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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1913

Page

2

Large Steamer St Paul Crowded With Tourists

More Than Three Hundred Tourists Make long trip aboard the Steamer St Paul arriving last night. The large steamer brought 300 plus passengers, with improvised sleeping on deck and 25 camping cats aboard at Rock Island to accommodate overflow. Quincy passengers transferred to St Paul to upriver trips. Taoko dam draws crowds for Mississippi excursions. Local residents and visitors are noted, with many short trips and calls at Davenport, Muscatine, and Chicago for business and social matters.

Quincy St. Paul Keokuk St. Louis Rock Island Algat Tourlate Tao Keokok Taako Mississippi

Wilton Women Return From Mayberry Area Visits

Mias Cora Geard returned Tuesday evening after a two months visit with relatives in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and Aly. Mise LNy Patton returned from Rock Island Tuesday, where she has

Wilton Cora Geard Harrisburg Incto- Aly Mise Lny Patton Rock Island

Two Have Narrow Escape From Death

Henry Strickley and his son Loren of Bunalo Inwy survived a miraculous escape when their railroad apcedar near Buffalo was struck by a fast Rock Island freight train. they leaped from the spender just before the collision, leaving the light vehicle demolished.

Henry Strickley Loren Bunalo Inwy Rock Island Strickley Buffalo

Fire damages three barns this morning

A fire destroyed the barn of John Freyermuth at 311 East Third Street and damaged the barn of Mrs Kate Kirsch at 209 East Third Street, with another nearby barn spared only after rapid response. Firefighters kept surrounding buildings safe, but both main barns are ruined and valued at more than three hundred dollars.

John Freyermuth East Third Street Mre Kate Kirsch Charles Turner Newton Cooper Cooper Freyermuth August Ankla Reseus Kata Kirsch Kirsch

Suffrage Meeting Details Arranged In Muscatine

Details for a suffrage demonstration in Muscatine on September 10 have been announced. Principal speakers include Mrs. B Carroll wife of former Governor Carroll and Mrs. Spaulding wife of Senator Spaulding of Grinnell. Evangeline Prout Milas and Rev Howland Howeon will also speak.

Mra. B Carroll Spaulding Sanator Spaulding Grinnell Milas Evangeline Prout Howland Howeon Muscatine Iowa

West Liberty social notes move through Iowa visits

Miss Mabel Blakewell returns home after six weeks with a friend in Aug. 27. Many residents travel to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Muscatine and other towns visiting relatives and attending hospital or state fair events.

West Liberty Mas Bess Petora Mabel Blakewell Springville Helen Charlotte Swain Centerdale Roy Muad Marengo Rachel Mead Siater Raipa Evans Myrtle Swan Eldora Is. R. Hoos Bogs Cedar Rapids Stay Whittecre Iowa City James Dickergon George Scott Walter Light Aon Warren Cedar “Rapids John McMahon Stanford Kadoosa Wim McMahon Muth Mulhone Musscatina Tuteday Ray Griffith Davenport Harry Hazlett Muscatine Roland Wright Bloomaburg Thomas Wright F. H. Shallabarger Des Moines State l Wiliam Nolan Richard Rosa Aga Bowersock Iowa Wm. McCaw Wells P. Schooley Axel Sweman Chester Beach Lows City James, Dickerson Wiater Jon Mioakie Meadames C.gibgon Elmore Nichola Libnie Milnes Vislt Bart-Bt Clair Conrad Thesbr'u Lene Fisher Vinton Aynes Henry Friedit

Bridge Fire Delays Rail Traffic Near Wapello

A sixty foot timber bridge on the Muscatine North and South railroad near Wapello burned on Tuesday, halting freight service between here and points south and delaying reopens until tonight at the earliest. Passenger service remains largely intact with transfers arranged at the site and a temporary foot crossing built over the mill race.

Muscatine North and

First Methodist Church Board Adopts Request for Rev Grigoby

At the annual meeting of the First Methodist Church official board, a resolution demanding the return of Rev. L. M. Grigoby was unanimously adopted. The session named officers including trustees and stewards, and noted year reports showing 104 new members and healthy church operations. Delegates were chosen to attend the Laymen's association meeting in Ogkalooge the week of September.

L. M. Grigoby First Methodist Church Lincoln Neb Trueteas J. B. Hunt P.M. Fron‘ola Ogkalooge ¢He W. L. Roach Www Beb. Downer E. J. Asthalter FB. J. Willameot

Two Ottumwans Die in Train Collision

Ottumwa garbage collectors Auge Parker, 35, and John Wyate, 32, were killed when their wagon was struck by Burlington fast mail No. 15 at the Jefferson street crossing early today. One horse died, another fatally injured and later shot.

Ottumwa Tobn Parker John Wyate Burlington Fast Mail Jafferson Street

Youth Sentenced to Eldora Reformatory at Age 21

Charles Ogier, 14, charged with removing pennies from a Biel grocery store cash grower, was committed by Judge La Horan to the state reform school at Eldora until age 21 after evidence in juvenile court. He had appeared before and been held incorrigible by the county attorney who filed the information.

