Local society notes and oddities from Muscatine
A mix of notices from Muscatine includes a marriage license for Harvey A. Morse and Agnes W. Hine, reminders about curing Brights Disease with Fultons medicine, and a furrier event by T Richter & Sons. Also reports travel of Anden Robson and a theater production of Richard Carvel with scenery, plus a giant cabbage head weighing 28 and a quarter pounds and measuring four feet seven inches around.
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F. Giesenhaus
Journal
Catarrh of the stomach claims and remedy
Common and obstinate catarrh of the stomach causes bloating sour risings and pressure on the heart with headaches and loss of appetite A recommended treatment is Stuart s Dyspepsia Tablets containing Dia stase Aseptic Pepsin Nux Golden Seal and fruit acids used after meals to promote complete digestion and relieve symptoms Local user testimony from Mrs R S Workman of Chicago praises the product and improved health with one box
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Harlanson
Stuart
R. S. Workman
Chicago
Ill
Library Board Seeks State Convention To Visit Muscatine
The P. M. Musser Public Library board voted to invite the Iowa State Library Association to meet in Muscatine in a year. Attending members Mrs. Jayne and Mrs. Emma L. Mahin will attend Grinnell’s meeting October 28 to 30. The board discussed hiring apprentices, Sunday hours, children's supervision, and adding a palm gift from Fred Daut, with plans to keep the library open noon to nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Musser Public Library
Jayne
Emma L. Mahin
State Library Association
State Association
Muscatine
State
Grinnell
Mahbin
Florence C. Schmidt
Grace Hix
Fred Daut
Musser
Engel
Location of government building debated in Washington
Muscatine residents await a Washington decision on Thursday about where to place the city government building. Three petitions for Stein lot Lilly lot and the lot across from the Court House compete with a $15 000 city market offer. The final choice hinges on these proposals and their backers.
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Muscatine
Washington, D. C
Stein
Court House
Market Square Way
Seal and Otter Garments Offered at 20 Percent Off
Advertises 20 percent savings on furs at B. E. Lilly's store on Thursday October 9 with emphasis on seal and otter garments as top quality.
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B. E. Lilly
Railroader Brought to Police Station After Head Wounds
A railroader employed by McIntosh Bros. was picked up by South Muscatine police after being found with head wounds. August Dietrich of Hershey Avenue filed charges for disturbing the peace after Dietrich said the man tried to pick a quarrel and struck him with a board. Dietrich then struck back with a potato fork or shovel, injuring the man. The case was set for a hearing in Justice Howe's court this afternoon and pending decision.
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South Muscatine
McIntosh Bros
Milwaukee
J. W. DeWolf
Dietrich
Hershey Avenue
Howe
Benefit Ball Planned for Striking Miners at Old Armory Hall
The Trades and Labor Assembly dance committee met to organize a benefit ball for striking anthracite miners at the old armory hall on Wednesday Oct 15. Committees will canvass the city from Thursday, Pauchet's orchestra will provide music, tickets cost five cents per couple, and solicitors urge supporters to buy tickets to aid the relief effort.
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Trades & Labor Assembly
Assembly Hall
Old Armory Hall
Pauchet
Two Kansas and Iowa cousins Visit Aunt in Topeka
Miss Maud Rehkoff of Topeka Kansas and her cousin Miss Josephine Tagen of Iowa City are visiting Miss Rehkoff's aunt Mrs J A Snider on East Hill.
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Maud Rehkoff
Topeka, Kan
Josephine Tagen
Iowa City
Miss Rehkoff
J. A. Snider
East Hill
U B Supper Planned by Ladies at Church Parlor
The U B ladies voted to host an autumn chicken pie supper in the church parlors on Tuesday October 14 from 5 to 8 pm. A real chicken pie will be served for 25 cents.
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U. B
Marriage in Mulberry Street Home Unites James Biles and Elizabeth Loefell
James A. Biles and Miss Elizabeth Loefell were married this morning at the Mulberry street home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Springer by Rev. W. L. Clapp of Musserville M E church. They will visit Davenport briefly before returning to live in the city. The ceremony united two local residents in a small, formal wedding setting.
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James A. Biles
Elizabeth Loefell
Mulberry Street
Jacob Springer
Davenport
W. L. Clapp
Musserville M. E
Preacher Goes Incognito as Tramp in Charity Test
Independence reports Rev. E. W. Mecum shaved beard, dressed as a tramp after a vacation to test church members generosity. He visited friends asking for food, half refused, sparking public reaction as he revealed the stunt.
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Independence
E. W. Mecum
Inquiry Into Coal Prices by Indianapolis Commercial Club
Indianapolis directors meet as John W. Kern offers a resolution to appoint a committee to investigate the rise in bituminous coal prices. The study aims to uncover causes and determine a remedy for the issue impacting the city.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Commercial Club
John W. Kern
Sage Survives Grave Illness Says Sage
New York Oct 8 Russell Sage faced a severe illness described as pneumonia risk but his rugged health prevailed. He was in grave condition last night yet improved rapidly today and is now considered out of danger.
