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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
4
Mrs Rebecca Miller entertained about 30 friends yesterday afternoon at her East Ninth Street home. Recitations by Miss Millar and Mrs Hanna of Chicago delighted guests, followed by games and refreshments for a pleasant gathering.
Four bids were received by the Treasury Department in Washington for the Muscatine government building site. S and G Stein bid 4000 for Pine and West Second streets corner. L J Horan 9000 for Fourth and Walnut. Goldsberry and Richards 12500 for Iowa avenue and Fourth, now Y M C A property. James Fitzgerald 15000 for Front street across from the C R L and P depot.
Rob Smith, nicknamed Sneaky Smith, proved he can slip away from police, drawing comparisons to the bandit Tracy as authorities pursue leads in Muscatine this morning.
Sheriff Stuart directs prisoners at the courthouse yard as Henry Freers and team search for Smith who vanished after a woman companion appeared. Edwards fled after a drunken jail sentence, while Constables Schoenig and Warner seek him for 15 and 10 day commitments. Edwards may receive 25 days once found.
Thos A Edison phonograph with recorded discs praised as the greatest entertainer on earth. Distinct and natural sound touted by H Schmidt & Son Co as exclusive agents.
We invite all having money to invest to investigate the merits of Oskaloosa Midway Oil and Land Company. Whether already interested in oil or new to the field, consider adding to holdings and explore the money making possibilities offered.
Oskaloosa Midway Oil and Land Co announces incorporation under South Dakota laws with stock fully paid and non-assessable. It offers shares at 20 cents each, par value $1, with lands in Kern and San Benito counties California and endorsement from the Pacific Coast Petroleum Miners Association.
John C. Rieckhoff found dead at home after months with cancer. Born Germany October 30 1857 he lived in Muscatine since 23 years ago farming Seventy Six township later city resident. Surviving second wife Mrs Lingo two small children and daughter Louise now married to Dr Lingo. Funeral at home tomorrow 2 PM with burial planned in Burlington.
Mrs. Woodworth-Etter leads series of evangelistic meetings at the fair grounds tent with good attendance. Three sessions are planned for tomorrow including forenoon afternoon and evening, with large crowds anticipated.
Citizens' Power & Light Company announces that steam heating for Muscatine patrons will end now as contracts have expired. H T Fiske, Superintendent, signs the public notice.
The Strohm and Appel families express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted after the death of their wife, mother and sister. Special thanks to the ladies of Banner Lodge No 10 for their help.
500 new Edison moulded records arrived at H Schmidt and Son Co. The shipment increases available stock for the music shop and promises a wider selection for customers.
H. C. Druse of Wapello was observed touring the city as a business visitor today.
Since 1876 Mexico's accession Diaz era has seen trade rise nearly sixfold. The new opera glass folds to half an inch thickness and requires no case.
A notice seeks a girl to perform house work for a three in family residence on G. W. Dilla way.
Dr Harrison eye specialist in Thies en s until Tuesday evening. Miss Pearle Hildebrand of Letts visits city. Hattie Kane returns home from Letts and Columbus Junction. Gus Tiemeier of Wapello attends to business. Mr Berk of Grandview, noted farmer, in city today. F H Shinn back from northern business trip and plans short stay on West Third. Mrs Nettie M Prow buys 40 acres from Henry Franklin in Seventy Six township for 800 dollars. Frank Kincaid couple ride Firefly to Davenport en route to Durant to visit relatives.
The Iowa Central railway offers very low sale tickets to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return until Oct 21. The Minnesota summer resorts are praised for health pleasure and recreation with fishing at their best. Consult Iowa Central agents for details. The Journal 10 cents a week.
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