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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1901

Page

4

Bank Statement for Cook Musser & Co Iowa Muscatine 11911

A historical bank statement from Muscatine Iowa shows assets of 1 114 778.77 with real property and personal property values. It lists liabilities including paid up capital 75 000.00 and deposits 993 763.12. Signatures of M Musser president and S B Cook cashier certify accuracy before May notary.

Marined Ins Ou Gad Cece Gs Cg Acvenps Ormt Acceos Cabb Eee Bub Pour Cs Bocca Akeast Burpius Fond M. Musser S B. Cook P. M. Musser S. B. Cook William D. Bote A Fuusnck Cc. Couk

Poetry from Bridgeport writers thrills Muscatine readers

In Bridgeport Standard two poems by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parker Jean attract Muscatine attention. Mr Dean, brother of Dr. H. M. Dean, writes of Easter faith and resurrection with vivid biblical imagery and calls for a full attendance at a Noble Redmen meeting Thursday evening.

Bridgeport Standard Bridgeport Connecticut Lee Parker Jean Dean H. M. Dean

Muscatine High School Athletes Remain Split Over Grinnell Trip

Dissent among students rises as the athletic club debates sending four or five riders to the Grinnell State meet while only two or three might be funded. George Riemcke is favored to win the bicycle contest and bring credit to Muscatine High School, though concern grows over other candidates and the number of expenses the association will bear.

Grinnell George Riemcke Grinnel Muscatine High School

American Triumph in Amateur Tennis Semi Final

American player defeated J F Marshall in the semi final round of the amateur championship yesterday, advancing in the all comers bracket by a score of 3 to 1.

J. F. Marshall

Wrestling match set at Colliseum May 18

Oscar Wasem to face the Terrible Turk Mournadouth in Burlington in a best two of three falls catch style match with a $100 forfeit. The event takes place May 18 in the Colliseum.

Burlington Oscar Wasem Mournadouth Colliseum

Detroit and Milwaukee take decisive wins yesterday

Detroit defeated Milwaukee by 9 runs while Baltimore topped Philadelphia 14 to 10 and Boston beat Washington 7 to 3. Today Chicago visits Cleveland and Washington hosts Baltimore with Philadelphia visiting Boston.

Detroit Baltimore Wioorvision Boston Philadelphia Milwaukee Washington Chicago Cleveland

Statement of Muscatine Savings Bank Condition 1901

The Muscatine Savings Bank, organized in Iowa and located in Muscatine, reports its condition as of April 24 1901 to the State Auditor. It lists assets including cash on hand and deposits drawn on solvent banks, with total assets and liabilities detailed, noting no sight deposits and a total liabilities figure.

Iowa Muscatine Ee Eee Actina Fhe Bank Imp N. B York Hanover N. Y Chicago Nat'l Bk Dawnport St. Louis National Bank of Com Kansas City Iowa National Bank Des Niue First National Burlington National State Bk Louisa Co. Nat'l ‘Bank Columbus Junction Farmers’ and Merchants’State Bk Col. Junction The Muscatine Savings Bank State OF Iowa J. Muscatine County P. W. Francis Henry Jayne L. G. Burnett H. G. Scroemaker

American Player Wins

London reports C. E. Sands, an American, wins a tennis match extending his success abroad. The brief item notes the victory but provides few details on opponent, venue, or event date.

London C. E. Sands

Pittsburg Beats Chicago 8 to 0 in Eight Innings

In a striking early game Pittsburg blanked Chicago 8 to 0 over eight innings. The score shows Pittsburg dominant offense and solid pitching as Chicago struggles to respond. A clear mound performance sets Pittsburg ahead in this matchup.

Matchups Set for Baseball Rivalries Across Cities

Pittsburg visits Chicago while St Louis hosts Cincinnati and Brooklyn faces Boston. Philadelphia travels to New York as four classic city clashes unfold this season with early standings at stake.

National League Ka FE Eeeneee Cincinnati Brookly Pittsburg Boston St. Louis Dsuaspcevesceeeel Chicago New York Philadelphia Brooklyn

East Hill School plans spark Muscatine tax election

Voters will decide next Monday whether to tax for a new East Hill School. Architect Zeidler designed a brick, 400-student building with 8 rooms, 12 foot ceilings, 70 foot tower, slate roof if funds allow, and space for future steam heating. Some directors favor a smaller Keckerville plan at about half the cost to ease crowding across multiple schools.

Muscatine East Hill City Hall Court House Board of Education Zeidler Olds’ Block Keckierville Cedar Street Third Ward Kecklerville

Ellendale: New Minnesota town aims to be regional hub

Ellendale opens midway between Albert Lea and Owatonna on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern line now extended northward. The company plans to make Ellendale the sole town between Albert Lea and Owatonna with a large supporting territory. Prospective pioneers are urged to investigate at once with all lines of business needed. For information contact R. J. Dobell in Cooleysville or Thomas H. Brown in Sioux Falls.

Ellendale Albert Lea Owatonna Minn Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway R. J. Dobell Cooleysville Oklahoma Kansas Mr. Scott Scott West 2Nd St Muscatine H. H. Arnold P. S Muscatine la

Low Tuesday fares offered through April 20 1901

Exceedingly low one way rates in effect on Tuesdays until April 20 1901. For details contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G P and T A Marshall.

Iowa Central Geo. S. Batty G. P T. A Marshall

Excur sions to California at record low fares by Iowa Central

Go to California on Iowa Central railway excursions every Tuesday through April 30 1901 at lower single trip rates. Tickets also sold to Washington Idaho Montana Oregon and British Columbia at unheard of low prices. For full details contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Iowa Central Railway Washington Idaho Montana Oregon British Columbia Iowa Central Geo. S. Batty G. P T. A Marshalltown

California Tourist Car Service Shifts to Tuesdays

The Iowa Central Railway announces that starting March 15 1901 the regular Pullman gas lighted tourist cars between Minneapolis and Los Angeles will operate on Tuesdays each week instead of Wednesdays. The service remains the most direct route for California tourists.

California Iowa

Guaranteed Salary Opportunity Ad for Stafford Press

Men and women of good address sought to represent us with travel and local duties. $900 guaranteed yearly plus commissions and expenses, rapid advancement with an old established house. Grand chance for earnest individuals to secure a pleasant and permanent position. Write at once. Stafford Press, 23 Church St., New Haven, Conn.

Stafford Press Church St New Haven Conn

Muscatine Bank Ledger Totals Show Large Assets and Deposits

A Muscatine bank report lists assets including cash on hand 470.8, debts discounted under $480,081.81, and real property value at 231,074.87. It notes drafts on Davenport and other banks, with total assets 8748,645.87 and various deposits and profits values.

Columbus Jct Iowa Wilton Savings Bank Wilton Junction Crigcemo Davenport National Bank Davenport Iowa National Bank People’s State Bank West Liberty Louisa Co. Natl Bank

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