Balloon Ascension Tops Muscatine Labor Day Schedule
The Muscatine Labor Day pageant drew 5 000 to 10 000 spectators who enjoyed bicycle races, driving contests, acrobats, hippodrome events, and a balloon ascent. The balloon flight ended safely around 6 pm with a parachute drop and a ground recovery on Oak and Spring streets. The day featured brisk streetcar service, substantial gate receipts, and a final evening of dancing and fireworks.
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Mother Earth
Fair Grounds
Horton's Hill
Oak Street
Eleventh
Spring
Sixth Streets
Powman
Will Make Affidavit Postmaster Testimonial
Postmaster R H Randall of Dunlap Iowa testifies that years of indigestion and related issues improved after using Kodol Digestive Aid. He claims a new lease on life and offers his affidavit as proof of the product. Kodol digests food and strengthens organs, sold by Witt Co Chicago and local druggists Coady Morgan Havercamp.
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R. H. Randall
Dunlap
BE. C. D. Witt & Co
Chicago
L. Bottie
Best Labor Day celebration in Muscatine noted
A natured crowd enjoyed the Labor Day parade with crowded cars and railings in Muscatine. Conductor and motormen earned their day’s wages while committee members receive credit for a successful event. The local horse race drew fierce betting and humorous banter in the judge’s stand. An airman’s trip drew no requests, despite the hazard enjoyed by onlookers.
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Muscatine
Big river steamers face uncertain season on upper Mississippi
The Diamond Jo steamer Sidney docked at the port en route from Saint Louis to Saint Paul as water depth remains a hazard. Although large boats still run, officials warn navigation may close soon and no one knows when. Snags and sand bars appear but no major accidents have occurred, suggesting potential profitability if weeks ahead stay favorable.
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Sidney
St. Louis
St. Paul
Block
Mississippi River
Obituary for Gertrude Freers in Muscatine
Mrs. Gertrude Freers died this morning at 1162 Lucas Street. Born in Holand in 1821, she married A. J. Freers in 1850 and moved from Buffalo to Muscatine in 1854, where she lived ever since. Survived by three sons William Henry B. and John H. Freers and daughters in law Mrs Ericson Mrs Reesink and Mrs Casson, plus a Holland-born brother and sister. Funeral at her residence Thursday at 2 p.m.
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Gertrude Freers
Lucas Street
Holand
A. J. Freers
America
Buffalo
New York
Muscatine
Holland Baptist Church
William
Henry B
John H. Freers
S. Ericson
C. H. Reesink
A. J. Casson
Holland
Death of Little Nellie Young at Park Place
The 1 day illness claimed the life of JL G Young’s daughter Little Nellie near Park Place. Cholera infantum listed as the cause. Family returns from Waukon Junction. funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM from the residence with Rev L B Hix of the U B church officiating.
Saloon War Eases After Davenport Suit Dismissal
Davenport Iowa observers report the mulct suit by attorney Ed Dahms against Leo Gadient was dismissed on Saturday. Two leading city brewers Geo Mengel and Ernst Zeller signed Gadient's agreement to operate an orderly saloon and comply with the law.
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Davenport
Ed. J. Dahms
Leo Gadient
Gadient
Geo. Mengel
Ernst Zeller
Gadlient
Old Settlers Picnic Set for Muscatine County
President E F Richman and Secretary W S Fultz announce the annual old settlers picnic in Muscatine county at the city railway park on Saturday Sept 6 1902 with a basket meal starting at 10 am A free graphophone entertainment will open the day followed by a literary program in the afternoon. All old settlers friends and others are invited to bring baskets and enjoy a traditional gathering.
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Old Settlers
Muscatine County
E. F. Richman
W. S. Fultz
Old Settlers Society
Salvation Army
Sec
V. E
Republican Caucuses Form Delegate Meeting in First Ward
The Republicans of the First ward will meet at the Excelsior hose house Friday evening September 6 at 8 pm to select 18 delegates to the county convention and address other business. William Van Zyl, Committeeman.
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First Ward
Excelsior Hose House
William van Zyl
Republicans of Second Ward to Meet at City Hall
The Second ward Republicans will meet at City Hall on Friday evening September 5 at 8 p m to select 20 delegates for the county convention and to transact other business. Chas. P. Hanley, Committeeman.
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Second Ward
Chas. P. Hanley
William Owen Stars in The School For Scandal at Grand
Noted actor William Owen appears this season as Charles Surface in The School For Scandal. An exceptional cast joins him led by J. W. McConnell. The enduring comedy, first seen in 1777, remains a staple of major theatres worldwide. Grand tonight.
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William Owen
Charles Surface
School For Scandal
Europe
Germany
Wallack
New York
Museum of Boston
Mr. Owen
J. W. McConnell
The Mad Man at Grand Friday Show
Lincoln J. Carter’s scenic comedy drama The Mad Man plays Friday at the Grand. The piece boasts originality in plot and a sensational scenic effect with passing views from a 40 mile an hour train. A stranded troupe delivers what is hoped to be one of the season’s funniest productions with strong performances and elaborate scenery.
