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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1903

Page

4

Church Socials In Musserville Highlight Community Life

The Ladies Aid of Musserville church hosted a successful lawn social with strong turnout and funds for the group. The Pastime Reading Circle held a well attended social on Green street netting a neat sum. A two year old boy, Floyd Vanatta, drank gasoline and survived after medical care. Reports of indecent nighttime language from local youths prompted complaints. Nearby improvements include a new Roach and Musser Sash and Door factory building nearing completion with an overhead connecting bridge. Local notes mention residents and visitors, plus a police case of unsafe language and several sickness updates.

Ladies’ Aid Society Musserville Church Carrie Stineman Adda Nagle Edith Leitzsinger Maud Settlemire J. Webster Dave Foster John Kendig Will Randleman William Cooper Fred Hoopes D. Stineman J. Hoopes G. McCleary W. Johnson L. J. Howard W. Stark C. Kendig Floyd Vanatta R. C. Vanatta Green Street Mr. B. Falham Roach and Musser Sash and Door Musserville Liberty Zimmerman Wellman Joe Webster Wisconsin Street Epworth League Kaiser Mill Joe Will Montgomery Grant Street Davenport Mrs. Biddle Washington Cockron Edward Eberling Herbery Avenue

Silk and Mohair Shirts Arrive at Hine Bros

Silk and mohair shirts arrive at Hine Brothers with a fine line of summer neckwear. The new stock highlights lightweight fabrics ideal for warm weather and stylish, comfortable options for consumers.

Hine Bros

City Carnival Guests and LocalResidents Head to Davenport

A steady stream of residents including A C Bowie Geo Schierman and many others board the Firefly and trains to Davenport for the city carnival. Rev Parvin and families also visit while Shriners gather for meetings and visitors travel to Wilton Tipton and Chicago.

Traveling man Sidney Spence Taken Ill in Beatrice

Sidney Spence, a Beatrice Neb traveling man, grew seriously ill at the Commercial Hotel last night. Dr G A Heidel was called and performed an abscess operation. He is reported doing as well as could be expected today.

Sidney Spence Nebraska Beatrice Neb G. A. Heidel

Emperor reports American ships in high efficient condition

The emperor sent a message to President Roosevelt stating he found the American fleets in an exceptionally high and efficient state.

Roosevelt

Henry Metzger Sr Nearing Death In Moline Sanitarium

Henry Metzger Sr longtime Muscatine resident lies at Tri-Cities Sanitarium in Moline in critical condition after surgery. For two days he showed some improvement but has since declined with doctors giving little hope. Mrs. Metzger and daughter Caroline at bedside. son Henry returned from Moline.

Henry Metzger, Sr Muscatine Tri-Cities Moline Metzger

Range of Prices on the New York Stock Exchange Close

New York June 25. The ranges in prices for leading stocks and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange at the close of business today are reported. The update covers shifts in share values across major industry groups and notes notable movers in the final quotes.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Weather forecast hints mixed spring wheat conditions

Unfavorable conditions persist for northwest spring wheat with rain scarce in spring states except Rapid City and Huron while Kansas Oklahoma see rains. Corn outlook modestly improved, oats improving, and wheat harvest yields disappointing overall with daily clearances listed for grains.

Kansas Oklahoma Rapid City Huron Nebraska Missouri Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio Valley Mississippi River

Power Of Control Colgrove Urges School Ideals

Prof C P Colgrove of Cedar Falls spoke to the county teachers institute on school management. He urged cultivation of observation, reading pupils, reading minds, and developing each pupil along aptitudes with a fixed purpose and strong will. He stressed high ideals and a school atmosphere guided by the teacher. He advocated practical teaching methods and use of storytelling and Slackboard drawing to plan individual work.

C. P. Colgrove Cedar Falls County Teachers’ Institute Government of Schools

Marriage Notices Meet at Canaar and Schupkle

Last night at 8 o'clock at 1117 East Eighth street Rev. W L Clapp united Miss Mary E Canaar and William F Schupkle in marriage. Emma Lesman was bridesmaid and Herman Moore attended the groom. The bride wore mouslin desoe gown and carried roses as Wedding March by Wilbur Stein and William Tiecke played. Fifty guests attended a wedding supper and gifts were exchanged. In the same notice Rev W J Beatty married Miss Caroline Wagner of North English to Elisha Hurt of Mt Vernon IL at 601 Sycamore street. They will visit North English then Mt Vernon where they will reside.

