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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1903

Page

2

Society notices for Masonic and fraternal groups in Muscatine

Society column lists regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M Muscatine Homestead No 436 K of P Muscatine Tribe No 95 I O R M and related bodies. It notes meeting nights and locations including G A Rimcke W M and H C Thuesen Sachem with invitations to visiting brothers.

Iowa A. F A. M G. A. Riemcke W. M Kek. P. Bai Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K. of P K. P Iowa Avenue Brothren J. W. Millar C. C H. S. Howe K. of R

Fraternal Lodges Schedule and Officials

Electa Chapter No 32 meets the second and fourth MondaysMonthly officers include Mrs A L Lindoer W M and Miss Emma Manlove Secy Muscatine Camp No 106 Modern Woodmen of America holds weekly Tuesday meetings at Woodmanhall Olds Block W E Ashtop W C and J A Leyda Clerk named.

Electa A. L. Lindoer W. M Emma Manlove Sec’y Muscatine Camp Woodmen of America Woodmanhall Olds’ Block W. E. Ashtop W. C. J. A. Leyda

Major Johns Circle Ladies of the Grand Army

The public are advised that the Major Johns Circle of the Ladies of the Grand Army meets regularly on the second and fourth Saturday evenings each month at the G A R hall. President is Mrs. M. M. Lewis and Mary E. Davis serves as Secretary.

Royal Neighbors meet on fourth Wednesdays each month

The Royal Neighbors of America hold meetings on the fourth Wednesday. Mrs. Catherine Moncrief is Oracle, Mrs. Katie Parvin serves as Recorder, and Mrs. Amanda Tarr as Receiver. Visiting neighbors in good standing are welcome.

Bankers’ Pioneer Association Valley Forge Post Maccabdee Hall Royal Neighbors of America Catherine Moncrief Oracle Katie Parvin Amanda Tarr

Refused Employment By Davenport Button Makers

Striking workers at the Davenport pearl button factory face union bans as the employer vows to discharge all who join. The dispute centers on wage reductions claimed by the girls versus a changed weighing system, with the company denying a cut and citing a twenty cent weekly difference per Krause. Meetings continue as union growth and sympathizers rise among Muscatine button plants.

Button Workers’ Union Krause

Storm damages river boats prompt salvage by Arctic and Whitmore

After Saturday's storm the Arctic and steamer Whitmore worked to raise Geo Jackson's sunken cabin and launch Princess while Whitmore's docks were righted. Cottages on Geneva Island reported minor flood impact amid widespread river damage and repairs.

Geo. Jackson Chas. Whitmore Arctic Toney Antler New Boston Whitmore Chas

Marshall club formed to enforce state liquor laws

Muscatine county joins a new state society organized in Marshalltown to enforce liquor laws. The group, called the Marshall club, will operate through marshals in each county and include officers President J C Willits Fort Madison Vice President E E Lowe Newton Treasurer J M Woodrow Newton. Delegates urged to attend Des Moines convention next winter. Public notices of railway routes follow.

United States Prohibition Party Iown Marshalltown Muscatine Prohibitionists Mulct Martin Mulct Jesus of Nazareth Hague Muscatine County Marshall Club Muscatine Davenport Benton, Linn Jones Jackson Iowa Johnson, Cedar Clinton, Scott, Keokuk Washington Louisa Jefferson Henry Des Moines van Buren and Lee J. C. Willits Oskaloosa E. E. Lowe Fort Madison J. M. Woodrow New A. C. Rankin Alexander Cooper Greenville, Mich Frank Loveland D. C

Farmer Bert Jennings Drowns Self Near Polk City

Bert Jennings a young farmer living near Polk City killed himself by drowning in a small pond. Family troubles were given as the cause.

Bert Jennings Polk City

Creston Telephone Plans System Upgrades Following Capital Increase

Creston Telephone company will spend several thousand dollars to improve its system after its capital stock rose from $80,000 to $106,000.

Creston Telephone Company

Bootlegger Mose Simpson Injured Jumping From Train

Mose Simpson, a Kellogg bootlegger, was being moved to Newton when a dramatic gun play erupted. He leapt from the speeding train and sustained likely fatal injuries while no one else was hurt.

Mose Simpson Kellogg Newton

Narrow Passage Clears as Boat Passes Under Bridge

As the vessel moved closer to the span it was judged capable of safe passage with about eighteen inches to spare, avoiding a collision or delay.

Dubuque

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Masonic BRO H. Garnes Miss Grace Burcell B. 2d St Col H. C. Thuesen Sachem Riley M. Wishart C. of BR 1. C. O. F. Muscatine Lodge Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment Geo. C. Winn DE Molay Commandery K. T R. A. Holmes E. C. W. H. McCoy Woodman Hall A. J. Barger J. C. Coster M. B. A. Bend City Lodge Modern Brotherhood of America J. HR. Cosgrove WW. H. Arnold U. W Fagle Lodge U. W. Hall Second Street P. Ingham Howe F. H. Dolsen F. Muscatine Maccabee Hall Althaiter G. O'Brien J. W. Ualon Ladies OF the Maccabees Muscatine Hive No. 13 Asthalter Minnie Barnard Carrie Rankin Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Shamimo J.J. Reinci P. Day R. W. Durkee S. M. Watson, G E. S M. W. OF Iowa Legion OF Honor Argus Lodge No. 17 G. A. R. Ball W. W. Millett A. C. Hopkinson Woodbine Camp E. P. Day Union Girls Daven Employers Candy Cathartic Mee Sterling Remedy Company Chicago New York Arctic—Jackson Geneva Island Geneva Norman Butler Fred Garrison Mohnson Randall Mr. Butler The Cold Water Philadelphia Grand Trunk Railway System Adams St Geo Queen Quality Leysen WANT Oak St E. St. St W. Mathis Address Journal Best On West Hill J. H. St. John East Hill G. M. Titus Lawn Avenue W. S. Fultz Hicht C. Stone River Road H. J. Heinz Co Wilson's Shoe Store R. S. Rice Nicho S Oak Street West Seventh Street W. 2d St C. A. Peck East Second Street Samuels West 8Th St Nebraska Omaha Chas. Blixt Land Co South Sixteenth Street South Dakota Castlewood S. D John Walklin 8. D Colorado Midland Garden OF the Gods Manitou Springs Over the Rockies Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City California Northwest Points W. J. Caverney Kansas City H. Speers Denver Opera House A. G. Whittaker, Prop’r. Pho
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