Muscatine Notes Bring News From East and West
D. M. Hudler arrived from the east last night. W. G. Block came in on No. 15 from the east. J. A. McDaniels arrived from Letts on business. Moses Adams and wife from Adams were in the city. Howard Warfield shows slow recovery. Alderman Koehler roofs his East Ninth Street home. Dewey Day closures affect Chicago markets. Weed Park police to guard grounds this summer. John W. O'Brien to resume city mail service May 1. Several residents head to Chicago for the Dewey Day celebration.
Confessed Grave Robbery Shocks Rapids City
A. D. Farber confessed to the January grave robbery of Mrs. Casper Maurier, linking Charles Donahoo and others. The body was taken from a Clinton-area grave, shipped to Keokuk Medical College, and later recovered in Rock Island County as the trial of Donahoo proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapids City
Clinton
Casper Maurier
Keokuk
A. D. Farber
Farber
Sheridan
Wyo
Donahoo
Hillsdale
Burlington
Keokuk Medical College
Charles Jasperson
Rock Island
Jasperson
Joslyn
Hamilton, IL
John Dunn & Co
Justice Schroeder
Rock Island County
To Cure Constipation Forever With Cascarets
Advert says Cascarets Candy Cathartic cure for constipation. States price 1c or 23e and offers refund if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C
Colt Dies After Being Scared by West Hill Boys
Phil Mackey mourns the loss of a fine young colt after it was frightened by local youths at the reservoir park. He alleges malicious fear by the boys, seeking compensation over 100 dollars. Reports say a rowdy West Hill crowd has disrupted residents, tormenting horses and endangering others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. Mackey
Reservoir Park
Mr. Mackey
West Hill
Gentlemanly Oath Policy Implied in Conduct Saying
A saying notes a gentleman should neither utter nor carry an oath, reflecting a code of restraint and probity in conduct. The remark emphasizes discretion and avoidance of oath making as a personal habit.
Medical schools graduate about a quarter of students each year
The article notes that medical schools graduate roughly 24 percent of their students annually, about one in four.
Neighborhood News Personal Society and Politics Chronicle
A broad scan of local life covers joyous births social gatherings and community concerns. Journal correspondents chronicle personal milestones and civic observations shaping neighborhood identity.
West Liberty Notes on Homes and Travel
Mrs Lydia Henninstall adds a new porch on Clay street and updates interior plans. W G Nichols travels from Cedar Rapids. his wife returns with her mother Mrs L Jackson who is ill. Mrs W E Elliott and son Ed leave for Denver for the summer, with Dr Neff and daughter to occupy their house. Local M E church mission societies host a tea at Mrs Mary Gause's on Spencer street. A town baby is said to have seven grandmothers. C M Nichols roof torn off his home. he jokes no rain prayers. Des Moines reports a birth at Mr and Mrs H E Wiley’s home. Bert Douglass on North Calhoun remodels his residence. Dr and Mrs Posten depart for a Denver pleasure trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Henninstall
Clay Street
W. G. Nichols
Cedar Rapids
L. Jackson
W. E. Elliott
Denver
Dr. Neff
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
M. E. Church
Mary Gause
Spencer Street
C. M. Nichols
Des Moines
H. E. Wiley
Bert Douglass
Calhoun Street
Concord News Roundup Includes Visiting Friends and Local Notes
Ina Wagner spent Sunday at home in Concord. Lelia Lows has returned from Wapello to help her mother. Lawrence Lupton of Columbus Junction dined with Leonard George. Lulu May of Columbus Junction visited Fannie George. Boys near Concord did business in Columbus Junction last Saturday. Jesse Wagner caught a 3 ft 6 in eel. Easter signs and rain trends noted. Alta Meanamer transacted business in Muscatine. Rob Lee and two daughters visited Mrs John Lupton. A show occurred in Columbus Junction and Sunday school at Cedar Bethel was well attended. Flowers gathered in the area last Sunday. S. L. Johnston is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Wagner
Lelia Lows
Wapello
Larence Lupton
Columbus Junction
Leonard George
Lulu May
Fannie George
Concord
Jesse Wagner
Fredonia
Alta Meanamer
Muscatine
Rob. Lee
John Lupton
Cedar Bethel
S. L. Johnston
Peach trees promise large crops in Southwest Muscatine
Mrs. Nelson Long remains ill with breast cancer and is cared for by Mrs. Anteycott. The Saints church minister and members visited, offering encouragement. News notes Mr. and Mrs. Koester visit Missouri and Chicago. Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Williams stop by town. The town reports few sicknesses, blooming fruit trees, and a funeral for Mr. Dumphy drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Long
de Sota
C. E. Koester
Chicago
Missouri
Mr. Koester
Mr. Koester’s Parents, and Will Stay Most of This Summer. Mrs. McWilliams
Fruitland
John Snyder
Williams
Dumphy
Muscatine Improves with New Moderate Homes
The south part of the city shows spring growth with several new homes under construction and more planned. Improvements focus on moderate homes, signaling favorable conditions for laboring men as added beauty touches spread across the city.
