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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1902

Page

4

Marriage Quietly Celebrated in Muscatine Society

Cook Magill. B. Cook and Mrs. Mary Magill wed quietly at 11 at the bride’s father Alex Jackson’s West Second street home. Rev. H. D. Herr officiated with no guests. The groom, a prominent Muscatine banker, and the bride depart by noon for Chicago then New York en route to Europe for two months.

Muscatine B. Cook Mary Magill Alex Jackson West Second Street H. D. Herr First Congregational Church Cook Cook, Musser and Co. Banking Company

Bar Delegates Convene in Davenport for District Nominees

The Seventh Judicial District bar calls a convention at Davenport Court House on June 18 1902 at 2 pm to nominate four district judge candidates for the general election. Each county keeps five delegates. county bars meet June 12 at 10 am to select delegates and alternates.

Bar Association of the Seventh Judicial District Davenport Muscatine Seventh Judicial District State of Iowa Scott County Court House Bar Clinton County S. C. Scott M. A. Walsh Jackson County W. C. Gregory C. W. Farr

Council Proceedings Note on Smallpox Case

In the journal the editor records Dr. J. D. Fulham stating he attended a smallpox case during council proceedings. The remark appears as part of a formal report on public health matters discussed by officials.

Mditor Journal Council J. D. Fulham

Court Opens June 3d District Term Judge Brannan On Bench

The June term of the district court will convene Tuesday June 3rd with Judge W F Brannan on the bench. No jury cases will be called and the grand jury does not meet this term. A list of new cases filed Saturday shows numerous civil and divorce actions including Evans vs Gladstone Kurtz vs Kurtz Ellsworth vs Ellsworth Benedict vs Benedict and many equity and law matters. The April term continues this week finishing criminal business and scheduling civil hearings, notably the injunction case Clymer Coldren vs City of Muscatine over Roach and Giesler franchise.

District Court W. F. Brannan Law McGaughey Guardian Benj. Meerdink Equity Max Dittman Et al City of Muscatine T. J. Harris Board of Review Emily L. Ellsworth Leon N. Ellsworth G. W. Norris Colonel Uhr Keystone Pearl Button Co Fred Boston Marguerite J. Viner Chas. W. Viner Gertrude E. Phillips Harry Phillips Josephine Benedict Joseph Benedict Huebinger Bebb Sycamore Second Streets Clymer A. Coldren City of Muscatine Roach & Giesler Coldren Roach Giesler Judge House

Statement on claimed smallpox visit at 305 East Fifth

John Neibert states no smallpox was found at his residence 305 East Fifth street and that Dr Ful lam did not visit. He requests correction of any mistaken claim regarding a visit to his home.

East Fifth Street Dr. Fullam John Neibert

Save the Flowers by Women’s Relief Corps

The Women’s Relief Corps urge donations of flowers for decoration day graves. They ask that participants save and bring towers and blossoms to the court square Thursday afternoon to create wreaths and bouquets for departed soldiers, accepting any style of bloom.

Women’s Relief Corps Court Square Woman's Relief Corps

Hardware merchants agree to summer early closing pact

Local hardware merchants adopt a 6 15 p m closing rule from May 22 to Oct 1 with Wednesday and Saturday exceptions. Any signer may withdraw at month end by notifying others. Signers include Jacob Fisch & Sons J A Bartemeier Thompson Bros G S Clapp Me Questen Sawyer Co and Gev B Fisch.

Jacob Fisch & Sons J. A. Bartemeier Thompson Bros G. S

Infant Clara Doering dies after brief illness

Little Clara Doering daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Doering of Butlerville dies at noon after a few days illness. She was born in this city January 28 1991. Funeral from the Butlerville residence Wednesday at 2 PM.

Clara Doering Wm. Doering Butlerville

Funeral for Theodore G Martin At Park Avenue Church

Theodore G. Martin was laid to rest Saturday at Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Members of the Mechanics' Aid society attended in a body with the Mechanics' band playing fitting music. Dr C L Stafford conducted the service. pall-bearers were William Steinbaugh Garrett Heezen M O Briggs Tori Ellenwood Charles Timm and Al Hoffman.

Theodore G. Martin Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Mechanics’ Aid Society Mechanics’ Band C. L. Stafford Methodist Church William Steinbaugh Garrett Heezen M. O. Briggs Tori Ellenwood Charles Timm al. Hoffman

U R E of P Meeting Notice for Company 12

All members of Company 12 are asked to attend tomorrow evening at 8 o clock per order of the captain. The notice calls for a company meeting and specifies the time for gathering.

Co. 12

Quarterly meeting at United Brethren church features sermon

The quarterly meeting was held yesterday at the United Brethren church. Dr. R. E. Williame, the presiding elder for this district from T's bon Iowa, preached two grand sermons that inspired the listeners. Communion was celebrated in the morning with a large attendance.

United Brethren Church R. E. Williame T ‘Sbon Iowa

Bankers Union Meet at Wittich's Store May 27

All members in good standing are urged to attend a meeting at Wittich's store on Tuesday May 27 for business of importance. The regular meeting of B P O E is tonight with work and full attendance desired.

Bankers’ Union Wittich’s

IOWA CENTRAL RATES FOR MEETINGS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Special meetings announced with reduced rates for travel to the National Educational Association annual gathering in Minneapolis July 7 to 11 at one fare plus 2.00 for round trip. An executive fee of 0.50 extends limit to September 1 1902. National Baptist Anniversaries in St. Paul May 20 to 28 1902 offer the same rate.

National Educational Association Minneapolis Minn National Baptist St. Paul

Travel fare notices and events sweep across Iowa and West

A long list of rail and excursion rates and deadlines for 1902 travels across Colorado Utah Iowa and Oregon with final return limits in late October and September. Principal cities include Peoria Farmington Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Junction Ogden Salt Lake City Portland Tacoma Seattle Des Moines Marshalltown and San Francisco. Details cover one fare plus fees and biennial and special group rates with varied final limits.

Peoria Eldora Colorado Utah Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Junction Ogden Salt Lake City Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Des Moines Iowa National Convention Travelers’ Protective Association of America Portland Ore Supreme Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen Young People’s Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church Tacoma Wash Marshalltown

Potatoes With Cheese Sauce

Pare and boil twelve potatoes then mash and season. Make a brawn butter sauce with two beaten eggs and cheese. Layer potatoes and sauce in a buttered dish, top with cheese, and bake in a hot oven until browned.

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Cook Magill Muscatine County T. R. Fitzgerald J. R. Hanley J. A. Hanley Joe R. Lare Davenport, Ia East Fourth Street J. H.munroe & Son Iowa Avenur Judge Brannan F. A. Evans Admr T. R. Gladstone Minnie Kurtz Benjamin Kurtz A. H. Fisher Harvey Varner Constable Lou I. Patterson James Madison Fred E. Norwood Chas. H. Schultz Margaret Schultz Jochim Hering Thomas F. Barrow Fred Giesler Harrigan Bros Flora Priester H. N. Ry Doering Theodore Martin Park Avenue Church Lewis Journal Iowa Central Rates Wal F. A. Neidig East Second St EV. Brandenburg Blanchard Meat Market Wheeler MY Late Mberlin Kispt & Co Miss Courtenay Morgan The Regal Iowa Avenue Geo. Kranz Leading Florist K. P. Building
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