Result of Louisa County Primaries
Wapello Iowa July 29 The Louisa county primaries for county officers were held Saturday across precincts. A contest occurred for clerk and for supervisor of the 3d district. Wapello set a record with 456 votes as most in any precinct, likely since most candidates except Herbert Curran for attorney reside in Wapello. Official count provides a precinct by precinct vote summary.
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Wapello
Louisa County
Mary
Herbert Curran
Shellfishers Will Fight Public Nuisance Case
Doc Holliday and Billy Duncan face action by the City Board of Health for conducting a public nuisance by boiling shells near Hoopes farm in Musserville. They have hired E. M. Warner and plan to fight the charges as warrants are issued over alleged ordinance violations. The trial is set for Thursday amid local sympathy for the defendants.
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Doc Holliday
Billy Duncan
City Board of Health
E. M. Warner
Hoopes’ Farm
Musserville
Epworth League Day at Wilton Camp Meeting
Epworth League day at the Wilton camp meeting on Saturday August 16 is led by Prof W D Peck Muscatine participants include C H Mark Marie Howe Lillian Beard Harriet Hunt Mrs C L Stafford and the Robertson sisters The program covers papers songs and a question box with sessions in the morning and afternoon
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Wilton
W. D. Peck
Muscatine
C. H. Mark
Muscatine League
Marie Howe
Pleasant afternoon party at Mulberry street home
The afternoon event hosted by Mrs. E. M. Kessinger and daughters Harriet and Helen ran from 2:30 to 5 o clock. About 25 ladies attended including Mrs Wheeler and Miss Phillips of Milwaukee Mrs L W Donalley of New York Miss Burk of Carlinville and Miss Cunningham of Alton. Guests enjoyed games music and conversation as the hosts offered gracious entertainment.
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E. M. Kessinger
Harriet
Helen
Mulberry Street
City
Wheeler
Phillips
Milwaukee
Wis
L. W. Donalley
New York
Burk
Carlinville
Ill
Cunningham
Alton
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Nebraska Iowa
A strong earthquake tremor lasting ten to fifteen seconds was felt Monday near western Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota. The quake struck shortly before 1 pm causing consternation in several towns with reported damage and vibrations across the region.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Omaha
South Dakota
Earthquake Rumblings Felt in Battle Creek Cause Panic
Reports say Battle Creek residents felt strong tremors with shaking houses and rumblings, though there was no confirmed serious damage. Authorities advise caution as aftershocks may follow and residents are staying indoors.
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Battle Creek
Excursion Aboard Ottumwa Belle Proves Successful
The Solid Link club reports a successful excursion last night on the steamer Ottumwa Belle. About 450 people enjoyed a pleasure river ride, with music and dancing as the main amusements. The event yielded a nice sum for the order’s treasury.
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Solid Link Club
Excursion to Niagara Falls Ad Details Fare Notice
An advertisement offers an excursion to Niagara Falls with a round trip fare from Muscatine priced at 12 dollars and 15 cents. Prospective travelers are directed to inquire for particulars at M. N. and S. de pot.
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Niagara Falls
Muscatine
Sports schedule highlights for today
American League features Chicago at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Boston Cleveland at Baltimore National League games include Chicago at Boston Pittsburg at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia St Louis at New York and Chicago at Boston in various matchups across major venues.
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Baltimore
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Mules Sprint Down Alley Striking Wagon
Shortly after 3 pm the mule team from C Otto & Sons wagon bolted in the alley between Front and Second streets. They dashed west to Chestnut Street before being stopped. No injuries. wagon sustained a bent axle and damaged top.
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C. Otto & Sons
Front
Second
Sycamore Street
Iowa Avenue
Chestnut Street
Murer Couple Visiting Griswold Relative in City
Mr and Mrs John Murer of Griswold Iowa are in the city visiting Mrs Murers father John Rowan on East Third street They will return home tomorrow.
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John Murer
Griswold
Iowa
John Rowan
East Third Street
Brother in perilous battle with tetanus at Mt Pleasant
J M Beck returned from Mt Pleasant where his brother Burton has been dangerously ill with tetanus. Sunday was critical but passed fairly. Monday saw improvement yet last night brought severe convulsions. He rests better today and, barring new weakness, convulsions may subside with recovery near certain.
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J. M. Beck
Mt. Pleasant
Burton
Interesting land suit filed in district court
A suit was filed in district court by W A Howell claiming he sold land to Darius Pingrey who has not paid $7,000. Howell seeks $1,000 for rent and profits and possession, alleging mortgages were not released and that Pingrey moved on in March 1901 and has resided there since. The case asks for judgment for $1,000 and possession.
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District Court
W. A. Howell
Darius Pingrey
N. W
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People’s State Bank of
West Liberty
West Liberty Bank
Record of Large Tent Meetings Draw Crowds on Mulberry Street
Attendance swells at North Mulberry tent meetings drawing locals and country visitors. The sermon and testimonies describe recent and past healings, with the evangelist’s storytelling and voice enhancing impact. Evening services attract the largest crowds, songs and handshaking mark a joyous Christian gathering not seen in seven years since Mrs Woodworth Etter’s prior series.
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North Mulberry Street
Lady Evangelist
Our
City News Items Highlight Local Visitors and Events
Guy Mullen of Wapello and Charles Owens formerly of this city now in Little Falls Minnesota visit locally. Mrs Bennis of Moline stays with uncle John Rowan on East Third street. Dr C L Stafford leaves on the Firefly to Mt Pleasant for his uncle L G Baugh’s illness. James Wright taken in on probation after a night of drinking. Mrs Mary Couch marks her 94th birthday with well wishers. Clara Balluff and Mildred Elliott return home from a trip to St Paul aboard the Quincy.
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Mrs. Bennis
Moline
John Rowan
East Third Street
C. L. Stafford
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
L. G. Baugh
Mary Couch
West Third Street
Clara Balluff
Charles Balluff
Mildred Elliott
West Liberty
Journal
St. Paul
Quincy
Baptist Sunday School Excursion on Palatial Steamer
A Sunday school excursion sails on the palatial steamer J. S. Aug. 19 from Muscatine to Davenport and back for only 5 seconds. Leaves Muscatine at 7 30 a. m. Arrangements to join the trip are urged for a grand ride.
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J. S
Muscatine
Davenport
Notice to Contractors for Muscatine Improvement Bonds
Sealed proposals will be received by the Muscatine city recorder for grading paving and curb work in Improvement District No 20. Bids due August 14 1902 at 7 30 p m. Plans on file with the city engineer. Bonded bid with 500 cash deposit required. City reserves right to reject all bids. James J. Ryan, City Engineer. Dated July 29 1902.
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City Recorder of
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Iowa
City of
General Or Improvement Fund
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