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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1902

Page

2

Larceny Charged in Muscatine Case Under an Alias A M Cully

Alexander McCullough known as A M McCully in Ottumwa is charged with larceny for selling a farm wagon valued at 55 with a 43 mortgage to Bartlett. Grand jury in Wapello county indicted him, and Ottumwa sheriff will transport him to Ottumwa for proceedings.

Alexander McCullough Luther M. Woods McCullough Wapello County Ottumwa Cremer Howard Bartlett Bartlett A. M. McCully A.M. McCully Muscatine Mce Cully H. Bartlett McCully

Iowa Cities Hear Needs and Improvements at League Convention

The fifth annual convention of the League of Iowa Municipalities met in Iowa City with welcome by Mayor Frank K. Stebbins. Speeches covered street paving, cleaning, sewage disposal, artesian water sources, and municipal governance by leaders including George E. MacLean and W. H. Wray.

Iowa City League of Iowa Municipalities Frank K. Stebbins George E. MacLean State University of Iowa W. H. Wray Oskaloosa League F. M. Norris Mason City Iowa A. Hoasland Ottumwa A. Marston Iowa State College At Ames Samuel Calvin University of Iowa Iowa Cities W. H. Schooley Indianola

Pine Mills Notes and Local Visits

Mary Pennett and Miss Katie Fis left Pine Mills for Fort Dodge for a week with relatives. Jim Parrish of Montpelier builds a tool shed for J. Welsh. Cane quality is good this year with K. yielding about 80 gallons daily. Miss Duffield’s school ends Friday as she accepts Pleasant Prairie for winter term. About 40 friends of the Hartmans visited Tuesday night for music dancing and games.

Pine Mills Mary Pennett Katie Fis Fort Dodge Jim Parrish Montpelier J. Welsh Coon Shultz Kritschmer

Speaker Henderson’s Daughter Ill With Appendicitis

Mrs D B Henderson wife of Speaker Henderson arrives from Atlantic City and reports daughter Mrs Peaslee of East Dubuque has appendicitis with possible operation Friday. Youngest daughter Miss Belle Henderson is also very ill. The Speaker plans to return in November to vote for Judge Birdsall. Mrs Henderson will stay to nurse the sick daughter.

Dubuque D. B. Henderson Speaker Henderson Atlantic City Peaslee East Dubuque Belle Henderson Birdsall

Secretary Shaw at Boston Republican Club Dinner

Boston October 9 The annual dinner of the Republican Club of Massachusetts drew seven hundred guests with many onlookers in the balconies Secretary Shaw attended alongside Governor Crane Lieutenant Governor Bates and Senator Lodge The reception for Shaw was especially enthusiastic as he was praised for addressing problems effectively.

Boston Republican Club of Massachusetts Shaw Crane Bates Lodge

Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women’s Ills

An appeal praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for inflammation ulceration and nerve distress in women. Includes a testimonial from Mrs. George A. Strong of Gansevoort New York and notes the Common Sense Medical Adviser free on receipt of stamps.

Pierce George A. Strong Gansevoort Saratoga Co N. Y

Hoffman Campaign Gains Ground In Iowa Districts

Reports from Iowa’s Second and Sixth districts show strong Republican organizing. William Hoffman of Muscatine leads the campaign, with Judge Wade challenging in the Second district. Major Lacey drives the Sixth district effort while voters are urged to rally for the Republican ticket to sustain prosperity and the Roosevelt trend.

Des Moines Iowa Hayward William Hoffman Muscatine Judge Wade Congress Curtis Lane Rumple Major Lacey Reese

Shipment of corn huskers and fodder shredders leaves Ottumwa

Ottumwa Iowa October 9 Special The largest single shipment of corn huskers and fodder shredders ever made in the United States departed Ottumwa via the C R L P Railway. The $100 000 consignment travels 7 20 a m by a special train through Rock Island and Peoria to Indianapolis Indiana to a single dealer. A second hand upright piano for sale Oak case used 4 months good as new priced cheap.

Ottumwa Iowa United States C. R. L & P. Railway Janney Mig. Company Rock Island Peoria Indianapolis Ind H. M. Bartlett

Elliott couple marks their fifty eighth wedding anniversary

Mr William Elliott and Mrs Susan McClure celebrate fifty eight years of marriage at 230 South Linn Street Iowa City with friends offering congratulations. They wed on October 8 1844 in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania beginning a long union that remains highly regarded.

William Elliott Iowa City South Linn Street Westmorland County Susan McClure

May Lynch Wife Abuser In Iowa Sand Pit Shooting

Alton Iowa Oct 9 John Hanson a week drunk forced his wife to sleep in a sand pit then shot her in the mouth with a rifle when she returned to the house Citizens threaten a lynching showing a violent domestic incident and possible mob action.

Alton Iowa John Hanson

Advertise It You Can Sell It Half-Cent Ad Rate

Classified line promising sale of gun rifle showcase cash register and related items with a one half cent per word rate for advertisements. Short blurbs invite readers to place ads to reach buyers.

E. O. Burnside E. 2d St

Sims Leaves State After Fatal Defense Shooting

Bussey, Oct. 9 John Sims who killed his father in defense of his mother a few weeks ago has disposed of his stock and crops and will leave the locality. It is said he will go to Nebraska.

Bussey John Sims Nebraska

Conference Representation Discussed By Church Leaders

Leaders debate future representation at the next general conference set in two years. Pastors say bishops and presiding elders do not provide enough national influence, and laymen share concerns about limited representation.

Cago

Searching for Woman Near Sioux City Boat Found

Police mobilize volunteers to search woods brush and cornfields around the point where a boat was found in an effort to solve the disappearance of Mrs. Thomas F Burns.

Sioux City Iowa Davenport Thomas F. Burns

METHODISTS TO MEET IN CHICAGO ON DISCUSSION Congress of pastors and laymen eyed

Chicago October 9. A congress of pastors and laymen of the Methodist church will probably be held in Chicago to discuss matters of policy and church work. The proposed gathering follows recent talks among church leaders about reunifying or coordinating efforts.

Chicago Methodist Church Chi

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