Local City Notes and Social Updates
City residents report travel and visits as several passengers arrive by the Firefly to Chicago Davenport and West Liberty. A 10 pound baby joins Mr and Mrs Farrand family. A thunderstorm injures property in Butlerville while a brother of J M Beck in Mt Pleasant faces serious illness. later news is more hopeful. Court of Honor members gather for John Rider funeral at Woodmen hall.
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Court of Honor
Woodmen Hall
John B. Rider
A. J. Barger
Cyrus Overman
T. F. Beveridge
West Liberty
Beveridge
Burton Beck
J. M. Beck
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Beck
Grace Hotel Chicago Promote Grace as Convenient Stay
Special Notice invites Muscatine readers to choose the Hotel Grace in Chicago at Jackson Park and Clark Street as a convenient and reasonably priced lodging option. It urges travelers to try the Grace on their next Chicago visit.
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Chicago
Hotel
Grace
Nuic
Jackson Panlv
Clark Street
Striking Indian Nomenclature for Muskoka and Lands
Descriptive notes highlight Indian words like Clear Sky Land Mag netewan Smooth Flowing Water and Bright Waters and Happy Lands for Muskoka and nearby spots. Descriptive literature and timetables are mailed free on application to Geo. W. Vaux Grand Trunk railway A G P T A room 917 185 Adams street Chicago.
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Muskoka
Kewartha
Geo. W. Vaux
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams Street
Chicago
Healing Meetings At Mulberry Street Fair Continue Strong
A lady evangelist at the Mulberry street fair grounds drew steady crowds with testimonies of healing. A paralyzed child in the northeastern city area reportedly walked again, and several others testified to lasting relief. The evening discourse focused on the Samaritan woman at the well, delivered in a hopeful, cheerful tone. Gatherings will continue twice daily at 2 pm and 8 pm.
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Lady Evangelist
Fair Grounds
Mulberry Street
Samaria
Muscatine Stars Defeat Davenport All Stars in Bowling Match
Muscatine Stars defeated the Davenport All Stars 67 to 67? 67 to the Stars in a heated bowling contest at regulation alleys. Spectators packed the venue as both teams played a fast game from start to finish with high effort by every player. The Muscatine crew arrived by steamer and left on the 9:53 train after an 8 o'clock start. official scores followed.
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Muscatine Stars
Niagara Falls excursion from Peoria area rail lines
Through M N S R R and allied routes a special round trip to Niagara Falls departs Peoria at noon on August 7 1902. Priced at 8 50 round trip with one night out arriving 8 00 am Friday and return valid through August 18. Side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands and Montreal with stopovers at Chautauqua Lake and Sandusky. optional Buffalo Cleveland steamer return without extra charge. Inquire at M N S depot.
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Niagara Falls
Iowa Central Ry
Peoria
Sandusky
Put-In-Bay
Pullman
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Chautauqua Lake
Pocketbook Lost Between Walnut and Cedar Streets
J B Mark seeks return of a pocketbook lost on Iowa avenue near Grand hotel between Walnut and Cedar streets. Contents include a name and amount details. Finder asked to save at the Journal office.
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Walnut
Cedar Streets
Iowa Avenue
Grand Hotel
Seave
Journal Office
James R Burgess Shot by Own Hand in Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa July 26 Special James R Burgess a prominent Democrat and former legislator from Wapello County ex mayor and postmaster shot himself in the heart this morning during a period of mental illness brought on by a long illness
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Ottumwa
Iowa
James R. Burgess
Wapello County
U R K of P Announces Uniforms Arrival for Fitting
Our uniforms are here and ready for fitting. Meet at Castle hall this evening to try them on per order Captain.
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Castle Hall
Hoffman Seeks Muscatine County Congress Nomination
Mr. Hoffman addressed the Republican convention after unanimous endorsement for Congress. He thanked the delegates, urged unity, and pledged to campaign vigorously if nominated at Clinton, praising Republican policies and long party leadership. The convention adjourned amid applause and optimism. The county central committee then re elected J. C. Coster as chairman for another year.
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Hoffman
Muscatine County
Congress
Muscatine
Clinton
Republican Party
County Central Committee
J. C. Coster
Bible Class Reception at First Baptist Church
The Baraca Bible class young men gathered at the First Baptist church hosted by Rev. H R Greaves and assisted by several ladies. Activities included crokinole and carrom, a light luncheon, talks by Rev H D Herr C F Nevins and Fred Beach, and social games in the evening. Present were numerous members and church leaders. the event highlighted fellowship and summer class planning.
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H. R. Greaves
Baptist Church
Baraca
First Baptist Church
F. W. Swan
Herry Jayne
W. L. Cope
Z. W. Hutchinson
H. D. Herr
C. F. Nevins
Fred Beach
Nevius
Resch
John Dewart
A. C. Franklin
H. F. Edson
Walter Hoefflin
Howard Hill
Charles Hendricks
F. J. Brandt
Jay Lawrence
John Putman
Geo. Meerdink
W. R. Bailey
Glen Ashton
M. P. Goff
Benjamin Brandt
Roy Gates
Andrew Asthalter
Davenport Delegation Chooses Uninstructed Congressional Delegates
Davenport Iowa July 26 Delegates to state and congressional conventions were selected at the county gathering C H Murphy chaired and Fred Neal served as secretary C W Neal endorsed for Second district clerk of the supreme court Rumple’s health cited in his declination The list includes many names with uninstructed congressional delegates from D Watson French to Jas Altman and Geo Hubbell.
