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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1900

Page

8

Bundles Upon Bundles of Laundry Work

Advertising copy extols prompt laundry service with uniform finish and color on linen. Promises finest possible work and guarantees satisfaction with every bundle.

For Sale New Six Room House on Half Lot

For Sale new six room house with half lot priced at 1000 pounds. Also a new five room house with full lot for 800 dollars. Instalment plan offered like rent at 80 dollars per month until paid. Purchases by this method cost more overall than standard rent. For further particulars see.

Local Visitors And Society Notices In Muscatine

John A. Will from Lake P. M. O Brien and 0! Seventy-Six visit Muscatine on business. Miss Sue Stone arrives from Davenport on the Young. Henry Vail grows the first home-grown sweet potatoes at Adam Hild's. The Muscatine Rod and Gun club plans a Friday shoot. Miss E. Rink heads to Marshaltown to visit her father. D. M. Hudler arrives from Mt. Sterling Illinois for an extended stay. Bargains flood Scheetz's Bargain Store on East Second. Muscatine tangles Wilton Thursday in a must-see game. Mrs. John Wicke travels to Chicago for long-standing health treatment. A. M. Marshall of Chicago, Wheeler & Wilson rep, is in town. Mr. Wilson, his son Charlie, and Mrs. Corbin of Washington arrive by Firefly to visit H. Klepper in Sweetland.

Mr. Wilson Charlie Corbin Washington, Ia H. Klepper Sweetland

Children to Infants Class Picnic at Weed's Park

Thursday afternoon the Infant Class of the First Baptist Sunday Schools will meet at the church at 2 09 p m and be taken in hacks to Weed's Park for an afternoon picnic If rain occurs the event will be postponed to Friday A separate note mentions several local arrivals departures and social events with trains Firefly and other travel details, plus a large sale at The Roston Store offering heavy discounts on summer goods

First Baptist Sunday Schools Weed’s Park

Waists on sale at Boston Store prices

Elegant shirt waists available at deep markdowns with prices cut from 40c to 2.00. The sale promises resulting savings as waists are offered at 15c, 25c, 39c, 50c, 1.00, and 1.25, urging customers to come tomorrow.

Se Yard Roston Boston

Farms for sale in several counties through Titus and Jackson

Titus and Jackson advertise farm bargains across counties inviting buyers to call or write for details on available properties and prices.

Titus & Jackson

Gathering of Clans in Des Moines for Republican Convention

Des Moines hosts the Republican convention pre liminaries with nineteen state office candidates and many friends and workers. Gilbertson leads for nomination, Morrow supporters push hard, Hobart favored for secretary of state unless rivals withdraw, and Judge and attorney general races open. Conference centers and county groups aim to bolt past rivals shaping the final lineup.

Des Moines Savery House Gilbertson Morrow Hobart Martin Redman W. B. Martin Clayton Winneshiek Floyd Howard Allamakee Fayette Cerro Gordo Sherwin Worth County Tom Way Hancock County Paul MacLean Creston Iowa

Firefly riders and city social events noted in Davenport

Mrs Otto Weineger returns home on the Firefly from Davenport while Miss Ives plans to attend Dixon Illinois school. Peters and Duncan host Townsend's Photographic Art Parlor opening with Carnation welcome for ladies. Bloomington council hosts lawn social for F A A drill team funds. loans offered by Guarantee Loan Co. at 128 East Second Street with flexible repayment.

Otto Weineger Davenport City Frank Duncan Panchet Townsend East 2Nd Street Bloomington A. M. Thompson East Sixth Street Guarantee Loan Co East Second Street

Iowa Central Excursion Plan to Four States

Iowa Central announces an excursion to Colorado Utah South Dakota and Wyoming departing July 7 with return by October 31 1900. Fare is one fare plus two dollars for round trip tickets. For full details consult coupon ticket agents or write Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Iowa Central Colorado Utah South Dakota Wyoming Geo S. Batty G. P T. A Marshalltown Iowa

North and South Railroad Tour to Whitaker Lake Shore

The Muscatine North and South railroad offers round trip tickets to Clear Lake with two days board and lodging at Whitakers Lake Shore hotel for $11.10. Tickets go on sale during July and August.

Muscatine North & South Railroad Clear Lake Whitakers Lake Shore Hotel

Cross wall safety measure contemplated near center

A firm proposes constructing another cross wall near the center as a safety precaution.

