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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
8
William McCloskey, who was knocked down by a police club while resisting an officer, has regained consciousness after weeks in a semi conscious state. Doctors call it remarkable he survived a large head blood clot. The case followed the assault on Harry Shepard by Officer Springborn.
Mr and Mrs David Darr will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Wednesday November 25 at Hoopes Hall in Muscatine. The couple, married Thanksgiving Day in Knoxville Illinois, have lived in Muscatine about ten years and will be joined by their two sons J M Darr Emory Darr and daughter Mrs Grace Painter along with other relatives for a family reunion style program.
C M Ellinwood urged the First Baptist Church Brotherhood to convert individuals through personal contact. He argued Jesus commanded this, preaching alone is insufficient, and personal effort is key. he also outlined essential practices for effective outreach. Ellinwood spoke later at community events and planned rallies through Friday.
Wounds heal without danger of blood poisoning with Bucklen's Arnica Salve a healing wonder sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 25 cents.
A Des Moines jury awarded Crystal Oil Company $6,120 in a district court verdict against Standard Oil Company. The suit claimed unfair methods damaged Crystal Oil’s business.
The Fifty Fourth regiment officers opened a school of instruction in the Commercial Hotel parlors with about twenty officers present. Major Lucas, Captain Ball and Captain Norton led papers on medical matters, company command, and lieutenant duties. An afternoon session featured Major Lucas on Small Arms Practice and Fort Riley observations. Major Howell of Iowa City will speak on preparations for inspection of home station. The meeting concludes tomorrow.
Morning Sun Illinois reports social visits and travel notes. R M Bragg rode to Monmouth Tuesday. W H Hungate of Columbus Junction visits in town. Mrs Mary Wallace and Mrs J A Kennedy visit relatives. Geo Peterson of Oskaloosa visits Monday. Miss Della Curran returns from Newton Iowa. A H Rowe departs for Boise City Idaho. Mrs Chas Tustison of Kewanee visits this week. A E Mellinger of Chicago visits. M Ochiltree visits Burlington Monday.
W C Brown senior vice president of the New York Central told F W Upham president of the Illinois Manufacturers association in Chicago that railroads have agreed to a 3 percent freight rate increase. This replaces the threatened 10 percent rise that spurred shipper opposition. Brown will seek a joint committee of roads and shippers to discuss the new rates.
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