The Journal Highlights Town Gossip And Travel
The Journal notes arrivals and movements in Keswick, Barnes, Letts, Davenport, and West Liberty. Items include Mr and Mrs Morgan Shaw welcoming a daughter, W W Wilson from Keswick changing cars, Cr H Core en route home, Attorney McIntosh on legal business, and Mr and Mrs Will Battey visiting from Davenport. Also advertised are lace curtains at Geo B Jackson and fresh pies at Weisse's bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney McIntosh
West Liberty
City
W. H. Ellis
Letts
Davenport
Local notes on trials and town events
The report lists a pending motion for a new trial in a John perjury case to be heard before Judge Bollinger in Davenport with arrival times noted. It mentions artesian well plans by Co P Teeple in Weed Park, a resignation at Neidig Book Store, a postponed high school debating society event, and upcoming commencements from Northern Illinois College of Law. It also describes Pauchet's band seeking support to locate the Fiftieth Iowa Regimental Band in Muscatine, a possible school board meeting, and Y M C A by law changes after a board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Bollinger
Davenport
Pauchet
Iowa
Muscatine
Muscatine Wants Fiftieth Iowa Band As Keokuk Loses Favor
Muscatine musicians press for Pauchet's band to win the Fiftieth Iowa Band honor as Keokuk may lose the band. Burlington critics question relocation while Muscatine supporters argue Pauchet's lineup is best. Band transfers and local effort hinge on community work and city backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Keokuk
Pauchet
Burlington
Ottumwa
T. B. Boyer
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine Leader Attends Iowa Printing Trades Meeting
Carl S Evans of Muscatine leads delegation to the Iowa Printing Trades association and Iowa Federation of Labor in Sioux City. Officials, including J F Byrne Ottumwa, discuss arbitration and wage agreements requiring International Typographical union approval before signing. Mayor Burton welcomes delegates as sessions begin with receptions and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa Printing Trades’ Association
Iowa Federation of Labor
Iowa Printing Trades Association
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Armory
Carl S. Evans
Muscatine
International Typographical Union
Iowa
Burton
Byrne
F. H. Lawrence
E. W. Caldwell
South Dakota Farms Booklet Promotes New Rail Route
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway has issued an illustrated booklet titled South Dakota Farms describing the Aberdeen to Missouri River region. The new line provides railway access to a previously underserved area. To obtain a copy, send a two cent stamp to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Aberdeen
Missouri River
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Notable Local Travelers and Visitors in City Notes
A string of brief city items lists residents and visitors including John C. Wilson from Chicago, Quince Coder from Letts, J W Dyson from South English, and Mrs J P Ryan visiting Wilton. Also mentions transport uses from the Young Line and a few errands such as repairs at Whisler's and a meal at New Century restaurant.
Out for murder in Riverside woman kills colt in Yatton home
Miss Katie Hack aged about 45 living alone at Yatton killed a young colt owned by Miss Belle Boy's children. She will be tried for insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Katie Hack
Yatton
Belle
Typewriters and Supplies Bargains and Rentals
Typewriters and supplies available with a large stock and new Olivers kept on hand. Machines rented from $2.50 per month upward. Full line of test ribbons on the market. Call or telephone F. H. Shinn, Typewriter Expert at Care Muscatine Business College. A kind word opens the hearts of the sad and weary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Shinn
Care Muscatine Business College
Gibson Heater praised as space efficient locomotive feed water unit
The Gibson Heater Co of Muscatine Iowa receives praise in The Engineer Cleveland Ohio for a compact horizontal cylinder feed water heater designed for railroad locomotives. It integrates with engine boiler space, raises feed water temperature, and includes a bypass feed to operate with the heater out of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Heater Co
