Tipton Muscatine Rail Line Aimed At Northwestern Route
Muscatine moves to secure a 100 mile independent railroad to Tipton and Independence with surveyors active on the old Tipton line. Mr Weston states the line aims to be built with capital backing and to connect Muscatine shippers to the Northwestern system for rapid eastern service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Independence
Tipton
Weston
Tipton-Muscatine
Lloyd and
Tobie
Moscow
Mary Hardman Place
Rochester
Great Northwestern
Clinton-Davenport
Man
Chicago & Northwestern
Slips on the Walk Reported in Darly
This morning Ed Stocker suffered a painful accident after slipping on the walk. He received prompt help and is expected to recover, with details from Saturday's local notes continuing to unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stocker
East Hill social notes record New Year visits
Mrs Scott Berges called on East Hill friends on Friday. Charley Blanchard and wife spent New Year at his mother's. J B Downer visited Cedar County to see his son. Peter State and wife hosted a party of twenty six for dinner and supper on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Berges
East Hill
Charley Blanchard
Park Place
J. B. Downer
Cedar County
Peter State
Miss Spicker
Illinois City
Mr. Foster
Scott Lowe
Grant Street
Mr. Howe
Kecklerville
Chas
Brisbane
Sherman Street
Morgan McGaughey
Hunt’s
Noe McElravy
South Muscatine
Scott Lane
John Howell
Senior class literary session at the High School
The Senior class held its regular monthly literary program at the High School building. Miss A Collins opened with a piano solo, Miss Helen Davis read, Roy Baker played cornet, Miss Hilda Busch and Miss Anna Richie sang, Joe King read a humorous piece, Rob Mc Campbell described the class, and Robert Edgerton presented the society paper roasting everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Collins
Helen Davis
Roy Baker
Hilda Busch
Joe King
Rob McCampbell
Anna Richie
Robert Edgerton
Boy dodges horse and buggy collision at Sycamore and Second
Last night at the Sycamore and Second corner a boy ran into a horse and buggy while looking back at a girl. The horse trampled the boy briefly before the driver stopped the animal. The boy arose uninjured and fled toward the hay market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Forged Marriage License Case Brought for Grand Jury
Saturday's Datly Chas. Janze was brought to Muscatine this noon from West Liberty by Marshal John Wiley and bound over to the grand jury. He faces a charge of forging a marriage license and inducing 16 year old Rachel Patterson of Muscatine to wed him without a minister. He is 32. the girl is 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janze
Muscatine
West Liberty
John Wiley
Grand Jury
Rachel Patterson
School Board Buys Eraser Pockets for City Schools
Muscatine school board bought 1000 eraser pockets to be installed in every room across the city. The cast iron wall device, called the M and D, is designed to speed work and reduce confusion. The invention originates from a Davenport man and will be placed two feet apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
Muscatine
Davenport
No. The barber makes money by pain free shave
A man who does not care how he earns money could become rich quickly. The barber will not ask about pain unless he is certain the shave is painless.
Teachers Meeting at Muscatine High School
A crowded Muscatine County teachers institute discusses compulsory education, duties of superintendents, and the need for more normal schools. Proposals include a June Institute with De Garmo or Griffin, and extended sessions to raise teaching standards. The afternoon features art education talks and student work displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Hill
Wilton
West Liberty
Linnie Harris
Witter
Cradler
Wapello
Ohio
Iowa
Pepper
Atalissa
Townsley
de Garmo
Griffin
Col. Parker
Schall
Pearl Button Theft at Hirsch Factory in Muscatine
Thieves stole about 500 gross of 18 and 20 line pearl button blanks valued at 100 dollars from the Leo H. Hirsch Company factory in the Barry building Mulberry Street. Entry was gained through a window and a forced door lock. Suspects may have used a wagon, with sacks found near the New York button factory. Authorities pursue the thieves. buyers warned to beware of 18 and 20 line butts for sale. Two suspicious men were seen near the plant the previous evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirsch
Muscatine
Leo H. Hirsch Company
Barry
Mulberry
Vetter
New York
Chas
Hirsch Factory
McDermid
Beepple Button Co
Choosing Help From A Cook Or Maid Of All Work
