Photo dispute sparks threats at Griffin fish market
Miss Mary Barger recounts visiting John Schroeder at the Griffin fish market to reclaim a photograph from their broken engagement. She admits threats but denies intent to kill, says Schroeder is a coward, and claims she would have acted if she wanted harm. She alleges Schroeder has multiple relationships and warns she will obtain the picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barger
John Schroeder
Griffin
Schr
Oak Street
Miss Barger
Schroeder
Evening Journal
Schreder
Memorial at Montezuma G A R Plans Thursday Exercises
Memorial services were observed in the Montezuma opera house with Rev. A S Leech delivering the sermon. The singing came from sons and daughters of veterans. The G A R will hold special exercises next Thursday to decorate graves.
Rates to Cripple Creek for Trans-Mississippi Congress
Rail lines across the Trans Mississipp territory set July 16 to 21 fares to Cripple Creek Colorado for delegates and wives. The twelfth annual Trans Mississipp i Commercial Congress aims to be the largest yet with mountain sightseeing and a high altitude session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Mississippi
Cripple Creek
Colo
Colorado
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Shiloh Church Program and Local Visits
A community entertainment at North Prairie church by the Wilton German English college male quartet delighted attendees. Lena Frevermuth returned home from a pleasant visit with relatives at Poster, while Fred Kaufman and family hosted relatives from Cedar County. Mr. and Mrs. Freyermuth and Mr. and Mrs. Barnard, Otto and others visited Davenport and Muscatine. The community attended Fred Miller Sr.’s funeral at Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
North Prairie Church
Wilton
Lena Frevermuth
Poster
Fred Kaufman
Cedar County
J. Freyermuth
Ben Greiner
Muscatine
Henry Freyermuth
Ed. Barnard. Jr
George Otto
Davenport
Fred Miller
Moscow
United States Trade in Austria Reported by Consuls
Frederic Emory announces the next chapter of Commercial Relations of the United States for 1900. Consul Mahin reports Bohemian glass loses US market share to American competition while American machinery lags in Bohemia. He notes Virgin field for US agricultural implements and strong Austrian regard for US machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frederic Emory
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
State Department
United States
Austria
Mahin
Reichenberg
Hossfeld
Trieste
Bohemia
Riverside notes and social items from May
A Fort Wayne man sells county and township rights with a patent farm gate. Howard Law traveled to Washington. John Ford and family visited from West Liberty. his wife and children joined. A lost buggy whip is claimed. pants owner asked to prove ownership. Decoration Day plans set with Rev Pain delivering the oration and a martial band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoffman
Davenport
Rogie
Klondike
Rev Pain
Shane
Clara Nicola
Washington
Lehigh Valley Route Offers Stopovers at Buffalo
Train line from Chicago to New York and Philadelphia via Niagara Falls and Buffalo allows stop-overs at Buffalo on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia. Beautiful lakes rivers and mountains describe the traversed region.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
French Drink More Wine Under New Liquor Law
Paris on May 28 reports that Finance Minister Callaux announced at a cabinet council that the new liquor law reducing taxes on wines and ciders boosted overall consumption by 50 percent in the first four months. White wine has largely replaced absinthe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Callaux
Detective eyes arrest in Edison kidnapping threat
A detective pursuing suspects who sent a letter threatening to kidnap Thomas A. Edison’s daughter hopes to arrest today. A prominent Orange business man remains under surveillance as the case tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
N. J
Thos. A. Edison
Dr Pierce Healing Claim: Golden Medical Discovery
An advert asserts collapse stems from malnutrition and digestive illness, not overwork, and promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. A testimonial from G B Bird of Burnside, WV claims digestion, liver issues, and insomnia improved after four bottles, with prolonged use leading to permanent cure.
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Pierce
Golden Medical
G. B. Bird
Burnside, Putnam Co
W. Va
Nearby Town News from Moscow and Surroundings
A.M. Houseman and wife visited relatives in Moscow. Fred Miller’s funeral was held at the M E church with Rev. Crull conducting and burial in Klein cemetery. Ceremonies honor soldiers Friday May 31 with oration by Rev. Crull. Ice cream social raised funds for decoration day. Sunday school and Children’s Day programs planned at the Moscow church and across the river. Mrs. C T Hain returned home after an operation in Muscatine.
