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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
6
The Republicans of the First Ward will meet at the Excelsior hose house on Monday evening October 6 at 8 o'clock to select 18 delegates for the township convention on October 16 and to transact other business as needed. Wm. Van Zyl, Committeeman.
The Republicans of the Second Ward meet at City Hall on Monday October 6 at 8 pm to select 20 delegates for the township convention on October 10 and to handle other business. Chas P Hanley, Committeeman.
The Republicans of the Third Ward will meet at the Rescue Hose House on Monday evening October 6 at 8 o'clock to select 22 delegates for the Republican township convention on October 10 and to handle any other business arising at the caucus. Luther M. Woods.
The Republicans of the Fourth ward will meet at the Relief Hose House on 19 delegates to transact business including a caucus to discuss party matters. Frank Fisher is listed as a participant.
The offer lists a 19.00 Boston and return fare via Nickel Plate Road from October 7 to November 12 with 50-cent ticket deposit, three daily trains with sleeping cars, and dining meals priced 35 to 11.6 cents. City ticket offices at 111 Adams St. Chicago and agent John Y. Calahan, 113 Adams St., Chicago.
State executive council in Des Moines orders county assessors to raise real estate valuations for 1903 taxes. Notices urge assessment figures to reflect high market prices, citing Muscatine County data and a history of underassessment since 1901. Officials warn council will raise values if local returns fall short.
West Liberty Iowa notes a calm start to October with little fuss over weddings or parties. A woodlands picnick drew a small elder group, and daily attendance at the Seeder Rabbits carnival included Mrs J E McIntosh and her mother Mrs Wilshire along with Harry Hormel and Miss Minnie and Rae McCaw. several others plan activities ahead.
In Wilton Iowa on October 3 Miss Mary Florence Anger of Grinnell will lead vocal music at the college. Visitors include Miss Maud McCleary from Rock Island and Mrs. Alice Carter from Chicago. Several local departures and visits follow with musical solos and a season opening reception hosted by Mrs. Geo Bannick and Mrs. Ella Moynahan.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for digestion, claiming they digest food fully to restore stomach vigor. It emphasizes they do not irritate bowels like cathartics and promote regular meals with one or two tablets after eating.
Anger and Miss Rosina Kielbach will take place at the college chapel next Thursday evening.
Sweetland Iowa reports Gettert brothers threshed for William Pantel on Wednesday afternoon. The town notes a new pastor Rev Joseph R Hanley was welcomed by a large congregation last Sunday. Mrs Howe and daughter Mabel moved to Kirkman Iowa.
Riverside residents headed to Iowa City for the Gallaugher murder trial and for trading. H L Smith plans a brick addition to Hotel Riverside. Mrs Mike Thomas left for Burlington. Rama Knettel and Miss Mary Droll wed at the Riverside Catholic church. Rev. Wheeler from Muscatine plans home in Marshalltown and is well regarded here. A local man offers $500 to his son to marry, describing the suitor as honest and hardworking.
Columbus City reports on residents traveling to events and visiting relatives. R S Johnston travels to Springfield Illinois for the state fair. Rev McCrea and family return from Indiana. Ralph Hunt visits friends in town. Lyman Huff and Agnes visit Cedar Rapids for Orville Sipe carnival. Mrs Ligget and Mrs Cora Berry depart after visiting the Cutcomb home. Alma Johnston shows typhoid fever improvement. Nina Orris visits Washington with Ora Orris. Mr Burns attends funeral of son in law George Sparter. Mina Johnston goes to Washington for two weeks. Lou Moore visits Cedar Rapids to see her daughter Maggie and the carnival. J F Bowman and William Whicker travel to Muscatine. Mr Thorley remains ill.
The review highlights A Bunch of Keys a lively elastic vaudeville act staged by manager Bothner who blends musical numbers with comic interruptions. It also notes the Wood Ward team bringing Two Merry Tramps to town with strong prior season acclaim and audience approval.
A big company presents an enjoyable comedy drama with an operatic orchestra and brass band in a street parade style show at popular prices. Uncle Josh Spruceby makes his bow on October 7 promising a fun evening with specialties and a sensational saw mill climax.
The play Richard Carvel with Andrew Robson in the title role has achieved enormous success nationwide and in Canada. The reviewer suggests the triumph proves the play is well written and well acted, and that the spirit of 1776 still burns in American hearts. Grand Opera House Wednesday October 8.
Nickel Plate offers special round trip to New York with tickets on sale October 3 through October 6. Travel must depart New York by October 14. Reserve sleeping car space by contacting John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St., Chicago.
The Republicans of Montpelier township will hold a caucus October 6 at 2 p.m. at Pine Mill to nominate township officers and address related business. Julius Welsch is the committeeman.
Miss Edith and Esther Kemper spent Sunday at the Wunderlich home. The Kemper brothers fished Tuesday evening and reported a nice time. Mrs. Gatton visited Muscatine to care for her ill grandson while Mamie Wunderlich's group joined John Kemper home. Whistle delivered potatoes to Muscatine Monday.
Frank Freeman, who spent the summer shelling near Prairie du Chien, arrived home satisfied with the season. He secured several good pearls and a rare, valuable one, which is said to be worth much money. Freeman reportedly refused an offer of $1,000 for the prized gem.
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