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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
5
Friday's Daily delivers local items from West Liberty including Joseph Bilkey harness, Schmidt Bros wallpaper and pianos, local travel and business visits, sales at Anson & Co. and Stein's furniture, and updates on trains, dances, and a wedding at the Kemble House.
A vivid notice extols R. T. La Grille’s tables where diners enjoy the famed 25 cent dinner. Patrons depart satisfied, claiming unbeatable value and generous portions in a bustling, popular spot.
West Liberty area shop Tharp Bros promotes a wide wall paper selection as the finest stock visible to customers. The firm invites buyers to view the assortment before purchasing rolls.
A note on wallpaper variety from Schmidt Bres offering unap proached styles stock and prices for home decor.
Fannie Louisa Sheely born December 28 1836 in Clark county Ohio died March 7 1900 at her Nichols Iowa home age 63 years 2 months 7 days. She married Thomas S Wildman December 25 1866 later widowed 1871 then married Peter Moore October 6 1873. Funeral at the Christian church Nichols Friday March 9 conducted by Reverends Kaiser and Fitzsimmons. Burial Watkins cemetery southeast of town. Pallbearers listed. Sheely Wildman Moore leaves include husband John Wildman son Mich ael Sheely brother and many relatives.
The Iowa Grain Dealers association formed in Des Moines with about 175 members attending. Elected officers include President J A King and secretary-treasurer to be named by a governing board of F J Wright FE J Edmunds D Milligan Phil Deitz and Er L Bowen. Tommy White defeated a local opponent in Des Moines in under two rounds en route to a match with Terry McGovern.
General Gatacre crossed the Orange River and occupied Bethanie this morning. General Pole-Carew with 2000 Guards, two guns, and mounted infantry left in three trains to join Gatacre and Clements, passing Bethany by 4:40 p m without opposition, supplying engineers and other support personnel along the way.
In the House of Commons on March 16, Balfour announced that the British government would not accept intervention by any power in settling the South African conflict. The US offer to help wind up hostilities was conveyed by Mr Hay to Lord Salisbury, prompting cheers from Irish members as Salisbury conveyed the government’s stance.
In the senate Delcasse outlined France position saying powers should intervene only if belligerents accept Hague resolutions. He recalled France offered mediation in the Spanish American war, noting cordial relations with both sides and belief Washington might listen to overtures. He stated he accepted the difficult mandate to explore peace.
Washington March 16 The president sent to the senate correspondence on mediation efforts in South Africa. Pretoria dispatch March 10 requests US intervention to end hostilities. Hay replies the matter was referred to Britain, with hope for peace. White reports Britain cannot accept external intervention. Cape Town March 16 Lord Methuen praises Cronje but notes mutual restraint in the war.
Franklin Ind March 16 Early Wednesday Williams burg nine miles south of town was nearly wiped out by fire. Seventy five percent of inhabitants left homeless and total loss around 25000 dollars. The Democratic state central committee met to set dates for the state convention in Des Moines May 3 to select delegates for the national convention in Kansas City July 4. J D Sullivan of Creston named temporary chairman. Any man reads a telegram multiple times.
Five years ago last evening J A Townsley and Miss Eva Chamberlain were married. Friends surprised the Townsleys at their East Third street home in a display of mirth and friendship. A rocking chair was given as a keepsake and a late supper followed the pleasant gathering. Present: Mr and Mrs C F Purdon, Mr and Mrs J Carl Barnard, Mr and Mrs W H Brett, Mr and Mrs W O Harris, Mr and Mrs F H Hinkle, Mr and Mrs W J Moylan, and Mr and Mrs Joe Kessel.
At 5 30 p m on March 15 1900 Rev L B Hix united Frank C Coleman of Toolesboro Iowa and Miss C Maud Robison of Muscatine at the bride’s parents residence 520 East Fifth street Muscatine They will travel to Toolesboro on the 6 p m M N S train and will reside on a farm and be at home to friends.
Omer B Duffield and Emma L Parchett both of Rock Island county were wed by Pastor C L Stafford at the M E parsonage on Wednesday March 14 at 1 30 p m The couple will reside in Rock Island county and are described as industrious and prosperous young people They came to the city after trading with a brother and sister of each spouse
Jacob Eis Jr died Wednesday morning at 7 30 after several weeks illness from heart trouble in Pleasant Prairie. Born January 15 1874 in Pleasant Prairie he leaves three sisters and eight brothers all living in or near the town except three brothers in Douglass Nebraska. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 PM from the M E church with burial at Parr Cemetery. G W R
Notice of incorporation for a Muscatine Iowa based firm to be named Andbes Lumber Company. It will buy and sell lumber lath and shingles hardware lime cement paints wood coal grain and farm products, with capital of 2000 dollars and stock at 100 dollars per share. Directors named with officers to be elected May meeting. Maximum debt two thirds of capital. Effective January 1 1900 for twenty years.
A special meeting of Reyal Pearl Button Company in Muscatine Iowa adopted resolutions to renew extend and continue corporate existence for twenty years from March 1 1900. The president is authorized to sign and acknowledge papers for record and policy and the secretary to attest under the corporate seal. Attest W H Payle president J L Gieslae secretary.
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