Local News Briefs from Town and University Ties
Local items report Dr Pentzer offering new eye testing instruments at office 217 East Second Street. Ralph Thompson, a state university student from Iowa City, returns home for a few days on business. Rev J W Hackley, now in Burlington, spoke at High Prairie church under Epworth League auspices. Company C members must attend Joseph Carr funeral at Armory Hall by 1 pm Sunday. Fred Burkhard ill with appendicitis remains hospitalized. Shomberg sells Mulberry Eleventh corner property for 3800 and buys lot opposite former home for 2600 to build when weather allows. Y M C A gym class postponed and rescheduled for 8 pm. Monday class and league basketball moved to 7:30 due to Kansas game. Fred Placke recovering gradually after relocation for care. recovery possible. Old Ladies Home Association annual meeting February 5 at 2 pm in Commercial Club parlors. all members and friends urged to attend for year’s report. Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Burkhard
East Second Street
Shomberg
Mulberry
Eleventh Street
Frank Shinnabarger
Mr. Shomberg
E. Klepper
Old Ladies’ Home Association
Commercial Club
Association
Friends of the Home
Sec’y
District Court of the
United States
District of
Iowa
Rudolph W. George
Frank George
George Bros
Muscatine
Rudolph George
Frank Seerms
City of Muscatine
No. Gov East Second Street
J. W. Eells
Lows
Three Court Cases Filed And Local Courtroom Updates
Three cases filed at the courthouse include Joe Fay versus Angie Fay a divorce suit with custody sought for two minor children, and Elizabeth Jones versus H L Metcalf and Mary P Metcalf on a 250 note for 349.70 with costs. A second Jones suit with C T Buckman and Susan Buckman involves a 100 note for 146.18. From West Liberty attorney J E McIntosh listed for both. Monarch Shell Co transfers shell lots in Rock Island to C Hellpenstell for 4815 in fuscatine. Assignment of cases for the coming week made at 2 pm. Daniel Grimm versus Henrietta Metz dismissed after two days. New clock installed in the court room enhancing the hall of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Joe Fay
Angie Fay
Wapello
Elizabeth Jones
H. L. Metcalf
Mary P. Metcalf
West Liberty
J. E. McIntosh
County Recorder
Monarch Shell Company
Rubert
O. H. Kennedy
C. Hellpenstell
Wallace
Bartlett
Rock Island
Daniel Grimm
Henrietta Metz
J. R. Hanley
Louise Eversmeyer
E. M. Warner
Brannan
Clinton
Muscatine
Brethren of the Bar
Ground Hog Day Observed In Local Mayoral Voice And Lore
The article notes Ground Hog Day as Feb 2 due to George T. Sowers from Bloomfield Delaware County who backed a bill. It discusses whether the animal will see its shadow influencing six weeks of winter and potential spring weather and recounts local attempts to watch a ground hog den in Burlington and Muscatine residents awaiting tomorrow’s shadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Sowers
Bloomfield
Davis County
G. Hog
Burlington
Muscatine
Next Door at the Grand showcases Brothers Royer act
A rewritten vaudeville piece titled Next Door arrives at the Grand on Friday February 7. The Brothers Royer headline a show featuring new costumes, scenery, and an expanded cast along with fresh vaudeville twists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers Royer
Pleasant sleigh ride and party for business college students
A group from the business college will sleigh to Muscatine Island for a party at Miss Louise Cross's country home with supper. A surprise party for Mrs. Chris Nolte was hosted in South Muscatine with musical features by Mrs. William Setter and Elmer Wilson and refreshments for a large group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business College
Muscatine Island
Louise Cross
Chris. Nolte
South Muscatine
William Setter
Elmer Wilson
Peoples' Pulpit column for readers letters
A column set aside by the Journal for signed communications. The paper grants writers free use of this column and provides a medium to express ideas. The Journal neither approves nor disapproves the sentiments expressed.
