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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
10
The Muscatine Journal proclaims a renewal of high quality laundry work for the New Year. It promises improved laundering of shirts and collars with unmissable proofs of skill and better flue work than ever before.
Dr J F Myers arrives from Davenport. Dr Weaver comes from Lettsville. Miss Tena Neibling travels to Davenport. Warren Blackwell arrives from Wilton. Jank Bacon from Wilton spends day in Muscatine. William Schilder visits O D Long stretch. Claus Roll departs for Chicago Milwaukee on business. Eugene Debs leaves for Omaha to deliver address. F Ferguson returns to Gueydan Ind after visit. W F Hayes plans return to Muscatine area. Miss Wall heads to Galva Illinois after telegram about grandmother Ethel Coverston ill at Cedar Falls. Mr and Mrs John Wilson travel to Lettsville to visit Mrs Courtney. Mrs Courtney's condition improves after accident. Attorney M W Stapleton learns of brother's son's death. travels to Marengo for funeral. Oatmeal mill engine break forces shutdown yesterday. resumes by Thursday. Oscar Reed returns from Pacific coast tour. M H Truesdell of B C R N in city, former West Liberty and Wapello resident. Thanks expressed for support during bereavement by Mr and Mrs H Varner.
Advertisement states exposure to climate causes cold and catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm is claimed to cure nasal catarrh without pain or irritation. Priced at 50 cents. available at Druggists or mailed from Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
An OCR fragment touts unlikely cures for constipation with phrases about life and money. It names Cascarets and Candy Cathartic style branding, miswritten and distorted, hinting at sensational patent remedy advertising of unknown origin.
Ernest Phillips, a Rock Island railroad worker, drew wages in Muscatine and sought to kill himself and his son with morphine after family troubles. He told friends of a wrecked friend finding peace, prompting officials to intervene. The package was recovered before he could proceed, likely saving the boy’s life.
Emma Filtz returns from Davenport and Mrs Harrington from Chicago while Mrs Georgia Austin visits from the Island. Muscatine Lumber and Box Co restarts after repairs. yard gates installed at South Muscatine yard. Salvation Army service led by Ensign Barnard and Captain Collins. Rev Montgomery holds island revival meetings. Epworth League to meet Tuesday at 7 30 with social program in church basement. Journal readers urged to add Miss Alberta Berry to Christmas program cast at Musserville M E Sunday school.
Cedar county Board of Supervisors met December 26 1899 to canvass a mulct petition filed by temperance supporters. A demurrer claiming lack of jurisdiction was overruled and the petition deemed sufficient, sparking an appeal to the District Court as temperance sentiment runs high and fundraising continues.
Des Moines Iowa January 9 special Twenty Eighth General Assembly convened and organized for business. Senator Titus kept his old seat as members drew lots for new assignments while Gear was nominated United States Senator by acclamation. A B Cummins vacancy discussed and resolved. Trebor.
Biographical sketch of Kate F. Stone a pioneer of Muscatine who arrived in 1840 with her father Dr. Fairchild from Cincinnati. She married Fred FH. Stone, hosted hospitality, contributed to church work, and left a lasting memory through needlework and a gift of an immense book for an invalid girl. The piece notes her faithful Christian life, final illness, and care by the Old Ladies' Home board before death.
A scramble in West Liberty yesterday involved one contestant knocking another with a hammer. Names and injuries could not be confirmed, and the town remained excited as the Journal reported details were unavailable.
Eld J R Underwood born Ohio September 18 1833 died December 29 1899 near Letts Iowa aged 66 years 3 months 11 days He leaves a widow a son James M Underwood and several relatives He enlisted early in the Civil War in the Ist Iowa Infantry and served under Gen Lyon in the battle of Wilsons Creek.
W S Haifleigh born June 21 1827 in Carroll county Maryland died January 5 1900 at his home in Sweetland township aged 72 years 6 months and 15 days He moved to Iowa in 1886 and resided in this county His wife Elizbeth Anders of Carroll county Md survives him Also surviving are three sons S D of Sweetsland C A of Muscatine and J C of Newton plus two brothers and four sisters The deceased was a Christian who joined the Church of God in youth and lived by that faith.
At a Kimball House banquet in Davenport, John W. Gates of Chicago hinted the new Clinton to Davenport and Rock Island railroad may connect to Kansas City. He noted ownership of several lines and docks, suggesting a southwestward trend likely bringing the road through Muscatine. The remarks were confidential and not for publication.
East Buffalo residents report M D Murdock sick for days and Mrs Boney's mother failing. Grandmother Castor suffered a paralytic stroke with little improvement. M D Murdock travels to Illinois City. visits with S W Ellsworth. Simeon Roberts hurt badly on New Year night.
An advertiser promotes Cascarets as a laxative with bold claims about easing constipation. The text imitates vintage product promotion language and markets quick relief.
The Boston Store announces a ten day sale to convert excess stock into cash. Bargains across silks dress goods hosiery underwear outing gowns cloaks jackets collarettes muffs boas carpets rugs curtains and more. Come to the Boston Store for the event.
About one hundred elegant quality gowns for ladies men girls boys and children offered today at 50c 68c 75c 89c and 1.00. The best value you have ever looked at with bargains available only at the Boston Store.
The Boston Store offers heavy fleeced vests and drawers for ladies at 18 20 25 and 37 cents, union suits at 25 39 and 50 cents, and boys and girls fleeced and all wool options from 10 to 35 cents. Mens heavy fleeced underwear priced 39 and 50 cents as they clear stock.
Collarettes offered at reduced prices to clear inventory. Fur collars and collarettes priced from 1.00 to 12.50 with original values up to 20.00. All ladies and children's furs included in the sale at Boston Store.
Merchants offer late-style jackets and Golf capes at half price or less. Prices range from $25 jackets cut to $12 to $4 jackets. Ladies misses and children selections reduced to 50 cents on the dollar and lower. All $10 and $12.50 capes cut to $5 with final sale tone.
About one hundred elegant wool waists in all colors styles and sizes are being closed out at a 25 percent discount. Prices range from 75 cents to 2.50, down from up to 3.75. Visit the Boston Store to see the goods.
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