Muscatine Veterans Prepare for Chicago Encampment

Muscatine old soldiers plan to attend the national encampment in Chicago August 26 to 30. More than forty have signed up with expectations to exceed fifty. A meeting next Tuesday will set final plans. Railroads offer a one fare round trip with excursions via Rock Island and M N and S lines, route undecided.

Muscatine Chicago Rock Island Santa Fe

Hughes for Chairman at County Democratic Meeting

Ex-County Clerk W. H. Hughes may be given the honorary position of chairman at the upcoming county Democratic convention. Though not seeking the role, sources say the honor could be forced upon him in recognition of his long service to the party and influence in Muscatine Democratic circles.

Democrats W. H. Hughes Hughes Muscatine Democracy

Cleaning Up at Huttig's After Large Fire

Debris removal at Huttig's progresses with most stock heavily damaged yet some items intact. Charred doors remain, panels usable but costly to replace, as owners decide on rebuilding plans and possible height increase while assessing wall safety and rear warehouse protection.

Huttig’s

Clear Lake Iowa Pamphlet Promotes Oaks Resort

The Central Passenger Department of the Iowa Central publishes a pamphlet titled Clear Lake Iowa and the Oaks. It highlights Clear Lake as a charming summer resort with sailing and bathing, views of the Oaks Hotel and Bath House, and how to reach the area. Copies are available from railway agents and Geo. S. Batty, G. P. & T. A. Town Central Ry., Marshalltown, Iowa.

Iowa Central Clear Lake Iowa Iowa Cental Geo. S. Batty. G. P. & T. A. Town Central Ry Marshalltown Towa

Two Boys Missing Near Chestnut Street

Sometime yesterday two Nelson boys vanished from their Chestnut Street residence between Second and Front. They were reportedly seen near Fairport, with clues pointing to a relative's home in that vicinity as a possible destination.

Nelson Chestnut Second Front Fairport

Foulke-Wedding in Fond du Lac Weds Foulke and Taylor Family

William B. Foulke of New Orleans marries Mary Taylor daughter of A. B. Taylor at Fond du Lac. The ceremony was conducted July 30 by Rev. B. Talbot Rogers of the cathedral.

Fond du Lac B. Talbot Rogers William B. Foulke New Orleans Mary A. B. Taylor Fon du Lac Wis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Journal M. L. Coffman Hotel Grand Joe Kranz Florist Cedar St Armstrong & Mereness E. Second Street H. M. Bartlett Horan & Devitt P. O John A. Will P. M. O Brien Sue Stone Young Henry Vail Adam Hild The Muscatine Rod and Gun Club Miss E. Rink Marshaltown D. M. Hudler Mt. Sterling, Ill Scheetz’s Muscatine Vs. Wilton John Wicke A. M. Marshall Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company Samuel's Iowa Avenue Just Elties Frank C. R. 1, &P. Railway J. B. Lee Iowa City Cedar Rapids Alfred Ottumwa Thompson Bulah Bennison Woodshul Ill Bertha Herr Charles Gray Denver Colo Will Blakely J. W. Weidlein Geneseo Fred E. Norwood Burlington Eva Rosenberg West Liberty Joseph Breeden Dave Vanatta John W. McKee Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Wm. Lupton Jim Maves Columbus Junction U. B L. C. Armstrong Alabama Summit A. C. Armstrong Kate Williams Nick Kuhnen Fairgrounds Muscatine Maroons Wilton Mabel Gillian Lafayette Ind C. R. Fox Mrs. Atkinson Ernest Niles Rochester A. G. Tyler Notary Publics Barney Schmidt J. C. Walton Fay Bennison Galesburg, Il Wm. Hidlebough S. Hidlebough Letts Miss Lillie Will Adelaide Heller Monmouth, Il West Hill Cash Store Jones & Rice's Fair Grounds Fred Giesler Peoria Illinois Dr. Summers C. T. Gremmel Maroons J. M. Snyder Fred Brockmiller Columbus City Lilly Sala Clumbus Junction E. Phelps Springdale L. C. McCurdy Portland Oregon T. B. Piresman Oxford Hawkeye Lodge A. F A. M W. C. Phelps Thomas Fitzsimmons Sea Island Alice Anson & Co R. A. Hawthorne Lawrence, Nebraska Star Clothing Co J. L. Giesler J. H. Kaiser S. L. Johnson F. H. Little S. M. Batterson C. A. Muir Albert Baird John H. Kaiser Gus. Schmidt H. W. Huttig J. Scott Blackwell Yaa E. Reinemund White Front Clothing House Kir Rea George Maurer Front Street South Muscatine
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