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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1905

Page

5

Logs Being Unloaded Into Kaiser Room at South Muscatine

Log train arrived yesterday for South Muscatine Lumber Co is unloaded this morning into the Kaiser Room. Logs are small but first quality with no losses en route. Milwaukee railroad graveling reaches first lift. second lift begun to improve the road bed.

South Muscatine Lumber Company Milwaukee Railroad Garfield School Corlett South Muscatine Supi William Molis Oregon Street Grandview Avenue M. Sullivan Rock Island Chas Figg Stewart Road Davenport Silas Matherley Lone Tree Figg

Homeseekers Travel Sale By Iowa Central Ry

The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip home seeker tickets every Tuesday until December to destinations in Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota and the Canadian northwest. Tickets are one fare plus two dollars, valid 21 days with stopovers allowed. For rates and details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T 4 Minneapolis.

Homeseekers Northwest Iowa Central Ry Homeseeker Iowa Minnesota South North Dakota Canadian Northwest A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Don Carlos Delivers Splendid Address To Bloomington F A A

H E Don Carlos president of the Fraternal Aid Association spoke at the Bloomington council meeting last evening. He traced the history of fraternal orders, praised the present state of the F A A and urged membership growth. A social session followed with three candidates initiated and Koontz mandolin club providing music.

H. E. Don Carlos Lawrence Kansas Fraternal Aid Association Bloomington Order of Business Carlos Koontz Mandolin Club

Congressman Marsh Dies in Illinois at War Hero Ranks

Warsaw New York June 3 Congressman Benjamin F Marsh a Republican long known in Illinois politics died at his home after a career as a farmer and lawyer who served in the Civil War and held multiple terms in Congress from the tenth fifteenth and fourteenth districts. He was born in 1845 near Warsaw and began college at fourteen.

Congressman Marsh Illinois Warsaw Benjamin F. Marsh United States House of Representatives Fourteenth Marsh Oglesby

Murder Charged J Stover Indicted by Grand Jury

Iowa City man Jacob Stover charged with attempting to murder Andrew Walters. Stover bound over to the grand jury after testimony and waived examination. He had threatened Constable Matthes with an army musket and bayonet during the arrest attempt.

Iowa City Jacob Stover Andrew Walters Stover Matthes

Sling divorce suit filed in district court

Jessie Sling sues Frederick Sling for divorce alleging they wed in Kirksville Missouri and lived together until March 1905. She cites his ungovernable temper and fear for her life and seeks alimony of 20 per month plus temporary alimony of 75. Attorney Ed P Ingham, ex County Attorney, represents her. Case set for September term.

Jessie Sling Frederick Sling Kirksville Mane Ed. P. Ingham

Brakeman Carpenter Fined After Assault Plea

George Carpenter a brakeman pleaded guilty to assaulting Miss Meyers before Judge H S Howe. He was fined $19 plus costs totaling $17 after sentencing and was informed by the roadmaster that the company would not employ him.

Carpenter George Carpenter Purcell Miss Meyers H. S. Howe

Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Troubles at Havercamps

A brief ad states a cure for neglect of threat and lung diseases with Dr Kings New Discovery priced at $1.00 and available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

M W A Camp 106 Memorial Services Planned

All members of Camp 106 M W A are asked to attend memorial services tomorrow afternoon. Members should assemble at the hall at 1 o clock. Per order.

Camp

Wright County Athletic Association hosts first meet at Clarion

The first annual Wright County Athletic Association meet was held Saturday at Clarion. The event brought together local teams for a inaugural competition and showcased emerging talent from the region.

Wright County Athletic Association Clarion

Everything Fresh Everything Good Baby Foods Store Line

A physician advocates boiling milk for babies and notes prepared foods may aid infant growth. The article outlines a store’s plan to stock leading infant foods in small, fresh quantities and offer them at low prices.

Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues

American League games showed St. Louis a 5 1 win over Detroit and Philadelphia 3 1 over Washington, with Boston and New York rain postponed. National League had postponements for Chicago and Pittsburgh, plus Brooklyn 8 3 over Philadelphia and New York 8 Boston 3. Minor leagues reported several scores across Association, Three League, Western League, and Iowa League, including Columbus 1 Indianapolis 0 and Cedar Rapids 1 Rock Island 0.

Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Washington Boston St. Louis New Yorkseeee New York Gasdeases Pittsburg Cincinnati Asepwous Ochevecae Sia Boston Ee Brooklyn Ener Ee American Association Pet Milwaukee Oneevie Fevenawe Columbus Ee Ee Minneapolis Ee Indianapolis Eee Kansas City Ee Louisville Toledo CC Pet Ee Ee Bloomington Wae Dubuque Ee AED Springfield Rock Island Peoria Denver Cen Omaha Sh Acentenveseerens St Joseph Colorado Springs Port Tiogs Eec Cweseesees Marshalltown Ee Ottumwa Eee Waterloo Weet Keokuk See Boston-New York Chicago - Pittsburg Cincinnati Kansas City St. Paul

Major League Baseball Matchups Listed Across Cities

The schedule lists Chicago at Pittsburg New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn Cincinnati at St Louis Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at St Louis Washington at Philadelphia Boston at New York. Census notes Hamilton county population at 18 920, down from 19 514 since 1900 with rural precincts mostly declining.

