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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1901

Page

5

Memorial Sunday Sermon by Rev L B Hix Honors Civil War Veterans

A large gathering at United Brethren church heard Rev L B Hix preach a Memorial Sunday sermon inspired by Isaiah 26 2 15 praising national unity under God and the nation building liberty for all. Veterans from the Civil War 400 with Women s Relief Corps 40 and the Ladies of the G A R attended a service featuring hymns scripture and benediction by Rev H D Herr.

Shelby Norman Post United Brethren Church Ministerial Association Woman's Relief Corps Ladies of the L. B. Hix Murphy Grace English Lutheran Church Gordon M. E Co. L. Stafford Fowler Ll. B. Hix H. D. Herr First Congregational Church Mr. Hix Europe United States of America Manilla Bay Missionaries of the Cross Jesus Christ Relief Corps Congregational Church

Obituary of Bridget McKenna from Muscatine native

Mrs Bridget McKenna died at 11 15 p m Saturday May 25 1901 at 111 E 6th St from heart failure She was 75 born in Ireland came to America in 1857 settled in Muscatine She leaves a daughter Miss Anna McKenna and was a member of St Matthias Catholic church Funeral will be at St Matthias Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.

Bridget McKenna E. 6Th Street Ireland America Muscatine Anna McKenna St. Matthias Catholic Church

Typewriter Menagerie at Muscatine College

FP H Shino, a typewriter expert at Muscatine Business College, offers bargain-rate remingtons kar lock and jewett Olivers in exchange for an Oliver, noting several old style machines available while supplies last.

Remington’s Jewett H. Shino Care Muscatine Business College

Garfield Quote: Things Don’t Turn Up Until Somebody Turns Them Up

A noted line attributed to Garfield emphasizes initiative. The saying highlights that progress occurs when someone acts to reveal opportunities rather than wait passively.

Garfield

Foundation Gave Way at Anheuser Busch Warehouse

The Anheuser Busch local warehouse at Orange and Front streets collapsed this morning due to rotted wooden foundation posts. Many bottles of Budweiser and pale lager broke. the bookkeeper Miss Fayle escaped unharmed. W H Fayle telegraphed the main office and the local office will move to C F Cable’s corner Orange and Second streets. Repairs must begin soon as rails limit car access.

Anheuser- Busch Beer Co Orange Front Streets Miss Fayle W. H. Fayle Anheuser-Busch Company C. F. Cable

Disturbance Case Dismissed in Muscatine

Judge Rowan dismissed the City versus Newt Edwards, Clarence Custer, Daisy Shepherd and Bessie Day case upon defense and prosecuting witness request. Prosecuting witness H. H. Arnold alleged on May 25, 1901 in Muscatine the group used indecent language near Orange and 4th streets to disturb public peace. after two conflicting testimonies the case ended in dismissal.

Custer Edwards Daisy Shephard Bessie Day Newt Clarence Custer Rowan H. H. Arnold Ed. P. Ingham Muscatine Orange and 4Th Streets Ingham CC. W. Kent

Y M C A Social Opens Public Reception

The social committee of the Y M C A invites the public to a general reception tomorrow evening. Ladies and gentlemen are both welcome to attend.

The

Temperance Meeting at Mil lett Home Hosts 7 P. C. T. U

The 7 P. C. T. U. gathered Friday evening at 215 West Seventh Street for a busy session. Reports covered the rain tarret committee and Des Moines prohibition convention. The curfew petition and law enforcement efforts were discussed, plus a Y M C A program planned for May 29. Mr Millett invited the union to use his home as headquarters, accepted with thanks.

A. S. Millett West Seventh Street Lesley Des Moines

Announcements For Week At Local Church

Called meeting of Y W F M society at 4 p m Monday in church parlor. Young People's Bible study class forms Tuesday 7 30 p m in library. Midweek prayer on Thursday evening in lecture room. Ladies Aid and sewing with noon luncheon at Mrs C S Kinkaid's Friday. Ice cream social in church lecture room Friday evening. High school class sermon at First M E Church next Sabbath at 8 p m.

Y. W. F. M. Society Ladies’ Aid Society Y. W. F. M. Aitl M. E

Children’s Day Rehearsal and Participation Notice

Those taking part in the Children’s day program must meet at the church Tuesday at 3 p m for rehearsal. Since the exercises occur next Sabbath morning, all participants should attend the rehearsal and those in school should come directly from school to the church after 3 p m to ensure full attendance.

Evon Alaska

Wilton High School Commencement Exercises

The Wilton high school commencement program lists music by West Liberty Orchestra Rev S Ream as proctor, class history by Mamie Sherberger, orations by Ernest Morrison Arminta Blank and Harold Johnson, poems by Mrs H P Mason, diplomas presented by L G Fowler, and five graduates completing Latin and two English courses. Rev W M Hall delivered the baccalaureate sermon last evening.

Wilton High School West Liberty Orchestra Arminta Adeeie Henry D. Camp H. P Atwill Music Ensee Beesle Packer Sss Nalcwice S Wieweekt L. G. Fowlet Prin Arméinta Frederica Blunk Henry Deniel Camp Harold Herbert Johnson Bessie Packer Mamie Elizabeth

Study of Nicodemus by Mr Fowler Draws Deep Interest

Mr Fowler presented Nicodemus as the earnest seeker after truth, noting courage and humility and urging seekers to the right source. The service left a deep impression with three expressing a desire to begin the Christian life.

Nicodemus

Muscatine Market Prices Snapshot for Grain and Goods

Grain and produce prices list for Muscatine markets with rates for corn oats rye barley wheat hay hogs cattle calves sheep lambs live poultry and flour. Includes butter eggs potatoes sugar coffee lard hard and soft coal and produce items like radishes cabbage onions and oranges.

Illinois ward—Sc Green House

Local Produce Price List

Heat lettuce ten cents for a bunch. Rubarb five cents per bunch. Lettuce one five per bunch. Asparagus five cents per bunch. Onions five cents per bunch. Strawberries ten cents per box.

Grand Trunk Introduces Vestibule Train Chicago to Buffalo

The Grand Trunk Railway unveils a new 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. Timetables and rates available from City Passenger and Ticket agent 249 Clark Street Chicago.

Buffalo Chicago Detroit Mt. Clemens Port Huron Niagara Falls New York Clark Street

Picturesque Pan-American Route to Buffalo Folder Offer

The Grand Trunk Railway System offers a handsome descriptive folder on the Pan-American Exposition route to Buffalo. Mail 2 cents in stamps to the city passenger and ticket agent at 249 Clark Street, Chicago, to receive the folder.

Buffalo Clark Street Chicago

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OP Beaumont Texas State of Bradstreet W. S. Davidson First National Bank of Beaumont H. B. Keister Beaumont, Texas Typewriter Menagerie Anheuser-Busch Fayle Tele C. F Cadie E. S. Batterson F. C. Shoemaker C. L. Dreier W. J. Hill Ray Batterson J. S. Berry Roy Coverston G. M. Titus D. V. Jackson Jno. McKee C. F. Nevins Y. M. C. A. Social W. 2Nd Street Sam Borcer Temperance Meeting Millett Home First Methodist Church United Brethren In Christ Wilton Arthur Fowler Thrilling Values East Anson Muscatine Markets Graham Grand Trunk Railway System Cash Sweet Winkle Peas C.C. Leysen Lucas St
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