Harvey Canaar East Eighth Street W. L. Clapp Mary E. Canaar William F. Schupkle Muscatine Emma Lesman Herman Moore Wilbur Stein William Tiecke Caroline Wagner North English Elisha Hurt Mt. Varnon Ill W. J. Beatty United Brethren Church Wm. Schaefer Sycamore Street Mt. Vernon

Remains of J. T. Jean Reach Conesville for Funeral

The body of J. T. Jean was transported to Conesville after passing through Columbus Junction with his wife and four children. Relatives met the party in Burlington and accompanied them home. Funeral is planned for Friday at the Reformed Church in Conesville with Rev. Baumegarter officiating. The community expresses sorrow and sympathy for the family. Mrs. R. J. Deihl and children depart for La Belle Missouri for a month visit with Mrs. Deihl’s parents.

Columbus Junction J. T. Jean Conesville J. W. McKee Jean Leander McKee W. S. McKee Tipton Burlington Eformed Baumegarter R. J. Deihl la Belle Deihl Schlunz

New Brick Block Planned on Second Street

S G Stein to erect a brick building on Second Street east of the Vail frame structure. Architects Kemp and Jefferson to prepare plans and specifications. The 30 by 70 foot two story block will house a department store on the first floor and residences above.

S. G. Stein Second Street Kemp and Jefferson Second Cofee Vail

Muscatine College Commencement Moved to Opera House

The Muscatine business college commencements will be held in the opera house Friday evening, June 26, instead of at the college.

Opera House Muscatine Business College Business College

Iowa Falls Reports Several House Burglaries

A series of house burglaries is reported in Iowa Falls. The news notes crime activity in the town while farmers increasingly operate farms themselves, with sixty five percent of Iowa farms owned and managed by their owners.

Iowa Falls Iowa

C N W Plans Four Stall Round House at Lakonta

The C. and N. W. announces a four stall round house to be built at Lakonta, signaling expansion in its rail maintenance facilities. The project details include construction of new bays and related infrastructure to support ongoing operations.

The Lakonta

Yale varsity crew defeats Harvard in close race at Gales Ferry

Yale varsity boat squad wins the afternoon race against Harvard with a three-length margin after a tight contest. Harvard led early and at several checkpoints before Yale surged ahead after the three and a half mile mark to claim victory in front of a large crowd. The Yale freshmen eight and Yale varsity four also beat their Harvard counterparts.

Gales Ferry Conn Yale Harvard

British Official Reports Manchuria Deal With Russia

In the commons the foreign secretary said Pekin informed by the Chinese government that negotiations with Russia are underway to preserve Manchuria for China without surrendering sovereign rights. The treaty rights of other powers will be respected.

London Pekin Russia Manchuria China

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ladies Aid Society of Cial Little Floyd Vanatta Takes Eberling J. G. Kuebler Hershey Avenue Millie Adams Edward Vanatta New Hampshire Street McCormick and Standard Fred Giesler Opera Hous Phinney’s Splendid Park Iowa State Band Des Moines Phinney H. T. Fiske Citizens’ Railway Park United States A. C. Bowie Geo. Schierman Nichols Will Dillaway West Liberty Sarah Hawley F. H. Shinn Fred Leu, Jr Iowa Avenue Albert Brazel Mason Whittaker East Sixth Street A. Riddle M. T. Ames Wilton Grace Shepard Bell Girlcrest G. M. Titus West Second Street Edward Morrow Little Son East Hill Rev. Parvin First Presbyterian Church Morning Sun H. T. McClean Dale Cecer Street Summit George Wilson Giesenhaus City W. C. A. Busch Hilda John Story Robert Lee Tom Cherry Fred Block L. Johnson Chas. Schner Shriners Jessie Cover Edna Higgins Keswick Lee Richards Riverview Addition Richards William Shibley Lone Tree Grace Shibley George Meier Chicago Little Miss Mitchell Mystic Shriners Barney Schmidt Chas Richard Fox Dr. H. M. Dean J. Risley Reuling G. A. Riemcke Atchison Mo. Pac UN. Pac Erie Penna St. Paul U. S. Steel Manhattan Liverpool South Dakota Montana Toben, Malone & Company Institute Additional Society Attorneys AT Law Louise Eversmeyer W. F. Brannan J. Fisch & Sons Clymer A. Coldren Coldren J. Carskadden D. Burt Carskaddan & Burr T. R. Fitzgerald Hershey State Bank Titus & Jackson Richman & Richman Scott Richman J. F. Richman Jayne P. Ingham Attorney AT Law E. 24 Street Thos. Brown Roy C. Brown Brown & Brown Frances Carney M’kean Cedar Street Old Eli ISTER Adam Eve Garden of Eden Cotter Jas, Cotter West Second St Just W. L. Douglas Union Made B. Schmidt, Chestnut Herm. Gremmel, Mfr
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