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New York
Russell Sage
Federation of Labor Sets Address on Coal Strike
Washington Oct. 8 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor at its meeting yesterday appointed a subcommittee to draft an address to the public on the coal strike situation.
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Executive Council
Washington, D. C
The
American Federation of Labor
Mother Reunited as Daughter Reaches St. Louis
Mt. Ayr Oct 8 Mrs Dan Campbell of this city has received a letter from her daughter after more than forty years apart. She left last evening to join her in St Louis. When Mrs Campbell was four her parents separated and the father took the girl.
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Mt. Ayr
Dan Campbell
St. Louis
California breakthroughs claim cures for Brights disease and diabetes
A California study reports high recovery rates for Bright's disease and diabetes using new compounds. The message notes 87 percent average efficacy, urges readers to request reports, and mentions a sole local agent in Muscatine handling orders for urgent cases.
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Bright
California
Power House Shutdown Delays Streetcar Service
Commencing tomorrow between 12 30 and 12 50 p m the power house of the Citizens Railway and Light company will be shut down to make needed repairs. During that time there will be no cars run.
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Citizens’ Railway & Light Company
Grain and Produce Price List Snapshot
An extensive price sheet lists local market quotes for grain produce and flour. Items include corn at 55 60 cents, oats, wheat, rye, barley, hay, potatoes, fruits, vegetables, live stock, and dairy products with varying per unit prices across categories and grades.
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Illinois
Rio
Graham
Unclaimed Letters at Muscatine Post Office Week Ending Oct 7 1902
Postal list shows unclaimed mail for men including Gail Ball P B Blair W Boldt Winifred Bowers C E Hammond C A Hartman Jim Harris Milo Hendershot Fern Motser Joe Marshall H H Mills Thos Orr Alex Robinson Smith Brothers Wm P Smith Judge C H Sweeney. Ladies include Miss Daisy Dye Mrs C E Green Mrs William Hawn Miss Lizzie Koll Mrs Mary Leutzinger Annie Shultz. Foreign entry John Ohlsman. Callers must say Advertised to claim. from Wm L Roach P M.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Gail Ball
P. B. Blair
W. Boldt
Winifred Bowers
C. E. Hammond
C. A. Hartman
Jim Harris
Milo Hendershot
Fern Motser
Joe Marshall
H. H. Mills
Thos. Orr
Alex Robinson
Smith Brothers
Wm. P. Smith
C. H. Sweeney
Neighbors Pay Respect to Bereaved Family Visitors
Mr and Mrs Adam Schmidt Mrs Clark Crippen of New Boston and Mrs Dora Anderson of Aledo Illinois visit their sister Mrs F L Schwartfeger to extend sympathy after a recent bereavement.
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Adam Schmidt
Clark Crippen
New Boston
Dora Anderson
Aledo, Il
F. L. Schwartfeger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harvey A. Morse
Agnes W. Hine
Fulton
Thiesen
Geo. M. Titus
Hattie
Arthur Schmidt
West Cheer
Marilla Foster
Norfolk, Neb
Mrs. Swain
T. Richter & Sons Mfg
Court of Justice of the Peace
H. S. Howe
Butler
P. D. Hill
Tom Davidson
Worrel
Anden Robson
Rock Island
Richard Carvel
Opera House
Library Board
Washington
T. Richter & Sons
Claus Koll
East Seventh Street
Lillian
W. L. Mull
West Sixth Street
H. W. Lewis
T. R. Fitzgerald
J. E. Stevenson
Fitzgerald
Lewis
George Jackson
Clymer A. Coldren
Riverview Addition
H. H. Arnold
Leysen
Preacher
Tramp
Indianapolis Club
Sage
Federation OF Labor
Brights Disease
Diabetes
H. C. Thiesen
B. C. Hershey
Hershey
Photograph Gallery
E. Second St
Opp
Dillaway’s
Hershey State Bank
W. S. Peasley
Geo. R. Leffingwell
Woodlawn Avenue
East Second Street
Wm. McSwiggin
Wilton Township
E. O. Burnside
E. 2d St
Grand Opera House
Andrew Robson
Winston Churchill
Richard
Carvel
Empire Theatre
Seat Sale
Frank L. Perley
Dnd Moriohe
Effie Buster As
Mary Tudor
Mariowe
Feat Sale
Peties
Joe W. Spears Presents
Triumvirate
Sullivan
Mack
Mazie Trumbull
Tm. Eireot & Co
Mr.earle Duty
Iron Mask
Alexander Dumas
Monte Christo
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