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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
11
A law office in the German American Bank building is occupied by Frank L. Bihlmeier. The firm has grown due to prompt efficient service, with Bihlmeier recognized as capable and honest, loyal to client interests.
The Prosperity Edition highlights George M. Titus president of Titus Loan and Investment Co. as a key Muscatine benefactor. He has built more houses here, offers a plan for affordable home ownership, and runs a conservative loan and insurance business with 31 years of spotless client records. Secretary Jake Schomberg has been with him 18 years and can run operations in Titus’ absence. The firm operates from 213 Iowa Avenue and serves local investors and homeowners.
In Muscatine the Crown restaurant gains popularity under its friendly proprietor known as Jake. The establishment offers top dinners and short orders with attentive staff and quality ingredients. Regulars praise the meal quality and welcoming atmosphere, encouraging patrons to “get the habit” and dine there.
A. G. Bestenlehner runs a first class drug store at 308 East Second Street Muscatine County noted for fair dealing and quality. He began seven years ago in South Muscatine and moved to East Second Street two years ago now in modern quarters. He manufactures Cherry Balsam and is known for Bestenlehner’s Corn Cure and precise prescription compounding. He has 15 years of experience and a strong local reputation.
Tom Waldon a convict at Fort Madison died suddenly from heart disease after arriving from Council Bluffs on Friday to serve a five year term for larceny. His breast bore a tattoo reading John Waldon Monterey Mexico 1882 and a dagger piercing a heart.
A biography of Rev. J B Parmelee of Fruitland township who died suddenly in Eldon Indiana. The long life was marked by independent religious inquiry and service as a minister in multiple denominations. He left a legacy of steadfast study and travel across Michigan Kansas Delaware New York Missouri Texas Iowa and Canada. He married Delilah Ranch in 1854 and six surviving children remain with his widow on Muscatine Island.
Bob Carter runs a busy restaurant on Cedar Street between Second and Third, open day and night with 15 cent meals and a full line of pies. He moved from Third and Cedar to larger quarters after growing demand and serves Muscatine farmers and others, while photographer Runyon operates nearby at 210 Cedar St with ten years of experience and fine portraits.
In Muscatine Alexander Runyon, famed for high grade photographs, expanded to the old Clifford building at 210 Cedar Street. He refurbished the space, turning it into one of the state's best equipped cal latteries, solidifying the studio’s rise over the past year.
Carl Thorman, longtime night captain for the Muscatine police, debuts Thorman's Easy Place at 121 West Front Street. The pool hall offers good tables, soft drinks, and a 2% cent per cue rate, inviting patrons from the city and county to enjoy a welcoming, well kept venue.
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