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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
3
Mrs. P Hubbell announces tutoring services in mathematics Latin and preparatory subjects. Located at 165 East Broadway she offers focused instruction for students seeking strengthening in core academics.
A terse market page lists goods and services including cotton prices at Siles and Chaste s, Griesel Bros Teas, Griswold Grocery order early, Lang s Market rib borsts, Charies F Calbick horses, Atlas Beer at Schilts Hotel, and trimmed hats sale at Miller s.
Weather report from Chicago notes Wisconsin risk of south east night storm and Minnesota fair, warmer by Saturday. Includes thermometer readings from 6pm yesterday to noon today, barometer, river stage forecasts, and June river data comparisons since 1884. Highest current river stage is one tenth of a foot below the lowest June value in prior years.
Multiple items note social and civic happenings in Winona Minnesota and surrounding towns. Mentions meetings, visits, new offices, charity drives, excursions, park concerts, construction, court actions, and telegraph improvements. Notables include Bishop Cotter confirmations, Woodmen excursion, park events, census pay, and local club activities.
The river steamer Lion departs the levee at 12 o'clock Saturday inviting a cordial gathering. Tickets cost 4 cents.
Arrangements for a Typographical Union outing at Em Quad Park are complete with about fifty typos and friends expected from La Crosse and Fountain City. The park offers ample tables and swings, bands from Gate City and Dom Paul, and snacks on site. The Robert Harris barges will shuttle from Winona at 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM for the day’s events.
Kemp’s statement details city owned property not taxed including water works plant valued at 350000, library 75000, schools totaling about 370000, parks, city hall site, and bridges. Private property within city exceeds 12 million with total city valuation above 15 million, while bonds outstanding reach 454500.
Miss Clara J Armstrong, formerly an instructor at Winona Normal School and long time South America educator based in Buenos Ayres, will run a Summer school in Spanish at the State Normal School building in Buffalo New York. The venture has backing from the Buffalo Women’s Educational and Industrial Union and from William I Buchannan Pan American exposition director general, with additional references from other leading figures. Her South American work was praised at Winona Normal Alumni Association.
Mrs G L Rockwell returns from Minneapolis while Dr R C Mason visits Kelley on business. Mrs M Burke and son George visit St Paul. Frank Dixon takes a job with R D Cone Co. Others tour Watertown Winona La Crosse and Niagara Falls and attend family events. Obituary notes include Clarence E Miller of Winona who died in the Philippines. service details pending.
Former Winonian John R. Mars writes to Civil War veterans at the First Minnesota regiment’s annual reunion. He recalls comradeship and service, notes Tennessee’s postwar turmoil, lists Civil War casualties by state and unit, and praises national reconciliation and loyalty to the Union.
Waterlogged excavation on Winona street at Mark street intersection forces suspension of sewerage diggings. The ditch cannot be pumped quickly enough as water rises to several feet. when resumed, stronger dewatering methods will be used to finish digging and layins of pine.
The Woman's Union of the First Congregational church arranged Fourth of July events. The steamer Lion and two barges will run two trips to Trempealeau, leaving at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., returning to Winona by 6 p.m. Atlas Beer available at the Schlitz on Saturday and Bukday.
A delegation from Winona sails this morning to Burlington to attend the State Passengerfest today. The group travels on the Burthington with the aim of honoring the event and representing Winona in the festivities.
An eccentric early settler known as Pat Gray built a castle from lumber along the Minnesota Mississippi shore near Minnetoka. Over decades he expanded the structure and later created a bluffside park while his family summered at the castle. Tourists and pilots recall its quirky, artistic origin and Gray's reputation as a skilled builder.
Mrs. Katie Klinkoscz testified in municipal court about an attempted criminal assault by Frank Tebora in her home last Saturday night. She said the attacker entered while she slept, fought her off with help from her daughter, then fled after an angry confrontation with her husband. She suffered a nervous shock and injuries to her breast body and foot. The trial continued into the afternoon with a verdict expected the next morning.
The Winona market lists flour mixed grades, oats, barley, corn meal, and rye with per bushel or ton prices. It also shows hay Timothy and wild, ground feed, clover seed, shorts, bras, and various meat, poultry, dairy, and fruit items with unit prices for live and dressed products. Filed by commodity and weight unit.
Sacramento Bee notes that direct immediate results from ads are rare and that the enduring value lies in repetition. A monthly insert yielded no quick payback but six to ten months later produced substantial business, suggesting continued advertising builds profits beyond initial costs.
Henry Pagsz found his boat house near the levee by Northwestern bridge had belongings stolen. Police recovered the tackle on Prairie Island and took Frank McAllister into custody as a suspect. He faces a hearing and possible reform school placement.
Central Methodist Sunday school officers and teachers met Thursday to plan the annual outing. A river excursion was chosen to accommodate younger children free of charge. The trip will be in the afternoon and early evening after the Fourth of July, with M. G. Norton S. F. Kerfoot and M. P. Hanson appointed to secure a boat.
The scheduled field sports tomorrow may be altered by heavy rain making the track heavy. Fewer contestants due to Company C away and fear of defeat. Those who trained show good promise as the M M A aims to lift spirits despite potential results. Miller's Millinery parlor offers half price hats on Saturday morning.
Mrs G F Sterner was surprised by First Baptist church ladies at her Wilson street home Tuesday afternoon. The gathering on the church lawn featured refreshments and an elaborate luncheon, finishing with a gifted tea set and a handsome fork. Mrs W A Finkelnbure hosted a 5 o clock tea Thursday afternoon.
Carloads of horses and colts including Cleveland Bay stock arrive at Minnesota City. They are offered for sale by Mr. Charles F. Calbick. Descriptions claim the stock is strong and vigorous, suitable for improving horse lines.
Money on call remains nominal at 1 percent with prime paper around 84.4 percent. Silver certificates quoted at 60 percent, bar silver at 60 n , E and cent dollars at 447 percent. Government bonds steady.
Bakery and dairy items show steady trading with Batter Receipts at 4.956 packages and Cheese Receipts 8 098 packages. Grain markets move with Wheat July 68c, Sept 88 5c. Corn July 46c, Sept 47c as activity remains steady.
In Minneapolis market June 22 close, No 1 Northern wheat for June at 88 3/4 cents, July 84 1/2, September 84 1/2 to 86 3/4 cents. No 1 hard 86 1/4, No 1 Northern 84 1/2, No 2 Northern 88 1/4 cents.
On June 22 the Duluth market reported cash wheat at No 1 hard 85 85 and No 1 northern 88, No 2 northern 82, No 8 northern 78, with arrivals No 1 hard 6 and No 1 northern 844, July 84 and September 8.
Milwaukee market notes show wheat prices steady to firmer with No 1 northern at 84c and No 2 at 81 88c. Barley and oats move as listed. Chicago clearings total 629 295 045 with balances at 1 049 837. Butter markets steady to firm with creameries and dairies quoted. fresh butter 10 c to 19 c. Turkeys and chickens prices noted.
Cattle receipts 16 000 with steers mostly 61 to 65 dollar range for good to prime grades. Hogs receipts 19 000 with good to heavy weights 45 to 52 dollars and mixed loads around 50 to 52. Sheep receipts 11 00 with market weak. lambs about 5 dollars.
The Hoard of Trade session reflected a wary Northwest, with bids from the shipping wheat territory and active liquidation. July futures surged then fell back, cash bids ranged for No 2 red to No 1 northern spring, while oats and corn showed nervous activity and receipts surged. Provisions remained quiet but firm amid hog price moves.
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