Local notices and visitors from Burlington and Chicago
Sightings include Ev Brandenburg arriving home from Burling ton, W A Frewert Burlington Journal editor in town, F P Sawyer of Great Western Cereal Chicago, and Mr and Mrs Charles Ohl with Miss Alice Iowa City visiting Othmers. Attendant Robert Rank Davenport for Knapp Higley nuptials and balloon ascent near M N S depot. Chicago appendicitis deaths tally and Dr Crane Quaker Tonic promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Sawyer
The
Great Western Cereal Company of
Chicago
Charles Ohl
Alice
Iowa City
This City
Henry Othmer
Robert Rank
Davenport
City
Davenport Carnival Excursion Tickets on One Fare
On Thursday June 26 excursion tickets to Davenport go on sale at one fare for a round trip with return limited to Friday June 27. Agent C M Gould of the Elk’s Day Davenport Carnival oversees the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
C. M. Gould
Sailor recalls Ravenna wreck and Mississippi storm voyage
Charles Schmaltz of this city reports he rode the steamer Vivian during a storm that wrecked the Ravenna north of Dubuque. He describes sheltering in the cabin as the wind and hail raged, then saw the Ravenna on its side at daylight and noted devastation along the river corridor. He procured a gilded acorn from the Ravenna’s pilot house as a souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schmaltz
Mississippi
Vivian
Ravenna
Dubuque
Savanna
Mr. Schmaltz
Prairie du Chein
Ilinois
Grove Improvement and Streetcar Extension Near Golf Grounds
Groves and golf grounds bustle as club house work rushes toward July completion. The project includes a top quality clubhouse with lockers and dressing rooms, with the street car line extension through the fair grounds to the golf area slated to finish by mid July. A new park with a band stand and pavilions is planned in the grove east of the course for future recreation near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Golf Grounds
Elephant triggers train split on Sells & Downs show
An elephant aboard the Sells and Downs show prompted the front car to grab a coupler bar, causing a train to split into two sections on the L N R R near Glencoe. The engineer detected the separation on a rising grade and halted, saving lives and property. Show officials pledged rewards for crew vigilance as the show continues to Muscatine on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells-Downs
Covington
Glencoe
Nero
Wells
Sells & Downs
Muscatine
Arrivals and Local Notices Highlight City Dispatches
Patrick Barry and James Hartman return from Chicago business trips while Alderman Seiler and others arrive home on midnight trains. Davenport visitors, family updates, a Painters Union meeting, travels to Minneapolis Lincoln and Des Moines are noted along with a local drug store sales pitch and a tune from Mull’s Grape Tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Robert Seiler
Chicago
Safe Recovered From Wreck Ravenna Steamer
The safe from the Ravenna, wrecked in a cyclone near Eagle Point, was recovered with $600 turned over to the owners. The Diamond Jo crew raised the vessel using empty beer casks, salvaging cargo and machinery. Repairs costing about $2,500 will overhaul the steamer, which will receive new decks and hog chaining.
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Eagle Point
Diamond Jo Company
Jake Schreiner
Killeen
Ravenna
Colored Families Move Into Muscatine Congregation
Mr and Mrs Hull and brother and wife from Hannibal Missouri have located in Muscatine. They are pleasant people and a welcome addition to the colored church. Dr Townley and wife visited Sunday to welcome them to the city. We hope many more colored families move here to help build up our church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Hannibal
Muscatine
Townley
Cheap Rates to New England Through Nickel Plate
$18.90 round trip to Providence Rhode Island and return offered by Nickel Plate for July 7 8 9. Details at city ticket office 111 Adams street Chicago and union ticket John Y Calahan general agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Providence
R. I
Nickel Plate Road
City
Adams Street
Chicago
Union
John Y. Calahan
Popularity and the press we fear
Drake Watson notes that true popularity is fragile and invites constant scrutiny. He argues that public figures fear missteps that could hand advantage to rivals, while others should pursue their own path without infringing on others rights. The text ends with a frank claim that all newspaper men are unpopular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Watson
Canadian Pacific Route Offers World Famous Scenery
Canadian Pacific Railway six hundred miles of stupendous mountain peaks appalling canons and mighty cataracts along its line claim the most magnificent scenery in the world. View the famed landscape and take advantage of low excursion rates during conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine and
Neckar
Mull
America
Portland and Tacoma route literature offer
The text notes a route between Portland and Tacoma that can be improved and suggests purchase via any railway agent. It directs readers to obtain literature by applying to A. C. Shaw, General Agent, Pass Department, 228 Clark Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Shaw
Pass
Dept
Clark St
Chicago
Boat ready to enter service before season ends
The vessel will be completed and prepared for entry into service prior to the conclusion of the current season, ensuring readiness for upcoming operations.