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Moscow
A. Houseman
W. Fryberger
Fred Miller
L. A. Crull
M. E
Klein
Rev. L. A. Crul
Sweetland
Moscow M. EB
C. T. Hain
Muscatine
Ida Drake Improves as Iowa City Event Gladdens
Merry time and music were enjoyed by attendees. Ida Drake is slowly improving in Iowa City. Mrs. I. N. Walton of Muscatine tends to Mrs. Nelson. Edith Hoover of Muscatine helps Miss Zella Rock.
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Iowa City
Ida Drake
I. N. Walton
Muscatine
Nelson
Edith Hoover
Zella Rock
Reduced Rate Meetings Announced Across the Midwest
Train rates offered for a series of gatherings in 1901 including St. Paul Minnesota head camp M W of A June 11 one fare. military surgeons U S May 29-31. American Academy of Medicine June 1-5. American Medical Assn June 4-7. Iowa G A R encampment Dubuque June 4-6. Pan Am Exposition Buffalo May 1 to November 1 with 5 10 and 30 day options. Contact C L P Gould agent for details.
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M. W
Military Surgeons of
U. S
American Academy of Medicine
American Medical Ass'n
Dubuque
Department of Iowa
G. A. R. Iowa
Mit
Buffalo
N. Y
Co. M. Gould
Cedar Valley Social Roundup and Illness News
In Cedar Valley Miss Madge Stuart visits home with Miss Katie Flater for weekend. Mrs. Samuel McGowan returns home after six weeks ill health. Mrs. Kate Nelson declines, with little hope of recovery, as Miss Zella Rock shows gradual improvement. Grandma Drake enjoys a ride out. J F Swain visits from Grandview amid aunt Kate Nelson’s illness. Mrs. Aaron Park and daughter Stella visit. social at M E church May 29 with a short program. Dance held recently at Thomas McIntire Sr.’s new home drew a large crowd.
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Cedar Valley
Madge Stuart
Independence
Katie Flater
Samuel McGowan
Elmer
Kate Nelson
Muscatine
M. G. Swain
Zella Rock
Grandma Drake
M. G. Swann
Grandma
J. F. Swain
Grandview
Aaron Park
Wilton
Stella
M. E
Thomas McIntire, Sr
Cedar Bethel Notices Include Visits and Church Attendance
Cedar Bethel May 28 Clyde Foster and sister Myrtle spent Sunday with Henry and Ina Lupton. Mr. and Mrs. McCormick and their little son attended church Sunday morning. Miss Collie George returned home after two weeks with Mrs. Henry Wagner in Cedar Bottom. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wagner are visiting nearby. Rev. Wilson had dinner at Leonard George's. Myrtle Foster and Ina Lupton visited Dora Dickey Sunday afternoon. Maggie Lupton and daughter Ina were in Letts Monday morning.
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Cedar Bethel
Clyde Foster
Myrtle
Henry
Ina Lupton
Manufacturing Industries Wanted on Iowa Central Line
Substantial inducements are offered for manufacturing or other industries at several points on the Iowa Central railway with good facilities and natural advantages. Seekers should contact Geo. S. Batty general passenger and ticket agent Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Quintilian Wisdom on Timing and Action
A brief quotation reflecting on timing, noting that delaying action often makes beginnings late. It highlights the idea that careful planning should precede deeds to avoid missed opportunities and regret.
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Quintilian
The Best Antiseptic Healer 10-DO Promoted
An advertisement touts 10-DO as superior antiseptic for cuts wounds ulcers burns and scalds claiming it heals quickly without a sear and offers broader use than three other antiseptics. Price 25 cents a box at all druggists.
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Conara
Tatatatar
Hershey Lumber Co
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C. B. Fuller
F. Giesenhaus
Osteopath
Myrtle D. Harlan
Iowa Ave
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Counsul Mahin
America
Riverside
Edison
Bernie, Clarrk Co
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Pepsin Syrup Company
Monticello
Arkansas
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Dr. Caldwell
Beirne
F. M. White
J. W. Yeaver
Dr. Caldwells
Monticello, Ils
Special Corps of Correspondents
St. Paul, Minn
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Geo. B. Fisch
J. Carskaiinr
D.b. Speagherty
Chas
First National Bank
Cook
Musser
Banking and
Muscatine, Iowa
Hershey State
Francia Pres
Henry Jayne Vice
Pres
L.G& Burnett
Lars Hershey Eady
Mira Hershey
P. W. Prancis
Henry Jayne
LL & Brenett
First Nation’! Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
Cashier
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D. V Jackson
J. B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
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