Young People's Union Holds Annual Baptist Meeting
The Young People's Union of the Baptist church gathered for its annual meeting with a large crowd. Rev. Fowler urged higher effort as reports showed promising finances and encouraging progress. Officers elected for the coming year include President Rosa Brandt and Treasurer Ed. Kintzle, with committee chairs named from among the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Union of the Baptist Church
Fowler
Rosa Brandt
Tese Westlake
Alice Walton
Marie Prosser
Ed. Kintzle
Horace L. Husted
Bessie Porter
Elsie Hubacher
Julia Hutchinson
Augusta Bertram
Meeting of Muscatine Board of Directors Held
The Muscatine board met March 19 1900 with all members present except Morgridge and Busch. The old board adjourned sine die and the new board organized with Little as chairman. J B Hunt was elected president and Z W Hutchinson as vice president. Treasurer J J Engel sworn in and school interests discussed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Franklin
J. J. Engel
J. B. Hunt
Z. W. Hutchinson
A. K. Raff. Sec
Demise of Mrs Morris and local boxing results
The death of Mrs M M Morris at 1906 Mulberry occurred last evening after a quiet supper and retirement. She was 65, widow of M M Morris the prominent house mover. In Ap pel's hall, Kid Noble of Kansas City defeated Harry Shephard of Washington in ten rounds a fast bout with Noble rallying in the sixth after Shephard led early. Preliminary draws followed as E Brenner and Frank Pratts, and Frank Burton and Jim Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Noble
Kansas City
Harry Shephard
Washington
Appel’s Hall
Shephard
E. Brenner
Frank Pratts
Frank Burton
Jim Dudley
Card of Thanks for Husband and Father
We express sincere appreciation for the many tokens of esteem and friendship shown during his last illness and at his funeral. We are especially grateful to his shop mates and everyday companions and to the societies of which he was a member. Mrs. Ella Hess and Children.
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Ella Hess
Notice to Farmers and Others About Harness Business Change
Quandt and Otto sell harness business to A Sander but remain in his employ and invite patrons to visit the old stand opposite the haymarket on East Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quandt & Otto
A. Sander
Haymarket
East Third Sreet
Attention at 7 30 for K O T M meeting
Special meeting of the K O T M at 7 30 this evening called by the Sir Knight Commander. All Sir Knights are requested to attend for matters of special importance.
Fear of scam letters grows as mail arrives
A reader notes rising anxiety about opening envelopes amid reports of schemes to extract money. The concern centers on fraudulent letters and the ease of exposure to deceptive requests.
Journal Starts Free Muscatine Directory For Homes And Businesses
Solicitors have begun active work on the Journal's new Muscatine city and business directory directed by W. H. McCoy. The project features listing wives as well as husbands, free copies with six month subscriptions, and a separate business directory priced at $3.00. The directory aims to reach at least 2,000 homes and will be widely advertised in both books.
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Muscatine
W. H. McCoy
McCoy
Smith
John
Emma N
Daily Journal
Journal
Morning Runaway In Wilton Move Causes Loss
This morning B C Ludlow had a runaway while loading a hay rack with furniture for Wilton. The team bolted after the wagon driver was thrown, striking his head and releasing the lines. The horses ran from Mulberry to Second streets. a rider tried to stop them at Sixth Street with control regained only at Second Street. The loss is about $100.
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B. C. Ludlow
Wilton
Mulberry Street
Second Street
Sixth Street
Had Relatives in This City
Mrs. James Adams who shot and killed her husband at Cincinnati on the night of March 15 was once well known in this city. She was the sister of Mrs. Henry Scott, whose husband Henry Scott was the son of J. K. Scott long proprietor of the Scott House. Mrs. Furman, Adams’s mother, was a leading dressmaker in the city before moving to Omaha about twenty years ago.
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Daily Journal
Muscatine
Grand Hotel
G. B. McClellan
Diamond Dick
United States
Chicago
James Adams
Cincinnati
Adams
Henry Scott
J. K. Scott
Scott
Furman
Omaha
Quote about listening and self insight in sermon advice
A saying notes that the person most in need of wisdom may hear fewer sermons, while those who think they already know the most often gain the least from preaching. It reflects on humility and self awareness in receiving guidance.
Applied Christianity Lectures By Rev Herr At Church
Rev Herr of the 1st Congregational church delivers illustrated studies on applied Christianity in the church lecture room. Large audience last night heard about the mission of the church. Tonight focuses on music's place in modern church and society with stereopticon aids and ties to Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Herr
1St Congregational Church
Sheldon
Herr
Kansas City
Charlies Sheldon
Narrow Escape on Cedar River Ice Breaks Boat
Fred Brazel Louis Klein and Charles Bodman narrowly escaped a boating accident after an ice crossing on Cedar River broke through. Their flatboat sank and ice collapsed leaving them in icy water before reaching a shallow bank. Guns and ammo were lost.
