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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
4
Public auction of household goods at Mrs. Reinhart Kaiser’s 310 West Third Street on Friday April 25 at 2 pm rain or shine. Items include kitchen range folding bed dining chairs rockers divan armchairs book case lawn furniture swing coal stove and kitchen contents. Capt. E C Peto auctioneer.
Tiecke Edwards, a long time county jail inmate known in police courts, attempted to slash his throat with a small pocket knife. Sheriff Stuart intervened, disarming him and placing Edwards in a cell for the night as 21 prisoners and officials report he is resting comfortably with only a minor neck scratch.
The First Methodist church hosted a full day of programs with addresses on Methodism in Europe and Boxer Rebellion missions in China. Rev J R Payne and Rev George Filmer spoke on Protestantism in the Philippines and missionary enthusiasm, followed by a map study on foreign missions.
A Monday evening social hosted by the Modern Brotherhood of America at Maccabee Hall drew about 250 attendees. The program featured piano solos, a piano duet by Lulu and Lola Bebb, a German song by Elizabeth Fayle, and performances by Rose Fayle, John Barry, Helen Block, Rose King, and Florence Wright, with strong audience applause and graceful encores. Refreshments followed the program.
Thiesen guarantees his kidney pills will do exactly what is asked of them, and that assurance is cited as the reason for their success.
Queen Wilhelmina shows continued improvement in Hetloo as of April 23. She rested well overnight and exhibits a falling temperature with reduced nausea and adequate ability to take nourishment.
The T. E. S. club met Tuesday evening at Rob ert Bennison’s home and began with promise for enjoyable times. The next meeting is set for May 7 at the home of Richard and William Herr. Members listed include Bert Miller Blunt Munn Jie Stirlen Dick Herr Bob Bennison and Bib King.
Wm. Huttig departed this afternoon for a business trip to Chicago. His trip aims to advance company interests and establish essential meetings with Chicago partners.
Troop G of Peoria Illinois sets an excursion to Muscatine on May 18. A committee led by Jacob Eisle and G W Burns will meet railroad officials and Company C to arrange the trip. If approved, a special Peoria to Muscatine train may carry about 500 travelers.
A flurry of items includes illness on Orange Street, a marriage license issued to Eugene Smith and Myra Skinner of Moline Illinois, a delayed El Paso Flyer train, and a public auction at 310 West Third Street Friday at 2 pm. Also noted are hosiery from Wayne Knit, an appendectomy operation on Carrie Spickler, and a severe hand injury to Wm Kaufman at Hutting's plant.
The article notes rising social regard for actors and praises Camilla Reynolds in Mr. Owens Desdemona as a well bred, educated performer. It highlights her Kemper hall education and aristocratic bearing. The Grand hosts the show on April 28.
A high wind toppled a tree onto a wagon in Murray, injuring Lemon Murray and his fourteen year old son. They were roused by the fright of the horses and the incident occurred last night as they traveled through Ottumwa, Iowa. One victim may die from the injuries.
Seigel's People's Bargain Store crowds shoppers daily with deep discounts before relocating. Suits once $15 drop to $4 or $5, a sale not to be repeated after the move as goods will revert to regular prices. Hurry to the removal sale before it ends.
A section of the baseball grand stand at the fair grounds collapsed from a strong afternoon wind. The incident caused minor debris but no injuries reported.
Little Florence Kramer daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Kramer of 408 Fletcher Avenue died yesterday evening after a one day illness spasms caused the death She was three years old The family receives heartfelt sympathy from many friends Funeral will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
State Bank and Trust Co banking and exchange services advertised at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Second Street in Muscatine Iowa highlighting local financial offerings and branch presence.
Hershey State Bank of Muscatine Iowa lists P W Francis as president Henry Jayne as vice president L G Burnett as cashier with Sara Hershey Eddy Mira Hershey and others as directors. General banking business loans no real estate security four percent interest on time deposits.
The First National Bank lists S. G. Stein as President D. V. Jackson as Vice-President and 8. M. Hughes as Cashier with 50000 capital and 5000 surplus. Directors include S. G. Stein D. V. Jackson J. B. Dougherty Chas Paga J. Carskaddan F. P. Sawyer S. M. Hughes. Also offers safety deposit boxes for rent.
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