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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1900

Page

8

New Process Laundry Delivers Immaculate Linen Finish

The Daily Journal notes New Process Laundry provides careful work on fabrics, achieving beauty in finish and immaculate color as linen is returned to customers.

Smoke Knox All 5c cigar and cheap rockets at Reed's

Morning arrivals include W Fuller and wife from Eliza and Mrs J O’Brien from Letts visiting the city. Mrs May D Morgridge at 315 West Fourth Street offers vocal instruction beginning July 2. Notaries public must renew by July 4. Lawrence Butler travels to Chicago to study the stage. Bargains on graphophones at Schmidt Bros.

May D. Morgridge West Fourth Street Lawrence Butler Chicago Joseph King West Liberty Mrs. Campbell E. H. King

Summer Clothing Sale Brings Low Prices on Mens and Boys Gear

Our stock of men's boys and children's summer clothing is complete and up to date. Prices are at record lows with men coats 45 to 4.00, coats and vests 3.50 to 5.00, striped flannel suits 5.00 to 9.00, and children's wash suits 25c to 1.75. We invite inspection of these goods.

Pressman Suffers Severe Finger Injury At Work

Sam Strajack, Journal office pressman, crushed a finger while feeding paper into rollers of the new press. Dr. Morgridge attended the injury and hopes the finger can be saved. Captain Thayer receives des Moines summons to lead Des Moines movement. Various local notices about events, visits, and advertisements follow.

Sam Strajack Journal Office

Richman to Study Rhode Island History for State

Irving B. Richman and family plan to depart for Rhode Island tomorrow. He will gather data and write a history of the state and colonial era, an assignment he is honored with by state leaders. Friends regard him as fully capable for the task.

Irving B. Richman Rhode Island Mr. Richman

New Third Rail Road Near Albany Nears Operation

The contract calls for finishing the third rail line between Albany and Hudson by tomorrow with service set for July 15. Power will be supplied by Stuyvesant Falls where a powerhouse with ten thousand horsepower capacity is completed.

Albany N. Y Here Hudson Stuyvesant Falls

Apollo Club Meeting Notice

The Apollo Club invites members to a thirty minute meeting on Monday July 2 at 7 39 p m sharp. Ex committee to hear reports and discuss upcoming activities.

Apollo Club

If It's Your Last Act Go to the Imperial's Excursion

Announcement invites readers to attend the Imperial theater excursion on Monday evening for dancing and a general good time. It emphasizes it being the last act and invites participation in an enjoyable social event.

Imperial

Imperial bicycle praised for maintenance free five years

A reader reports owning an Imperial bicycle for five years with no repairs or costs and continued reliable performance. The note invites inspection at Schmidt Bros. for the imperial model.

Imperial Schmidt Bros

First Church Services and midweek meeting

First Church of Christ Scientist announces services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with the sermon titled God. A Wednesday evening meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m.

First Church of Christ Scientist

Swan Jewelers Sets Honest Low Price Standard

F. W. Swan, a jeweler, proves his price integrity by offering a dollar to any competitor who can beat his knives and forks. The rival refuses to pay after the customer returns, underscoring Swan’s commitment to fair dealing and lowest prices.

Swan's

Dredging Progress Paves Way to Reopen Hershey Mill

Work at Hershey mill dredging has gone well and plans call for reopening Monday. A wide mud channel has been cleared from the bank to the raft and another channel is being cut to create a current to keep the passage open. When finished the dredge boat Avis will depart for Moline.

Hershey's Avis Moline

Kranz Florist Plant Sale Opens Tomorrow

The Kranz place on Eighth Street and Iowa Avenue, a well known old florist, was sold today. The entire outfit including plants palms and flowers goes on sale tomorrow for a short time at remarkably low prices. Stock is large and fine and prices are cut to the lowest point.

Eighth Street Iowa Avenue Kranz Place

Church Service and Sunday Program Announcement

No. 512 East Seventh Street hosts morning service at 11 with theme Christ our Example. Sunday School at 1 30 p.m. After the union service the church will hold a program and all are welcome. M I Gordon pastor.

East Seventh Street S. S M. I. Gordon

Judgment Sought Against Ottumwa Opera House

A petition filed by John W. Lewis, attorney for J. W. Garner trustee, seeks foreclosure of bonds totaling 20,680 on the Ottumwa Opera House. The action names the opera house company and several junior mortgage holders as defendants.

Opera House Ottumwa Iowa Ottumwa Opera House John W. Lewis J. W. Garner Ottumwa Opera House Company

Joint Library Committee Meeting Notice

The Joint Library Committee will meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the Commercial Club rooms. Full attendance is desired due to important matters. Chas. L. Breckon, Chairman.

Library Committee Joint Library Committee Commercial Club Chas. L. Breckon

Muscatine North & South Railroad One-Day Round Trip Fare

On July 4 the rates of fare will be one fare for round trips to or from any point on this line. The offer is valid only on this date. Signed by Charles Howard General Manager.

