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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1900

Page

4

Staple Grocery Line Seeks Pure Fresh Goods

Local grocer invites suppliers to provide clean fresh staples with reliable pricing. Buyer emphasizes demand for quality produce and competitive terms.

Iowa Wesleyan Commencement Sets New Board President

Iowa Wesleyan University at Mt Pleasant closed its commencement as Dr. W F McDowell addressed the class. Ralph Stafford and Miss Winifred Kemble graduated in programs spanning classical and conservatory studies. The board elected George Haw of Ottumwa as president after Senator Harlans death, with officers D C Smith, Carl Williams, and Walter Keeler in new roles.

Iowa Wesleyan University Mt Pleasant W. F. McDowell Educational Board of the Methodist Church Ralph Stafford C. L. Stafford Winifred Kemble Ira O. Kemble Conservatory Muscatine W. H. Heppe First Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant James Harlan George Haw Ottumwa D. C. Smith Carl Williams Walter Keeler Harlan Robert Lincoln

Estoppel on Bequest Reaches Board for Payment Plan

A woman followed her father's wishes though he left no written bequest and has made satisfactory arrangements with the board for its payment.

Pioneer matriarch Dorotha Drury obituary notes Illinois life

Dorotha Drury born August 26 1820 in North Carolina daughter of Edward and Mary Hobson. She married Miles L Drury and moved to Wayne County Illinois then Drury Township Rock Island County. Widowed 1864. She later lived in Muscatine Iowa and Fairfield Iowa. Mother of six children and grandmother to twelve plus eight great grandchildren. Deeply religious, raised Quaker, joined Methodist church in 1856. Died June 10 1900 after six weeks illness. burial at Copper Creek Cemetery Illinois.

Dorotha Drury North Carolina Edward Mary Hobson Wayne County Larana Miles L. Drury Drury Township Rock Island County Illinois Times M. D. Drury Muscatine Electa Jane H. B. McCabe Anna Jepson Stella Hoffman Emma Cone Drury Cora Nelson Laura Leonard Cleon Carrie Mason Petersville Il.; and Drs. Westey and Fortyce McCabe Clear Lake Methodist Church M. E Copper Creek Ilinois

Sunday Reflection on Belief and Progress

A writer reflects on changing creeds and religious thought. The essay argues that cherished beliefs may be outdated as humanity advances and that radical ideas should not be denounced but valued as signs of awakening.

World Turns Toward Service Theme in Poetry and Thought

The piece notes a growing interest in sacrifice and service across poets and philosophers. Selden L. Whitcomb and Paul Laurence Dunbar are cited to illustrate focus on human needs over prophetic deeds as literature mirrors social concern.

Selden L. Whitcomb Iowa Paul Laurence Dunbar

Nickel Plate adds 27 hour Chicago to New York daily service

The Nickel Plate Road inaugurates a 27 hour daily run between Chicago and New York starting May 6. It promises unexcelled dining car service at popular prices. Trains depart from Van Buren Street Passenger Station and city ticket offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex.

Nickel Plate Road Chicago New York van Buren St Adams St Auditorium Annex Telephone Central Harrison

Weeks Break-Up A Cold Tab Let’s Cure Sleep Aid

Advertisement for Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tabs promoting a nightly remedy with bold claims. Notes no cure and no pay policy. Price listed as 25 cents with J. J. Havercamp named as sole agent.

J. J. Havercamp

County Supervisors Meet to Open June Warrants

Proceedings record the June 4 1990 meeting with Chairman Ira Hendrix and four board members present. Warrants issued in May were examined and approved. County treasurer's funds report and semi annual cash balance were reviewed and accepted. Adjourned to 1 30 p m.

A. m. Board of Supervisors Ira Hendrix E. P. Day J. J. Nichols S. M. Hoskins M. Bernick

Township Board Proceedings Adjourn to Tuesday Morning

On Monday June 4 1900 at 1 30 p m the board met with all members present The official bond of F W Eichoff deputy treasurer was examined and approved The board examined and allowed justice claims and township relief claims Adjourned until 9 a m Tuesday.

F. W. Eichoff

Board accepts Eagle Generator Co for acetylene plant

On June 5 1900 the Muscatine county board accepted Eagle Generator Co represented by L Ver Horn for placing their acetylene gas plant in the courthouse and jail. The Hagen road hearing was deferred to July. Beach reported May poor expenses totaling 301.24 with cash goods and other costs. Adjournment set for 1 30 p m.

Eagle Generator Co L. Ver Horn Court House Hagen Road B. Beach Muscatine Township

Board of Auditors fixes 1900 property assessments by township

The auditor's schedule of assessors' returns for 1900 was taken up and the board compared and equalized the assessment on various classes of personal property by townships. Adjourned until 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Smallpox Billings Approved and Delayed Funds

On June 6 1999 a board examined and allowed Dr J D Fulham bill for 514.40 for medical attendance on small pox cases. Dr F E Schmidt disinfecting bill deferred to July meeting at Attorney Devitts request. Other small pox related bills referred to board of health for council approval and certificate of allowance. Adjourned at 2 pm to visit county farm.

J. D. Fulham F. E. Schmidt Devitt Board of Health

Meeting Notes on Claims and Audit Actions

On Wednesday June 6 the common council examined and accepted the report of C H Gobble treasurer showing fees collected since January 1 1900. The contract with the National Accounting Company dated April 14 was ratified and confirmed. Adjourned until Monday July 2 1900. E C Stocker Co Auditor.

C. H. Gobble National Accounting Company E. C. Stocker, Co

Township Relief Ledger Framed For Local Workmen

A fragmented list shows workers and tasks including lumbering piling bridge work and grading along with firms such as Indiana Bridge Co and Hart Bros. The entry notes relief ties to the township, listing names like Geo Teutsch W S Hunter and M Hamilton among laborers and suppliers.

Geo Teutsch Ethecaeenee A Bartemeier Muscatine L & B Co Reeves Moorhead Graham

Unclear OCR Item Linking Morgridge and Day Attendance

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Morgridge and Day with attendance and a $55.00 amount linked to W Hoffman, a commissioner. Context and full details unavailable due to damaged text. no clear date or location.

O Morgridge Ees Ceeseere Hoffman

Refund guarantee on Greene's Tar Syrup bottle

A signed note promises refunds for a 60 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money refunded, with names of the respondents listed.

Greene G. A. Reinicke W. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co Jno J. Havercamp J. Theo. Keuchmann

Summer Schedule of Street Car Services Changes

The document outlines summer streetcar runs from the company office and major stops including South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds Cemetery and Sundays table. Services begin at 5 50 a m and operate at 20 minute intervals with end times around 11 p m and 10 50 p m depending on line.

Street Car Company South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds

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