Corbett and Fitzsimmons Take No 11 to California for Jeffries Fight
Robert Fitzsimmons and James J. Corbett with trainer Kennedy travel on No 11 to California. Corbett shows confidence in reclaiming the title and plans peak conditioning for the August bout with James J. Jeffries. Fitzsimmons travels to aid training and share techniques. Minimal Muscatine stop noted with no crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fitzsimmons
J. J. Corbett
Kennedy
California
Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Muscatine
Death of Chas Horst Aged 17 In Local City
Charlie Horst 17 died after a prolonged illness at 950 Whicher Street. He was born June 2 1885 in Lyons Iowa and moved here with his parents Mr and Mrs E E Horst. Survived by six brothers and three sisters and parents. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at the German Lutheran Church conducted by Rev George Meier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Horst
Whicher Street
Charlie Horst
Charles Horst
Lyons
Eugene
Gustave
Otto
William
Albert
Edward
Sywassink
Emma
Sophia
German Lutheran Church
George Meier
Burlington Visitor Frank Reiling Calls on Friends
Frank Reiling of Burlington is in the city visiting friends and taking in local scenes during a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reiling
Burlington
Muscatine High School preliminary field meet yields Morgan sprint dominance
The Muscatine high school preliminary field meet at the fair grounds yesterday showcased Fred Morgan's 100 yard dash win in 11 seconds and multiple top finishes by Morgan, Asthalter, Greenway, Baird, and Walker across events like high jump, pole vault, shot put, and sprints. The afternoon's events formed the first half of the preliminaries with the second half set for today and tri city meet hopes for Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
Fair Ground
Fred Morgan
Muscatine
Morgan
Tri-City
Andy Asthalter
John Baird
B. Walker
Lee Greenway
A. Asthalter
F. Morgan
Asthalter
Earl Fath
Thriving Town Notes From Columbus Junction
Clara Whitmore arrives from Iowa City for a visit. Mrs Wilcox and baby return from Des Moines. Eight wolves brought in for bounty by J D O’Brien of Oakland township. A trip to Missouri and Kansas planned by local residents. Baccalaureate sermon by Prof J Percival Hucgett set for May 17 at M E church. Teachers to be entertained at Miss Margaret Williams home. Miss Mazie Sprague returns from Illinois with grandmother Mrs J Brooks. Hattie Moffit returns to Letts after visit in Concord township. Rev J R Vance installation date fixed May 12. Sarah Rinehert travels to Washington for stays. Mrs I C Freeland returns from Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Clara Whitmore
Iowa City
Frank O. Wilcox
Baby
Des Moines
J. D. O’brien
Oakland Township
Wapello
Homer Clark
Kossuth Shellabarger
Albert Higginbottom
Chas. Shellabarger
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Pansy Hill
J. Percival Hucgett
State University At
M. E. Church
Margaret Williams
J. R. Vance
The
Presbyterian Church
Sarah Rinehert
Columbus City
Washington
Dr Pierce’s medicine praised by Missouri patient
A Missouri reader from Crawford County reports severe illness and weight loss before using Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. After one bottle his sleep returned, appetite improved, and he continued taking five bottles with ongoing gains, warning against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. C. Beers
Berryman, Crawford Co
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R. A. Holmes
Journal
Iowa Avenue
J. L. Giesler
J. H. Kaiser
L. Johnson
F. H. Little
Gus Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
A Baird
F. W. Swan
F. W. Eversmeyer
J. L. Geisler
C. A. Mull
W. S. Hill
James Cotter
West Second Street
Muscatine Optical Co
East Second Street
Mulverryst
Cheap John Store
M. Q. Hall
West Hill
Daniel Hayes
Cherry Street
H. J. Hartman
A.C
Mackey’s Big Clothing House
Star Clothing Company
Long
Henry Thormann
Lucas St
Chas. C. Brainwarth
B. E. Lilly's Dry Goods Store
Chas Horst
Eric-a-Brac
Dillaway
Crockery Store
Mennens
SUN Bonnet Sale
Hyats Ny
Toben, Malone and Company
Sports
Illinois
J. Brooks
J. E. Teeter
Hattie Moffit
Letts
Charlie Clark
Concord Township
George Dill
Mrs. J. A. Sprague
Swan's Jewelry Store
Ave
Cash Grocery
L. Angersbach, Prop
Dr. Pierce
L. Adler Bros. & Co
L. Adler & Co
Sam Borger
L. Cohn
Wholesale and Retail Clothiers
Corry & Wernintin Company
SHAW
Mgr
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