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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
6
The schedule lists summer street car runs from the company's office and key stops including South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds Cemetery and Cemetery line times start at 5 50 a m and run every 20 minutes to late evening with special Sunday timings from 8 00 a m to 10 15 p m.
Mrs Ane P Cole died yesterday at Mrs Seiler home on West Second Street after six months of blood poisoning and a failed foot operation. Born March 12 1830 in Kentucky she moved with her parents to Illinois then married George M Cole in 1849 who died 22 years ago. Survived by two children Vania Mills Centerville IA and Thomas E Cole Rock Island County IL. Funeral at Milnois City M E Church Wednesday at 2 30 PM.
The Milwaukee cut off between Davenport and Ottumwa will be built this year. A northwest extension from Boone to Lehigh about twenty five miles will link with Mason City and Fort Dodge, creating a direct line to Minneapolis. A Sheboygan to Random Lake line in Wisconsin is also being considered with terms to be submitted to Sheboygan citizens.
The Sunday school canvass for Muscatine churches seeks volunteers for Friday visitation. About three quarters of the pledged workers have signed from multiple congregations. H J Heinz endorses the effort, noting high returns and benefits outweigh costs.
A man dubbed "Jack the Hugger" operates in Wilton Iowa. Over two weeks he frightens women by approaching them under street lights then pursuing them, leaving residents anxious and prompting police interest as a description circulates and arrests are anticipated.
Adam Wiggam escaped injury in a dramatic runaway on Pine Street Muscatine when a team pulling a heavy wagon with an iron tank frightened and bolted toward Front Street. He kept the reins, the wheel nearly touching his neck, and by help at the Rock Island freight house the team was halted. He resumed his journey unharmed.
Wad dell Edgar a miner from Hocking is shot dead at Givin station after a brawl among a large colored crowd from Hocking and Muchakinock. Constable Prior is assaulted during arrests as a gunfight erupts. Edgar dies from a head wound. An inquest is planned in Oskaloosa.
Muscatine residents learn of Iowa University commencement from May 31 through June 7. Noted speakers include Governor Shaw and Harry B. Hutchins. President Maclean will give the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday, June 3, with the Senior class play and a ball game between the college team and alumni.
W L McNutt of Ord Nebraska oldest son of Hon Samuel McNutt of Muscatine County was appointed by Gov Poynter as a delegate to the National Farmers Congress to be held in Colorado August 21 to 31. He will attend, take the census in Noble and Springdale, and share his farming experience with brother farmers.
Anita Republican lauds Frances Tobey of Oakland Iowa daughter of Dr S D Tobey for graduating with honors from a Boston horatory and becoming editor in chief of the college magazine and recently appointed to a professorship, reflecting Iowa pride and family honor.
Sunday morning Night Officer Purcell found his Scotch terrier suspended from a nail in the barn with a hitching strap around its neck. The humane dog, a harmless pet, was likely a target of cowardly intent and the master vowed severe action if the culprit is caught.
Barns of John Haynes and Delbert McKinney on East Hill were entered Sunday night and rings stolen from the harness. Items belonging to Walter Haynes were among the loss. Harnesses undamaged and no other goods taken. Police suspect local youths with prior petty offenses.
Advertisement urges lasting relief from constipation using Cascarets Candy Cathartic. It promises guaranteed results and refunds if the product fails to work, appealing to readers seeking a simple laxative solution.
City fire department executive committee arranged a parade for June 7 assembling at city hall at 9 30 a m with full uniforms and equipment. The route runs West on Third to Town avenue then Sixth Chestnut Third Locust Second Mulberry to Fighth and counter march to Third ending at the starting point. A grand uniform ball will close the day after a mayor and city council inspection of hose houses at 1 30 p m.
Martin Eliason returns from a five month Cali and Oregon visit. Farmers plan pota to plants on Muscatine Island. Rev. Breau to officiate at Mother Neal funeral at Cedar township Christian church. Schools closed. residents enjoy landscape. Anglers fish at State road slough bridge. two fish landed. Lettuce radishes and pie plant ready for tables. Peach trees show fruit. corn planting aided by favorable weather and growing pasture conditions.
The Muscatine High School has been accredited for the coming year by the Iowa State Teachers Association committee on secondary school relations. The notice lists supported colleges and explains admission for pupils with certified work. Blanks and forms are to be returned by September 1 in the matriculation year.
The Young Ladies Missionary Society staged a unique show led by Mrs. Harry Horst. Dressed in cultural costumes, Miss Adda Washburn introduced Hindu Miss Mary Prosser Confucian Miss Elsie Hubacher Burman Miss Geneva Little Moham medan Miss Rosa Brandt Christian Miss Clara Kell. Each actress spoke on social conditions and home life of the character she portrayed. Mildred Stirlen recited and Jennie Batterson sang, followed by tea and wafers.
Jack Delaney, a well known eastern Iowa horseman, drowned while fishing in the Iowa River five miles below Iowa City. Jerry Dondore and J H Marti were with him. Marti pulled Delaney from the water within five minutes, but emergency remedies failed and he died.
An advertisement from a Chicago firm or its potential partner touts pills branded as a universal kidney cure. The copy promotes a patent remedy claiming complete kidney relief.
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