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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
4
Town observations note the living picture in Townsend's show window drawing crowds last night with many comments on the display and the unique scheme. Local mentions include Mrs H Shinn traveling to Davenport and Fannie Huffman securing a position with F H Shinn.
Second hand bicycles priced from five six eight dollars and up offered by H Schmidt and Son Co. Auction style listings note affordable cycles and various models available at the shop.
In Muscatine Judge Garret, famed in local police courts, escaped from a court yard with inmates put to yard work by Sheriff Stuart and janitor Henry Freers. Freers recovered the fugitive at his East Hill home, returning him to work where he resumes duties under close watch. The plan to employ prisoners is praised as the court square nears a tidier state.
H. Schmidt and Son Co advertises bicycles in all prices with emphasis on quality and value. The copy highlights a sale theme and urges customers to shop their bicycle department.
Mrs L C Hirt, severely ill with typhoid fever, is reported to be about the same today after a severe attack.
J. C. Hubinger, starch magnate and owner of the Mississippi Valley Telephone system in Muscatine, faced financial collapse. Once a major stake in Muscatine street railways, he built the line four years ago and now his ventures are heavily mortgaged. News notes his Keokuk home and river interests amid his reported failure.
The Dutch Reformed church tendered a reception for Rev. Garret Flikkema, formerly of Palmyra NY, at John Van Gent’s residence. The crowded event featured songs, remarks by J W Sywassink, and a $100 congregation pledge to help cover traveling expenses. Also, Miss Dessa Huffman hosted about 25 friends at 810 E Eighth St for a musical social with games and refreshments.
City churches prepare for Easter Sunday with special music, decorated interiors, and busy florists. Trinity Church adjusts service hours with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 10 30 a m service including morning prayer and sermon, no evening service.
Phil Fahey who located a can of gold on the Koehler lot swore an affidavit that the money is lost property. The case against him will be dismissed and he will be released from bonds after proper advertisement and notice. The funds will eventually go to the county school fund.
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