This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
4
An advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and nervous disorders. It claims widespread elite use by millionaires bankers and merchants and cites Mrs Hickey as a long term invalid cured after six years in a wheelchair.
An advertisement touts cotton fabrics in rich colors labeled Diamond, Dve, and Cotton ton. It promises colorfastness and resistance to crocking and binut like finishes, appealing to shoppers seeking sturdy, long lasting materials.
Clarence V Powell died last night at the home of Ed Bains on East Seventh street after months of illness from consumption. Born in the county on April 8, 1886, he is survived by brother Burton Powell and sisters Mrs Nannie Warren and Miss Clara Powell. Funeral at A M E church Sunday at 2 p m conducted by Rev Taylor with pallbearers Robi Evans Will Shackleford J K Moore Henry Sea and Walter Sea.
The jury deliberates on Kid Noble charged with killing Tom Morgan in Muscatine Iowa. Instructions define reasonable doubt, direct and circumstantial evidence, and the three possible verdicts murder in the first degree murder in the second degree or manslaughter with guidance on intent and malice aforethought and on how to render a written verdict.
Grace English Lutheran on Iowa Avenue at Sixth Street invites worshipers. Rev. J. L. Murphy pastor. Sunday services at 10 30 a m with sermon for the day. Evening service at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m. You are warmly invited to worship with us.
No services at Park Avenue M E Church due to ongoing repairs on the church building.
Muscatine’s Hine Bros. haberdashery boasts a modern daylight hat store and up to date display. The shop features constant fresh stock with weekly orders, a wide range for men and boys, and a prominent summer lineup of shirts neckwear and straw hats including Panama and Coronation styles.
Trinity Church observes Holy Communion at 7:30 am on Whitsunday. Sunday school at 9:30. Morning prayer litany and sermon at 10:45. Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30. Litany Friday at 7:30. No service at All Saints Chapel Tuesday evening. Rector F. F. Beckerman.
The Rev. H. Russell Greaves will preach morning and evening with the theme Joy In Suffering. Sunday school begins at 1 45 with B Y P U at 6 30. The pastor also leads a men’s class at 1 45 in the afternoon.
The program includes scripture, prayer, and performances by the church quartet and soloists. Featured pieces include God is a Spirit, Meditation offertory, Even Me, How Lovely Are the Messengers, What Are These, and a Mendelssohn selection. The Vanderpoel Church quartet and Miss Eva Baker on organ perform with listed soloists and choir.
First Congregational Church sets 10 30 a m for morning worship with sermon Christ's Watchword and Ours. Sabbath school at 1 30 p m with orchestra and song. Pastor's class in church parlor. Young People's Endeavor at 3 p m. Evening union service at Presbyterian church. Public invited. H D Herr pastor.
The church on the corner of Sycamore and Fifth streets will hold Sunday school at 11 15 a m led by the pastor. A devotional meeting is scheduled for 7 30 p m followed by a Christian Endeavor union service at the Presbyterian church. A prayer meeting occurs Thursday at 7 p m all are invited.
Corner Mulberry and Sixth streets invites parishioners to Sabbath school at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 40 and evening service at 7 30 led by pastor B Hix at 616 E 6th street before the quarterly meeting. Charles Leu to lead Y P C U devotional at 6 30 pm. Members urged to attend.
Third street and Iowa avenue invites all. Pastor C L Stafford preaches at 7 30 PM. Sabbath evening song service by the choir at 7 30 PM. Classes meet 9 30 AM and 12 PM. Sabbath school at 2 PM with song service and orchestra. Intermediate and Junior Leagues 3 PM Epworth League 6 34 PM. Seats free and welcoming.
The Musserville Methodist church posts a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 15 a m class meeting at 11 15 a m junior league at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 35 p m theme sound to the burden of sin Epworth League Devotional Tuesday at 7 46 p m prayer meeting and brotherhood Bible study Thursday at 7 80 p m Public invited. Pastor W L Clapp.
Whit Sunday morning service at German Evangelical Church scheduled for May 18 with confirmation to follow the 10 30 a m service format and observance.
Evening service at 7 30 p m All Germans are cordially invited J Jans pastor the text notes a church notice inviting the German community to worship.
Sunday service at 11 a m. at the First Church of Christ Scientist corner Sixth and Walnut streets. Subject is Soul and Body and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
Sunday school begins at 9 15 a m. Preaching by Rev H D Herr at 3 15 p m An earnest invitation extended to all living convenient to the chapel.
The Muscatine Ministerial Association will meet at the Y M C A on Monday at 10 30 a m Ministers from the city and surrounding area are invited C L Stafford serves as president.
When you want clothes cleaned and pressed or shoes shined visit the New Panitorium run by Luellen Bros at 222 Fast Second Street, next to Grand Hotel.
Ben Black was a passenger on the Western this morning heading to his Nichols home to spend the day.
A historical ad claims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthens expectant mothers, reduces nausea and anxiety, and enables painless birth with easy recovery. It asserts no narcotics and offers free correspondence with medical advice from Buffalo New York. Testimonials praise prior miscarriages healed and successful healthy babies after use. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets also cure dizziness and sick headache.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.