Local notices list sales visits and transport details
Daily city brief items report Hammock sale at Scheetz s and painting services by Kemptrer. It notes N E Stephens of Wapello in town on business, assorted fruit at Wheeler s, and monument orders to Vanatta. Also mentions Mrs Kate Hoffman visiting, and various train movements including Lutz Dreier and Ford Reppert heading to Rock Island Bayfield Oskaloosa Letts and Lexington Mo. Mrs C W Kemble and Miss Lelia Lowe are out of town travel notices. Mrs Fred Kaufman gravely ill at 80.
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Miss Postalwaite
Rock Island
Kalona
Company C
New Armory Hall
Fred Jones
Atalissa
F. H. Shinn
Muscatine
W. D. Peck
Sadie Shinn
Olive Foster
Surprise Society Gatherings Honor Local Ladies
Mrs. Will Gallagher and Mrs. H. C. Wenak hosted about forty friends who arrived unannounced to a double-house and shared music and a 4 o'clock supper. Mrs. Frank Bishop hosted a dinner for her mother Mrs. E. A. Moffett’s sixty ninth birthday, a surprise party with warm notes of esteem. Mrs. Moffett returned to Wapello today.
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Will Gallagher
H. C. Wenak
Locust Street
Frank Bishop
E. A. Moffett
Dance at Chayka's Grocery Draws Twelve Couples
Twelve couples enjoyed a pleasant evening at a dance held over Chayka's grocery on Ninth street. The event lasted late with ice cream and cake served. Music by Al Camerest and Will Tiecke received strong appreciation.
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Chayka’s
Ninth Street
al. Camerest
Will Tiecke
Red Paint Store Promises Souvenirs on Lighted Avenue
Ev Brandenburg announces more souvenirs for all visitors at the Red Paint Store on Lighted Avenue tomorrow evening. After a disappointing opening night Ev says there will be enough for everyone and invites the public to obtain a free keepsake.
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Ev. Brandenburg
Erain
We Sell Bicycles Cheapest at Schmidt & Son Co
Local shop H Schmidt and Son Co advertises bicycles priced at eight nine and nineteen dollars. The posting highlights low cost options and urges customers to visit the store for deals on two wheelers.
Wheeler's Offer on Choice Sweet Oranges at Ten Cents a Dozen
Local ads note oranges priced at 10 cents per dozen at Wheeler's. Various regional residents travel by Firefly and Helen Blair trains to visit Davenport, Fairport, Kalona, and Rock Island. Dr. Harrison, eye specialist, will be at Thiesen's grocery store all of next week.
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Wheeler's
We Have the Greatest Assortment of Bicycles
H Schmidt and Son Co advertises a wide bicycle selection with prices from four to eighty five dollars and highlights a new Niagara bicycle at seventeen dollars as a featured beauty.
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Niagara
H. Schmidt & Son Co
Notice to Bicycle Riders Enforce Sidewalk Ordinances
Public notice announces enforcement of bicycle sidewalk riding and riding after dark without lights. All riders must comply. W. R. Rice, Marshal.
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W. R. Rice
Big in store ads and local travel notes fill page five
Croquet set sale at Scheetzs and real estate bargains at Kemble’s headline a page five roundup. Davis cake flour at Wheeler’s and fresh vegetables at Wheelers plus imports and trains from Davenport and Letts. Several residents travel aboard the Helen Blair, Firefly, and El Paso limited, with social calls and market lists in a bustling local update.
Musical Union Orchestra to debut at Grand Opera House
The Musical Union orchestra makes its first appearance at the new Grand Opera house next Monday evening. Tickets sales exceed previous annual concerts, and the program promises one of the best ever rendered, offering a delightful evening for all who attend this musical event of the year.
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Musical Union Orchestra
New Grand Opera House
Chicago Markets Mixed Grain and Live Stock Report
Chicago markets report through H J Toher brokers with May wheat at 74% to 75 cents and July at 7453, corn around 60 cents, oats about 29 to 34 cents, and pork lard ribs and hogs showing modest moves. Northwest wheat receipts show Minneapolis and Duluth totals, Liverpool wheat steady with higher corn, and day clearances for wheat flour corn oats.
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Chicago
Tod-Y-Ysd
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Arm Amputation Feared After Saw In Letts Area
Perry Axtel suffered a severe arm cut in a saw near Letts yesterday and may lose his limb. A freight engine derailed west of the depot with no serious damage reported. Local residents planned to attend commencement at Ainsworth tonight and several townsfolk were noted in transit or visiting. editor Todd and attorneys McVay and Riley were among those in town.
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Perry Axtel
Columbus Junction
Letts
Ainsworth
W. M. Singleton
Conesville
N. Cecil
W. P. Paugh
Muscatine
John Benson
Westbrook
Lettsville
FE. R. Lacey
Dr. Hubbard
Todd
The
Safeguard
P. T. McVay
Wapello
Ella Dunlavey
Bloormfeld
James Heimick
Heimick
Mary L. Schrock
Waterloo
Iowa
American Home Finding Association of
Ottumwa
H. G. Simpson
Mt. Vernon
Prof. Simpson
Dandy New Bicycle at H Schmidt and Son Go
A dandy new bicycle is advertised at H Schmidt and Son Co offering stylish design, quality wheels and reliable performance for local riders seeking a modern ride. The catalog highlights comfort features and affordable pricing for weekday shoppers.
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H. Schmidt & Son Go
Obituary Notice Mary Fry Passes in Cedar Township
Word reached the city this morning of the death of Mrs Mary Fry at her Cedar township home. In her 86th year she had lived in Muscatine county since 1855 and was the mother of Mrs Joseph Morrison of this city. A paralysis stroke two weeks earlier ended her long life.
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Mary Fry
Cedar Township
Fry
Muscatine County
Joseph Morrison
Melpine Baby Patterson Dies After Illness
Gladwin McKinley Patterson, six months old, died yesterday after illness since birth. He was born Oct. 17, 1901 near Melpine and is mourned by parents C. M. and A. J. Patterson, two sisters Florence and Fern, and brothers Guy Earl Lee and Elden. Funeral at Melpine church Saturday at 2 PM with Rev. Howe presiding.
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C. M
A. J. Patterson
Melpine
Gladwin McKinley Patterson
Charles Patterson
Florence
Fern
Guy
Earl
Lee
Elden
Melpine Church
Howe
Sweetland
River Forecast for Mississippi Rises Between Dubuque and Muscatine
The 7.9 River forecast ending 8 a m Saturday May 10, 1902 notes the Mississippi River will continue to rise slowly between Dubuque and Muscatine. The report records Weather Bureau readings and river level expectations for the period, with emphasis on navigation impacts and regional water conditions.
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Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
Wheeler's Teas and Coffees Delighting Local Guests
A choice line of fine teas and coffees invites customers to enjoy curated blends at Wheeler's, emphasizing variety, aroma, and seasonal offerings for daily tastings and take-home options.
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Wheeler's
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Henry Smith
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Charles F. Gray
C. A. Mitchell
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Herman Leibbe
W. M. Burns
West Brookfield
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Fred Block
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Lucie Block
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Sam Sawyer
St. John's
Wm. Reddick
William
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Otto Schmidt
Birdie Kirchner
Bainbridge
Ohio
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Trenton
Mr. Stablein
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el Paso Limited
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