Growth and Homes in South Muscatine District
The South Muscatine area near Musserville shows rapid growth with new homes under construction or planning. Fred Hintermeister, Ferdinand Vetter, John Nicolay, Otto Wickey, George Odel, and others are adding six rooms or two to four rooms. The Sash and Door firm reports crowded switch room and the Rock Island extends its track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
South Muscatine
Musserville
Muscatine
Fred Hintermeister
John Nicolay
Ferdinand Vetter
William Hartung
Otto Wickey
George Odel
Demorest
William Rawls
Earl and
Kansas Streets
Sash and Door Company
Rock Island
Ross Reynolds
Nebraska Street
Tom Robison
William Gray
William Richards
Jim Fletcher
Spring botany scene and local notices in Musserville
The week brings a vivid spring landscape with dew bright grasses fruit blossoms lilac buds and sunny growth. A funeral for John Dunphy Sr. is noted at St Marys church with interment at St Marys cemetery. W F Boston opens a new saloon with Brunswick mirror bar and oak finish. A temperance meeting at Friends church invites all ages. Ten Broeck delivered logs for Musser Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
John Dunphy
Grandview Avenue
W. J. Dunphy
Ottawa
Ill
Father Grieser
St. Mary’s
John Fogarty
Thomas Horn
Michael Gibeny
John Reddington
Frank Cullen
Wm. Dugan
W. F. Boston
Brunswick-Balke Collender Co
Chicago
Friends’ Church
Ten Broeck
Musser Lumber Co
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Promises Immediate Relief
The ad touts Ely Brothers Cream Balm as a cleanser soother and healer for nasal membranes. It claims no drying or irritation and no sneezing, with immediate relief once applied. Price 50 cents at druggists or mailed from 56 Warren Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Eg LY Brothers
No-To tobacco cure advert from Sterling Kennedy Co
An advertising notice promoting No-To Tobacco Cure as an easy life changing remedy. Claims it strengthens weak men and boosts vigor. Offers a 50c or 1 dollar price, with a free booklet and sample from Sterling Kennedy Co in Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Kennedy Co
Chicago
New York
Colleges Open Baseball Season With Promises Of Strength
Iowa City opens the baseball season in strong form with veterans Parsons Reynolds Yates and Moss returning. Ames and Grinnell also start with winning streaks. Grinnell's schedule lists May 4 Upper Iowa May 5 Iowa State College May 12 Dixon Business College May 19 Iowa State Normal May 25 Highland Park May 30 Iowa City June 1 Luther June 2 Beloit June 4 Sterling June 5 Dixon June 6 Cornell. Drake plans a dual meet with Penn College. Prinstein sets broad jump mark and Duffy ties 100 yard dash record at Franklin Field. Chicago wins mile relay then faces penalties for altercation. two youths fined for knife incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Parsons
Reynolds
Yates
Moss
Ames
Grinnell
Iowa University
Knox College
Bradley Institute
Iowa College
Western
Highland Park College
State Normal
Burd
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Iowa State College
Dixon Business College
Drake University
Penn College
Bovee
Pell
Sellards
Brokaw
Clarke
Southall
Keithley
Graham
Chapman
Emerson
H. Kies
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
M. Prinstein
A. J. Duffy
Chicago University
Muscatine Prepares For Tennis and Golf Season
Golf and tennis are seen as upcoming summer and fall activities in Muscatine. A tennis club is to be organized along with a golf club, promising a lively season as youths push to continue the games. The Muscatine Rod and Gun Club plans another trap shoot next week, open to all members with a fee for clay birds, promising a big time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Muscatine Rod and Gun Club
Arrest Report: Charles Powland Detained for Kidnapping
