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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1902

Page

3

Local Theater Seat Prices and Sale Schedule

Direction-CAMBERLIN announces lower floor prices at 5 percent, balconies at 50 and 35 cents, gallery 25 cents. Seat sale opens Friday morning with limited seating available.

Miss Lillian Henlein Weds J M Bibbs in Muscatine Ceremony

Miss Lillian Henlein daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Henlein wed J M Bibbs of Ottumwa Iowa yesterday at her parents home on East Sixth street. Rev Joseph N Elliott of the Presbyterian church officiated with only family and close relatives present. Henlein long known in Muscatine as a Mississippi Valley Telephone operator and member of First Presbyterian church. The couple will reside in Ottumwa where Bibbs works in the telephone business.

Lillian Henlein Henry Henlein J. M. Bibbs Ottumwa Iowa East Sixth Street Joseph N. Elliott Presbyterian Church Muscatine Mississippi Valley Telephone Company First Presbyterian Church Gibbs Ibbs

In the Rogues Gallery: Aunt Milly’s Boston Romance

Aunt Milly returns from Boston changed and in love with Professor Holden. Susie suspects a con and sneaks a look at his letters and photo, leading to a raid on the rogues gallery. The lovers’ plans crumble when Holden is revealed among listed rogues, and Milly faints after the arrest news.

Milly Boston Florence Susie Warden Susie Aunt Milly Holden Harte New York City Police Headquarters Mulberry Street Detective Department Rogues’ Gallery Marshall Massarin Professor du Bois New Hampshire

Fraternal Aid Social Set for Wednesday Night

Local notices urge attendance at the Fraternal Aid social on Wednesday night April 2 with program and refreshments. Mrs Florence Fox and Miss Florence Fox report illness and recovery. Mrs Geo Heppenstald visits from West Liberty. Mrs Driscoll from St Paul departs for California after a visit with Rev and Mrs Elliott. Ladies of the G A R promise an engaging meeting with a short program and important questions. The history of 61-65 is discussed.

Fraternal Aid Fraternal Aid Association

Will-Workers Meet At Mrs Meyer Home South Muscatine

A Will-Workers gathering is planned for tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Meyer’s pleasant South Muscatine home 104 Dview Ave. The group will sew and prepare for a future fair and share suppers after the session.

Easter Hall Dance Draws Large Crowd at Armory

The Easter hall dance at the Armory, under Howard Warfield Chas Kern and Jess King, was a success with about 150 couples attending. Vanatta’s Orchestra provided the music and received praise for its quality. The event met all needs and left attendees pleased with the evening.

Old Armory Hall Messrs Howard Warfield Chas. Kern Jess King Vanatta

Elks Elect Officers At Muscatine Lodge Meeting

Muscatine lodge No. 304 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held its annual officers election at the hall on West Second Street with a large turnout. Voters discussed candidates for exalted positions of trust and honor to be filled.

Muscatine Lodge No. 304 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks West Second Street

March 1902 Mortality Report from Muscatine City

City death register lists residents who died in March 1902 including Alice E. Robbins 52 from pleuro pneumonia and Sarah M. Olds 87 from cerebral apoplexy. Other victims include Patrick Faulkner 75 and Wm R Clark 79 both of old age, Eveline Velma Spencer 1 year 10 months from pneumonia, and Laura Blackmar 34 with pulmonary tuberculosis. Several deaths occurred elsewhere in Illinois Iowa and Kentucky.

City of Muscatine Alice E. Robbins Sarah M. Olds Patrick Faulkner Wm. R. Clark Mississippi Jennie Kent Walter Bauer Abraham Smalley Eveline Velma Spencer Simon Yann Clarence A. Concannon Geo Augustus Foss Laura Blackmar Alice FE. Robbins Galesburg Ill Warsaw Rock Island

Muscatine Stars Triumph Over Hawkeyes In Close Bowling Match

Muscatine Stars defeated the Hawkeyes by 97 pins in a hotly contested bowling night. High scores included Gilmore 184 and 496 series for Muscatine, while Smith led Hawkeyes with 205 in a match that also featured team averages around 167 for Muscatine and 161 for Hawkeyes. Albert Whiteacre of West Liberty visited the city on business.

Muscatine Stars Hawkeyes Muscatine Gilmore NTE Cian Apie PR Dia Nee DeLance Jones Lillibridge COE Ave Albert Whiteacre West Liberty

Townsend Leads in Faster Photography Service

Ten Day System Began. Beginning April 1, all persons sitting for photographs at Townsend's studio will receive them 10 days from the day they return the proofs. We have secured an extra retoucher from Davenport to turn out work more promptly and more satisfactorily. Make appointments for sittings. Townsend, Leading Photographer.

Townsend Davenport

Senate sustains governor veto on Mossberry bill

Des Moines April 1 The senate voted unanimously to sustain Gov. Cumtens veto of the Mossberry bill without debate. Morcombe.

Senate Des Moines The Journal Morcombe

Legislature Passes Only One Measure of Importance Today

Des Moines report states the Hayward bill requiring telegraph and telephone companies to file annual reports with the executive council was the sole measure of note passed today.

Des Moines Journal Hayward Telegraph Executive Council

Wanted Solicitors For Muscatine And Other Cities

Want ads note late acceptance for solicitors to work in Muscatine and other cities. Apply at Journal office eight o'clock a.m. Chas. W. Gray.

Muscatine Journal W. Gray

Noted Jefferson County thefts linked to Fairfield suspects

A Burlington Hawkeye item reports Sheriff Saunders tracing a pair from Jefferson County involved in horse and buggy thefts in Columbus Junction and Fairfield. The gang, William and Josephine Nagle, were captured in Eliza Illinois, with additional loot recovered from George W. Schofield’s home in Louisa township. They await Mercer County grand jury action for Eliza dress skirt thefts before being brought for trial.

Trapello Burlitton Hawkeye Jeferson Eliza Saunders Muscatine Klotz & Schneider Columbus Junction Sherif Saunders Eliza, DL Peple Schneider & Klotz Wiliam Josephine Nagle Fairfield Sherrif Wright Mauscatine Louisa Township George W. Schofield

Business Visitors From Columbus Junction

Messrs. G. A. Salmon and W. L. Curtis of Columbus Junction were in the city today as business visitors.

Messrs G. A. Salmon W. L. Curtis Columbus Junction

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