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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1902

Page

2

Union Services and Young People’s Union Meeting

Rev J W Day of Des Moines conducted a union meeting for young people at the First Congregational church with Rev Taylor of the African M E church delivering a sermon on abundant life from John 10 10. Dr Stafford presided at the First Methodist service and Rev J N Elliott gave benediction.

J. W. Day Des Moines, Con First Methodist Rev. Taylor M. E Stafford Laura Musser Millie Timm F. S. Pentzer LeMoyne Porter Taylor Heaven Christ God Dr. Stafford J. N. Elliott Young People Union Young People’s Societies First Congregational Church Des Moines Chas. Freemont Townsend Rev. Day

Bridges washed out by heavy rains in Blue Grass Iowa

Blue Grass Iowa August 18 heavy rains caused extensive damage washing out many bridges and causing other harm. Mr and Mrs J C Watts hosted friends Friday night with ice cream and cake. Levi Eichelberger Frank and Earl Eichelberger returned home Saturday with Mrs Watts staying until Tuesday.

Blue Grass Iowa J. C. Watts Levi Eichelberger Frank Earl Eicchelberger

Genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Claim

Don't accept substitutes for Cascarets. Demand genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic stamped C C C. Not sold in bulk. Available through druggists. avoid imitations or counterfeits.

C.C.C

Stole Horse In Muscatine Saturday Night

A horse belonging to George Lefevre was tied on Front street near the depot and driven away. Carl Lefevre, 18, ran the horse to town in a Frazier road wagon. officers search the area with a public alert describing the mare and wagon. Sheriff J. D. Stuart circulated a notice to neighboring towns seeking information on the theft.

Muscatine George Lefevre Carl Lefevre Frazier J. D. Stuart Muscatine County Towa

A Word to You Real Estate Agents

A circular promises a land boom and big profits for agents. The flyer, signed by J. F. Merry assistant general passenger agent of the Illinois Central Railroad in Dubuque Iowa, urges readers to request the circular for full details.

J. F. Merry Illinois Central Railroad Dubuque Ifa

United Brethren Aid Society Meeting Tonight

Attention members of the church. an important Aid Society meeting is set for 7 45 in the lecture room. The Y P C U and the official board meet at the same time and place. All who possibly can attend are urged to come. L B Hix pastor.

Aid Society L. B. Hix

Woman Implicated in River Junction Murder Case

The Iowa City Republican questions the alleged confession tying Mrs. Gallaugher to her husband’s murder, while noting damaging jail statements by Charles Holada. Public opinion pressures arrest, criticizing the county attorney, amid rumors of an affair and barnyard incident near River Junction.

Iowa City Republican Charles Holada Gallaugher Holbert Holada

Mrs Woodworth-Etter Holds Large Tent Meeting at Fair Grounds

Sunday gatherings at the fair grounds tent drew Muscatine residents and visitors for sermons by Mrs Woodworth-Etter. Admirers hailed an unusually good afternoon sermon and several professions of divine healing. Meetings continue this week with two services daily, afternoon and evening.

Cedar River Washout Prompts RepairEstimate

Cedar River rose four feet in twenty hours and fell three feet in twelve. Supervisors surveyed the Anthony's hill washout and expect about 1900 dollars to fix the bridge and embankment. Sophia Lindle wins a piano in a recent contest and is to be congratulated. John Houseman and Matt Lindle recover from illness. Sophia Lindle visits her uncle. A telephone link may exist from Atalissa to Saulsberry bridge.

Cedar River Board of Supervisors Anthony's Hill Sophia Lindle John Houseman Matt Lindle Atalissa Saulsberry Bridge

Restoration method for drowning victims by Laborde

A Paris School of Anthropology method for resuscitating drowning victims and those losing consciousness due to asphyxia. It details forcing mouth opening, tongue manipulation, inducing vomiting, and rhythmic chest and heat restoration for up to an hour, plus general supportive measures. The technique applies to all asphyxia and syncope cases.

J. V. Laborde School of Anthropology Paris Harper's Weekly

Harvard Sophomore George Cannon Builds Record Steam Car

George C Cannon a Harvard sophomore and son of Henry W Cannon of Chase National Bank is inventor of a steam motor car that has run over a mile a minute on a regular road and covered five miles on a circular track. The car features a central boiler a sloped twenty gallon water tank dash and windshield and a front steering wheel. The driver controls the throttle while a fireman tends the fire as steam pressure reaches over 400 pounds during racing.

