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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
5
Local notices report travel for residents to Davenport and Des Moines, illnesses and recoveries, upcoming lectures by W H Ord, and social moves from families on Cypress and East Eighth streets. Mill operations at Hershey run smoothly after gear repairs as neighborhood incidents include a streetcar collision near Second Street and a horse scare.
John A. Linder of Humeston Iowa endorses Beggs' Hair Renewer as a guaranteed remedy for scalp diseases. Claims it stops hair loss and restores natural growth and color. Sold by all druggists.
At a Monday meeting of the Excelsior Hose company in their quarters, Walter Cohn was chosen Foreman with Larry Flannery as First Assistant Foreman and Fred Walton as Second Assistant Foreman. Frank P. Anson was re-elected Treasurer for a twenty-fifth term, with Larry Horan as Financial Secretary and Martin Flannery as Recording Secretary. The group, like the Rescues and Reliefs, voted unanimously to participate in the city fire department parade.
Mrs. Adam Schreiber credits Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup with saving her baby from croup in Chattanooga Tennessee. The advertisement claims thousands of children saved annually and guarantees a cure for throat and lung troubles, sold by all druggists.
The gasoline yacht Iowa owned by Henry Manthey and Ted Lee was launched yesterday afternoon just above the warehouse. It was built over the winter by Henry Manthey, a South Muscatine resident, with satisfactory results as the river fell five inches in twenty four hours. The Young arrived from Burlington last evening and departed for Davenport this morning.
Reindl and Reindl architects offer planning and architectural services from their office at 109 Second Street on the second floor.
Halstead and Son offer painting and papering services ready to handle your interior upgrade promptly. Schedule now for timely home improvements and reliable workmanship.
New York May 9 The Couquet and St Nicholas hurdle races will be run at Morris Park today under the auspices of the Westchester Racing Association.
Neighborhood notes from Muscatine recount Bridgeford and wife of Duncan visiting Muscatine on Sunday. J. R. Boruff and family plus Master Chet and William Boruff traveled there Saturday. Mr. Brookhart and granddaughter Miss Hattie Chapman visited on Saturday. Floyd Hesman visited his sister Mrs. J. R. Boruff Sunday afternoon. Alex Boruff planned to take his plow to the shop Monday morning. Miss Anna Lutz spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. J. A. Kistler. Mr. Williams hauled sand for a new house.
Ferdinand and surrounding community report social visits church announcements and upcoming events. Oberlin residents share news of family visits vessels and farm work while noting rains improved gardens and steady business at the Hazel Dell school and Albert Nelsons sale with prices.
Residents report gatherings and visits across Cedar Bethel Letts and surrounding areas. Mentions include Miss Effie Lee in Cairo and trips by Ina Lupton Eva Lee and Ethel Johnston. A May 18 1900 Letts commencement is announced along with several buggy rides and prayer meeting attendance.
Grandview reports many residents plan to attend the funeral of Rev. Judith in Muscatine this afternoon. Several locals are noted visiting Muscatine and surrounding areas during the week.
For all sores ulcers wounds burns and skin diseases Beggs' German Salve claims immediate relief and permanent cure. C H Lidell of Nevada Missouri says it gave relief from piles and a guaranteed remedy endorsed by physicians available at all druggists.
The Pearl City Driving club has improved the Fair Grounds track for fast driving and plans bi weekly matinees to showcase local horse speed. Noted horses include Alix the queen of the turf, bred in Muscatine and owned by F C Sayles of Providence.
Des Moines reports average weekly temperature near normal but cooler than last week. Frosts on 3rd 4th and 5th iced shallow water in spots. apples plums and cherries suffered little, Tender vegetation injured on low ground. Soil drying and need for rain followed by heavy weekend showers improve corn planting and crop outlook. J. R. Sage director.
Mrs Jas McKilligan Jr has visited Davenport this week to assist Mae E Doran who underwent a severe surgical operation.
Riverside reports rising river conditions with heavy rain in the past two days. Prices: butter 15 cents, hogs 4.75, eggs 9 cents. Cattle train eastbound. two Jews buy iron. Mottet sisters start new east town house. John Newton and daughter to Iowa City. Creamery paid April cream 15 then 13 cents. Whetstine sells land near town, moves to Iowa City. noted as old soldier. Rev C Wendle visits town.
Elmer Coss and family plan a move to Atalissa Iowa. A fine rain refreshed pasture and hay land. Adam Otto, the new harnessmaker, will move into the old Christian home Wednesday. Rev L A Crull preached well at the M E church last Sunday. Township trustees bought a new grader for trial and it is praised as a good machine. Pro Robertson of Muscatine will preach next Sunday at 11 am at the M E church.
For the week ending May 8 1900 uncalled mail includes men George Akins Roy Barrows Henry Brown Geo A Bry ant Ira A Cate Hiram Deck J A Hawley J Hebing Fred Johnston FE G Marsh Chas H Mason Frank Mc Bride Lester McCormick Mr Nelson Prett Reed R T D Thompson and women Miss Daisy Lieber knecht Mrs Norah McElroy Miss Clara Pallett. Callers must say advertised W L Roach P M W A Bible house may send out living offers.
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