Care Of Books Opens New Musser Library To Public
A Journal reporter visits the new Musser library noting busy staff led by Miss Zoe Faddis and librarian Mrs. Emma Mahin as volunteers organize and classify the expanding 4000 volumes. The piece shares book care tips including how to open a book gently and a fable about respecting books to keep them fresh and readable for future readers.
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The
Journal
New Musser
Zoe Faddis
Emma Mahin
Miss Faddis
Muscatine Man’s Kin Noted in Aberdeen Washington Paper
An Aberdeen Washington Daily Bulletin piece profiles E L Koehler, a Muscatine native who left over two decades ago for Kansas and Washington. Through years in Aberdeen he built a sporting goods and confectionery business, became a longtime merchant, and later focused on real estate and retirement plans. Koehler also served two years as a Washington state representative.
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Washington
Daily Bulletin
Aberdeen
Wash
Muscatine
Koehler
Kansas
E. L. Koehler
Iowa
Sam Benn
Judge Pearson
Captain Weatherwax
Camillo
Wishkah Street
Zelasko
Heron Street
Capital
Becker
Asxay
Mechanics Concert and Dance Delights Town
A fine evening drew residents to the Mechanics’ concert and dance event. Performers kept the crowd entertained with music and dance moves as the venue hosted a local social gathering.
Argus Lodge Elects Officers at G A R Hall Meeting
The annual Argus Lodge No. 17 Iowa Legion of Honor meeting at the G A R hall announced three new initiations and one new application. Officers for the coming year were chosen with W W Millet as president and W J Lohr as junior guide and trustee.
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A. C. Hopkinson
A. S. Millet
A. K. Raff
Catherine Biles
W. J. Lohr
C. Weingerter
Cal. W. Smith
Raymond Durkee
Wheat Market Rises Amid Broad Provision Outlook
The wheat and rye markets advance five cents locally as prices rise nationwide. Hog numbers are expected to grow, pressuring provisions though gains may be temporary. Readings show lighter hog weights this season, with last week’s hog average 196 pounds vs 231 a year ago, and widespread meat demand remains strong.
Muscatine Clerk's Union Elects New Officers at Meeting
The Muscatine Clerk's Union gathered at Assembly Hall for a meeting that elected and installed officers for the coming year. New officers include President J. F. Richards and Vice Presidents Henry Hiller and A W Davis, along with secretary and treasurer posts and several trustees. Retiring officers were A S Millett C Bruntink M Dean F Kemper W Scholten and John Wessels. Delegates to the Trades Assembly were J J Engel W Scholten H J Rutherford and John Wessels.
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Muscatine
Henry Hiller
A. W. Davis
F. Kemper
Wm. Scholten
John Wessels
H. J. Rutherford
Thomas J. Ryan
Otto Kindler
A. S. Millett
J. E. Richards
Henry Detthof
C. Bruntink
Initiation at Eagle Court A P O N T
At last night’s Eagle Court A P O N T meeting in the A O U W hall, the following were initiated: Long, Harry Donahue, L M Bergstadt, Arthur Lawrence, W R Warner, J H Conner, Fred Walton, J W C Henning, W Nyenhuis, Daniel Bergstadt. The session included talks, a social hour, and refreshments. The next meeting is set for January 20 with another candidate class.
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Eagle Court
A. O. U. W. Hall
Order
Rank Long
Harry Donahue
L. M. Bergstadt
Arthur Lawrence
W. R. Warner
J. H. Conner
Fred Walton
J. W. C. Henning
W. Nyenhuis
Daniel Bergstadt
Dedication Planned for Wyoming Lodge No 76 K of P
The committee completes the dedication program for Wyoming Lodge No 76 K of P in this city with a 1882 founding, a large member base, and a new hall on Iowa Avenue to be dedicated Wednesday evening January 15. The program includes a dedication prayer Rev N A McAuley orchestra, dedication address The Relation of Fraternal Organizations to modern Society by Knight E M Warner, a quartet and solo performer Miss Laura Musser.
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Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
Iowa Avenue
N. A. McAuley
Acm
Anna Bishop
Knight E. M. Warner
Laura Musser
Record of the Past Year in Muscatine County Inquests
In 1901 the Muscatine coroner held thirteen inquests. none indicated foul play, all due to accidents or personal crises. Cases include Charles Letchler killed by a Rock Island train, August Wetzel suicide, Emanuel Weaver heart failure, and others such as drownings, streetcar and dump car accidents, plus one unknown cause.
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Muscatine
Charles Letchler
Rock Island Road
August Wetzel
Emanuel Weaver
John Cronin
Wilton
Leonard L. Denniston
Lotus
Fairport
Montpelier
Addison Faircloth
Station
E. D. Martin
Cedar River
S. B. Creiger
A. Renton
Volger
Front Street
Michael Metock
August Schmidt
Milwaukee
Clara Herman
Grain and Livestock Prices From Local Market Report
New corn price 65 68c, oats 45c, wheat 65 70c, rye 1c. Barley 40c, Timothy hay 12 14, hay baled 14, potatoes 90c per bushel. Butter 20c, lard 124c, hogs 5.60 6.00, cattle 3.00 3.26, calves 3.00 3.06, sheep 3.00 3.50, turkeys alive 4 7c, dressed 10c, chickens live 26c, dressed 8c. Ducks 6c live, 8c dressed, geese 6c live, 8c dressed. Flour per sack 1.10 1.20 spring, 1.15 winter, graham 25c. Coffee Rio prices, sugar tiers, eggs 22.25c, butter 20 22c, eggs 22 1/4c, bacon 12 1/2 15c, ham 14c.
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Illinois
Graham
County Book Sale At Kemble’s Detailed
The only abstract books in Musca tine county are available at Kemble's with limited titles on display.
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Muscatine County
Kemble’s
Muscatine County Milwaukee cut off work surges forward
A Journal representative reports rapid progress on the Milwaukee cut off near Muscatine county camps. Flick Johnsons steam shovel and a dummy engine arrived from Red Oak and will be put to work west of the city after a track switch is prepared. Superintendent Templeton directs crews as winter work continues with much cutting and filling planned. A pump station is being installed near the camp and water sourced north west of the Will Cherry place.
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Muscatine County
Milwaukee
The
Washington Journal
Flick & Johnson
Red Oak
Rock Island
Templeton
Will Cherry
Old Iowa Outlaw Bob McCune Linked to 21 Year Murder Case
Washington Iowa reports Guthrie Oklahoma dispatch linking Harlem McCune to the 21 year old murder of William Riley. Riley was shot while plowing in Henry County. McCune, about 65, was captured and jailed at Mt. Pleasant before escaping with others. A $400 state reward remains in effect.
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Washington
Guthrie
O. T
Bob McCune
William Riley
Henry County
Riley
Harlem McCune
Mt. Pleasant
McCune
The Indian and the Northwest Book Feature
A handsomely illustrated cloth bound volume of 115 pages covers the settlement of the Great Northwest. It includes half tone engravings of chiefs Black Hawk Littine Bull Red Cloud and others and ten colored map plates locating tribes dating back to 1600. The review notes careful presentation and historical data.
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Northwest
Great Northwest
Black Hawk
Littine Bull
Red Cloud
Custer
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