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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1903

Page

7

Local residents and visitors travel and shop notices

Local briefs list people visiting and traveling from Davenport and surrounding towns. Entries mention purchases at E L Graham seeds, travels by steamer W J Young Jr and train Firefly, and trips by Frank Koeckeritz and J Risley Reuling for business. Also noted are visits by Mrs Geiss and Miss Mattie, Mrs Dempsey and Mrs Fuller, and Rev Fowler returning from Chicago.

Henry Geiss Mattie Davenport W. J. Young, Jr

Daily Muscatine notices travelers and community events

Local notices show residents returning from trips and visiting relatives, with a 1963 W F M S convention planned in Wilton. The article mentions business trips, funerals, and social visits across Muscatine, Davenport, Nichols, and Iowa City, plus a county stockmen group travel and a photography show window tip.

Cissel Case Settled Out of Court

The dam ages suit by Emma Cissel against Tillie Mangrath and Frank Mangrath over an East Second Street saloon incident was settled out of court. The case claimed 5 000 dollars for lost support and medical costs after Emma Cissel's husband was allegedly struck and injured by a bartender. Attorneys J. R. Hanley and H. M. Bartlett represented the defense.

Tillie Mangrath Frank Mangrath East Second Street Emma Cissel Bill J. R. Hanley H. M. Bartlett

River Traffic Outlook Reported Bright for Diamond Jo Line

I P Lusk of the Diamond Jo line says Mississippi river traffic looks strong this season with good water and lower freight rates than rail. The St Paul steamer is nearing completion and will join the upper river service by July, while the Quincy remains in port awaiting passenger work.

Muscatine Mississippi River Arkansan Mississippi Pearl River District I. P. Lusk Dubuque Telegraph Mr. Lusk Dubuque St. Louis St. Paul Eagle Point Upper Quincy Wharf House Ohio

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Deafness Claim

Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as effective for deafness caused by catarrh and catarrh-related inflammation of the Eustachian tube. Promises one hundred dollars for any case cured by the remedy not resolved, claims universal constitutional remedy, and endorses other products from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney. & CO Toledo T.c. Hall

New YMCA Burlingdon Adds 150 Members in April

During April the Burlington YMCA welcomed 150 new members boosting community fitness and social outreach. The event highlights growing YMCA participation and ongoing enrollment efforts.

Burlington

Protect the Clams and Save the Button Trade on the Mississippi

A longtime clam digger warns in the Burlington Journal that the Mississippi river clam industry could become vast and profitable if properly managed, but wholesale destruction threatens to wipe out the bivalves and end the button factories across river villages like Muscatine.

Mississippi River Muscatine Burlington Journal

Exciting Game Ends 29-22 For North End Stars

Yesterday afternoon the North End Stars defeated the Hustlers 29 to 22 in a hard fought ball game. Notable lineups included Abe Schenck and Lew Begee for the Stars and Clarence St Clair and Buster Freeman for the Hustlers.

North End Stars Hustlers Abe Schenck Clarence St. Clair Lew Begee Buster Freeman Glen Barnard Harold Morgan Clide

Burlington Police Arrested Eighty Violators in April

Burlington police reported eighty individuals were arrested for violations of the law during April, with authorities citing steady enforcement and ongoing patrols across the city.

Burlington

Mrs Howlett Reinstated as Matron at Zuni School

Fairfield resident Mrs Howlett is restored to the position of matron at the Zuni Indian School in New Mexico.

Howlett Fairfield The Zuni Indian School New Mexico

Hyomei Promoted to Cut Catarrh Prevalence

An editorial touts Hyomei as the best treatment for catarrh and respiratory diseases. It claims 97 of 100 in New York suffer from catarrh and argues the remedy reduces deaths from respiratory illnesses. The piece notes easy use with a pocket inhaler and guarantees a cure or money back from J. J. Havercamp.

