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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1902

Page

4

Plenty of Lilies by Muscatine Florist Kranz for Easter

George Kranz, a well known Muscatine florist, promises abundant lilies and other flowers for Easter. His greenhouses hold hundreds of lilies and he offers seeds, cut flowers, roses, and potted plants with guaranteed quality. Visitors can see displays at his downtown store in the K P building on Iowa avenue and place orders for Easter delivery.

George Kranz Muscatine Kranz K. P Iowa Avenue

Motion for New Trial in Bebb Case Filed

A motion for a new trial was filed Friday afternoon in the Iowa case State v Tommas Bebb, alleging judge error in instructions and admission of evidence. The defense objects to grand jury minutes, alibi handling, and prosecutorial remarks, with a ruling expected next week.

Bebb Lowa Inomas Bebo Della Worley Thomas Bebb Supreme Court

Nellie Dawson Sues for 15000 for Breach of Promise

Nellie Dawson sues district court defendant John W. Wilson for 15000 alleging a broken engagement. She claims mental anguish and mortification after his repudiation and seeks damages around 15000 to set the matter right.

Nellie Dawson John W. Wilson

Obituary of Mrs Sarah T Engel near Moscow Iowa

Mrs Sarah T Engel died after a long illness at her home four miles from Moscow Iowa aged about 83. Born in Ohio September 25 1841 she moved to Iowa in 1849 and settled in this county. Survived by son Addison B and daughters Anna Bell Shannon Isabel Mohnson. Funeral at residence tomorrow 2 p m conducted by Rev W L Clapp interment in Kline cemetery.

Sarah T. Engel Moscow Ohio Iowa Addison B Anna Bell Shanon Isabel Mohnson Methodist Church W. L. Clapp Kline

Growing Industry In Muscatine Promotes Local Renovator

Chas. Zelner, a renowned feather and mattress renovator in Muscatine, showcases a growing clientele. The list includes numerous named patrons such as Eversmeyer, Musser, Dillaway, Hutchinson, Gobble, Leffingwell, Steinmetz, Cassidy, Johnson, Van Buren, and many others across hotels, hospitals, and society circles.

McCoy McCampbell Whicher Reuling Lauder Klaffenbach Molis Franklin Warner Cadle Lindle Little

Frank Bowman Opens Spring Buggy Display at Livery Barn

Muscatine liveryman Frank Bowman hosts a spring opening on Front Street featuring two carloads of H. H. Babcock buggies. The display includes 1902 styles with rubber and steel tires, open road wagons, and a featherbed spring feature. Prices are low for the value, with sale or trade offers available.

Frank Bowman Muscatine Front Street H. H. Babcock Frank

High School Orchestra Delights City Audiences

A large audience enjoyed a high class concert by the city high school orchestra at the high school gym. The program featured Schley’s Victory March, Bridal Rose overture, readings, violin and piano solos, and several dances with performances by Miss Bishop Mr. Paudiet Mr. Schmidt and others.

Schley L. B. Laurendeau Ethelbert Nevin Bishop

Ten Thousand For Muscatine Harbor Improvement

Congressman J N W Rumple reports passage in the house of a 10000 appropriation for Muscatine harbor improvement and a share in the 400000 general improvements fund. The dispatch from Col J H Munroe confirms the passage via Frank J Stillman and the Journal.

J. H. Munroe J. N. W. Rumple Muscatine The Journal Frank J. Stillman

Ladies of the Maccabees Hold Meeting at Hall

The Ladies of the Maccabees gathered at their hall for a night meeting. Members discussed activities and planned upcoming community events.

Ladies of the Maccabees

Churches Muscatine ministers meet at Y M C A parlors

The Muscatine Ministerial Association will assemble in Y M C A parlors Monday at 10 30 a m. All city and area ministers are invited to attend.

Muscatine Ministerial Association

Park Avenue M. E. Church Service Notice

Sabbath school at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 15 p.m. by C L Stafford. All invited.

Park Avenue M. E C. L. Stafford

Green Street Mission Sunday Schedule

Sunday events at Green Street Mission include 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and 3:15 p.m. preaching by Rev. H. D. Herr. The public is invited to attend.

