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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
5
Public school patrons are invited to enroll children needing extra support in core subjects. The ad promises improvement through targeted instruction in arithmetic and other branches with algebra and physics available for higher aspirations. Tuition is six dollars and any text books may be used. R W Leverich Leverich Normal School W D Peck Business College.
J E Davenport of the Division Passaenger Aet L N R R based in St Louis Missouri is referenced in the record.
Rev. Fayette Thompson spoke at the Epworth League convention in Davenport outlining opportunities for today’s youth. He urged young people to pursue truth, battles, and kingdoms, stressing character, religious insight, and leadership through a strong mind and heart. The session closed with Mrs. G. D. Lezotte receiving a Haviland china dinner set and a reception for attendees.
Mrs. Christian H Hogin aged about 76 died yesterday in Sigourney at her daughter’s home 1207 North Mulberry Street The deceased leaves four children Clara Hutchison S R Hogin Josephine Ellis and Lillie Wilson plus the family of her late daughter Sue Donnell Her sisters Lucinda Slaughter and Jennie Tarr survived The Methodist church member for over sixty years will be interred beside husband and two children in Sigourney cemetery Thursday afternoon
Miss Mary Jean died yesterday at 5 PM at Hershey Memorial Hospital from appendicitis. She had recently undergone an operation but never recovered. Originally from Waverly Iowa, she lived in this city with the Dermodys and was beloved by many. Her remains go to Waverly for interment with Mrs. John Dermody.
Mrs. G A Riemcke, retiring chief of honor of Banner Lodge Degree of Honor, was surprised by a beautiful dinner set presentation at a lodge gathering. The event highlighted her service and prompted warm tributes from members.
An elderly resident of Baird Texas shares a front yard tale about coffee causing digestive distress and kidney pain. He credits quitting coffee for Postum a health turn, noting rapid relief and restored well being for himself and his son with continued family use of Postum.
Fifty five graduates will receive diplomas from Muscatine Business College on Friday evening. Eighteen shorthand students earn full diplomas after reaching speed requirements. Rev. Frank Smith of Dubuque delivers the principal address on the times demand for manhood and womanhood.
In Grandview Iowa this morning a double wedding was held at Peter Haas’s home two miles south of town. Miss Lucy Haas wed Herman Lohaz of Davenport and Miss Emma Lohaz wed Charles Dessner of Rock Island with Rev J Fath officiating. A wedding feast followed as guests offered congratulations and gifts to the newlyweds.
A box of fireworks caught fire at Van Buskirk & Co. in Alta. A large blaze was narrowly avoided and damage totaled 209 dollars.
Ottumwa hosts the annual convention of the Society of Music Teachers of Iowa with an open concert at the Grand Opera house. Soloists Edwin Weeks Jean P Duffield Miss Jeanette Brown and James Swirles performed along with the Colonial Ladies Quartet and Ottumwa Musical Club chorus. A reception followed at Miss Brown’s home.
Des Moines may request help from a government engineer to plan and defend against a recurrence of flooding. Officials weigh expert advice to bolster city defenses and protect residents and infrastructure.
The Independence High School announces the graduation of the class numbered twenty.
Des Moines police report no foul play after Della Guthrie died from an apparent morphine overdose. The investigation concludes the death was likely self adminstered. Authorities urge caution in handling prescribed medications.
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