The Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune from Muscatine, Iowa • Page 358

Interesting Old Diary Tells of Daily Progress in Construction of Muscatine's High Bridge Construction of Muscatinc's slep by ep the progress made h-h one of the in the building of this bridge ojccts to be completed in the that is now considered Glasgow Tailors to have the newest patterns on hand at all Ul Th firm also does tailoring and repair work on men's and women's garments. JOHNSTON CHIROPRACTOR Established Auff- 31, 1920 by Dr. J. G. Johnston.

is 1 1 er.rly lS90's was an undertaking sa much community interest for officials of Muscatine local residents at that time. a jour carriages, made th Through the years it has served as an important link between Muscatine and the Illi- rc-ii areas across the Mississippi a but recently, following ex- improvements made by first .1 rossing over the bridge to the Illinois shore on May 8. 1831 TOM Established Tom Koyster. CONTRAC- 1920 by -ive in it-s ui t'-o owners has been designated the work, the bridge was not an important lir.k in a na- 7m ally opened until a few davs later. Organized in 1888 by a number of resident merchants and business men, the Muscatme highway systsm.

To the late Ira S. Johnston. bridge buildin" was 'he all- undertaking. A daily record of the orogress made in tilt later construction is found a notebook which he kept i Torn Royster, Muscatine con- Because of formalities between js carr y- in his busi- nis from the same Place at 1182 Hershey avenue where he was started his contracting firm in 1920 and has been continuously in business ever smce erecting many fine homes use bridge company and the Milwaukee Construction com- in regard to the acceptance Bridge company was capitalized at S200.000. of S52.600 Stock in the value was subscribed and SHO.OOO in bonds were issued.

Work commenced on the structure in the fall of 1880. and it pioach to the high bridge. Muscatine Business Directory (Continued From 25) he served as construction engineer on the bridge. Mr. wa 1 the father of LUA (11 Johnston 209 West Sev- as finished May 8, 1891.

The erth street I bridge is one-half mile long ana Beginning with New Year's! C1S six spans. It is of cantilever day in 1901, the book tells in a I order and Z1 feet above high 5C'ies-of brief but meaningful Following the the story of the i the company that built building of the bridge here that the bridge, another company linked Iowa to Illinois by wagon up of mem- and opened up to" Musca- bers of the original concern, ne a rich new trading territory, constructed a road and bnages Some samples of the notes on the Illinois as an ap- iour.d in the liitle book are S' en: Jan. 2 putting iron up on falsework for span; paid freight, SS19.15. Jan 3 Loaded steel on boat ft.r span on Illinois side. 5 Fine day.

we took boat load of steel across the river. Jan. 11 Cloudy, we worked OP. span. Turned cold, we bi ought up the boat to the Iowa s'de of the river.

Jan. 13 Very cold and south wind, went to look and buy Iowa piling. I Jan. 22 Quiie cold, mowed some, ice went out at noon, got our traveler back to the towers to on cantilever arm, went to church. Jan.

20 Fine day. drove three piles for span on Iowa Jan. 11 Fine day, drove 21 piles for span on Iowa side. i Jan. Finished driving the ilins for the span, coaled up "boat took her back, ready to cut the piling.

Through February. March and the book conlinue? to give Royster has three men working for him. E. BAUER rRODBCTS-- Esiablished in 1920 by E. X.

Bauer. prior to starting his business of making mustard and other products in 1920, E. X. Bauer was a salesman. While on the road he became acquainted with a man who made mustard, anc.

persuaded him to sell his mula. Since then Mr. Bauer has changed the formula to conform with his own ideas 01 making good mustard. His bus rfess has'steaciily urn, now he makes other products reside mustard, such as horseradish, peanut butter, pickle relish, dill and sweet ckles, and others. He makes these products at his home.

711 Leroy street, Some of them are shipped out, some sold to jobbers, and- others sold locally. established 20 years ago by Ed Gremmel. Mr Gremmel sold it to Stoker brothers in 1924, and in 1939 Eddie Gilmore, the present proprietor, bought the firm. PARRY ADTO Established in September of 1920 by C. C.

Parry and E. C. Hank. In its early years the Parry company sold Hupmomile and Heo automobiles. Now only Reo trucks are sold, but the firm has an extensive repair department and specializes in the end of the business.

