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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
8
A notice seeking a girl for general house work invites applicants to contact Mrs. John Mahin at 513 West Second. Other items note Mrs. Henry Held’s return to Newton Iowa from Trinity parish meeting announcements, local property sale on West Second Street, and various visits and meetings around town.
Community notices list Thompson's Book Store bicycle offerings and Jones & Rice feed supplies. Local visits, church events, picnics, meetings, and road travel details fill the page with social happenings around Muscatine including camp plans at Hogg Island and an Eastern Star picnic in Hershey's pasture.
The railway offers discounted travel to many major events this summer. Key destinations include Sioux Falls for the Ancient Order of United Workmen gathering in June, Philadelphia for the Republican National convention, Charleston for the National Educational Association meeting, Cincinnati for the Baptist Young People's Union, Chicago for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment, Detroit for Knights of Pythias, and St. Paul for the National Republican League Biennel. A booklet titled Okoboji Outing is available. contact Jno. G. Farmer in Cedar Rapids for details.
Muscatine debates Fourth of July plans as no organization pledges to sponsor events after last year’s Weed Park dedication. Citizens may picnic at private gatherings or at the fairgrounds races, but no public attractions or band are promised. Locals urge a recurring, visitor attracting celebration to boost commerce and civic spirit.
The First Baptist Church will hold worship at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m with Rev Alfred C Kelley of the Chicago Baptist Orphans Home preaching in the morning. Bible school at 145 p m Young People's meeting at 6 p m and evening sermon on Herod or The Power of a Startled Conscience. All seats are free and services are brief for warm weather.
Corner Third street and Iowa Avenue hosts Pastor C L Stafford with church programs from 9 30 a m to 7 30 p m including Sabbath school at 1 30 p m junior league at 3 p m epworth league at 6 30 p m and sermons All Sufficiency is the morning theme and Crime and Rum the evening talk Seats are free and a cordial welcome is extended to all.
Morning and evening services at 10 30 and 7 30 with sermons on Eating and Drinking in the Presence of God and Water from Jacobs Well and the Water of Life Sunday school at 2 pm. C E meeting at 6 30 pm led by Miss Hattie White. Strangers welcome. J N Elliott minister.
The Sabbath services at Friends' Church corner of Sycamore and Fifth include preaching at 10:00 a.m. and 7:39 p.m. Rev. Sylvester Jones, a Penn College graduate, will preach in the morning. Y P S C E prayer meeting at 6:39 p.m. Children’s Day exercises occur during the Sunday school hour. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7:45.
A church note invites all to attend upcoming services led by Pastor J Fry. The message expresses welcome and encourages community participation.
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 a m with Dr R E Williams presiding elder preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Holy Communion after the morning sermon Young People's meeting at 6 39 p m All members and friends are invited to worship with us and hear Dr Williams Pastor L B Hix urges attendance
The First Congregational Church hosts morning and evening services with a 10 26 a m sermon titled The Wedding Gospel The church also holds a 1 30 p m Sunday school with the pastor’s Bible class in the parlors A 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor in the lecture room and a 7 30 p m sermon by the pastor Seats are free A cordial welcome to all H D Hierr pastor
Green street Sabbath worship at 9 15 a m junior society of Christian Endeavor at 7 p m worship service at 7 45 conducted by Chss L Breckon prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 7 45 all are cordially invited to these services
Quarterly services set for 11 00 a m 3 00 p m and 7 30 p m Rev Jason Bundy presiding elder of the St Paul district will be present All are cordially invited Pastor M I Gordon delivers the message
Sunday Sabbath school begins at 9 30 with prayer meeting at 7 45 pm and 7 45 pm midweek service Wednesday evening. A cordial invitation to all who will worship with us.
Grace English Lutheran Church holds services in Judge Rowan's hall at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Morning topic is Here and Hereafter with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. All welcome. J. L. Murphy, pastor.
First Church of Christ Scientist holds services at 11 a m and 8 p m with an evening meeting at 8 m. All are welcome to attend and participate in the worship and activities.
The racing world’s top contender, known as the King of Racing, is highlighted by Schmidt Bros in a feature showcasing his travels and victories. The article emphasizes the horse’s pedigree, trainer, and upcoming events.
Brigadier-General FE Fielding confirms Capt. Thayer and his wife assume command of Volunteer work in Muscatine Iowa. Former representatives Captain and Mrs Parry are no longer recognized for failing to report to headquarters since April. Thayer is authorized to oversee all movement properties and operations in the city.
In our Summer Shirts line you will find choice dressy pieces with a large variety of new patterns. Prices are 25c, 50c and $1.00 each.
Madame Annetta offers psychic readings through Tuesday June 12 at Hines Block over Hine Brother 5 Hat Store. She promises quick direct insight for a single question and claims her advice can save money and prevent regret. Her hours are 9 am to 9 pm daily including Sundays.
Muscatine North and South offers a new time card effective tomorrow with minor changes. Departures set at 6 15 P M and 12 25 P M arrivals at 8 40 A M and 4 25 P M. Howard Hackett graduates Waterloo High School this week and returns home after a farewell party hosted by Y M C A friends at Harry Fisher's residence with a Bible souvenir presented.
Entries for a novelty race will be received until July 1. Horses must walk the first half mile, trot or pace the second half, and go as you please the third half mile. Purse one five dollars with five dollars to the winner of each half mile. Entrance free. Horses with records or tracked horses barred. Send entry to Leonard M. Neyens.
TheImperial Bicycle claims top sales in Muscatine with more of its bikes sold there than any other two brands. Schmidt Bros offers these cheap bikes promising satisfaction and low prices so even the poorest buyer need not walk.
A public notice invites Muscatine residents to try osteopathy taught at Kirksville Missouri. It explains osteopathy as a drug free scientific method that treats disease by removing mechanical obstructions to vital fluids. Free consultation and examination for thirty days. Office hours 9 am to 5 pm except Sunday.
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