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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1900
Page
8
A collage of brief items from Muscatine recounts new goods at Thompson's Book Store and Swan's jewelry, Libbey glass at Dillaway's, fresh produce at St. John's, and a variety of repairs and services. It notes travel arrivals, fire parade plans, lodge meetings, church news, and social events including a grand Armory ball and local theatre offerings.
An elegant display spotlights Gorham’s sterling silver with a range of fancy pieces showcased at Swan’s, highlighting refined craftsmanship and luxury metalwork.
Lime Inspector, and P. Ry. related notices appear in this fragment with minimal context about a fountain pen shop and local inspection matter. The text indicates an advertiser or business mention tied to a jeweler and a street scene.
Titus and Jackson advertise long term property sales offering buyers the chance to purchase homes gradually through extended payment plans. The notice positions their agency as a local real estate option for prospective homeowners.
The annual meeting of the Muscatine Park and Floral Association is called for Tuesday evening June 12 1900 at 8 o'clock at the city hall. Officers for the ensuing year will be chosen and any member who has contributed one dollar may vote. Full attendance is urged.
Local Y P S C E groups across the city joined for a mass gathering at the Friends' church. Miss Nellie McCaw read a paper touring village societies, Horace H Herr urged youth action to improve city life, and music by Misses McQuesten Griffin and Minnie McCaw followed. A nominating committee report preceded a testimony session with many participants.
Miss Eva Shontz national president of the Y P C T U arrives by Firefly this evening to speak at the First Baptist church on temperance work. Admission is free with a single collection to cover lecture expenses. Ushers are boys from area churches. program includes songs prayers and a scripture reading.
The Young returned last evening. Four barge loads of shells totaling about 500 tons moved down on Saturday. The Quincy arrived this afternoon with freight for the port. The Nola K. delivered a barge load of heavy timber for Hershey Lumber mill. River stage is 3 ft 7 in above low water, down 4 in in 48 hours. Inverness and Scotia passed down with a raft for the lower river. Mrs. W S Robertson's corner property at Second and Locust is being overhauled. The Dubuque arrived from the south yesterday, docked around 4 pm, and departed north about an hour later.
The Rock Island Railway adds large motive power for heavy passenger trains. These are the largest passenger engines on lines centered in Chicago, called ten-wheelers with six driving wheels and four under the pilot. Each engine runs sixty four feet long and stands fifteen feet five eighths inches high, with a forty six and a half inch wrought iron stack. Weight per engine is 170000 pounds.
This morning Chas Hagerman faced a dangerous runaway when his horse bolted with two boys in a wagon toward the river by Peto's barn. Captain risked his life to brake the frenzied animal and likely saved the boys. The piece ends with praise for the Captain.
The water works company gave a definite answer this afternoon to the council about selling its plant to the city. The price remains unknown until the council acts. If approved by the council it will go to a public vote before final acceptance.
A wholesome amusement venue at the fair grounds hosts races on June 7. Leonard Refrierators is celebrated. Otto & Sons offer home grown strawberries. Dr. Morgridge arrived on the Wilton line noon. A South Muscatine trolley car snagged overhead wires this afternoon around 2 pm, pulling down two side poles and later freed from the tangled live wires.
A London Daily Mail note explains common Boer terms from Dutch South African origin. It defines Uitlander, Transvaal, Rand, veld, Kopje, Raadzaal, Volksraad, Berg, fords, Krugersdrop, Leysdrop, Stad, winkel, Fontein, krantz, Bochsveld, trek, voortrekkers, vier, and Rodnek with guidance on pronunciation and usage.
A Cossack patrol seeking missing refugees from Pioting Fu clashed with Boxers. The Russians routed the attackers with severe losses. one officer and three men were wounded. Fears grow for the safety of American and English missionaries remaining at Paoting Fu.
All belt buckets pulley rings sash clasps neck clasps hair clasps fancy purses belts girdles and combs offered at own prices. Sale commences Monday June 4 and lasts all week at I Neirel and Son's.
Special report from Vox Boro Mass states the town hall fire this morning killed one firefighter and injured four others by falling walls. Property loss is estimated at forty thousand dollars.
A good property on West Hill available at a great bargain if taken soon. Call at once. Titus and Jackson.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway offers reduced summer fares to numerous cities. Highlights include St Louis for a Presbyterian assembly May 17 to 31, Washington for Imperial Council May 22 to 24, Sioux Falls for AOUW June 9 to 20, Philadelphia for the Republican National Convention June 19, Charleston for the National Education Association July 7 to 13, Cincinnati for BYPU July 12 to 15, Chicago for G A R encampment Aug 27 to Sept 1, Detroit for Knights of Pythias conclave Aug 27 to Sept 1, and St Paul for National Republican League July 17 to 19. Summer tickets go on sale May 15. request the booklet Okoboji Outing from Jno G Farmer.
The Iowa Central Ry will offer round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars for travel to Sioux Falls South Dakota for the Supreme Lodge annual meeting June 9 to 20. Tickets on sale June 8 to 11 and from points within two hundred miles June 8 to 12 returnable within thirty days. For more information call coupon ticket agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
Travel information offered to readers planning a trip to Paris. Agents of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway provide ticketing from all stations via New York and steamship lines. Contact Jno. G. Farmer or B C R N Ry office in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
An advertisement touts Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold Tabs with the claim of curing cold symptoms during sleep. The copy states no cure and no pay, pricing at 25 cents, with J. J. Havercamp listed as sole agent.
Hammocks described as finest in Muscatine are shown in the window inviting patrons to visit and shop in the store.
Special train from Muscatine at six o'clock Thursday June 7 will go via Libertyville to Fort Madison arriving about 10 30 am and depart the same day the return time to be announced. Round trip fare 2 25. Visit Fort Madison and the state penitentiary among other attractions with posters listing details.
Observation notes that many men neglect lodge affairs until preparing to relocate. The comment suggests apathy toward lodge duties unless an impending move spurs involvement.
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