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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
5
The Geneva Golf and Country Club completes its new clubhouse with dining facilities by A Brazel set to open Monday. The course is in excellent shape and Friday will host the next handicap with many members expected to participate.
Clarence H. Mackay, aboard Cunard Line Campania, learned at sea of his father John W. Mackay's death by wireless telegram from the Saxonia. The Campania left New York July 19 and arrived at Queenstown July 26. The wireless message was received at 3 p.m. July 24 while at sea.
W D Burk of Carskadden & Burk, leading city attorney, collapsed from a stroke while driving and is in critical condition at Hershey hospital. The right side is paralyzed and speech affected though improving. doctors fear long-term disability yet note some progress. Universal sympathy is expressed for Burk, a well known and highly regarded figure in Muscatine society.
The Muscatine school district voted to rename its ward schools after U S history figures Washington Jefferson Franklin and others. Miss Helen Egert resigned her post and Miss Alpha Wabnitz was elected to fill the vacancy while transfers occurred in the Third ward building.
Grace English Lutheran invites worshippers to morning service at 10 30 with a sermon on the days gospel The Unjust Steward and His Question what shall I Do Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m No evening service A 3 30 p m sermon at the Klein school house north of the city All are welcome to worship with us
San Francisco July 26 Fitzsimmons and Jeffries fought a sensational bout last night. Jeffries won by knockout in the eighth round after a brisk exchange that left Fitzsimmons with severe body pains and facial injuries while Jeffries bore a broken nose and blackened eyes. Both boxers left the arena battered but unhurt overall, with Jeffries receiving the purse while Fitzsimmons vowed never to fight again.
Local advertisement promotes Defiance starch at a bargain price. A 16 ounce package is offered and a deal of 3 packages for 20 cents is highlighted by Geo W Reuling.
Mrs. May Morgridge will sing the offertory solo at Trinity church Sunday morning.
Advertises Paine's Celery Compound as a summer remedy for fatigue nervousness sleeplessness and low mood caused by heat. Claims to rebuild flesh and muscle calm nerves regulate action and restore restful sleep with one or two bottles.
The list catalogs current market prices for grains, hay, live stock, dairy, eggs, poultry, fruits, vegetables, fish, and fuel. Notable items include corn 63 66c, oats 48 50c, wheat 65 70c, hay 14 17, hogs 6.85 7.10, cattle 3.50 4.00, potatoes 30c, butter 16 20c, sugar 4.95 per 100 lb sacks, lemons 20 25c per dozen, oranges 15 40c, and soft coal 3.25 4.00.
Riverside Iowa July 26 William Krene a farmer found a drowned man in the timber on the English river three miles west of Riverside. The man’s identity is uncertain though Ott Summers was once suspected. The body lay across a log, the river was swollen, and the coroner is investigating. A horse with a saddle was spotted floating nearby days earlier.
Iowa Central Railway announces a new Limited sleeping car and coach service from Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m daily to Minneapolis arriving 8 00 a m Travelers to the Twin Cities and Northwest urged to see local ticket agent for rates and schedules
Cedar Falls July 26 Dan Conden was found dead in an alley. A hat and a whisky bottle lay on a stairway fourteen feet above, offering the tale of the death and its manner.
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