Jail wedding in a county jail tale ends in elopement
James Rosey visited the county attorney and sought to marry Daisy Shepherd to win her release from the county jail. The sheriff consented to the plan and Daisy was freed. The ceremony occurred in the McGaughey parlor with no attendants, and the couple left for a short wedding walk on Mulberry Street amid cheers from jail inmates. Daisy predicted the union would not last long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rosey
Daisy Shepherd
Justice Court
Justice Howe
Noon Extra for Labor Day Edition
The Journal will publish at noon on Labor Day with four pages containing all news up to noon. To allow employee celebration, Monday edition shifts from evening to noon, ensuring delivery by carrier boys as usual at noon. Labor Day follows Sunday, avoiding two missed publication days.
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Carrier Boys
Odd Fellows Orphan's Home Society Plans Room Furnishing
The Odd Fellows Orphan's Home society met at Mrs D R Fox's home on Second Street. The treasury stood at $108.14 with a proposal to donate $50 for furnishing a room in the new Mason City orphan's home to be named for Muscatine lodge No 5 IOOF. future gifts may name the room after the local Rebekah lodge. Groundwork for the building will begin soon. officers elected include President Mrs C R Fox, Vice President Mrs Georgia Warren, and Secretary Treasurer Mrs C F Schmalz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Orphan’s Home Society
D. R. Fox
Second Street
Odd Fellows Orphan's Home Society
Orphan's Home
Mason City
Muscatine
Rebekah Lodge
C. R. Fox
Georgia War
Local travelers depart by Firefly train
Miss Alice Berry leaves this morning for Chicago after visiting relatives and friends in the city. H. H. Hunt from Columbus Junction arrives in the city on the Firefly for a visit with relatives, accompanied by Mrs. J. T. Coonce and her son from Chicago who have been visiting there.
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Alice Berry
Chicago
H. H. Hunt
Columbus Junction
City
Fannie Peabeck
Letts
Julia Hutchinson
Andrew Hess
John Martin
Millie Hess
Lone Tree
Kate Foster
Foster, Ill
Rock Island
Greiner Announces Candidacy for Muscatine County Board
Benj. F. Greiner declares his bid for nomination to the Muscatine county board of supervisors, contingent on the decision of the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
Benj. F. Greiner
Nichols Declares Candidacy for 29th General Assembly Nomination
A statement announces J L Nichols as a candidate for the Republican nomination to the 29th General Assembly, pending action by the Republican county convention.
Candidate for Muscatine County Sheriff Nomination
John Wiley announces his candidacy for the sheriff nomination in Muscatine County subject to the Republican county convention decision. He seeks party support and outlines his intention to compete in the county race.
Big contract feeds Milwaukee cut off workers at camp
R T LaGrille proprietor of the Globe restaurant signs a contract with Milwaukee cut off railroad contractors to feed 100 men. A boarding camp will be set along the proposed right of way with about 100 workers. Board cost is $3.75 per week per man and provisions to be bought locally.
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R. T. LaGrille
Globe Restaurant
Milwaukee
LaGribe
Rice Files Candidacy for Muscatine Sheriff Nomination
W. Riley Rice announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination as sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the decision of the county convention.
Ansley Announces Candidacy for Muscatine Sheriff
N. B. Ansley declares his bid for the Muscatine county sheriff’s office subject to Republican county convention decision. This declaration signals his intention to pursue the party’s nomination.
J D Stuart Nominates For Muscatine Sheriff Seat
Candidate for nomination for the office of sheriff of Muscatine county subject to the decision of the republican county convention. J. D. Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Republican County Convention
J. D. Stuart
Local greetings fill city as visitors arrive for relatives
Mrs. Henry Vail of Keota and Mr. and Mrs. John DeForest arrive for visits in the city. George Wolford of Cawker City visits J. TeStrake on Iowa City road. Miss Jessie Braunworth returns from Chicago University. Several locals travel to fairs and learn of church events and community meetings. The arm of Trinity church hosts services with Rev. Paget. A court session reports Frank Armstrong charged with assault and bound over to grand jury with $100 bond.
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George Wolford
Cawker City
Kansas
J. TeStrake
Iowa City Road
State of Iowa
Frank Armstrong
F. W. Eversmeyer
Withdrawn candidacy for county supervisor by Nicola
John Nicola states he will not seek the office of county supervisor and has withdrawn in favor of R. T. Shannon. The note addresses friends and confirms Shannon as the preferred candidate.
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R. T. Shanon
John Nicola
Muscatine County Supervisor Nominee At Convention
Wm. H. Fisheurn is listed as a candidate for the nomination of county supervisor of Muscatine county at the party convention.
Crawford Declares Candidacy for County Supervisor
William P. Crawford of Lake Township announces his candidacy for county supervisor pending the county convention. He seeks support from party delegates and voters in the upcoming selection process.
J B Jester Seeks County Nomination for 29th Assembly Seat
A candidate for the nomination of representative to the 29th general assembly appears at a county convention. J B Jester seeks support and votes to win the party nomination.