Mcbiigas products are also handled. The Parry Auto company, slarted by C. C. Parry and E. C.

Hank, was incorporated in September of 1920. About four years ago Mr. Parry dropped out ol the business. wholesale headquarters of the Glasgow stores, for the past 3a years, having owned stores in other towns. He has served as president of the Midwestern Tailoring company for the past three vears.

There are about 40 Glasgow- stores located throughout the middle-west, all of them home owned. The local store was first established at 227 East Seconc strc-t and moved to us presen location at 215 Sycamore strce. in 1930 where merchandise is shewn to fair advantage a davlight room. About 500 large pieces -oods are kept on hand at all Times, and suits made to order from exact measurements. Their connection with the Midwestern Tailoring company enables the ELFERS ELECTRIC STORE in July of 1920 by Louis Elfcrs.

Louis Elfcrs started in business in the South Side Electric shop in South Muscatine which he founded in July of 1920. The firm was moved to 22" East Second street in 1931. and in 1938 to 203 West Second street, the present location. Mr. Elfers is at present stress- ins the construction end of the electrical business, his most recent job being the fixtures and construction on the new Bells- vue hospital addition.

auto accessories in addition to oil and grease, Willard batteries, and Champion sparkplugs. The Muscatine Car Market also sells used cars, SCHMELZER ICE Established in April of 1930 bl" George Schroclzcr. LORD BROTHERS, successors to Metal Siffn Advertising company-Established Apnl 3. 1920 by Herman Lord, Andrew Lord, and Herman ZCUR. The firm of Lord Brothers, composed of Herman B.

ana Andrew S. Lord, is successor to the Metal Sign Advertising company, established in April of 1920 by Herman and Andrew Lo-d and Herman Zeug. Metal signs of all types are made by the firm in its location on Marquette street, and these are sent all over the- United (Continued On 28) DeLXIXE Established March 1, 1930 by Gus Kossives. CLARENCE NOI.AN FRONT BARBER Established June 24. 1920 by Clar- enco COAL Established in July of 1920 by Rolly Hcrr.

ERNEST NABEK DAJ 11 Established in February of by Ernest and Georce Nabcr. IOWA. SHINE Established in Ed Grcm mel. The Iowa Shine parlor has been in the same 20G'i Iowa avenue smce MUSCATINE CAR MARKET in 1920 by Harold H. Schlutz and Albert Levin.

Harold Schlutz and Albert Levin proprietors of the Muscatine Car Market, have been in the automobile business together for 20 years. In that time they have been in three locations, on East Second street, at the corner of Third and Mulberry, and at present at 115 Cedar street. The firm handles Nash and Willis automobiles, Goodyear tires, and a complete line ot I wish to thank my friends for their continued patronage during the 25 years I have beer, engaged in business Yours Trulr, Bill Fuhlman's Grocery 413 East 2nd St. Phone 2162 One Pioneer Greets Another The history of the harrty pioneer? who settled in Mus- calinc County is graphically written into the records in the office of the Muscatine County Abstract company. First Transaction in November, Tha Jir.1 of Territory, Nov-ml, 5, 1838, Book a.

STOSQDIMNE County. kno 1 a catl For Those Occasions When That Something Is Needed Which Only Flowers Can Add. at i. 150.70 i nart Of MOSCOW, ill MOH- ot land 13 WIIM was i-iicr a pan. cow tow Ctarlc.

to rotor Porry. Tl.i. land entered (rom the United Stltos Government by Charles Henderson on November 1833, tor urtvich ho the anm of Sl-25 Dailv this organization takes off the records of Muscatme Conntv everv transaction effecting real property, can depend upon the Muscatine County Abstract company for Curacy and promptness 1,0 matter what your demands. Muscatine County Abstract Co. 1-vi oo 414-415 American Bank Bldg.

Gus Allbee, Pros. Phone 235G G. Clyde Parks, Soc'y. Since the people of Muscatine have ten omiU Io Greenwood Flower Shop for their on everv occasion. They have been Jiven the finest of flowers and service and for that reason they have come back repeatedly.

WE GROW OUR OWN FLOWERS YOUR ASSURANCE OF FRESHNESS Greenwood Flower Shop GEORGE II. HERMANN, JR 1000 Lucas SI. Phone 1358.