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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1908

Page

2

Man Bound Over in Rock Island County Assault Case

Felix Allie, arrested by Constable Duncan at Arden near Muscatine, was bound over to the Rock Island county grand jury on charges of assault and attempted rape against two Drury township girls. His bond was set at 1000 but he could not secure it, and he remains in the county jail awaiting trial.

Felix Allie Duncan Arden Drury Township Muscatine Rock Island County Indiana Rock Island Allie J. S. Price Illinois City Frank Kelly Price Kelly Edna Krueger Lily Yeager

Loaded trailer derails on Park Place line in East Eighth street crash

A heavy laden trailer driven by Harry Roberts jumped the track on East Eighth street near Poplar on the Citizens Railway and Light line. The derailment damaged the back axle and halted Park Place service for almost an hour while wrecking crews removed the car and restored traffic. No one was injured.

Park Place Citizens’ Railway and Light Company Electric Park Harry Roberts East Eighth Street Poplar Citizens’ Rail Way and Light Company

Old Pioneer George Lamar Fades at 91 in Muscatine

George Lamar a Muscatine pioneer born July 9 1817 died at 4 PM Saturday under his favorite peach tree at his daughter Mrs A J Bargers home 704 East Sixth Street Survived by five children two daughters and three sons including Frank and Mary C He built ships and launches on the Mississippi and was grandson of two Revolutionary War soldiers The Journal notes his long subscription to the paper and his quiet steady life.

George Lamar Muscatine A. J. Barger East Sixth Street Barger Mary Lamar Messrs. Lamar Richter Henry Lamar Lamar Carlysle Eliza McCutcheon Robert McCutcheon Mollidaysburg Colonel Caldwell Ottumwa Mississippi River Odd Fellow Lodge Pennsylvania Second Street Anna Nortman Iowa City Mary Breer Lizzie Fawcet Cedar Rapids F. A. Lincoln Cedar Raps George Cottrell Frank Ames Bes Moines Fast Mail Vincent Nutting Rock Island L. Figle Fusan Gates Downey Darius Pingrey Durant A. A. Atkins William Bodman Calhoun Street Charlie Hardin Harry MacDonald Edna Hesser Nichols Maude Lane W. R. Reed Davenport Carl Kemster R. J. Thomas Santa Anna Cal H. C. Swain

Electric Bitters advertised cure for dyspepsia and debility

An advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints and general debility. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents.

Havercamp

Public Notice on Liquor Consent for Muscatine City

The Muscatine County Auditor states a general consent by local voters allows intoxicating liquors sales in Muscatine under Iowa law. The consent statement is open for inspection and will be canvassed by the Board of Supervisors at the courthouse starting August 3, 1908. A. S. Lawrence, County Auditor.

Muscatine County Iowa Muscatine Board of Supervisors Court House

Called to Chicago by Sister's Death

Mr and Mrs Charles N Van Riper residents of East Seventh street were summoned to Chicago by the death of Mrs Van Ripers sister Mrs H Faust who died after an operation in a Chicago hospital at about age 50. She is survived by her husband six sisters and three brothers. The body goes to Louisville Ky for interment. Mrs Faust was well known in Muscatine from visits with Mrs Van Riper. Mr Van Riper returned to Muscatine while Mrs Van Riper went to Louisville.

Charles N. van Riper East Seventh Street Chicago

Dr Hale's Household Ointment advertised remedy

An advertisement proclaims salt rheum scrofula ulcers and other stubborn skin diseases can be cured quickly and permanently by Dr Hale's Household Ointment. It is marketed as a household necessity available at drug stores for 25 cents or directly from Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.

River Stage Heights and Station Readings

River forecast notes only small changes in the Mississippi from below Dubuque to Muscatine. Forecaster J. M. Sherier lists station by station stage heights and daily changes including Red Wing Davenport Keokuk Memphis and New Orleans readings.

Pees Red Wing Reeds Landing la Crosse P. du Chien Dubuque le Claire Davenport Muscatine Des M. Rapids Keokuk Ox Dee Tea Wa Memphis New Orleans Mississippi J. M. Sherier

Interest Drives Wealth Growth at Hershey State Bank

The notice extols interest as a powerful automatic money booster. It claims deposits in Hershey State Bank steadily grow your account with 4 percent interest on savings and time deposits and urges regular contributions to realize benefits.

Hershey State Bank

Take Up State Tournament Matter At Special Meetings

City fire companies plan a meeting tonight to decide on attending the Clinton Tournament. Several firefighters favor Muscatine representation to gain exposure, while others question another trip after already visiting Lyons and Iowa City this year.

Clinton Muscatine Pearl City Isot Lyons Iowa City

Longest Continuous Double Track Rail Route Highlighted

The Grand Trunk Railway System operates the longest continuous double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls under one management. A Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley route extends from Chicago to New York through Niagara Falls. Descriptive material and time-tables are mailed free on application to Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams St. Chicago.

One Grand Trunk Railway Chicago Montreal Niagara Falls Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley New York Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Chicago, Il

Gala Medal Flour Featured in Anna Use Pastry Gala

Anna Use showcases Gala Medal Flour in a pastry display presented with Geraldine as guest. The event highlights flour quality and culinary flair.

Anna Geraldine

Funeral Services Held for Darius Pingrey in West Liberty

The funeral for Darius Pingrey was conducted at his home in West Liberty with Rev. P H Green officiating. The Mabonic lodge led the service and pallbearers included H B Watters and Walter Luse. Interment followed at Durant cemetery after the noon train departure. Over 50 attendees joined the Floriculture Society gathering at East School grounds for a social afternoon and a bountiful supper.

West Liberty Darius Pingrey P. H. Green The Christian Church Philippians Cora Eva Frank and Linn Masonic Lodge H. B. Watters Robert Brooke J. E. McIntosh Walter Luse Bent Osborn Raymond Fitzgerald Durant Floriculture Society East School Bessie Smith Muscatine Esther Myer J. H. Heald Downey Susan Whitacre W. R. Reed Atalissa Harry MacDonald Dave Cornwall Lew Lathrup Cedar Rapids

Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure for Coughs

A historical ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for colds coughs and prevents consumption. It lists prices of 50 cents and one dollar and credits Havercamps Prescription Drug Store as the seller.

White Collar Line Steamers Schedule Details

White Collar Line operates the Columbia and Helen Blair from Davenport on weekdays at 7:00 a m and Sundays at 7 30 a m with return at 7:00 p m. The Burlington boat runs weekdays at 8 30 p m arriving at 9 15 next morning. W G Block Co agents.

White Collar Line Columbia Helen Blair Davenport Burlington W. G. Block

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