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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
2
Saturday notes from Muscatine describe arrivals and departures of residents and visitors such as Rev J B Parmalee Edith Hoover Mrs Harry Davidson J McDonald K Van Camp Dr G Gibson and many others along with local business activity like the Firefly train service and the Rock Island Brewing Company work. The piece also covers upcoming club meetings and local notices.
In a brief remark the financier Russell Sage said he would not play cards because he is too wealthy to afford the pastime. The comment reflects his wealth and frugal stance toward leisure games.
A brief item notes the arrival of unfamiliar visitors and the community's lighthearted reaction as residents greet the newcomers. The fragment mentions the number 19 and a playful exclamation about introductions.
The speaker urges diversified farming and stock raising, predicting widespread sheep flocks on farms nationwide within years. He argues sheep offer money and steady returns if farmers care for older flocks, and advises young farmers with limited means to start with a small flock to reap profits.
A weekly list shows numerous transfers of land in Muscatine and surrounding townships including deeds by Sywassink, Reeves, Heinly, and Walsh along with others. The county Republican convention met at the court house with 17 delegates elected to the state and congressional conventions in Des Moines.
James Dugan to build a square four room cottage. Lumber rafts arrive for Muscatine and Hershey companies. Foreman Frank Link takes leave. gas burners tested then Kerosenes preferred. Hose club meets. streetcar schedule shifts boost Frank Minder to car commuting life. Samuel Kinsley hires out to haul lumber with crew. A large party greets L Angersbachs. South Muscatine sees widespread home renovations. New York druggists form a retail chain group to rival department stores.
Frost barely touched West Liberty with light damage none reported. Local clergy plan pulpit exchanges with Nichols pastor next Sunday. Hise house to be moved east of the depot. Children enjoyed hanging may baskets. J W Williams ill with a carbuncle but improving to support his family. Artesian well water flow strong since May 1. Several residents ill or traveling. neighbors adapt to a green, active town.
J Storms travels on business in Ohio. Mrs Contriman recovering and able to sit up. Asparagus crop nearly harvested unless rain comes. Jas Strouse ill for a week but improve. G W Webster health improved and went to Muscatine Thursday. Mrs L O Kemp went to Columbus Junction after telegram on sister’s illness.
A widower believes neighbors suspect he plans to remarry, prompting social scrutiny and rumors. He contends no vows are set, just thoughts about companionship.
Special Deputy State Game Warden I D Fisher arrested a 2000 foot long seine worth 150 dollars near Prairie du Chien. Two suspected fishers fled by boat as the net was seized and burned. warrants issued. Earlier reports claim 18000 pounds of fish were taken from a Wisconsin lake by the same parties.
Joel W. Longnecker of Chicago was elected department commander of the G A R at Jacksonville Illinois. Other officers include R L Laws medical director Galesburg Rev S W Thornton chaplain Fred N Boynton senior vice commander T F Blankley junior vice commander Charles Partridge assistant adjutant general and W H Rose assistant quartermaster general. Peoria will host the next state encampment and delegates heard a gavel crafted from Lincoln era cabin timbers.
Berlin reports that a Fort Wayne Knitting Co representative hired many Cheranitz knitters under a $5,000 binding contract and left without hindrance. Papers also note another American agent in Chemnitz pursuing a similar errand and call for German authorities to intervene, deeming the methods illegal.
The Marriageable Benefit association of Champaign Illinois received its charter and plans to fund marriages by providing policies enabling young people of limited means to start a home. Members who marry and receive insurance money exit the organization. In West Branch Michigan James Demars, a construction train laborer, fell from a train on the Cameron branch of Michigan Central and lost both legs.
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