Disappearance of Barber Charles Muncie Stirs South Muscatine
South Muscatine residents debate the vanishing of Charles Muncie a barber who opened at 1072 Hershey avenue about three weeks ago leaving his wife and creditors. Rumors place him in Washington after fleeing unsettled debts and a pending installment on barber furniture.
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South Muscatine
Chas
Muncie
Hershey Avenue
Washington
Journal Representative
Muscatine
Illinois
Grandview
Appel's
Harry F. Hartman
Saloon Closures Rumor Stirred in Muscatine
Rev. W L Clapp leads movement against Boston saloon and followers fear injunctions may close all Muscatine taverns. Liquor owners move stock to secure locations. talk of warrants and general closures spreads, with clergy denouncing unauthorized openings and vowing to block Boston from reopening.
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Muscatine
Boston
Musserville
W. L. Clapp
W. F Bosten
South Muscatine
Rev. Clapp
Burlington Rock Island Chicago trains end July 13
The Moline Journal notes trains No 6 to Chicago at 4 22 p m and No 13 arriving 1 09 p m will be discontinued after Saturday July 12 Agent Fris toe of the company in Moline issued the notice The service did not cover operating costs and the lakeside fast service was a convenience to riders while it lasted
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Moline Journal
Burlington’s Rock Isl
Chicago
the Journal
Fris Toe
Moline
Tre
Newport Yacht Race Ends With Columbia Reclaiming Lead
Newport Rhode Island July 13 The Newport Yacht Racing Association three ninety-footers triangular course ends with Columbia defeating Constitution and the Boston boat. Despite loss of its topmast the Boston boat sailed the course and beat the others on the windward leg. Captain Barr sailed Columbia to a flawless performance as crews executed their tasks. fans praise the famed vessel while acknowledging Constitution could improve.
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Newport
Newport Yacht Racing Association
Columbia
Constitution
Boston
Barr
River Forecast End ing and Pearl Shell Trade Update
July 14 1901 river forecast notes Mississippi rise between Dubuque and Muscatine. Raft of logs for Musser Lumber. Captain Kennedy reports dull shell business, digging for pearls common. Shell prices around 12 per ton, three years ago 7 dollars. Demand exceeds supply. 2 000 tons of shells could not be filled. Pearls valued up to 1000 each noted. river trade discussed along the Mississippi.
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Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
van Sant
Musser Iaimber Company
Fred L. Kennedy
Labs
Red Wing
Journal
Davenport and Muscatine River Towns Compared
Davenport is larger along the river, but Muscatine is the better town for its size. The comparison notes Davenport’s size versus Muscatine’s merits.
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Davenport
Muscatine
Morning Sun society notes and band plans for summer
The Morning Sun reports on local visits by Prof Charles Wallace and family, a 15 member band reorganized under J S Kinkead planning an open air concert next Thursday, and various residents in town. A funeral for Mrs Jennie Grubb, burns from a gasoline explosion, was held at the M E church. A light rain offered hope for the corn crop and Miss Ethel Adams prepares to attend normal at Wapello. A Presbyterian Endeavor sale of home made bread cakes and cold meats occurs at the central telephone office with ice cream served.
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Morning Sun
C. M. Wright
WapeHo
Charles R. Wallace
Columbus City
Thos. Garvin's
J. S. Kinkead
Nettie Wilson
Wapello
L. A. Betley
Loche
Mamie
Illinois
J. P. Nesbit
Jennie Grubb
Burlington
M. E
Gretta Potter
Ethel Adams
Cedar Falls
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
Schedule changes for Muscatine Electric Ry cars
Beginning June 30 1901 the Muscatine Electric Ry will depart Sundays at 7:00 AM instead of 8:00 AM with a 20 minute first block until 9:40 AM then a 0 minute interval until 11:20 PM for learning trips. Weekday starts shift to 5:30 AM and 5:40 AM. Weekday evenings offer eight rides for 25 cents between 7:30 PM and 11:50 PM excluding Wednesday and Saturday.
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Muscatine Electric Ry
Bids Open for City School Fuel Supplies 1901
Bids to F Halstead by noon August 1 1901 for 450 tons of coal in three grades and 50 cords second growth hard wood for city school houses. Deliveries arranged by the board. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. F Koeckeritz president F Walstead fuel and light committee chairman.
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F. Halstead
F. Koeckeritz
F. Walstead
Fuel and Light Committee
First German M. E. Church Sunday Schedule
Corner of Fourth and Cedar streets. Sunday school at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Rev. Charles Heidel from Warrenton Mo will preach at 2:15 p.m. Sunday school in the chapel South Muscatine. No evening services due to union meeting at Evangelical church 7 p.m. You are invited to all meetings. A. H. F. Hertzeler, pastor.
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Fourth and
Cedar Streets
Charles Heidel
Warrenton
South Muscatine
Evangelical Church
A. H. F. Hertzeler
Muscatine Markets Report and Prices
Corn and oats prices shown with feeders and meal rates. Live stock bids include hogs 5.50 to 5.60 dollars, cattle butcher stock 2.00 to 3.50, calves 4.00 to 4.50, and lambs 0.23 to 0.40 per pound. Butter, eggs, sugar, coffee, and coal prices listed with pack and bag weights and standards.
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Adall Pricea
Graham
Bannerman's Germicide Soap Promises Quick Home Cure
An inducement advertisement touts Bannerman's Germicide Soap as a cure for skin diseases including eczema and pimples. It offers free trial treatment by mail from Bannerman Institute, promising complete home treatment and refunds if not cured, with testimonials and calls to address 67 Clark Street, Chicago.
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Bannerman
William Raenerman
Bloesbure
Tiazon
Bannerman Institute
Clark St
Chicago
Bannerman & Co., Mfg
Clark Street
Ill
Pain relief from new shoes and heat with Ilode powder
A man suffering from heat blistered hands hives and foot irritation finds quick relief after using Ilode antiseptic healing powder prescribed by a druggist. The ad promotes Ilode for cuts bruises and burns priced at 25 cents.
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Des Moines
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California
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