Muscatine North & South Railroad Charles Howard

Notice to Hackmen at Fair Grounds on July 4

Hackmen must obtain permission from Leonard Neyens to drive on the Fair Grounds on July 4th. The notice lists the authorization requirement and the responsible contact.

Fair Grounds Leonard Neyens

Oh I’m So Happy I Just Bought an Imperial Bicycle

A buyer celebrates purchasing an Imperial bicycle, expressing enthusiasm for the new ride. The brief item conveys consumer satisfaction and local retail activity.

Schmidt Bros

Local social notes and upcoming events in town

Judee Carskaddan and John Mahin return from Chicago on the 11 40 train last night. Mrs S L Waide of Chicago visits then leaves for home after staying with friends here. John F Robertson to speak at the Y M C A men’s meeting tomorrow afternoon. Mr and Mrs Geo Fuller of Clinton Iowa return home after visiting the Austins. Don’t leave the city on July 4th stay to welcome visitors. A big horse racing program for 25 cents with races at 1 pm for children under 12 1b.

Judee Carskaddan John Mahin Chicago S. L. Waide

Stop Spring Duck Shooting and Call for National Ban

A June Outing article argues spring duck shooting harms migratory birds and urges Congress to ban it nationwide. It notes current state laws are weak, cites Maine New York and Pennsylvania allowing spring hunting to May 1, and praises national proposals led by John Lacey to curb inter-state commerce in dead game.

Congress United States Maine Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Minnesota Wisconsin Vermont Rhode Michigan John Lacey Washington

Knott-Beily Wedding at Prairie du Chien

A couple weeks ago in Prairie du Chien the marriage of Miss Barbara Beily to Harry Knott took place. Rob ert Knott, brother of the groom, and the bride’s sister assisted in the ceremony conducted by a Congregational minister. The groom, once a button factory foreman, now resides in Winona Minnesota where the couple will establish a home.

Prairie du Chien Prairu Chien Muscatine Harry Knott Harry Lady Barbara Beily Robert Knott Knott Winona Minnesota

Surprise Birthday Party For L M And S Borgstadt

An old home spun celebration honored L M and S Borgstadt on their twenty fourth birthday. A large cheerful crowd of young people attended with refreshments and merriment lasting late into the evening.

L. M. and S. Borgstadt

Appolo Club Meeting On July 2 At 7 30 PM

Ex-Committee invites members to a thirty minute session Monday July 2 at 7 30 p m to hear reports. The notice emphasizes punctual start and brief agenda.

Real Estate Transfers for Week Ended June 20 1909 Muscatine

Transfers listed by Titus and Jackson show numerous quitclaim and warranty deeds in Muscatine and Wilton areas. Names include George R. Hawley Charlotte Loveless Amanda Frack Fred A. Timm Veronica Hine Richard Von Dresky H F C E Otto Bessie Miller John Krieg Catherine Steinmetz Grace English Lutheran Church Thomas Bell Peter Arp and others with properties across blocks in Muscatine South Muscatine Ogilvie Wilton Park Place and Fruitland. Monetary values noted for several parcels. Local ads follow.

Geo. R. Hawley Charlotte Loveless Muscatine Nicholas Bast Amanda Frack Park Place Fred A. Timm Amelia A Timm Ral Tobias Richard Anna von Dresky H. F B. C Lizzie Bowman Henry C. Hucke

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Journal M. L. Coffman Hotel Grand J. E.kranz Florist North Cedar St Tel Armstrong & Mereness E. Second Street H M. Bartlett Horan & Devitt P. O Smoke Knox Reed's E. Reinemund Clothing House The White Front Thayer Des Moines Howard de Ver Hackett Howard Waterloo C. W. Belz Salvation Army Mechanics Band Daniel M. Schoemaker University of Chicago Thomas Reaney Wellman Elijah Reaney Hood Eugenia Roth Elsie Neidig 8. R. Stone E. L. Graham’s E. 2Nd. St Clayton Morford Kalona Lewis Jackson Seventy-Six Township W. E. Betty Mt. C. Martin Fruitland J. H. Smith Nichols Geo. Sanders Davenport Reed H. N. Ryan Adams City Hacker Thompson's Book Store Knox Cigar Samuels F. W. Swan Jewler Hershey Mill Kranz Aug. Schmidt A. M. E. Church John F. Robertson J. L. Giesler J. H. Kaiser Cashier S. L. Johnson F. H. Little S. M. Batterson C. A. Mull Albert Baird John H. Kaiser Gus. Schmidt H. W. Huttig J. Scott Blackwell Bob LaGrille Globe Bob Sports Appolo Club Titus & Jackson Henry O. Age Hise Town Edmund S. Hise Ae Wolford John Gay Stephen Schweitzberger Fritchman Lewis Cough Minnie Fisher Flatstead & Son's Mulberry Jones & Rice's S «A Frank Sam Berger Geo. Kranz Iowa Ave McCorm Dry Goods Co
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