Eldon suit claims 15000 against Rock Island Railway
Lily E. Arenschield of Eldon files a damages suit as administratrix for $15000 against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway over her husband W. S. Arenschield's death at Eldon while crossing tracks. The petition alleges negligent speed, an old brake, obstructions on tracks, and an incompetent fireman at fault, with Arenschield a 36 year old engineer earning about $120 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily E. Arenschield
Eldon
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
W. S. Arenschield
Lane & Waterman
Davenport
Arenschield
Muscatine
Rock Island
Modern marvels would amaze our forefathers
Olden times saw stage-coaches and hair lotions as enough. Now people know germs cause baldness and Newbro's Herpicide kills the germ, curing dandruff and preventing Baldness. Sold by leading druggists with a 10 cent sample offer. Special agent Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in Detroit is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Havercamp’s
Doctor Crow Renews Osteopathy Ad Contract
Dr C E Crow, osteopathic specialist in Muscatine, renews a year long advertising contract with the Journal after a successful first year. A newspaper man by background, he endorses the Journal as an effective medium and notes his extensive city and surrounding town practice. He trained at S B S Still College and holds Iowa medical board certification, practicing from 315 East Second Street opposite the street car switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
C. E. Crw
Muscatine
S. 8 S. Still College of Osteopathy
State Board of Medical Examiners of
Iowa
East Second Street
Rattlesnake Kill Epidemic Reported in Van Buren County
A large number of rattlesnakes are being killed this summer in Van Buren county according to local reports. Ranchers and homeowners fear livestock risks and seek safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren County
River News and Steamship Schedule Changes
W G Block reports the steamer Sidney will depart Muscatine August 31 at 7 am for Dubuque to transfer crew and passengers to the new St Paul, completing the voyage to St Paul then returning to St Louis. The Dubuque will depart Muscatine September 4. Forecasts show sharp rises in the Mississippi between Dubuque and Davenport over 48 hours. Capt O F Knapp of Osceola Wis has patented a clam shell gathering machine. The device uses a reversable basket with teeth and a steam derrick to collect shells, enabling up to eighteen tons daily. Pearl and clam industries along the river are rising. prices for shells range from 20 per ton. The Muscatine fishing season suffers from high river levels. sloughs and ponds teem with fish while local dealers report low catches. The Jaunita of Stillwater, sunk recently, has been raised and will be repaired. The Whitney and barge carried a local excursion, and the Sidney is to replace the Quincy in the Diamond line trade between St Paul and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Block
Diamond To Steamship Line
Sidney
Muscatine
Dubuque
St. Paul
St. Louis
Feng Besaden
Red Wing
Reeds Landing
la Crosne
Prairie du Chien
Pabwsue Sac Veass
Casita ccc Corvae
Davenport
Des Moines Reds
MONEE
Caer Suean
Ae Ee
Kansas City
Mississippi
O. F. Knapp
Osceola
Wis
Polk
Krapp
Knapp
Stillwater
Hysell
Wisconsin River
South Stillwater
Whitney
Tri-Cities
Quincy
German Lutheran Home for the Old Contract Not Yet Let
Rev. H. Reinemund has not decided to sign contracts for the Lutheran Home for the Old. Bids are satisfactory and will be accepted once he canvasses congregations for extra pledges needed for estimated costs. He plans to begin next week after attending the synod meeting in Hanover, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Reinemund
Reinemund
Hanover
Neb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Barre
Battle Creek Breakfast Food Co
Ill
W. Be, Battey
McBride & Cope’s
D. S. Ravnig
Wilton
M. A. Dreier
West Third
Minneapolis
Gustav Weis
West Highth Street
Iowa City
Havercamp's
Dr. Thomas
Grat Dalton
I. F. Snyder
Des Moines
Letts
J. A. Seiler
John Seiler
West Eighth Street
Winterset
R. E. Reed
F. W. Lake
J. A Townsley
East Seventh Street
Summit
A. T. Chamberlain
Milton Rice
W. O. Thompson
Witter
California
Chas. Jones
East Eighth Street
Mr. Thompson
Hare’s Hall
Jesse Craddock
Elga Fry
Hopewell
Louisa County
C. F. Snyder
Fletcher Avenue
Oklahoma
Washington
J. B. Gallager
Mary Higley
Fred
B. E. Ford
Omaha
J. N. Sneichen
West Fifth Street
Wm. Hines
Park Place
Peter Grosjean
Mary Johnson
Fred Fry
Lizzie Crull
Miss Eunice Pienning
F. R. Williams
Joseph
East Ninth Street
Burlington
Marguerite Sesley
Edith Critz
Tipton
Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Louie Hennon
John Headly
East 4Th Street
Peoria
Illinois
Olive Miksch
W. J. Ogelvie
East Fifth Street
Chicago
SUES
C, RL
E&p
Scott
Clinton
Jackson
Jackson, Wolfe, House and Bollinger
D. W. Jackson
A. J. House
P. B. Wolfe
James Bollinger
Seventh Judicial District
Scott, Clinton and
State of
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Seventh Judicial District of
Ayer
Muscatine Lbr. & Box Co
East Second St
The
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Leysen’s Shoe Store
River News
River Bulletin
Columbus Junction
F. A. Neidig
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