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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1901
Page
5
The New Century Sabbath at the U B church featured two earnest sermons by Rev L B Hix on First Things and Facing the Future. E M Warner to address Y M C A study club. W R Bailey led yesterday's meeting. athletes at work tonight.
W R Bailey spoke on complete consecration to God's service at yesterday's Y M C A meeting. He embodies the message with his life and words. Rev Herr cannot begin his announced series next week. another minister will lead January sessions. Athletes Tonight: Athletic Club meets at 7:30. Study Club meets at 8 with E M Warner on Strikes causes and remedies open to all workers in city manufacturing concerns.
An agency aims to promote healthy study and investigation of vital local problems as the crokonole tournament is set to reopen on Wednesday evening.
The report that the Electric Railway company would build a line to Weed Park this fall is unfounded. Superintendent Fiske denies any knowledge of such plans while noting service disruptions due to cars being damaged, with a return to twenty minute schedules tomorrow.
Fred G. Berger of the Lafayette Square opera house in Washington DC commends the company presenting A Poor Relation led by Frank Keenan. He promises to perform a charity benefit if the run fails to satisfy the venue and guarantees the star’s word will deliver.
The American Tourist Association offers two escorted tours of Puerto Rico by rail carriage automobile and boat. Special Pullman Cars depart Chicago January 17 and February 14 at 9 30 am connecting with the steamships Ponce and San Juan sailing from New York the following day. Individual tickets cover all expenses including fares meals berths and hotel bills in New York and Puerto Rico with guides and interpreters.
Reserved seats are on sale for Grand attractions this week, with limited premium options and early access for members. The announcement invites quick purchase to secure preferred seating and avoid rush lines.
Rumors about a sale of the Grand Opera house in Muscatine are confirmed with full facts to follow. Local capital will take over with a plan for a top tier attraction circuit and improved booking, promising strong management and public confidence in the midwest venue.
After full hearing, the court overruled objections and directed the trial to proceed. The case has been delayed by defense questions. In the jury chamber ten members favored a verdict for the state.
Word comes that no I N G company will accompany Governor Shaw to Washington for the McKinley inauguration. Sioux City sought the honor, but no unit was selected or approved, as no precedent or appropriation existed.
Frank Keenan will star as Noah Vale in A Poor Relation at the Grand on Thursday, reviving the famed role from Noah Vale. Keenan, trained at the Boston Museum, follows Russell in the beloved comedy about a poor inventor whose honesty and generosity prevail through hardship.
Muscatine residents plan theater parties for the engagement of Robert Downing and a strong company under E. A. Weil in A. D. Hall’s comedy Richard the Lion Hearted. The 1720 setting places critics and public in a quaint old world with famed personalities.
State of Iowa vs M T Close ended with the jury acquitting the defendant after deliberation, finding no crime charged by the indictment and questioning the state's evidence on obtaining money under false pretenses. Defense counsel argued the indictment did not state a prosecutable offense under Iowa law.
Clarence Custer arrested Saturday for stealing chickens and turkeys from Bodmans and Hills stores and attempting to sell them to restaurants. Judge Rowan gave him 30 days in jail after a morning hearing. Mudcat known for prior thefts. others caught stealing chickens were released after paying fines.
The Muscatine Trades Assembly held its regular meeting and elected officers including President J. J. O'Brien and Vice President Garrett Wiggers. Officers also named include recording secretary T. J. Grant financial secretary C. S. Evans, and treasurer J. J. Engle with J. M. Peck as sergeant at arms. C. L. Brecken reported on the American Federation convention held at Louisville last month.
The Burlington Route offers tourist sleeping cars three times weekly from Omaha to Los Angeles. One car travels via Kansas City while the other two go through Denver and Salt Lake City. Travelers are urged to return on the alternate route for doubled sightseeing value and no extra cost. A 72 page illustrated book titled California is available for six cents. J Francis, General Passenger Agent, Omaha Neb.
The Flora DeVoss company finished its Muscatine run at the Grand Opera House with A Wife's Honor on Saturday. The house was full and the performance well received. Manager Romour thanks patrons and plans to return with more plays, noting Robi. Downing will star Richard, the Lion Hearted next Wednesday night.
A quiet home wedding took place in Auburn Washington on Tuesday January 1 at the residence of Mr and Mrs S S Lea. Their youngest daughter Bessie E Lea married Frederic J Jonas of Tacoma with Rev Baker officiating. The couple left by evening train for Tacoma to reside. Only relatives of the parties attended.
Special dispatch from Chicago markets by H J Toher & Co notes open high low close data for wheat corn and oats with May and Jan futures and receipts for hogs cattle and sheep. Northwest and Liverpool price cues are included with weekly visible supplies and regional arrivals.
A historical price list from Muscatine detailing daily market rates across commodities. Corn 28c 30c, oats and rye values, Timothy hay at 8.50, oats chop 90c per 100 lbs, flour and meal prices, livestock and poultry quotes including hogs 4.0 to 4.75, cattle 2.75 to 3.25, calves 4.00, sheep 3.00 to 3.50, lamb 3.5 to 4c, chicken 0.65, potatoes 19c, apples 30c per peck, lemons 26 to 40c per dozen, oranges 20c per dozen, cranberries 10c quart, pumpkins 10c, honey 1 to 1.5 lb, sugar 6.40 per 100 lbs, and various wood, coal, and dairy prices. Market described as unsteady.
Local grocers announce lard at a given price and selling terms for 10 cent items. Pocahontas region buyers notice a coal price of six dollars per unit as smokeless coal trends emerge.
Exchanges Between two Gentlemen from Maine and Illinois in Washington on January 7 feature sharp barbs about pettifoggery. Hopkins clashes with Littlefield over discipline and references as they discuss the apportionment bill amid laughter and applause.
In Joplin Missouri on January 7 Thomas Cunningham president of the Bank of Jop lin received a ransom note demanding fourty one thousand in gold and threatening to shoot him. The plan was foiled by leaving a rock bag at the spot and police waited all night. In Omaha a $1300 reward for the arrest of Pat Crowe is offered unconditionally with endorsement from General John Cowin.
The Nation's great health resort, the Hot Springs of Arkansas, is owned controlled and endorsed by the United States Government for the cure of rheumatism neuralgia grippe catarrh and many other ills. Beautiful winter climate 200 hotels of all grades. Ask nearest agent.
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