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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1903

Page

4

Matters Disposed of By Judge Jackson Today

Court calendar entries show multiple equity cases resolved by default or decree today. Defendants in several matters failed to answer or appeared, with trials to the court and judgments or decrees in favor of plaintiffs.

Jackson District Court C. B. Vail Board of Directors of Fruitland Township School Corporation Equity Nora Kile Etta White Bessie Johnson Matteson George E. Johnson E. M. Warner Guardian Ad Litem Savilla Phillips John Phillips Edward M. Howell Russell Forsythe Samuel R. McElhaney Daisy M. McElhaney Minnie M. George Adam C. George W. F. Mikseh J. M. Neaster

Excursion Train Wreck Reported Near Sumpter Coast Line

Augusta Mo June 3 It is reported an excursion train was wrecked near Sumpter on the coast line and many are killed and injured. The incident has prompted immediate inquiries and rescue efforts by local authorities and emergency crews.

Man Augusta Moc Sumpter Coast Line

Epworth League Holds Semiannual Meeting and Women’s Mission Work

The Epworth League of Musserville M. E. church conducted its semi annual business meeting with officers elected for six months. The cabinet will appoint committees and next month’s meeting will confirm them. The league approved $5 for repairing the parsonage at 608 East Sixth Street.

Ina Cate Alvin Cooper Fannie Brown Essie McCleary Padlith Lightsinger Carrie Stineman Ed. Jones Fred Crow League East Sixth Street C. Coffman Columbus Junction Harry Eshleman Oregon Street

Repairing Street Maple Avenue Under City Force

Street Commissioner Wm Freers and a large crew filled Maple avenue yesterday and today where river erosion had opened a long section. They drove planks and filled the gap with packed sand to prevent collapse. Also, Frank McAvoy has returned home after a year away and illness in St Louis. George Maurer will accompany Wm Elfers to Chicago next week for a combined pleasure and business trip lasting about a week.

Maple Avenue Wm. Freers Frank McAvoy Sampson Street Mr. McAvoy St. Louis George Maurer Grandview Avenue Wm. Elfers Chicago

Flying Eagle Sinks After Bridge Collision

The steamer Flying Eagle carrying about 250 Sunday school excursion members sank near Hannibal Missouri after hitting a bridge span this morning. At least three lives are confirmed lost with rumors of many more missing.

Hannibal Flying Eagle

Numerous Local Facebooks and Visits Mentioned in Columbus Junction

Mrs Richard Bahns departs for Pennsylvania while Mrs Isaac Stone and children return to Mediapolis after visiting Wm Outcome and other friends. Mary Carpenter heads to Wapello for high school commencement with Edith Springer. Mrs C A Williams returns from Washington after visiting Columbus Junction, Wapello and Conesville. Mrs G D Harrison back from California stuck in Kansas City due to high waters. Roy Dunham and Miss Archie Welton divert to Ainsworth then Bard after Rock Island trains halt near Washington. Homer Clark travels to Washington, Blanche Johnston visits Washington. Woodmen drill team returns home from Muscatine in installments noting a fine time. Votronbek returns to Columbus Junction with his bride. Mrs J W Garner and Mrs R S Johnston visit Frederic Colton in Columbus City.

Columbus Junction Richard Bahns Pennsylvania Isaac Stone Mediapolis Wapello Conesville G. D. Harrison California Kansas City Roy Dunham Archie Welton Fairfield Ainsworth Rock Island Washington Bard Homer Clark Oakland Township Blanche Johnston Columbus City Woodmen Lodge Muscatine Votronbek Second Street J. W. Garner R. S. Johnston Fred M. Colton

Hard to reach wallet after sorrowful death notes

A terse reflection links grief to financial hardship, noting how sorrow may not improve one’s financial state. The line suggests economic impact accompanies loss, implying sympathy without material relief.

White Collar Line Schedules For Davenport And Burlington

Steamer Helen Blair departs Davenport Monday Wednesday Friday at 6 30 AM and Sunday 7 AM returning in evenings. Burlington trips 8 30 PM Mon Wed Fri. Steamer Silver Crescent serves Davenport 7 PM Mon Wed Fri and Burlington 2 15 PM Tue Thu Sat. Keithsburg trips available on Crescent with return at 11 PM on Helen Blair at excursion rates.

Helen Blair Davenport Burlington Silver Crescent Keithsburg

City News Items From Burlington Journal

Local notes report travel for several residents including Co W Kemble and F M Cooper on the Firefly for Davenport and Buffalo respectively. Church events list children's day at United Brethren and Ladies Aid at First Congregational. A deed transfers Wilton lot one block five from Grunder to Jipp. Various social visits, train updates, and a factory union outlook at Mississippi Pearl Button Works are noted along with university commencement news for Harry Asthalter of Muscatine.

Wilton Albert Grunder Herman Jipp County Recorder Mississippi Burlington Journal University of Nebraska Harry Asthalter Muscatine Asthalter Lincoln

Nichols Mutual Telephone Company Formed

Articles of incorporation filed to build and operate a telephone system in Nichols. Board includes John Nicola president R C Black vice president D S Merrill secretary F A Carl treasurer and M F Nolan B F Swickard R M Norris. Capital stock set at $2 000.

Nichols Mutual Telephone Company Nichols John Nicola R. C. Black D. S. Merrill F. A. Carl M. F. Nolan B. F. Swickard R. M. Norris

Cyclone Death Toll Reaches One Hundred in Georgia

In Gainesville Georgia on June 3 a cyclone has caused at least 100 fatalities including those in New Holland. The disaster left two hundred homes destroyed along with cotton mills and various stores. Over a thousand people lost shelter and many without adequate clothing.

Gainesville New Holland

Dedication Day Visit to Memorial Hall and School Parade

A public figure attended the dedication of Memorial Hall and delivered a brief address. He then drove through the city to review thousands of school children marching with American tags.

Memorial Hall

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