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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1901

Page

5

Knights Observe Ascension Day Across Lodges in Muscatine

City Knights Templar held Ascension events with a 7:30 pm assembly and a procession to Trinity Episcopal Church for services led by Rev. Beckerman. Graves at Greenwood Cemetery were decorated, listing numerous De Molay commandery members.

Knights Templar K. T Trinity Episcopal Church F. F. Beckerman Beckerman Audley Molis M. L. Mikesell Greenwood Cemetery de Molay Commandery No. 1 George Wilkeson Charles Block Wm. Leffingwell J. P. Ament Wm. Fry Frank W. Wienker Isaac Magoon George D. Magoon Wm. Gordon S. B. Crane Jos. P. Watters J. B. Dougherty, Sr W. S. Robertson Wilton C. B. Strong A. A. CooTing Briggs Marshalltown William Calder Arkansas William C. Thomas St. Louis Sells

Women’s Voting Rights in Friday School Vote Debated

Muscatine attorneys dispute if women may vote in Friday’s school matter over East Hill school construction costing 13 500. Some call it a meeting not an election. others insist ballots from men and women must be counted, with possible court action if votes diverge.

Keeckeritz Board of Education East Hill Muscatine The United States

Pine Bluffs Social Notes and Local Updates

May 16 notes report Will Nagle on the sick list. Ed Kemper and wife welcomed a son. An ice cream supper is planned at the M. B. A. hall in Sweetland on May 25. Mrs Ed Rennert underwent an operation by Dr Ed Fulham in Muscatine. Miss Lida Fix helps Mrs Bennett with housework. Chas Henshel visited Davenport last week. Nellie Fix visited her friend Nellie Nagle on Sunday.

Davenport Muscatine Marshalltown Clinton Arthur Josetti Northwestern Saengerbund Chicago United Workmen Lodge Presbyterian Church Wyoming Lodge No 76 K. of P A. O Pine Bluffs Will Nagle Ed. Kemper M. B. A. Hall Sweetland Ed. Rennert Ed. Fulham Lida Fix

Rock IslandDefines Dummy Line To Connect Surrounding Towns

Retail Merchants' association of Rock Island discusses a proposed trolley or dummy line from Rock Island to Aledo and serving Andalusia Edgington Buffalo Prairie Petersville and Marston. The $200,000 project would move freight and passengers shortening trips, with co‑operation promised from Moline groups and monthly joint meetings planned.

Rock Island Aledo Andalusia Edgington Buffalo Prairie Petersville Marston Twin-Cities Retail Merchants’ Association of Muscatine Pearl City G. M. Loosley Moline Loosley Rock Island Retail Merchants’ Association

Journal Want Column Fulfills All Quick Requests

Readers quick to fill needs use the Journal want column for fast results as demand surges. Advertisers rely on concise listings to attract customers and move services efficiently across the city.

Geneva Notes From May 16 Visit and Farm Work

Geneva reports F A Martin of Muscatine visiting friends Sunday. George Longstreth assists Dave Browning with farm chores as plowing nears completion and corn planting begins. Frank Landis stays with Julius Schwedel learning broom making from Hagerman of Muscatine. C Cline family visited Mary Haney May 12. W Olivers teams plow for Stanley Whitcomb because one horse has distemper. Sarah Mahana and Willie visit with their mother M Haney plus Mary Freeze and Forest.

Geneva Sarah Mahana Willie Mary Freeze Forest M. Haney

Grand Trunk inaugurates new vestibule train Chicago to New York

The Grand Trunk Railway System unveils a modern vestibule train on June 2 leaving Chicago at 11 30 a m via Detroit Mt Clemens Port Huron and Niagara Falls to Buffalo 6 15 a m and New York 4 03 p m Pan American visitors are urged to arrive early to avoid the rush. Timetables and rates available from City Passenger and Ticket agent 249 Clark street Chicago.

Grand Trunk Railway System Buffalo Chicago Detroit Mt. Clemens Port Huron Niagara Falls New York Clark Street

Card of thanks from Mrs Kath Shipman

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends who assisted during the illness and death of her husband. Mrs Kath Shipman notes appreciation for support and kindness shown during a difficult time.

Travel by Lehioh Valley Railroad for speed and comfort

Travel via the Lehioh Valley Railroad for fast reliable service to New York or Philadelphia. Luxuriously furnished vestibulated sleeping and parlor cars offer comfort and daily service for travelers.

Lehioh Valley New York Philadelphia

Muscatine Markets: Grain Produce and Livestock Prices

Market prices for Gran, corn, oats, rye, barley, hay and straw, live stock, poultry, butter, eggs, lard, and more listed with per unit rates. Includes retail sugar, coffee, oranges, lemons, cranberries, and fresh fruit prices. Quotations reflect unsteady market and varied per unit costs.

Mull's Grape Tonic and Lightning Pain Killer Ad

Do You Feel Bad Take Mull's Grape Tonic promising health and strength for all ages with a mild laxative effect and refreshing flavor. A large bottle costs 50 cents. Also Mull's Lightning Pain Killer offered at 23 cents for relief of pain via rub or drink.

Mull

Join Our Established Agency Staff at Stafford Press

Men and women of good address to represent us to travel appointing agents and local workers. $900 yearly salary plus commissions and expenses, rapid advancement. Grand chance for earnest people to secure pleasant permanent positions with liberal income and future. New brilliant lines. Write at once. Stafford Press, 23 Church St., New Haven, Conn.

Stafford Press Church St New Haven Conn

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