Charles Ogier Biel State Reformatory Eldora la Horan

Dog Attack Wounds Child in Front Street Home

Attacked by a dog, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lovitt of 331 West Front Street sustained severe though not fatal injuries last night. The head and face were badly torn and an ear severely lacerated. The dog was killed and sent to Iowa City for rabies testing. Dr. F. L. Appel treated the boy’s injuries.

George Lovitt West Front Street Iowa City F. L. Appel

Local residents travel and purchase updates in town

Mr. Jackson buys a lot at Seventh and Columbia streets and builds a house for himself and his wife. Mrs. Joe Munday and son Alvin visit Carroll, Iowa, for several days. Mrs. W. J. Stevens and daughters Lilla and Eilen shop in Iowa City. J. D. Potter and Devon Richards depart for Colfax, then onward to the State Fair for a short stay.

Ing House Seventh Columbia Streets Mr. Jackson Mra Joe Munday Alvin Carroll Iowa Sundnay W. J. Stevens Lilla Eilen Iowa City J.D. Potter Devon Richards Colfax

Cardus praised by Mrs McGill for women's health relief

Jonesboro, Ark reports Mrs Min A McGill suffering a complete breakdown in health yet finding relief after taking Cardus. She credits reduced headache and backache and regained energy to do housework. The notice urges other women to try the medicine and consult the included home treatment guidance.

Jonesboro Ark Min McGil Cardus Cardo Mra Cardut Wille Tor Tequadt

Glifford Thorne to Speak for Suffrage in Iowa Tour

Glifford Thorne of this city will speak on suffrage during a state automobile tour next month. The first meeting is announced for tomorrow. other speakers include Harvey Ingram and Lato Youngs. Also in Washington County, Miss Sue Hamilton dies aged 62, funeral at Elm Grove. burglars enter two rural homes, stealing about 15 dollars. three baseball games scheduled with Crawfordsville Wellman and Brighton.

Washington Washington County Daax Miss Dugan Miles Crawford Crawiford Chapal OL Bouder Yeaterday Startuck A. R. Ofner A. M. Deyoe Ural Sue Hamilton Qfiss Washington Street W. C. J Meher U. P Elm Grove Misa Hamilton New York Eliza Sickafoose Citford Thorne Crawfordsville Keating Howe Keating Bureau

Pleasant Prairie Social Updates and Visits

Aug 27 notes from Pleasant Prairie listing visits by Frank Kelly from Perry Town and families from Muscatine and Wilton. Rena Attwell and Mrs. R Baker visited. Ethel McElroy and daughter stopped by. Dale and son from Muscatine spent time with Erwin Albee. Jeanne Fowler returned from Durant. Mrs. Ed. Flett back after weeks with her mother Mrs. Wonder. crowd rode Interurban to Barnum Batley show in Davenport. Edward McElroy from Muscatine did business locally. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Siscell from Muscatine visited A. L. Fowl. Imiel Banks of Hazel Dell visited. Dr. Vandervere of Blue Gray called Tuesday morning.

Margaret Patton Harry Friederichsen Durant Mary Gatton Stalla Davenport Russell Gatton Loyd Barclay James Ady Atalisen H. &. Nicolaus Chicago John Blewer J. R. Snider J Sarah Harrisburg John Homping Mlag Kote Bramimelar H. W. Hall Iowa City Mra Carl Norton and Son Rolls Lou Pitt and Son Miss Toly Colorado Ara Vise Sting Nancy Pitt Gap Dawson Billa Hinceon Muscatine J. Hoskins Indianapoliis Ind Herman Jipp A. Martin Muscatine Bisness Bert Duncan Moscow Ll. Smith West Branch W. R. Reid Geo. Holzhouer Marguerite Nicolaus Earl Woodhouge H. B. Jones Carl Norton Wyn Port Theo Harman Jipp Pensant Prairie Frank Kelly Perry Charles Brown A. Allbee Rena Attwell Wilton R. Baker Ethel McElroy Daughts Erwin Allbee Dale and Son Muscady Yu J Erwin Albee Jeane Fowler Ed. Flett Wonder Blue Gray Barnum Batley Edward McElroy Muneatta Pleasajt Prairie Perry Baker Childre Margaret Benter Prank Siscell A. L. Fowl Imiel Banks Hazel Dell Plessent Prairie Vandervere Blue Grae St Pleasant Prairie Morsing

Dr Shreeves Gall Stone Kidney Stone Bladder Stone Remedy

An advertisement touts Dr Shreeves Anti Gall Stone and Kidney Stone remedies with 56 years of knife-free treatment claims. It urges readers troubled by gall stones kidney stones bladder stones to try the remedy and to ask local druggists about it along with Bio and Liver pills.

Shreeves

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Haynes & Bast Sincespoors Vet Prep Ag Lore Ogee Hilynema Broleen Specialty Mouse Molroge Park, HI Geo. Eitman Mark Gates Binghamton N. Zi Carrol Wes Liberty Wapello AST Mle Church Pastor BH Board of the Church Schmaliédree Boson mrNon Eldora Reformatory Mrs, McGill Uneeda National Biscuit Company Glifford Thorne OWA Washington County Teachers Marve Porter Pyter H. Stubenwoll Alison, Ty Dr. King Pleasant Prairie Home Tea Co New China Store Mira Hershey Lumber Co
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