Mercer county sheriff telegraphed and night officer Purcell arrested Chas Powland at a restaurant near the post office. Powland, described as a young man, reportedly aided by his uncle, recruited a ten year old girl for a ride then took her to New Boston by boat. The girl remained under guard at a local restaurant awaiting Illinois sheriff arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Powland
Mercer County
Balluff
Purcell
New Boston
City
Ilinois
A Cutting Scrape on Second Street Ends in Fight
Last evening about eleven o'clock a cutting scrape broke out in the east end of Second street in front of Mackey's clothing store. Ludie Smelzer and Emerson Bowman, two Muscatine youths, settled a long-standing grudge after visiting saloons. Bowman offered to apologize, Smelzer pressed forward, Bowman drew a knife and stabbed Smelzer in the back of the head, and the two men then engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crom
Second Street
Mackey
Ludie Smelzer
Emerson Bowman
Emerson
Smelzer
Sudie
Bowman
Young man suffers severe injuries in train accident
Louis Trader, 20, jumped from the Rock Island train near Division street in Davenport and suffered a broken right leg and crushed left foot after the wheel passed over it. He was taken to St Luke's hospital where doctors Middleton and Hall amputated three toes and set the fracture. He is not in immediate danger but will remain hospitalized for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Louis Trader
Rock Island
Durant
Division Street
Bretscher & Fulscher
Chas. Lemburg
West Fifth Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Casearets Beauty Claim Promises Clean Blood
An old advertisement touts Casearets as a beauty aid for ten cents. It promises clean blood and clear skin by cleansing the liver and removing impurities. The copy urges immediate use to vanish pimples boils and blotches and claims satisfaction guaranteed from all druggists.
Letters Waiting at Muscatine Post Office May 1 1900
Remaining uncalled letters for week ending May 1 1900 include men Fred Abraham Fred Birkett Chas Brindler H Brockman Co J M Koenigstein Clyde Leach James M Mitchell Chas Ott Will Simpkins D H Smith Geo E Windham and women Mrs Annie Bolton Mrs Will Carter Miss May Downey Miss Mary Ehrnsen Mrs Libbie Knotts Mrs Carolee Payne Merry Ellin Phillip Mrs Nettie Smith Callers should state advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Fred. Abraham
Fred. T. Birkett
Chas. Brindler
H. Brockman & Co
J. M. Koenigstein
Clyde Leach
James M. Mitchell
Chas. Ott
Will. Simpkins
D. H. Smith
Geo. E Windham
Annie Bolton
Will Carter
May Downey
Mary Ehrnsen
Libbie Knotts
Carolee Payne
Merry Ellin Phillip
Nettie Smith
W. L. Roach
P. M
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He Muscatine Journal
D. M. Hudler
W. G. Block
J. A. McDaniels
Letts
Moses Adams
of Adams
Howard Warfield
A. Cone
Cedar Township
Sam. Coln
Wilton
Sam. Snyder
Seventy-Six Township
Mrs. Shafer
Jayne
Kate Cullen
Frank
E. L. Dieman
James Weed
Weed Park
Conrad Koehler
East Ninth Street
H. Huchendorf
Frank Chayka
The
John Weynand
Andrew Boden
Guttenburg, Iowa
Mrs
T. M. Welch
John Reed
East Hill
George Keckler
Kecklerville
George
Minnie van Gent
Maquoketa
Elizabeth Fuller
West Liberty
Joseph
Bishop
Iowa Telephone Company
E. F. Rehmel
Rose Block
Tipton
Cadle
Park Association
John W. O’brien
Mary Barnes
Masonville
Buchanan County
Clarence Jameson
C. R. Fox
Lafayette
Ind
Chas. L. Breckon
Conesville
L. L. Culp
Roy Piercefield
Steam Cooker
George C. Farrand
Roy
Billy Ament
Kingon Moore
Miss Gertrude
Daisy Lee
Carl Gray
B. G. Vanatta
D. V. Vanatta
Buffalo Prairie
Jim Bowlby
Park Place
Tenth Street
Herman Hoffman
East Tenth
John Hoffman
Neighborhood News
Tine
Journal
Southwest Muscatine
Sports
Zeug
Red and Gun Club
Mackey’s Store
Beauty
Valle
Ayer
Cardwill
Bath
Bn. J.C. Aver
Lowell, Mass
Cambal
Cold 'S
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