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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
4
Two boys in the south part of Muscatine suffered mishaps after 5 pm Saturday. Fred King badly cut his hand by an exploding blank cartridge while handling it on the sidewalk. Stanislas Stein was thrown from a wagon by a frightened horse, breaking two forearm bones. he was dressed and resting easily.
The State Music Teachers Musical association meets in Ottumwa this week starting Tuesday. Prof Chas Grade and Miss Nellie Robertson lead prominent numbers on the program with teachers each allowed to place a pupil. Miss Gertrude Moynahan and Miss Alice Collins from this city appear as pupils of Robertson and Grade respectively, promising strong Muscatine representation.
Lettsville residents can see Dr Harrison the eye expert without traveling to Muscatine. He will be at the hotel on Wednesday June 25 to treat all who need his attention. Call early to secure an appointment.
The Pickett won the American Derby by six lengths in a fast time of 2 33, setting a track record. Claude finished second with Bernays third as 70,000 spectators watched a decisive stretch run and a record purse of 32,275 dollars. Savable underperformed despite high hopes, disappointing bettors and owners.
When money is surplus the best use is investing in first mortgage real estate loans. G. M. Titus at 118 Iowa avenue keeps ready for assignment choice loans of $100 or more and collects interest and principal at no charge to investors. Call or write for details.
Thiesen sells all kinds of fine toilet soaps. Roy Ewing of South Muscatine spends Sunday with Wilton friends. Rev Father Kunkel of St Matthias departs on the Firefly for Davenport. Mrs S A Richmond leaves East Fifth for Wilton to visit friends. Several residents depart for Davenport and Des Moines for meetings and business. Banner lodge D of H meets Tuesday evening. Detached items describe travel, visits, and forthcoming events in Muscatine and neighboring towns.
Mr. Leonard Bronner thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the bereavement following his daughter Miss Stella Bronner's death.
LOST A black silk cape on Iowa Avenue or Sycamore Street. Finder please return to this office.
The funeral of the late Mrs Geo Alger was held Sunday at 10 o'clock from the residence near Kemble's ranch about ten miles north of the city on the Illinois side of the river. Services were short and impressive and floral offerings reflected deep regret. The remains were interred in the nearby cemetery after the service.
Sioux City June 22 A rural mail carrier C G Miller has been arrested on rape charges against a school teacher Miss Pearch. The notice to the public also announces James Dis brow is no longer in the employ of S Hallock and has no authority to collect accounts. Services held over Miss Stella Bronner’s remains Saturday afternoon at the German Evangelical church with Rev. Jans officiating and pallbearers W Vetter F Fisher F Mucha Ed Moore H Moore Ed Herd.
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