnard’s Barnard

You cannot give your wife a more useful present than a modern gas range

A succinct gift suggestion emphasizes practicality, recommending a modern gas range as a highly valuable present for a wife. It frames the appliance as a standout, useful option that improves daily living and cooking efficiency.

Regular Meeting Of The Commercial Club This Evening

The Commercial Club schedules its regular meeting for this evening. Members are urged to attend and discuss ongoing business and plans for upcoming events.

Commercial Club

E. M. Warner Heads to Davenport for Busy Day

E. M. Warner traveled to Davenport this morning aboard the Firefly to attend to professional business and manage ongoing duties.

A. Hamilton Davenport E. M. Warner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Klepper Grand Haven EK. Klepper Laura Mesher W. Mesher W. H. Gilbert Moline East Fifth Street Enquire Geo. Bitman Lagrippe Cal. W. Smith Iowa Avenue Iowa Igwa Telephone Mississippi Justice OF the Peace Howe MacQuesten Gillette The Gillette Sales Co Chicago Martins Cam Penny Sears & Son Ctor Hou Sters Coaster Lisk Sanitary China Chafer Colator Air Rifles Penny Sears 7 & SON McQuesten Sawyer Herman Gremmel GANG McDon Ald Y. W. C. A. Gospel Service Sunday Barnard’s New Jewelry Store H. F. Barnard & Co Hinz Geo. W. Realing West Second Street Wagner & Bennison E. Second St
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