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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1901

Page

4

East End Saloon Dice Scrape Ends With Slashed Face

John Pfeiffer Jr is bedridden with a six inch gash after a knife wound in a Morgan Bros east end saloon fight over a dice game. William Smith, a stranger, was arrested. Smith says Pfeiffer cheated and he acted in self defense. Pfeiffer disputes this and gives his own account of the clash.

John Pfeiffer, Jr William Smith Muscatine Morgan Bros East End Smith Pfeiffer J. W. Johnson Fruitland Township Fulham Miller Powers Johnson

Local Market Vogue Promises 24/7 Bargains for Shoppers

From a business viewpoint the article highlights constant readiness to seize optimal values with ready cash. It stresses customer appreciation and promises bargains unmatched by competitors.

Knife attack in saloon leads to serious facial wound

John Morgan, proprietor, recalls a quick fight in a saloon ending with Pfeiffer being slashed across the face by a concealed knife. Smith is said to have had the blade hidden in his sleeve, and the weapon's rounded point followed the jaw, producing a dangerous but not fatal wound. Doctors call the cut life threatening had it been slightly lower.

John Morgan Pfeiffer Smith

Thompson Wins Fifth Handicap Golf Trophy at Local Club

The Journal trophy event drew eighteen players at the club links on Thursday with Robert L. Thompson posting a net 70 to win the fifth bogey handicap. Fred Beach and J. B. Sterneman followed, while E. W. Smith and R. K. Swan posted notable improvements. A Labor Day driving contest will test distance with ten balls per round. Elmer Hull toured the course in 101 for a coming Iowa City match. the course was well mowed and few balls are lost.

Journal Golf Club Links C. P. Jackson C. H. Sterneman L. G. Burnett F. H. Little E. W. Smith R. K. Swan Links Elmer Hull Iowa City Towa City

Pan American to Buffalo Special Return Fare

Tickets on sale daily via the Nickel Plate road at 13 dollars for Buffalo pan American and return. Return within ten days from sale date. Lower rates offered for 15 and 30 day limits from Chicago to Buffalo and return. John Y. Callahan general agent 111 Adams St Chicago. Phone Central 2057. Chicago city ticket office 111 Adams Street.

Nickel Plate Road Chicago Buffalo John Y. Callahan Adams St Central Chicago City Adams Street

Pastor Pardew Joins City for Local Excursion

Rev. W. H. Pardew of the New Sharon Methodist church accompanied a city excursion today. Newt Edwards drunkenness case was postponed to Wednesday September 4 at 10 a.m.

W. H. Pardew Methodist New Sharon Newt. Edwards

Insurance men meet to form local mutual protection group

Local agents from Muscatine meet with B L West of Cedar Rapids and George R Crosley of Toronto to organize a city network. The plan aims to elect correspondents in each town to monitor legislation, educate the public, and safeguard both insurers and policy holders against adverse laws.

B. L. West Insurance Company of North America Cedar Rapids George R. Crosley British Americano Insurance Company Western Assurance Company Toronto West Mr. Crosley Iowa Kemble J. W. Eells J. B. Mark W. G. Block Col J. H. Munroe J. C. Coster BE. W. Smith Tom Brown H. H. Arnold J. Linn Hoopes F. W. Eversmeyer G. M. Titus John Kemble Mr. West Col. H. Munroe Don

Daily Excursions to Buffalo and New York by Nickel Plate

Advertises through trains to New York City with no change, vestibuled sleepers from Chicago to Boston, dining cars on all trains, and meals served on an American club plan priced 35 cents to 1.00. JA Calahan, general agent, 111 Adams Street, Chicago, for details.

Nickel Plate Road New York City Chicago Boston Joan Y. Calahan Adams Street

Judge Harney Visited Buffalo Prairie During Vacation

Judge Harney of Montana spent his vacation near Buffalo Prairie Illinois yesterday visiting the Mackey family, longtime friends. He toured their home for much of the day, stopping to chat with the family. For painting and paper hanging services, contact E L Kempner at 714 East Fifth.

Judge Harney Montana Buffalo Prairie Ill Mackey E. L. Kempner East Fifth Street

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