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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1903

Page

5

Marriage of Miss Anna Eliza Kothe and Robert B Freers

Last evening at 7 o clock the marriage of Miss Anna Eliza Kothe to Robert B Freers occurred at the bride’s sister Mrs Fred Ethal 109 Neidig avenue. Rev J Jans officiated with Miss Lena Peppert as bridesmaid and Bernard Korte as best man. Only close relatives and a few friends attended. A wedding supper followed and many gifts were presented. The couple will immediately establish a home and will be at home after May 15 on Kindler avenue.

Fred Ethal Neidig Avenue J. Jans Evangelical Church Lena Peppert Bernard Korte Kindler Avenue

Shock Case Up In Iowa Court Aims At Double Jeopardy

The state of Iowa versus Henry Shock began trial before Justice H S Howe after an amended information and defense motions about selecting which information to stand on. The case involves an alleged assault on Art Prownlee in front of a saloon on East Second Street, with no evidence presented yet and the Shock defense demurrer under discussion at 3 30 p m.

State of Iowa Henry Shock H. S. Howe Art Prownlee East Second Street

Will Be Interesting Over 100 Teachers Applications Confront Board

About 125 teachers have applied to the school board, signaling a high level of interest in positions. The wave of applications suggests potential changes or new approaches for the district.

School Board to Elect New Principal Amid Pepper Resignation

The Washington school board meets tonight to discuss the vacancy caused by Prof. I S Pepper resignation. Aspirants for the principal position are many and persistent, promising a lengthy, busy session for the board members.

Washington School I.S. Pepper

Harry Stromer Hurt In Sash and Door Plant Accident

Harry Stromer sustained a badly lacerated left hand when a latch in a Roach and Musser sash and door machine caught and hurled it, in South Muscatine. Dr. E H King treated the wound and the injury will sideline him about a week.

Harry Stromer Roach and Musser South Muscatine Mr. Stromer E. H. King

Rhodes Carmean buggy factory sold to Chicago firm

The Rhodes Carmean buggy company, placed in receivership months ago, was sold at auction in Marshalltown Iowa for 54000 to H C Staver president and GM of Staver Carriage company Chicago. Staver's future operation plans for the factory are not disclosed.

Marshalltown Rhodes-Carmean H. C. Staver Staver Carriage Company Chicago

Restaurant on Towa avenue closes at noon

The Ben-Joe restaurant on Towa avenue was closed at noon after proprietors found the business unprofitable at the current location.

Towa Avenue

Property Sales Noted By Geor ge W Keckler

Geo W Keckler announces recent sales including the O Dean residence at Park Place Bert Hershey house and lot on Sherman street Otto Link house and lot on Sherman street lot 10 block 154 East Eighth street and H Stark residence on East Eighth street He invites interested buyers to see him at 917 East Eighth street for property inquiries.

O. Dean Park Place Bert Hershey Sherman Street Otto Link East Eighth Street H. Stark Geo. W. Keckler

Investment advertises safe first mortgage loans

A placement ad offers absolutely safe investments in sums of 190.00 dollars and up. Loans are first mortgage real estate, not exceeding half value, with interest and principal collected without charge. Call or write G. M. Titus, 118 Iowa Avenue, Read the Journal, 10 cents a week.

G. M. Titus Iowa Avenue

Physicians Meet Banquet Follows Session in Muscatine

At the Muscatine county medical society meeting last night at Dr. F H Little's office a 6 oclock banquet at the Commercial hotel preceded the session. Dr L W Littig of Iowa City read a principal paper on A Few Cases Prostatic Hysterical and Obstetrical. Officers for the coming year were elected and a discussion followed with members sharing case experiences.

L. W. Littig Iowa City Muscatine County Medical Society F. H. Little Commercial Hotel H. M. Dean Cal. W. Smith T. F. Beveridge G. O. Morgridge A. R. Leith C. M. Kemble West Liberty Lyell Reppert Wilton F. H. Battey Emma Braunworth R. H. Dean R. W. Durkee G. A. Heidle J. L

Yankee Hollow Neighborhood News Notes May Events

Local items report residents visiting relatives in Moline and Davenport, trips to Lincoln and Boulder, and summer travel plans. Notes include new telephone connection for Henry Mohr and several residents visiting family, with Sunday school officers elected and a hide and seek party hosted by Miss Janette Derby.

