Floater Found in Mississippi River Near Musser Mill
Laborer August Dietrich spotted a floater among logs at Musser's mill. A coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning in the Mississippi River as the cause. The body, about 6 feet 9 inches tall and 140 pounds, wore fleece underwear and a striped outfit. belongings included a watch, purse, knife and memorandum with two names, L. L. Booche and L. P. Ritter. Davenport listed as likely residence.
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August Dietrich
Musser’s Mill
Dietrich
Chas. Kleintop
Undertaker Day
Wm. Schoenig
Harvey Warner
Day
W.S. Norton
H. H. Arnold
Ed. Henneker
Congress
Milwaukee Brewing Company
L. L. Booche
L. P. Ritter
Mississippi
Davenport
Carnival of Authors at Woodman Hall May 7
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church presents an evening of entertainment at Woodman Hall tomorrow May 7 starting at 8 o clock. Character pictures in windows, May pole drill, wax figure pantomimes and tableaux featured. Tickets cost 25 cents and are selling fast. Join the crowd for a good time.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Woodman Hall
First Iowa Infantry to Hold Des Moines Reunion
Veterans in Muscatine hear orders for a biennial reunion of the First Iowa Volunteer Infantry to be held in Des Moines on May 20 and 21 1902. Comrades are urged to report fully equipped for at least two days with business and festivities planned.
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Des Moines
Muscatine
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Iowa
J. S. Clark
Marquarde
J. O. Stewart
Cedar Rapids
P. S
Telegraph Line to Run Through Muscatine Soon
A telephone message from Mr. Hall, manager of the American Telephone and Telegraph company, says construction crews are three to four miles northwest of Muscatine, building toward St. Louis at about three miles per day. The line will enter Muscatine and offices will be set up as if the main line passed through the city. Burlington and Keokuk councils granted franchises last evening, with Muscatine pending a decision in a few days, probably May 5.
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the Journal
Hall
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Davenport
St. Louis
Muscatine
Burlington
Keokuk
Local Notices from Muscatine and Surroundings
Local items report new flour shipments at St John’s and sales of fish at Bartletts. A German edition of the Deutscher Anzeiger is available. Mr and Mrs Stanwood leave for Goodwin SD for a three week visit. River driftwood rises with gauge at 4.5 from 2.7 in six days.
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Deutscher Anzeiger
M. O. Stanwood
Goodwin
South Dakota
Indications for Iowa: fair and cooler forecast
Chicago May 6 Special indicates Iowa will see generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday. Cooler conditions expected tonight in the east and south portions.
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Chicago
Iowa
President to Name Cuban Officials Squiers Bragg
The president will appoint Herbert C. Squiers former first secretary of legation at Peking as first minister to Cuba and General E S Bragg of Wisconsin as consul general at Havana in Washington on May 6.
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Squiers
Bragg
Washington
Herbert C. Squiers
Legation
Peking
Cuba
E. S. Bragg
Wisconsin
Havana
Death of Charlie Heller Journal Carrier Boy
Charles Chapman Heller, a bright Journal carrier on North Mulberry, died about 2 45 pm after a week long illness from pneumonia following a bicycle accident. Born in Muscatine on July 25 1886 he lived with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Heller and four sisters Martha Adelaide Harriet and Mildred. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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North Mulberry Street
Charles Chapman Heller
Charlie Heller
Muscatine
Presbyterian Sunday School
Third Ward
Charles Heller
Martha
Adelaide
Harriett
Mildred
Threatening letter follows liquor protest by evangelist
Special report from Eddyville Ottumwa notes that white caps threatened evangelist Ceach on May 6 over his liquor agitation. A skull and crossbones letter will be read tonight at the church.
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Ottumwa
Whitecaps
Evangelist Ceach
Eddyville
German Evangelical Church Ascension Day Service Notice
On Thursday May 8 Ascension day there will be an evening service at 7 30 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all J Jans pastor.
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German Evangelical Church
J. Jans
Teacher Rebecca French Committed After Cat Obsession
Rebecca French a Marinette public school teacher for fifteen years was committed to Oshkosh insane asylum after a cat mania. She filled her house with cats and slept with them in her bed, spending most time lavishing affection on the felines until neighbors alerted authorities.
