Fireworks Night Injures Several In Muscatine
Reports detail two shooting incidents during Fourth of July celebrations in Muscatine. Josephine Ritter aged fourteen was shot in the knee by a stray 32 caliber bullet, with the bullet lodging in her calf. Dr. A J Oliver removed it. Lyle, son of Capt. Joe Davidson, suffered a severe head wound after leaping from a moving car while hat lodged, skull fractured, he remained unconscious much of July 4. his family in Is land Grove near Boston and Philippines bound father with his regiment. A large plate glass at Fred Leu Jr’s shattered by an explosion near West Second. no suspect named. Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly endorses the Free Public Library proposal advised by Mr. Musser with strong support July 1 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysie Davidson
Joe Davidson
Lyle
Evening Journal
Andrew Davidson
West Third Street
H. M. Dean
Capt. Davidson
Philippines
Island Grove
Boston
Drew
Josephine Ritter
Butlerville
A. J. Oliver
John Ritter
Royal Pearl Button Factory
Fred Leu, Jr
West Second
Chas. L. Breckon
H. C. Madden
Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly
Musser
Demise of R B Keath on eve of Independence Day
R B Keath died July 4 at about 2 30 PM at 526 Miles avenue from rat poison taken the day before with intent to end his life. He was born August 11 1829 in Pittsburgh and had worked as a cook and in hotels. The coroner ruled death due to the poison amid long illness and despondency. funeral services were held at the Advent church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribben B. Keath
Miles Avenue
Mr. Keath
Pittsburg
Jorda Wilhelmena Beckman
A. A. Keath
Rosetta Leutzinger
Musserville
R. B. Keath
Herdon Shriner
Martin Bartlett
John Asp
Duncan and Martin camping party returns from Illinois trip
The Duncan and Martin camping party after a stay near the Illinois bluffs returned home midweek. They report a pleasant time with large fish caught including a catfish that fed fourteen to sixteen people. Community mentions include sidewalks on Washington street by N Bast J F Ross Gus Peter and Wm Fullman.
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Duncan and
Martin
Bluffs
Illinois
Committees In Session In Macatine Iowa 1900
Committees from various organizations meet at the Commercial club rooms in Macatine on July 3 1900 chaired by Chas L Breckon. They plan to ask organization presiding officers to send reps to city hall on election day to assist and to create a public address supporting the library proposition printed in city papers and distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macatine
Iowa
Commercial Club
Chas. L. Breckon
Clymer A. Coldren
J. H. Munroe
G. M. Titus
Unappreciative Visitors Vandalize Weed Park
Carelessness spoils Weed Park and worsens wardens’ duties as vandals, including a quartet of girls scattering hay. officers hold names for repeat offenses, urging visitors to leave debris alone and cooperate with park order.
Independance Day Wedding in Davenport
John Jugenheimer and Miss Annie Campbell wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. C L Stafford officiating at 10 30 yesterday morning. The groom is a marble cutter and polisher from Davenport and the bride is William Campbell’s daughter of North Prairie. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alf Armstrong and the bride’s father. They left on the Firefly for Fairport to join a camping party before proceeding to Davenport to establish their home.
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John Jugenheimer
Annie Campbell
Methodist
C. L. Stafford
Davenport
William Campbell
North Prairie
Alf Armstrong
Fairport
June Weather Readings for 1900 and Acknowledgment of Mrs. Walton
June 1900 meteorological data show max 90 F min 51 F mean 72.12 F against sixty year mean 69.90 F. Barometer ranged 29.74 to 29.02 inches. Rainfall 1.57 inches vs fifty year mean 4.27 inches. record highs 14.30 inches in 1851 and low 0.66 inches in 1854. Mrs. J. P. Walton.
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J. P. Walton
Guarantee on Greene’s Tar Syrup Refund Promise
A group of merchants including G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co Jno. J. Havercamp and J Theo Keuchmann pledge to refund the cost of Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle will prove satisfactory or money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchmann
River stages and steamer replacement announced
The Dubuque river will be down tomorrow. The river is two feet one inch above low water. The steamer Sidney will replace the Quincy, with the Sidney drawing less water than the Quincy tomorrow.
