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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
3
The Hamilton Club in Chicago announces Admiral Schley will be a guest for three days January 25 to 27. A banquet is planned Saturday evening the 27th. The event aims to showcase city hospitality and hints at possible political discussions regarding a future Republican ticket.
Hine Bros report locating the Daylight Store. The discovery centers on the long sought site named Daylight Store with the involved parties confirming the find.
A three day test measured 17 989 total calls at the Iowa Telephone company with 110 new permanent subscribers, as Manager Bishop notes. The article details call volumes per day, reactions of operators to abusive callers, and planned upgrades including party lines and central energy boards.
Society items recount a Ladies of the Maccabees surprise party at the new Iowa avenue hall with officers serving supper, a cream mishap at Geo. Kranz’s shop, and several social events. Muscatine Business College socials, Fraternal Aid dime social with about 250 attendees, and a Second ward program featuring songs, recitations, duets, a negro sermon, a hoop drill, lunch, and dancing are described with thanks to local supporters.
Per committee, a neat lit tle sum is ready for the treasury, signaling completion of the affair and funds slated for public use.
The home of Mrs. Alice Ewing at 309 West Third street hosted a gathering of youths last evening for Blanche Ewing’s fifteenth birthday. Attendees enjoyed a literary contest crokinole and music with refreshments, and praised Blanche as a delightful hostess hoping for many happy returns.
G A R veterans the Ladies of the W R C and G A R circle held their annual oyster supper at the hall on Second street drawing about 300 attendees. Commander A K Raff gave opening remarks and addressed by Morgridge Schreurs Jester and Beckey. Miss Whitmore played piano and Irene Woods recited before chorus singing tents Tonight on the Old Camp Ground. The dining followed as a highlight of the evening.
Hine Bros announce readiness for operation as they open a new storefront in town. The family business promises to serve customers with a broad range of goods and personalized service.
Saturday court entries show Luella E. Hild vs J A Hild decree for divorce and Maud Bauer vs Frederick Bauner decree for divorce. A quiet title suit George Kelch v Alexis Phelps et al filed for West Liberty property Lot 5 Block 4 J A and A Miller addition. A Wilton deed from H G Post to Julia S Post conveys blocks 6 9 in North Wilton for $1 homestead following death by suicide in Rock Island July 27 1901.
The Muscatine Free Public Library, led by organizer Miss Faddis and librarian Mrs Emma Mahin, plans a February opening. Residents may obtain a free borrower card now, with required reader and guarantor agreements, ensuring access to the new library and its books.
Hine Bros report solid early sales at the new City Hat Store with customers flocking to explore a wide range of hats and styles. The shop promises quality headwear and friendly service.
The Journal states it provides a medium for writers to express ideas and does not approve or disapprove of the sentiments. It emphasizes neutrality in publishing opinions within the column.
Editor H C H harshly criticizes early closing yet omits the core issue. He claims only his store stays open in evenings, while four other hardware proprietors favor 6 pm closing four nights a week and have signed the agreement. He alleges bicycle concerns are negligible and unproven by others.
Local sports include M. H. 8S. versus M. B. C. basketball slated for Monday January 2. Community announcements note Hine Bros new store opening and Titus and Jackson offering investment opportunities. Regular W. R. C. meeting, church calendar fair, transit to New York business, Salvation Army boys brigade start, and Red Cross officers installed with social following.
Mrs Henry Geiss travels to Chicago after learning nephew Fred B McGreer has died at the German Hospital in San Francisco He was a leading scenic artist once with Sosman Landis Chicago and later with Morosco Grand Opera House His drop curtain at Powers theater in this city and his charge of Morosco studio mark his career Funeral from Graceland Chapel next Monday at 2 PM burial in Chicago
Judge Rowan taxes a bustling Saturday docket. James Lowden stole a roast chicken at the White House lunch wagon and feasted at the depot waiting room before being caught. He got 15 days. A south end swindler selling cheap jewelry was jailed 30 days after stealing spectacles from Elizabeth Lamphere. Frank Williams received ten days for vagrancy.
The grand jury announced its final report with several investigations. One case against Mrs. Nellie Crow of South Muscatine involved alleged use of strong language. no bill was returned. Another indictment targeted L. H. Westfall, accused of swindling Jacob Hess out of a harness set. Westfall had been arrested in Illinois.
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