Opera House in Muscatine Nearing Groundbreaking
Capt Billy Ament reports promoter Johnston is close to starting work on the Muscatine opera house with his foreman expected this week. Johnston has reportedly settled location, seeks bids from local brick contractors, and may address offers from Muscatine firms at 1912 La Salle street St Louis MO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ament
Promoter Johnston
Opera House
Muscatine
Johnston
la Salle Street
St Louis
A C L Boys Drill At Y M C A Training for Anti Cigarette League
A Dally A Journal report describes the Anti Cigarette League boys in Muscatine drill at the Y M C A gym. About 140 boys attend Wednesday and Saturday sessions under drill masters to build fitness and deter smoking with a strong patriotic mood. They march toward Decoration Day with a disciplined, confident presence and often direct their own drill. Parents are urged to support the program beyond money, encouraging evenings watching the drills and the boys’ leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Anti-Cigarette League
League
Tobaccco
Muscatine
Surprise Party Honors Mrs. Barney Miller on 57th Birthday
A large city and country guests gathered four miles north of town to honor Mrs. Barney Miller with a surprise party. They enjoyed a bountiful dinner from baskets, ice cream, and farm life demonstrations, sharing a day of cheerful entertainment. Attendees included Mesdames Brenner Meyers Schmelzer Chayka Miller Koll Yingling Lollie Koll Hoskins Larson Long Blakesley Freyermuth and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Miller
Mesdames M. Brenner
Henry
Charles Meyers
H. C. Schmelzer
Frank Chayka
Mary Miller
Koll
Hagerman
Miller
Mrs Rose Demuth Dies in Dubuque After Long Illness
A longtime city resident Mrs Rose Demuth died in Dubuque on Tuesday night at age 64. Born in Germany she came to the United States in 1885 and settled first in Muscatine before moving elsewhere in the region. She suffered from asthma for many years and was widely known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Demuth
Dubuque
Demuth
Germany
Muscatine
Demuth Burial Arrangements For Longtime Louisa Resident
The obituary notes a woman moved from Louisa County to Dubuque years ago. She was twice married, the second spouse having died about twenty years ago. Survived by Joseph and Oliver Corte Lizzie Demuth of Wapello Mary D George Annie and Frank Demuth of Dubuque. Remains arrived from Dubuque last night taken to her brother Peter Kuriger's home then to Grand View today for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa County
Dubuque
Joseph
Oliver Corte
Lizzie Demuth
Wapello
Mary D
George
Annie
Frank Demuth
Peter Kuriger
West Fifth Street
Grandview
Decoration Day urged by state education chief
Richard C Barrett superintendent of public instruction asks teachers to set aside a day for Memorial Day observance. The circular urges instilling patriotism by explaining the Revolution Civil War Spanish American War and 98 loyal deeds. It calls for a sacred observance decorating graves and honoring living defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Barrett
Richard C.barrett
Spain
Crocker’s Owa Brigade Tenth Reunion Planned at Keokuk
The Tenth Biennial Reunion of Crocker’s Brigade will be September 26 and 27 in Keokuk Iowa. All soldiers who served in the Iowa Brigade of the 11th 13th 15th and 16th Iowa Infantry Volunteers are invited. Capt George C Morgridge will deliver the biennial address. Officers include H H Reod president C W Kepler recording secretary D W Bushnell corresponding secretary and Peter Kiene Jr treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Crocker
Keokuk
13Th
15Th
16Th
Iowa Infantry
George C. Morgridge
11Th
G. O. Morgrige
H. H. Reod
Mt. Vernon
C. W. Kepler
D. W. Bushnell
Council Bluffs
Peter Kiene, Jr
Dubuque
Scavenger Ordinance Enforced by Muscatine Health Board
Muscatine Iowa May 22 1900 the city board of health meets mayor Schmidt presiding with Aldermen Schott Richards and Chris Hetzel present. New smallpox cases reported 1013 Poplar street and Park avenue. violations of the scavenger ordinance warned and marshal ordered to strict enforcement with fines of one to one hundred dollars and possible imprisonment. Next meeting set for May 29 1900 at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
Muscatine
Iowa
City Board of Health
Schmidt
Schott and Richards
Chris. Hetzel
J. J. Ryan
Bert. C. Benham
F. E. Schmidt
