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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
4
Three refrigerator cars derailed near Davenport after leaving Muscatine at 7 15 pm. No injuries or deaths reported though two brakemen were thrown from the tops. Passenger trains 11 and 4 were diverted via Wilton causing delays into Muscatine.
A local ad宣传 invites readers to buy homes now with a modest down payment. G. M. Titus at 118 Iawa Avenue offers long term financing to buyers who can make a few hundred dollars as a first payment.
Henry Fiynmore James Walsh and Dan Donavan were bound over to the grand jury in 1000 bonds by Justice F W Eversmeyer. Three defense witnesses testified but evidence remained immaterial and did not alter the outcome. Praise and credit were directed at Chief of Police Rice for assembling the evidence.
Rev A Judson Kempton pastor of the First Baptist church will take a two week vacation and leave early Monday for Elcho Wis to join friends going to camp on Past Lake. He plans about twelve days away and expects to do a lot of fishing as the lake is good for the sport.
Henry Butz operates a thriving Muscatine business at 113 West Second Street with a full line of goods and consistently rising sales. An enthusiastic advertiser he renewed a Journal contract, promising daily bargains for prudent buyers as his ads continue to appear.
A Riverside boy named Ray Fesler was not hurt. the misprint identified Edward Lantry of Keota as the injured man. Lantry suffered a fractured skull a ruptured eardrum and fainted after Fesler threw a ball that struck him. Lantry is expected to recover.
The brick work on the main building of the new Y M C A home on Iowa avenue was completed yesterday. Excavation for the boiler room is underway today.
Hats, stiff brims, and fall fashion arrive at Hine Bros with new stock. Local shoppers anticipate updated trends as accessories and gentleman’s wear fill the display windows.
A posse shot at an escapee identified as Sears a likely African American man near Placerville after a protracted pursuit from Folsom penitentiary. The militia returned to Placerville as the man fled into the brush and escaped.
Mr and Mrs August Prien welcomed a baby girl last evening. Mr and Mrs William Lyons of South Muscatine had a baby boy early yesterday. Mr and Mrs Charles Schau land of 1141 Lucas street had a baby boy early this morning.
An advertisement seeks regents for Healo the newest best preparation for perspiring and aching feet. Twenty five cent article. Write for terms Health Medicine Co Dixon Il. Found Milwaukee time check owner can reclaim by identification and payment at Prudential Insurance Co office.
The Dunbar is now open and clean with calls inviting trials. Local items report births, travel bookings, visitors from St Louis and Davenport, social plans, ads for A B C Family Tea, and a river pearl find weighing 105 grains with cautious remarks from the Laa sing Mirror noting the gem's decay.
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