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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1900
Page
8
Bundles upon bundles of laundry are received with Premiless service guaranteeing exquisite finish and uniform workmanship. Satisfaction is claimed with every bundle, promising the finest possible linen care.
Local notices list visits and travels of residents from Letts Lawden Adams and Fruitland with names Wit Cline Nellie Dean Hettie Ryan Iva Fry Ester Batterson and Grace plus a sale ad for 200 yards thread at Scheetz's Bargain Store and a Rough Rider Club event in Fruitland Redweed rail rates for a Biennial Saengerfest trip through Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway on Aug 9-12
Mrs H C Kellet traveling for C W Scranton Publishing Co was in Muscatine over Sunday on her way to Oskaloosa. She has crossed the country many times but on Saturday mistakenly rode to Muscatine instead of Oska loosa. The item notes other local movements including arrivals departures on the Quincy and Firefly and social notices.
Three acres good farm land with a six room dwelling, stables, fruit trees and more. Opposite the rolling mill site. For sale cheap or exchange for dwelling. Apply at Henry Schultz 1105 Cypress street near 10th.
George Brothers, two seasoned tin smiths and mechanics, announce a new Muscatine partnership opening a shop opposite the haymarket on Third Street. They will specialize in furnace heating, ventilating, cornices, skylights, steel ceilings, brick and rock siding, roofing, tinware, hardware bills, and general job work. The firm plans to start business around Wednesday, August 1, expected to attract substantial patronage.
The Chicago Times-Herald highlights W L Roach of Muscatine as a successful Republican figure. A former postmaster and political orator, he led 1894 campaign work for Geo M Curtis and was offered a Congressional nomination in 1898. Though preferring to stay home, he is seen as Roosevelted and is the Republicans’ unanimous choice for Congress. Roach balances business, politics, and a large private library.
Muscatine residents learn Rev E S Tavighorst now president of the German Methodist college Mt Pleasant has been elected national secretary of the Epworth League. The Milwaukee convention last week announced the honor. Tavighorst is noted as a rising church leader with a Doctor of Divinity degree awarded since his presidency began two years ago.
One Lodges and other persons interested in the piano contest should remember that Bond's is the only hardware store giving votes on the piano. One vote every 25 cents. Hundreds of different articles in our immense stock of hardware and sundries to select from.
The notice markets a range of decorative ham mocks and a fine line of popular lawn swings, highlighting the latest designs and colors for home use.
We sold more refrigerators this year than ever before. Our Hliness line is the kind the people want. To induce you to try one we are going to make some special prices. You'll have plenty of use for it yet this summer and then too they are always good. Call and examine one.
Alfred Lee aged nine, son of Mr and Mrs A W Lee of Ottumwa, died at 630 pm yesterday from appendicitis after an operation on Saturday. A frail but bright boy, he showed advanced intellect and was mourned by his parents and relatives. A sister survives. funeral was held in Ottumwa with burial planned in Cedar Rapids tomorrow.
The Central Passenger Department of the Iowa Central publishes a pamphlet titled Clear Lake ywa and the Oaks promoting Clear Lake as a charming summer resort. It highlights sailing bathing the Oaks hotel bath house and toboggan slide with half tone engravings and frontispiece. Copies are available from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty at Marshalltown Iowa.
Measurements show the yacht Lillie the winner of the Elks prize cup race held July 4. The Star was out of commission, making Lillie the two time Elks cup winner and a prior Berlin studio prize cup victor. More races are planned soon.
Robert B. Baird and W. M. Narvis left Des Moines this afternoon at 4 to attend the Republican State convention. Delegates Van Zyle and Reesink depart tonight at 9 20 with the remainder of the delegation scheduled for 7 20 tomorrow morning.
The children of J Y Foster express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during our recent bereavement.
M Art Barnard announces a private sale of all household goods at his home over Jones and Rice's feed store on Tuesday July 31. Sale details emphasize personal property and single location.
Titus and Jackson advertise farm bargains across multiple counties with an invitation to call or write for details. The notice emphasizes available farms and urges contact for options.
On July 7, 17, and August 1, 1900 the Iowa Central Ry will sell round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Colp Salt Lake City Ogden Utah and to parts of South Dakota and Wyoming at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets valid to return until October 31, 1900. Contact ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa for full details.
A newspaper quote notes that the person who never errs never achieves new deeds, reflecting on risk and innovation in pursuit of progress. The line emphasizes learning from errors as a driver of accomplishment.
The Iowa Central Railway announces reduced round trip fares for upcoming events across Iowa. Dates include July 17 18 in Iowa City for the Iowa State Bar Association and July 10 24 for the Des Moines Midland Chautauqua Assembly. Certificate plan fares apply with one and one third fare round trip, limits vary by destination and sale periods. Information available from ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty, G P T A, Marshalltown Iowa.
M. N. & S. offers very low rate round trips to Clear Lake with lodging at Whitaker's Lakeshore hotel or without. Boating bathing fishing touted. Northwest League Assembly meets at the lake from July 27 to Aug 10. Rev Thomas Harrison conducts Iowa State camp July 17 to 26. Gen O E Howard will attend and a grand campfire is planned. For details visit M. N. & S. depot. A L Lindner, Genl Agent.
Homeseekers’ excursion tickets cover a territory including Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. The offering targets travelers seeking land and settlement opportunities within these cities and surrounding areas.
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