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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1902

Page

5

Hallowe en Pranks Cause Citywide Mischief in Muscatine

Police report a spree of vandalism by youths 18 to 25 with extra guards patrolling. Highpoints include a bicycle climbing a power pole at Iowa avenue and Third street, a wagon dumped into Mad creek, torn fences and damaged property on Iowa avenue Oak and Seventh streets, and broken lamp posts.

Muscatine J. B. Hudson Nievel Iowa Avenue Fitzgerald Chester Lillibridge Third Street Second Street Mad Creek Hartman Walnut Street Fifth Oak Seventh Streets German Baptist Church Sixth Walnut Streets Fifth Street Sycamore Cedar Streets Hallowe’een

Banjo and Mandolin Club Opened First Regular Rehearsal

High school notes report the assembly routine continues with a pet dog causing only minor distraction to a few. The banjo and mandolin club held its first regular rehearsal on Wednesday afternoon signaling ongoing student activities.

Banjo and Mandolin Club

Democratic Meeting in Muscatine: Wade Speaks on Trusts

Judge Martin J. Wade, Democratic candidate for congress, addressed Muscatine at the Grand Opera House last night. He spoke about trusts and tariffs for about two hours, urging turnout and proposing tariff reform along Democratic lines amid lively outside student support.

Muscatine Grand Opera House Martin J. Wade Congress Wade Pauchet State University At Iowa City Opera House Clymer A. Coldren

Sultan of Sulu to Feature Grand Opera Orchestra Night

The Sultan of Sulu production at the Grand Opera House features a ten piece orchestra from the company. Manager Kemble will have election returns read or shown on cue during the performance. The show travels to Davenport Rock Island Muscatine with strong advance ticket sales.

Sulu Grand Opera House Chicago Sultan of Sulu Kemble Telegraph Company Stereothan Te Opera House Opera House Davenport Rock Island Muscatine

Senior class notes mix of music missteps and events

The article describes uneven orchestra practice with progress toward better music and a possible girls basketball team setup awaiting winter quarters. It also covers a Halloween party at Mary Fahey’s home, a senior class picnic, an island rowboat incident, and election of senior officers plus class pin ideas.

Cal Mary Fahey Jenks

Y M C A Men’s Meeting Led by General Secretary

The men’s meeting at the Y M C A will be led by the general secretary tomorrow at 3 30 pm. New song books arrive and will be used with special orchestra music. A social song service from 3 to 3 30 pm will feature the new songs. All men are invited to attend. After the regular meeting the religious work committee will meet.

Religious Work Committee

Lover's Lane at Grand Theatre Promises Wholesome Merriment

Clyde Fitch play Lover's Lane heads to Grand with the original production used nationwide. It enjoyed fourteen weeks at Park Theatre Philadelphia five months at Manhattan and Republic New York last summer in Chicago and Atlantic City last month. The piece is described as wholesome and merry with lively children and abundant laughter.

Lover's Lane Clyde Fitch Grand Park Theatre Philadelphia Manhattan Republic New York Chicago Atlantic City

Muscatine High School Forms Ten-Member Mandolin Orchestra

Muscatine High School students organize a ten member mandolin orchestra with Lee Greenway as manager and Prof. Geo Chase as instructor. Members include Will Kaiser Clarence Schmidt Alma Kohlhammer Margaret Meerdink Fred Hoffman Harry Fiske Lee Greenway Will Apple Frank Butler Chester Richards. Additional members expected soon.

Muscatine High School Will Kaiser Clarence Schmidt Alma Kohlhammer Margaret Meerdink Fred. Hoffman Harry Fiske Lee Greenway Will Apple Frank Butler Chester Richards Geo. Chase

Eagle Lodge Members Called to Berry Funeral

Eagle Lodge No. 10 members are asked to attend a funeral for Berry in South Muscatine with a 1 o'clock Sunday meeting to discuss the call. Per order.

Eagle Lodge No. 10 Berry South Muscatine

Arthur Whitelaw Stars in McFadden's Row of Flats

Arthur Whitelaw, portraying Tim McFadden, is praised as a comedian with a strong fan draw. The actor is noted as a top singing and dancing performer and a skilled monologist, a rare trifecta in show business.

Arthur Whitelaw Tim McFadden McFadden

Harry Parsons Visits City on Business

Oaksville resident Harry Parsons arrived in the city today for business. He toured local offices and planned meetings with regional partners during his visit.

Harry Parsons Oaksville

Mull's Grape Tonic Promises Cure For Constipation

An advertisement claims Mull's Grape Tonic cures constipation and related maladies, offering a sample bottle by mail and detailing benefits such as better sleep, weight gain, and restored strength. It cites Dr. Traubenkurs origins and notes prominent availability through druggists at 50 cents per bottle.

Mull Jas. W. Turner Germany America Lichtning Medicine Co Rock Island Til Havercamp’s

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