Real estate transfers listed for week ending June 21 1902
Transfers of real estate in Jackson and surrounding areas include A Smalley executors to block 6 A Smalley’s 2d add South Muscatine and multiple parcels in Wilton Montpelier Moscow Atalissa Muscatine and Orono with sums noted such as 2000 60000 250 00 1000 00 500 etc. The Boone Republican comments on irrigation vs drainage and June rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Jackson
A. Smalley
South Muscatine
L. N. Lane
H. B. Ayres
Marolf
Wilton
Pleasant Parish
Montpelier
John Geesey
Charles
Henderson
Moscow
Susan Markham
Atalissa
William Hughes
ISBT
CUS
R. D. Bebb
A. U. Jean
W. S. Peasley
Ellen Reynolds
P. J. Ryan
H. Cosgrove
Huttig Bros. Mfg Co
Samuel F. Orlowsky
City of Muscatine
P. R. Kenrick
Kleindolph
Elizabeth
John L. Knopp
Louis Jdl
Church of God
Mary Fryer
Nancy J. Evans
S. D. Nw
John Hennessy
All
Rink
Knopp
North Muscatine
Conesville Schools Close With Literary Exercises
Conesville Iowa marks the end of the school year with literary exercises. The school house was tastefully decorated and the program drew favorable comment. Lower grades performed earlier, then joined the audience on the second floor with all pupils participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Iowa
Local Event Draws Crowd Despite Threatening Weather
The higher department took marked credit in both speaking and singing. Despite threatening weather a large number of visitors attended. A gramophone offered patriotic selections as a delightful feature. Miss Katie Siemen formerly of Lincoln, Neb., served as organist.
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Gramophone
Katie Siemen
Lincoln, Neb
Schmalz to Dispose of Grocery Interests in South Muscatine
Charles Schmalz ends Schmalz Bros grocery in South Muscatine as he shifts to pearl button manufacture. The new firm Randleman Bros grocery will take over the stock and begin business Monday after a Saturday closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schmalz
South Muscatine
Schmalz Bros
Randleman Bros’. Grocery
Nickel Plate sells round trip tickets with Niagara stops
The Nickel Plate road will sell tickets July 7 8 and 9 at one fare for a round trip with a stop over at Niagara Falls and Chautauqua Lake if desired and via New York City if preferred. Sleeping car accommodations available by calling city ticket office 111 Adams Street or addressing John Y Calahan Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Alls
Chautauqua Lake
New York City
City
Adams Street
John Y. Calahan
Chicago
Amendment to Articles of Anthes Lumber Company
Notice states that the Iowa corporation Anthes Lumber Company amended its articles at the May 7 1902 annual meeting to raise authorized capital from 25000 to 75000 dollars. It bears the signatures of President C R Musser and Secretary Geo P Anthes dated May 22 1902 with the corporate seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthes Lumber Company
Iowa
C. R. Musser
G. P. Antnes
Co. R. Musser
Geo. P. Anthes
Federal Building Site Proposal for Muscatine Iowa
Washington details a June 1902 call for sealed bids to buy a suitable Muscatine Iowa site for a federal building. Corner lot about 140 by 150 feet, must include a land diagram, street widths, and foundation notes. Vendor must remove improvements within 30 days of notice and cover title deeds costs. Proposals open July 11 at 2 pm. right to reject reserved.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Federal
Muscatine
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anderson Riggs
Sunny Lane
Tex
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Dewitt
Coady & Morgan
Havercamp’s
Daily Journal
Robinson
McBride & Cope’s Drug Store
Mrs, Battey
West Second Street
Dr. Pentzer
East Second Street
Brandenburg
Burlington
W. A. Frewert
Burlington Journal
Luellen Bros
Grand Hotel
J. R. Whitney
Michigan
Helen Brigham
Colorado Springs
Harry Hine
Ella Rector
Oskaloosa
West Third Street
Thomas Brown
Monaca Coffee
C. B. Fuller
Muscatine Electric Ry
Patrick Barry
Bert E. Linehan
Consort
James Hartman
Charles Judison
Painters’ Union
Ben Black
Mrs
M. J. Welch
Anna Munson
Minneapolis
Josephine Fayle
John Fahey
Keota
Leigh Lewis
Chris. Zeug
Wm. Stockfield
Howard Erb
J. S. Kulp
Des Moines
State Board of Dental Examiners
O. Torrington
Neibert
Germany
Rhine
Havercamp
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Regulator CO
Atlanta
Canadian Pacific
San Francisco
Portland
Tacoma
Boone
Washington
Federal Building Site
Treasury Department
Office OF the Secretary
Mull’s Grape Tonic
Traubenkur
the Lightning Medicine Co
Rock Island
Havercamp's
Ocean
Lsbury Park
New Jersey
Geo. L. Atkins & Sons
Hotel
Geo. Kranz
K. P. Building
P. M. Mulser
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
Macon
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