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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
8
Our stock of men's boys and children's summer clothing is complete and up-to-date. Prices are very low with men's single coats from 45 to 4.00, coats and vests 3.59 to 5.00, striped flannel suits 5.00 to 9.00, and children's wash suits 25c to 1.75 each. We solicit your inspection of these goods.
A busy Muscatine day includes J F F Club picnic on Hogg Island aboard the launch Juaneatta with Whitmore boats in tow. Local visitors from Letts and Columbus Junction join Fourth of July events, rumors of feuds resurface, and a moonlight excursion by the Modern Woodmen is announced.
A reader holding No 1729 is asked to present it to receive the coach from H. G. Ficken. The notice directs the claimant to bring the same number for collection.
On July 9 17 and August 1 1900 the Iowa Central Ry sells round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and to parts of South Dakota Wyoming at one fare plus two dollars Tickets are valid to October 31 1900 Ask ticket agents for details or write G S Batty Marshalltown Iowa
Local venue Schmidt Bros announces new program featuring latest coon songs and ragtime medleys. The listing invites patrons to enjoy lively piano numbers and vaudeville style performances.
Halstead and son operate Mulberry based Fully Equiped Paint Store offering best prices on work and materials for painting projects.
A man touts his enterprise as the best business going, but observers remain doubtful about the bold claim and its supporting evidence.
The store highlights three top values with fabrics that are thoroughly tested and found fast-dyed. Prices shown include 8.00, 10.00, and 12.00, emphasizing quality and durability.
The notice touts a high quality cut and style with cassimere and worsted suits retailing from six to twelve dollars. A new line of negligee shirts is described as arriving with swell patterns.
The moonlit voyage runs from the wharf with two departures at 8:00 p m and 9 30 p m. Passengers enjoy a pleasant boat ride for a quarter.
The boys report a fine treat at the wedding south of this place last Tuesday evening. Several families spent the glorious 4th at the Cedar River. By patience and perseverance several fish were caught. Our community mourns the death of Atwood Scott on Wednesday. He was a good man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. It was a few days since he mingled happily with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Daut of Cedar county and Mr. and Mrs. H. Will of Muscatine spent last Sunday with H. T. Smith and family.
In the Bond and Young’s area crowds marveled at a long monster cannon cracker. It hissed and looked ready to tear up streets, but a passerby would lift it and walk off with it. It proves to be only stove pipe lengths with a fuse.
The six o’clock report states the operation to remove S M Batterson's foot was performed at eight this morning. The remaining stump below the knee and the patient’s condition are described as resting well this afternoon. The foot was amputated due to gangrene, and doctors believe the trouble has been fully removed.
Jarrett Atwood Scott died at his Moscow township home on July 4 after a brief illness that began with malaria like symptoms and developed into pneumonia. He was 69, leaving wife Rebecca Ann and six children Eva Jones Caroline McGrew J M Scott Amy Lake Garrett Scott and Maude. Funeral services are set for Friday at two at the Bloomington Friends meeting house with Rev Crull officiating and burial in Bloomington cemetery.
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad nears completion of its new line to Storm Lake with passenger and freight service to Estherville now in use. Builders deter further extension this year due to high material costs.
In Chicago on July 5 the contest of Paul Rothbarth's will resumed with a relative alleging undue influence. The will discards property valued at $410,000 and the case proceeds in court.
Iowa Central offers a rail excursion to Colorado Utah South Dakota and Wyoming on July 7 19 and August 11 1900. One fare plus two dollars for round trip with tickets valid until October 31 1900. For full details contact coupon ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
In the Southern District of Iowa Eastern Division a bankruptcy discharge is set for Risdon Tipton. Creditors and interested parties must file opposition in Muscatine by July 16 1900 and within ten days provide grounds for opposition. Referee Jno R Williams presides.
A second hand refrigerator offered for sale. Interested buyers should inquire at this office for details and to arrange viewing.
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