Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01
Mu.catine County Union Convention.

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Muscatine County Union Convention.
The Unionists of Muscatine county are invited
to assemble in Mass Convention at the Court
House. in the city of Muscatine, on Saturday,
the I'd dav of July next, at ten O'Clock p. m for
the purpose OF selecting delegates to attend the
State Congressional and Judicial Union Con-
yentions to be held soon thereafter, and for the
transaction of such other business as may De
deemed necessary to secure Il triumphant Veto
WIN. f. DAVIS, Chm Central Com.
nesr The June term of the District
Court adjourned Saturday. Several
cases were left over for the October term.
81 PER DAY FOR RAILROAD LABOR
ERs.-J. r. Boyle, contractor on thelM.
& NJ. r. r. west Of Grinnell, is offering
two dollars day for railroad hands, and
promises them board at So per week.
Sow RUCKWHEAT.-It is now time to
prepare for sowing buckwheat. We
urge all who can spare ground to put in
this crop, for the reason that the wheat
crop will be light and buckwheat will
be its best substitute. We know that
seed is scarce and high, but it will pay
at the highest figures. Sow buckwheat!
RAILROAD SMASH UP.-The train
from this city to Washington, Saturday
morning, met with an accident when
about two miles out, by the breaking of
the axle of the hind truck of the tender.
One of the wheels passed under the
train, cutting the brake of every car,
six or eight in number, and cutting up
the ties for several rods. One man,
Homer Boyle, who was holding one of
the brakes, was thrown into ditch and
badly stained but not seriously hurt.
The train was detained several hours
Some of the cars will have to be taken
to the repair shop before they can be
used again.
pA- The people of West Liberty are
making extensive preparations to cele-
brate the 4th. The grounds selected are
a mile and half east of the town. near
the residence of Mr.. Sweeney. Those
who do not take their own provisions
can get refreshments at the tables set by
the Ladies' Soldiers Aid SOciety-the
proceeds to 60 to the benefit of the Sol
diers' Relief Fund. D. c. Cloud, Esq,
OF Muscatine, will address the people,
Ex-Goy. KirkwOod has also been invit-
ed. Excellent music may be expected,
and a platform will be erected for those
who wish to dance. Plenty of good wa
ter will be provided on the grounds.
We make the above statement at the
request of the committee of arrange
mentS.
PROMOTED The following changes
in the 35th Regiment have been made
at the Adjutant Generals office:
Capt. VIM. Dill, Co. D. 18th infantry, to be
Major of the 35th infantry, vice John, killed in
battle-commission to bear date from June eth,
1884.
First Lieut. VIM A. Clark co. D, S5th imam
try, to be Captain OF co. D. 18Th infantry, vice
Dill, promoted, commission from June eth,
1864
Second Lieut.. Henry Hoover. CO. D, a5th infan-
try, to be LIST Lieut. Of co. D. 35th infantry, vice
Clark, promoted, commission from June 9TH,
1854.
First Lieut.. Joseph Mayer, co. C, 35th infan-
try, to be Captain of co. c, 35th infantry, vice
Burmeister deceased, commission to date from
Second Lieut.; Frank 8. Kehler co. c, s5th in
date from June 18th, 1864.
While we regret the mournful neces-
sity for these promotions, we cannot
refrain from rendering our congratula-
tons to our fellow citizens who have not
only earned but obtained these tokens
of appreciation. Success to them all,
and may new laurels be added to them.
OUR CITY.-Taking advantage of a
rainy day, we sailed forth from our
sanctum, on Monday, tosatisfy ourselves
relative to the prosperity of Muscatine.
We knew that we had several big houses
and that each did large business, but
we were not quite prepared to believe
what we saw. We first visited the
splendid furniture establishment of S.
G. & P. Stein, located on Second street.
This firm occupies one of the finest
buildings in the State. In style of ar
chitecture and finish, we know it has no
superior in this State. The building
proper has depth of 20 feet by 20 in
width, 3 stories high. We first visited
the two lower floors, where we found
bedsteads, chairs, &C., stacked up and
piled up. We observed that the bed
steads were of superior quality the
those formerly sold in this city, and
were informed that this quality was
most demanded. We then proceeded to
the second floor, and thence to the third
story, each Of which were crowded with
all the varieties and latest styles of the
richest and most elegant furniture we
ever saw west of the Mississippi. Up
holstery that was never surpassed invites
the eye, in these rooms. The fourth and
upper story is filled with material in an
unfinished condition. We have no hes
itancy in saying that the largest and
choicest variety Of furniture in Iowa
may be found at this house.
In addition to the main business,
Messrs. Stein have branch, near Pap
poose bridge, well stocked, and under
the supervision of Mr.. Howell. The
firm is doing an excellent business, as
may be supposed from the people who
thrOng their sales room. Most of the
furniture here sold is manufactured in
this city, and of course gives steady EN-
ployment to a large number of mechan-
les. Messrs. S. inform us that trade was
hot 4
work sold is unprecedented. The best
styles of bureaus, lounges and chamber
sets are in such demand that they are