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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
4
The text lists four singers: Professor A. E. Ricksecker as first tenor, Paul L. Grove as second tenor, Emil B. Kaitschuck as baritone, and Samuel N. Reep as bass, identifying the quartet lineup.
Chicago markets show cattle receipts at 2 500 with beeves 5 50 to 6 00 and Texans 4 25 to 5 00. Hogs receipts 22 000 with prices 5 60 to 5 97. sheep slow at 3 75 to 4 75. lambs 4 75 to 5 75. Produce quotes list wheat corn oats pork lard ribs with openings and closes and estimated tomorrow loads.
Dr Dowie head of Zion society who hid all night to avoid arrest surrendered this morning. He faced a $10 000 bond as did Nin and Deacon Judd. Two Zion nurses were released on bonds of five thousand each. Coroner verdict held them criminally responsible for Mrs Judd s death when medical attendance at childbirth was refused.
The Muscatine Park and Floral Association plans its next annual election on June 11 to pursue membership growth and park improvements. Current costs include $200 yearly to Mr. Weed and $35 monthly for maintenance, with $200 from the city and about $160 from members. Officers listed: President J M Gobble, Vice President Wm Huttig, Secretary Chas Cadle, Treasurer Sam Cohn. Directors Wm Huffman Phil J Mackey Mrs T R Fitzgerald Mrs W F Brown Mrs Rush McDaniel Miss Sue Stone.
May 24 notes from Pine Mills report a group planning a Decoration Day excursion to Davenport and details of local activities. Fisherfolk, shell diggers, and mill work fill the day with spendings, carries, and small fortunes, including a pocketbook found and a man courting a local.
Excursions to Buffalo depart Chicago on May 7 14 21 and 28 at 13 dollar round trip with five days return. Three through trains daily feature vestibuled sleeping cars and first class dining car service. For details write John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago depot Van Buren and Pacific Chicago on Elevated Loop.
The Wilton College male quartet with assist from David Lang passes through the city this afternoon en route to Grandview for an evening entertainment. The group has earned a high reputation for musical excellence and is expected to please the audience tonight.
The Journal urges readers to study today’s advertisements for smart buys tomorrow. It highlights five progressive merchants and lists numerous local businesses across clothing, florists, groceries, millinery, paints, wallpaper, hardware, insurance, real estate, pianos, dry goods, and laundry services to guide shoppers.
The Knights of Pythias lodge No. 76 in Wyoming calls a regular meeting this evening for second rank work and important business. Full attendance requested by the city council.
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