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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
6
Ees Lodge No 2 holds meetings on the Monday on or before the full moon, indicating a regular monthly gathering for members and activities at a local lodge venue.
At the Kentucky Republican state convention in Louisville on July 18, John W. Yerkes of Danville was nominated for governor. The platform centered on the Goebel election law, with anti-Goebel Democrats present in numbers. Ex-Governor Bradley denounced federal overreach and contrasted national claims with Kentucky rights, amid tributes to the Democratic Party's past achievements. Mrs. Taylor and daughters attended, receiving cheers as the convention adjourned after a three hour session.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt spoke to the National League of Republican clubs at the Auditorium in St Paul. He received ovations from 6000 plus attendees and Rough Rider escorts before departing by train at 11:25 PM.
An old advertisement promoting Mull's Lightning Pain Killer with a price of 25 cents, distributed by druggists. The terse notice highlights a pain relief product available through local druggists.
A list of eleven known flood victims is published after Sunday's disaster near Coleman Creek seven miles south of Coleman Texas. The cloudburst caused extensive damage and reopened the community with casualties confirmed by local authorities. The report also notes Solway Minnesota where Captain Mercer briefed on Indian agency talks with Shears and Morrison seeking to end war dances amid concerns over missing four leaders.
Chicago reports yesterday’s results with Pittsburg 0 by Chicago 2 in six innings. Brooklyn beat New York 13. Philadelphia defeated Boston 9 to 4. American League games include Cleveland 3 over Kansas City 1, Buffalo 8 over Minneapolis 5, Detroit 5 over Milwaukee 4, and Indianapolis rain postponing a Detroit game.
The death of Col. E F Liscum prompts Lieut Colonel Charles F Roche to become colonel of the Ninth Infantry. Major L M OBrien of the Seventeenth Infantry is named colonel of the Seventeenth. Colonel Roche assumes command while Colonel Robe remains with his regiment in the Philippines.
Governor Scofield withdraws state offer to cover one half of the roughly 4500 dollar cost to asphalt eight blocks around Capitol park. He grows tired of bickering and strife over the proposed improvement.
In Madison Wisconsin on July 15 the opening session began at 7 50 p m with President Willet Main delivering the annual address The gathering included the formal dedication of the new auditorium and a historical address by Samuel P Hastings of Green Bay a longtime director of the association
The National Wallpaper company long known as the National Wallpaper trust has failed to curb independent manufacturers. It has been driven from the field by outside competition and will soon be dissolved.
In Racine Illinois on July 18 the fire and police commission upheld Chief Schumacher's suspension of police member John Goetz. Goetz resists surrender of his club and star as the dispute continues.
Eau Claire Wisconsin July 18 fire gutted a high school laboratory where Professor Swearingen worked. The flames were brought under control with damage amount still undetermined.
The Oakl and area notes a needed rain on Monday. Miss Georgia Siverly of Fredonia visited Frank Seller's. A. N. Lee of Deshler traveled to town. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baker and their child visited A. N. Williamson's near Catnip Ridge. Mrs. Dyche and Mrs. A. E. Carpenter and baby visited Mrs. Hine's. Mrs. A. J. McDowell spoke to the W C T U at the church. Rev. and Mrs. Stockley left for Fairfield and plan to return to Ashton Illinois by week’s end.
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip excursion tickets on July 9 17 and August 1 1900 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and selected South Dakota and Wyoming points. Fare is one fare plus two dollars with return by October 31 1900. Inquiries to Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
News from ae Country tallies daily doings of Muscatine neighbors. Personal notes cover joyous births, weddings, visits, community events, and social life with brief public notices and local happenings in a concise, local tone.
The Aid Society met at Mrs Annie Nettleton last Friday with members present. Jacob Schults rented Wm Alteneder’s farm. Wm bought a Montepelier house and will supervise a stone quarry. Messrs Huailer Buthene Bolstuf and Sanders returned to Durant after two weeks camping. John Messer rented the Christ Kautz farm near Blue Grass for five years. Arne Kretschmer home from Davenport cutting his father’s grain. Bill Stromer selling beef recently.
In West Liberty Rev J Mad Williams of Des Moines visits friends. Mrs H J Ditmars visits New Hampton for two weeks. Miss Vannie Burge stays in Iowa City with sister Mrs Weber. Mr and Mrs Robert Wagner and daughters leave for Beloit Kansas. Mrs Thomas Gray heads to Independence for about two weeks. W H Scott of Rock Island visits sister in law on East Fourth street. Rev G W Burch absent at What Cheer. church services disrupted. Dr G Pratt and daughters Hazel and Elsie depart for Illinois. Miss Jessie Henderson travels to Knoxville to visit sister Mrs J D Hanks. Rev J B Schreckengast and family pass through en route to Lake Okoboji for a week. Dr W B Jayne hosts father J F Jayne and Miss Lura Jayne of Lone Tree. Lura remains as guest. Mrs E E Scott of Eau Claire Wis visits mother in law Mrs A E Scott. accompanied by daughter Myrtle.
Clarence Potter on sick list. Brookhart on the complaint. Lewis Krueger visited with home folks. Ross Kennedy and delivery hogs at Joy. Grace Needham works for Ar tie Price. Idona Frizy attended Sabbath School at the French. Mable Needham assists Mrs. Lee Lambert. Nellie Feldman visiting at Wm. Krueger's. George Hatten of Illinois City helps Edd Bartlett haying. Lydia Krueger sewing for Aunt Mrs. Ruthenburg. Mrs. Christ Ruthenburg and son William called on Mrs. Edd Barnlett. Mr. and Mrs. Zollner visited Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Freyermuth. Will Krueger and wife and August Krueger and wife called Ferdinand Mewes Sunday. W. F. Krueger and son-in-law Muscatine callers. Artie Price and Will Ryan also. Mr. William begun new mansion with room to spare. Mr. and Mrs. William Danner welcome a 10-pound baby boy at harvest. Jim Stuart solicitor called on friends about Ferdinand and will return. William Blankenburg went to Muscatine Monday. Rain Monday aids crops but oats may be cut first to avoid fall spoilage.
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