George C. Cannon Harvard University Henry W. Cannon Chase National Bank of New York Baker Staten Island

Low Summer Excursion Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis

The Iowa Central railway places tickets on sale to St Paul and Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return through Oct 31. Benefits include health recreation and fishing. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.

St Paul Minneapolie Iowa Central Railway Minneapols Minnesota Iowa Central

New Sleeping Car Service to St Paul and Minneapolis

The Iowa Central Railway introduces a new fast service with sleeping cars and coaches on the Limited. It leaves Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m daily and arrives in Minneapolis at 1 00 a m, with low rates advertised. Travelers to the Twin Cities and Northwest are advised to consult local ticket agents for details.

Twin Cities Northwest Iowa Central Railway Elrick Junction Minneapolis

Iowa Central Railway Announces Limited Low Rate Excursions

Up to and including September 30 next the Iowa Central railway will sell special low rate excursion tickets to Clear. The offer targets travelers seeking economical trips and runs for a limited period to promote weekend getaways and casual travel.

Iowa Central Railway

Lake Outings Promoted for Short Weekends

Lake outings offered every Saturday with a return Monday option. Advertises a quick affordable escape for busy men to enjoy leisure time without losing hours. See local ticket agent for details.

Throwing the Lasso Expert Explains Casting Methods

An lasso expert dispels common myths about looping and casting. He notes ground casts frighten stock and wind resistance favors mounted casts, then details differing techniques using hand, arm, and body for effectiveness.

Sayls

Sleeper Service Added by Iowa Central Railway

The Iowa Central Railway expands travel options with a new sleeping car line from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and points east. See local ticket agent.

Iowa Central Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City St. Louis Peoria Elrick Junction

Excursion to Niagara Falls by Multiple Railways

Special excursion trains depart Peoria at 7 30 a m and 12 noon on Tuesday August 19th arriving Niagara Falls next morning. Round trip fares from Muscatine to Niagara Falls 12 15 Toronto and return 13 15 Thousand Islands 18 65 Montreal 22 80 visit Chautauqua Lake with Westfield stop on return. Inquire at M N S depot A L Lindner G E Agt. The Ludwig Piano promotion invites you to see the new Ludwig in the display window.

Niagara Falls Iowa Central Big 4 Railways Peoria Muscatine Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal Chautauqua Lake Westfield A. L. Lindner Gen. Agt

Half Rate to State Fair at Des Moines

Iowa Central offers round trip tickets from all Iowa points to Des Moines at one fare. Return limit is September 1, extending August 21 to 30 for the state fair. The year’s fair is billed to surpass prior years, urging attendance.

Des Moines Iowa Central Iowa

Iowa State Fair Tickets On Sale For August 21 30

Iowa Central announces ticket sales August 21 to 30 for Des Moines fair running August 22 to 30. One fare for round trip with return limit to September. Great year for Iowa and the fair aims to be better than ever. Plan to go.

Des Moines Iowa Central Iowa

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Biscuit Uneeda Biscuit Union Services P. P. Taylor The Church Young People’s Union Service People’s Societies Congre Gational Church Anima United Brethren the Journal Mrs. Gallaugher Mrs. Woodworth-Etter Lion & Healy Demorest Avenue T. B. Shoemaker E. O. Burnside Second Street a_ station A. G. Tyler West Second Street Woodlawn Avenue P. D. Hill Park Place Monroe Street East Second Titus & Jackson E. S. Batterson C. Noetlich Cedar Street Brook Bank Pony Farm Journal Office Moler College Chicago Pickle H. J. Heinz Co W. H. Hoffman Pine Street Motor College Inter-State Corres Cedar Rapids Relance Loan Co East Second Street Oak Street Cottage J.C. Coster N. East, Huttig Bros Roscoe Avenue Eighth Street Samuel McNutt H. M. Bartlett Col. Horton Ogilvie Hill J. H. Munroe & Son H. Schmidt & Son Co Chestnut Hill Academy Wissahickon Heights Chestnut Hill, Pa Beasons School Thidelphia Broad St James L. Patterson
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