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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1901
Page
8
Local shoppers see bargains on fireworks at Scheetz and Wonder posts sales on white skirts and walking hats. Numerous passengers head to Davenport San Francisco Lone Tree Blue Springs and Cedar Flapas as relatives visit and trips conclude. assorted social notes and travel updates accompany sales promises and town life.
The new packet J. S., replacing the Verne Swain on the Davenport Clinton route, ran aground near Le Claire during a storm. 25 to 30 aboard, including passengers, crew, and panic followed. The rudder cable broke, the vessel freed after hours with Winona pulling from the rocks. Passengers took small boats to LeClaire and trains to destinations. Macabees excursion organizers face delays and plan a new date.
A flurry of travel notes and social updates from Columbus Junction and nearby towns. Prof Shinn and G W Simmons journey to Davenport and Adams while various residents return home from Davenport Wellman and Mediapolis. frail ties of kinship and visits to relatives in Rock Island Burlington and Wellington noted along with local commerce mentions at the Wonder store.
Funeral services for Mrs. J A Rowan were held at her home 420 East Third Street at 9 15 this morning. The party traveled on the 1642 train to Buffalo for burial with Rev Arthur Fowler and Dr C L Stafford officiating. The service used 2 Corinthians 5 1 and included hymns and a large turnout of friends, with 123 joining at the burial in Shelby.
Mrs S A Anderson of Chicago changed cars here this morning for Weltman where she will visit relatives.
An advertisement touts Ev Brandenburg as a dedicated paint seller offering the best value in town. The seller notes a specialty in paint and urges customers to recall the Maine slogan while trusting in the best quality at a fair price.
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