Scott Released from Des Moines Inquiry in Potter Death
Frank E. Scott of Muscatine was freed from detention as the coroner’s jury ruled Potter died of laudanum poisoning, while Scott remains held on intoxication charges. Detectives traced the bottle to McKay’s drug store and found the phial on the Kirkwood hotel roof, clearing Scott of involvement.
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Frank E. Scott
Muscatine
Des Moines
A. M. Potter
Waverly
Potter
Scott
Albert M. Potter
Bremer County
Mercy Hospital
F. E. Scott
Kirkwood
D. A. Brann
McKay’s
Mr. Brann
O. M. Potts
Waterloo
Brann
Walsh
Edward Walsh
Kirkwood House
Ames
Mr. Ames
Inner Court
McKay
Messrs
Dobson
Moore
Mr. Dobson
Actio
Morgan Hotel
Valley Junction
Rock Island
Moberly
Muscatine May Decide On Next District Sunday School Convention
At an A M E church meeting tonight the Muscatine congregation debates hosting the district Sunday schools convention next year. Ottumwa hosted this year after a local decision, and Muscatine Methodists expect to vote in May or June on whether to welcome the gathering.
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Muscatine
Ottumwa
Unclaimed Mail at Muscatine Post Office August 5 1902
List of unclaimed mens and womens letters with names such as Eddie Adams G G Bartleson James Clark and Effie Billema Mrs Margaret Brown Miss Nellie Crook Mrs Bertha Currier Miss Maisey Kile Mrs Hester McLain Miss Frances Moore and others. Patrons must say advertised to claim their letters. Wm L Roach P M
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Muscatine
Iowa
Eddie Adams
G. G. Bartleson
James Clark
J. W. Clendening
George Crosier
P. M. Dillon
Louis Dold
G. M. Dowell
Jacob C. Edwards
Tom Everling
Artie Gritton
Thomas D. Hatton
Bert Johnson
Harry R. Jones
F. E. Kent
Jim
J. Reed
Wm. Schmidt
Sarah Spencer
Georgia Thompson
Wm. L. Roach
P. M
Excursion to Niagara Falls from Muscatine Ad
Notice of a column advertisement offering an excursion to Niagara Falls with a round trip fare of 12.15 dollars from Muscatine. For particulars inquire at M. N. & S. de pot.
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Niagara Falls
Muscatine
Clean Out Sale Offers Defiance Cents and Bargains
A local sale notice states Defiance cents per package and three packages for 20 cents. Describes a big item and the finest cold water starch on the market. Likely advertised by Geo W. Reuling.
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Ieee
Geo
Relief Hose Company to Award Ten Year Certificates
The Relief Hose company will hold a merry evening tonight to present ten year certificates. The company invites friends and city officials including the mayor for a pleasant social hour.
Hutchinson Hosts Enjoyable River Launch Party
Harry Hutchinson entertained a group from Oskaloosa at his city home with a river excursion aboard the steam launch Mignon. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Norton and numerous Misses Musser Kulp Jarvis Hutchinson Terry Spencer Lacey Roberts and others plus Messrs Cliff Musser C A Stafford Ralph Stafford W Hutchinson Drew Musser and Oppenheimer.
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Harry Hutchinson
Oskaloosa
Hutchinson
W. S. Norton
May Morgridge
Gertrude Musser
Grace Musser
Margaret Kulp
Bessie Jarvis
Julia Hutchinson
Terry
Toledo
Lacey
Spencer
Roberts
Cliff Musser
C. A. Stafford
Ralph Stafford
W. Hutchinson
Drew Musser
Little Falls
Minn
Oppenheimer
Geneva Golf Club to Open Club House Tonight
The formal opening of the Geneva Golf and Country Club house is set for tonight with bright illumination and Pauchet's full band providing music. Light refreshments will be served and each member invited three friends. Street cars will run to the venue with Supt. Fiske ensuring good service.
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Geneva
Birthday voyage lights seven couples with Koehler
A pleasant birthday outing last evening for seven couples hosted by Fred Koehler to celebrate his 24th birthday aboard Will Dillaway titled Tatum. The barge carried Chinese lanterns and refreshments as a phonograph provided entertainment. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer McBride, Mr and Mrs Chas Kern, Mr and Mrs Henry Blitz, Mr and Mrs Frank George, Mr and Mrs Harry McKay, Mr and Mrs John Neitzel, Mrs Charles Freeman, Miss Emma Greenwald, and Miss Rose Greenwald.
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Fred Koehler
Will Dillaway
Tatum
Elmer McBride
Chas. Kern
Henry Blitz
New Panitorium Dry Cleaning and Shoe Shine Listed
When you want clothes cleaned and pressed or shoes shined, visit the New Panitorium operated by Lueilen Bros at 222 East Second Street, beside Grand jhotel.
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Lueilen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Jhotel
Narrow Escape in River Ends With Rescue and Jail
Henry Geddison and Norman Butler fell from a row boat into the river a mile above the city while intoxicated. Geddison was pulled from the water by local shelters using crowfeet nets, revived after a rough resuscitation, and jailed briefly before release. A preceding storm brought lightning to Muscatine, striking a West Fourth street house and causing minor damage.
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Henry Geddison
Norman Butler
Butler
Geddison
Stoneburned
Cooper
Thorman and
Reesink
Muscatine
Will Narvis
West Fourth Street
Annual Fraternal and Fair Travel Deals
O F Des Moines announces sale Sept 12 to 15 with return Sept 22 for 26. Iowa State Fair Des Moines Aug 22–30 sale Aug 21–30 return Sept 1 one fare round trip. County fair Columbus Junction Aug 6–14 limit Aug 15 ex cur sine rate. St Paul Minneapolis and Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo low round trip tickets on sale daily. Elks Salt Lake City sale Aug 7–10 return Sept 20 rate 32.30. K of P San Francisco sale July 29 Aug 2–19 return Sept 30 rate 48. C M Gould Agent.
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Des Moines
County Fair
Columbus Junction
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Elks Salt Lake
Utah
San Francisco
Cal
K. of P
C. M. Gould
Annual Meeting Elks Grand Lodge in Salt Lake City
Iowa Central offers round trip tickets to Salt Lake City for the Elks Grand Lodge meeting August 12 to 14 with fares under one fare. Stopovers allowed west of Denver and Cheyenne. Tickets on sale August 7 to 10 with return limit September 30. For side trips contact the nearest Iowa Central agent.
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Elks’ Grand Lodge
Salt Lake City
Iowa Central
Salt Lake
Denver
Cheyenne
Iowa Central Railway Announces Sleeping Car Service
The Iowa Central Railway launches a new sleeping car service from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria for travelers seeking speed and convenience. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and eastern points. See local ticket agent.
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Iowa Central Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Peoria
Elrick Junction
Board Accepts Resignation of Supervisor Schoenig
At the adjourned meeting of the board of supervisors, Constable William Schoenig submitted his resignation which the board accepted, Luther Woods was appointed in his place, and Schoenig will join the Muscatine Sash and Door Company, leaving duties to others.
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Board of Supervisors
William Schoenig
Luther Woods
Schoenig
Musecatine Sash and Door Company
Loth
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West Second St
Jackson
West Second Street
EF. Reinemund
Geo. B. Jackson
J. G. Gunzenhauser
Walnut Street
the Journal
Hahn Bros
Pearl City
Rickerd
Iowa Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
van Dusen
East Third Street
Rickerd & van Dusen
Price
Pentzer
Muscatine Ia
H. H. Arnold
Muscatine, Iowa
Wittich Brothers
DR. A. M. Lingo, D. D.S
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