Supreme Court Affirms Farm Contract Case in Muscatine County
Emma D. Cone wins a long contested contract dispute against Kate L. Cone over a western Muscatine County farm. The two women, involving mortgage payoff, insurance funds, and a claimed duress signing, see a deed transfer issued after the supreme court upheld the lower court ruling.
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Supreme Court
Muscatine County
Emma D. Cone
Kate L. Cone
W. F. Brannan
Bishop
Cone
William D. Cone
Wm. D. Cone
Emma Cone
Thiate
Obituary for four year old Loupa in city diphtheria case
A child four years old, resident of 518 Eatfourth street, died yesterday after a brief diphtheria illness. The laryngeal diphtheria diagnosis marks the first fatal case reported in the city for some time. Funeral services will be held at Fruitland tomorrow morning with interment there.
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Loupa
Eatfourth Street
Fruitland
Obituary: Charles A. Custer Dies After Long Illness
Charles A. Custer died at his home at the corner of Sixth and press streets last evening at 7:30 after more than a year with paralysis of the brain. Born October 27, 1828 in Mecklenburg Germany, he came to this country ten years later and lived here since. A former potter by trade, he leaves his wife and sons William Fred Frank all of this city. Funeral will be private from the late home tomorrow at 10 AM.
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Charles A. Custer
Sixth
Press Streets
Custer
Mecklenburg
William
Fred
Frank
Muscatine Lodge Town Active in Officer Elections
A Muscatine article notes widespread officer elections across local lodges as winter activity rises. Officials elected will be installed in coming weeks, followed by socials, entertainments and membership drives in what is billed as Iowa's top lodge town.
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Lodge
Fraternity of
Muscatine
United States
Banner Lodges
Iowa
Bankers Union of the World Holds Monthly Meeting
The Bankers Union of the World convened last night to discuss business matters. Officers election for the next year was postponed due to important issues. three candidates were named and five ballots conducted. A social period with ice cream and cake followed.
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Bankers’ Union of the World
Prairie Encampment No 4 IL O O F Fr Day Meeting
Prairie Encampment No 4 of the I O O F meets Friday evening this week to exemplify degree work. A good attendance is desired.
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Prairie Encampment
Prairie Encampment No. 4
IL O. O. F
Muscatine Lodge 6 O O F to Hold Regular Meeting
Members of Muscatine lodge 6 O O F will meet at the lodge hall on Monday evening of next week for a regular meeting. An initiatory degree is planned, and the attendance is expected to be good.
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Muscatine Lodge
Mechanics' Aid Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
Members of the Mechanics' Aid held a meeting at assembly hall to elect officers for the year. The attendance was good and the election results include President Conrad Kothe, Vice President Chris Zeug, Secretary Carl Schroeder, Assistant Secretary Michael Knoch, Treasurer First Vice Secretary Zeidler, Second Vice President Bearer John Lamar, Yearer Albert Axle, and other posts filled.
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Mechanics’ Aid
Thesembly Hall
Atteha
F.S
Conrad Kothe
Egent
Chris. Zeug
Eee
Carl Schroer
Soci
Camp 106 MWA urged to attend Tuesday meeting
Members of Camp 106 M W A are urged to present next Tuesday evening. State lecturer Kenderline will address the camp on readjustment and is described as an eloquent speaker. Neighbor Kender is noted as a speaker worth hearing.
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Kenderline
Commandery completes annual officer installation
The regular Conclave of Commandery No. 1 held a last evening installation of officers for the coming year. New officers include R. A. Holmes as E. C, W. W. Crockett, H. J. Dean, G. H. M. Dean, F. T. Nesper, S. W. Shaffnit, W. H. McBride, W. H. McCoy, R. M. Fox, A. W. Scott, B. F. Giesler, Wm. Satterthwait, and Edward Holling among others. Separately, Edward Holling sustained a serious hand injury while sawing wood at his home near Swe. Dr. Fulham attended the wound. Geo. H. Phillips Market Letter reports wheat and corn price movements with May wheat near 7c, May corn rallying, and traders advised on selling spots for profits. Theodore Keeler of Pine Tree and family visiting in the city with J. Rhodes's family. Keeler and siblings are related to J. B. Rhodes.
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R. A. Holmes
E. C. W. W. Crocket
H. J. Dean
Cap
G. H. M. Dean
Prof
F. T. Nesper
S. W. S. G. Shaffnit
Edward Holling
Swe
E. B. Fulham
Geo. H. Phillips
Chicago
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Coal Shortage Forces Early University Vacation
Muscatine faces a fuel famine as State University students from Iowa City return home early due to scarce coal. Green cord wood from local timbers floods the market as soft coal remains scarce and hard coal near impossible to obtain, prompting worries over heating for the coming season.
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Muscatine
State University
Iowa City
Louisiana Purchase Flag Day Proclaimed for Iowa
Governor Albert B. Cummins issues a proclamation designating December 20 1902 as Louisiana Purchase Flag Day. He urges Iowans to display the national colors on public buildings and as practicable on business houses and homes to commemorate the 99th anniversary of the Louisiana purchase.
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United States
Louisiana Territory
Republic
Iowa
St. Louis
Albert B. Cummins
Louisiana
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Muscatine and
Dillaway
Crockery Store
Bankers’ Union
Odd Fellows
Fee
Michael Knoch
Treasureiyy
Vondofsky
Flam
Zeidler
John Lamar
Yearer
Albert Axle
Theodore Keeler
J. B. Rhodes
Fifth Street
Keeler
Odes
EE Department Store
Gu Houipay
The
Louisiana Purchase
Cummins
Nelson & Roseitar
John
West Second St
Cheap John
Nick Neven’s
E. Second St
East Second St
Geo. Andresen
Mutberr
Mackey’s Big Clothing House
P. J. Mackey, Prop
East Second Street
B. E. Lilly’s
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