End of a Prominent Muscatine Citizen Batterson
S M Batterson age date of birth 1844 died early this morning at 413 East Front Street following amputation surgery last Thursday Surrounded by family his death ends a long successful career as Batterson Bee Hive owner He served in the 44th Indiana Infantry and later held posts in the First M E Church Y M C A G A R Shelby Norman Post and the German American Savings Bank He leaves a widow and children and a city mourns his loss with funeral planned for Monday July 9th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Batterson
East Front Street
Samuel Marsh Batterson
State Line
New York
Angola
Indiana
44Th
Indiana Infantry
Waterloo
Marva
Ill
Batterson Bee Hive Dry Goods House
M. E. Church
Stewart
Batterson
Shelby Norman Post, G. A. R
S. M. Batterson Co
German-American Savings Bank
C. L. Stafford
Muscatine
Methodist Church
Do the Little Things and They Will Grow to Greatness
A reflective piece argues that greatness arises from small deeds done with humility. It contrasts two archetypes: brash public heroes and quiet workers who help others without fanfare. The author urges embracing small duties as stepping stones to higher faith and compassion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold von Winkleried
Sempach
Trial on To Day Link Roberts to be tried today
Link Roberts the colored man arrested on Davenport instructions faces trial today after three suspects were held on the charge. Will Messenger and George Twiggs are also detained and will await trial tomorrow with County Attorney Lischer prosecuting and George W. Scott defending one defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Link Roberts
Davenport
Will Messenger
George Twiggs
Davenport Times
Messenger
Lischer
George W. Scott
Wm. M. Chamberlin
Roberts
Link
Guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar bottles
A signed card promises refunds on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs and on a 25 cent bottle if not satisfactory. Names listed include G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno. J. Havercamp J. Theo Keuchmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
G. A. Reinicke
W. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo. Keuchmann
Halstead & Son Paints and Papers Ad
Ring up No 4134 for best work and best prices on painting and wallpaper from Halstead and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halstead & Son
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors July 2 1900
The Board examined auditor warrants for June and found them correct. Various clerks and constables reported fees and costs for the quarter ending June 30 1900 and were accepted. A claim for disinfecting smallpox property was heard and denied. The acetylene gas plant proposal at the county farm was approved. Adjourned to August 6 1900 with itemized township expenses listed for Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Ira Hendrix
E. P. Day
J. I. Nichols
M. Jernick
S. M. Hoskins
J. W. Eells
Chas. Tappe
J. P
L. M. Woods
F. F. Schmidt
J. F. Devitt
J. A. Rowan
H. Elfers
Township meeting adjourns with relief and bills
Board in session referred Huber Road to county attorney and deferred Hogan Road. June report of Muscatine township poor overseer B Beach examined and accepted. Disbursements totaled 207.62: cash 75, goods 118.62, wood 14.00. Adjourned to 9 am Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huber Road
Hogan Road
B. Beach
Muscatine Township
State court records listing multiple trials and witnesses
A scanned court ledger shows numerous State vs. cases including Hickey Burns and Concoran with juries and witnesses such as J. Wiley M. Woods Henry Schmelzer A Carter W Carter and others. Entries record defendant names, trial numbers, costs and witness lists in a dense 19th century format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Zeisig
J. P. State
Hickey
Tappe
J. P
State
Rolse
M. Woods
Kharney Miller
Do Gees
Fred Miller
Essa
Henry Schmelzer
A. Carter
Do Wees
W. Carter
Chas. Balluff
Harrington
Howard
Do An
W. van Gent
J. A. Rowen
Concoran
I. Elfers
FF. Hewitt
Joe Oppelt
M. Carpenter
A. Rowan
Lawler
H. Filfers
Geo. Nelson
W. Murphy
R. B. Burnett
Fichoff
Young
Chas
Webster
Kane
Temperance Address Planned by W G Dean at Musserville Church
W G Dean of Chicago the general corresponding secretary of the Young People s Christian Temperance Union will deliver a temperance address at the Musserville M E church at 11 00 a m tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Dean
Chicago
The
Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
Musserville M. E
Local church sets services with evening meeting led by Hannah Pate
Meeting tomorrow includes 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM sessions. Bible School at 2:00 PM. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 PM led by Hannah Pate. All welcome. Pastor Sylvester Jones signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible
Hannah Pate
Slyvester Jones
Church of God Schedule Announces Services and Meetings
The Church of God at Corner Ninth and Poplar lists Sabbath school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 p m. A business meeting is set for 7 45 this evening. Weekday prayer is Wednesday at 7 45 with cordial invitation from Mrs Suttlif to attend all gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Ninth and
Poplar
Suttlif
Pilgrim Congregational Church Schedule
Green Street announces Sunday school at 9 15 a.m. Junior Society of Christian Endeavor at 2 p.m. Evening service begins at 7 45 led by Rev H D Herr. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45 p.m. All are cordial invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Green Street