Yankee Hollow Wm. McClean Moline Richard Key Oklahoma Fred Boot Lillian Benner Lincoln Neb Henry Mohr Inez Clark MecKilligan Messrs McClean MecCrimm Mary Martin Margaret Stoker Muscatine J. R. McClean Collier Wm. Marchant Janette Derby Alice Marchant Stella Fulton Emma Gust Enbert Patton Lillian Davenport Jas. Ryan Boulder Colo Mary

Local Notes From Conesville May 8

Conesville reports John Boggs Jr acted as caller at Nichols on Monday. Harris from Columbus Junction delivered school seats in town on Wednesday. Will and Harry Horton visited Muscatine this week. Mrs J A Gunderson traveled to Decelve to see her husband, an operator there, returning Thursday. A W Underwood family moved into the McKee house near the lumber yard.

Williams A. W. Underwood Ralph Babbitt Helen Jennie Nolin Columbus Junction M. E. Aid Society Lida Black John Gunderson Nellie Galva Ill Theodore Schwob Bard Port Allen Little Ernest Orren Lee Conesville Wm. Forbes Muscatine Mmes James Helverson Geo. Brown Cone Lee Alex McCuonagh David McCullough R. H. Clark S. Foster and Family Oakland John Frank Orr Iowa River James Lee Cairo Orren Milton Vanhorn Will Hawkins J. H. Tucker Fannie Stanton Guthrie Lone Tree Wes McDaniel Fredonia Horseshoe Nail Company Chicago Musser Wm. Orr Babbitt Madge Junction T. J. Wehr Washington Clara Warner Etta Lee Miss Babbitt John Boggs, Jr Nichols Harris Will Horton Harry Horton J. A. Gunderson Decelve McKee House Charles Mc

Temple Amendment Deemed Unconstitutional by Iowa Court

In Centerville Iowa Judge Roberts ruled the Temple amendment unconstitutional. The measure voided a railroad employee contract that released the railroad from damages in exchange for payment to a relief organization the road aided and promoted.

Centerville Iowa Roberts

Coffee vs Postum Health Claims Cited in Ad Claim

An advertisement asserts coffee harms nine of ten drinkers causing headaches biliousness insomnia and other ills and promotes Postum as a superior coffee alternative. A quoted Canadian woman recounts coffee withdrawal transformed by Postum and urges readers to compare scientific points.

St. John Canada Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Local city notices and household travel plans

Mrs G A Riemcke plans Iowa City visit to see son Charles and attend the Grand Lodge in Sioux City next week. Mrs C T Walker and daughter depart for Iowa City to visit Mr Walker’s parents. Mrs Silas Johnson leaves for Hayward to visit sister Mrs B Van Nard. Deward Carl travels to Davenport to visit friends. Mr Hunter of Chicago to buy horses at Fred Bowman's barn. News notes include local ads for cucumbers and talcum powder.

G. A. Riemcke East Sixth Street Iowa City Charles Silas Johnson Hayward Mr. Hunter Chicago Fred Bowman Thiesen

Buy a Home Now With Small Down Payment

Don’t rent argue a buyer’s case with a few hundred dollars for the first payment to own a home. Prospective buyers are urged to call G. M. Titus at 118 Iowa avenue for details on monthly payments and ownership options.

G. M. Titus Iowa Avenue

Knights of Pythias Call for Knight Work Tonight

Attention to Knights of Pythias. There will be work in the rank of Knight at the K of P hall this evening and important business. A large attendance is desired. J. W. Millar, C. C.

Knights of Pythias K. of P. Hall J. W. Millar C. C

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Sasaees Kothe Robert B. Freers National Biscuit Company The Chase School of Music Second St Eitman’s Grocery D. C. Berntheiser China Marshalltown Buggy Company Journal J. K. Wilkens Frederick Weber East Hill Lucas Street DR. L. W. Littig Medical Society Anson Clothing Co Rod Hes Ities Madras Batiste Melrose Cord Pineapple Lawn Scotch Madras Oxford Ettrick Novelty McCall McCall Magazines McCall Fashion Berlin Grand Hotel Geo. Eltman’s Deward Carl South End W. F. Miesch Big Bargain California St. Louis Kansas City Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco E. L. Palmer Equitable Bidg Des Moines Santa Fe D. McCurdy
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