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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1906

Page

2

Death of John Foley Ruled From Alcohol Nicotine Poisoning

Post mortem findings and coroner inquest conclude John E. Foley died of cardiac failure due to excessive alcohol and nicotine. Inquest in Muscatine Iowa at the European Hotel Room 45 heard testimony from Mollie Randall Walter Jones Arthur Steichmer and Michael Foley.

John Foley Norton Beveridge Muscatine John E. Foley W. S. Norton T. F. Beveridge M. D Appel Mollie E. Randall Walter Jones Arthur Steichmer Michael Foley European

Local Man Honored by Philatelist Convention

D. T. Eaton of Muscatine received a Boston telegram stating he is a leading figure at the American Philatelist convention in session there. Eaton is secretary of the association, manages a stamp firm on Town avenue, and plans an eastern visit before returning home.

Boston Iast D. T. Eaton Eaton Town Avenue Muscatine

Parker Performer Breaks His Leg in Amusement Ride

Mack Wheeler of Parker Amusement company broke his leg leaping the gap on Front Street near Bowman barn during his last city appearance. A large crowd watched as the ride began the crash sent him into spectators. He is in Hershey hospital for several weeks awaiting treatment.

Mack Wheeler Parker Amusement Company Front Street Bowman Barn Wheeler Hershey Hospital

Iowa Man Sets Low Golf Score in Arsenal Open

Davenport report details Rock Island Golf club invitation rounds at Arsenal Course with Gordon of Iowa City firing 78 to lead bogey under par. Finalists from Illinois and Iowa include Ardo and Leon Mitchell Cady and Gordon. Two-ball handicap match play and many close results featured in first flight outcomes.

Davenport Rock Island Golf Club Illinois Iowa Ardo Leon Mitchell Rock Island J. D. Cady Moline Arthur Gordon Iowa City Gordon G. W. Bunn Springfield Frank Holiday Burlington Wilfred Arnold Galesburg Ill Maurice Connolly Dubuque Aldo Mitchell Arsenal Lee Maxwell Marshalltown FE. C. Mueller A. Mitchell L. Maxwell E. ¢C. Mueller Decker Frenca R. J. Lietch Tuscumbia Wis

Health Board Reports Only One Contagious Case in July

The Health Board met at city hall with little business. Dr. Fulham’s report shows July had one contagious disease case, diphtheria, quarantined briefly. City food inspector Hackett filed a report noting 690 animals inspected and killed, milk licenses issued, and markets in clean sanitary condition.

Board of Health Honorable John Umlandt J. D. Fulhiam Hackett Muscatine C. J. Hackett

Weather and Crop Bulletin Highlights Weekly Rainfall

The past week brought above normal temperatures in the east and below in the west. Rainfall was uneven but benefited all regions with showers in the first half of the week. Northwest North Central and East Central saw the heaviest rain, slowing wheat harvest and causing grain in shocks to sprout. Overall crops gain from rains. corn and pastures improve. late potatoes show good promise. southern areas seek more rain while central and northern regions have ample moisture toward maturity.

Northwest North Central East Central Northwest

Annual Seashore Excursion to Atlantic City and Return

A seashore excursion from Peoria on August 23 1906 via Lake Erie and Western railroad to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City or Sea Isle City with a 19.59 dollar rate. Tickets valid to Sept 6 1996 with stopovers in Philadelphia Niagara Falls Clew Summit on return. Tickets honored on C B line steamers Buffalo to Cleveland. Inquiries to E B Leppert District Passenger Agent 325 Main St Peoria Illinois.

Atlantic City Cape May N. J Ocean City Sea Isle City Lake Erie and Western Railroad Buffalo Philadelphia Peoria Niagara Falls Clew Summit Cleveland E. B. Leppert Main St Lil

Fruitland social and school notes fill the week

Fruitland residents and visitors are listed with arrivals and departures from Ohio Indiana and Iowa. The school board elected fall teachers Mittman Anna Gertz Grace Grosgean Della Gear Sadie Du Boise Addie Lindley for local district schools.

