Titus Succeeds in Old Firm as Judge Col Jackson Retires
Change in a long established Muscatine firm sees G M Titus take over Titus and Jackson after Col D W Jackson resigns from the partnership. Titus, a real estate and loan expert, plans to maintain the firm’s progressive methods and strong investment record. He has built many houses and as a former railroad right of way negotiator, he secured eighteen miles of difficult track. He envisions continuing a busy, businesslike Muscatine environment.
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Col. D. W. Jackson
Titus & Jackson
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
New York
San Francisco
Titus
Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Mrs Fryer Injured After Sunday Evening Fall
Mrs Charles Fryer of 405 407 Oak Street suffered serious injuries when she fell Sunday evening. The incident occurred at her residence with no other persons reported as involved. Police and emergency services responded to the scene.
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Charles Fryer
Oak Street
Woman Falls Down Trap Door in House Accident
Thompson Browning describes a family accident where a woman, alone at home, fell headlong down ten steps after missing a trap door on the porch. Her daughter Mrs. L. Urdangen visiting will stay with her for two weeks.
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Ning
Rev Monroe Drew Trial Seen as Community Outrage
In Des Moines Capital reports from Columbus Junction the trial of Rev Monroe Drew is viewed as a day’s outrage. The suspended minister faces a yearlong pause before potential reinstatement depending on the Presbytery. No criminal charges were filed. his wife’s petty accusations sparked the issue.
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Des Moines
Columbus Junction
Monroe Drew
Drew
Rock Island System Ry Holiday Excursion Tickets Sale
Rock Island System Ry announces Christmas and New Years holiday excursion tickets to points within 200 miles on the C R I and P Ry. on sale December 24 25 31 1902 and January 1 1903 with return limit January 2 1903. Cc M Gould Agent.
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Rock Island System
Cc. M. Gould
Curing Brights Disease and Diabetes in California
Claims of high recovery rates for Brights disease and diabetes using new compounds in California, with 87 percent efficiency cited. The article notes investigation details and prompts readers to request reports and treatment information for urgent cases locally.
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Bright
California
Masquerade at West Second Street Armory by Eclipse Club
Society note: Eclipse dancing club held a masquerade at the old armory hall with about a hundred attendees in varied costumes. The next club dance is set for Thursday evening January 15. Also, Mr and Mrs Dennis O Keefe returned to Summit for a farewell party hosted by local friends with games cards music socializing and an oyster supper.
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Dennis O'Keefe
Summit
Rosa Hipple Weds Ortia Luellen in Davenport
At the bride's grandmother's residence near Tipton on December 24 1902 Rosa Hipple and Ortia J Luellen were married by Rev J K Shiffer of the M E church with Latta at the organ. A wedding dinner followed and the couple plan to reside in Davenport after January 15 1903.
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R. J. Hipple
Tipton
Rosa Hipple
Ortia J. Luellen
J. K. Shiffer
M. E. Church
Miss Latta
Davenport
Asthalter Brothers Entertain Young Friends at Home
Harry and Edward Asthalter formerly of Nebraska state university and Northwestern invited a number of their young friends to the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Asthalter last evening for a social gathering at Lincoln.
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Harry
Edward Asthalter
Nebraska State University
Lincoln
Northwestern
Evanston, Ill
Jacob Asthalter
The Show Girl at the Grand Tonight
The Show Girl at the Grand promises entertainment with real artists. Audiences will be pleased by the performance tonight.
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the Grand
Burglar and the Waif at Grand with Inez Forman
Matinee and night shows on January 1 at the Grand feature Miss Inez Forman in The Burglar and the Waif. Her debut in the role draws praise for charm and clever performance, with strong support from J Fraser Crosby whose singing is described as delightful.
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Chas. T. Carey
Inez Forman
Miss Forman
J. Fraser Crosby
Lord Strathmore presented in city amid lavish production
The dramatization of Ouida's novel Lord Strathmore arrives in town with Mr David Traiter directing a costly staging. The cast features Miss Virginia Drew Trescott as Lady Vavasour, whose debut foretells a notable career. The production promises Broadway caliber scenery and acting drawn from the familiar story.
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Lord Strathmore
Broadway
Virginia Drew Trescott
Lady Vavasour
Bankers Pioneer Association to Meet January First
Banker's Pioneer association will hold its regular session on Thursday January 1 1903 at 8 pm sharp.
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Banker's Pioneer Association
Masons Move From Old Lodge to Elegant New Hall
The Masons held the last session in the old lodge room at corner Lawn Avenue and Second Street then prepared to meet next Tuesday in the new Masonic hall on East Second Street. The 1841 charter group has grown large as the old Stein’s Music Hall was transformed into a modern lodge complex with 9 by 50 foot main hall and multiple service rooms.
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Corner Lawn Avenue
Second Street
Masonic Hall
East Second Street
Masonic Lodge
McColm
Guarantee on Greene's Syrup of Tar Bottles
The undersigned advertise refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar with a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure coughs or colds and a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke N. B. Barkalow Nesper and Co. Jno J Havercamp J Theo Keuchman.
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Greene
G. A. Riemcke
N. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo
Keuchman
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Col. Jackson
Witt
Brights Disease
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H. C. Thiesen
Show Girl
Opticians
East Second ST
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Kentucky
West Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
J. F. McRay
Dubuque
Iowa
Shannon County
Rance
Monteer
Jacks Fork
Oldex
Arnold Land Company
Bond's
Big Department
S.g.&p. Stein Furniture Co
West Second Street
H. F. Barnard
P. Ry
Sycamore ST
Barnard’s Model Laundry
Blanchard - Packing - Co
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