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Fred Brazel
Louis Klein
Charles Bodman
Cedar River
Volunteers of America organize Sunday school activities
The Volunteers of America formed a Sunday school with officers Mrs. Mary Schrock superintendent, Mrs. Lizzie Hopkinson secretary, Capt. Parry treasurer. Teachers include Mr. L S Culp Miss Bertha Colter and others. An city canvass will collect clothing and Bibles for needy children. Major Giffert spoke to boys about the jail, and more efforts are planned through the week to advance the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers
America
Mary Schrock
Lizzie Hopkinson
Capt. Parry
L.S. Culp
Bertha Colter
Ellen Knol
Parry
Major Giffert
Regular dental checkups ensure lasting teeth
Advice from H. G. Vorhies in the March Women’s Home Companion urges six month exams by a competent dentist. Early detection of decay and tartar leads to pain reduction, cheaper fillings, and stronger cavity walls, with good tooth structure enabling excellent service.
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H. G. Vorhies
March Woman’s Home Companion
Actor's necktie slips up in public mishap
A well known actor experienced a wardrobe misstep when his necktie slipped upward during a public appearance, drawing attention and laughter from onlookers and photographers. The incident highlighted the comedian's trademark humor as he recovered with a smile.
Unusually Quiet Day at the State Capitol
Des Moines reports a mix up in the Senate Journal as the State Printer and Binder faced delays. Bills advanced included a move to hire the lowest bidder for printing and binding while salary cuts signal a tightening of appropriations. The Lambert dairy-commissioner bill passed after a sharp contest, and dental examiners reform was largely defeated. The Assembly prepared to tour Ames and the Senate planned an afternoon session with adjournment in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Trewin
Board of Control
Porter
Lambert
Hobart
State Board of Dental Examiners
Assembly
Trebor
Women Are Not Indifferent They Love Or Hate
A concise saying notes that women rarely stay neutral in feelings, either loving or despising. The line frames strong emotional polarity as a universal trait rather than a specific case.
Weather Outlook Indicates Continued Cold in Iowa
Chicago reports continued cold with fair skies tonight in Iowa and threatening conditions tomorrow. The forecast calls for rising temperatures Wednesday as patterns shift, bringing a warmer air mass eventually.
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Chicago
Iowa
Firemen Hurt When Ladder Truck Collides With Street Car
Davenport officials report a hook and ladder truck overturned during a chase to a blaze. Three firemen were badly hurt, including the assistant chief of the Davenport city fire department.
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Davenport
Iowa
Highway Robbery in Ottumwa Leads to Jailings
Ottumwa Iowa March 19. After a fierce clash with police former resident Con Stafford and a young man with a bad police reputation were captured with numerous head injuries. They are accused with Grub Sherrod and an unnamed third party of holding up E A Abbott of Hillsboro stealing a certificate of deposit worth 500 dollars a silver watch and 75 cents. Stafford suffered severe wounds yet appeared to enjoy the struggle.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Con
Stafford
Grub Sherrod
E. A. Abbott
Hillsboro
Death of Prominent Dubuque Man Bert Duncan
Ethel Robert O. Duncan a famed Dubuque resident for over forty years died suddenly last night after a brief illness. Civil War veteran of the Forty-fourth Iowa infantry he served as city assessor and leaves a wife four children and a brother Ed W Duncan of Salt Lake City. He would have been nominated again next year and had previously run on Republican and Citizens' tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Ethel Robert O. Duncan
Weiland
Bert” Duncan
Forty-fourth Iowa Infantry
Ed. W. Duncan
Salt Lake City
Citizens
Wall Street Traction Craze Ends in Panic and Slump
Jasper notes in Leslie's Weekly that a local traction stock boom ended in a sudden panic as Third Avenue Railway News of mismanagement triggered a receiver and huge debt. Metropolitan Manhattan and Brooklyn Rapid Transit also tumbled, raising investor demand for publicity on earnings and transparency from listed companies.
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Wall Street
Brayton Ives
Third Avenue Railroad
Metropolitan Traction
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Manhattan Railway
Third Avenue Railway
Metropolitan
Manhattan
Brooklyn
The Right Reverend Bishop Morri son Visits Trinity Church
The Right Reverend Bishop Morri son will make his annual visitation on Monday next. Service at Trinity church at 7 30. There will be the usual service on Sunday next, as the rector will not be away from home.
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Morrison
Trinity Church
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