George Bros. specialize in asbestos roofing and seeds
Local ads note George Bros. sell asbestos roofing and bulk garden seeds at E. L Graham’s 301 East Second. JaGrille & Son offer services by phone 2146. Miss Hilda Busch heads to Rock Falls visiting friends. Ed. Dreier starts new job with Oliver Typewriter in the Tri-cities. John Cronin funeral in Wilton After attending the Muscatine Indians game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L Graham
East Second
Hilda Busch
Rock Island
Rock Falls
Ed. Dreier
Young For
F. H. Shinn
Oliver Typewriter Company
Tri-cities
Reduced Rates for Commencement Visitors
At the request of the Alumni Association of the University the Western Passenger association has granted to visitors at the annual commencement a fare and one third for the round trip over the roads belonging to the association in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University
Western Passenger Association
Iowa
Annual Muscatine Musical Union Concert
The Musical Union orchestra, aided by Mrs. May Morgridge of Philadelphia and Miss Gena Nichols of Chicago, will present their 20th annual summer concert at the Congregational church on Tuesday evening, June 11. The two guest pianists, famed on stage, promise a splendid program. The orchestra, a strong, long standing group of local and regional musicians, invites all music lovers to fill the large auditorium for an evening celebrating a long running civic art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Union Orchestra
Congregational Church
May Morgridge
Philadelphia
Gena Nichols
Chicago
Whch
America
Muscatine
Aushorium
Iowa
Muscatine Union Orchestra
Local notices and advertisements fill city scene
A string of short items highlights rental offers at 303 East Second Street and services from Whisler’s bicycle and repair shop at 211 West Second Street. Train and travel news mention Stella Mills and Hattie King boarding in morning schedules, plus visits by Ernest Ruckdeschel. Product pitches for Burdock Blood Bitters and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil appear amid social updates.
Nebraska Indians Win Doubleheader Over Muscatine
The Nebraska Indians defeated Muscatine in both games Saturday afternoon. In the first game Muscatine led 5 4 until a late misplay by Kautz allowed a visitor score, and the Indians pulled ahead to win 6 5. The second game ended 9 to 6 after Muscatine briefly led, with Dudley, Davis, and Kautz contributing timely hits as the Indians capitalized on grass-related miscues and early Muscatine advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Nebraska Indians
Kautz
Woods
Jack Dudley
Davis
Sequitz
Sickler
Vetter
Jim Dudley
Wilton Banquets and Receptions Highlight Local Events
A Baptist church banquet is planned for Wednesday evening. A reception for the Wilton High School graduating class of 1901 will be hosted at E F Schall's East Eighth Street home. Elks members will enjoy music after their meeting. A ninth birthday party for Little Margaret Markee at Sycamore and Seventh drew many friends. The Wilton Retail Clerks union plans a post meeting program with solos, duets, and dialogues. Alumni events featured music by Hussars and performances by Clara Waroner and Cynthia Bruntink, with officers elected for the Alumni group. The high school class of 1901 was entertained by teachers at Eighth Street, with many musical numbers and palmistry, ice cream, and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Asthalter
Margaret Markee
Sycamore
Seventh Streets
Margaret Venner
Vera Welch
Margaret McKibben
Edith Herman
Lila White
Colette Bell
Maide Ludke
Ermal Ludke
Florence Stein
Pearl Stein
Tessie Stein
Myrtle Otto
Ester Meyer
Elsie Begey
Vangy Begey
Gertie Drish
Raymond Otto
Harold White
Harold Stein
Anna Stein
Ruby Peck
Hazel Hill
Wilton
Retail Clerks’ Union
Watz
Clara Waroner
Farmer’s Promise
Alice Moxley
Blanche Dill
Estella Dealing
Louis Marolf
John Wessels
Henry Rutherford
Cynthia Bruntink
Minerva Stork
Theresa Goetzman
Hussars
Clara Wagoner
Wilton High School Alumni Association
Deora Sullivan
Isaac McElroy
Clas
Liberty
Law
Learning
Margaret Dwyer Ryan
Muscatine
J. A. Pentzer
E. F.schall
East Eighth Street
Lillian Churchill
Gertie Legler
Helen Tappe
Herman Schmidt
Nellie V. Downer
Grace Miller
Davis
Obituary for Frank Jerrel Mule Worker and Father
Frank Jerrel night watchman at Musser Lumber Co mill died Sunday afternoon from brain abscesses at age 30 after two weeks of illness. He leaves a wife and two children, his parents Mr and Mrs Riley Jerrel, a sister Nellie in Brighton Virginia, and a brother in this city. A four year resident, he came from Brighton VA and resided at 1024 Kansas this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jerrel
Musser Lumber Co
Riley Jerrel
Nellie
Brighton
Death and burial details from Brighton transfer
The deceased were transported to Brighton by the 7:58 train this morning and will be interred there on Wednesday. Remains location and funeral plans are noted for the Brighton area.
