Relative of South Muscatine pear perish in disaster
A relative of a South Muscatine pear dealer perished in a disaster. No word has been received from Abraham Capps who was in San Francisco during the event. A raft is coming to the Lumber and Box Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
South Muscatine
A. B. Collar
Indiana Street
Abraham Capps
Mr. Capps
Collar
Robert Sneath
Oregon Street
Archie Fletcher
Demorest Avenue
John Webb
Sampson Street
Rueben Nichols
Hoopes
Dewey Avenue
Tomato Vines Replanting After Frost Damage
Local gardeners across the island push to replant frost damaged tomato vines. Extra labor is hired as farms race to bring vegetables to market while birds damage seedlings. Community updates note residents seeking workers and ongoing tidings from South Muscatine.
Grand Army encampment set for Boone June 5 to 7
The G A R of Iowa announces the thirty second annual department encampment in Boone June 5 6 and 7 with headquarters at the Butler hotel. Sessions at the opera house include a monster camp fire addressed by Commander-in Chief James Tanner. A flag day observance is planned for June 14 with decorations urged for businesses schools and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Harper
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Boone
Department of Iowa Grand Army of the Republic
Butler Hotel
Council of Administration
Opera House
Geo. A. Newman
J. E. Wildman
W. Reynolds
Thos. Graham
W. P. ‘Twombly
Geo. A. Linham
James Tanner
Tabernacle
Western Passenger Association
E. B. Woodruff
Yesterdays Baseball Results Across Leagues
National League games saw Chicago defeat Brooklyn 2 to 1 and New York beat Cincinnati 4 to 1. St Louis topped Boston 5 to 3 while Pittsburgh won 5 to 4 over Philadelphia. American League results had Philadelphia 1 Chicago 0 and New York 5 Cleveland 4 with Washington routing Detroit 5 to 0 and St. Louis 9 Boston 5. Minor leagues and others listed notable scores from Milwaukee to Lincoln and Des Moines to Keokuk with several extra innings and rain-shortened games.
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National Line
New York
Chicago Zl
Philadelphia
Pittsburg St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Detroit A
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington Ee
Chicago Boston
American Association
W. L Pet
Toledo
Cukeavenwecke
WIM Agkocs
Columbus
Kansas City Caves
St. Paul
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Dubuque
Springfield
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Rock Island
Decatur
Bloomington
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
Burlington
Oskaloosa
Waterloo Ereer
Boone
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Chicago
Pittsburg
Washington
Detroit
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Sports Matchups List From Midweek Schedule
Philadelphia at Chicago. New York at Pittsburg. Brooklyn at St Louis. Boston at Cincinnati. Chicago at Washington. St Louis at New York. Detroit at Philadelphia. Cleveland at Boston.
Freight steamer Lewiston released after reef grounding
The freighter Lewiston stranded on a reef ten miles north of Chicago harbor last night was released this morning uninjured. The ship had run aground near Chicago, but no damage or injuries were reported.
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Bett
Chicago
Ill
Lewiston
Chicago Harbor
Despondent worker in city attempts suicide with poison
Fred McCoy of the Roach Musser sash and door factory drank two tablets of corrosive sublimate in a morning crisis at the Scott House. He was saved by prompt medical aid from Dr. Klein and is expected to recover, after a spell of despondency linked to alcohol struggle.
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Fred McCoy
Scott
Klein
Mr. McCoy
Roach-Musser
Muscatine Delegation Heads to Des Moines Assembly
Muscatine will be represented at the Presbyterian general assembly in Des Moines from today through Sunday May 27 by Rev Z A Elliott Dr E H King Mrs E H King Mr and Mrs J B Hudson and W P Crawford They plan to depart tomorrow morning A published program will be followed and the assembly is expected to be of great interest Dr King also plans to attend the state medical convention in Des Moines
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Muscatine
Presbyterian General Assembly
Des Moines
Z. A. Elliott
Presbyterian Church
E. H. King
J. B. Hudson
W. P. Crawford
King
Honorary Discharge Sought for Civil War Veteran Mulford
Wilton Iowa May 16 Mrs J B Mulford receives a letter from Congressman A F Dawson stating the military affairs committee favors an honorable discharge for J B Mulford a Civil War soldier. The roll error by the mustering officer led to his name being dropped and Dawson notes prior attempts failed in the senate.
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Wilton
J. B. Mulford
A. F. Dawson
Committee On
Senate
Dawson
Mulford
Country Home of M Droil Destroyed by Fire
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the country home of M Droil near Hills Iowa with most contents lost. Loss placed at 3000 dollars and insurance small. A defective flue is believed responsible. Local Iowa City report dated May 16 Special.
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M. Droil
Hills
Iowa
Iowa City
Popular Excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central will operate a popular excursion Saturday May 19 leaving Elrick Junction at 7 52 p m arriving Minneapolis 8 25 a m and St Paul 9 00 a m for 4 50 round trip Tickets good to return on any train until May 22 A tourist sleeper will be attached and reservations available through agents See bills or ask ticket agents for details The lakes and parks offer extensive recreation on this trip.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
Frank Schaffer and Son Travel to Davenport on Firefly
Frank Schaffer and his son Harold were aboard the Firefly this noon bound for Davenport where the elder Schaffer will spend the day handling business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schaffer
Harold
Davenport
Delicious summer drinks of all kinds
Advertisement for beverages by J. G. Barger located at 420 Mulberry offering a variety of summer drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Barger
Iowa Central Special Excursions For Various Cities
The notice lists special excursion fares from Iowa Central to Portland Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis Springfield Louisville and Louisville Ky for meetings and events. Tickets go on sale June 2 then etc with limits on return dates and small extensions for a fee. Contact A B Cutts G F P T A Minneapolis for full rates and train service details.
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Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Seattle
Puget Sound
Hotel Men's Association
California
Boston
Mass
American Medical Association
Des Moines
Iowa
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Cheap New Haven Trips From Chicago Direct and Via NYC
Nickel Plate Road advertises cheap rail rates to New Haven Connecticut from Chicago for June 2 3 4 and 6 with an extended return limit to June 30. For details contact room 298 No 113 Adams St Chicago.
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New Haven
Conn
Chicago
New York City
Nickel Plate Road
Adams St
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Germany
John Schmidt
John Umlandt
Kansas Street
Europe
Ivy Ryan
Garfield
John Fischer
Fairport
J. W. Brockton
Old Sodiers
Katie Henderson
Clinton Street
Bellevue Hospital
Cresco
East 2Nd St
Grand Army
Har
Tanner
B. E. Lilly
Quickmeal
Leysen's Shoe Store
Fromage D’isigne
Fromage de Brie
Neufchatel
NEW Cheese Store
417 Mulberry St
Alfred Linder
Brautz’s Bakery
Iowa Avenue
Hohler Bros
Business College
Oxfords
B. Schmidt
Chestnut Street
Herm Gremmel
Lincoln
Denver
Sioux City
Iowa League
Boone—Boone
Waterloo
National League
American League
E. Second St
West Liberty
G. H. Waldron
C. E. Crow
Osteopath
East Second Street
Hine Bros
Neidig's Book Store
The
Muscatine Savings Bank
Minn
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Illinois
German Baptist Brethren
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis, Minn
Geo. Eitman
J. L. Pentzer
E. 2Nd Street
W.F. Miksch
Miksch
W. F. Miksch
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