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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
4
A near fatal incident at the C. R. L & P depot drew a crowd this morning when Dexter, an older man with hearing loss, wandered onto the track ahead of a westbound engine. The engineer claimed the man was four feet from danger as the train passed, prompting remarks from officers about safety and rights of crossers.
Special notice to Yeomen for this evening at 7 00 in the cor respondent office. All archers urged to attend as matters of special importance will be discussed. Ladies of the Macabees review at Macabee hall at 5 00. Allan Line Steamship Co announces the Australasian arrival in Movile Ireland at midnight Monday. Guests include Miss Shammo and Mrs S M Johnson who were aboard.
A large crowd of former pupils bid farewell to Miss Neally at the train, showering the departure with rice as she leaves the city with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Earhart for Lake Okoboji and later Boulder, Colorado. The students' memory of the reception will remain with her in the future.
The article outlines upcoming Republican conventions for county, senatorial, and state levels with dates July 29, July 31, and August 7. It details delegate counts, including 214 at the county level, 33 for senatorial, and 164 for the state, with Muscatine county contributing 21 delegates. It notes uninstructed delegations in Clinton and analyzes Cummins' uncertain strength before the state convention.
A children's gathering is planned for 2 p m on Saturday featuring a variety of fancy work activities for young attendees.
Local notes report A. Fe. Reames has accepted a new position in Cedar Rapids after joining F. Braun's bakery for eighteen months. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the A. O. H. plans a lawn social at Fourth and Chestnut on Wednesday evening June 26. Willie Archer reportedly caught a 45 pound catfish this morning. Michael Gibmey traveled to Harlington Nebraska via Wilton due to his sister Mrs. Anthony Bestow's illness. Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Judisch will be held at St Matthias church Sunday at 2 PM with all five Judisch children from Clinton Davenport and local residents in attendance.
Col Parker has kindly consented to speak to his old comrades tonight at the G A R hall. Turn out 8 o'clock sharp.
Mrs Mary Weaver from Rock Island is visiting in the city at the home of her father Patrick Corrigan.
The Aeolian item formerly priced at 210 dollars is now offered for 75 dollars at the sacrifice sale, advertised next to Hine Bros and Schmidt Bros location.
Elmer Batterson opened with a illustrated talk on flags of all nations and Colonel Parker spoke on The Possibilities of the Country School. The Muscatine county normal session drew large crowds despite heat with a grand high school orchestra concert concluding the program.
The Clerks union warned grocerymen who would not sign for nightly closing except Saturdays that 5,000 name cards would be printed by June 20. The cards would accuse grocers of not supporting labor, to be used for a boycott. Several grocers viewed the move as harmful to business and many sided with keeping stores open nightly.
Captain W D Ament reports a two day stand in Belvidere NL with every seat sold by eight. A second night lost to rain. four day stand in Elgin IL yields largest business in show history. New Yorkers join the troupe as the Champaign NL engagement nears.
Henry Butz offers a wide array of bargains on tinware graniteware utensils and more at the Fair Saturday. Shoppers can expect all day deals on refrigerators ice cream freezers and a variety of household goods. Enjoy a broad selection of items and special sale prices for every customer.
J M Penbeck received word this morning of the death of Miss Mattie Mileck of Atalissa. She died at her home last evening around 1 o clock after about ten days of illness. About 20 years old and born in this county she was a member of the Presbyterian church and beloved by many. Survived by her parents and one sister Mrs Dice who lives three miles north of Atalissa. Funeral planned for Saturday with details not given.
Sale notice urges quick action on limited time bargains with bold call to hurry. Deals feature discounts across categories and emphasize urgency for shoppers to act now before items sell out.
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