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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1901

Page

4

Barbara Detwiler Named Chair of Reciprocity Bureau

Mrs Barbara Detwiler of the Muscatine Twentieth Century Club was chosen by Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs president Mrs Alice C Bailey of Des Moines to chair the Reciprocity Bureau. The assignment, among six key standing committees, reflects Detwiler’s recognized merit from her May convention work in Council Bluffs.

Women of Muscatine Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Alice C. Bailey Des Moines Barbara Detwiler Muscatine Twentieth Century Club Muscatine Club Iowa Club Detwiler Twentieth Century Club of

Freight Train Wreck Near Verdi Kills One Brakeman

A freight train wreck near Verdi south of Washington occurred yesterday at 11 15 am. Brakeman Seth Nicola was killed instantly when he fell from the top of a car. He leaves a wife and four children. The engineer did not stop at Verdi and the train broke in two, tearing up the track for about 200 yards. A relief train was dispatched to the scene. Nicola was the son of John Nicola of Washington with brothers Charles in Marion township and Steve in Winfield.

Verdi Washington Seth Nicola H. G. McMillan John Nicola Charles Marion Township Steve Winfield

Water gauge reads 4.4 at the Muscatine waterworks

Local notes record Mrs. Geo. Gruber’s return to Rock Island and updates on Mrs. C. S. Barnard gravely ill in Red Oak. Several residents travel for visits, family illness, and social events. A rowing contest ends with Chamberlain victorious in a Hershey mill to high bridge race.

C.S. Barnard Red Oak John Koepping Charlie Chamberlain Hershey Mill High Bridge Chamberlain

Examination for Army Noncommissioned Officers Held

Ten young men took an examination at the Armory hall for appointment as non commissioned officers. The names are Chas Hanley Drew Davidson Homer Junkin Chas Kulp Chas Lindner Ray Brown Verne Arnold Leigh Lewis Hugh Selman and David Trapnell. Major Bishop Major Tillie and Lieut Kern conducted the test and acted as judges. Results will be announced later.

Armory Hall Chas. Hanley Drew Davidson Homer Junkin Chas Kulp Chas. Lindner Ray Brown Verne Arnold Leigh Lewis Hugh Selman David Trapnell Bishop Tillie Lieut Kern

Fourth of July Fireworks Giveaway for Local Youth

Jesse Tate and other South Muscatine children visited the Journal office this afternoon earning a weekly subscriber prize of fireworks. Additional donations are expected early next week as the paper prepares to celebrate Independence Day with free firecrackers and fireworks for area boys and girls.

Muscatine Journal Jesse Tate South Muscatine Journal

U B Excursion to Burlington Aug 29 1901

The great original U B excursion returns to Burlington on August 29 1901. Round trip fare is 75 cents with 5 cent meals served by U B ladies. Ideal for farmers outing with moonlight all night and a top season choice.

U. B Burlington

Bend City Lodge 143 meets in regular session

Bend City lodge 143 of the Modern Brotherhood of America will hold a regular meeting Monday evening July 1. A large class will be initiated and business of importance will be discussed. Refreshments will be served and all members urged to attend.

Bend City Modern Brotherhood of America

Knights of Pythias Moonlight Excursion Planned

All nobles are requested to be present Monday evening for initiation arrangements. After initiation, plans for a moonlight excursion will be completed. V. E. Ken1, K. of P.

V. E. Ken K. of P

Rag Cherry Orchard Delivers Plush Cherries to Journal

Chas. T. Chamberlain left a box of his Rag Cherry variety at the Journal office this afternoon. His orchard is vast with many late fruiting trees. The cherries are described as large, red and luscious, comparable to California cherries, with over 18 bushels already sold.

Journal Office Chas. T. Chamberlain Mr. Chamberlain California

Gates Family Moves to Kansas City from Iowa

Mr and Mrs E Gates and their family arrived on the 7 o clock train from Iowa City and will establish their future home in Kansas City. They lived in West Liberty until last February and then moved to Iowa City where Mr Gates worked for Kelly Manufacturing. He was later transferred to Kansas City as expert demonstrator of threshing machines. He told a Journal reporter he subscribes to the Journal and regards it as the best paper with complete local and foreign news and strong telegraphic service.

E. Gates Iowa City Kansas City West Liberty Gates Kelly Manufacturing Company Journal

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