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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1900

Page

4

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

Notice is given that Henry Jennings Crawford of West Liberty Muscatine County Iowa was adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of his creditors will be held at 30 East Second Street Muscatine Iowa on July 21 at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Jno R Winnings Referee in Bankruptcy dated July 10 inv.

District Court of the United States Iowa Henry Jennings Crawford West Liberty Muscatine East Second Street A. D Jno

500 People Fed

Volunteers served as a food outreach effort fed a large group on the west side along Iowa Avenue. The event drew community volunteers and local organizers to distribute meals and supplies to attendees.

Crowd in a Jam Sparks Panic and Old Lady Prays

In a crowded scene on an unspecified day a man complains We're in a pickle now while another calls it a regular jam. An old lady cries Heaven preserve us as the incident unfolds.

California Farming and Irrigation Explored by A Kemble

In a California travel note A Kemble details irrigation reliance for year round crops, climate contrasts with Iowa, and farm sizes up to 1 000 acres. He admires Southern California people, visits an ostrich farm, and describes a Mount Lowe ascent with dramatic engineering and canyon views.

Los Angeles Cal California Iowa Muscatine Pasadena Mount Lowe McKinley Bryan

Elks Reunion Opens in Atlantic City

The Elks Grand Lodge fourteenth annual reunion open in Atlantic City New Jersey with an estimated 25 000 attendees. Open house at Ellis hall and a ladies reception committee greet visiting Elks families. A grand parade tomorrow led by Samuel L Perry as prize committee chair promises handsome awards and friendly lodge competition.

Atlantic City N. Y the Elks Grand Lodge Ellis’ Hall Samuel L. Perry

Shortage of $8,000 Triggers County Audit in Iowa

Johnson county Iowa board hires George W. Kierulff to audit the treasurer and auditor books after a reported $8,600 shortage found by Treasurer A R Cherry at June settlement. Expert Waldron had earlier corroborated a past shortage. Community questions accountability while praising treasurer and deputy.

Iowa City Board of Supervisors Johnson County George W. Kierulff Montezuma A. R. Cherry W. O. Waldron Des Moines Waldron Cherry D. Maher

Delegates Arrive For Catholic Benevolent Legion Convention

About three hundred delegates to the state convention of the Catholic Benevolent Legion arrived in Troy New York and attended mass at St Josephs church. They moved to Rand s opera house for the session and a banquet will be held in the evening. The business session resumes tomorrow with officers to be elected and the next convention chosen with Buffalo favored for 1901.

Troy N. Y Catholic Benevolent Legion St. Joseph's Church Rand Opera House Buffalo

Southern classification committee meets at Chicago Beach Hotel

In Chicago on July 10 the Southern classification committee convenes at the Chicago Beach Hotel after repeated postponements linked to Southern Freight Association talks. Chairman P. J. McGovern says the meeting will tackle important business and several rate changes are expected.

Chicago Southern Classification Committee Chicago Beach Southern Freight Association P. J. McGovern

Roosevelt Helps Open Ins Campaign in Illinois Delegation

In Decatur on July 10 about 1000 to 1500 delegates attend the Illinois Republican League annual convention. Most state clubs send three or four delegates each. A parade and ratification of national and state tickets are planned, with Richard Yates Charles G Dawes and Governor Roosevelt expected to speak. League officers for the coming year will be elected before departure.

Grandmamma Decatur Illinois Republican League Richard Yates Chas. G. Dawes Roosevelt League

When a Man Is Rich Enough to Buy Luxury

A concise reflection on wealth, noting that true luxury vanishes for those who can afford it, leaving excess value hollow for the rich. The idea explores appetite and perception of material abundance in a premium lifestyle context.

Assist ant Surgeon Examinations At Ellis Island

The civil service commission in New York is holding an examination for the post of assistant surgeon to be stationed at Ellis Island under the immigration commissioner. A large number of applicants seek the position, created by the sustained major influx of migrants since early spring.

New York Civil Service Commission Commissioner of Immigration Ellis Island

Mystery Baby Found Amid Torn Magazine Covers Situation

A household with damaged magazine covers reveals a hidden infant case. Authorities report a baby located in the residence and taken to a care facility for evaluation and safety.

New Suit Line and Negligee Shirts Arrive at Store

The store highlights strong values with guaranteed fabrics and fast-dyed materials. Cassimere and worsted suits retail from 6 to 12 dollars, featuring high workmanship and new negligee shirt patterns recently received.

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Second Street Bark Place J. Linn Hoopes South Muscatine H. M. Bartlett Horant Devitt Post Office Star Restaurant Iowa Avenue A. L. Lindner East Front Street Mackey Model Clothing House Muscaine Takors Dearbon St Alesmen Blue Valley Mfg. Co Jamesport John J. Havercamp Theo. Kuechman McBride & Cope J. J Coady Nesper & Co Geo. Maurer Front St Bob Lagrille Bob Muscatine’s Popular Cafe The Globe A. Kemble Mount Lowe Wear Sale McColm’s Alma Elks Catholic Benevolent Legion Convention Sam Borger
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