Henry Butz's Fair Bazaar Promises Underwear and Notions
Notes from the city show Henry Butz's Fair featuring underwear hosiery and notions. Several residents travel to Davenport on the Firefly including Mr and Mrs C Dyson Mrs J W Grimes Mrs Chas McDermott and James Letts. Bertha Kirsch's body arrives with Albert Knoblich and wife from Chicago. Local notices urge using the Journal lost and found.
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Mrs. C. Dyson
Davenport
Chas. McDermott and Son
Albert Knoblich
Chicago
Miss Bertha 3
S. Kirsch
Spring Seat Posts Offer Bicycle Comfort Trial Fit
Schmidt Bros. promotes spring seat posts as the next thing to a rocking chair for bicycles. Try a trial fit to feel the comfort.
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Schmidt Bros
Up Hill Business Paints for 20 Years on the Avenue
Ev Brandenburg, the city’s exclusive paint man, champions a 20 year dedication to one craft. He promises the best paints at fair prices with full satisfaction guaranteed, claiming to sell nothing but paints.
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Brandenburg
Bernhardt link to Rochester girl sparks old town gossip
A Roch ester Cedar county tale claims Sarah King later known as Sal King became the famed actress Sarah Bernhardt. Local residents recall Sal King as a school star in Rochester who vanished after a troubled romance and was later seen in Chicago and New York with rumors linking her to France and Paris.
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Rochester
Cedar County
Sarah Reinhardt
Chicago
L’aiglon
Sal King
Iowa
Cedar River
Mississippi
King
Sarah
Sal
Bernhardt
Sarah King
Fred Finefield
Old Rochester
McGuffey
Our Fathers
Muscatine
New York
France
Paris
Cleopatra of Sardou
The New Imperial Bicycle Display At Schmidt Bros
The New Imperial bicycle features a coaster brake cushion frame and chainless gear. You are cordially invited to examine this all in one bicycle at Schmidt Bros.
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Schmidt Bros
Mull
Funeral of Miss Bertha Kirsch Held Wednesday
Funeral service for the late Miss Bertha Kirsch conducted at 2 30 P M Wednesday from her West Fourth Street home.
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Bertha Kirsch
West Fourth Street
Tribute At Madame Bernhardt Draws World Attention
A scene unfolds as audiences and dignitaries pay homage to Madame Bernhardt, whose towering influence attracts stars and admirers from across the globe. Her presence commands acclaim and historic reverence.
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Madame Bernhardt
Death of Mrs Eells Mother of J W Eells
Mrs Camilla C Eells aged about sixty eight died yesterday at her Ontario California home after moving west for health. She was a longtime resident of Muscatine county and wife of Rev D B Eells. Survived by seven children including J W Eells of Muscatine and Lola Eells. Funeral arrangements not yet announced, burial expected locally.
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J. W. Eells
Ontario
California
Camilla C. Eells
D. B. Eells
Eells
This County
Lucas Grove
Lake Township
Muscatine
New York State
Ilinois
Lola
Frank van Metre
Clinton, Ia
Chicago Markets Report Shows Mixed Hogs and Steady Cattle
Today in Chicago live stock markets high hog prices mixed with steady cattle and firm sheep. Estimated hog receipts reach 25 000 tomorrow while beef prices hold 4 00 to 5 70 per hundred weight and lambs fetch around 4 00 to 5 25. Produce board quotes wheat corn oats and pork futures with notable shifts and tomorrow’s arrivals listed.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Twentieth Century Club Deliberates on War and Mormon Rebellion
The Twentieth Century club met at Mrs. LeMoyne Porter’s home on Norh Mub erry street. Mrs. Mary Shammo and Mrs. Elura Ewing Coit summarized the Mexican War results while Coit reviewed Maximilian. Mrs. J. L. McCoim spoke on Brigham Young and the Mormon Rebellion. Mrs. P. M. Detwiler shared federation notes.
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Twentieth Century Club
LeMoyne Porter
Norh Muberry Street
Mary Shammo
Elura Ewing Coit
Maximilian
Brigham Young
J. L. McCoim
State Federation of Clubs
P. M. Detwiler
Harry Shepherd Arrested After Freight No 94 Incident
Harry Shepherd clashed with Rock Island railway staff over a freight 94 passenger ban. Baggageman Conway halted the scene and Officer Purcell arrested Shepherd who refused to leave without the baggage man. Conway offered to accompany him to the station. Shepherd was locked up and released after. The trial is set for 9 o clock Wednesday morning.
