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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1901
Page
5
The steamer Dubuque, wrecked 18 miles above Burlington after hitting a snag, has more hull damage than initially thought. The Bad Hole was torn in the hull, and the crippled vessel will be towed to Dubuque for repairs and return to service as soon as possible.
A river steamer struck a snag and sank after its hull split along the port bow. The 50 passengers and horses were saved and transferred to the W J Young Jr, which ferried them to Burlington before rail transport to St Louis. Crowd gathered as crews prepared the damaged boat for salvage and repair plans.
The Mississippi River shows little change between Dubuque and Muscatine with a small fall trend. The river gauge measures about 5.4 for several days. Koehler's fish market reports a fine stock of salmon and lake trout. A launch party hosted by Lutz Dreier to Eagle Point ended around 10 p.m. with a good time reported.
A. C. Hagensick of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway says 2500 men may work on the Kansas City cut off soon. Surveyors near completion will present routes to the president and managers in about 10 to 12 days, who will pick the best. Work starts the day after right of way is secured and officials visit property owners to assess values and negotiate.
The State of Iowa v Mary Barger was dismissed before trial after she promised to leave town and to pay costs. Schroeder is relieved and Barger agrees to enter bonds to keep the peace if she returns to the city.
The Links at Fair Grounds open tomorrow for public viewing and participation in golf. Visitors can learn the basics from club members and enjoy the new course set on a scenic city spot accessible via the Mulberry electric line. The event marks the formal opening and invites all ages to try the sport.
Adams school in Pike township district No. 1 lists enrollment 20 males and 16 females. Twenty days taught with high attendance. total days attended 326 percent for males and 244 percent for females. Average daily attendance 16.33 for males 12.22 for females, total 28.56. Pupils not absent or tardy for the month ending May 24 1901: Margaret Umscheid Ruby Brown Louis Umscheid Ernest Umscheid Johnnie Chesebro Charley Geierse Dale Lukenbach Davia Honts Robert Houfs Hazel Mills Ada Mills Harry Shannon Verda Shannon Hazel Adams Florence McDonald Anna Gelerse Grace Chesebro Anna J. Walker Teacher: Grace Chesebro.
Fred Houdek Lucky finds a pearl valued at 800 dollars near Johnsonport. He says the shell business pays for those who understand it and many slugs are worth about 50 cents each.
The Young People's Society of the German Evangelical church invites friends to an ice cream social on Wednesday May 29. Tickets are ten cents.
T C Ryan offers binding services for all types of books at very low prices. Contact for quick turnaround and quality binding work.
South Prairie news notes road grading taking priority. Alex Stewart visited Iowa City on Saturday for business. Mr and Mrs James Hollingsworth traveled to Iowa City on Thursday for a relative s funeral. Charles and Blaine Steen spent several days with friends in Wilton last week.
The A. and B. Pearl Button Co. of Muscatine Iowa dissolves by mutual consent. All claimants must present claims for payment within thirty days at the company office in Muscatine Iowa.
J. M. Kemble was a passenger to Davenport last night.
Notice from Muscatine County Iowa that the last will of Adam Prumm was opened for probate on May 1 at the District Court. Hearing for proof set for June term beginning June 4, when interested parties may appear to contest admission to probate. Clerk J Rhumas.
Local Y M C A and high school athletes train at the fairgrounds race track as they prep for an upcoming field meet may or may not be held this spring. Muscatine teams faced slow starts but show promise for a fall meet with proper timing. Yesterday's baseball results include Philadelphia over Cincinnati in 11 innings and Brooklyn over Pittsburgh. Iowa and Chicago clash today at Marshall Field as Chicago heads east. standings and schedules follow for the American League and National League with Chicago, Boston, Baltimore, and Philadelphia in action.
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