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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1900
Page
5
Republicans from multiple wards gathered in large numbers to elect delegates for the upcoming township convention at city hall. The lists include delegates and chairmen for each ward, with confidence that a strong ticket will win on November 6th.
The Republicans of Muscatine township will meet at City Hall on Wednesday Oct 3 1900 at 7 30 p m to nominate candidates for two Justices of the Peace two Constables one Assessor one Clerk and one Trustee and to transact other business as needed. Representation is based on the last Republican county convention. Per Order of Committee.
The Davenport, Clinton and Northwestern railway awarded the contract for the Galesburg extension to William Kenefick & Co. of Chicago. Groundwork begins in Moline, with grading to start soon. The firm also surveys a line northwest from Clinton toward Dyersville, not Dubuque, as had been expected.
Perry Baker and Margarette Allbee of Pleasant Prairie were guests of Ida Wise. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kaufman died after a prolonged illness, with funeral set for Wednesday at 1 30 p m. Rev J N Hall, new M E pastor, arrived and was greeted by large congregations.
Township meeting in Conesville forms a McKinley Marching Club with 25 members. John Waterman and McKee announce plans to attend the Muscatine October 12 Dol Liver meeting. Officers elected include J D Buser president and James McKee vice president. marching officers Chas Wagner captain and A M Gay first lieutenant.
The S. S. League holds a Sunday School convention at Fairport on October 3 with a 10:00 a.m. start. The program includes long devotional services led by Mrs. Feustal, Home Department reports, house to house visitation, school discussions, and teacher meetings led by Rev. N S Weeks.
Farm and market reports show no major shifts. Hogs and butcher stock prices decline slightly with hogs weaker and butcher stock from 3.25 3.75 to 3.00 3.50. Rye rises to 45c. eating apples 35c per peck, cooking apples 20c. Wild plums disappear as apples take their place in city markets. Lord Thomas wins Grand Prize at Paris exposition for innovative map exhibit praised by press and public.
Grain and produce quotes list corn and rye prices with oats hay and mill stuffs. live stock and produce show hog and cattle ranges and various fruits vegetables including peaches apples and bananas with prices. G Reinicke wins field meet scoring 35 points as Chenoweth and Greenway place behind him. officials and judges named.
Rush Medical accepts a challenge from Stagg to play the Maroons on October 10. Yale backs coach Laurie Bliss leads the Yale squad with candidates vying for a full back slot. Wisconsin reports solid progress, Illinois and Chicago show active scrimmages, while injuries and uncertain lineups loom for several teams.
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