Campmeeting attendance and local travels noted
Journal Want Column reports Jesse Morris attended campmeeting in Wilton Saturday night. Geo Reinicke also visited Wilton friends and attended the campmeeting. Eloise Norton and Alda Hintman traveled to Davenport to spend the day aboard the Young. Erwin Metcalf lately visiting Davenport friends. Louise Fink left Des Moines home for Wilton to visit with Dr. and Mrs. Stafford. Mrs Wm Cassidy and daughter Gertrude headed to Iowa City for a few days with relatives. Gertrude Kincaid returns from Chicago after three months away.
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Geo. Reinicke
Wilton
Eloise Norton
Alda Hintman
Davenport
Erwin Metcalf
Louise Fink
Wm. Cassidy
Gertrude
Iowa City
Gertrude Kincaid
Frank
Chicago
Cubans Celebrate Freedom February 15th 1902 War Struggle
A brief promo notes the Cuban struggle and the world interest in freedom dated February 15 1902. It touts So-do antiseptic powder as quick relief for wounds burns and sores with gists selling at 25 cents a box.
Hay Fever Is Absent This Year In Muscatine
Muscatine hay fever sufferers rejoice as the season shows no sneezing red noses or watery eyes. The article cites scarce ragweed and drought as factors, noting doctors’ cautious optimism that a tincture of ragweed and related remedies may cure many cases in the future.
Restful Getaway at Clear Lake Iowa for Recreation
The note invites travelers to enjoy rest and leisure at Clear Lake Iowa with fishing sailing and bathing options. It mentions low tourist rates via the Iowa Central railway and advises asking the ticket agent for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
County boards plan levy for Muscatine Island levee
The Louisa and Muscatine county boards met to examine the Muscatine Island levee and agreed to a special levy for its repair and ongoing maintenance. The levy will be set at the September board session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello Republican
Louisa County Board of Supervisors
Muscatine
Local Man Enlists in United States Heavy Artillery
Walter Barkhurst and several recruits enlisted in the U S heavy artillery. They traveled to San Francisco for deployment as his company expects assignment to duty in the Alactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Advertiser
Walter Barkhurst T
Muscatine
United States Heavy Artillery
San Francisco
Muscatine Council Tours Arc Light Innovations
Muscatine city council members on a marketing trip visited Molene and Davenport lighting displays. They praised alternating enclosed arc lamps and plan to report back. Attending were Mayor Schmit along with Aldermen Bartemeter Riggs Gremmel Schenck Halstead Recorder Benham City Engineer Ryan and City Attorney Devitt.
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Muscatine
Davenport
Moline
Schmit
Bartemeter
Riggs
Gremme
Schenck
Halstead
Benham
Ryan
Devitt
Revenue official warns Muscatine pawn brokers on taxes
Sam Kirkpatrick of the United States Revenue Commission visited Muscatine on a Saturday in his official capacity. He warned local pawn brokers to pay back taxes and stop business without first meeting tax obligations, saying ignorance of the law is not an excuse. He then left for Burlington, noting his nationwide territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Revenue
Sam Kirkpatrick
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Kirkpatrick
Burlington
United States
Muscatine District Camp Meeting At Wilton
Weather hardly deterred attendees as scores traveled to the Muscatine district camp grounds near Wilton. Dr. C L Stafford of Muscatine delivered the Sunday afternoon sermon and the services were described as very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
C. L. Stafford
Clear Lake Resort Offers Low Rates for Tourists
Continuously at Clear Lake a northern Iowa summer resort reached by the Town Central route, it promises great fishing sailing and bathing with extremely low rates for single travelers or groups. Inquiries to Geo. 8S. Batty G. P. T. A. Marshaltown Ia.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Batty
Marshaltown
It's Free If It Fails to Cure Pile Remedy Ad
A historical advertisement for a pile cure promises free service if ineffective and offers a money back guarantee. The vendor J. J. Havercamp markets a 50 cent package with a sample tree and a no cure no pay guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havercamp
Muscatine Knights Go to Cedar Rapids Convention
J G Dermody J W Eells and Frank Gould travel with J M Butler to Cedar Rapids for the Iowa Knights of Pythias annual convention where Butler seeks election as Grand Master at Arms. Muscatine deputies expect strong effort to secure his victory and Cedar Rapids prepares to host a major gathering of Pythians and allied orders.
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J. G. Dermody
J. W. Eells
Frank Gould
Cedar Rapids
J. M. Butler
Iowa Knights of Pythias
Muscatine
John M. Butler
Pythian Knights of Iowa
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Grand Temple of Rathbone Sisters
Iowa Brigade
Knights of Pythias
Dramatic Order
Knights of Krorassan
Musserville notes and local shifts in industry
The J. W. Van Sant delivered a raft of logs for Musser Lumber, Frank Niles became band sawyer at Kaiser's mill, and the Mexico sawyer survived three days. Fourth ward residents attended M E camp meetings at Wilton grounds. Thornton Nichols improves after heart trouble. Rev J W Rice preached at Island church and Musserville M E church. Local visits include Kathrine Mantha Grace Hill and family trips to Grandview. A button plant fire at Lyons, Ta caused partial coal shed damage.
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J. W. van Sant
Musser Lumber Company
Frank Niles
Kaiser
Mexico Sawyer
Fourth Ward
M. E
Wilton
Thornton Nichols
J. W. Rice
Chicago
Island Church
Musserville M. E
Kathrine Mantha
Grace Hill
W. F. Miksch
Chas. Rosenmund
Chas. Graffe
Tri-Cities
Bessie McCleary
Grandview
Geo. McCleary
Essie
Carrie Stineman
D. T. Wemochel
Lyons
Obituary: George W. McBride Passes Away at Home
The community was shocked by the sudden death of George W. McBride at his home on Thursday morning. Born June 2, 1818 in Crocton county Ohio, he died August 8, 1901. He joined the German Reform church in 1868 and married Rachel Bantham on September 18, 1845. Six children survive: Margaret Lunquist, Mrs. George Morehead, James, John, and Mrs. Rose, with two daughters and two sons predeceasing him. The family receives communal sympathy.
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George W. McBride
Crocton County
Ohio
James
George Morehead
Oakland Township
John
Nebraska
Rose
Kansas
Farmers Put Off Early Sell of Crops
Farmers in the region delay crop sales this year, preferring to store grain in granaries and other products on the farm until prices improve. The shift will push freight car demand later, creating a challenging period for railways to manage.
Muscatine Firemen Pick Routes For State Meet Train
Firemen from Muscatine select M. N. and S. and Iowa Central routes for the State Tournament. A special train departs M. N. & C. depot at 5 a.m. with a stop in South Muscatine. Round trip fare two dollars. Inquiries to M. N. & S. depot or Chief Neibert and foremen, A. L. Lindner, General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Muscatine
Iowa Central
South Muscatine
Neibert
A. L. Lindner
Camp of Graders Established on the R. L Cut-off
Brighton Enterprise reports a new grading camp two miles from town on the R. L cut-off. The camp, led by John Foley, is described as all Black workers who enjoy music and dancing after work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
R. L
John Foley
Limited Lews Picturesque Muscatine on Sale Now
Limited supply noted for Lews Picturesque Muscatine with price listed at 50 cents per copy. Available at all local book stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lews
Muscatine
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