Green Street H. D. Herr

Sunday Services and Sunday School Schedule

Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by the pastor. Sunday school at 1 30 p m with William Greenway Jr superintendent. P P Taylor pastor.

William Greenway, Jr P. P. Taylor

First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times

The notice lists Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and a Wednesday 8 p.m. midweek meeting at the corner of Sixth and Walnut streets. The public is invited to attend both services.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Corner Sixth and Walnut Streets

Services and sermon at Greaves church with Sunday programs

The pastor Rev. H. R. Greaves preaches morning on Consecration and evening at 7:30. Services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school begins at 1:45 and B Y P U at 6:30.

H. R. Greaves

First Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule

The notice lists services led by Pastor C. L. Stafford at Third street and town avenue. Class meetings 9:30 a.m. Preaching 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sabbath school 2 p.m. with 15 minutes of song. Epworth League 6:30 p.m. Evening service evangelistic. Everyone welcome.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Third Street Town Avenue C. L. Stafford Epworth League

Palm Sunday and worship services in Muscatine

Corner of Fourth and Cedar streets hosts Sunday school at 9 a.m. and chapel services in South Muscatine at 2 15 p.m. Palm Sunday preaching at 10 30 a.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Class meeting at 7 led by Conrad Buechner. Pastor A H F Hertzler invites all to attend.

Fourth and Cedar Streets South Muscatine Conrad Buechner A. H. F. Hertzler

Palm Sunday Services at First Congregational Church

The church schedules Palm Sunday events with a 10 30 a m sermon on The Kingship of Jesus. Sunday school at 1 30 p m, pastor's Bible class in the parlor. Youth meeting at 6 30 p m, evening sermon at 7 30 p m on The Building of a Soul. Public invitation extended by Pastor H D Herr.

First Congregational Church Jesus Young People’s Endeavor H. D. Herr

Palm Sunday Service Schedule At Two Churches

Palm Sunday services include Holy Communion at 7 30 and morning worship with sermon at 10 45, evening prayer at 7 30. Evensong at All Saints chapel at 7 30 Tuesday. Trinity church offers Holy Communion at 9 30 and evening prayer at 7 30 Wednesday. Thursday features evening prayer at the rectory, 4 00. Good Friday morning prayer ante communion at 4 30 and evening prayer with litany and sermon at 7 30. Rector F F Beckerman.

All Saint’s Chapel Trinity Church F. F. Beckerman

Sunday Church Schedule Calls for Youth Themed Sermon

The Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. with 1 a.m. class, Junior League at 6 30 p.m., and preaching at 7 30 p.m. The sermon theme is A Boy s Noble Purpose. Ladies Aid holds a Wednesday basement meeting and all parishioners are invited. Epworth League devotions Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Prayer and Brotherhood Thursday 7 30 p.m. Pastor W L Clapp.

Ladies’ Aid Society Epworth League W. L. Clapp

Corner and Fifth Street Worship Schedule and Choir

Corner Iowa avenue and Fourth street hosts morning service at 10 30 with sermon Prophecy Concerning the King Fulfilled and evening at 7 30 on A New Testament Bad Man Sabbath school at 2 with Dr J T Martin superintendent Musicians led by W E Battey include Nellie Robertson and a visiting quartet Strangers welcome at Corner Sycamore and Fifth streets pastor J N Elliott. Services on Sabbath at 10 and 7 30 with 11 15 Sunday school and 6 30 devotional Y P I C E prayer Thursday 7 30 all are welcome J Fry pastor

Iowa Avenue Fourth Street J. T. Martin W. E. Battey Isa Teel Sycamore Fifth Streets God J. Fry

German Baptist Church Services at Walnut and Sixth

A local listing notes the German Baptist Church at Corner Walnut and Sixth streets hosting a Bible school at 9 15 a m and a preaching service at 10 30 a m followed by devotional meeting.

German Baptist Church Walnut Sixth Streets

Church Schedule and Pastor R A Schmidt Greeting

Evening services listed include seven o clock sermon at seven and thirty p m on Tuesday for a Young People meeting. A weekly prayer meeting is scheduled for Thursday at seven thirty p m. Welcome to all attendees. R A Schmidt, pastor.

