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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
4
Superintendent Richard C. Barrett arrived in Muscatine to address the county normal institute with a 3:30 pm talk and an 8:00 pm public lecture. The program includes High School orchestra numbers, and admission is free.
Charles Dollarhide, recent night captain, has resigned from the police force and expects to leave for Nebraska as soon as he finishes as a witness in the car breaking case. He has contemplated the move for a month and would have gone earlier if not held by the case, aiming to depart tomorrow evening if the matter comes up again.
A DeMolay Commandery No 1 regular conclave is scheduled for this Wednesday evening with a note that good attendance is desired by E. C.
A midnight hurricane caused severe damage in southeastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa. Mrs. F. Johnson was killed near Hawarden. Many houses collapsed in Hawarden and Hudson. Reports from Alcester say 6 to 18 killed, but communications are down.
Preparations for the Journal's special edition honoring editor John Mahin include a comprehensive write up of Muscatine business houses. The feature will list each firm's years in business, origin, growth, and current operations and will run in daily and semi weekly editions. Merchants are asked to contribute 3.50 each to cover costs.
Lawrence J. Horan and Miss Agnes Logan married at 9 this morning in St Matthias Church with Rev Father Laurent officiating. The ceremony featured Miss Laurent on organ, attended by Miss Mary Brewen and Martin J. Flannery. After the nuptials they hosted guests at the bride's mother's home, with plans to reside after July 15 at the Van Horn property on West Eighth Street.
Charles F. Russell, a veteran Rock Island locomotive engineer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, suffered a severe eye injury Saturday afternoon when broken glass lacerated his left eye, which had to be entirely removed.
A kindly old lady offers a dime to a man named Tanques if he pledges not to spend it at the saloon. He agrees and jokes about patronizing any rumshop the lady supports, reflecting a humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press.
The Detroit Free Press notes Celia and others attended Ophelia's party where guests submitted sealed guesses on her fiancé. The correct guess earns the winner maid of honor, indicating a playful social event centered on Ophelia's engagement.
The text notes an unusually cold late spring across Germany and northern Europe, with conditions described as wet and unpromising. Crops and vegetation are about three weeks behind typical seasonal progress for this date.
No decision yet on H O Weaver for Muscatine collectorship J A Sammis for Pattersons district post and H G McMillan for district attorney. In Cedar Rapids H G McMillan allegedly assaulted Gazette reporter Fred Faulkes. police may arrest.
Chicago June 25. The executive committee of the National Republican League met in the Marquette building and will send a delegation to Washington to press President Roosevelt to attend the next national convention. Officials say the date and location depend largely on his presence, with several cities bidding for the gathering.
Contracts for erection of a club house on the Oskaloosa Country Club golf grounds have been let. The frame building, 46 by 69 feet, will include a 16 foot front porch and 10 foot side porches, an assembly room 25 by 42 feet with a large fireplace, separate gent and ladies dressing rooms, toilet facilities, and a large kitchen with pantry. Completion is set for August 1 with a possible dedication by the Fourth of July.
A young son of Elmer Moore was towed on a bicycle attached to a moving passenger train when the bike left the rails. He suffered a broken collar bone and two fractured ribs. Dr. Morgan of Fremont treated him. recovery expected.
President Roosevelt used the historic executive mansion for the last time as official residence. Workmen will convert it into a moderned house and he will stay in Boston before occupying a rented home at 22 Lafayette Square for government business in Washington.
The pope, receiving Cardinal Rampola and other cardinals, asked God to preserve Edward’s precious life and praised his personal influence in bringing about peace in South Africa, saying the world owes him gratitude for ending the Boer War.
Washington June 25 The senate agreed to make the omnibus state hood bill unfinished business on December 10 next.
Lehigh Valley Railroad runs superb vestibule trains between Chicago and New York or Philadelphia with no changes. Stop overs allowed at Niagara Falls, enhancing travel options for passengers.
Several residents travel to Davenport for the carnival and Miss Lula Fayle plans a visit to Davenport and Rock Island. Mayor McNutt and others ride to join carnival events while a social smoker of Muscatine tent No. 9 prepares for a large turnout. A wedding at St Marys Church and a Geneva Island river frontage purchase by Dr. Miller are reported. The vacation contest nears its close with four days left to win.
Muscatine furnace contractors react after Cedar Rapids bidder secures a $600 contract at a school board meeting. Local bids varied with claims of insider knowledge and price undercutting while the Cedar Rapids offer includes a more complete ventilating system.
A council member argued home bids were ignored when a heating contract was awarded to a Cedar Rapids firm. The law requires repairs over $300 to go to the lowest bidder with four weeks’ prior advertisement. No notice was published, and furnace installers contend the process may not meet legal requirements.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report quotes a physician describing cases where wrist pulses are plainly visible yet patients show no fever or temp abnormality. One instance features a prominent artery, rising near the little finger and turning purple with each beat, countable without touching the wrist.
The B C R N Rwy announces very low summer rates for the National Convention International Sunday School Association Denver July 15-22 and other meetings. List includes Ancient Order of Hibernians Denver August 2030 National Fraternal Congress September 1-6 and more with destinations such as Minneapolis Omata Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Tacoma. Call a company rep for full information.
Pension Commissioner Ware displays a letter from a devout Illinois widow who says faith alone won’t pay her pension and asks for personal help. The note underscores tension between trust in providence and need for government support.
Mrs. A. W. Bryant announces two more vacation schools will open in Chicago as 800 children gain summer training from an anonymous $2,800 gift to the committee organizing the program.
A practical salad dressing recipe instructs to combine sugar salt celery salt and cayenne then mix until blended. Stir in sour cream gradually and beat rapidly, then chill on ice until needed.
One good work horse offered for quick sale and a road wagon also available. Address 1322 Sherman Street.
Lost between Second Street and Woodlawn Avenue a ladies chatelaine purse with money and a gold watch and chain. Inside lid the watch bears the name Lillie M. Cheno weth. Return to O. Burnside for reward.
The piece explains Scotland's May 28 removal day where tenants rent by the year and vans swarm urban streets. It contrasts English quarterly or monthly rents, notes chaos of pack and move, the landlord’s payments, and the hardship on workers, with a wry nod to Scottish stoicism and lawfulness.
A peddler offered a pound of powder claimed to kill all insects when dissolved in water and applied hot. Mrs Winks reports testing the product and finding it effective. The dialogue includes Mr Winks confirming results. The source humorously portrays a sales pitch from New York Weekly.
A playful exchange between Bobbie and his mother over pantry preserves. Bobbie recalls being told the treats would make him sick if eaten. The Ohio State Journal notes the humorous household moment.
A quoted line from the Atlanta Constitution features an elderly speaker praising poverty as a blessing. The speaker claims that being down and poor leads to hopeful anticipation of better times and a unique form of happiness. The tone is ironic and humorous.
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