Dime Social by Rebekahs Draws Crowd at Odd Fellows Hall
The Ladies of the Rebekahs hosted a dime social last night at the Odd Fellows hall. A crowded audience enjoyed a program featuring Mandolin Club music, recitations by May Kent and Mrs. Schmalz, solos by Mildred Stirlen Helen Becker and Raymond Randleman, and a duet by Blanche Munn and Jessie Stirlen. Refreshments followed, with a lively social time reported by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Mandolin Club
May Kent
Mildred Stirlen
Mrs. Schmalz
Helen Becker
Blanche Munn
Jessie Stirlen
Kent
Raymond Randleman
Round House Strike Involving R I & P Watchmen
An article reports a walk-out at the Round House of the C R I & P R R by watchmen of engines 511 and 502 who refused orders to crew a third engine. The company sent an extra engine without a watchman and the round house foreman demanded a replacement. The strikers will move to Hawthorne NL to begin new work February 3, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round House
Hawthorne
R. I
Comas Dancing Club Hosts Late Night Dance at Maccabee Hall
The Comas Dancing club held a successful dance at the new Maccabee hall on Iowa avenue. Nearly 30 couples attended the event with married members dancing together as they did when single. Mechanic's Orchestra provided the music and the dancing continued to a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comas Dancing Club
New Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
Mechanic's Orchestra
Tobey Dancing Club Holds Fourth South Muscatine Dance
The Tobey dancing club of South Muscatine held the fourth number in their series at Appel's hall last night. About 60 couples attended and enjoyed a successful evening with good music. The club is made up of married members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobey Dancing Club
South Muscatine
Appel’s Hall
Tobey Club
First Ward School Crokinole Club Sled Outing
A First ward school Crokinole club group met for a sled ride with merriment and laughter. They later gathered at Co. L Stafford home for an oyster supper and social time. Earlier the boys met Theron Thompson’s home to play crokinole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward School
Co. L. Stafford
Theron Thompson
Card Party Honors Guests at East Sixth Street Home
A Thursday evening card party at John Weisse's East Sixth Street home celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Mathies of Council Bluffs. Mrs. Mathies won first prize, Mrs. F. Nevitt took the consolation prize, and refreshments were served as guests enjoyed the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weisse
East Sixth Street
Barnard Succeeds Koeckeritz in Local Jewelry Firm
The Muscatine jewelry shop changes hands as H. F. Barnard takes over from Frank Koeckeritz. Koeckeritz transitions to Koeckeritz dealer in pearls while Barnard, a longtime local, expands the established stock and continues serving the store’s clientele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Koeckeritz
Frank
H. F. Barnard
Koeckeritz
Muscatine
Barnard
Business Booming at Schmidt's Music Store
The talking machines line at Schmidt's Music Store sees rising sales as prices are praised as right by shoppers. The store reports strong demand and steady traffic for phonographs and related equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Shore Acres Impresses Grand Opera House Audience
A fair sized audience saw Shore Acres by James E. Herne at the Grand Opera House last evening. The simple natural play features strong child roles and a capable company led by J. Galloway as Nathaniel Berry earning praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore Acres
Grand Opera House
Opera House
James E. Herne
Herne
J. Galloway
Nathaniel Berry
Funeral for William P Beedle Held on West Third Street
The funeral for the late William P. Beedle took place Friday at 2 PM from his West Third Street home. Dr. C. L. Stafford of the Methodist Episcopal church conducted the service, accompanied by a women’s quartet. Pallbearers included George M. Titus and Henry Bodman among others, with many floral offerings. The procession proceeded to Greenwood for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Beedle
West Third Street
C. L. Stafford
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. M. Beck
C. F. Nevins
Laura Musser
Hattie Kessinger
George M. Titus
Henry Bodman
Dallas Adams
Sarry Griffith
John Ratcliff
Thomas Davidson
Greenwood
Clerical Visit and Local Illnesses Reported in Hoopes Additions
Rev W L Clapp conducted house to house calls in Hoopes addition with positive reception. J E Hoopes also collected quarterage while Fred Seltzer battles rheumatism and heart disease, improving under Dr Weaver. Mrs T Selder suffers felon on left hand. doctor relief given. Harry Ashcraft Jr. shows slow recovery from bronchitis and malaria relapse. Quarantine lifted from house with eight contagious disease cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clapp
Hoopes
J. E. Hoopes
Fred Seltzer
Weaver
Harry Ashcraft
Saloon Brawls Reported in Morgan and Volger’s
A man attempted a rough house in Morgan's saloon East End and was punched by the bar keeper. In Volger's place at noon, the proprietor and bartender joined a scuffle throwing a man to the floor.
