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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
4
Clara M Crissman sues the town of Wilton over ownership of a ground strip between her lot and the street. She says a 1899 fence was torn down and seeks an injunction to stop further interference and costs. Wilton denies all allegations and the case proceeds in district court with local interest heavy.
The torn fence sits on a strip donated to Wilton years ago by Mr. Bannick who owned the property. the fence must remain down as it is on the public highway. The John perjury case motion for a new trial may be heard tomorrow. Martha J. Smith vs Moses and Mary E. Adams was heard yesterday and taken under advisement by Judge Bollinger.
The Excelsior Hose company met last evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. Herman Gremmel was named president and M. E. Fahey vice president. Eugene Hegst records, L. J. Horan is treasurer, Tim P. Fahey foreman, with Barney Korte and Robert Thompson as assistants. Standing committee members include Jock Nickles, Louis Schmidt, William Diercks, Jake Heussner, and J. J. La Grille. Lawrence Curry and H. Hildebrand were chosen stewards. Pp. F. Anson continues as treasurer. A vote to participate in Muscatine fire department’s annual parade was nearly unanimous.
A short verse by Fred Shamit celebrates May and June, praising May’s fragrant flowers and green train. It extols longer joys through the year, urging protection of May’s birth and the charm it brings.
A United States Geological Survey report warns that natural gas supply has fallen about one third in heating value. In 1899 gas production equaled 5.4 million tons of coal, with a ten year prior equivalent of 15.9 million tons. Fields are nearing extinction as pressures drop in Ohio and Indiana, prompting industry reductions or coal substitution while consumption is regulated and new fields opened. The report cites $20,024,864 in gas value for 1899, a rise from 1898, amid wasteful practices once used to attract attention to gas finds.
In the lake country of Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway line lie hundreds of charming summer resorts. Notables include Fox Lake Delavan Lake Lake Geneva Lauderdale Lakes and more. Send six cents postage with address for illustrated booklets "Summer themes for 1901" and "In the Lake Country" to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Chicago Ill.
The Burlington district St Louis German convention convened this afternoon at 2 oclock in the First German M E church in this city.
New York May 7 A sensational stock market story says J J Hill slept at the wheel while the Vanderbilt faction moved to seize control of the Northern Pacific Railway. If the reports are accurate, Hill may soon lose firm control of the line.
New York May 7 The stock market opens strong with Union Pacific leading gains as nearly all issues rise. Northern Pacific jumps to 114 on heavy buying amid denial of Vanderbilt takeover rumors, marking a 16.5 point advance.
The Y M C A members met last night to organize an athletic club with Howard Hackett chairing and Henry Edson as secretary. Officers elected were Fred Beach president Elmer Patterson vice president Ed Shoemaker secretary and treasurer. A Fireman Parade day meet was planned open to all in Muscatine county. The committee on arrangement to raise prizes included Chas Haines Jay Lawrence Paul Lohse and Roy Juetner. Advertising duties were given to Roy Gates Ed Shoemaker and Henry Edson. Next meeting set for Friday night.
Mrs. John Mahin returns from Chicago where she joined Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alford. The Alords proceed to New York after a two weeks visit in Muscatine.
German American bank in Muscatine Iowa filed a sworn 1943 balance sheet listing assets including cash items drafts and checks and bank deposits with major correspondents in Chicago Davenport and Peoria. Liabilities detail capital stock deposits and undivided profits with directors endorsers and a notary public attestation on May 7 1943.
Prof Charles Grade of Muscatine courted as possible president of the Society of Music Teachers of Iowa at Waterloo June 25 to 28. Grade declines, health reasons given. Other candidates named are Paul Adamson and Dr A Rommell. Des Moines eliminated. Convention features Iowa composers, pupil recitals, and a closing modern composers concert.
The river forecast shows slow sailing between Dubuque and Muscatine through Wednesday morning. The Dubuque departed St Paul Sunday, reached McGregor Monday, and arrived Muscatine this afternoon after a flour cargo delay at Minneapolis. A 20 million feet log backlog in Black River stalls logging until water rises.
Opening and closing quotes on wheat corn oats and fats at Chicago board of trade. Live stock receipts Cattle 4000 steady beefers 5.50 to 6.00 dollars hogs 20000 strong price ranges 5.50 to 5.87 lambs 4.50 to 5.16 with sheep 3.50 to 4.25 and stockers 3.00 to 3.60.
A Sunday meeting of the Trades Assembly formed a committee with one member from each city union to visit seven grocers who have not signed the evening closing agreement. Members listed include Miller from Woodworkers J. W. Childs from Boxsawyers Harry Blair from Federal union Joseph Biles from Bricklayers Mason Peck from Button Workers and John C Nietzel from Cigarmakers.
Andy Balinger, an elderly man held in county jail for almost a year, was discharged by Judge Ballinger yesterday and sent to the county farm by the supervisors.
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