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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1900

Page

5

Strong Value Suit Line Expands With New Negligee Shirts

The store proclaims prices from six to twelve dollars for cassimere and worsted suits and introduces a new line of negligee shirts with promising fabric tests and durable workmanship.

Finest livery and service praised in new notice

A compact advertisement extols a premier livery and service offering, highlighting quality horse care, elegant carriage fleet, and attentive staff as the top choice for patrons seeking refined transport.

O'Toole's Shop Advertises Horse Shoeing Services

James O'Toole runs a shop at 306 Iowa Avenue offering shoeing and all kinds of repair work with a satisfaction guarantee. The ad invites trials for horses needing shoeing at the old stand 306 Sn. Ave.

Sn. Ave

Women See Ballot Reform At Water Works Election

Voters will use Australian ballots in water works and library elections with men and women voting separately. Women need not register and their ballots are counted separately unless a supreme court decision changes the rule. The article outlines voting procedures, polling places, and officials, noting both sexes may participate tomorrow and Thursday.

Supreme Court

Link Roberts Bound Over in 14 Year Old Assault Case

Link Roberts former shiner at a city panitorium club traveled to Davenport for the Fourth and returned to work before arresting on charges of criminally assaulting a 14 year old Davenport girl. The Davenport Democrat notes the Saturday trial of Roberts along with George Twiggs and Will Messenger for criminal abuse of the girl. Magistrate Finger set bonds at $2000 each, none posted, they remain jailed until September grand jury.

Link Roberts Davenport Davenport Democrat George Twiggs Will Messenger Finger

River conditions improve aiding steamboat traffic

The river stage in the north and locally is rising, up five inches from the season’s low on July 2. Rivermen expect large packets can reach St. Paul without major trouble as tributaries rise and logging tension eases. The Young carried many passengers to Davenport yesterday, with a perfect day reported. The Mountain Belle and Mary B rafted upriver yesterday as the river taxis returned upstream this morning.

St. Paul Davenport Mary B

A Young Man's Interview With Christ Sermon at Court Square

Rev H D Herr of the First Congregational Church delivers a sermon titled A Young Man's Interview With Christ. He uses the rich young ruler as a case study to warn against wealth and status blocking religious life and urges self surrender to Christ for true fulfillment. The Musser Library proposal is also urged.

Court Square C. L. Stafford Musser Library H. D. Herr First Congregational Church Christ Rev Jesus Dean Swift Washington Boston God of Grace Matthew

Burglars Strike Ankel’s Butcher Shop on Walnut Street

Burglars entered Ankel’s butcher shop on Walnut Street between midnight and 1 AM Saturday and took two to three dollars in cash before escaping. Officer Zeng checked the scene at 12:20 AM and 2:00 AM, finding the screen cut and drawers torn, money missing but limited overall loss as most cash was gone.

Burelars Ankel Walnut Street Zeng

Bankers Union Meeting Set For Woodman Hall

The regular Bankers Union meeting will be held Thursday evening at Woodman Hall. The session is described as of special importance and all members are urged to attend.

Bankers Union Woodman Hall

Weed Fork Association Board Meeting Notice

The Weed Fork Association will hold a regular Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday July 10 at 7 30 o clock in T R Fitzgerald s office per order.

The Weed Fork Association T. R. Fitzgerald

Iowa Township Fourth of July Celebration Recap

The Iowa Township committee organized a grand Fourth at Trues Park with a bright morning. A procession of visitors, music, and speeches led by Prof. W J Blister culminated in races and fireworks. Notable incidents included Joseph Briggle's hand injury from a firecracker and a number of visiting families from nearby towns.

Trues’ Park C. C. Baker J. O. Bailey Trenton W. J. Blister Grinnell Josie Briggle Johnnie True Chas Everett Eddie Baker Chester White Robt. G. Everett J. T. Pierce Sandusky City Ohio E. C. Robaker Freddie Everett Waterloo Iowa J. D. Fagan Wilton Junction Wm. Hall Brooklyn Joseph Briggle Carver Rochester

When a man quits teaching he wears out Prince Albert coats

A quip notes a teacher quitting may lead to a wardrobe of Prince Albert coats worn out by the years. The remark frames a humorous stereotype about teachers and their garments in a brief, period voice.

Muscatine Defeats Davenport in Close City Baseball Game

Yesterday at the fair grounds Muscatine beat Davenport 4 to 3 in the seventh inning through solid play from Jim Dudley and flawless support. Herdy at second made a standout defensive play, crowd roared as he snagged a ball after stumbling. Y M C A track results show Muscatine improving though Burlington holds home advantage and Muscatine has work to do in broad jump and hop step events.

Fair Grounds Davenport Muscatine Jim Dudley Herdy Burlington

Muscatine Maroons Acquire Dedley for Wellman Game

Jim Dedley the Muscatine Maroons pitcher has been secured to start a Tuesday game in Wellman Iowa against South English. Dedley joins the roster for the contest as the team eyes a win.

Jim Dedley Muscatine Maroons Wellman Iowa South Engfish

Home game vs Cambridge Illinois college team on July 15

The next game on the home grounds is set for July 15 with visitors from Cambridge Illinois. This college team visits for a competitive matchup at the venue.

Cambridge Illinois

How Does the Other Fellow Look Dick Buckley and Lon Wilder Fight

In Illinois bottoms yesterday afternoon Dick Buckley and Lon Wilder fought after Lon demanded Buckley exit a wagon. Buckley dragged Lon out and beat him with a whip, leaving both men badly bruised. A reporter saw Lon in town this morning looking dejected. Buckley reportedly needed friends’ sympathy.

Dick Buckley Lon Wilder Ilinois Waco Lon Tor

Guarantee on Tar Syrup Bottles Refund Offer

The undersigned pledge refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money refunded. Signers include G. A. Reinicke and others.

Greene G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co Jno J. Havercamp J. Theo. Keuchmann

Pleasant Outings to Black Hawk Tower by the Young

A pleasant day trip via steamer Young from Rock Island to Black Hawk Tower now open with more amenities. The Young offers free round trips for tower party groups of ten or more from Rock Island to Black Hawk and back. Basket dinner accommodations are excellent. Departure from Muscatine at 6 30 a m return by 7 45 p m on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday. Information from agent Wm G Block.

Rock Island Black Hawk Tower Young Black Hawk Muscatine Wm. G. Block

Weeks' Break-Up A-Cold Tab

An advertisement promotes Weeks' Break-Up A-Cold Tabs with claims of curing a cold during sleep. It states there is no cure and no pay, and lists J. J. Havercamp as the sole agent at a price of 2i.

J. J. Havercamp

Halstead & Son Painting and Papering Ad

Local advert from Halstead and Son promotes painting and wallpaper services with emphasis on best work and best prices. Ring up No 4134 for inquiries and estimates.

Halstead & Son

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Erge Uits Manship Sam Borger Ottie Snyder West Front St James O’ Toole O’tool E’s Iowa Avenue Qld Third Ward Rescue Hose House J. C. Coster C. Koehler P. F. Dale L. J. Horan M. W. Stirlen Fourth Ward Relief Hose House W. C. A. Busch C. H. Reesink C. Washburn F. W. Ellman David Vanatta Excelsior Hose House R. B. Baird H. Gremmel G. J. Arnold F. B. Munroe John Koehler City Hall W. C. Richards Christ—Favor Library Shakespeare Browning Tennyson Jesus Christ India Cain Enoch God Judas Peter Bankers Union Meeting B. E. Lilly Muscatine and Leibbrand, Ryan & Co Cresco McCail East Second Street Coral EL Tor Iowa Township Doings Sports Maroors Wir
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