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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
4
H G Post of Wilton Iowa was found dead in a Rock Island hotel. Authorities suggest he may have taken morphine and turned on the gas though no definite cause is given. The report notes the circumstances are not positively known.
The G A R circle held a masquerade ball at the Armory last night drawing over 200 guests with 100 in costume. Prizes went to Harry Phillips for best character masque and Mrs Louis Bernhardt for best fancy costume. Other events included a Black community gathering at African Methodist church with debates and music, plus a Night Hawk club surprise party for Miss Anna Hagerman with a ring gift and dancing party at Oak Street.
The Fontella club proposes reorganizing and renaming to D. Y. W. Y. K. a former club, aiming for social enjoyment and consisting of the city's colored youth.
The Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees prepare to dedicate their new second floor quarters in the Asthalter building on Iowa Avenue next Tuesday at 8 pm. The program includes invocation, music, addresses by State Commander J M Ermins and Lady Commander Mrs Nelson, solos, recitations, refreshments, and dancing.
Captain of Guards Winnifred Gies ler leads the lineup with Miranda Jar vis First Banner Bearer Elizabeth Harbaugh and Della Will as Third Banner Bearer. Committees expect to make this year’s lodge gathering one of the most important events in Muscatine with a fine hall and strong enrollment, spare no time or money.
Journal notes a likely basketball game between Company C of Muscatine and a Wilton college team. Wilton, well conditioned and tall, overwhelmed Muscatine in the second half after two new players joined, final score 0 to 2. Lineup included Parsons Schwinn Dittus Brown Shoemaker Reiker Bennison and others.
Mr and Mrs George H Weisse of 325 East Second street mourn the death of their two year old daughter Erma born in Muscatine. She died at 9 30 this morning after a brief typhoid pneumonia. Survived by parents a four year old brother and a one year old sister. Funeral from St Marys church Saturday at 11 oclock.
Two hot air blast stoves in nickel plating offered for sale. One stove bought for 22.00 is offered at 13.00, the other bought for 16.90 is offered at 9.00. Stoves burn hard or soft coal or wood. Inquire at Hirt & Griffith's.
Travelers note an attractive journey to New York via Niagara Falls with solid vestibule trains and dining car service on all through tickets to New York and Philadelphia. Stopovers at Niagara Falls are allowed, making the trip convenient and comfortable.
Court activity centers on a major trial involving Sadie Cline Mische v. J. H. Munroe and other matters as Grand Jury witnesses are examined. The calendar shows multiple divorces granted and various civil actions progressing, with several dismissals and defaults noted. The courthouse buzzes as witnesses, decrees, and docket entries unfold today and into tomorrow.
Ed Kohl of Burlington attends city business. Mrs. E F Schall of West Liberty visits with sister Mrs Geo Winn. Wm Walker of Wapello, Louisa county farm supervisor, in town. J Cal Duncan of Columbus Junction, Louisa board member, calls on friends. Ice workers in Lake township include Healey, Healey, Scoemaker, Bloomer, King, Gerts, Lindle and Keifner. Michael Dashek, from Milwaukee, found a $200 pearl after arriving three months ago, rejecting a $150 offer. Judge Rowan faces Brickhouse Jack for vagrancy and Sam Thomas for public intoxication, both given ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Crist Stange mourn their six-month-old son's death. funeral tomorrow at 2 pm, Rev. George Meier officiating. burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Mr Nissen a fine decorator now with Koll and Nissen gains praise for the handsome paper hanging and decorating of Muscatine K P Hall rooms. The Davenport veteran moved here to join Claus Koll and is praised as a master artist. Koll and Nissen promote spring orders and pledge quality work.
Mayor receives a letter from the McKinley National Memorial association calendaring a date and time for community memorial activities at Canton Ohio for the late President William McKinley. The note urges formation of a citizens auxiliary committee to organize offerings from schools and local groups. In Muscatine the matter will be discussed and schools will hold fitting exercises on the set day.
For the Annual Exhibition of the Western Poultry Fanciers Association from January 13 to 18, the B C R N Ry will sell round trip tickets from points within 100 miles of Cedar Rapids at fare and one third. Full particulars available by calling company agents.
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