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Dubuque
Sidney
Quincy
Room Wanted in Private Home by Respectable Young Man
A respectable young man seeks a room in a private home. Response requests address for F. G. 8 in the Journal.
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F. G
Journal
Property Transfer and Local Notes From Town
John Luetje sold a house and lot to Mrs Lange last week occupied by Clause Lorenzen for eight hundred dollars. Masons on an elevator project faced stone shortages while three cars of lumber were unloaded this week. Citizens admired a rainbow after rain on Monday evening. Farmers plan barley cutting late this week. Willie Drosser injured two fingers in a hay pulley at Will Dage's on Monday. The mercury neared 100 in the shade this week. It is the Fourth of July and children enjoy the day. Claus Lorenzen made a business trip to Big Rock last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luetje
Willie Drosser
Will Dage’s
Mercury
Claus Lorenzen
Big Rock
To Cure Cold While You Sleep
An ad touts a sleep remedy claiming a cold cure with no pay and a 25 cent price. J. J. Havercamp is named as the sole agent for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Iron Settees and Chairs Offered for Sale
Two iron settees and two iron chairs suitable for laws. This fragment notes offered items and directs inquiry to this office.
Kile Wins First in Muscatine Trap Shooting
At Muscatine Rod and Gun Club Park Place a trap shooting event featured new traps and improved grounds. Archie Kile won with 42 of 50 targets while J Martin scored 41 and E E Davidson 37, with R W Moore among visitors scoring well before dropping out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Rod and Gun Club
Park Place
R. W. Moore
H. M. Basley
F. H. Shellabarger
M. A. Shellabarger
Archie Kile
J. Martin
E. E. Davidson
Andy Mull
Team total leads with high scorers listed
Winners total points featured Kile with 42 Martin 41 and Davidson 37. Referee M Quinn and scorer Herr are noted.
Quiet Columbus Junction Sees City Sabbath and Political Gloom
The city experiences a quiet Sabbath as many travel to nearby towns for family gatherings and outings. The Wilton band performs for the commonwealth, Oakville hosts Rev. W. S. Eight, and Rev. Foust travels to native towns. Democrats fret over candidate choice and platform while the Journal skips issues. Harvests look strong with oats ready to harvest and hay average. Peaches appear more plentiful than apples with young trees bearing unusually early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Commonwealth
W. S&s
Oakville
Foust
Jonah
Chicago
Seteh
Towa
Fancy shooting duo from Iowa City delight crowd
Mr and Mrs D Tantlinger demonstrated at the fair grounds yesterday scoring exceptional precision. He fired a rifle from a wheel while running and nearly hit airborne targets, while Mrs Tantlinger impressed with a shotgun display. The exhibition drew hearty applause.
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D. Tantlinger
Iowa City
Fair Grounds
Buffalo
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J. F. Ross
Gus. Peter
Wm. Fullman
Washington Street
Weed Park
H. F. Morrow
Muscatine
Missouri
Canton
Ohio
G. van Vrankin
Winfield
John Rittenhouse
Grandview
Island
Scott Leones
J. B. Downer
Libray
Indianapolis
Asi Corneil
Indiabepelis
Ind
Cuticura
Porter Dave and Chem. Corp
Soleps
Rehmel
River News
Stockton
A. Kile
Kile
J Martin
E. Davidson
J. Kemper
W. R. Parkins
Oeltloce
Millett
Sffotitiel Ticles Se
A. Mull
F. E. Smith
F. Hoopes
Cc. Fisch
F. Shellabarger
Cc. Mull
C. Holliday
D. Holliday
E. Kallenberger
Geo. Miller
John Lupton
Manhardt
G. E. Davidson
Parkins
C. Fisch
F. Smith
Columbus Junction
Lilly’s
Joonigsuy
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