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Morgan
Ladies of U B Church Hold All Day Sewing
The women met for an all day sewing at Mrs. Andrew Mull home on Cedar street. A fair attendance worked steadily and refreshments were served as attendees enjoyed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
Andrew Mull
Cedar Street
Kansas to Play Six Games on Northern Route
The Kansas team will meet six opponents on a swing through Des Moines Muscatine Iowa City Ottumwa and Liberty Mo They open Monday in Des Moines and end Saturday in Liberty The Muscatine lineup lists Captain Smith Owens as guards Atkinson at center and D Alford J Alford as forwards Kansas beat William Jewell 12 to 11 last Saturday at Lawrence The squad arrives in Muscatine around 6 10 PM Tuesday ready for an 8 PM game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
University of Kansas
Des Moines
Iowa City
Ottumwa
William Jewell College
Liberty
Kansas
William Jewell
Lawrence
Kansas Boys
Smith
Owens
Atkinson
D. Alford
J. Alford
Little Imperial Racer at Schmidt’s 1902 Display
The Imperial Racer bike shown at Schmidt’s is set to headline a 1902 display next week. Aimed at collectors and enthusiasts, the exhibit promises a look at early bicycle design and the era’s industry trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt's
Heinz executive leaves for Pittsburg tonight
J. C. Miller of Heinz departs for Pittsburg. Daniel McDevitt and Adam Nichols, strangers in a strange land, drank bug juice and were jailed. They appeared before Judge Rowan and received ten days in the county jail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Miller
The
Heinz Company
Pittsburg
Daniel McDevitt
Adam Nichols
Judge Rowan
Regular meeting of Modern Brotherhood Monday evening
The Modern Brotherhood holds a regular meeting Monday evening February 3 at their new quarters Maccabee hall Iowa avenue. Business of importance includes initiation. All members in good standing are requested to attend. President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Brotherhood of American
Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
Grain and live stock prices in 19th century market listing
The piece catalogs numerous market rates including corn 60 65c, oats 4ic, wheat 65 70c, rye 5ic, hay 12 13 dollars, oats 43c, butter 20c, eggs 20c, lard 12 ½c, hogs 5.50 5.75, cattle 3.00 92.26, calves 5.00 1.06, sheep 3.00 3.50 per cwt, turkeys live 5 7c, dressed 10c, chickens various, ducks 6c lb, geese 6c 8c, flour 1.10–1.20 per sack, corn meal 20c, bran 1.25, shorts 1.35, sugars and coffee prices, butter and eggs retail ranges, and miscellaneous grain-meat pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Rio
Did You Ever That For One-Half A Penny A Word
Muscatine readers are urged to try a Journal want ad to reach over 6,000 people in and around the city. A simple one half penny per word price promises wide exposure for listings and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
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Ralph Thompson
State University At
J. W. Hackley
High Prairie Church
Epworth League
Armory Hall
Joseph Carr
J. L. Smeenk
Co. C
Fred Placke
Island
John Fisher
J. Ll. Giesler
J. H. Kaiser
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.S. Blackwell
Peoples’ Pulpit
Chestnut Hill Academy
Wissahickon Heights
Chestnut Hill, Pa
Philadelphia
Broad St
James L. Patterson
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co
Bank
Clymer A. Coldren
Clections
Musatine
J. W. M’kee
Attorneys ‘T Law
Notary Public
Bramworth’s Drug S
East Second
J. Carskadden
D. Burk Carskaddan
T. R. Fitzgerald
Hershey State Park
Second Street
G. M. T.tus
D. W. Jackson Titus & Jackson
Town Avenue
Scott Richman
H. Jayne W. Hofman
Jayne & Hoffman
Lows Avenue
P. Ingham
Nebraska
Colorado
South Dakota
George W. Keckler
8Th St
Maine
H. M. Bartlett
Post Office
Postoffice
Muscatine County Atlas
Will Feed Co
N. Rosenberger
East Ith St
Bend City Cycle Works
Moler Barber College
Chicago
Minois
Reliance Loan Co
H. H. Arnold
West 2d St
J. Carskaddan
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
First National Bank Building
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