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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
4
The firm of Young and Ewer painters has dissolved. Mr. Young will continue in business at A. F. Whisler's general repair shop, 211 West Second Street. All work to be done in a workmanlike manner by Monroe Young.
To the Ladies of Muscatine the ORIENTAL advertises premier cleaning of jackets dresses and skirts in the city, claiming superior care and quality for women garments.
Evidence points to Rumple carrying Muscatine County with a solid majority as two major meetings in Fulton and Lake Township boost support. Breckon of the Socialist Party may challenge Vollmer, while Republicans and Democrats alike note shifting votes. District Stump shows Titus and Giesler heading to Sweetland Township with Forest White’s glee club.
N Past shows improvement this morning as a dancer’s condition is reported better. Mr East of Fon u Inc Wis visits his son at the bedside. Mrs John Rittenhouse traveled to Winfield to visit relatives for several days. Port Lyons relocated from Grant Street to new housing.
Prominent Cedar Rapids educator Jacob T. Merrill, longtime superintendent of the Cedar Rapids schools, was stricken with partial paralysis Monday night and is in a critical condition. The respected figure, noted as a leading educator of the west, has directed the local school system for the past decade.
The Central Passenger Department releases a pamphlet titled Clear Lake Iowa and the Oaks. It portrays Clear Lake as a charming summer resort with sections on sailing bathing and the Oaks hotel. Engravings and views accompany descriptions inviting readers to obtain copies via railway agents or Geo S Batty in Marshalltown Iowa.
After the election the public will focus on David B. Hill's brief in the case Filipino against Flag. The reference notes the ongoing legal matter and its post election attention.
A quip on Bourke Cochran's vocal performance noting repeated cycles wear down the voice. The line suggests every four years of use shows signs of strain and fatigue in the delivery.
The report that thread manufacturers have formed a trust appears to be spinning another Democratic campaign yarn rather than a confirmed industry move.
A political speech denounces imperialism, calls out attacks on Aguinaldo and Lawton, questions militarism and trusts, and contrasts McKinley Roosevelt ticket with Bryan. It praises the Republican legacy, warns Iowa against losing a key district, and ends with crowds cheering Congressman Cousins after his eloquent remarks.
A boy eight or nine fell from a fast passenger train between Cotter and Ainsworth as it neared forty miles per hour loss of life. The crew halted and retraced a mile but found no body. The boy, shaken but uninjured save a skinned nose, was later sent on the morning train. The incident occurred amid heavy excursion traffic and late arrivals.
The Railroad Jack company debuts at Stein Opera House on Monday October 22, promising top traction acts and rich scenery. Its program includes musical numbers and specialty acts, with the Manhattan comedy four and Ragtime Trio billed as humorous highlights. Prices are 35 and 50 cents, with reserved seats 50 cents, on sale at Frank's.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held a social session at Assembly Hall with a program and dance. Entries included welcome by L. J. Horan, songs by Miss Felicitas Mackey and Miss Elizabeth Fayle, recitation by Miss McSwiggen, piano by Aggie Logan, and a Harp of Tara's Hall solo by Miss Moynahan. address to the ladies by M. W. Stapleton. Refreshments followed and a genuine old time dance completed the evening. The Shades Reading Circle later visited Mrs. Charles Miller for a bountiful dinner and afternoon music.
Mrs W Kincaid entertained neighbors at a crokinole party last evening, sharing games and conversation in a friendly social gathering.
Prospective buyers are informed no better rates exist than those offered by the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Ry for round trip tickets at One Fare plus 2 to all points north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly. Tickets valid 21 days on dates listed. agents Ilen Brooks Cedar Rapids IA provide information and ticketing to other areas at low rates. contact Jno G Farmer for rates and train times.
Melborne has been designated the capital of Con federated Australia a vast domain rivaling the United States in size and housing a population comparable to Greater New York authorities said the change marks a major political shift for the federation.
Chicago dispatch reports opening high and low quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Ribs and live stock figures. Hogs and cattle receipts and price ranges noted. Kansas City and Omaha hog and cattle data provided. Northwest wheat receipts and Liverpool wheat and corn movements also included.
Des Moines Iowa reports a brick shortage affecting small contractors. Architects hear complaints as brick for foundations and exterior work becomes scarce and bricklayers remain in short supply.
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