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Harry Shepherd
Barnett
Rock Island
Shepherd
Conway
Purcell
Earl of Yarmouth Wins Damages Suit
In New York on May 14 the Earl of Yarmouth was awarded 200 damages in a suit against a local paper which labeled him a poor actor and a fortune hunter. The ruling highlights a defamation case and settles the dispute between the noble plaintiff and the newspaper.
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New York
Earl of Yarmouth
Y M C A Spring Closing Reception Planned
The Y M C A social committee arranged a general closing spring reception for Tuesday May 28 from 8 to 10 p m Invitation extended to both ladies and gentlemen A reception committee listed with members and their escorts Refreshments to be served by the ladies auxiliary A detailed program will be printed later
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Scott Berry
Ray Batterson
Roy Coverston
E. A. Batterson
F. C. Scoemaker
J. L. Dreier
Verne Arnold
Klein Family Attends Funeral in Wilton
M. G. Klein and family traveled to Wilton this morning to attend the funeral of Andrew Kaufman.
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M. G. Klein
Wilton
Andrew Kaufman
Mackey's Model Clothing Seeks All Men with Tailor Made Suits
The Muscatine house announces perfect fitting tailor made suits at low prices. Spring effects are now in and ready for customers.
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Muscatine
Mackey
Local Want Ad Column and City Visits Update
Five thousand readers per day rely on the want column. Wm Blanchard traveled to Wilton this morning. M W Stirlen to Atalissa on business. Scheetzs hosts a grand bazaar display. new garden seeds at E L Graham 301 East Second. Regular Banner Lodge meeting this evening. Hawkeye Lodge No 30 calls a 7 30 pm first degree. Rev C L Stafford travels to Kalona for Muscatine district conference. An eight pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Chas F Gray this afternoon. Mrs Joseph Neely of Illinois City visits the city. Joe Colby of Wapello Canning also in town. Dr G A Heidel travels to Grinnell for May Festival returning Wednesday.
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Scheetzs
E. L. Graham's
East Second
M. W. Stirlen
Atalissa
Chas. F. Gray
Joseph Neely
Illinois City
Joe Colby
Wapello Canning Company
G. A. Heidel
Grinnell
Hawkeye Lodge No
A. F
A. M
C. L. Stafford
Kalona
Muscatine
Street Car Strike Sparks Injury in Albany
In Albany on May 14 the second out street car was halted by strikers who cut wires and placed obstructions on the track. The motorman was badly injured as striking workers halted service in the morning.
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Mortorman
Albany
N. Y
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J. L. Giesser
J. H. Kaiser
L. Johnson
Cashier
F. H. Little
Gus Schmidt
John H. Keiser
A Baird
H. W. Hurtig
J. L. Giesier
C. A. Mull
J. S. Blackwell
J. E. Kranz
John A. Robbins
Olds Block
Henry Butz
E. J. Whistler
Letts
J. W. Grimes
East Second Street
James Letts
Fred D. Miller
Little Son
South Bend
Ind
R. A. Holmes
Cerning
The
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F. T. Nesper
Helen Baine
Ed. P. Ingham
J. C. Vane
Geneseo
W. D. Harris
Will Randleman
F. Nicholaus
City
Wm. Russell
Tipton
D. D. Doty
East Hill
Geo. Knapp
Hirt & Griffith’s Music Store
Muscatine Sach and Door Company
Frank Tustison
Charles
Wapello
W. E. Lindsey
Grandview
Lizzie Norman
West Liberty
John Powers
South Muscatine
Chas. Dollarhide
Sieg Iron Works
Geo. Webb
Pool
Thompson's Book Store
Business College
Ellis’ Hall
Algo
Harry Kern
Des Moines
50Th
Iowa Infantry
John Meyers
Beeppie
John Richards
Havercamp’s
Myrtie McReynolds
Weisman
Battle Creek
Mich
E. M. Randall
Middlebury
Buffalo
Imperial
Swan
Just
Moyne Porter
Rock Island Rathwy
Earl
Want
Wm. Blanchard
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Wittich Bros
Muscatine, Iowa
Itz
Jersey
Thompson Bros
Mull’s Grape Tonic
Rubit Enor
A. Neidig
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