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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
8
Daily Journal notes its artistic laundry work delivers faultless results. It claims to keep shirts collars and cuffs in fine condition and looking like new, offering top quality care and finishing that never ends in missteps.
Choice farm lands for sale listed by Titus and Jackson. Multiple notices from Davenport and surrounding area mention sales listings and local business contacts.
A West Liberty party attended the ball at the fair grounds in Pearl City and tried to see the jailed killer known as Kid Novie. He remained hidden in his cell as visitors approached twice, disappointing the guests. The group included Supt. FE. F. Schall and Mayor J. J. Mcintosh among others.
Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Stein presented the Stortz property on the avenue as a parsonage for the church. Rev. J. N. Elliott announced the gift from the pulpit, noting the church’s long history since 1842 and the Stein memorial to Mr. and Mrs. Stein’s parents. The Stein family will move into the new manse soon, with gratitude expressed by the congregation.
Market dispatch shows wheat corn oats and pork futures with daily open high low close data. Cattle hog and sheep receipts in Chicago markets edge higher with mixed demand and notable carload counts. The Presbyterian Aid society of South Muscatine schedules a June 4 meeting at Mrs. Will Everhart’s home.
The Journal’s Great Vacation contest shows no change in standings though many voters saved coupons and subscriptions to boost favorites. With four weeks left, entrants like Miss Clara Balluff and Miss Eva Jones lead city contestants while rural Muscatine names and upcountry subscribers rally to support their picks.
Regular meeting of Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M set for Tuesday evening June 3 at 8 p m per order W M.
The county clerk reports a quiet month with twelve marriage licenses issued. Couples listed include Emil Bahr and Augusta Lehman on May 1, George W. Corey and Lilian MecKilligan on May 5, J. W. Hopkins and Lillian Cullumber on May 7, and others through May 28 featuring pairs such as Charles Fisher with Mary Hayes and S. B. Cook with Mary Magill.
A local notice invites patrons to the New Panitorium operated by Luellen Bros at 222 East Second Street next to the Grand Hotel for cleaning, pressing, and shoe shining services.
West Liberty defeated Muscatine 11 to 3 in a return game at the fairgrounds. Anderson pitched eight innings for Muscatine with eight strikeouts. West Liberty’s Vanatta issued four walks. Three-base hits were by Reinicke and Hogue. umpires were Arey and Sullivan.
Five western intercollegiate records fell and one equalled at the Inter-collegiate Conference Athletic Association annual meet on Marshall Field. Michigan won with 36 points, Chicago took 25, and Wisconsin collected 19.
Travel via the Lehigh Valley Railroad for speed and comfort with luxuriously furnished parlor and sleeping cars and day coaches. Dining cars offer a la carte service. Stop-overs at Niagara Falls allowed on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
Miss Ruth Highley visited her parents in Grandview Sunday and returned to her school duties in this city on the M. N. & S. line today.
The Black Diamond Express train serves travelers between Buffalo New York and Philadelphia via the Lehigh Valley railroad offering comfort elegance and speed.
A brief ad stating there is a single cure for any skin itch using Deans Ointment priced at 50 cents available at drug stores.
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