African Monarchs organize in Muscatine area
F. E. White is named supreme organizer for this vicinity of the African Monarchs of America an insurance order promoting African interests. J E Matthews a native of Sioux City and promoter serves as Supreme Monarch. Delegates depart for the Kansas City convention as the Muscatine area faces street cleaning political events and local civic notes.
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F. E. White
Sioux City
J E. Matthews
White
Weeks' Break Up a Cold Tab Jets
No cure. No pay. Price 25 cents. J. J. Havercamp is the sole agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Traveling Men for McKinley Registrations at Davenport
A traveling men voter register kept at the St James hotel shows from Sept 26 to Oct 6, 204 names with residences. The tally stands 175 for McKinley and 29 for Bryan, suggesting McKinley support among commercial travelers nationwide.
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Davenport
St. James Hotel
Bryan
Chicago
McKinley
United States
National Committee
Essex and Hays Wed in Illinois City
Mr. E. T. Essex and Miss Bessie Hays both of Illinois City were united in marriage at nine o'clock this morning by Laurie Tappe. The couple are held in high regard and receive warm congratulations.
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E. T. Essex
Bessie Hays
Illinois City
Laurie Tappe
Justice Tappe
Virgil Whittaker
Minnie Morse
New Boston
Mr. Whittaker
National Convention of the Christian Church Schedule
National Convention of the Christian Church takes place in Kansas City Missouri from October 11 to 18, 1900. Tickets are offered at one fare plus two dollars round trip with sale dates October 9, 11, 12 and 15. continuous passage in each direction. A joint agency fee of fifty cents is charged at time of execution. Return must be by October 20. Cc. M. Gould.
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Kansas City
Cc. M. Gould
Man named Baldwin bound over for larceny in barn theft
August Baldwin was arrested by Officer Zeug while stealing harness from Bowman's barn. He appeared before Judge Rowan charged with larceny and was bound over to the November term in $800. Unable to post bond, he was jailed to await grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Baldwin
Zeug
Bowman
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strong Nerves From Rich Blood
Ad claims weak nerves result from poor blood and that Hood's Sarsaparilla enriches blood to strengthen nerves and improve sleep. Also promotes Hood's Pills to cure nausea and indigestion.
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Hood
Democratic Rally in Davenport with Bourke Cochran Speech
Hon Bourke Cochran of New York will speak in Davenport on national issues October 11. The Rock Island offers round trip tickets for October 11 to 12 at one and one third fare for the event. Cc M Gould.
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Davenport
Bourke Cochran
New York
Rock Island
Cc. M. Gould
Dissolution of Partnership at Eaton Brogan Co
The partnership between Eaton, Brogan & Co. is dissolved with S. G. Brogan retiring. The firm continues at the old stand under the name Eaton & Co.
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Eaton, Brogan & Co
S. G. Brogan
Old Stand
Eaton & Co
Funeral for Mrs. Emma O. Reppert Set Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma O. Reppert will be held Thursday next the 11th at 2:30 PM from her home at 413 West Third Street.
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Emma O. Reppert
Afernoon
Wes Third Street
Funeral service for William Cullen Brewster Oct 13
Funeral service for the late William Cullen Brewster will be held Saturday Oct 13 at the home of his sister Mrs Sarah B Cook at Fourth and Cherry. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. Friends are invited. Interment is private.
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William Cullen Brewster
Sarah B. Cook
Fourth and
Cherry
First Baptist Church Elects Trustees and Deacon for New Year
Annual church meeting in the Sun Day School room heard department reports showing progress. Frank C. Shoemaker and Ed Link elected trustees for three years. Harry D. Horst to serve one year as deacon. A W Scott’s removal created vacancy. Hutchinson treasurer Reesink secretary Horst clerk. Lane organist chosen. church notes marked by growth and unity.
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First Baptist Church
Frank C. Shoemaker
Ed. Link
Harry D. Horst
A. W. Scott
A. W. Hine
Wm. Hendrix
Zel H. Hutchinson
Chas Reesink
Harry PD. Horst
Lane
Ecrganist
Market Pulse Keeps Local Market Steady as Frost Hits
Grains hold at steady levels with no marked fluctuations while Frosts sweep the state. A pork corner suspected by Lipton influences futures. October pork trades around 16 dollars with some cover noted. Hog receipts rise softly, lard and ribs climb modestly, and the local market shows little effect. Pots, vegetables, fruits, and dairy pricing hold with general steadiness as autumn markets shift.
