Dedicatory Service Planned for Greenwood Cemetery Chapel
The dedicatory services for the Greenwood cemetery chapel will be held at 3 15 Sunday afternoon led by Rev C L Stafford of the First Methodist church. Ministers of city churches are urged to attend. The program includes hymns prayers scripture readings addresses and the presentation of the building to the city by builder J E Howe. A letter from Dr Stafford invites pastors to participate in the service on May 12 1901 in Muscatine Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Cemetery
the Journal
C. L. Stafford
First Methodist Church
M. E
L. B. Hix
U. B. Church
Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Fowler
First Baptist Church
Liter
Pastor Friends Church
M. I. Gordon
Herr
Congregational Church
Stafford
Muscatine
Cemetery
East Fourth Street
Muscatine Man Goes to National Convention
Cedar Rapids won the next annual Iowa State Federation of Labor convention in Sioux City defeating Council Bluffs Keokuk and Burlington. Officers elected include President Arthur E Holder Des Moines Vice president L M Jaeger Burlington Secretary treasurer J H Strief Sioux City. Delegates to the AFL include Carl S Evans Muscatine. Resolutions supported Cedar Rapids strikers while a tax for their aid failed. A three member committee was named to reintegrate Iowa miners unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Council Bluffs
Keokuk
Burlington
Arthur E. Holder
Des Moines
L. M. Jaeger
J. H. Strief
J. H. Stew
Art
A. Holder
H. A. Keasey
American Federation of Labor
Carl S. Evans
Muscatine
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Miners’ Unions of
Iowa
One of the Two Women Delegates
Frederick, May 11. The general conference of the United Brethren church convened in this city for about twelve days. About 500 ministers and laymen from most states, Europe and Canada attend, with a 100th anniversary celebration of the denomination. The conference has 140 ministerial and 62 lay delegates, including two women Miss Ella Niswonger and Mrs Geisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Niswonger
Central Illinois
Geisler
Iowa
Musicale in Miniature at Dillaway Home
Ex-Speaker Reed admitted to federal court in New York for the Southern District. The Muscatine event featured Mrs. L Lane instructing fifteen pupils in classical piano pieces with an appreciative audience and a strong teacher performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillaway
West Fourth Street
Lane
Robert Jackson
Gertrude Titus
L. Gregh
Seymour Smith
Wilma Holcomb
Helen Grosskraus
Mgne Swic
Ethel Riemcke
Bessie Narvis
H. Lichner
Gavotte
Engleman
Helen Martin
Reed
Southern District of
New York
Keota and Key West Cigars Prove Quality Across Shades
A cigar vendor touts Keota five cent, Key West ten cent, and 3 for 4 assortments, asserting uniform quality regardless of shade. The wrapper is the only distinguishing feature as they promise all products are “all right.”
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Key West 10
Cigarist A H Wagner Featured In The Orient
A brief notice highlights A H Wagner, noted cigar maker, in The Oriental edition. It references his latest offerings and the shop's storefront presence, signaling a local interest item for readers.
Partnership Formed With Educator To Lead Muscatine College
F H Shinn announces accepting Prof W D Peck of Galesburg Ill as partner and instructor director of the Muscatine Business College. Peck will begin work by June 15 to run the school throughout the summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Business College
W. D. Peck
Galesburg
Hil
F. H. Shinn
River Traffic And Shipping Update In Illinois And Iowa
Sam Mitten and family moved from Moline to Muscatine aboard the Young last night as the water gauge shows a 2 inch fall. The Young will resume regular Davenport trips tomorrow for passengers, departing about 6:30 a.m. The U S Lighthouse boat Lily passed this port on its way downriver. The Dubuque and Lily will be up river tomorrow toward St Paul. Fish markets report scarcity as fishermen bring in fewer catches.
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Sam Mitten
Moline
Muscatine
Davenport
U. S
Lily
Dubuque
St. Paul
High School Club Supper Aids State Meet Trip
The High School Athletic Club supper at Congregational church proved the season’s most successful social. Mothers and girls served meals as the high school orchestra played. Proceeds support travel to the state track meet in Grinnell with Capt. Chas. Riemcke Ray Batterson Fay Bennison and Geo. Reimcke leading the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Congregational Church
Capt
Chas. Riemcke
Ray Batterson Fay Bennison
Geo. Reimcke
Grinnell
Partners Sought to Handle Growing Attendance
The notice states the proprietor seeks a partner due to rising patronage. After careful consideration of many applicants, the owner anticipates improved service during the busy season by sharing responsibilities with a partner.
Lily aids levee duty on river trip to St Louis and Peoria
The lighthouse tender Lily arrived from St Paul and spent hours at the Davenport levee. Commanders Harris and Egan oversee the vessel returning from St Paul to St Louis, then up the Illinois River toward Peoria. The ship has a new hull costing 19000 dollars and can reach ten miles per hour.
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Davenport
Lily
St. Paul
A. R. Harris
W. C. Egan
St. Louis
Illinois River
Peoria
Egan
Eucaline Promoted as Powerful Home Antiseptic
Advertised as a superior antiseptic and deodorant for home use. Claims to prevent diseases affecting mucous membranes such as diphtheria and bronchitis. Also suggested for use in sick rooms and available at all druggists.
A New Fast Record By the Black Diamond Express
Train No 9 on the Lehigh Valley railroad set a new speed record on April 2 1901 with 171 1 miles in 179 minutes averaging 53 3 mph. Allowing 28 minutes for stops the schedule would show 171 1 miles in 151 minutes or 67 9 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Towanda
Geneva
Ceecee
Manchester
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McColm Dry Goods Co
Adies
Mustin
McColm Dry Goods Company
Order of Services
J. E. Howe
Rev .Stafford
Rev. Murphy
Co. L. Stafford
M. E. Church
Muscatine, Ia
F. A. Neidig
E. 2Nd Street
Musicale IN Miniature
Sandler
E. Meyer
A. H. Wagner
River Bulletin
LaCrosse
LeClaire
Lt. Louis
Tees Eee Eee
Prof. Shinn
Jas. O’toole
New Shop
Sycamore St
Black Diamond Express
Cedar Street
Fred Daut Co
Geo. W. Keckler
East Eighth Street
H. P
G. W. F. Box
City
Geo
Boone Street
Rail
West Seventh Street
7Th St
East Second Street
Townsend
Slik
Kindler Avenue
M. Havercamp
Hotel Delano
New Century Restaurant
Front Street
E. O. Burnside
Argyle Street
Dubuque, Ia
Mackey
Durant
E. Kleinmeyer
Wilton
B. Kook
Board of Engineers
Geo. A. Zeller
S. 4Th St
City and Farm
H. H. Arnold
Second St
Musdatine
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