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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1902

Page

4

Ministers Protest Saloons On Iowa Avenue

City ministers plan to petition the council against granting new saloon permits on Iowa avenue citing proximity to the YMCA and library. Council readings, ministerial action, and mayoral input govern tonight's agenda as two new establishments are linked to Joe Kranz and the Saturday Mail buildings.

Iowa Avenue Joe Kranz Florist Saturday Mail Tony Fackeldy Shorty” Hodkins George Volger Mulci C. L. Stafford F. F. Beckerman Seiler Association

Mulberry Street Residence Up For Trade In Muscatine

A fine residence on Mulberry street is offered in trade for a farm in Muscatine county. Address inquiries to H. M. Bartlett, over post office, Muscatine, Iowa.

Cedar Street H. M. Partlett Mulberry Street Muscatine County H. M. Bartlett Postoffice Muscatine Iowa

Republican Caucuses In First Ward At Excelsior Hose House

Republicans of the First ward are asked to meet at the Excelsior hose house Tuesday July 22 at 8 oclock sharp to select 18 delegates to the county convention on Saturday July 26 and to transact such other business as may be deemed necessary. Per order. Wm. Van Zyle, Committeeman.

First Ward Excelsior Hose House Wm. van Zyle Fourth Ward Relief Hose House John Richley

Republicans of Second Ward caucus elect 20 delegates

The republicans of the Second ward will meet in caucus to elect 20 delegates to the county convention at city hall on Tuesday evening July 22 1902 at 8 pm. John Tillie Committeeman.

Second Ward John Tillie

Third ward Republicans meet to select delegates

The Republicans of the Third ward are requested to meet at the Rescue Hose House Tuesday evening July 22 at 8 oclock to select 22 delegates to the county convention on Saturday July 26 and to transact other business as necessary. Per order Luther Woods Committeeman.

Third Ward Luther Woods

Fourth Ward Republicans to Select 19 Delegates

The Republicans of the Fourth Ward are called to meet at the Relief at 8 o'clock to select 19 delegates. Per order, John Richley, Committeeman.

Four Healed at Woodworth Etter Meetings

The Woodworth Etter gatherings report four healing cases from yesterday afternoon. A girl from Butlerville, a neck gaitre cleft healed, a stomach catarrh cured, and a visiting minister with consumption improves enough to speak clearly before departure. Meetings continue with afternoon and evening sessions as weather allows.

Woodworth-Etter Butlerville

Band Concert Program for Court Square Tonight

The program lists marches overtures and solos by Pauciet's band in Court Square this evening. Pieces include Bohemian Girl overture selection The Burgomaster, Cornet solo by Frank E., Frischings Jubel, Electric Wave, and Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever.

Court Square Pauciet Frank E Ee Ha Isan Eokdss Missud Goon Totton Capetea Gillis Waizes Fruhlings Jubel Straus March Electric Wave Suthon el Eer Rossini Stars and Stripes Forever

Funeral Attendee Recalls Schuyler Verdon in Wapello

Mrs. C. A. Mull attended the funeral of Schuyler Verdon in Wapello yesterday. Mrs. D. S. Flagg, visiting at 503 East Eighth street, returned to Louisiana, Mo. Miss Anna and Miss Gertrude Kincaid, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Kincaid, will sail on the steamship Dubuque tomorrow for a trip to St. Paul.

Gertrude Moynahan Minnie Mason Wilton Quincy St. Paul Wilma Bringhan St. Louis Dubuque E. M. Warner Robi. Schenck Mabel Warner Myrtle Flagg Louisiana C. A. Mull Schuyler Verdon Wapello D. S. Flagg Anna Gertrude Kincaid Charles F. Kincaid

Society Notes From Mrs Stevenson Party

Mrs Mary Stein Stevenson hosted an informal afternoon gathering for former schoolgirls at her parents home in Chicago. Guests worked on needle crafts, played a drawing game guessing song titles, and Miss Helen Cohn won a prize for the most correct guesses. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs S G Stein Mrs Risley Reuling and several out of town guests from Chicago Iowa City New York City Carthage Mo.

Mary Stein Stevenson Chicago Philip Stein Helen Cohn G. Stein Risley Reuling E. F. Gobble Fred Block Julia Einhausen Will McQuesten Nellie Robertson Winnie Giesler Mollie McIntyre Harriet Kessinger Anna Jayne Lillian Kell Hanna Clyde Dove Iowa City L. W. Donnalley New York City Miss Whitsett Carthage

The First Pierre Novel Sparks Author’s Awakening

Gilbert Parker recalls his failed book of short stories after Archibald Forbes dismissed the titles as ideas without substance. He burned the manuscript and then wrote the Pierre tale that launched his success.

