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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
4
A popular Muscatine book with hundreds of city scenes was long sold for 50 cents. The Journal has purchased the remaining stock from Mr. Lewis and offers it to subscribers only at 15 cents. The volume showcases views of Muscatine and surroundings, including streets residences and business blocks, and gains value as the town grows.
New subscribers who do not take the Journal can subscribe for three months or longer and receive this handsome book for fifteen cents. The offer is a limited-time incentive aimed at boosting new memberships.
Existing subscribers may pay two months in advance for 85 cents and receive the book for 15 cents. The Journal notes the limited run, with a few copies in bookstores at 50 cents, and claims this is the last chance to buy. Special arrangements available for sending copies to friends.
The body recovered from the Muscatine River boom is Ed mund S Boock a 54 year old miller and former Davenport resident who disappeared three weeks ago saying he would end his life by the river. He is divorced with three children and buried in Potter's Field in Davenport. Boock once owned mills in Clinton Iowa and Toronto Clinton county and 80 acres of land but drink and ill health left him friendless. He came to Davenport about four years ago and remarried? He left his wife who still lives in Davenport. His life was marked by dissipation and misfortune and he hoped the river would be his resting place. He was an uncle of W J Ritter of the St Paul house in Davenport. A note in the Journal three weeks ago mentioned his disappearance. His stepfather resides in Germany. Mrs J L Murphy announces a new term in voice and piano at 701 W 3rd.
A Monday session of the Mother's club at Mrs. hk C Schenck home drew about twenty visitors. Zoe Faddis of the public library spoke on library work for children, followed by Mrs E M Warner's paper on home influence on public schools. Discussions on whether clubs serve pastime or profit closed the program. Next meeting set for May 19 at Mrs Joan Kemble's home. The report also notes Rural Free Delivery route investigation by post official Charles Allan Mills and an upcoming examination at the Muscatine post office on May 9 1902 for route establishment and carrier appointment.
Illinois residents southeast of Muscatine may soon get a rural mail route. Government inspector Charles Allan Mills will visit Muscatine on Friday May 9 to interview local men, conduct a carrier exam, and arrange the route setup. The line is not final but progress appears likely.
Tickets for the Musical Union orchestra concert are selling unusually fast with sales matching the pace of past combined annual concerts and promising a record season of entertainment.
Mrs. Clara Dunham, agent, advertises at 813 East Seventh Street for women to call and view Dr. Christian's French toilet articles.
Citizens anticipate the Musical Union orchestra in their annual concert Monday evening at the new opera house. The venue suits band music well and a delightful evening is expected. Advertisement notes Thiesen's Talcum powder priced at 10 cents.
Frank C. Payne advance manager of the Chaperon opera company reports Muscatine hotels are filled with steady business leaving over 60 performers with uncertain lodging. He urged local residents to host company members in private rooms as Manager Kemble offers to coordinate accommodations. Payne plans to have members write ahead and notify Kemble of available rooms.
Twenty three musicians will perform at the annual Muscatine Musical Union concert at the Grand with soloists. Tickets cost fifty cents as usual.
The Journal reports a school popularity contest in the city with Third ward leading after more than a hundred votes. Fourth ward Cedar Street East Hill First and other schools follow as pupils rally for prize box seating at the opera house.
Mrs Henry Freyermuth and her infant were thrown from a buggy near Park Place after a horse frightened by a street car shied. The baby suffered minor bruises while both occupants escaped serious injury. Mrs Freyermuth resides in the country and was en route home.
Preparations for the noble murder case include E M Warner retained to defend Kid Noble for the Tom Morgan killing. Prosecution led by Ed P Ingham with J R Hanley while defense partners Mc Caskrin McCaskrin of Rock Island and Warner of this city handle Noble's side. Trial likely postponed.
The next trial is the Trott case against the Rock Island railroad for $20,000, sent back to the supreme court for anew. The Noble case, the term’s last jury matter, likely won’t start until next Wednesday barring any state-fought continuance.
Benjamin J. Whitsit of Mercer county traveled to Muscatine to find Orton McPhersons, a trusted employee who disappeared two weeks ago after wiring for his trunk and wages. Whitsit left funds and clothing with the sheriff pending the boy’s return and repayment.
Attorney J R Hanley was appointed yesterday by the board of supervisors to assist County Attorney Ed Ingham in prosecuting the notorious Kid Noble. Hanley has been very successful in similar cases, and the board judges the choice wise. The Noble trial promises substantial public interest.
On Friday patrons may reserve seats for the Musical Union orchestra concert at the opera house cigar stand. Tickets are moving fast and early reservations are advised to secure the best seats.
Special prices attract crowds as seat sales open Friday morning for 35 and 50 cent tickets. The notice markets a lively program with comedy and dramatic scenes expected to entertain local audiences.
Mrs. John Mahin came home last evening after a stay in Chicago visiting her son and his family for several days.
Evening advertisement touts Thiesen's talcum powder as a cooling remedy priced at i0c per box with emphasis on refreshing comfort for users.
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