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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1902

Page

2

Encampment Closes as Crocker Brigade Plans Fall Reunion

Des Moines reports the G A R department of Iowa adjourned after officers were chosen and resolutions passed. A Crocker Brigade gathering at the Odd Fellows hall discussed plans for a large Muscatine reunion next fall and estimated about 1650 Crocker veterans may still be living. Also notes rail service promos and a veteran university support initiative.

Des Moines Department of Iowa John Lindt Council Bluffs N. S. Durgan Cresco Joseph Mallison Fonda J. Amos Shaffer Keokuk R. Ferguson Parkersburg Council of Administration Cedar Rapids Mason City Clara Barton Sons of Veterans’ National University Crocker Brigade Odd Fellows Col. Rood Mt. Vernon

Brigade reunion drive faces address gaps in Muscatine

Suggestions urge brigade members to contact others about attending the Muscatine reunion. The main challenge is obtaining proper addresses due to no established directory and many notices already lost. Leaders aim for the largest possible turnout.

Muscatine

Decoration Day in Nichols Parade and Opera House Program

Nichols Iowa May 23 Decoration day events begin with a 1 pm parade featuring the band old soldiers students Masons Royal Neighbors Modern Woodmen Rebekahs and Odd Fellows. Afterward a program at the opera house includes song invocation address remarks music and benediction with flowers left at John Nicola's home Thursday afternoon.

Opera House Nichols Royal Neighbors Modern Woodmen Rebekahs Odd Fellows America T. B. Keeppel M. F. Nolan H. C. Millice John Nicola Opera

Calfbound Library Prized by Western Millionaire

A Western millionaire proudly shows his calfbound library to a renowned novelist. The books are described as fine leather bindings in calf. the owner jokes that he personally killed all the calves. The remark highlights boastful vanity in a lighthearted exchange.

G. N Sol See W. M

Rector and Sporting Man Has Varied Career

Donald D. Donnan a lawyer trotting editor Episcopal rector and traveling salesman was arrested in Chicago on abandonment charges tied to separation suits in the Illinois circuit court. He had a varied career from law to trotting news to a stint as pastor at St. John's Irving Park.

W. G. Donnan Independence Chicago Luin Cole Donnan Donnan Mr. Donnan J. B. Hayes Prairie Avenue Jean B. Hayes Mr. Hayes D. D. Donnan Bishop McLaren St. John’s Episcopal Church Irving Park Donald D. Donnan University of Iowa Western Theological Seminary

Baseball scores and schedules from Thursday games

American League results Chicago 4 Boston 3 in ten innings. Cleveland 11 Philadelphia 9. Baltimore 3 Detroit 1. St Louis 9 Washington 1. National League Chicago 6 Philadelphia 5. Brooklyn 9 Cincinnati 5. Boston 7 St Louis 1. Pittsburgh 6 New York 0. Three League Rockford 4 Decatur 0. Rock Island 3 Bloomington 2. Terre Haute 5 Davenport 4. Cedar Rapids 5 Evansville 1. American and National League Today matchups listed with pairings and venues.

St. Louis Philadelphia GEO Niu OSI Baltimore Washington Chicago SO Nee Scabos Ogloe Brooklyn Cincinnati Petietelneia Sce Cccale Cova Terre Terulo Oak Tvarevis Bloomington Cedar Rapids Csesesss Cccas Decatur Boston Cleveland Detroit Pittsburg New York Rockford Rock Island Terre Haute Davenport Cedar

Medics Elect Officers at I S M A Session

The Iowa State Medical Association elected officers at its meeting in Des Moines on May 22. James T. Priestley was chosen president with Wm Jepson as vice president, D F Wher as second vice president, W L Cragn as secretary, W W Bean as assistant secretary, and W B Small as treasurer. Trustees named were Gersham H Hill and S F Mehler.

Iowa State Medical Association Des Moines James T. Priestley Wm. Jepson Sioux City D. F. Wher Ft. Madison W. L. Cragn Council Bluffs W. W. Bean W. B. Small Waterloo Gersham H. Hill Independence S. F. Mehler New London

Women Fight With Dirks In Ottumwa Street Clash

Ottumwa Iowa May 23 A jealous wife sparked a street fight that ended when she used dirks during the altercation in a residential block. Police reported injuries to both combatants and witnesses described a chaotic scene.

Ottumwa

Jealous Rage Left Miss Lamkin Slashed by Dirk

Mrs Lysle Russell attacked Miss Gladys Lamkin with a dirk on a city street. Lamkin sustained severe wounds and remains in hospital as Russell is jailed awaiting the district court trial progress. Lamkin had stopped Russell's husband on the street to inquire about the ongoing case. From a window Mrs Russell observed the scene and rushed out to strike.

the Swift Specific CO Atlanta Lysle Russell Gladys Lamkin

Florizel Reuter To Return Home For Farewell Recital

Davenport IA May 23 Word has been received that Florizel Reuter will reach home next Monday to prepare a farewell recital on Wednesday evening. He has enjoyed notable tour success with extended notices in The Toronto World and Buffalo press. Reuter, a local boy, has captivated audiences worldwide.

Davenport Florizel Reuter Toronto Canada Buffalo Express Buffalo Courier Buffalo Review

Citizens Railway and Light Company Incorporation in Muscatine

Notice announces organization of Citizens Railway and Light Company under Iowa law. Principal office Muscatine with authority to open branches. business includes street railways gas and electric works lighting and power. capital stock 600000 with 3000 paid in and rest to be issued. Indebtedness limit two thirds of capital. stockholder property exempt. Effective April 11 1902 for twenty years. nine directors serving after first May 1903 interim board until then.

Iowa Citizens Railway and Light Company Muscatine

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