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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
1
The post office department expands cash payment rules for money orders to any paying office with identity verified. This aims to reduce delays when payees move or misaddressed orders arrive at wrong offices. Payment is treated as cash until transfer orders update records. Death of George Schmidt Sr. noted. services to be held at German Evangelical church.
The article notes a growing interest among amateur photographers who plan for a busy season. It mentions new cameras like the Alvesta Panoramic Camera and discusses panoramic versus stationary lenses, predicting more camera use this summer as dealers report strong sales.
Fred Grimm arrived from Chicago with a car load of sheep then returned to Sibley after a weekend visit to family. Davenport visitors Lena Davis and mother Mrs. J W Davis stayed a week with W S Henderson. Willie Wagner lost a valuable horse to lung fever Sunday. Hewton resident Charles Saverman visited relatives. Otto Bohnsock shipped hogs to Chicago. Tom Agar sold a span of mules to Davenport buyers. G W Hartman called at Buffalo. village health reported good.
Mrs George Gruber spent the day in Davenport visiting familiar sites and meeting friends. Local notes mention her appears in social rounds and a brief call on community matters.
I will close out at auction at my residence two miles northwest of Wilton on Thursday April 5 1900 starting at 10 o clock a m. The property includes 17 head of horses 70 head of hogs 16 brood sows 15 tons of hay 6 milch cows 2000 bushels corn 590 bushels potatoes chickens and extensive machinery including wagons bobsled harness mowers plows and related farm gear Free lunch at noon Terms revealed day of sale J O Witmer Johnson Wildasin Auctioneers Also a stock of fresh fruits and vegetables at Hartman and Eitman for Sunday dinner.
George M. Frenzel prominent Wilton Junction citizen died after a short pneumonia illness. Retired farmer and active town booster, he helped equip the Wilton fire department. Survived by his widow. The community mourns a highly esteemed neighbor.
A broad assortment of celery lettuce radishes oranges and bananas is showcased at Hartman and Ejitman with a colorful display of fruits and vegetables for shoppers seeking a wide selection.
Harold E Fry youngest son of Edward and Alice Fry dies after five days of suffering in Hopewell Iowa on March 25 1900. He leaves a father mother four sisters and two brothers. The family laments the loss and expresses faith in a heavenly reunion.
A University City petition suggests expanding branch schools to avoid isolation with most petitioners already graduates of higher branches. A. C. Kile Miss A. Anson & Co. announce the spring opening next week on Wednesday April 4, highlighting improvements and Miss Anson’s stock.
Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa House moved toward prohibiting free lunches with liquor sales and sent a taxing measure to a committee. The Senate debated retrenchment rules while delaying many bills, and a paying assessment bill advanced after a pitched battle. Senator Titus improved and expected to attend sessions tomorrow.
E A Wilson died March 28 after a long illness. Born Oct 6 1810 in New York he lived in Albany married there before moving to Pennsylvania and railroad work. He settled in Louisa county Iowa in 1855. Funeral at Reformed church Friday at 10 am with Rev D H Fouse. Interment Fredonia cemetery.
Snow and ice linger in Stockton as residents long for spring. Rumors circulate about a new store opening soon. Lamp receives a car load of stone for a south side addition. Julius Schlapkoh] travels to Davenport to clerk in the Boston store. Jensen digs a cistern and plans suggest good luck. Suette family cleans their new house for tenants. Wulf family also involved in home preparations. Carstens and Thiel celebrate birthdays. Section workers keep switches functional amid frequent freezing.
Waterloo Iowa March 30 Special Hon Lore Alford died by self inflicted wound at his home in a bathroom at an early hour He had been Speaker of the Iowa House in 1880 a prominent attorney and a G A R man The estate valued at $500 000 was divided and a Mr Pleasant will filed for probate State Reformatory work outlined in Cedar Rapids meetings State news
The will of William F. Bruning is filed for probate in Mt. Pleasant Iowa. The document dated March 7 1892 bequeaths his estate of about 250 000 to 500 000 in four parts to Jane Twinting Pleasant Miss Emma L. Schwenker Ida Twinting and Henrietta Brown with Emma L. Schwenker named executrix. The case goes before the April district court term on April 24 at 10 a m.
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 29 state reformatory work dominated the morning session of the charities convention with discussions on who should be sent to reform schools or penitentiaries and opposition to contract convict labor. Officers were elected Prof Isaac A Loos of Iowa City as president and Charlotta Goff of Des Moines as secretary. A street car quarrel between Alderman W G Haskell and W J Morrison resulted in Morrison slapping the alderman. The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern awarded a grading and bridge contract for the Germania to Albert Lea extension to W O Johnson of Cedar Rapids.
The town considers the wedding of Mr. McGuire and Miss Isgren at West Liberty on Wednesday evening though road and weather conditions are unclear. The column lists fires, visitors, a new telephone at D Brotchie's, a graphophone concert, medical treatments, school enrollment, illnesses, a new baby, and a church service cancellation at Trinity Episcopal due to the rector's absence.
A wary stare threatens to cool affection but a pause allows confidence to return as trust is rebuilt through restraint and renewed assurances.
Fair to night and Saturday. In dications for Iowa fair to night and Saturday. Colder in central and northeast portion to night.
The wedding in Dubuque Iowa on March 29 united Miss Evelyn Teresa Lawther and Rev Owen Davis Odell pastor of Second Presbyterian church The ceremony was performed by Rev Joseph Odell father of the groom who came from Birmingham England to officiate marking the first church wedding in almost thirty years.
A new movement began today in Ottumwa Iowa to back H L Waterman for the Republican nomination to Congress. A petition is being circulated among leading Republicans to urge his candidacy, a step he has previously refused to take despite contrary reports.
Death of Hon. A. V. Stout reported from Grundy county Iowa. Former state legislator and prominent Republican with several official appointments. Funeral services set for Saturday at the home and the body to be moved to Cedar Falls for interment.
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