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Davenport
C. H. Murphy
Fred Neal
C. W. Neal
Supreme Court
Rumple
Murphy
D. Watson French
W. H. Wilson
Joe R. Lane
Bruce T. Seaman
John Heinz
W. C. Hayward
Chas. Like
S. A. Finger
Lon Bryson
Wm. Heue
E. Dieford
8. A. Wilson
Henry Thoenen, Jr
Irvin Elmergreen
Block
Julius Lischer
H. F. Jarbhow
R. K. Brownlee
J. C. Hall
J. S
Tom Ando The Crayfish A Lesson For A Naughty Boy
A tale about Tom a mischievous boy who harms creatures and encounters his teacher Mr. Jones by a brook. Mr. Jones questions Tom on crayfish anatomy and senses prompting reflection on animal life and curiosity. The dialogue hints at Tom's growing awareness of what he does not know about crayfish and nature.
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Tom
Mr. Jones
Mary Stanley Boone
Little Folks
Two Boys Help Mother With Housework Fun
In a New York Tribune account two young brothers Teddy and Freddy, while their mother naps, enthusiastically scrub and clean, with Teddy lathering a looking glass and Freddy scrubbing the hearth and floor. Their playful mischief ends in a wholesome, domestic scene.
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Teddy
Freddy
New York Tribune
New Panitorium shines at Luellen Bros on East Second
When you want your clothes cleaned and pressed or your shoes shined visit the New Panitorium operated by Luellen Bros located at 222 East Second street beside the Grand hotel for prompt service and daily upkeep.
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Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Hotel
Honest bookkeeper gets three weeks off after theft alert
A Philadelphia bookkeeper reveals how an anonymous letter led to a books overhaul, a $100 vacation bonus, and two experts uncovering $400 of overstatements. The boss warns that such honesty could cost him his job if repeated.
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Philadelphia
Beans
William
M. Quad
Severe Test of Voice Rest in Patient
A severe cold settles in the throat of a lively young woman, hindering speech. The family doctor proposes heroic treatment and asks her to abstain from talking for two days to recover her voice.
Envious Rivals and the Vacation Time
A Baltimore American item recalls two rival automobists trading boasts about driving skill. One proclaims being the town’s best chauffeur. The other taunts him, saying he has only killed a chicken in his career. Enraged, the second automobilist parks near a schoolhouse all afternoon, forgetting it is vacation time.
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Baltimore American
Royal flush twice in succession at Gildrey’s Golden Palace
Stranger challenges Gulch Tidings editor after noting a line about a man holding a royal flush twice in a row during a game at Gildrey's Golden Palace. Editor replies that no man alive could. the stranger counters there was such a moment. Source quip from Philadelphia Press.
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Gildrey
Golden Palace
the Gulch Tidings
Philadelphia Press
Martha's Bravery in a Daily Rain Suit
A Boston Transcript quip notes Kate and Martha discuss a daily rainy suit. The exchange praises Martha as brave for wearing a short dress in public, while Kate questions where bravery lies and mentions Martha's feet.
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Martha
Kate
Edith
Boston Transcript
Bessie Follows Mother’s Apple Peeling Order
A brief Tit-Bits item notes a child named Bessie answering her mother about peeling an apple and admitting she ate the remainder afterward. The exchange reflects a humorous, domestic vignette typical of the era.
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Bessie
Her Looks Bellied Her Patience and Surf Love
Yonkers Statesman reports on a odd exchange where Patience declares love of the surf and Patrice recounts a startling moment bathing with a remark about swallowing some of the sea, suggesting disbelief at the facial reaction.
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Patience
Patrice
Yonkers Statesman
Merely a Bagatelle and a Birthday Piano Gift
A playful Detroit News exchange highlights a birthday gift piano valued at five hundred dollars with the buyer noting a remaining debt of four hundred ninety dollars. The dialogue showcases surprise and gratitude over the purchase.
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Detroit News
To Guard Their Treasure from Summer Themselves
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes residents will not leave town for the summer as they protect winter coal stocks in their cellars, ensuring fuel security through the season.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
When Does the Next Mall Come In
The Related Mail reports a city chap asking when the next mall will arrive. The postmaster replies it should have come about two hours ago. Miranda was sent to the depot but may be delayed by reading postals at the moment.
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Waal
Miranda
New York World
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Bertha Hoover
Frances Hawley
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Sweetland
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George C. Farrand
W. L. Clapp
Washington
Anna Regmeier
W. J. Young
H. W. Lewis
Alta
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Froehner
Butlerville
Fishburn
F. Funck
All Stars
Fuller
Macrorie
Bartholomew
Bartholemew
J. B. Mark
Tom Ando the
Crayfish
Tures
Mother
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B. A. Metz
Scott House
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