Funeral for Perii M. Geof frey in Musser ville
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geoffrey was laid to rest at Greenwood cemetery after services at the Musser ville M E church. Out-of-town relatives attended including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wagg and Mrs. Fowler of Wapello. The day also notes Mrs. Will Downey Hurt’s serious injuries from a wagon accident and the Musser ville women’s aid society picnic next week at Citizens Railway park. Streets in the south end are dust-free after recent rain, with Funk Hill considered dangerous if rain continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perii M. Geoffrey
Charles Geoffrey
Indiana Street
W. L. Clapp
Musserville M. E
Greenwood Cemetery
City
Henry Wagg
Do. Fowler
Wapello
Will Downey
Hahn Farm
Homeownership Offer From G M Titus
An advertisement from G M Titus at 118 Iawa Avenue urges readers to buy a home now. It promotes immediate purchase with a few hundred dollars as a first payment and promises long-term terms to own the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Titus
Iawa Avenue
Tipton to Meet Muscatine Maroons in Sunday Baseball Clash
Tipton and the Muscatine Maroons prepare for a hot Sunday game on the local diamond. Muscatine has added players and wins against strong clubs, while Tipton touts a win over Clinton as proof of strength. A lively crowd is expected as Riverside’s recent visit drew a full grand stand in a 3 3 tie.
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Muscatine
Tipton
Clinton
Riverside
Back to Home Mrs. Butcher Reunites With Family
Mrs. Joseph Butcher, who left her husband for Ernst Rudy, has returned to her former home at the Washington street and Park avenue corner. She met her husband at Huttig's factory. he forgave her and agreed to resume the marriage, though he would not forgive the infidelity. The wife, husband, and children are said to be back together. Ernest Rudy, the boarder, was not reinstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Butcher
Ernst Rudy
Washington Street
Park Avenue
Frank Freitsch
Huttig
Ernest Rudy
Mrs Susan Duffield Dies at Muscatine Home
Mrs Susan Duffield, long ill but not bedridden until a week ago, died at 12 30 PM today at the Park avenue and Grant street home of her son Alderman F A Duffield. An old Illinois City resident, she moved to Muscatine about eighteen years ago. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Duffield
Park Avenue
Grant Street
Susan Duffield
Webb Council to Meet Thursday Evening in Royal Masters
The R and S M Webb Council will convene Thursday at 8 o clock sharp for work in the Royal and Select Masters degrees. Attendees urged for good turnout. By order of the T I M Geo C Winn, recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Council
T. I M. Geo
Invoices Pending Closure At Umschied and Seiler
Umschied and Seiler announce closure until an invoice is issued due to a change in firm. The notice states operations paused awaiting financial paperwork.
Duke Wallingford Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Keokuk Iowa July 29 A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed in the U S district court by Duke Wallingford of Wapello Iowa Liabilities total 1059 90 assets 220 of which 160 is claimed exempted
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Keokuk
United States District Court
Duke Wallingford
Wapello
Frank Wilson Overcome by Extreme Heat in Lake Township
Yesterday afternoon Frank Wilson living with Seth Humphrey in Lake township was rendered unconscious by extreme heat. A physician administered restoratives and the patient is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Seth Humphrey
Lake Township
Happy Hooligan Brings Big Bicycle Sacrifice This Week
Happy Hooligan character creates a stunt for a limited time as H Schmidt and Son Co advertises a big bike sale. The playful promotion highlights a temporary “big cut in bicycles” lasting only this week at the Schmidt store.
Notice to Contractors Muscatine Iowa Bid Fill Eleventh Street
Sealed bids requested by the Muscatine city recorder for the filling of Eleventh street from Iowa avenue to Sycamore street. Earth to be taken from lot 3 Kemble and Fuller addition. Specifications available at the city engineer’s office. The city council may reject any or all bids. James J. Ryan city engineer.
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City Recorder of
Muscatine
Iowa
Eleventh Street
Iowa Avenue
Sycamore Street
Kemble & Fuller
James J. Ryan
City Recorder
Greenwood Cemetery
City plans vault at Greenwood Cemetery in Muscatine
City recorder announces deadline of 7 39 p m August 20 1903 for vault construction at Greenwood Cemetery. Plans and specifications are available at the city engineer's office for public inspection.
City News Items Prompt Readers to Share Page Eight
John Smith and Wm Weisse of Atalissa visited town on business. Miss Blanche Fox sails from East Second Street to Rock Island for a day. Thiesen's talcum features in sultry weather. Berlin Studio offers photo sittings next to Grand Hotel. Last week of bicycle bargains as H Schmidt and Son Co slashes stock to cost or less. Charlton Hope?
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John Smith
Wm. Weisse
Atalissa
Blanche Fox
East Second Street
Helen Blair
Rock Island
Morristown girl Lydia Johnson dies in Morristown
A telegram reports the death last evening of Lydia, the young daughter of Mrs. J. Crawford Johnson formerly Etta Fulham of Morristown Pennsylvania. In river news, the steamer Dubuque of the Diamond Joe line arrived this morning upriver and the steamer Quincy proceeded downstream this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
J. Crawford Johnson
Etta Fulham
Morristown
Penn
Dubuque
Diamond Joe Line
Quincy
Four Days More of Giving Bicycles Away
Public sale promotion promises four days more of bicycle giveaways at reduced prices. Shop declares honesty and value, urging customers to take advantage during the final week as Happy Hooligan character endorses the sale.
New York Stock Range of Closing Prices Report
New York July 29 closing range shows股票 prices across leading stocks and securities listed on the exchange at end of business today with figures reflecting daily movement in the market.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Arizonas Sunshine And Sunset Land Described By Sunset
Sunset Magazine extols Arizona as a land of abundant sunshine and beauty. It celebrates the dry heat, vivid sunrises and sunsets, and the desert’s invigorating climate while noting no recorded sunstroke in the territory. Arizona is portrayed as Sunset Land or Land of Sunrise.
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Caspar W. Hodgson
Sunset Magazine
Arizona
Has- Sayaimpa
Arizona Desert
Desert
Sunset Land
Editor Reverses Libel Claim After Caller Contends
An irate caller demands an apology for a yesterday reference calling him a reformed drunkard. The editor agrees to a cheerful retract and clarifies the statement by saying the caller has not reformed.
Jasper Youn Leads by Taking Risks in Business
In a Life column fragment, analysis notes that Jasper Youn leads by entering business ventures, arguing that wealthy young men create opportunities for ambitious peers to earn money. The tone reflects a caution about monopolizing chances while praising entrepreneurial entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Youn
Hies
Parrot Dialog Sparks Laughs in Quiet Exchange
A playful exchange unfolds as Neo Wonder comments on a clever parrot, with a punchline about who taught the bird to talk. The dialogue showcases light humor and a charming moment in everyday life.
White Collar Line Steamer Schedule Details
Steamer Helen Blair serves Davenport and Burlington on specific days with morning and evening departures. Davenport trips travel Monday Wednesday Friday at 6 30 a m and Sunday 7 a m return each night. Burlington runs Monday Wednesday Friday at 8 30 p m. W G Block agent.
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Helen Blair
Davenport
Burlington
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