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Marinette
Wis
Rebecca French
Oshkosh
Teamsters Move To Organize Union At City Hall
The city teamsters and team drivers plan a meeting at city hall next Friday evening to organize a union. District Organizer Carl Evans will assist in the effort. The Tobie Dancing Club of South Muscatine met last night and set a picnic for May 25 near the eight-mile Slough bridge with a brass band and baskets for a day of revelry.
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Muscatine Trades and Labor Assembly
Assembly
Carl Evans
Tobie Dancing Club
South Muscatine
Slough Bridge
Run Over in Davenport Rock Island yards
John Nichlou a Greek laborer was run over and killed by a switch engine in the Rock Island yards Davenport Ia this morning.
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John Nichlous
Rock Island
Davenport
John Nichlou
Kendrick's Guaranteed Rheumatism Cure Ad
An advertisement for Kendrick offers a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism. The promotion highlights a patented treatment and urges readers to try the product despite lacking medical endorsement.
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Kendrick
Big Ad
Thiesen
Howard-Dorset Company Delights Full House at Grand Opera
The Howard-Dorset company presented The Plunger to a large appreciative audience at the Grand Opera House. The performance was thrilling and well staged with clever intermissions and praised illustrated songs and moving pictures. Amateur Night Friday offers a $5 prize for the standout act in the city event.
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Howard-Dorset
Good German lecture by Rev Dr Munz in Muscatine
Rev Frederick Munz editor of Haus and Herd will lecture at First German M E Church corner Fourth and Cedar Wednesday at 7 45 PM. The prayer meeting in South Muscatine chapel is postponed due to the lecture. Free admission.
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Frederick Munz
D. D
Cincinnati
Haus and Herd
America
M. E
Fourth and
Cedar Streets
South Muscatine
Munz
Salvation Army Hosts Evening Gospel Service
Birdie Bachelor and Inez Bachelor with two Friends church evangelists lead a Salvation Army gathering this evening inviting all to come, be saved, and blessed.
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Birdie Bachelor
Inez Bachelor
Friends Church
Salvation Army
Marriage License Issued to Cory and McKilligan
A marriage license was issued last evening to Geo. W. Cory and Lillian A. McKilligan.
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Geo. W. Cory
Lillian A. McKilligan
For Rent Five-Room House on East Hill with Barn
Rental notice for a five room house on East Hill includes barn wood shed and summer kitchen. Inquiries directed to N. East Huttig's office or 1498 Washington.
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East Hill
N. East
Huttig
Washington Street
Four Room Addition Bid Notice for Musserville School
Sealed proposals for a four room addition to the Musserville school building will be received by J. B. Hunt chairman at the office corner Second and Mulberry streets until 2 p.m. May 16 1902. Plans and specs are on file with Architect Zeidler at No 107 West Second Street. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A. K. Raff secretary G. O. Morgridge president.
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G. O. Morgridge
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Dillaway
J. L. Giesler
J. H. Kaiser
S. L. Johnson
F. H. Little
Gus Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
A Baird
F. W. Swan
F. W. Eversmeyer
J. L. Geisler
C. A. Mull
J. 8. Blackwell
Tod
W. H. Leibbrand
Jacob Fisch
Ocean Hotel
Asbury Park
New Jersey
American Plan
Geo. L. Atkins & Sons
Hotel Normandie
New York City
Chas. A. Atkins & Co
Hoice
Palo Alto
Brown
First National Bank
Muscatine, Iowa
China
Swan
Jewelry Store
Floater
Musser
Iowa Infantry
Sorreet
New Lot
Swan's Down
St. John’s
Presbyterian Society
Koehler
Company C
Artic
Bogus Island
Wm. Ryan
Roderick Ryan
Toronto
Canada
Ellen M. Mackey
West Fourth Street
W. G. Block
Diamond Jo Hine
Dubuque
Eagle Point
St. Paul
Bartlett Bros
West Second Street
Cote Company
Threaten Evangelist
Marinette, Wis
Howard-Dorset Company
EV. Brandenburg
RED Paint Store
Uni
Campear
Kispt & Co
Fred Raymond
Old Arkansaw
South Bend
Rochester
Herald
Ir Bune
Sanchon—Chamberlin, Krxot & Co
Sid
Dramatic and Vaudeville Co
Opera House
Wittich Bros
Boynton
McQuesten& Sawyer Co
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