Directors Reelect BCR&N RY Officers At Meeting
Judge J Carskaddan returns from Cedar Rapids where the BCR&N Ry stockholders re elect four directors and directors meet to reelect officers. R R Cable C J Ives Robert Williams H Hol lister S S Dorwart J C Broeksmit serve as officers with ex officio line up. Mr and Mrs James Dougherty return from Bakersfield California after seven months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carskaddan
Cedar Rapids
J. C. Peasley
W. G. Purdy
Thomas Henge
Robert Mather
R. R. Cable
Chicago
C. J. Ives
Robert Williams
H. H. Hollister
S.S. Dorwart
J. C. Broeksmit
J. W. Blythe
Rev J F Hoefflin Buried In Memorial Service
A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the West Hill chapel service for the late Rev J F Hoefflin who died early Tuesday. Floral offerings were abundant and the ceremony was described as impressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hill Chapel
J. F. Hoefflin
Muscatine County Teachers Institute Set for June 17
In Muscatine the county teachers institute will be held on June 17 and last one week longer than last year. The session will resemble last year’s program with similar content and format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Institute of Teachers
Muscatine County
City stores close for Decoration Day half day
All dry goods stores will close tomorrow at noon for Decoration Day allowing employees a half day off.
Here and There A Tragedy At Harpers Ferry 1859
Dr W H Ord recalls a 1859 tragedy at Harpers Ferry Virginia that stirred patriots north of Dixon line. He condemns the outlawed slave trade and cites the sacrifice of northern patriots and mothers. Wilton Junction Iowa May 26 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Ferry
Dixon
John Brown
W. H. Ord
Wilton Junction, Ia
Local Visitors Include Clergy, Merchants and Cattle Trader
J Fry and H H Epperly, both from Illinois towns, visited Muscatine for business. John Haye, from Ferdinand IL, and Henry Von Minden, from Sioux City, arrived for meetings and to visit hosts Ed and Mrs Randleman. The Ladies Mite Society met at Mrs Kent’s home and Henry Butz advertised wickless blue flame stoves on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Mite Society
C. W. Kent
Henry Butz
Henry von Minden
Sioux City
Chicago
John Elfers
South Muscatine
The Best Antiseptic Healer 10-DO Ad claims superiority
An advertisement extols 10-DO as superior to all other antiseptics for cuts wounds ulcers burns and scalds. It promises quick healing without a scar and recommends trying 1 0-DO for various conditions. Sold for 25 cents a box at druggists.
Excursion Tickets Offered for German Baptists Meet
Iowa Central Railway announces one fare round trips to Lincoln Nebraska for the German Baptists gathering in May 1901. Tickets on sale May 23 to 27 with return until June 4, extended to June 30 by deposit and 50 cent fee. Side trips from Lincoln to Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory at same rate. Inquiries to Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
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German Baptists
Dunkards
Lincoln
Neb
Iowa Central Railway
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Typewriter Bargains From Shinn at Muscatine College
Typewriter expert F H Shinn offers old style typewriters including Remington Kar-Lock Jewett and Oliver models in exchange for the Oliver. Limited bargains available at Care Muscatine Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Remington’s
Kar-Lock
Jewett
F. H. Shinn
Care Muscatine Business College
City lighting talks with Muscatine Electric fail to reach deal
The city lighting committee and Muscatine Electric Railway representatives met to set a price for street lights but could not reach an agreement. The city seeks 100 o clock lights and 50 all night lights, aiming for under $90 per light yearly, with bids possible soon if no accord is found.
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City Lighting Committee
H. W. Huttig
Fiske
Muscatine Electric Railway Company
City Recorder
Electric Railway Company
Weed Park
Muscatine Electric Railway
Muscatine
Street Railway
Iowa Avenue
Second Street
Mulberry Street
Iowa City
Marshalltown
C. P
Clinton
Burlington
Dubuque
Davenport
Generally Fair Indications for Iowa Tonight
Generally fair conditions for Iowa through tonight and Thursday. Slightly warmer temperatures expected in the northeast portion tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Cherry sisters lose libel suit against Des Moines Leader
The Cherry sisters failed to prove libel in the supreme court after the Des Moines Leader copied a roast from a country paper. The court ruled newspapers may criticize entertainments with ridicule without liability if no malice appears, and noted no malice against the Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Leader
Des Moines
Cherry Sisters
Supreme Court
Leader
Muscatine Markets and Prices a Wide Range Read
Market and commodity listings show corn oats hay and livestock prices in Muscatine. Readily available figures cover potatoes apples butter eggs beef lamb poultry and fish with assorted retail and wholesale costs across grains produce and fuels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Girl Stolen by Gypsy Band Sparks Pursuit in Iowa
A group of Russians from near Atlantic Iowa chase a 14 year old girl Sophia Ulade stolen by a gypsy band. The caravan leader is Stephen Evanitz the fiancé. Police search gypsy camps along the Missouri river bottoms but no trace found. George Vlade, the girl’s father, is wealthy and a ransom may be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Atlantic
Iowa
Sophia Ulade
Stephen Evanitz
Missouri River
George Vlade
Dark horse likely for Carroll-Green-Sac senator race
In Jefferson on May 29 reports say a dark horse will be sprung at the July 9 Carroll Green Sac senatorial convention. Hon. B. F. Osborn of Rippey, earlier nominated for Green county representative, may be named with his consent. Green county insiders favor choosing a candidate outside the Garst faction to avoid defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Carroll-Green-Sac
B. F. Osborn
Rippey
Green County
Osborn
Garst
Carroll
Guaranteed Salary Opportunity In New Haven
Men and women of good address are invited to represent us with travel and local duties. A guaranteed $900 yearly salary plus commissions and expenses offers rapid advancement. Apply Stafford Press 23 Church St New Haven Conn for permanent employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford Press
Train Nos 7 8 14 16 Run Chicago to Denver Routes
Trains Nos 11 12 limited vestibule Chicago to Denver via Kansas City or St. Joseph. Nos 7 8 14 16 run Chicago to Denver via Kansas City only. Nos 7 and 4 now run to Evans instead of Washington. Daily except Sunday.
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Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans
Washington
Soldier guilty of commissary frauds jailed for three years
Manila May 29 Sergeant Harry Wilson was convicted of commissary frauds and sentenced to three years in prison. The court martial of Lieut Townley for alleged connection with the frauds began to indicate ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Harry Wilson
Lieut
Townley
Pleasant room for rent at 303 East Second Street
A large nicely furnished room is available for rent at 303 East Second Street. The ad highlights comfort and spaciousness in a well appointed living space.
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East Second Street
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