the Engineer
Cleveland
Wm. A. Gibson
Muscatine
Louisa county approves Muscatine Island levee work claims
At a late board meeting, the Louisa county supervisors examined and allowed claims for work on the Muscatine Island levee. Warrants were ordered drawn from the Muscatine Island levee repair fund to pay contractors including Tom Hackett, Martin Claus Schmidt, Frank Chenowith, James McCormick, and related charges totaling specific amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Island Levee
Louisa County Board of Supervisors
Muscatine Island
Ormor
Ccee
Tom Hackett
Pheettsanenselle Martin
Claus Schmidt
Frank Chenowith
James McCormick
Ois Vices Cainescws
Night Luncheon Showcases Postum and Grape-Nuts Benefits
A high school girl grains health by switching from coffee to Postum and Grape-Nuts after coffee causes sleepiness and nervousness. She details breakfast changes, clearer head, rosy cheeks, and rapid health gains. The Postum Cereal Co. invites contact for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Probate Notice of Sawyer Will in Muscatine County
On April 2 1901 the District Court of Muscatine opened a will for Samuel F Sawyer deceased and set June 4 1901 for hearing and probate. Any interested party may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate Muscatine April 25 1901 Clerk C J Richman affixed seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Said
Samuel F. Sawyer
Muscatine
C. J. Richman
CareKcannes Ff Everetttarnerese
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Claim
Muscatine resident Frank Royster testifies to relief from back pain and kidney secretions after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Havercamp's pharmacy. Ad proclaims 59 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as US agents, urging readers to remember the brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Frank Royster
Clinton Street
Musser’s
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan's
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Daily Journal
George Bros
Tin
Wade
Luise Battey
West Sth
Glover
McBride & Cope’s
City Drug Store
John A. Robbins
Olds Block
Mrs. Morgan Shaw
W. W. Wilson
Keswick
Cr. H. Core
Barnes
Geo. B. Jackson's
Weisse’s
Will Battey
Illinois
P. Teeple
Wilton
Weed Park
Leonard Umschied
Neidig
High School Debating Society
Ilnois College of Law
Dixon
Thomas H. Brannan
Y. M. C. A. Board of
Prof. Schall
S. T. Sinnett
J. E. Hoopes
A. J. Neidig
A. J. Weaver
J. A. Robbins
H. H. Arnold
Fred Beach
W. W. McQuesten
Har
Defiance
E. G. Barnard
Fred Giesenhaus
Hartman & Eitman
H. M. Bitzer
Fiftieth Regi
Boyer
J. B. Kindig
Caughlan
National Guard
Byers
Carl Evans
South Dakota Farms
John C. Wilson
Henry Achter
Quince Coder
C. Wilson
Whisler’s
West Second Street
John Axmear
J. P. Ryan
J. W. Dyson
South English
E. B. Tucker
Columbus Junction
Will Hartman
la Grille & Son
O. P. Dean
Cotter
New Century Restaurant
Front Street
J. A. J. Klein
Titus & Jackson
Celia Brigham
Jessamy
Rose Kern
Des Moines
Henry Vail
Keota
Mrs. Vail
Mr. Vail
Geo. Wiles
Marshalltown
Banner Lodge
Aere
TR Aera
Seth Ee Ee
Gibson
State of Iowa
Muscatine County
Less
F. N. Beacom
Mancukst&én
McBride @ Cops
J. J. Havercamp
G. A. Riemcke
Pearl City
Musquitine Tribe
Maccabee Hall
Hagerman
Sachem
F. Washburn
W. W. Crocxer
W. Pave Bogaro
Hawkeye Lodge
U Scumyea G. Suarnit
W. F. W. Evexesmeren
Washington
G. A. Riewer
M. Be
Gro
C. Winn
DE Molay
I. O& Oo
F. Miriam Lodge
D. of BR
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Basta Speers
Cedar Street
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Olds’ Block
Beat Townsiaer
V. C. Clar Kxresne
Muscatine Camp
B. Fox
J. M. Conner
M. B. A. Bend City
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
P. Hall
Iowa Avenue
J. M. Butisa
C. CH
Howl
R. and
A. OO
UL. W
Eagle Lodge
Second Street
A. J. Bancen
Hows
Recorder
E. H. Dot
K. O. T. M. Muscatine
Macabee Hall
Fiseh’s
G. W. Corgeaston
J. W. Haun
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Fisch
McOulie BE. Wiles
Mary FE. Peck
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo
Q T. Howango
P. Dar
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