Muscatine Opens Avenue Illumination Tonight
Merchants along the avenue organize a grand illumination starting tonight with electric lights from Second Street north. Ev Brandenburg leads the push with many storeowners offering specials and souvenirs to draw visitors.
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Muscatine
Second Street
Brandenburg
B. E. Lilly
Powers Brothers
A. J. Fackeldey
Joe Kranz
the Globe
J. M. Butler
U. S. Express
Hartman
Sam Berger
the Journal
Sabbath Services Announced at Corner of Sycamore and Fifth
The quarterly Sabbath services are open to the public at the corner of Sycamore and Fifth. The schedule includes a praise service at 10 a.m., preaching at 10:30, a 2 p.m. missionary meeting, Y P S C E devotional at 6:30, and 7:30 preaching by visiting ministers. J Fry, pastor.
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Sycamore
Fifth Streets
J. Fry
Grace English Lutheran Church Service Notice
Grace English Lutheran on Iowa avenue at Sixth street announces morning service at 10 30 with a sermon on the gospel for the day The Fifth Sunday after Easter Sunday school begins at 9 30 There will be no evening service as Rev J L Murphy attends the dedication of St Pauls Lutheran in Davenport.
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Grace English Lutheran
Iowa Avenue
Sixth Street
J. L. Murphy
Murphy
Davenport
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rock ballast improves Lehigh Valley railroad travel
The Lehigh Valley railroad between Buffalo and New York now uses rock ballast on its entire road-bed, eliminating the dust nuisance and enhancing summer travel with cleaner, more comfortable journeys through scenic terrain.
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Lehigh Valley
Buffalo
New York
Third Ward Wins in Close Fair Grounds Baseball Clash
Morning matchup at the fair grounds pitted First ward school against Third ward in a high spirited baseball game. Third ward rallied from a 14 to 9 deficit after seven innings to finish 19 to 14, then 28 to 19 after two more innings in a separate contest. Record Breakers defeat Excelsiors 18 to 3 on Woodlawn avenue. Hershey pasture saw A class lose 21 to 10 to B class with goose eggs on A side and two for B. Lineups listed for Addol opponent Os pase nee and others. Umpire A. D. Longstreth alongside. Game called 9:30.
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Fair Grounds
Excelsiors
Woodlawn Avenue
Hershey
Addol
Os Pase
Berry
Vanatta Greenaway
Morgan
Vanatta
Smalley
Longstreth McRos
Wonnsa
Bennisonreenaway
Batterson Foo
Séeau Coverston
A. D. Longstreth
Summer Underwear Display at Hine Bros Daylight City Hat Store
A display of summer underwear draws shoppers to Hine Bros and Daylight City Hat Store. The window highlights lightweight fabrics and practical fits as local consumers browse seasonal essentials.
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Hine Bros
Daylight City
Obituary for Joseph Sessig of Muscatine
Joseph Sessig an elderly Muscatine resident died last night at 10 35 due to senility. Born in Germany in October 1822 he came to America in 1859 and settled in Muscatine where he lived a long time. He leaves a wife three daughters Mrs A M Clark of Chicago Mrs M Fahey and Mrs Frank of Muscatine and a step daughter Mrs Will Montreal. Funeral at St Marys church 9 am Monday conducted by Rev J I Grieser.
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Joseph Sessig
Germany
America
Muscatine
St. Mary’s Church
A. M. Clark
Chicago
Ill
M. Fahey
Frank
Will Montreal
J. I. Grieser
Death of Miss Nora Young 25 Interred in City
Miss Nora Young died at Glenwood yesterday morning at age 25. Her brother Charles and sister Miss Lulu reside here. The remains will be brought to the city for interment. Rev. H. R. Greaves of the First Baptist church will conduct the services.
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Nora Young
Glenwood
Charles
Lulu
H. R. Greaves
First Baptist Church
New Rail Line Offers Low Round Trip Tickets in March May
Professionals and business people should explore lands along the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern line as new towns emerge. On the first and third Tuesdays of March April and May round trip fares are offered to numerous states and territories with full rates and schedule details available from company representatives in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
British Columbia
Canadian Northwest
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Manitoba
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
New Mexico
Nebraska
North Dakota
North Carolina
Tennesee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Vuo. G. Farmer
A.g. P
C. R
N. RY
Cedar Rapids
Tllinois Central
Sutienecker
Illinois Central
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Tara
Albert Sea
Onawa
Sioux Falla
Fort Dodge
New
Southern Homeseeker
Ohio River
Yazoo Valley
E. P. Skene
Chicago
Homeseeker
Cedar Falls
Albert Lea
Ilinois Central Railroad
South Dakota
Ackley
California
Journal offers Muscatine Picture Book to new and old subscribers
The Journal has purchased the remaining stock of H. W. Lewis Picturesque Muscatine and offers it to subscribers for 15 cents. New subscribers who agree to three months of service can get the book, while old subscribers paying two months in advance at 85 cents can also obtain it. Limited copies remain and first come, first served. Stop by the office to arrange for multiple copies if desired.
