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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1902

Page

5

Musser Lumber Begins Season Early After Yard Cleared

Musser Lumber company started engines Tuesday morning to begin the season ahead of schedule. The mill says heavy orders and a cleaned yard necessitate an early start after last September’s accident. The first raft of the season, wintered in Cat Tail slough above Clinton, was moved down Monday by Musser and the Rambo. Other mills along the river, Kaiser's and Hershey's, plan to start soon as logs arrive.

Musser Clinton Consort Rambo Kaiser’s Hershey’s

River City Routine Remains Quiet Amid Seasonal Checks

Usual activity along these lines persists in cities along the river as routine inspections and everyday operations continue without notable disruption. Officials report steady traffic, commerce, and public services, with no unusual incidents recorded during the period.

Fraternal Aid Social Tonight at Assembly Hall

Fraternal Aid Association presents an evening program at the Assembly Hall with music, a welcome address by Quincy Howard, scarf drill, violin and piano duets by Mary and Fred Neff, multiple songs by Rose King Rose Rhinehart Florence Wright Helen Block Anna Kuriger and others, readings, recitations, a cake walk, and a skirt dance led by Rose King and Florence Wright.

Assembly Hall Fraternal Aid Association Mary Fred Neff Rose King Alberta Sauer Rose Myrtle Rhinehart Florence Wright Reading Helen Block Anna Clara Kuriger Mr. Cook Helen Carl Brann M. Biles Christana Karr

Woodworkers of City Gain Members After Successful Meeting

A crowded city hall mass meeting led by William Pasdach and organizer C. A. Ceilly produced 14 Woodworkers and 19 carpenters joining unions. Ceilley urged solidarity, union labels, and organizers to boost wages and hours, noting national gains and continued local efforts with plans to visit Rock Island and southern states.

Friends of Organized Labor William Pasdach C. A. Ceilly St. Louis Carl S. Evans Ceilley United States Carpenters Rock Island

Unclaimed Mail At Muscatine Post Office Week Ended April 1

Remaining letters advertised at Muscatine Iowa post office include men list Harry Christingler J R Draper Chas Gould R B Hampton Henry Heying Jr Wm Keller Eugene Larrington Fred L Lauhscher Geo Lowe C H Reed E R Wilcox E R Williams and women list Mary J Brown Emma Kempf Miss Myrtle Pascal Miss Jennie Stanley Allie Yeager Callers must say Advertised Wm L Roach P M

Muscatine Iowa Harry Christingler J. R. Draper Chas. Gould R. B. Hampton Henry Heying, Jr Wm. Keller Eugene Larrington Fred l Lauhscher Geo. Lowe C. H. Reed E. R. Wilcox E. R. Williams Mary J. Brown Emma Kempf Myrtle Pascal Jennie Stanley Allie Yeager Wm. L. Roach P. M

Guarantee offer on Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar

A card from Nesper & Co and partners advertises refunds on cough cures. A 50cent bottle is guaranteed to cure or money back, and a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfaction or refund. The undersigned include J. J. Havercamp G. A. Riemcke W. B. Barkalow and J.T. Keuchmayr.

Nesper & Co J. J. Havercamp G. A. Riemcke W. B. Barkalow J.T. Keuchmayr

Admits H8 Guilt In Diamond Ring Theft

The Davenport Times reports Roe Weidhine of this place was arrested after a woman, Grace Hunter, accused him of misappropriating a $40 diamond ring she loaned him. He allegedly sold the ring for cash and sent the proceeds to Muscatine, with police later detaining him.

Roe Weidhine Davenport Grace Hunter Roe Weichine Muscatine Kessler Jansen Weldline Iowa Loan and Mortgage Company

New Panitorium Laundery Shine by Luellen Bros

When you want your clothes cleaned and pressed or your shoes shined go to the New Panitorium Luellen Bros 222 East Second street Next to Grand hotel.

Luellen Bros East Second Street Grand Hotel

Woodmen Lodge to Furnish Ward at Hershey Memorial

The M W A Camp 106 and Neighbors of Woodcraft met in their hall to fund a room at Hershey Memorial hospital naming it Woodman Ward. A committee led by Venerable Consul V L Giesler will coordinate furnishing a single room with sixty six items including bed iron dresser screen rocker chairs and linens and may add a wheel chair or commode.

M. W. A. Camp 106 Woodcraft Towa Avenue Second Street Hershey Memorial Hospital Woodman Ward V. L. Giesler Charles Hoefflin John Poehl Daniel J. Fogarty Matt F. Eaton

Muscatine Women Win Police Matron Bill Passage

Muscatine women and allies pressed for a permissive bill allowing police matrons in cities of 10 000 or over and those under special charters. The Des Moines Capital notes the House passed the Lyman bill, with Jones proposing a 15 900 minimum that failed, and Nichols adding Muscatine’s special charter applicability, then the measure passed by a good margin.

Muscatine Des Moines Lyman Poweshiek Polk Jones Mahaska Oskaloosa Nichols

Opportunity to Furnish Memorial Hospital Interiors

It is hoped the Benjamin Hershey Memorial hospital will be ready for occupancy by May first. Individuals or societies may contribute furnishings, which must meet agreed requirements. For details and the article list, contact Miss Edith B. Hoover at 509 West Third Street or P. W. Francis at Hershey State Bank.

Benjamin Hershey Memorial Hospital Edith B. Hoover West Third Street P. W. Francis Hershey State Bank

Ladies G A R Circle Meeting Notice

Wednesday evening literary program and refreshments announced for all members. Mrs. Denham serves as president.

G. A. R. Circle Denham

Paine's Celery Compound Promoted for Spring Health

An advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as the cure for fatigue despondency and general debility. It claims the remedy renews nerve action cleanses the blood and strengthens the life stream aiding rheumatism neuralgia dyspepsia liver kidney eczema and related ailments.

Paine

Farms Hit Four Per Ash Balance Crop Till Pails

Agricultural note reports about farm balance with four per ash and crop till pails. Read as fragmented OCR offering limited clarity on topics like yield or equipment.

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