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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1902

Page

8

Catfish Sale Highlight at Con. Koehler's Market

Fresh caught catfish advertised at Con. Koehler's fish market located at the foot of Avenue drawing customers to buy.

Con. Koehler’s Avenue

Scheetz promotes cheap window shades and big opening

Advertisements highlight bargain window shades at Scheetz with a tease of a big opening on Saturday. Also notes on Bromo-Lax remedy sold by druggists and several local residents leaving for Chicago Cedar Rapids and St Louis locations.

Scheetz’s

Local business for sale and weekend openings announced

A three story commercial building at 213 FE 2nd Street in San Jose is offered for sale. Bartlett Bros announces a big opening with a sugar sale and free ice cream for ladies. Various residents and visitors travel between Davenport, Muscatine, and nearby towns, with multiple social and business errands noted in the city report.

2Nd Street Fr. Gerdes No. 6Th Street San Jose California Bartlett Bros

Yard new beautiful foulard silks

A yard of new beautiful foulard silks 24 inch wide is offered at a price of $1.00.

May Sale White Goods Elegant Display

A May sale of white goods offered in many sizes with prices ranging from 50c to 6.50 per item. Ladies are invited to view the pretty waists and assess the selection available in the shop.

Boston

Bains versus City at Muscatine Court Session

In Muscatine district court today Mrs Mary Bains sues the city for 5000 damages over a defective sidewalk in Kecklerville last November. E M Warner and Clymer Coldren represent the plaintiff. John F Devitt for the city. Jury list includes Barkalow Winn Bun ning Millett Ruthenberg Juettner Passey Slater Reeves Goff Bailey Cook.

Mary Bains City of Muscatine Kecklerville E. M. Warner Clymer Coldren John F. Devitt W. B. Barkalow A. L. Winn C. H. Bunning A. S. Millett Wm. Ruthenberg Henry A. Juettner Horace Passey P. A. Slater Wm. A. Reeves M. P. Goff George A. Bailey C. Cook District Court Max Dittmer George Dittmer Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad Justice Court Fulton Township Shoke Stockton

An Old Reader G F Kern Recalls Journal History

G F Kern of Columbus Junction an longtime Journal subscriber visits Muscatine noting he has read the Journal for 46 years since arriving from Massillon Ohio by steamboat. He learned to read English from the paper and plans to keep his subscription, praising the Journal as his source of information.

G. F. Kern Journal Columbus Junction Mr. Kern Muscatine Massillion Ohio Kern

Funeral services for Chester Ruthenburg set at German M. E. chapel

Funeral services for Chester Lewis Ruthenburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ruthenburg, will be held at the German M. E. chapel in South Muscatine at 2 oclock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Hertzler, after being moved from the house.

Chester Lewis Ruthenburg Lewis Ruthenburg M. E. Chapel South Muscatine Hertzler

Ev Brandenburg Paint Man Attention on the Avenue

Mrs John Dunn of Chicago traveled on the 1629 train to Wapello to visit relatives before returning home. Frank Kincaid left for Chicago to begin a mail clerk run to West Liberty aboard the Firefly. John Walser departed for Waterloo after visits with his cousin Agnes Weinand in the city.

A. C. Stevens Frank Ashcraft Chicago Geo. Dimmick R. J. Kaiser St. Louis C. VanZandt VanZandt Wilton City Kalona Davenport Louis Hayes Muscatine C. W. Baker Effie Bush S. E. Kerr the Avenue Ev. Brandenburg John Dunn Wapello Dunne Frank Kincaid John Walser Agnes Weinand Waterloo Northwood

Stated Convocation of Washington Chapter No 4 R Masons

Washington chapter No 4 Rites convoked Friday evening May 2 1902 at 730 sharp. Business of importance to follow with work in the Past Masters degree. Full attendance requested by M E High Priest Geo C Winn Sec.

Washington R. Arch Masons M. E Geo. C. Winn

Great Western Cereal Seeks Elevator Painting Proposals

The Great Western Cereal Company invites proposals for painting our elevator this spring. For specifications and details, please contact the local office.

The Great Western Cereal Company

Men Wanted to Pull Lumber at South Muscatine Firm

Help wanted at South Muscatine Lumber Company for lumber pullers. Apply at once and join the local job crew.

South Muscatine Lumber Company Muscatine Lumber & Box Company

A Place for Money Mortgage Loans Open for Investment

Choice first mortgage loans offered in sums from 300 to 5000 dollars ready for assignment. No charge for collecting interest and principal. Call or write if you have money to invest.

Chicago Markets and Price Current Summary

Market dispatch reports receipts, prices, and conditions across Chicago Kansas City and Omaha. Wheat and corn surplus activity with mixed signals from Liverpool while weather forecasts warn of possible thunderstorms across Illinois Indiana Missouri Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa.

Kansas City Omaha Liverpool Kansas Nebraska Illinois Indiana Missouri Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Bereavement thanks from Hohena del family

The children of Adam Hohenadel del thank neighbors and friends for kindness and support during their recent bereavement. Names listed include Jacob Hohenadel and Mrs. X Grosjean alongside Mrs. Annie McFadon and Mrs. Maggie Grim.

Adam Hohenadel Jacob Hohenadel X. Grosjean Annie McFadon Maggie Grim

Emphatic Signs Put Up At Public Library Lawn

Very emphatic keep off the grass signs have been placed on the library lawn and trustees are hoped to keep the spot in orderly condition.

Notice to Contractors for Roscoe Avenue Grading bid

Sealed bids by John Dankert of Muscatine Iowa close at 12 noon May 5 1902 for grading fronting Roscoe avenue north of Hershey's addition involving 13640 cubic yards. Work to begin by May 2 1902 and finish by August 20 1902. Specifications at Dankert’s Fuller street. Bond of 500 dollars with approved sureties required within 5 days of award. Right to reject bids reserved.

John Dankert Muscatine Iowa Roscoe Avenue Hershey Fuller Street

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