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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1901
Page
4
During a severe May thunderstorm in Buffalo George Kuhn was struck by lightning and killed instantly while walking with George Hierseman who was severely shocked but survived. The incident occurred as the men were on Second Street heading home.
Seattle May 6 Sensational reports of rich placer discoveries in the arctic region are confirmed by T W Wyatt manager of Cutter Bear Mining Company organized by Tuttle Wyatt says there is no use disputing we have struck it rich in the arctic One man brought in twenty five pounds of gold and next summer we expect ample funds Tomelson a minor employee by the company notes Tuttle creek may average 75 cents per pan at bed rock with pans as high as 2 60 per pan District lies seventy five miles above Behring Strait
Myron Yoring named postmaster at Ralston Carroll county replacing Peter T. Hawley. Sperry gets rural free delivery starting June 1 with carrier John C. Rief. Dodzeville and Eline post offices to close with mail to Sperry. Niles H. Spears named postmaster at Westgate. Decorah appoints Robt G. Price as substitute letter carrier. Pension adds and increases listed for several individuals including James Crampton Ford Keeley Jones Ward and Mary Wood.
The Polk County Republican convention approved a resolution empowering A B Cummins to select sixty four delegates to the state convention, despite Sidney A Foster supporters protest. Foster claims state delegate rights from Fourth district, six delegates elected, Cedar Rapids bound to contest seats on the floor. Cummins spoke claiming no gubernatorial candidacy though Blythe and Hubbard urged him, Jackson backed Foster, Young supported Cummins as his strength waned.
Sioux City reports detail a spate of trouble from an alleged intimate relationship between Rev. W B Cash of the First Christian church and Mrs. R F Watson. The incident led to horsewhipping attempt on Pierson editor D M Thatcher, a gun drawn by Cash, arrests, and the resignation request from church officials.
Grinnell May 6 Congregational church experiments with individual communion cups for wine at Sunday service. Small flaring tumblers passed on wooden trays with handles by deacons, then returned and emptied.
At last Thursday's prayer meeting a bracketed back pew cup holder was tested to pass unfermented grape juice in place of shared cups. The practice follows sanitary guidance from health boards in many states and departs from the Scriptural single cup. The Presbyterian church in the city plans to adopt the method, noting issues with the large cups.
A merry company of neighbors surprised J. M. Butler on Saturday evening to help celebrate his birthday with refreshments as a highlight of the program. Mr. and Mrs. August Huttig were also surprised by friends for their crystal wedding with a bountiful supper and many souvenirs. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mittman, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mittman, Mr. and Mrs. Mette, Mr. and Mrs. Rothe, Mr. and Mrs. George Mittman, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Asthauer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ethal, Mr. and Mrs. Rob. Mittman, Mr. and Mrs. Gothold Huttig, and Str. and Mrs. H. Jeffries.
Pastor C. M. Wickersham of First Christian church faces publicized accusations alleging conduct unbecoming a minister. He reveals charges claim he dragged and kissed a certain woman outside his home, prompting sensational developments in Sioux City on May 6.
James FE Burnside, among Scott County's oldest residents and Iowa's early settlers, died suddenly Saturday at his Davenport home 1217 Ripley Street. He collapsed from heart failure while sitting in a chair in the shade. assistance arrived too late.
The fishing season begins May 15 at Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in northwestern Iowa. The lakes offer ample accommodations at reasonable prices with hotels and boarding houses nearby. A transfer bus meets BCR&N trains at Spirit Lake to take passengers to The Inn and Arnolds Park, with return service to Spirit Lake in time for trains. Rates and train times available from BCR&N agents or Jnc. G. Farmer, AGP, Cedar Rapids, IA.
McClures May issue features Captain Alfred Dreyfus own story of arrest degradation and exile to Devils Island with portions of his island diary for his wife. Also in Table Talk for May is Decoration Day poem Columbia and Her Memorial Day and a piece on Modern Superstitions a cook book review with dish illustrations. Success for May traces Pan American triumphs from Bolivar to Hay and the coming American unity at the Buffalo exposition.
Ellendale, mid point between Albert Lea and Owatonna in Minnesota, opens as a new town on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern railway line now extended northward. The company plans Ellendale as the sole town between Albert Lea and Owatonna with a large support territory. Prospective pioneers urged to investigate and contact R J Dobell local agent for Lots Cooleysville Minn or Thomas H Brown general agent New Townson B C R N Ry Sioux Falls SD.
Rev L B Hix told his Muscatine congregation that May 19 1901 will feature a Silver Anniversary sermon on Marriage and the Home at 1030 a m with special invitation to couples he married. He has joined in marriage 165 couples locally, promising a memorable service.
New line of Bab cock buggies and carriages arrives at Frank Bowman's featuring surreys road wagons and runabouts offered at lowest prices.
Go to California on the Iowa Central railway excursions every Tuesday through April 30, 1901 with unprecedented low single trip rates. Tickets also to Washington Idaho Montana Oregon and British Columbia at unheard of prices. For details contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty, G P T A, Marshalltown Iowa.
Travel via the Lehigh Valley Railroad for rapid, comfortable trips to New York or Philadelphia. Features include luxuriously furnished vestibule sleeping parlor cars and day coaches with dining cars and a la carte service.
Beginning March 15 1901 regular Pullman gas lighted tourist cars between Minneapolis and Los Angeles will run on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays. The route is advertised as the most direct for California tourists with low one way rates in effect on Tuesdays until April 20 1901. Contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P T A Marshall for details.
Typewriters and supplies offered with a large stock of second hand machines and new Olivers kept in constant stock. Rentals start at 2.50 per month. Full line of ribbons available. Call or telephone F. H. Shinn Typewriter Expert at Care Muscatine Business College.
A Stafford Press advertisement calls for men and women of good address to travel and handle local work with 900 yearly salary plus commissions and expenses. It promises rapid advancement and a permanent position with liberal income and future, inviting immediate applications from earnest candidates.
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon on the Lehigh Valley railroad bound for New York. An a la carte dining car is available along with luxurious parlor and day coaches for travelers.
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