Society of Christian Endeavor
H. D. Herr
Presbyterian Church Morning Worship and Sunday School
The Presbyterian Church at Corner Iowa Avenue and Fourth Street offers 10:30 a.m. morning worship with a sermon by the pastor on "Men and Books." Sunday school starts at 2:00 p.m. led by Dr. J. T. Martin, with Bible class taught by the pastor. Evening Y P S C E meets at 7:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Iowa Avenue
Fourth
J. T. Martin
Union Service at Court Square Invitation
At p m a union service will be held at Court Square. Everyone is invited to attend. J N Elliott is the pastor leading the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. m
Court Square
J. N. Elliott
Safe guards theme at Sabbath School and outdoor meetings
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m sermon at 10 30 a m theme Safe guards Congregation joins Union Out Door Meetings in Court Square at 6 30 p m Gospel service 7 45 p m in the church auditorium led by the Young People Best meeting of the week Thursday 7 45 p m All who come will find a cordial welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Square
Missionary Frances Liter to Speak at Local Meeting
At the corner of Sycamore and Fifth streets Mrs Frances Liter, four years in Alaska as a missionary among Indians, will attend a meeting at 10:00 a m tomorrow. Bible School follows at 11:15 a m Union meeting at 6:30 p m Y Y S C E at 7:45 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:45 p m You are invited to join us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Fifth Streets
Frances Liter
Alaska
Court Senate
First Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Corner Third Street and Iowa Avenue. Pastor C L Stafford to preach at 10 30 a m on Glorying in the Cross. Union Service at Court Square at 6 30 p m. Class meetings 9 30 a m Sabbath School 1 30 p m Junior League 3 p m Epworth League 7 45 p m. Cordial invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Third Street
Iowa Avenue
C. L. Stafford
Court Square
Divine Drama Sermon at First Congregational Church
The church schedules 1 30 a m sermon on The Divine Drama in the Light of the Passion Play at Oberammergau. 1 30 p m Sunday School orchestral service then Bible study. 7 45 p m Christian Endeavor in lecture room. 6 30 p m Union Services with congregation in Court Square. HW Herr, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Oberammergan
Christian Endeavor Society
Court Square
Special Election Planned for Water Works Contract in Muscatine
City authorities announce a special election on July 10 1900 to decide the contract with Muscatine Water Works Company. Voters in each ward will choose at Excelsior Hose House City Hall Rescue Hose House and Relief Hose House. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm.
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Muscatine
City of
Muscatine Water Works Company
Excelsior Hose House
City Hall
Yatrd
Rescue Hose House
Relief Hose House
City of Muscatine
Barney Schmidt
Bert. C. Benham
Room Wanted Ad Appears in Journal Notice
A private home seeks a room for a respectable young man. Ad lists the address as “F. G. 8” and appears in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G
Journal
Mrs Cora Brooks Sees Health Restored With Pierce Remedies
Mrs Cora Brooks of Martin Georgia suffered left side pain and a persistent cough. She used Wine of Cardui then Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with Pleasant Pellets, alternating as advised, and her cough disappeared. She recovered enough to work on the farm and do two families’ washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Brooks
Martin
Franklin County
Georgia
Dr. Pierce
Mr. Brooks
Three Strong Fabric Values in Our Store
The offer highlights three core values emphasizing fabric strength and long lasting color. It notes guaranteed quality, thorough testing, and fast dyeing as key assurances to shoppers.
High Class Garments Displayed At Local Shop
The cut and style show superior workmanship. Visit to view our cassimera and worsted suits priced from 6 to 12 dollars. A new line of negligee shirts has arrived with swell patterns in this range.
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B. M. Batterson
Covery
E. C. Stocker
J. F. Halligan
Des Moines
Common Claims
J G. Gunzenhauser
R. A. Holmes
Barry Mnfe. Co
Huttle Bros
Conaway Rte. Co
B. G. Schmidt & Bro
Brankinson
Coon
Tom Davidson
Slee
C. Mack
A. Towneley
F. Davidson
Gritton
Gus. Oeter
Mrs. Hutchinson
Effie Hutchinson
Clarence Hutchinson
Elfers
Gray
Fred Pogard
Hunt
J. Purcell
Fred Poland
Tears Poland
Noble
Fifers
Woods
R Brooks
Quinn
Flannery
Chas Balluff
Fiasex
Vifers
Stella Smith
Sther Stellrecht
Thoebe Duncan
Clara Duncan
Warstnoxoc
C. RB. Kimball
R. Evans
H Clark
Wood
Evans
Lewis
Gibson
EF. Brown
Anderson
Mrs
GosHex
aAip
J. A. Bolton
Kincaid
Trautman
Jacob Norris
National Paint Works
Ss Brumbaugh
Col. Brumbaugh
Henderson
W. A. Davidson
Muscatine IL
Grady T Bros
M. Hawk
Anson Clo Co
Ar Jackson
McColm D. G Coa Dry Goods
Tdillaway
Groceries
A. Borger
G & Clapr Hardware and Rep
I Cohn
Wilson & Cherry
Will Groceries
Barnard’s
W. DP. van Gent
J. R. Terry
F. Bodman
J. Fisch & Sons
J. G. Gunzen Ouser
S. G. & P. Stein
Thompson Bros
McRpride & Cope
Ida Hendrix
Horse Service
Jitstich Claims
Musserville Friends’ Church
U. B. Church
Friends’ Church
HW. D. Herr
B. E. Lilly
Erge Uits
Sam Borger
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