Franklin seeks county superintendent post at convention
A. C. Franklin announces candidacy for county superintendent, pending county convention decision.
West Liberty Caucus Backs Nichols for Representative
The West Liberty caucus held this afternoon chose J. C. Nichols as temporary chairman and Robert Brooke as permanent chairman with William McFadden as secretary. A motion to support J. I. Nichols for representative passed and a sheriff ballot was taken. results were not known at press time.
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West Liberty
J. C. Nichols
Robert Brooke
William McFadden
J. I. Nichols
Sheriff
Riverside Manages Steamboat Excursion Amid Criticism
Excursionists chafed at arrangements blamed on the railroad, though officials say the steamboat plan was led by a Riverside gentleman. The Journal learned the company offered to supply barges for all, but none were called upon. a larger barge for 1200 seats existed for $50 more, which the manager did not accept. Hundreds wandered the city, upset with rail and city, but no fault lay with the railroad company.
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Riverside
Journal
Block
Muscatine School Adds Four Year Business Course
The Muscatine Board of Education adds a four year Business Course at the High School under Mr. Charles McMullen. Students may choose English Watin lish, German, English, or the Business Course this fall. Courses aim to prepare for college or provide strong English and business groundwork. Certificates issued for partial completion. Advance work possible for returning high school students if enrollment Justifies.
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Muscatine Public Schools
Board of Education
Charles McMullen
Watin
W. F. Chevalier
Visitors from Pacific Coast stay with Elmer Batterson in Muscatine
A merry party of tourists returning from the Pacific Coast are Muscatine visitors today, guests of Elmer Batterson who joined the company through California. The Misses Jones Swarm and Trask leave for Chicago this evening. Mr William Baylis of Cedar Rapids will stay over Sunday at the Batterson home.
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Pacific Coast
Muscatine
Elmer Batterson
California
Misses Jones
Swarm
Trask
Chicago
William Baylis
Cedar Rapids
Batterson
Blacksmith business paused by Mr James Figg illness
Mr James Figg informs patrons that due to ill health he has temporarily ceased his blacksmith shop and hopes soon to reopen at the old stand. Fred Klein accepts a position at Mackey's clothing house.
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James Figg
Fred Klein
Mackey’s Clothing House
Modern Brotherhood of America Meet Seeks Large Turnout
Notice states a regular meeting of the Modern Brotherhood of America on Monday evening September 2d with business of importance. All members urged to attend. president asks a large turnout.
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Modern Brotherhood of America
Labor Day Dinner at Peto's Building
The ladies of the A. M. E. church will serve a Labor Day dinner in Peto's building on the Avenue opposite the Journal office.
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United States
Ren
C. F Schmalz
Labor Assembly Invite
Cee
Hershey State Muscatine, Iowa
P. W. Francis, Pres
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
Cashier
J. Carskaddan
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
Capital
First National Bank
Cook, Musser & Co
Banking and Exchange
State Bank and Trust Co
Iona Ave
2D St
Muscatine, Ia
S. G. Stein
Jackson
S. 3. Hughes
Muscatine, Iowa
D. V. Jackson
F. P. Sawyer
S. M. Hughes
Reign Exchange
29Th General Assembly
J. L Nichols
John Wiley
Austria
East Widdow
Dillaway
The
Globe
W. Riley Rice
N. B. Ansley
Henry Vail
Keota
John DeForest
Minneapolis
Jessie Braunworth
Chicago University
Fred W. Merriman
Tecumseh, Neb
J. E. Stevenson
R. H. Collins
Des Moines
Mothers Club
Will Ewing
West Third Street
John Wiegand
Mulberry Street
F. F. Beckerman
Trinity Church
Mackinac Island
Michigan
O. H. Marticke
Moscow
Frank Core
Paget
R. T. Shannon
Wm. H. Fisheurn
Wm. P. Crawford
Lake Township
Republican County Conven
J. B. Jester
A. C. Franklin
J. J. Nichols
New York
Williamsburg
Hay Market
Geo. B
People's
Modern
Batterson Block
J. C. Cocter
East 2d St
East Sixth St
Scott House
E. S. Batterson
Thos. Watson
East Third Street
C. Zeiner
East Fifth St
East Second Street
M. Havercamp
Wheeler’s Grocery
E. A. Ogilvie
E. 6Th St
Bardward
Iowa Avenue
P. O
Utova Company
South Bend
Ind
White & Co
Morton Building
Miss McGee
Ideal Co
Lucas Street
Woodlawn Avenue
E. 8Th Street
Keokuk Lake
Cedar Street
Thos. Brown
Olds Building
A. J. Cottingham
Washington County
Ark
Chamberlain
Mr. Cottingham
Lockland
8Th Street
5Th Street
Sycamore
Avenue
East 6Th Street
East Sia Street
Dale
Dale Street
East 8Th Street
West 3Rd Street
Third Street
H. H. Arnold
West Second Street
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