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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
5
A 1991 July council entry notes rip rap work for East Fifth Street bridge. Critics claim current council bears blame for the flood damage, but records show later administration approved the site against expert advice and influenced by the city attorney.
Sunday school rally Friday evening September 12 at 8 o'clock in the Geneva school building. Preaching Sunday September 14 at 2:30 p.m. reorganizing the Sunday School and electing officers. Program includes song service prayer vocal and bass solos readings and an address by the County S. S. Missionary. Refreshments at modest price. Community invitation extended.
Deputy County Surveyor H R Gould reports surveys for a drainage plan in Drury township to straighten Copperas Creek from Poe Hampton bridge to the Mississippi River. A 60 foot wide ditch, seven feet deep, would reclaim 3 000 to 4 000 acres, with an estimated cost of 15 000 dollars. Sections 23 26 27 east and south of Wrayville would form the district.
A special meeting of the city council ordered bids advertised for a 15 inch storm sewer on Sixth Street from Town Avenue to Cedar Street to address storm water uncovered during paving near the high school. The session also referred bond payments to the finance committee and adjourned.
Samuels Bros opened a full service jewelry store at 315 East Second Street offering watches clocks pearls diamonds and optical goods with repair services. J W Samuels and J M Samuels emphasize honest pricing and fair dealing and plan regular business announcements in the journal to engage Muscatine's growing market.
The Iowa City Republican quotes Henry Jayne praising Muscatine as Iowa’s best city with strong growth and no panics in nine years. He notes the Milwaukee Road triple track, planned electric line, and a future congressman, highlighting new industries and overall prosperity.
A local ad lists a cheap team of horses for sale at Fred Bowman's stable. The notice invites buyers to inquire about the pair and price at Bowman's premises.
The Mississippi River season nears quiet as steamboat firms report strong business despite cold rainy conditions. The City of Providence excursion faced a mishap with gambling and a sandbar delay near Quincy, while other Diamond Jo line boats like Quincy and Dubuque plan winter quarters and winter routes depending on weather.
Patriot driven sentiment advocates annual one cent per mile rail fare for Grand Army of the Republic reunions, enabling veterans to travel to Washington and other points. The policy, active since 1902, offers extended return time and broader travel for reunions and visiting friends. John Y. Calahan, Nickel Plate Road general agent, invites inquiries at 113 Adams St Chicago.
Take the street car to the ice cream social at the Mission Sunday School on Fletcher Avenue Wednesday evening September 10.
Newton Johnston died Monday after a two week bout with typhoid fever. The funeral was conducted by Rev J S Tussey from the United Presbyterian church. The town subscribed 218 75 to aid road grading near the north and east approaches. The Columbus Junction band travels to Mediapolis for street fair performances. The community notes an age gap in the marriage of William Prettyman and Mrs Wren with the bride eighty and groom sixty. Local tailors show goods, and the track preparations remind readers of upcoming races. S W Noland and son Arthur suffer typhoid symptoms.
The Rock Island railroad announces a systematic effort to increase factories and wealth producing industries along its line. It will publish a booklet detailing town requirements and seeks local input from mayors and citizens to identify needed businesses such as saddlery, groceries, doctors, or sugar factories. Citizens are urged to write to John Sebastian with their views.
Fare is 19.00 dollars for Boston to Boston via Nickel Plate Road, October 7 through 11 with return by November 12 after ticket deposit of 50 cents. Three daily trains offer through sleeping cars and dining service with meals 35 cents to 1.90. City office at 111 Adams St Chicago. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St Chicago 48, provides full information.
The Rev Maurice Wilson, who nearly killed his wife with a razor while declaring sin requires no remission, was found in the woods near his home at Gehoa West Virginia. He was exhausted and unable to speak, having had no food since Saturday morning. He is described as unquestionably insane.
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