Local Notices and Society Items from Town Journal
A collection of brief items includes a district court suit of 811.75 filed by J. L. Giesler against R. A. Hare and A. J. Hare with attachment sought, club reorganizations and social events at Mrs. H. S. Howe’s home, visits to Wilton camp meeting, a late night attempted residential entry on Walnut street, gardening notes from Chas. Fix, and a harvest-field palm with a thumb injury healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court Today
J. L. Giesler
R. A. Hare
A. J. Hare
A. J. Oliver
Walnut Street
Are You Going on The Baptist Excursion
Announcement promotes a Baptist excursion on August 19 describing it as a major seasonal event for readers. The brief invites participation and highlights the date as a key detail.
School Board Property Dispute In Muscatine Escalates
Reported tension over a Muscatine South property linked to John Butler. Butler claims ownership and possession of the Mensing house, says a board-employee acted on authority without clear board approval, and warns the board to refrain from disturbing the property or its occupants in a notice dated August 13, 1902.
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South Muscatine
John Butler
Butler
John M. O'Brien
Muscatine
Iowa
Dr. Morgridge
Mr. Archer
A.m
Archer
J. D. Fulliam
School Board of
School Board
John M. O'Brien, Jr
Outlaw Frank James eyed for Muscatine show engagement
Dr. Rucker offers 250 dollars per week for a season with his Korak Wonder show. He telegraphed Frank James at 3427 Delmar Avenue St Louis Missouri late this afternoon. James resting in St Louis has not replied by press time but is expected to consider the proposal. If he accepts he would join the company during its Muscatine visit and draw large crowds.
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Frank James
Missouri
Muscatine
Dr. Rucker
Mr. James
Delmar Avenue
St. Louis
United States
Baseball Scores From Friday Across Leagues
American League results feature Boston 2 Chicago 1 and Philadelphia 11 Detroit 4. Cleveland tops Baltimore 5 1 while Washington defeats St. Louis 6 2 in twelve innings and 2 1. American Association shows Columbus 3 Milwaukee 1 and Kansas City 9 Toledo 4. Indianapolis 8 St. Paul 1. Western League Milwaukee 3 Denver 0 and St. Joseph 2 Des Moines 1. Three League Bloomington 11 Rockford 4.
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Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Baltimore
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
American Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Toledo
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Denver
St. Joseph
Des Moines
Bloomington
Rockford
The World's Greatest Cornetist Signor Liberath on Phonograph
The World's Greatest Cornetist Signor Liberath can be heard on Edison's phonograph at H Schmidt and Son Co. Just as natural as life, the recording promises vivid realism for listeners seeking authentic performance.
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Signor Liberath
Edison
H. Schmidt & Son Co
Gospel Mission Hall Nears Opening As Funds Grow
The gospel mission hall planned by William Long and A L Miller is close to funded with about half subscribed. They aim to open in September, location TBD, while continuing street meetings to reach passersby. Unauthorized fund solicitation is denied by the organizers.
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Gospel Mission Hall
William Long
A. L. Miller
Messrs. Long and Miller
William Allen Found Guilty of Larceny in Howe's Court
In H. S. Howe's justice court Jacob Benninger accused William Allen of stealing his spectacles valued at $2. A jury trial was held at 9 o'clock with jury members W. H. Matthews L. S. Frack John Ellis J. S. Kulp Henry Kneese and J. B. Jarvis. The jury convicted Allen and the judge sentenced him to 10 days in jail after he surrendered the spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen
Howe
H. S. Howe
Jacob Benninger
Allen
W. H. Matthews
L. S. Frack
John Ellis
J. S. Kulp
Henry Kneese
J. B. Jarvis
J. S. Is A Fine Boat For Excursion
The J. S. Is a fine boat for an excursion with ample space and no crowding.announcement notes Tuesday August 19 as a scheduled outing.
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J. S
Miss Blanche Munn Hosts Evening Of Games And Music
Miss Blanche Munn entertained friends at her Eighth street home Thursday evening with games and music. Delighted guests enjoyed refreshments before the Merry Eight departed late, naming Miss Blanche a charming hostess as the attendees included Jessie Stirlen Ruela Bennison Florence Miller Lyal Davidson Lyell Lane Arleigh Ruckdesche and Dan Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Munn
Eighth Street
Miss Blanche
Jessie Stirlen
Ruela Bennison
Florence Miller
Lyal Davidson
Lyell Lane
Arleigh Ruckdesche
Dan Hayes
Meetings at the Tent at the fair grounds
Mrs Woodworth Etter leads gatherings at the fair grounds with three Sunday services. Public invitation extends to the morning service at 7 39, the afternoon at 2, and the evening session.
Anthracite Coal Jumps to Nine Dollars in Indianapolis
Indianapolis officials report hard coal selling at 9.00 a ton after a June fixed price of 7.50. Dealers say most stock is sold and only about 1 000 tons remain for sale as supply tightens.
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Indianapolis
Coal Exchange
Defiance Starch Sale Ad At Bargain Prices
Geo W Reuling offers Defiance starch 16 oz packages at 6 cents each and 3 packages for 20 cents. Promotes it as the finest cold water starch on the market and invites buyers to take advantage of the bargain.
