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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
2
Ames Kansas June 28 an accidental drowning near Ames took two lives Jesse Vanscoy and his younger brother Johan drowned after John waded into a seven foot deep creek water to save him both brothers could not swim and both died a wife and child are left to mourn the loss in a brave but tragic act.
The report notes that the younger person was about 11 years old and the older, Jesse, was 26. Jesse left a wife and child who were visiting relatives in Lake City at the time of the accident.
Des Moines hosts a sovereign grand lodge committee meeting to plan fundraising and guest entertainment if Des Moines wins the 1902 session. San Francisco shows strong competition, with California also showing interest. The event draws about 2690 delegates from various regions, while Indianapolis prepares for about 50,000 attendees this year. Patriarchs Militant recruitment typically numbers 2,000 to 3,000 among visitors.
Marshalltown Iowa schedules August 27 to 30 for the state firemen tournament. The Associated Firemen of Marshalltown plan new features including a tug of war and a department race with a temporary frame building. Firemen will use bunks and practice rapid response as kerosene drenches the belt race site for demonstrations by extinguisher makers.
Police report five hard looking hoboes named by Frank Hasse as the assailants in a robbery on a Milwaukee freight train between Oxford Junction and Marion. The laborer says he was robbed of belongings and forced to jump from the speeding train.
The Grand Trunk Railway and Dominion Line Steamship announce a direct summer service to and from Liverpool via Portland. Steamers depart and arrive at the Grand Trunk Wharf by the depot, avoiding transfers. Through fares via Portland match those to Montreal and the St Lawrence River. Inquiries to city passenger and ticket agent at 249 Clark Street, Chicago.
Des Moines report says the Iowa Congress of Mothers will hold sessions in January instead of October to allow clubs and public school work to progress better. The change aims to avoid starting the session during the busy fall period.
June notes from Sweetland report community visits and deaths. Many locals are listed by name with visits, illnesses, and travel. The piece covers farm tasks, funerals, and church events including a Sunday school convention and local society activities.
The Postum Cereal Co Ltd of Battle Creek Michigan raises capital from 37610 to 5 million dollars on June 22 with 1 million preferred at 4 percent. No stock sale occurs and directors remain. earnings boosted by 700 percent on old capitalization. Company builds two new factories to meet growing demand for Postum Cereal and Grape Nuts.
Des Moines reports from Secretary Kennedy of the state board of health show three smallpox deaths in Iowa over the past three weeks, indicating a more virulent form than winter. Two patients are near death. only one winter death occurred, at Lake City. Cases include Polk township Jefferson county and Delaware township Polk county with a March suspected case in Jefferson turning fatal.
Chickasaw county yesterday instructed eleven delegates to back James H. Trewin of Alamakee county as state convention choice. The convention was harmonious with Harriman likely second among delegates and Cummins supporters limited, as the delegation stands solid against the Des Moines candidate.
A good shower yesterday revived vegetation and cleared the air. Florence Halleck visits her sister in Delaware county. Celia Burnett of West Liberty visits aunt Mrs. F Croxen. Brotchies entertain relatives from Denver. Nettie Funck of Kansas City visits friends Miss Cora Booth. Brotchie has built a much needed...
A special Epworth League tourist car will run with the Michigan special from Peoria July 9 arriving San Francisco July 16. En route stops include Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Garden of the Gods Pike’s Peak Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Cheyenne and more. Berths are limited and tickets are valid to Aug 31 1901. Round trip fare 48. Inquiries at M N S depot or with A L Lindner General Agent.
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