Ing Young People’s Meeting R. A. Schmidt

Palm Sunday Services at Iowa Avenue Church

Rev J L Murphy pastor invites worshippers to Palm Sunday services at 10 30 sermon on Gospel for the day confirmation and reception of members 7 30 pm sermon on Passion history during holy week Wednesday 8 pm sermon on Passion history Thursday 8 pm preparatory service Friday 8 pm Passion history Sunday school 9 30 am rare invitation to join worship with us

Iowa Avenue Sixth Streets J. L. Murphy Palm

Tailor Made Pants on Sale at Welch and Knopp

Local shoppers are invited to Welch and Knopp for tailor made pants starting at 5 50. Included in city news are visits by James Cochran from Letts and word of the death of John Hoops in Rock Island. The city banquet and charity collections are noted along with piano and band activities for the summer.

Welch & Knopp’s John Hoops Rock Island Washington Iowa Ogegon Timber Prince Hugh L. Graham Grandview Lowa

Easter Goods Featured at Hine Pros New Store

Easter gloves shirts and hats are highlighted at Hine Pros new store located at 217 East Second Street with special displays and seasonal offerings for shoppers.

Hine Bros East Second Street Ood Muscatine Hine Pros New Store

Girl Aged 14 to Marry in St Louis Wedding

Mrs Carrie Holmes of Jerseyville announces her daughter Miss Lillian Fay Holmes will wed Harry F Dwinnell of St. Louis on Easter Monday. The bride is 14, the groom 22, drawing exceptional interest to the event.

St. Louis Carrie Holmes Jerseyville Lillian Fay Holmes Harry F. Dwinnell

Rumored Sale of Scott House at Iowa Ave and Third St

A widely circulated rumor claims the Scott house corner property at Iowa Avenue and Third Street was sold to Dr. E. B. Fulham for 17000 dollars. The L shaped lot fronts Iowa Avenue and Third Street, with rear alley access, and the sale has not yet been filed but is regarded as likely.

Scott House Iowa Avenue Third Street E. B. Fulham Ev. Brandenburg The Journal Fulham

Hine Bros. Promote New Derbys for Spring 1902

For you to come and see our new Derbys for spring of 1902 no argument is necessary our prices and goods will bring you to us. Hine Bros.

Hine Bros

Want Ads Too Late to Classify for Sale

Classified snippet notes sale on five year lots at 113 East Fifth Street with unspecified terms and lingering inquiry. No clear purchaser or price details available.

East Fifth Street

Engineer William Wood Visits Marion On Business

William Wood of Marion Iowa an engineer for the Milwaukee road was in the city on business and called on County Auditor A C Noble an old friend and former school mate.

William Wood Marion Iowa Milwaukee Road A. C. Noble

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Geo. Kranz Rocksland, Ill Muscatine Office E. Second Street John G. Kammerer Marion E Sweeney Gorce Bennett Furs and Gloves Epocar F. Gopfrey Second Ave Rock Island, Ill Ishaw's California Bright J. Bridgeman & Sons W. Second St. Muscatine Engel Chas. Zelner State University Hospital Iowa City St. James Hotel Davenport Kimball House Fifth and Mulberry C. Lavelee Saanesm Paudiet J. B. Singelee Mr. Paudiet Bootblack Miss Black Polonaise Militaire Mr. Geo. N. Rockwell Concert Doppler Mr. Schmidt Abe Holzman A. M. E. Church First Baptist Church M. E. Church Musserville M. E. Church Presbyterian Church Holy City Adams Ee Sepera Ie Ei Barnby Shelly the Palms Sue Faure Nellie Robertson Vision Choir E. F. Gobble Fred Pentzer G. W. Porter J. N. Elliott ILIES Zahlias North Mulberry Joe FE Karanz Iowa Ave Grace English Lutheran James Cochran Letts Noah R. Letts Thomas Cole W. H. Curts Cleveland Miss Neidig Young Russel al. Russel Columbus Junction Messrs. McCoskry and Wer Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K. of P Mechanic's Mechanic’s the Court Square Hoice Palo Alto Iowa Counties Brown First National Bank Muscatine, Iowa Scott Huttig Bros Kaufman West Second Street F. A. Neidig East 2d Street Noah Muscatine Lumber & Box CO Second St
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