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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1900

Page

5

Y M C A Field Meet Delights Fans At Fair Grounds

The Y M C A field meet at the Fair Grounds yesterday drew crowds enjoying Paudhet's Band and exciting races. Winners include W. Mark, Y. Ficken, Thompson, and P. Loose with times and distances listed. the Athletic club cleared $20.09 for their effort.

Fair Grounds Paudiet Fiske Brannan Loose McElroy Chenoweth Yvard Ash Mark Y. Ficken Thompson Hill P. Loose J. Ficken Will Eis W. Kautz Becker Roach Hain Hilly Hanley Hills 2d Fricker Hautsch Renshoof Athletic Club

Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Sold In Midwestern Territory

Iowa Central Railway announces homeseekers excursions to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with tickets on the first and third Tuesdays in May June July and August. One fare plus two dollars round trip. Inquire via agents for territory dates limits and details or write Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueb>lo Iowa Central Railway Batty G. P

Weeks Break o Cold Tablet ad cures nothing overnight

Advertisement for Weeks Break o Cold Tabs claims no cure and no pay if ineffective. Priced at 25 cents with J. J. Havercamp as sole agent.

Plane Tuners Referred to as Professors by Some

Some observers call plane tuners Prof in informal circles, noting the respectful nickname appears among enthusiasts and industry insiders despite no formal title being used in official contexts.

Tragic Barn Accident Kills Nine Near Stockbridge Wis

At a farm near Stockbridge on the Oneida reservation a deadly collapse occurs during timber work. Eight men and a child die when a derrick lowers heavy timbers as an older girl executes a deadly game with a chicken, leading to the fatal accident.

Creen Bay Wis Stockbridge Oneida Worthe

Central Telephone buys Greene and Western and other systems

Mason City Iowa June The Central Telephone and Telegraph company formed by Cedar Rapids and Mason City capitalists completes the purchase of the Greene and Western Northwestern Fitzgerald and Northfield Telephone systems. The acquisition gives about 000 miles of toll lines in northern Iowa and Minnesota with exchanges in Mason City Charles City Osage Northfield and other towns.

Mason City Central Telephone and Telegraph Company Cedar Rapids Greene and Western Northwestern Fitzgerald and Northfield Telephone Iowa Minnesota Charles City Osage Northfield

Purdue University 26th Commencement Adds 71 Alumni

In Lats vette Indiana on June 8 Purdue University held its twenty sixth commencement. Seventy one graduates were added to the alumni list with many alumni viewing the event as a religious duty to return yearly. A large audience gathered in the big tent for the exercises and reminiscences.

Lats Vette Ind Purdue University Purdue

Iowa Masons Elect New Grand Lodge Officers

The annual election of officers of the grand lodge of Masons of Iowa concluded in Cedar Rapids with William L Eaton named Grand Master, Sumner Miller Senior Grand Warden, James K.E. Bruce Junior Grand Warden, T. S. Parvin Grand Secretary, and M. P. Miller Grand Treasurer. The next meeting is set for Davenport.

Cedar Rapids Grand Lodge of Masons of Iowa William L Eaton Osage Sumner Miller Guttenberg James KE. Bruce Anita T. S. Parvin M. P. Miller Washington Davenport

Michigan G A R encampment opens in Grand Rapids

The twenty second annual encampment of the Michigan Grand Army of the Republic opens in Grand Rapids on Wednesday. The Women's Relief corps and the Ladies of the G A R also hold their annual sessions with National Commander in Chief General A D Shaw visiting on his tour of inspection of state encampments.

Grand Rapids Mich Michigan Grand Army of the Republic Women's Relief Corps A. D. Shaw

Drought Worsens Across Northern Wisconsin

In Black River Falls Wisconsin and northern areas the drought deepens with ruined hay and pasture lands and grain feeling the moisture shortage. Farmers fear imminent crop failure as conditions deteriorate across the region.

Black River Falls Wis

Pearl of the Mississippi Found Near St Paul

The largest and finest grained pearl of excellent luster was found near St Paul by a clam opener. P O Heide, a pearl buyer visiting Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, purchased the remarkable find on Wednesday.

Prairie du Chien Wis Mississippi P. O. Heide St. Paul

Notable Sioux City landowner kills wife then shoots self

Charles D. Reinhart, owner of the Reinhart flats and a wealthy landowner in Sioux City, shot and killed his wife at Odebolt, Iowa, on Wednesday and then shot himself. He cannot live. Police report he deliberately planned the crime.

Sioux City Charles D. Reinhart Odebolt

Henderson-Ames Company Plans Reorganization

Kalamazoo Mich June 8 The report that the Henderson-Ames company will relocate its factory out of the state is without foundation. A reorganization of the company is on foot.

Kalamazoo, Mich Theeport Henderson-Ames Company

American Medical Association Elects Officers in Annual Meeting

Atlantic City June 8 The American Medical Association elected officers with Sp. A. Reed of Ohio as president and Dr. George W. Simmonds of Illinois as secretary.

Atlantic City N. J The American Medical Association Sp. A. Reed Ohio George W. Simmonds Illinois

Bank in Clinton to Liquidate as Lyons Bank Folds

The Citizens' National Bank of Lyons announces it will wind up operations in Clinton. Liquidation work begins June 11, with orderly closure of assets and liabilities across the institutions.