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Journal
H. W. Lewis
Muscatine
Social Recitals Highlight Rebekah Mite Society Event
The Rebekah Mite Society and members gathered at Mrs. Charles Miller’s home on Sycamore for a rag sewing bee with about 25 attendees. They sewed 19 pounds of carpet rags for shipment and enjoyed a sizable supper. An elegant reception at Mrs. J. N. Elliott’s Oak street home drew around 200 Muscatine ladies, with a formal receiving line and extensive floral decorations. Mrs. Elliott and guests hosted in a study and dining room, while Miss Nellie Realing and others served refreshments. Out-of-town visitors included Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Lees of Hamilton, Ontario, along with guests from Washington and Iowa City.
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Rebekah Mite Society
Rebekahs
Charles Miller
Sycamore Street
Mrs. Miller
J. N. Elliott
Oak Street
Muscatine
Wilfrid Gardner
Gertrude Titus
Edith Elliott
James Gardner
Thomas Lees
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
S. W. Tennant
Elliott
George Magoon
W. S. Jarboe
Frank Ashcraft
E. H. King
D. T. Eaton
Philip Stein
George Titus
Eversmeyer
Nellie Realing
Lou Headley
Carrie Connor
Helen Molis
Will
Eda Critz
Gardner
Lees
City
Frank Stewart
Washington
IL. B. Lee
Iowa City
Day Light City Hat Store Promotes Flannels by Hine Bros
The store urges customers to try a new suit measure with Hine Bros offering Flannell fabrics from a New York house. They guarantee fit and workmanship and promote a high quality line.
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Hine Bros
New York
Iowa Rep Glenn Mitchell Places Fifth in Contest
Mt. Pleasant Iowa May 3 Glenn Mitchell of the Iowa Wesleyan University finished fifth in the interstate oratorical contest held in St Paul. Michigan won first place Illinois second Minnesota third. Ten states competed and the 1903 event will be at Hiram Ohio.
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Mt. Pleasant
St. Paul
Iowa
Glenn Mitchell
Iowa Wesleyan University
Michigan
Illinois
Minnesota
Hiram
Ohio
Local Notes and Classifieds From Town and Area
Local items report Thiesen’s talcum powder advertised at 10c a box while another brand claims 1c. A house sale for Mrs. Johanna Richter on Main Street was negotiated by Geo. W. Keckler. Journal office seeks a stenographer and office worker.
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Johanna Richter
Main Street
Geo. W. Keckler
Underwear a hot weather staple at Day Light City Hat Store
Hine Bros promotes underwear for warm days at their Day Light City Hat Store endorsing comfort and breathability for summer wear.
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Hine Bros’ Day Light City
Prominent Summer Meetings With Special Rates Listed
A list of upcoming gatherings across the United States offers very low rates for attendees. Dates span May through August in cities including Denver Chicago Minneapolis and San Francisco. Organizations mentioned include the National Educational Association Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Pythias among others with contact lines for further information.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
International Sunday School Association
Ancient Order of Hibernians In America
Denver Colo
National Association of Letter Carriers
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Minn
National Educational Association
Order of Eagles
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Omaha
Neb
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge
Ancient Order United Workmen
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
San Francisco
Cal
Imperial Council
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Knights of Pythias
St. Paul
Camping in Colorado Offers Cheap Outdoor Vacation
A forthcoming guide by Jno Sebastian of the Great Rock Island route Chicago promises full details on Colorado camping. The book covers best campsites equipment lists and costs and will be sent free with other Colorado literature on request.
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Jno
Sebastian
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Iil
Colorado
Will of J Sterling Morton Opens in Nebraska City
The will of J Sterling Morton was opened in Nebraska City with heirs present. The estate is valued around 250000 dollars and provides an annuity to Emma Morton during her life. Afterward the estate is divided into four equal parts for his four sons or their heirs by representation.
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Nebraska City
Neb
J. Sterling Morton
Emma Morton
Four Great Leaders in American Public Life
In a May National note, Frank Putnam highlights four men as preeminent financiers and publicists shaping America: Roosevelt Carnegie Morgan Hanna. Hanna, born September 1837, is 64 and a half, likely to be a GOP presidential nominee, though he resists running. Allison of Iowa is the only other equally qualified figure.
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America
Mary Hanna
Andrew Carnegie
Allison
Roosevelt
John Pierpont Morgan
Mark Hanna
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
John D. Rockefeller
George Dewey
Carnegie
Morgan
Hanna
Republican Party
Senator Allison
Iowa
Frank Putnam
National
Trade of Children Provokes Kansas County Record
A wealthy farmer in Russe county Kansas traded his ten year old son and a wagon load of corn for the thirteen year old daughter of a neighboring farmer. The deal was entered in the county clerk's records due to the lack of girls in the boy's family and boys in the girl's family. A bystander notes Klondike atmosphere makes men quiet and contemplative, with little talking at night.
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Russe
Kansas
Klondike
How to Sew Buttons So They Don’t Come Off
A thrifty housewife shares a method to prevent buttons from loosening. She recommends threading knot on the right side and placing a large pin across the button to guide threads, then winding thread beneath the button to create a strong stem.
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Dillaway
Thiesen
E. F. Schall
West Liberty
E. E. Collins
Musser Public Library
Dan Kelley
C. C. Smith
C. P. Malone
J. C. Coster
Coster
Eno O Monsus
Tiare Tr
Mafelin Kixeor & Co
Brothers Byrne
Roward
Dorset
Dramatic and Vaudeville Co
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Traveler's Guide
RP. Railroad
Kansas City
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Evans
el Paso
City of Mexico
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