Poplar Street
Park Avenue
Alderman Richards
Peculiar Light Over Muscatine Prompting Explanations
Bloomington Township resident reports a strange light seen around nine o'clock last evening east of Muscatine and south of Davenport. The reflection appeared stationary, swinging north and south, lasting a long time. reader seeks explanation in the Journal to identify whether it was electric lights, a boat, or another source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington Township
Muscatine
Davenport
Fire in Iowa Avenue K P Building Causes Smoke Damage
A fire discovered just before ten last evening in the K P building on Iowa avenue started in the ceiling above Barnard’s laundry. Firemen confined it to the laundry space and upper floor’s dancing academy amid sawdust. Damage was limited to smoke, water, and dirt. insurance covers building losses. Rathbone Sisters alerted the fire, and cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.P
Iowa Avenue
Barnards Laundry
Rathbone Sisters
K. of P.’s
Frank Warfield
Barnard
German Ministers Meet at North America Synod
Local delegates Rev. F. C. Klein and Conrad Asthalter report an enthusiastic German Evangelical Synod of North America conference with about 110 delegates. Debated forming a binding department for the publishing house, estimated at $10,000, but the $75,000 church debt must be paid first. Next year’s session planned for Burlington, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Evangelical Synod of North America
F. C. Klein
Conrad Asthalter
Burlington
Iowa
McGee Case Probed by Grand Jury in Dubuque
The Dubuque grand jury opened this forenoon to hear the case of McGee the absconding runitorium man. Two young women testified about rings lost in the incident and others connected to his fast life were summoned. McGee remains at Mercy hospital and is reported seriously ill after initial fits of bravado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Grand
McGee
Mercy Hospital
Rod and Gun Club postpones Decoration Day shoot
The Rod and Gun Club cancels its Decoration Day event and forms a committee to collect annual dues aiming for a 300 member goal. A prominent member says broad membership will boost influence with lawmakers to secure and enforce stronger game laws against net fishing and protect local fishing spots. The club highlights treasury strength and a reward for tips leading to convicting law-breakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod and Gun Club
Farewell Party Held For Bussey Sylvester Family
Thursday’s Path reports a large company of young people gathered at Miss Bessie Sylvester’s East Ninth Street home for a farewell party as the family moves to Fairport today. Friends enjoyed a successful gathering despite the sadness of departure. Attendees included Frank Dickeson Ivv Fry John Tick Charley Kneese Lysle Rice Charley Hermley William Martin George Bowlby Sally Rosenfield Addie Huston Mamie Abbott Minnie Dolman Mily Hess Hattie Shafer Clara Hartwig Mamie Chayka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Sylvester
East Ninth Street
Fairport
Frank Dickeson
Ivv Fry
John Tick
Charley Kneese
Lysle Rice
Charley Hermley
William Martin
George Bowlby
Sally Rosenfield
Addie Huston
Mamie Abbott
Minnie Dolman
Mily Hess
Hattie Shafer
Clara Hartwig
Mamie Chayka
Surprise Anniversary Celebration At First Baptist Church
Tuesday afternoon members of the First Baptist Church surprised Pastor and Mrs. Fowler at their home to celebrate the tenth wedding anniversary. They brought gifts and refreshments, expressing appreciation for five years of Rev Fowler's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Fowler
Muscatine High School Alumni Plan June Meeting
Executives of the Muscatine High School Alumni Association announce the annual meeting for June 15. No formal program is set, but ample social time and mingling are described. All graduates are members and invited, with the graduating class as guests of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School Alumni Association
Muscatine High School
State field meet at Des Moines shapes up for title clash
The annual State field meet will be held in Des Moines on Friday the 23rd with Iowa University favored to win overall. Drake shows sprint and jump strength while S U L may excel in weight events. Charley Hanley to jump for Iowa. Grinnell and Ames lag behind. A practice round at the fair grounds saw Von Dresky 25, Richie 23, Davidson 21, McBride 21, Smith 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa University
