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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1903

Page

8

Hobart M. Cable piano sold exclusively by J. J. Griffith

Local notes report the Hobart M. Cable piano sold exclusively by J. J. Griffith. A field meet for high school teams is set for tomorrow at the fair grounds at 2 o clock. Several residents travel for business or leisure, while track work near Richland and riverfront visits are noted. militia camps may occur at Cedar Rapids per Col. Caughlan.

Hobart M. Cable Piano J. J. Griffith Cedar Rapids H. D. Caughlan Caughlan Des Moines Byers Fort Riley Eas Ottumwa Courier

Railroad Rumble

The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway plans Kansas City cut off trains starting June 1 from Muscatine to Washington Iowa thirty four miles using Rock Island tracks to Muscatine Sudbury and St Paul lines beyond. Construction is unfinished and service unlikely before Oct 1.

Moline Mail Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Kansas City Muscatine Washington Iowa Rock Island Sudbury St. Paul Washington Journal Milwaukee Railway

Townsends Studio Open Until Decoration Day

High school and Co. C field meet discussed local hours for Townsends Studio open until 4 p m Saturday for Decoration day Not open Sundays. The St Louis Line engine No 12 pulled the second section of freight 95 through the city this morning. Miss Aleta Barger goes to Montezuma for Ethel Sheleys graduation. Attorney Roy C Brown in from aew to Sigourney to Muscatine. Mrs A E Othmer visits Davenport from the Helen Blair. Local A O CU W meeting with William Narvis present eighteen new applications received for membership.

St. Louis Rock Island Aleta Barger A. J. Barger East Sixth Street Montezuma Ethel Sheley Montezuma High School Roy C. Brown Aew Sigourney Muscatiny A. E. Othmer Davenport Helen Blair A. Othmer West Seventeenth Street Prder Davenport Times W. M. Stark the League Ione Hoopes F. Hoopes E. Hoopes Mandolin Club Maud Settlemire Minnie Brown R. Stineman W. A. Cooper Q. T. Howard Fred Hoopes Steinman Girls Mandolin Club Essie McCleary Sam Kendig Carrie Steineman Joe Kendig Geo. LaCornu W. Cooper Edward Jones L. Dockwood I. McKoskey R. Concannon L. DeCamp A. DeCamp E. Wright P. Mell L. McCleary G. McCormick Vail Sam Fisher Chicago Harry Gillmore Fisher Franklin Street Chas. Graham Sampson Street Philip LaCorna Latham Walton Streets Nebraska John LaCornna Bert Warren Oregon Street Woodville Texas Curby Lumber Company South Muscatine Lumber and Box Company Owen Smith South Muscatine William Royster Hershey Avenue Fred Dehlinger Bismark Street Cr. F. Wenzer Burlington Franklin School Verna Randleman Verna Mabel Steinfurt Ethel Steinfurt Sredia Stocker Mamie Johnson Mildred Johnson

Presbyterians Talk About Congregational Union Prospects

The Presbyterian general assembly in Los Angeles backs closer ties with Reformed churches and considers cooperation with Congregational churches for possible federation. In Muscatine discussions, local Congregational leaders show interest in negotiating a merger with First Presbyterian. The report, presented by Dr. Henry Van Dyke, urges correspondence with Reformed churches and practical plans for unity.

First Congregational Church Muscatine First Presbyterian Church Presbyterians Presbyterian General Assembly Los Angeles Henry van Dyke Princeton Presbyterian Coyle

Sewer Banquet Proposed for Iowa League Meet

Captain A K Raff city recorder has a letter from J A Walter of Waterloo urging Muscatine officials to attend the Sewer Banquet in Waterloo timed with the Iowa League of Municipalities meeting. The sewer completion is near and the subterranean event aims to be the convention’s social highlight. Mayor McNutt and other Muscatine officials plan to attend.

Waterloo Raff A. K. Raff City Recorder J. A. Walter Muscatine Iowa League of Municipalities United States McNutt

Pain Balm Praised For Rheumatism And Lumbago

Mrs. Anna Hagelgans of Tuckahoe New Jersey says Chamberlain's Pain Balm greatly benefits her family for rheumatism lumbago and sprained backs. She reports quick relief and high recommendations from others. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain Anna Hagelgans Tuckahoe N. J

Episcipalians Meet in Davenport Assembly Election

The Iowa Local Assembly of the Daughters of the King met in Davenport with light attendance as the second state meeting since the group formed a little over a year ago. Mrs. Will Bishop was re elected president and Rev. F F Beckerman attended from this city. Officers were chosen and past year work discussed. The Muscatine chapter formed four years ago has shown strong progress and promising future.

Iowa Assembly of the Daughters of the King Davenport Will Bishop F. F. Beckerman Episcopal Church Muscatine

New York Juvenile Asylum Seeks Graduate Addresses

The New York Juvenile Asylum asks for current addresses of its graduates in Muscatine and vicinity. Guardians or graduates will be informed about a new movement by sending a written request to Superintendent Charles D. Hilles at Amsterdam Avenue and 176th Street, New York City.

New York

Banks to Close for Decoration Day Saturday May 30

City banks announce a closing on Saturday May 30 in observance of Decoration Day. All banking services resume the following business day.

Nickel Plate Line Promises Speed and Comfort

Short line to the east offers three through express trains daily with vestibuled sleeping cars and American club meals priced up to $1.00. Service billed as equal to any between Chicago and the east. Chicago depot at Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue. City ticket office 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams Street, Room 298.

Nickel Plate Road Chicago Harrison Street Fifth Avenue Adams Street Auditorium Annex John Y. Calahan

Lafe Young Delivers Fourth of July Oration in Ottumwa

Lafe Young will deliver the Fourth of July oration at Ottumwa, presenting a patriotic address to townspeople and visitors gathered for the holiday celebration in the city.

Lafe Young Ottumwa

Illinois Central Machinists Strike Ends With Arbitration Pending

Illinois Central machinists at Fort Dodge walked off for higher wages then returned to work while arbitration is arranged. The action paused production but stalled by mediation seeks a settlement.

Illinois Central Fort Dodge

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