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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1900
Page
7
Local residents depart for various towns including Tiffany Wellman Grinnell and Brighton while others visit Grandview Nichols What Cheer and Washington. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Dean’s Ointment are advertised for health and scalp care amid a fall-winter goods push from Welch & Knopp.
The Journal asks city subscribers to report late or irregular delivery to the business office. Every copy should arrive before 6 30 p m and complaints should be prompt. Readers are urged to provide secure delivery locations or weatherproof mailboxes.
The Journal guarantees ad changes on the day handed in if copy is in by 9 a m. The Journal is on sale daily at Holmes News Stand Davidson Hodges News Stands. All customers can be supplied.
Movements include J B Mark real estate loans and Wm M Kincaid heading to Wilton. Passengers Robert Roland and T E Price travel to Wilton, Iowa City, and Des Moines. S D Clark and Mrs Eva Frutig visit Marengo and return. Advertisements claim Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. Mr and Mrs Millhouse visit Keota. Mrs G W Porter travels to Keota. Burdock Blood Bitters touted for digestion. Mrs Norton leaves for Topeka after city visit.
The store invites players from the city and beyond to call and try the latest In Man dolins and guitars at Thompson's Book Store.
Otto Fitchner, a Muscatine County farmer near Pine Creek, brought a cotton tree and pods to the Journal office. He grew several hills of cotton this year despite late May planting and plans a quarter acre next year to test a larger experiment. His Pine Mills Road farm near New Era church could boost local efforts to raise cotton commercially.
The column notes fruit trees delivered this fall and high past fruit production in Iowa over forty years. It mentions care, fencing, pests, and climate, plus local people, a Poultry Fanciers Association with officers, an upcoming poultry show, and residents visiting relatives. It also reports on politics, mail routes, and open saloon debates with several local names.
The Shelby Norman Woman's Relief Corps No. 122 mourns the death of Mrs Emma Olds Reppert. The resolution notes her thoroughness industry and faith in eventual triumph of right. Her last public work aided the W A C. The charter will be draped for thirty days and resolutions published in papers and records. Sue Browning Addie Barnard Sarah Greeley.
John Gauler installs a new cistern while W H Franklin renovates his home with new shingles. Frank Fisher ill with typhoid fever at home. David Foster works interior painting and papering. Wesley Engle visits Washington relatives. Cone Baker and father head for Indian Territory for winter. Musser Lumber closes shingle dept for season Saturday afternoon. Friends Church Missionary Society hosted an engaging meeting Sunday. Fourth ward registers 866 voters by 9 pm with about 100 unregistered. Henry Vollmer’s speech at Appel’s hall pleases German audience but Loses charm over $30 beer. Masser Lumber Co yard worker injured when a board fell from lumber pile. taken by streetcar to a doctor. patient named Draham.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen records a tribute to Emma Olds Reppert noting her devoted co work in Yeomanry. The resolution expresses sympathy to her family and requests publication in daily papers.
Eisenhart returns from Oklahoma praising morals and soil quality. Farm sales include Ira Hendrix selling 68.50 per acre to Lindley. Samuel Williams visits from Indiana Insane hospital ward. Hackett sells property to Martin Shelbarger for 1250. Coffee resigns from Co operation store. Dodder family returns from Nebraska. New street crossings at Cherry and Vine. Clotz from Columbus Junction visits. mason work on Mrs McVay’s home progresses.
Hon Thus Hedge addressed about 100 Rough Riders and 75 Letts supporters in Grandview attracting attendees from a 20 mile radius. The overflow crowd filled an outdoor meeting as his masterful address captivated the audience. It was hailed as the town’s best political gathering.
All Republicans who voted for Fremont and plan to vote for McKinley must leave their names and addresses with the chairman of the Republican County Central committee at Republican headquarters 114 East Second Street. J. W. McKee, Chairman Co. Cen. Com.
Muscatine residents anticipate a free lecture by Prof. George D. Herron at Stein's Music Hall next Friday evening, November 2. The renowned traveler and educator will explain how his economic views were formed, offering a literary perspective on socialism.
The Shelby Norman Woman's Relief Corps No 122 committee reports resolutions honoring Sister Emma Olds Reppert. They describe her gentle spirit, willing soul, loving kindness, and tender sympathy that earned her a place in members hearts. She served faithfully in the society as an officer and consistently gave acts of kindness and consideration.
A special meeting is announced for Wednesday October 31 at 7 30 pm on business of importance followed by a social gathering. signed L Bartlett Secretary.
In Oak Grove baptists attended a convention last week. Mr and Mrs Geo Shield host Ohio visitors. Ogilvies colt returned home after school on Tuesday night. Grace Cornell visited Charlotte and Gertrude Cole Friday to Sunday. Matt Burgan fell from a pony cart near the chapel but escaped serious injury. Ida Toyne celebrated her 18th birthday with about 35 friends on Oct 20 with a small luncheon.
The Equitable building in New York houses about 3100 people daily and handles roughly 18000 pieces of mail each day. Mail wagons depart every forty five minutes from the post office and return with about seventy five pounds of outgoing mail.
Guests left Ida’s birthday gathering around 11 o clock after several social games. They offered warm wishes for many more happy birthdays to come, closing the celebration on a cheerful note.
Cleon Mason transacted business in Aledo on Wednesday. Wallace Gaumer was away a few days last week to tend his Nebraska farm. Alfred Hoffman and family of Muscatine visited Mrs. H's aunt Mrs. Mason for a weekend. David Laird returned Saturday from Decatur business travel with Mrs. Flora Bear and children who will stay with her parents before moving to Muscatine.
The text advertises a comfortable journey to New York Philadelphia or Seashore points aboard the Lehigh Valley Railroad highlighting scenic routes and quality travel.
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