Fruitland David Dotson Mark Dotson Wapello L. L. Webster J. Simms Ohio J. B. Lyman Tracy Roy Kemp Grandview A. F. Kemp Johnnie Strouse Sd. Trott Eldon Miss Pepper Seaton T. J. Fitzsimmons

Parker Carnival Stay Proclamation Bans Nuisances

City warns all persons of arrest for throwing rubber balls confetti water or causing nuisances during Parker Carnival company stay. Mayor J Asthalter signs the proclamation.

Parker Carnival Company J. Asthalter

West Liberty Social News and Local Visits

Mrs James Connelly hosted a 6 oclock dinner on North Columbus street with a full table of guests. Many residents and visitors from Muscatine Davenport Iowa City and Selma Cal were noted in the day’s local social and business activity including card games and a flower show fundraiser for the cemetery improvements.

West Liberty James Connelly North Columbus Street Walter Luse Lenora Nichols Albert Whitacre Will Baxter Henry Nichols Harry Luse Bennie Nichols Bert Mountain Mollie Nichols Jessie Knowles Chicago North Calhoun Street J. P. Gibbey Grinnell Davenport W. C. Downer Muscatine E. C. Nichols G. W. McFadden Oskaloosa Misses Pearl Ora Nichols Dr. Jayne Ladies McAdams Moscow Ramsey Iowa City Bell Telephone Company Schnack Selma Cal Cedar Rapids Charlie Pratt East Fourth Street Alex Stuart South Prairie Ray Nichols Kansas City T. C. Marshall Lois Iowa City Phin. Gibson W. H. Smith Ada Fred Tharp Centerdale Mary Clark Messrs S. T. Sinnett Fred Demorest Albion Mich E. F. Schall Carlos Briggs Conesville J. W. Burge Dana Reed

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M. Brickner Eleventh Street Milwaukee, Wis Peruna Perua Alkano Alkano Remedy Co Chas.h, Gobble, Mgr Home Tea Co Foley Alco J. C. Coster J. W. Porter F. W. Eversmeyer St. Louis American Philatelist Association the Old Reliable Stein Furniture Co West Second St Muscatine Lumber and Box Co East Second Street Suett, Peabody & Ge Gest Orld Parker N. D. Middleton C. P. Skinner Walter Chambers Nathaniel French A. C. Brown Harry Ainsworth G. H. Harrison Gaiesburg H. E. Tredway J. L. Thatcher M. H. Thompson C. D. Thomas Health Board Spector Reports J. D. Fulham Weather and Crop Bulletin S.S.S THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta Second Street N. Rosenberger R. C. Schenck Ninth Street Jos. Neuenhuis Lold Brunswick-Salke Cotlender Co H. M. Bartlett P. O Home Savings Bank Free Morey Eby Grand Rapids Jonathan Worrall Pedee Gifford Calhoun Street Mr. Snyder Kalona Chas. Stottler and Sons Springdale Grace Norton Beeson John Wiley Charlie Polder John Clyde Wells Lizzie Mountain Waterloo Guy Briggs Nichols Friends Floricultural Society Lea H. Hirsch Button Co. Factory West Fourth H. J. Heinz & Co Bey Jos. Bilkey Care Journal A. E. Porter McDermott Street Winnipeg West Front Street N. S. Smith H. J. Heinz Co J. Greenbollat E. Second Street J. Greenblat E Second Street Muscatine Produce Co Randall's European Hotel Shaffer Iowa Avenue Beaver County M. D. Hubbard Gate Oklahoma Walnut Street 6Th St Eidhth Street A. A. Keath West Leventt Street Carskaddan, Bark & Pepper Walnut and Eighth Streets C. B. Fuller Confectioner Dad Dollen Dad J. Greenblatt Denver Spokane Pacific Coast Boyd Transfer Co Minneapolis Marion Knight Maaternity Park Avenue Milwaukee Dustless Brush Co Milwaukee Muscatine Produce Company E. H. King 2Nd Street J. H. Muniee&Son McQuesten, Sawyer Co
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