Hamilton County

Was Fine Sermon at Watertown Baccalaureate

Rev. J. P. Clyde former Watertown pastor delivered a baccalaureate sermon before the class of 1905 in the Watertown high school. The Daily Public Opinion notes his text We are able and his emphasis on ideals independence and originality. Clyde urged following conscience over popular opinion and praised personal striving.

J. P. Clyde Congregational Church Watertown South Dakota Methodist Clyde University of Scotland At Edinborough

Mrs Sarah Kuhn III Reported Dangerously Sick in Anamosa

Sigourney Iowa June 3 Mrs Sarah Kuhn lies dangerously sick in the penitentiary at Anamosa with illness two weeks. Her condition is uncertain and observers wonder if she will recover or reveal whether she is innocent or guilty if she regains her senses. Her father Mr Crane has been at her bedside.

Sigourney Sarah Kuhn Anamosa Crane

Rupert Nixon Run Over By Truck In Fort Dodge

Rupert Nixon ten year old son of Thomas Nixon, a traveling man, was struck by a heavy truck while rounding a corner on a bicycle and thrown under it. Both wheels passed over his body. Doctors hoped for survival though full injuries were not yet known.

Rupert Nixon Fort Dodge Thomas Nixon

Keokuk Boy Drowns In Government Canal

Keokuk Iowa June 3 Frank Burtis aged 14 fell into the government canal near the city Friday morning and drowned before rescuers could reach him. His body was recovered. His mother is a widow. The family moved here from Ferris Illinois recently.

Frank Burtis Government Canal Keokuk Ferris Ill

Homeseeker's Rates on Iowa Central Ry to Western States

On first and third Tuesdays each month, the Iowa Central Ry offers homeseeker rates to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed and tickets valid 21 days. For rates and train times contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minn.

Homeseeker’s Iowa Central Ry Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Paroled convict Ed Davidson Arrested in Bussey Case

Ed Davidson of Bussey, previously paroled, has been arrested on a charge of attempting to ruin a girl. Local authorities report the suspect’s history as a parolee and note ongoing investigation into the alleged offense.

Ed. Davidson Bussey

Financial statement of Muscatine banks shows assets and debts

Iowa banks in Muscatine report assets including cash on hand, real property, and securities. Liabilities show capital stock, deposits totaling over 762 thousand dollars, and profits. statements sworn by bank presidents and notaries, dated June 1 and June 3.

Iowa Muscatine M.y A. D

Muscatine Bank Financial Statement May 29 19

S. M. Hughes cashier swears the Muscatine Iowa bank statement is true. It lists loans and discounts 208 337 and 60 overdrafts 6 484 30 bonds to secure circulation 2 000 00 and capital stock 25 000 08. The total assets amount to 371 763 00 with items including cash notes and deposits and various certificates. Directors sign as correct and a notary verifies the date May 2 19%.

State of Iowa Muscatine County H. F. Giessier J. H. Kaiser S L. Johnson Fi. F. Giessler S. L. Johnson L. Johnson F. W. Eversmeyer P. M. Musser S. B. Cook M. Musser B. Cook Iwi H.C. Madden G. A. Euick C. Cook Cnctersee Eer Awececos U.S .Han W Duess Trust One Saving bankIsas State of Iowa Muscatine Tss I. S J. Cabskaddan S. G. Stein R. K. Smith J. Carskadden Rm K

Muscatine Bank Shows Ledger Figures for May 29 1905

A Muscatine bank report dated May 29 1905 lists cash on hand, deposits due, and liabilities. Signers J Carskadden president S G Stein VP and R K Smith cashier swear the figures are true and public notice the bank’s financial position as of that date.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kaiser Room Seiler Bros Miss Browning Business and Stenographic School East Second St. Muscatine, Iowa John A. Robbins First National Bank Mark Coyner River Bulletin Red Wing Reed's Ee LaCrosse Amd P. du Chien Dubuque LeClaire Ore Pres.dent Bloomington Council—Pleasant Social J. Stover Oliver Typewriter Oliver The Oliver Typewriter Co Chas. H. Leu Carskaddan & Burk Guver Graff Sports Cedar Rapids Decatur Dubuque Daven Sioux City St. Joseph Omaha Des Moines Iowa League Burlington Marshalltown Waterloo Waterloo, & Boone Ottumwa Oskaloosa New York G. A. Riemcke Mulberry St the Congregational Sarah Kuhn III Dr. C. FE. Crow ElSt Iowa Muscatine Iowa Tine Banking Houses Nks Nati Bk of Commerce Drover's Deposit Natt Bank Commercial National Bank Iowa National Bank Nat'l State Bank Che Rome Kes Ch Ésenes Cook, Musser & Co. State Bank & Trust Co Muscati A. PD. i. Mace Hanover Nat'l Bk First Nat'l Bk American Trust & Sav. Bank Merchants’ Loan & Trust Company Citizens Nationa Bank St. Louis National Bank of Commerce RED Ren Shinn Tewankse MoOiMe Nat'l Bank Louisa Co Col. Junction Citizens’ Savings Bank Sgroe Haze Des Cal. W. Smith Iowa Avenue Mississippi Valley — House G. M. Titus Muscatine Savings Bank Amoun First National Me Merchants Loan and Trust Co Amer. Trust & Savings Bk Jackson Trust & Savings Bank Han Seeielan
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