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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
8
The notice touts a new process for cleaning linen and collars, claiming improved finish and color. It invites customers to trust the method that ensures smooth, durable results with careful attention to fabric details.
Community notes include a local business trip by Nick Bast and shipments by J Fisch & Sons. A Jersey heifer calf for sale and inquiry at 764 Fast Sixth. Dr. Birchard was a passenger on the Wilton train. The Braun Bakery building is being painted. Mrs. D Powell Johnson returned to Chicago on the Firefly. Ottie Snyder sold a bay team to J W Batt and sent it to Davenport. Muscatine Perk and Floral Association meeting time change to 2 pm. Ejectra Chapter will meet at 4 pm with visiting members invited.
C. C. Smith touts the availability of the largest and finest strawberries in the market for canning season, urging buyers not to overlook quality fruit.
Community notices include store ads for golf clubs and berries at Thompson's Hook Store and Hanhn Bros Co. Fresh strawberries arrived, with canning season urged. Tickets for AOUW excursion go on sale at several shops. Various arrivals and travel notes list residents visiting Davenport, Iowa City, Wilton, and Rock Island.
All belt buckets pulley rings neck clasps hair clasps fancy purses belts girdles and tombs sell at your own prices. Sale commences Monday June 4 and lasts all week at J Neirel and Sons.
Titus and Jackson offer long-term property sales with flexible terms. They advertise home buying options and guidance for prospective owners.
Halstead and Son's Mulberry location runs Fully Equipped Paint Store offering best prices on work and materials for painting needs.
The National Congress of the Scotch-Irish Societies met in Knoxville Tennessee today with elaborate entertainment prepared by local citizens for visiting delegates.
Noroton Conn June 6 The most important golf meet in the state opened today with every club in the state taking part in the annual championship contest Qualifying rounds were conducted this morning for both championship and consolation divisions This afternoon the first round for both titles and consolation will be played under the sunlit links of Noroton.
The National Association of Railway Postal Clerks began its annual convention in San Antonio Texas with two business sessions daily and social events including concerts carriage rides trolley rides and a Mexican supper to close Friday. Delegates and their wives attended from the Eleventh Division covering Texas Arkansas Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory.
North American Y M C A secretaries gathered for the 29th annual conference at Thousand Islands Park. The Physical Directors conference opened and will run through the 15th with joint morning and evening sessions. A wives conference is also held in conjunction with the secretary sessions.
Rev A P Moore of Buffalo New York credits Postum with restoring nerve health and muscle strength after giving up coffee. He reports three daily servings since trying Postum and carries it when traveling, claiming it improves his overall health and energy at age sixty.
The United States Court today reviewed the second mortgagee sale of the Peoria Decatur and Evansville Railroad Co made May 10 in Lincoln Nebraska. Stockholders allege fraud in the sale and that railroad earnings were diverted from interest payments to create a default so J E Borne could buy the road for a nominal sum.
George G. Perry of Dubuque County was appointed United States marshal to Alaska. He formerly chaired the congressional district committee and part owned the Times and Glove Journal.
Coney Island, June 6 The New York Press Club seized control of the beach for a three day gathering. Their annual animal meeting is staged in the parlors of the Prichton Beach Hotel with 360 publishers in attendance. The island is opened to the scribes for the event.
Idaho City hosts the Grand Annual Encampment of the Idaho G A R with Idaho S A R Weisner in attendance. The session begins today and continues tomorrow and Friday attracting many visitors.
Arrangements for the firemen parade promise a full day with a 9 30 start at Third Street City Hall. The march will travel via Third Sixth Chestnut Second Mulberry and back to Third with police and mayor watching at 1 30 pm. A grand uniform ball at the armory tops the day with Vanett s orchestra. Some mills will close to let workers participate and a special excursion from the North and South Railroad will boost attendance.
An afternoon field meet at the Fair Grounds organized by the Y M C A features a strong list of events. Entries closed Monday night with many notable competitors, including Van Patten Thompson J Ficken Hill Thompson and others in sprints jumps and bicycle events.
Muscatine weighs city acquisition of the water works plant. Dubuque Times notes that purchase is not yet final and city ownership would depend on payments via a trustee. The city would pay 545000 in twenty installments at 4 percent, with total interest about 254762.30 and principal accumulating to 790250. Including assumed 16000 yearly improvements, projected totals reach over 1.16 million with profits.
The Rathbone sisters hosted about thirty-five guests at the West Fifth Street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hild last evening. A supper delighted attendees and a guessing contest, won by Mrs. J. M. Gobble, awarded a bouquet colored to honor the sisterhood. The event was highly praised and may be repeated.
A good turnout at the Epworth League annual election at the First Methodist church parlors chose S. M. Ashby as president, Anna Rice spiritual department, Mary Eader mercy and help, Rita Berry literary, Rita Millar special work, Charles Appel treasurer, J. M. Beck secretary. Dr. Stafford spoke on general conference items and plans to bring Dr. Berry, editor of the Epworth Herald, for an address here soon.
Sealed bids for remodeling the Presbyterian church at Wilton will be received until 8 p m on Wednesday June 26 1900 at the office of the undersigned where plans and specifications may be seen. The same may be found with H W Zeidler architect Muscatine J M Rider Sec Wilton Junction Iowa
The annual meeting of the members of the Muscatine Park and Florad Association is called for Tuesday June 12, 1900 at 2 pm at the city hall. Officers for the ensuing year will be chosen. Members who contributed one dollar may vote. Cadle is secretary.
A desirable property on West Hill is available at a great bargain if taken promptly. Potential buyers are urged to call Titus and Jackson at once for details and to arrange viewing.
An advertisement for Monarch Wickless Blue Flame kerosene oil stoves highlights compact design and efficient heat. The copy markets reliability and safety features aimed at households seeking portable problem free cooking heat.
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