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Defiance
Geo. W. Reuling
Girls Go On Baptist Excursion If Boys Won't Take Them
Announcement urges girls to attend the August 19 Baptist excursion regardless of male companions, emphasizing independent participation and community activities.
Day outing for families scheduled with fixed prices
A family outing is offered with children priced 25 cents and adults 50 cents. The event runs on Tuesday August 19, for a daytime window from 7 to 12.
Local travelers depart for visits by train
Fred Dehlinger left this evening on the Firefly to Burlington for a short visit. Jesse Markee of Toledo Ohio, visiting his brother W M Markee whom he had not seen for 18 years, departed on the noon train for home.
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Fred Dehlinger
Burlington
Jesse Markee
Toledo
W. M. Markee
Marion Man Loses Money in New York Draft Case
Adolph Levasseur of Marion Iowa, arrested in New York after cashing a $100 draft and stopping payment. Guardian letters shown to magistrate by John T. Oakley. Levasseur discharged on promise to return to Iowa. Cedar Rapids reports he later went to France and was robbed. guardian son sought his detention.
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New York
Adolph Levasseur
Marion
Iowa
Grand Union Hotel
Levasseur
John T. Oakley
France
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Chase National Bank
Evans
Boys Take Your Girls for Davenport Day Outing
A brief notice invites boys and their partners to a day outing in Davenport on August 19, hosted by the J. S. group. The event promises a social excursion with planned activities and transportation details unspecified.
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Davenport
J. S
Elks Race Meet Attracts Large Crowd On Fair Grounds
A big afternoon crowd at the fair grounds watched the Elks second day races. The card featured a 2:40 trot with two heats in 2:35 and 2:34 while the 2:21 pace saw one heat in 2:33. Winners listed include Golda Gs and Hilda with Jack Lawnson and Miss Only noted in the results.
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Fair Grounds
Elks
BP Adccceedas
Aeees
Actueah Wowace
Heaea A. Fisien Beawtite Scessissevcseseewse
Conwloaweseessc
Hilda
Jack Lawnson
Disinfecting Cloth For Telephones Introduced
A new antiseptic cloth wiper for cleaning public telephone receivers and mouthpieces has gone on sale in London. The fabric is impregnated with two salts one germicidal and one hygroscopic to keep it moist, claiming to remove about 98 percent of germs and destroy them instantly on contact, with humidity retention lasting indefinitely.
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London
French chemist claims tabloid air invention
A French chemist asserts a method to compress sea air into tabloids for aroma therapy. Buyers would visit chemists for Margate or Riviera pastilles, with the warning that misdispensing could yield Cologne pastilles with seventy nine distinct smells.
Muscatine Labor Day Plans Include Parade and Races
A Muscatine Labor Day committee meeting outlined a full celebration with balloon ascent by Prof Baldwin, Frees brothers acrobats, hippodrome horse races, a five mile relay using ten horses, bicycle races, and a monster parade. Lodges will march in uniform, floats from business leaders, and ample rail travel deals promised for a bustling, all day event.
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Baldwin
Frees Brothers
Hippodrome
Muscatine
Niagara Falls Excursion by M N S Iowa Central and Big 4
Excursion trains leave Peoria at 7 30 a m and 12 noon on Tuesday August 1 9th arriving Niagara Falls next morning Return tickets valid twelve days from sale date Round trip fares include Muscatine to Niagara Falls and back 12 15 Toronto and back 13 15 Thousand Islands and back 18 65 Montreal and back 22 89 Stopovers allowed at Westfield on return within ticket limits Inquire at M N S depot A L Lindner Gen Agt
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Peoria
Niagara Falls
Muscatine
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Chautauqua Lake
Westfield
M. N
A. L. Lindner
Gen. Agt
The Ludwig Piano Display at H. Schmidt & Son Co
A new Ludwig piano is showcased in the display window of H. Schmidt & Son Co promising satisfaction beyond mere selling. The ad emphasizes quality and a ready demonstration for prospective buyers.
Patent issued for multi message telegraphone recording
Peder Oluf Pederson of Copenhagen receives a patent for a method using the telegraphone to record multiple messages on a single steel strip and reproduce each without interference. The Danish inventor Valdemar Poulson’s device records voice as transverse magnetized lines on steel, then replays the exact converse through a receiver.
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Peder Oluf Pederson
Copenhagen
Valdemar Poulson
Baptist excursion date noted for Tuesday August
The notice records a Baptist excursion scheduled for Tuesday in August with the exact date not provided in readable text. It indicates participation by Baptist groups and plans for travel or event gathering as part of a local church activity.
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Journal
Townsend
Tom Epeneter
Iowa City
Independent Club
Minnie Howe
Hirs. E. B. Lewis
Fannie Reinecke
L. Wood
Mary Barker
L. Woods
Utility Club
Chas. Fix
Pine Creek
Mr. Fix
Outlaw
Rucker
Sports
American League
Gospel Mission Work
Richard Stahl
Pasha
Marion Man
Selz Shoes
Chas. C. Braunworth
Labor Day Committee
Iowa Central
Big 4 Railways
H. Schmidt & Son
Huttig Bros. Mafg Co
N. East, Huttig Bros
Missouri Farms
Mexico
Fred S. Pentzer
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