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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
5
Samuel B. Cregier, a wealthy Conesville bachelor, was found dead on the roadside from heart disease. He owned a 420 acre farm near Conesville and left $75,000 to his two nieces in Elmwood. funeral set for Sunday at 11.
The corner stone of the new Methodist church at Conesville will be laid on Tuesday August 27 at 2 p m The sermon will be preached by Rev J E Newsom of West Liberty Ministers from surrounding towns are invited and expected to attend including Rev C E Fitzsimmons Blue Grass Rev W H Slack Park Avenue Muscatine Rev T S Pool Letts Rev H F Hugh Lone Tree Rev F W Adams Columbus Junction The public is invited to attend
The Chicago Chronicle surveys Iowa Democrats after Des Moines. Muscatine views show disappointment with the Kansas City platform and free silver stance. Voters worry about national issues entering a state campaign and favor a more moderate Illinois-type choice.
Prof Hill moved his household goods to Morning Sun from West Liberty. G C Warfield hosts a visit from his Clinton aunt. Albert Williams of Winfield called on friends in town. Mr and Mrs John Sears of Bloomington Indiana and Mrs Watson were in town.
In Columbus Junction on Aug 24 Mrs Joe J Duncan arrived from Iowa City for Cotter where her mother's serious illness keeps her there. Miss Elsie Colton arrived from Cedar Rapids to visit her parents and friends, continuing her customary post.
Miss Elsie Stapp and sister Topsy traveled to Wahlington for a Sunday visit with friends and relatives. Elsie Stapp and Meda Klotz enjoyed Wapello sights on Thursday. A. E. Crim returns Sept 10 to resume work at the Safeguard office. The community lists several residents visiting Wapello and attending events, while Mary and Fred Moore plan to attend Tarkio School. About a hundred trotters and pacers are entered for the races this year. Prof Langenberg is busy with tonight's concert preparations. The town laments a rainout last Saturday. Carl F Grave of Waverly, editor of the Independence, was in town yesterday.
The 75 year old Elisha Cregier died suddenly after a buggy ride near his Elmwood home. Born in New Jersey he worked from $5 a month to build wealth, later ferrying across the Iowa River between Wapello and the opposite landing, earning over $100 on many days.
Readable fragments suggest a social gathering or community event with anticipation of a pleasant evening. The report hints at a coordinated program and general positive expectations without detailing participants or location.
In Iowa City a young man in college attire hurries into a shop and offers a ten dollar silver bill in exchange for five dollars. The merchant spots only nine silver dollars when the envelope is opened. The man feigns a mistake and leaves with the envelope promising to return the missing funds. The merchant holds the envelope for an hour before discovering a blank sheet inside.
Washington dispatches report new rural mail delivery appointments, J P Dunham at Columbus Junction and William Murdock at Muscatine, alongside claims that Recto offers 98 percent permanent cures with free samples and a money back guarantee if it fails.
A sweep of short items records visits and travels around Indianapolis Burlington Winfield and Florahall. Notables include Mrs Mina Sefton of Chicago visiting H A Johnston and E A Mellinger planning a world tour via Hong Kong Manila and San Francisco. Several locals change jobs attend fairs and enjoy local picnics and visits by relatives.
The piece argues against outdated theories and asserts that modern mothers should rely on intelligence. It promotes medical guidance for pregnancy, warns that neglect harms the fetus, and mentions a lineament product offered for sale by druggists.
A report notes a traveler returning home from Lawton passes through a newly opened town in Oklahoma during yesterday morning hours.
A telegram from the St Louis Globe-Democrat notes two new gusher discoveries in Block 33 within the King of Co property area. The report highlights potential drill sites and prospective oil yields.
Beaumont Texas August 10 two new gushers were brought in today in Spindletop Hill block 38 within the Hogg Swayne syndicate area. The Darragh Oil company drilled a 6 inch well by J W Sturm and the Cattlemen's Oil company drilled by Contractors Trammer Turner Hart of Houston. These bring the tally to twenty three and twenty four gushers in the field and more details appear on another page.
A. G. Whittaker announces withdrawal from the Livery men's Funeral Outfit trust and will provide funeral coaches carriages and wagonettes at his own price. He invites the public to view his outfit at the Opera House livery.
A claim that Mull's Grape Tonic cures indigestion and stomach trouble is advertised with a bottle size described as large as a dollar. The note emphasizes its effectiveness and a novelty bottle size.
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