Gilbert Parker Archibald Forbes Macmillans Forbes Pierre

Duchess of Connaught Carried Home by Gun Carriage

The Duchess of Connaught during a visit to Egypt rode with the duke to inspect troops near Omdurman. An accident to her saddle forced a gun carriage sedan chair conveyance home. The native officer and gunners aided the return, prompting a witty exchange about weight.

Duchess of

Chances of Life and Death Table for London life expectancy

A London assurance table shows average life expectancy by age. It states a one year old may live 39 more years, a 20 year old 41, a 50 year old 34, a 60 year old 14, and an 80 year old 4, noting such figures reflect long term averages and may vary with sudden deaths or unusually long lives.

London Assurance Companies

Electric Shock on Tin Conductor Injury Not Serious

During the electric storm yesterday at 5 p.m. O Stoker was installing painted white tin conductor from house to cistern when he received an electric shock. He escaped serious injury though both hands were wrapped around the pipe. the outcome could have been worse.

O. Stoker

Summers listed meetings with special BCRN rates

A notice lists prominent meetings this summer with special B C R N rates. Events include the National Convention International Sunday School Association in Denver July 15 22 and other gatherings in Colorado Springs Denver Omaha Tacoma Salt Lake City San Francisco and Seattle with low travel rates.

Denver Colo International Sunday School Association Ancient Order of Hibernians In America Denver Colo National Association of Letter Carriers Omaha Neb Travelers’ Protective Association of America Tacoma Wash United Presbyterian Church Salt Lake City Utah Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Ilks San Francisco Cal Knights of Pythias Seattle Jno G. Farmer G. P T. A C. R

Muscatine Authorizes Sewer Bonds To Contractor W A Edgar

City council adopts resolution to issue sewer bonds totaling 796.96 dollars for W A Edgar in sub sewerage district No 2. Bonds of 100 200 and 300 dollars mature in seven years but payable at city option with six percent interest, dated July 19 1902. Bonds issued registered and delivered upon mayor and recorder act.

W. A. Edgar City of Muscatine R. S. McNutt

Washouts Delay Rock Island Trains After Night Rain

Heavy rainfall caused railroad washouts across several lines. Rock Island trains were delayed, including No. 29 the El Paso flyer which left over three hours late from Geneseo. Western line reported one washout and M N and S line a slight cavern near Whisky Hollow. services resumed on affected routes.

Geneseo Rock Island

Fearful Rainfall Floods Eddyville and Des Moines River

Four and a half inches of rain at Eddyville raised the Des Moines River 18 inches. The crest continues at two inches per hour. Ten more inches would cover the levee and flood the entire town of Des Moines.

Oskaloosa Eddyville Des Moines

Not Held For Negligence in Mine Disaster Near Salt Lake City

The coroner's inquest into the Salt Lake County mine disaster near Salt Lake City on July 18 concluded no negligence was found. Officials reported multiple fatalities from the incident and ongoing investigations into the cause.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake

Park City Jury Clears Daly-West Mine Officials

A Park City jury found officials of the Daly-West mine blameless in the disaster that killed 35 miners. The verdict concludes a lengthy inquiry into the fatal accident and assigns responsibility to no one on the company leadership.

Park City Daly-West

Tragedy in Chicago as husband shoots wife then self

William Nelson shot and killed his wife in front of their child then wounded himself, after two years in prison, in Chicago this morning.

Chicago William Nelson

Infant Robert K. Jenne Dies at Two Months

Little Robert K. Jenne, infant son of Mr and Mrs F F Jenne of East Fifth Street, died last night at about two months old. Funeral was held at the residence this afternoon at 3 oclock and interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.

Robert K. Jenne F. F. Jenne East Fifth Street Greenwood Cemetery

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West Hill Cash Store H. H. Sharrar Mer Tel. New Louisiana, Mo Hazel Henderson West Liberty Geo. B. Jackson’s Edwin Schoemaker Journal Knoxville Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K. P Castlehall Mississippi Hartman & Ellman’s H. B. Davidson Davidson J. Linn Hoopes Rebecca Hoopes Geo. B. Jackson Washington, D. C House of Representatives Force Journal Force E. Eighth Street Wilma Bringman Julia Hutchinson Fryde Flagg Eda Critz Flagg Warner Hartman & Eitman’s Mrs. Woodworth-Etter Ance’ ’. Starke Baife Sweet Jae Goeetz Ichoff Sousa Parker Pope Leo XIII the Home Tea CO East Second Street Bert C. Benham Rio Golden Jenne Department Store H. F. Barnard Ref &Ft
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