Lydia E. Pinkham Ariel M. Sirs Third Ave Minneapolis Minn Lydia FE. Pinkhaim Pinkham Lynn Jiass New York State Board of Health J. J. Havercamp

Upper River Steamboat Excursions Lure Pleasure Seekers

A Keokuk man speaks to a Sioux City Tribune reporter about Missouri River excursion boats. He notes late season ice, chilly weather, and posters for trips, with calliope music and moonlit nights enticing travelers. The piece contrasts upper river pleasure cruises with lower river scarcity.

Missouri Keokuk Sioux City Tribune Mississippi Nature Upper Mississippi Valley Carrie Paderewsky St. Louis

Startling Test Delivers Cure Using Electric Bitters

Dr. T. G. Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a startling test that cured violent stomach hemorrhage from ulceration. He prescribed Electric Bitters, noting patient improvement from the first and no attack in 14 months. The remedy is guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles and sold for 5 cents at Havercamp's.

T. G. Merritt No. Mehoopany, Pa Havercamp

Fancy work sale and program by United Circle of the F A A

The United Circle of the F A A held a well attended fancy work sale and program last night boosting the treasury. Mrs Munn and Mrs Ahif organized the booth with laundry bags aprons and quilts. Ice cream candy and a lively program with multiple duets solos and readings closed with dancing.

United Circle of the Munn Ahif Mesdames Butz Augustine Maxon Jessica Stirlen Mrs. Thompson Jaredine Howe Rose King Jeanette Terry Hazel Keath Nellie Bry

Summer Carnival Planned for Des Moines This June

The Des Moines Commercial Festival association schedules June 22 to 27 for a summer carnival with special rail rates and excursion trains. Jabour Carnival & Circus Co. returns as main attractions with grand pyrotechnics and acts including A Night in Japan Napoleon in Moscow and a world beauty show. Nate Frankel presides over the organizing body.

Des Moines Jabour Carnival & Circus Co Japan Moscow

A Good Word for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Allen Davis of Freestone New York shares a December 1900 testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing his severe cold and hoarseness after other remedies failed. He recommends the medicine, noting it saved his voice. Sold by all druggists.

Chamberlain Allen Davis Freestone N. Y

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Peosta Jas. Beach Not Dubuque, Iowa W. £. Battey West Second Strest John A.robbins First National Bank E. L. Graham's Harry Wilson Park Avenue Dr. Daizell F. H. Wilcox Miss Bessie Columbus Junction Frank Koeckeritz Arkansas South Harry Ashton E. Dempsey Dysart Jos. Fuller West Liberty J. Risley Reuling Chicago Great Western Cereal Company Charles Barnard New York City A. W. Davis West Second Street D. W. Jackson West Third Street Clinton Arthur T. Fowler D. D Dr. Fowler First Baptist Church A. C. Hopkinson Cedar Rapids Grand Lodge of the Iowa Legion of Honor A. L. Lindner R. H. Campbell Letts Will Moylan Nichols M. W. Stapleton Montezuma Gus. Horst Charles Horst Edward Daly Conductor Daly J. A. Rehmel Nebraska Street Iowa City Fred Nesper East Sixth Street David Washburn Oak Street Mr. Washburn August Gross Whicher Street Nellie Karg Lombard Street Marshalltown Julius Goess River Falls Wis R. M. Rogers North Main Street Lone Tree Mr. Rogers Wilton Edward L. Hacker Wapello Mr. Hacker Mr. Hetzel Thomas Cusack & Co Townsend W. J. Crawford Wellman C. N. Brower What Cheer J. G. White Keswick J. la Mond Barnes City W. W.sigler Williamson Thornburg Doonan Deep River Bruhn What Chee Arkansas Shellers Mus Catine Meyer Law House Senate Alice M. Smith St. Minneapolis, Minn Ciissel Maurath River News New Ayer J.C. Ayer Co Lowell, Mass Sioux City Florence Wright Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta, Ga M.P. Goff Mull Lightning Medicine Co Rock Island Onic Eat Perscription Drug Store Switzer Electric Supply Co Insurance Chas. JH. Gobble Anson Clothing Company
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