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Thomas Lipton
Chicago
Lipton
Morning Times-Herald
London
Continental Packing Company
Kansas
Final Rest After Lifelong Service
Acknowledging a long life filled with service and faith, she passed peacefully after a storied career and strong family ties. Her legacy endures in the memories of loved ones and the community she served.
Ten foot stage reached as Mississippi floods LaCrosse
River level at LaCrosse Wisconsin climbs to ten feet with a feared twelve foot stage possible as the Mississippi rises rapidly. Chippewa River also rises and Milwaukee Road tracks at Chippewa Falls are submerged causing no trains yesterday. Bottom lands around the city are flooded by Mississippi and Black Rivers.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Chippewa
Chippewa Falls
Milwaukee Road
Pioneer Passes Away After Long Illness at 84
Elizabeth Schumacher died at home on Wednesday night at about 11:45 in Creston after a lengthy illness. Born Elizabeth Taylor in 1816 near Columbus Ohio she married William Watkins in 1833 and migrated to Muscatine County in 1844. She later wed Jacob Schumacher in 1858 and had no children. Her funeral was held at the Presbyterian church with Rev Schaible and Rev Fitzsimmons. Her life was marked by faith and service to multiple churches.
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Elizabeth Schumacher
Jacob Schumacher
Presbyterian Church
Schaible
Muscatine County
Nichols
C. E. Fitzsimmons
Elizabeth Taylor
Columbus
Ohio
Wm. Watkins
Muscatine
Congregational Church
Creston
Schumacher
Republican Platform Resolutions for Iowa 1900 Campaign
The Iowa Republican convention declares the 1900 campaign based on four year old policies vindicated and promises redeemed. It denounces monetary upheaval as dangerous, defends public credit, supports self government for newcomers, restraining combinations in trade, and favors McKinley’s continued presidency and solid Congressional leadership.
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Republican Party
McKinley
Republican Congress
Henderson
Senate
House
Land sale notice offers low round trip rates on rail line
Prospective land buyers are informed no better rates exist than those offered by the Burlington Cedar Rapids North ern Ry. for round trip tickets with a 21 day limit to points north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly. The territory includes rich farming lands along the new lines. Messrs Ken Brooks Cedar Rapids are agents for information and ticketing. Jno G Farmer A G P T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Abbott, Shell Rock
Waverly
Messrssken & Brooks
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jno
G. Farmer
Muscatine Markets October 9 1900 Grain and Livestock Prices
Muscatine Iowa October 9 1900 Grain and Produce report lists corn prices old 35c new 28 30c oats shippers 20c feed ers 20 22c oatmeal mill 20c rye 41c wheat 65c hay timothy 8.50 9.50 Illinois bottom 4.00 5.00 corn and oats chop 90c per 100 lbs bran 80c per 100 lbs mill stuffs shorts 85c per 100 lbs cornmeal retail per sack 15c flour spring 48 lbs 1.15 1.25 winter 1.10 graham 25c live stock hogs 4.50 4.90 cattle butchers stock 3.00 3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Graham
Chicago Board Today
Warranty pledge for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar
Undertaking by G A Reimicke W Barkalow Nesper Co and Jno Havercasap to refund money for a failing cough medicine. The sellers guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction with money refunded if the product fails to cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
G. A. Reimicke
W. B. Barkalow
Chicago Markets Hog and Livestock Receipts Report
Special dispatch from Chicago markets notes hog receipts at 23,000 with open steady to lower prices. cattle receipts 4,000 with steady prices. sheep 12,000 opened strong and closed steady. Car lots show wheat 364, corn 731, oats 453. Kansas City hogs 18,000. Omaha hogs 10,000. Northwest wheat totals: Minneapolis 469 today, Duluth 163 today. Liverpool wheat 44d lower.
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Kansas City
Omaha
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
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