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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1902
Page
4
Aldershot crowd hears the king has gone to Windsor with the queen. The royal party aims to show the reported illness is not serious. Tonight he plans a Windsor banquet for 100 guests. London reports 30,000 troops at the Aldershot review with simple evolutions and the queen nearby as troops march.
An amendment to the corporation articles increases Lightning Medicine’s capital stock from 50000 to 100000 dollars. Fifty thousand already paid, fifty thousand to be sold at par with proceeds to treasury. Signed by Harry Huttig and George J. Gruber. Formerly local, now based in Rock Island.
Wyoming lodge No. 76 members met at Castle Hall on Iowa avenue Friday evening for memorial exercises honoring departed Knights. A large attendance gathered as the meeting opened with the reading of the program.
Hoffman and Gateman seek fresh water pearl cutters in Berlin Ontario for immediate work. Good wages and steady employment offered with cheap board supplied.
The list of departed by H. S. Howe included Henry Greenblade H J Lauder John Robertson Geo E Jones C J Bowman Phil H Snyder Barney Kleinfelder A S Kerr Daniel R Gilman T B Farnesworth J H Steinmetz Thos J Morford A H Klepper W H Hoopes F B Hoffmeyer Charles McBride and S F Sawyer. They sang Nearer My God to Thee with Col D W Jackson at the piano. Knights R B Huff A L Lindner and H C Madden gave remarks.
Ben E. Lilly sues Wm. C. Schultz for 149.85 plus interest on a March 22 1897 note given to Hershey State Bank. Lilly seeks attachment on land in section 16 two two range 2 west and on Lots 1 2 3 4 in Smalley’s addition to South Muscatine. Defendant listed as non resident. Case to be addressed at September term.
The seventh district bar conventions have concluded and a Davenport meeting is set for next Thursday afternoon. Delegates from Muscatine Jackson Clinton and Scott counties include Hoff man Carskaddan Detwiler Devitt Stapleton Gregory Bartholomew Johnson Kearney Myatt Judge Scott Ellis George Walsh Lane Carroll Fisher Hamann Ficke and others.
Police in receipt of two letters seeking information on John Storth formerly of Chicago who came to this city to work on the railroad and lost contact with family. A second letter from L W Myers of Lewis son Illinois asks about Miss Mabel Myers missing for about a year alleged to be employed in a local hotel, which authorities say is not true.
In the senate this morning Teller of Colorado introduced a resolution asking the secretary of war for a full itemized statement of all payments from Cuban funds to individuals or corporations. The payments were for promoting reciprocity between the United States and Cuba during the U S military occupation of Cuba.
Thirty five Milwaukee shop employees walked out in Sioux City Iowa today after the road refused to grant wage increases given in other shops. The walkout started this morning as the workers sought parity with pay elsewhere.
A boy attempting to trim a mule's tail without tying its hind legs suffered severe injuries. The animal kicked and the shears pierced his mouth and exited under his ear. doctors hope for his recovery.
John Kendrick Bangs summarizes U S policy in Cuba noting improvement in health care and schools, a reduced beggar population, and a $1,500,000 treasury reserve. He credits the end of charitable misrule and a well run ward trust as the key outcomes.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a cure for croup sore throat and pulmonary troubles claiming relief from pain and various ailments. The copy emphasizes universal effectiveness and popular demand for the remedy.
The sociacommittee of the Banner lodge plans a meeting at the hall tomorrow afternoon. A marriage license was issued today to C A Crispin and Harriet A Cur tis. Rooms for rent on Second street offered by C E Richards. City council acts as board of equalization this evening to review 1902 assessments. J B Downer of Wilton visits with daughter Nellie for the normal institute. W R C Industrial of South Muscatine meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Berry's home with guests Miss Berry and Mrs Stewart. An administrator petition in the estate of John Nester is filed, John T Nester appointed with bond at 4000. Presbyterian picnic postponed, all day sewing moved to Wednesday at Mrs Maddens. A P O N T meeting tonight urged for attendance due to business matters. C E Richards and Herman Stolzenau note a decorated postal card from Barney Schmidt in Germany with a Niederwald monument image honoring Franco-Prussian War soldiers.
The G A R circle held a Flag Day close to Saturday with songs recitations and instrumental music. Mrs Davis read the flag history and John R Whitney gave a patriotic speech on sacrifices for flag honor. Ice cream and cake followed during a social time. the evening was enjoyed by all.
A Kansas City Star item raises whether the Cuban government spent $8,000 on distributing circulars to obtain favorable concessions or if the United States bears responsibility for making such expenditure necessary or expeditious.
The St Louis Globe Democrat condemns burning at the stake across all ages and peoples. It states there is only one justified instance when sought as part of making a cherry pie with seeds.
Davenport Republican notes political matters have settled into a normal state in the eleventh district and that the Sioux City Journal remains as interesting as before, preserving its usual tone and coverage.
Minneapolis Journal ponders the fate of Wall Street if J. P. Morgan dies and also what would follow if he lives on. The piece frames the speculative impact on markets and leadership in financial circles.
The text notes Lord Kitchener will be made an earl and receive half a million dollars amid criticism. It accuses him of burning homes and harming civilians, criticizes the lavish honors for a weak Boers conflict response, and likens decorations to cheap fare.
The Montezuma Democrat urges readers to settle dues in person at the office to stop delivery. It mocks those who refuse or return papers unpaid after years, calling such acts dishonest and untrustworthy.
The Black Diamond Express, a name evoking comfort and speed, operates between Buffalo New York and Philadelphia via the Lehigh Valley railroad, serving travelers with a swift corridor.
The notice promotes subscribing to the Journal for three months or longer to receive a handsome book for just 15 cents. It emphasizes affordability and a no-frills deal aimed at encouraging long-term readers.
The Journal notes most boots are sold out except a few in book stores selling for 50c. This is your last chance to buy. No more can be printed. Special arrangements available for sending to friends out of town.
Glory O Shiane of Marble Falls Texas rushed toward a burning cedar forest to reach Mrs Rivers an aged invalid trapped in a cabin. Despite flames smoke and falling embers she summoned bystanders and braved the blaze to save the woman and her hound and horse from the advancing fire. News described the peril and her swift selfless action amid a timber camp near Marble Falls affected by the Colorado Mountain Fire.
A courageous girl named Glory O'Shane helps a trapped woman and unties a horse to flee a burning cabin. She lifts a prostrate woman onto the horse and rides through smoke and flames to escape, trusting the horse Rebo to guide them to safety.
Rebo faced mortal danger as flames and falling debris swept across the field. Paul Riners dodged the blazing wall and halted in agony after losing his mother and sweetheart. A white horse bore two women to safety as crowds cheered the narrow escape, glory breaking through the fire.
The piece argues against water witching a superstition tied to moon lore and old beliefs. It claims modern science solves water location with cool, exact methods and rejects witchcraft, likening it to fortune telling and other faded superstitions.
A Western state farm lad with modest schooling becomes a mechanical engineer after college. He patents a valuable invention, secures capital, and now at 28 runs a manufacturing plant of 100 workers and nears great wealth. A fairy story, but a fact.
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