Clinton, Ia Citizens’ National Bank Lyons, Ia

Notice to Homeseekers Excursion Tickets Offered

Notice to Homeseekers states the Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets on specified Tuesdays from May 1 to December 4 to many western and central territories including Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Utah Washington Wyoming Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Northern Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota and southeastern points. Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs are also listed. For full information contact ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G P and T A.

Iowa Central Railway Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Utah Washington Wyoming Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Michigan Woonsin South Dakota Southeast Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Col Geo. S. Batty G.P T.A Marshalltown

All men think they would like to to a warmer climate in winter

The saying reflects a common belief that many men desire milder winter climates yet only a few actually move to warmer regions. It captures an observation about comfort versus action and the tendency to prefer imagination over relocation.

Wapello High School Commencement and Alumni Banquet

The tenth annual Wapello high school commencement concluded with speeches by Arthur L. Bettler and Walter L. Bridenstine, praising enduring virtues and future study. Principal J. W. Cradler outlined educational goals, and alumni plans for tonight's seventh annual banquet were announced with officers and a program of toasts and music.

Wapello High School Arthur L. Bettler Mary L. Davis Walter Bridenstine I. H. Fuller Una Lacey Charles Tustison B. R. Leamon R. R. Hunt J. W. Cradler Miss Bedford J. B. McCullough W. S. Grimes Charles Ruthenberg C. Weber Arthur Springer G. W. Harden R. F. McConnell L. P. Wells John Hale Cradler Wapello Will Lacey Mattie B. Hunt Marie Otto Vinnie Keller Louis Merrick Gwen Nymaster Postity Charles Myerholy R. L. Reiley Mandolin Club

Iowa Central Railway Promotes Home Seekers Excursions

The Iowa Central Railway advertises the most direct line for home seekers and excursionists. Tickets are sold on the first and third Tuesdays each month to western northern southeastern and southwestern points at one fare plus two dollars for a round trip, including Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Inquiries may be made to coupon ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G P and T A for sale dates and territorial limits.

Iowa Central Railway Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Geo

Admiral and Mrs Dewey feted in Ohio state house reception

Special to the Journal Columbus Ohio June 7 Admiral and Mrs Dewey received a notable reception in the rotunda of the State house during their visit. They are being feted along the route of their trip amid widespread goodwill.

Admil Dewey Columbus Ohio Journal

Journal branch agencies listed for paper pickup and notices

The Journal announces branch agencies for paper pickup, subscriptions, or advertising. Locations include Harry Wilson's Store on Park Avenue East Hill, Frank Chayka's Store at Cypress and Ninth, H. H. Sharrar's Store on Local Street West Hill, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on South Muscatine, and W. B. Stewart's Store in Musser ville near the street car line.

The Journal Harry Wilson Park Avenue East Hill H. H. Sharrar West Hill

Journal Telephones Business Office Notices

Business office and editorial rooms listed with ring counts for the Iowa Telephone Co system. Old phone lines referenced, noting lines at 55 and 27 Mississippi Valley as part of the telegraph and telephone directory entries.

Iowa Telephone Co Mississippi Valley New Line

Church Finan... Keep Up To Heaven

A fragment notes humorous complaint about costly religious efforts to gain heavenly reward. It cites church finandering as a barrier to spiritual ascent and suggests the burdensome costs are excessive.

When you see men talking together an ax to grind

A compact old saying hints that groups in discussion may conceal personal motives. It suggests distrust when conflicts emerge from shared conversations. The line frames social perception of hidden agendas among circles of men.

Annetta the clairvoyant in Muscatine to read lives

The article advertises Annetta a renowned clairvoyant in Muscatine offering full life readings for 5 cents. It claims her power reveals past present and future and promises private parlors with no strangers. Hours are 9 am to 9 pm daily including Sundays in Hare's Block on West Second Street.

Muscatinne Annetta Hare’s Block Hite Bro West Second Street

Fine Striped Cassimeres and Suits for Summer Wear

Good dressers insist on tailor made garments. A garment should harmonize with the wearer's form. Avoid ready made misfits and sloppy tailoring. Come to me for proper wear and see fine striped cassimeres and flannels. Suits from 23 dollars.

Up-to-Date Merchant Tailor J H Cosgrove

J H Cosgrove operates as a merchant tailor at 110 East 2d Street up stairs offering tailoring services and fittings for customers seeking custom garments.

East 2d. St

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Wmusic Paudhet Wals Victor J. Evans & CO Evans Building James O’toole O’toole’s Iowa Av Towa Masons Grand Army Anda American Medical Society Iowa Bank Walter L. Bridenstine Socrates Oliver Cromwell Gladstone Aaron Burr Burr J. W. Cradier Prof Rosseau Froebel Pestalozzi Mann Central Township T. S. Pool Methodist Church Pragg&m Carlo Hart Journal Agencies Journl Frank Chayka Correr Cypress Ninth Streets W. C. A. Busch’s Drug Store South Muscatine W. B. Stewart Musserville Cortcvra Luis Porras D Wn C Boston Madam Annetta J. H. Cosgrove East Fifth Street West Fourth Street East Fourth Street Cc Srewie West Third Street Locust Street North Mulberry Street West Sixth Street J. H. Munroe & Son Iowa Ave
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