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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1900
Page
8
The Daily Journal notes the New Process Laundry provides high quality shirt and collar cleaning with color and finish to suit picky customers. It promises no rough edges or torn button holes and pride in keeping linen in perfect condition.
Miss Kate Breen visits Wilton over Sunday and Miss Mattie Dwyer calls Davenport. F M Leyda of Chicago visits Muscatine. Scheetz's Bargain Store runs a big soap sale. two iron settees and chairs offered. many residents travel to Davenport Letts Atlantic City and nearby towns. library votes urged. Thompson's Book Store promotes musical gear and discount pianos. various local business and property deals noted.
A brief notice from a respectable young man seeks a room in a private home. The advertisement is signed with the initials F. G. S. and appears in the Journal.
Judge Brannan presides in the morning docket case No 7608 Catherine Ritter vs City of Muscatine seeks to establish a claim to part of lot 66 Fletcher and Deschler subdivision. City contends land has been used as roadway for over 20 years by prescription. Trial to court noted. other entries include Kendall vs Johnson and Son and Gates et al equity set for July 12.
A telegram to Soam Amlong said Mrs. William Amlong, now with her husband in Chicago, is not expected to live after long stomach cancer. Earlier telegrams suggested she was nearing death, but she was reported still living this morning as her son Soam traveled to Chicago at noon.
Yesterday proved the quietest sun day in memory with Police noting no incidents as residents flocked to churches picnics and shady river groves. Hacks wagons buggies and skiffs filled routes and the river boats carried fishing gear while water conditions hindered fishing due to muddiness.
T C Berry drew a knife in a dispute with Herbert Walton over a bill at the Springer meat market on Mulberry. J Springer arrived at the door and intervened, ending the confrontation before any injury occurred.
The U R B Church and Sabbath school plan their annual picnic at Weed's Park next Wednesday. All congregation and friends are invited to bring baskets and enjoy swings and hammocks. Items for transport to the park must be brought to the church before 9 am.
Mrs. Dr. Weaver and daughter arrive on the Firefly from Letts while fishing parties and picnics signal vacation season. Mrs. A. L. Lindner visits Peoria. Judge Brannan opens June term on the beach. Several residents travel to Davenport and Chicago, with weather favorable for rest. A buggy incident near Avenue and Third leaves Louis Schmelzer bruised but unhurt as a horse spooks and drags him briefly.
The Director of the Census explains how church statistics were gathered in 1890, noting schedules for organizations, the term communicants, and that data came from ecclesiastical divisions or direct church contact. It outlines statutory limits, discretion after 1902, and cautions on comparing denominational membership due to divergent membership practices and seating vs attendance.
Wilton J. C. Schomberg family settles in a new residence on East 6th street. Ed Stevens also settles in the former Schomberg home. Miss Ella Detchon left Saturday to visit her brother Dr. Hugh Detchon in Victor, Iowa.
Rock Island offers special round trip Homeseekers tickets from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden with a single fare plus 2.90 return, limited to Oct 31 1900. Trains run via Omaha with connections to Muscatine and West Liberty. agents provide details at the Passenger depot.
A remark praises bold aims and sharp shooting, imagining a campaign of trivial rivals achieving notable accuracy. The line hints at wit about pursuing minor targets with skill and flair.
Our stock of men's boys and children's summer clothing is up to date and complete. Prices are at record lows with men coats from 4.45 to 4.00, coats and vests from 3.50 to 5.00, striped flannel suits from 5.00 to 9.00, and children's wash suits from 0.25 to 1.75. Inspection invited.
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