Card of Thanks From W. W. Crockett and Family
The Crockett family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Crockett
Miner and visitor depart after weekend in Oregon and Burlington
Ed. Denton left Baker City Oregon Saturday night to tend mining interests. Miss Clara Thuls ended her visit at the home of Mr and Mrs C Lilill bridge and returned to Burlington Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O. Coldren
Iowa City
Clymer A. Coldren
Ed. Denton
Baker City, Ore
Clara Thuls
Mrs. C. Lilillbridge
Burlington
Chief Re-Elected as City Fire Chief in Annual Election
The city fire department held its annual election at city hall Saturday, re electing Chief George Neibert to lead the department for a third term with William Priester as first assistant and George Winters as second assistant. Balloting showed broad support for Neibert, with 106 votes in the formal ballot, and Priester and Winters named to their posts amid applause. Chief Neibert, a long time champion and former ladder company foreman, thanked the members and urged continued cooperation to maintain department efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Neitbert
William Priester
George Winters
Neibert
Rudolph Elfers
Otto Elfers
William Eichoff
Lawrence J. Horan
Thomas Powers
Samuel Bailey
Geo. Neibert
William Neff
M. P. Goff
H. Smith
Wm. Priester
Louis Kantz
William Finch
W. H. Ripson
Louis Tiecke
Albert Thomas
Charles Quandt
L. J. Horan
W. F. Eichoff
Messrs. Hildebrand
Hartwig
Lang
Wiliam Neff
Mr. Neff
Willam Priester
Henry J. Hartman
George Winter
Assiectant Engineers
Champions
Excelsior Hose Company No. 3
Hook & Ladder Company
Binhoff
Conrad Hacker
John Millar
Iowa State Firemen’s Association
You Take No Chances When You Buy Rector for Piles
A local advertisement promotes Rector for piles with a full refund if ineffective. The offer includes a free pile pipe with each package and samples at no cost, attributed to J. J. Havercamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector
J. J. Havercamp
I Am Not a Prohibitionist Corwin Lesley Reflects
In Des Moines as a Young People Temperance Union commissioner I sought to present claims to the prohibition state convention. He notes he was not allowed to petition and observes saloon patrons, condemns pro-saloonists, and argues for law enforcement while criticizing mulct law applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Prohibition Party
Young People’s Temperance Union
Prohibition
Muscatine
Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
Iowa Commonwealth
Law Enforcement
Corwin Lesley
Local Packet Schedule From Muscatine to Davenport and Burlington
W. J. Young Jr sails from Muscatine to Davenport and intermediate ports on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings at 6 30. It leaves the city for Burlington and intermediate ports to the south Monday Wednesday and Friday nights at 8 30. For rates contact W A Blair captain or W G Block agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Young, Jr
Muscatine
Davenport
Burlington
W. A. Blair
W. G. Block
Guarantee on Green's Syrup of Tar Bottle Refund Policy
A group of signatories promises to refund money on a 50 cent bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold and offers a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Signers include G. A. Riemcke, B. Barkalow, J. J. Havercamp, Nesper & Co., J. T. Reuchmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
G. A. Riemcke
B. Barkalow
J. J. Havercamp
Nesper & Co
J. T. Reuchmann
Also Mentioned on This Page
John H. Funk, Sh Oy
C. F. Cadle
C.F. Cadle
J. H. Munroe & Son
J. H. Munroe
Pearl City Panitorium Club
Joe T. Cosgrove
Prop
Iowa Avenue
G. A. Pierson
E. 2d St
Peter Olsen
East 6Th
Corner 6Th and
Orange
Daily Journal
Glover
McBride & Cope’s
City Drug Store
Luise Battey
West Sth
John A. Robbins
Olds Block
George Bros
W. D. Plate
Mrs. Chas. Mull
Len Childs
Wapello
Indians
JaGrille & Son
Lee Cody
Dean
Pat Cotter
Cairo
John Cronin
Columbus Junction
Wheeler and Wilson
Iowa Ave
B. A. Metz
Chi
Cago
J. B. Mark
East Second Street
Stella Mills
Cedar Rapids
Yeomen
Hattie King
Letts
Whisler’s
West Second Street
New Century Restaurant
Front Street
Ernest Ruckdeschel
E. L. Kemptner
East 5Th Street
Morgan
Nevens
Gardner
Red Skins
Dudley
Harding
Deutschman
Ieuhee
Baptist Church
Meeting of the Elks
Elk Orchestra
Pauchet
Mss
Florence Cooling
F. S. Pentzer
Herrie Curtis
Ruth Warren
Gether
Leysen’s Shoe - Store
of Fire Department
Sistant
Peoples’ Pulpit
Journal
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