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Lincoln J. Carter
Carter
Sam Morris in The Pedlar's Claim at Grand Opera House
If you like good comedy and a fine dramatic show you should see Sam Morris as Moses Levi in The Pedlar's Claim at the Grand Opera House on Saturday September 6 with matinee and night performances. The cast includes Miss Marie Nielsen Miss Lura England Miss Jessie Mesely and Messrs Geo G McFarlane Terriss Homer E Guilbault Patrick Shea in supporting roles.
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Sam Morris
Moses Levi
Grand Opera House
Mr. Morris
Marie Nielsen
Lura England
Jessie Mesely
Messrs
Geo. G McFarlane
Terriss
Homer E. Guilbault
Patrick Shea
Third ward Republicans to choose Luther A. Woods Committeeman
The Republicans of the Third ward will meet at the Rescue Hose House on Friday evening September 5 at 8 p m for the purpose of selecting Luther A. Woods as Committeeman.
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Third Ward
Luther A. Woods
Fourth Ward Republican Meeting to Pick Committeeman
Republicans of the Fourth ward plan a Friday evening gathering at the Relief Hose House on September 5 to select Frank Fisher as Committeeman.
Goshen Township GOP Caucus Set At Woodman Hall
Republicans of Goshen township meet at Woodman hall in Atalis sa Saturday evening September 6 to select delegates for the county convention and nominate two justices of the peace two constables and one trustee to come before the caucus. C. C. Croxen Com.
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Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
C. C. Croxen
Com
Republicans of Sweetland Town Hip Meet for Delegates
The Republicans of Sweetland town hip are asked to assemble at Mt. Grove school house on Saturday Sept. 6 at 7 30 p m to elect six delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket J H W Van Camp Component
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Sweetland
Mt. Grove
J. HW. van Camp
Covell announces candidacy for Muscatine County Board seat
J. A. Covell states he is a candidate for the Muscatine county board of supervisors subject to the action of the Republican county convention. This declares his bid and party bearing for the upcoming election.
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Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
Republican County Convention
Baseball Scores From Monday Games Across Leagues
American League saw Chicago 8 Baltimore 4 and 5 5 tie due to darkness. St Louis beat Philadelphia 5 1 then 4 3, while Detroit toppled Washington 4 2 and 13 1. Cleveland routed Boston 8 0 and 10 0. National League tallies include Philadelphia 11 Chicago 3 and Chicago 6 Philadelphia 1. Boston 7 Cincinnati 6 with Cincinnati 7 Boston 4. St Louis 6 New York 4 and 8 2. Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 3 then 8 7. Western League results list St Joseph 5 Peoria 2 and 11 3. Kansas City 3 Milwaukee 2 and 4 2. Omaha 6 Des Moines 2 and 9 1. Denver 6 Colorado Springs 4 and 9 4. Three League games show Terre Haute 4 Evansville 3 and 6 1. Decatur 10 Bloomington 2 and Bloomington 13 Decatur 2. Rockford 2 Cedar Rapids 1 and 4 3. Rock Island 6 Davenport 5 and 3 2.
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Washington
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Lawrence Appoints New Superintendent for Iowa Main Line
General Manager Goodnow of the Rock Island announces W. J. Lawrence as successor to W. H. Stillwell as Iowa main line division superintendent. W. H. Given shifts from acting supervisor to fill Stillwell’s prior week position. Lawrence previously moved Des Moines to Trenton last May and Given returns to former trainmaster role at Ft. Dodge and Keokuk.
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Rock Island
W. J. Lawrence
W. H. Stillwell
Iowa Main Line
W. H. Given
Mr. Stillwell
Lawrence
Des Moines
Trenton
Mr. Given
Ft. Dodge and Keokuk
Messrs. Lawrence
Stillwell
Congregational Ladies Aid Society Meeting Noted
The Congregational Ladies Aid Society holds its regular meeting in the church parlor on Thursday afternoon September 4 at 3 o clock. A full attendance is necessary due to important business to be discussed.
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Congregational Ladies Aid Society
The
Aid Society
Titus and Jackson Offer Acre Tract Cheaper Than Lot Prices
Real estate sellers Titus and Jackson promote an acre tract at a lower price than typical lot costs. The ad targets buyers seeking affordable land options and emphasizes value per acre.
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Titus & Jackson
Curious Livery of Bankrupts in England and Scotland
The piece describes historical bankrupts forced to wear a distinctive parti color dress in Scotland between 1606 and 1688 and publicly displayed in markets. It notes a 1688 repeal reducing the dress to only fraud cases or smuggling convictions, with England keeping the practice until 1896.
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England
Scotland
Edinburgh Court of Sessions
Emancipated Women Rule in Abysinian Valley Society
In a secluded Abysinian community women govern labor and home ownership while men are idle. The wife owns the house and possessions, may banish her husband unless he pays with a cow, and can take one third of joint property upon departure. A wife’s lack of affection invites tribal scorn and women may even annul marriage for a year with parental support.
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Barca
Abyssinia
New Panitorium by Luellen Bros Serves Cleaned Clothes
The New Panitorium operated by Luellen Bros at 222 East Second Street offers cleaning and pressing services and shoe shining. Located next to Grand Hotel, the facility provides convenience for local residents seeking garment care.
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Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Hotel
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