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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1901

Page

8

Fireworks at Hacker's and local notices on July events

Community announcements include fireworks displays at Hacker's and a lawn social by the German Baptist church on July 2. Shoppers are reminded to buy shirts and razors. Miss Lulu Favie travels to Davenport with the Firefly. A Yeomen meeting and Electa Chapter activities report refreshment plans and initiations, with family attendance urged. Mrs C Barnard’s paralytic stroke is noted as grave.

Chmirch Schoemaken

Two Sewing Machines for Sale at Schmidt Bros Great Sacrifice

One $45 household sewing machine offered for 22.56. One $35 house held model available for 1 percent. Sale held at Schmidt Bros next to Hine Bros with significant price cuts.

Brandenburg the Paint Man on the Avenue

An unsigned advertising notice for Ey Brandenburg the Paint Man selling specialty paints. Claims 20 years on the Avenue and promotes high quality paint as the best value. Encourages readers to remember the Maine and the name in a bold, salesy tone.

Brandenburg Maine Ey. Brandenburg, the

Rebekahs Proceed to Columbus Junction for Annual Meet

Large crowd travels by 7 54 train to Columbus Junction for the second annual Rebekah degree lodge meeting and Muscatine and Louisa counties union district convention. Program includes speeches, papers, recitations, music, and an exemplification of degree work with officers and delegates listed.

Rebekahs Columbus Junction Rebekah Degree Lodge Muscatine Louisa Counties Columigous Junction Laura Kent Chas. Schmalz C. J. Hackett F. R. Platt Joseph Gresbem Eden Ashcraft Sarah Bilkey Emm Stella Hart Kate McDermid Flora Brown Minnie Porter S. M. Watson Immet

Local Society Notices and Travel Headlines

Mrs. Kettering travels home to Cedar Rapids after Western trip. Mr. and Mrs. G. Milter return to South English from the Western. Miss Mayme Bickley visits sister Mrs. Martha Lee in town. Judge Ewing to speak on Christian Science at the Grand June 28. Mrs. Murphy and daughter visiting Beare family in Davenport. Paudiet’s band to perform at Chestnut and Fourth tonight.

Frank Kettering Cedar Rapids 3. G. Milter South English Mayme Bickley Oskaloosa Martha Lee Judge Ewing Julia Murphy Stillwater, Minn John H. Beare East Eleventh Street

Local notes from Muscatine and surrounding area

Mrs Johin Rowan is reported as seriously ill today. The Journal urges every boy and every in Muscatine to have a joyous Fenrish with fireworks. Miss Florence McCulley of Montpelier visited the city this foremorning returning home on the Firefly. Don Tufts, formerly of Muscatine now of Chicago, was married in Chicago yesterday morning to Miss Grave Chappell of Virginia. J M Rider of Wilton was a business visitor. Hs Drake left last night for Fullerton California.

Florence McCulley Montpelien the Journal Evrl Muscatine Don Tufts Muscating Chicago Miss Grave Chappell Figin, Hi J. M. Rider Wilton

Proposal Rejected by Council Over Publicity and Negotiations

The council debated delays and language in the final proposition for a public decision on a lighting company. Aldermen pressed for time to review terms with a six month negotiation history, while acknowledging the need for clarity and fairness before any final vote.

Cmd Beth Dratstens Mr. Phattiz Roach Giesler Ald. Gremuiel Ald. Koehler

City Council Debates Lighting Proposals And Streetcar Plans

The Muscatine council hears A. Keckler led lighting committee notes and considers two propositions. Huttig promises lowest public light price if a straight lighting deal is chosen, while staff defers action pending further study. Adjournment follows debates on sidewalk work and inviting bidders to present lighting terms.

Riscowace A. Keckler Ail. Engel Ifryth Huttig Grouns Cenmites AL. Dieveks Mr. Reach Mr. Giesser Ald Halkead Alds Engel Schenck

Schmidt Bros Sacrifice Sale Promises Bargains

Bargain note prompts shoppers to buy organs for about 15 dollars with guarantees for 18 dollars at Schmidt Bros next to Hine Gres.

Schmidt Bros Hine Gres

Fireworks and community notices brighten Scheetz’s sale and social

Reed advertises best fire crackers and a 3c bunch with special bargains at Scheetz’s. E L Kempttner offers decorating paper hanging painting at 714 East 7th Street. The L A of A O H social at Fourth and Chestnut hosts a fancy work sale, refreshments, and Pandiet’s band concert. Mrs M B Sweet returns home from Davenport via the Western to Lone Tree.

Chestnut and Fourth Street Paudiet E. L. Kempttner East 7Th Street L. A Pandiet Fourth and Chestnut Streets

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