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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
7
A long list of prizes and entries for a Mechanics Picnic includes items such as shirts shoes umbrellas and fishing poles from local merchants like Anson Clothing Co McCorm Dry Goods Co and S & L Cohn. Also noted are prizes for games tug of war poetry and a bicycle donated by the Bond company with best make in the city.
Muscatine endures extreme heat with humidity as temperatures hover around 95 to 100 plus degrees in shade. The article advises regular lukewarm baths to open pores, avoid excesses, cool drinks in moderation, light clothing, and fresh easily digestible foods. Infant care emphasizes clean milk, avoiding spoiled foods, minimal clothing, regular cool baths, and prompt medical attention if ill. Horses require similar caution with cooling and avoiding feeding until cooled.
Various society items list residents and visitors across Muscatine, Wilton, Davenport, and Chicago. Highlights include Captain Hysell on business in St Paul, Miss Moylan and Mrs Hopkins traveling by train, Miss Moynahan visiting her aunt, and many local residents taking trips or attending institutes. Also noted are health ads for Dr Fowler extracts and Burdock Blood Bitters. A Muscatine Maroons baseball visit to Wapello closes the item.
The Pan American contest ended on the 22nd, with Pierence L. Brisbine, formerly of Muscatine, among the competitors. Brisbine is reported as the winner, reflecting the Wisconsin rivalry that has run for three months.
In a 21 060 vote victory Miss Brisbine leads a field of ninety-one contestants with twelve chosen to represent their cities. She has been in Wisconsin less than two years and wins praise from Muscatine friends as the party departs Oshkosh July Std for Buffalo, returning by the lakes.
George Bennett of Rock Island and Thomas Busby of Rochester New York arrived in Montpelier to stay a few days with Robert Bennett. Mrs J W Davis of Davenport visits relatives. Mrs John Rowan of Muscatine dies. Robert Bennett loses two cows to a Friday lightning storm. Maud Sanderson visits G W Hartman. H W Wagner on business in Davenport. Otto Bohnsenck ships hogs to Chicago. Frank Turner repaints barn and granary. Mr and Mrs Frank Coulter of Murscentine visit Walter Davis. The Award Welch couple drive to Davenport.
Regular meeting of Wyoming Lodge No. 76 Friday at 7 30 p m with work in the third rank. An open social session follows inviting wives sisters mothers and sweethearts. Ladies meet at Hotel Grand parlors. Visitors in the city welcome and refreshments served.
On July 3 and 4 round trip excursion tickets good to return through July 5 will be sold at all stations of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. Numerous celebrations along the line are noted and agents will provide information as requested.
Mrs Jennie Milholm Beckey born March 11 1863 died June 25 1991 after failing health and a hernia operation. She is survived by her husband Adam Beckey two brothers Bert Mitchell Joseph Robert Milthelin and two sisters. Funeral services conducted by Rev J N Elliott at her South Muscatine residence June 27 at 10 00 a m.
Seller offers a collection of vintage typewriters including Remingtons Kar Lock Jewett Rem Sho and old style Olivers in a limited sale. Describes exchange for an Oliver and urges prompt purchase while stock lasts.
We express our grateful thanks to kind neighbors and friends who aided us with kindnesses during our late sad bereavement, making our grief lighter.
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