Drake
Charley Hanley
Muscatine
Grinnell
Ames
Tom Davidson
McBride
Richie Smith
von Dresky
Fair Grounds
Richie
Davidson
Smith
Local Society Notes From Iowa Town
Mrs S Barkman visits Mrs Berta Norris over Cedar. Mrs Josie Freers of Muscatine visits her father M Verink. Mrs Wm Hendrix Sr travels to Michigan for rheumatism treatment. Homer Vincent in Muscatine for stomach trouble. Mrs Thos Cashman in Iowa City with son troubled by eyes. Jno Neal and son of Winfield attend funeral of Grandma N. Two granddaughters and a great grandson from Blakesburg arrive. Mrs Neal's funeral attended. Rev Brean leads service. pallbearers named. Letts choir provides music with Mrs Hartman at organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Barkman
Berta Norris
Cedar
Josie Freers
Muscatine
M. Verink
Wm. Hendrix
Michigan
Homer Vincent
Ament's Circus Stages Fifth Week With Record Crowds
FROM THE CIRCUS. This makes the fifth week out for Ament's circus and so far he has met with grand success, many of the stands being record breakers. Their opening at Kewanee was the largest in the history of the show. They could not have accommodated the people if the tent had been twice as large. Next week a troupe of Japanese performers will be added on. The circus will soon enter the State of Wisconsin. It will play one night stands at 25c admission. Two more cars will be added for quick removals. Capt. Ament is the only one not well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ament
Kewanee
Muscatine
Wisconsin
Capt. Ament
Mrs Ament Holds Fort As Owner Recovers From Illness
After a severe illness due to suspected poisoning, the owner is unable to attend to business for several days. Mrs Ament steps in and runs the business competently in the interim.
Fishermen Enjoy Outing With Notable Catch
A party of fishers including Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Bowlby and others spent the day on the water. Jeff Bowlby stood out as the sole large fish catcher, though he later learned his haul consisted only of dogfish. All participants reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Bowlby
G. B. Sheetz
Ames
A. A. Keath
Frank Kintzle
Chas. Baker
Ralph Hix
Fred. Morgan
Jeff Bowlby
Entertain Aid Society Hosts Three Local Groups
Yesterday Mrs J N Elliott entertained the South Muscatine Aid society and church aid society at the church. About sixty ladies attended and spent the afternoon sewing and socializing. Light refreshments were served at 4 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Elliott
South Muscatine Aid Society
Church Aid Society
Nickel Plate Three Daily Express Trains Chicago to New York
The Nickel Plate Railroad offers three daily express trains between Chicago and New York with a 27 hour service. All meals on day trains from Chicago are served in dining cars at popular prices. Information available from J Y Callahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago. The Daily Journal 10 cents a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Boston
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Postmasters in Session at Iowa Convention
Marshalltown Iowa hosts the opening session of a two day annual convention for the Association of Postmasters of First and Second Class Offices in Iowa. The meeting features talks by W L Roach and others, with social events and toasts from local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Association of Postmasters
John W. Palm
Mt. Pleasant
W. S. Gardner
Clinton
George L. van Dyke
Des Moines
E. L. West
Chicago
W. L. Roach
Muscatine
James T. Metcalf
Washington, D. C
Paul Maslean
Creston
John Mahin
D. W. Norris, Jr
Times-Republican
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Muth
A.C. L. Boys
OWA Brigade
Geo. O. Morgridge
K. of P
Evangelical Conference
Sports
College
Circus
W. D. Ament
Entertain Aid Society
The
Nickel Plate Railroad
the Daily Journal
Charles W. Tippett
Tippecanoe, Ind
Joel Shoemaker
Yakima, Wash
M. C. Whitf
Mason, W. Va
Harriet Begole
Ypsilanti, Mich
Emily Seaman
de Wittst
Buffalo, N. Y
H. T. Salisbury
Follett St
Pawtucket
H. N. Warner
Minden
Neb
James Shelton
Bourbon, Ind
G. H. Snyder
Lawrence, Kan
Minnie Fifdler
Towa
St. Vitus
Assembly
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
M. N. Bond’s Big Store
Moline Plow Co
D. Bradley Mfg. Co
X Ray Sulky and
Planet, Jr
M. Benham
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