Advice from the January Ladies' Home Journal on selecting household help stresses evaluating character and training. It recommends detailing house conditions and rules before hiring, then staying closely involved in the first week to teach routines, start with simple meals, and insist on cleanliness and proper attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Death by his own hand over rejected marriage proposal
Harry Jorgensen of Oak Park shot himself at Earlville Illinois after Miss Pearl Jack refused to marry him. Miss Jack, daughter of Oliver G. Jack formerly with the Muscatine Journal, is described as young and accomplished. Funeral services are set for Oak Park with life insurance proceeds of five thousand dollars to Miss Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry Jorgensen
Earlham
Ill
Earlville
Pearl Jack
West
Congress Street
Wenter
Oak Park
Miss Jack
Jorgensen
Death of William Harvey Varner in Muscatine
William Harvey Varner died at his father Harvey Varner’s home 407 East Eighth street at 4 a.m. He suffered long from consumption with one lung gone and the other failing. Born December 15, 1869 in Rochester Cedar County, he moved to Muscatine as a boy and returned recently after a spell in Dakota and Minneapolis hospitals. Survived by a father, a sister, a half sister, a stepsister and two step-brothers. Funeral from the house Monday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harvey Varner
Harvey Varner
East Eighth Street
Mr. Warner
Rochester
Cedar County
Muscatine
Dakota
Minneapolis
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ended Jan 5 1900
Transfers filed by Titus & Jackson list multiple parcels in Muscatine Atalissa and Park Place areas. Names include Jos Pollischeek Sam Hallock George Frutig Ed W Smith Cath L Smith P W Francis John Opitz Henry Kad ing Oliver Munnet J C Hazlett H C Griffin and Wm S Miller. Amounts range from 100 to 450 dollars with several land parcels described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus & Jackson
Jos
Pollischeek Et Ux
Sam
Iowa
Assn
Jos. Pollischeek
At- Cc
H. Lambetux
Atalissa
Cath L. Smith
Hus
Ed. W
March
DEG Wss
P. W. Francis
Park Place
John A. Opitz
Henry Kading
Wil- Oliver
Property transfers listed with various parcels in townships 77 and 78
Legal notices record multiple real estate transfers. Names include Harry Gedney Emma Rachow John Ra chow Frank Stecher George H Brogan W A Heinly Louise Rieckhoff Melvin Baker Joseph Batchelor and George Sinkler. Parcels span sections 9 10 20 22 26 29 and townships 77 78 with values from 500 to 4900 dollars.
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Harry Gedney
John Rachow
Frank Stecher
George H. Brogan
Melvin W. Baker
Joseph M. Batchelor
George W. Sinkler
Winter notes mix reunions and town improvements
Buffalo Prairie Illinois reports mild winter and a series of New Year reunions. A Davenport visitor stayed for Christmas. New telephone switchboard at E M Castles boosts local service. An Excelsior schoolhouse festival in Duncan Saturday with oysters peaches cake to fund a library. Mrs Carrie Walter teaches. Rev Thornton’s Sunday schedule shifts to 2 pm next week while Rev Shepard preaches at 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie McGinnis
Davenport
Iowa
E. M. Castle
Buffalo Prairie
Duncan Township
Excelsior
Carrie Walter
Thornton
Rev
Shepard
No matter how poor a magazine it has its leaves uncut
A concise reflection notes that even a shabby magazine retains uncut leaves symbolizing potential and unfinished work, suggesting value persists despite rough presentation.
Macca bee ladies stage lively amateur theatricals
At the lodge, Macca bee ladies presented the drama Serious Case Will Out with a strong cast led by Mrs. Peck and Miss Freyermuth. Minnie McCaw sang a Black dialect melody as refreshments followed. Muscatine Hive No. 13, L O T M, organized three years ago with 80 members installed new officers for 1900. Champion Hose Hook and Ladder Company re-elected officers for the year. Silver anniversary banquet and ball planned at headquarters tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabee
J. M. Peck
Carrie Freyermuth
Anna Jayne
Mary McDougal
Laura Stinson
Alice Walton
Minnie McCaw
Muscatine Hive No. 13
Gertrude Hine
Loveina Giesler
Carrie Rankin
Hattie Nesper
Emma Sterneman
Sentinel
Clara Liebtrand
Emma O. Reppert
C. Tappe
George Trumpp
Wm. van Gent
Joseph Maurath
Hose Co
John Powers
Rob Leu
Joseph Gibney
Hook and Ladder Company
Chas. Schroeder
Art Barnard
John Fahey
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Commercial Club
Court House
Cedar
Walnut
Fifth Street
Stocker
Atend
Court Westse
W. C. Schenck
Wm. Warner
Musca
Miss Pearl Jack
Institute
Plum ‘Vy
Laterday's Daily
William Varner
Chas. W. Dykes
Admr
Wm. S. Miller
Champion Hose, Hook and Ladder Company
John Neibert, Sr
Henry Wilmering
E. E. Davidson
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chricago
St. Louis
Boston
Apt
East Second Street
F. A. Neidig
Muscatine, Iowa
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