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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1902

Page

2

Muscatine Woodmen Camp Meets Weekly at Woodman Hall

The ae ae M. W. OF A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 meets every Tuesday night at Woodman hall Olds Block. J. C. Coster serves as V. Co. Hershey State Bank lists P. W. Francis as President Henry Jayne as Vice President L. G. Burnett as Cashier with directors Sara Hershey Eddy Mira Hershey and others. Bank offers general services loans on real estate and four percent interest on time deposits.

O. O. F. Miriam Lodge D. of R Prairie Encampment Muscatine Lodge Speer Second Cedar Streets Cedar Street Muscatine Camp Woodman Hall Visit Yng Ae M. W A. Muscatine Camp Modern Woodmen of America Olds’ Block J. C. Coster V. Co Iowa Legion OF Honor Argus Lodge No. 17 G. A. R. Hall W. W. Millett A. C. Hopkinson Knights OF Pythias Wyoming Lodge No. 76 K. of P K.P Iowa Avenue J. M. Butler C. C. HW. S. Howe Hershey State Bank P. W. Francis Henry Jayne L. G. Burnett Muscatine Iowa Sara Hershey Eddy Mira Hershey Muscatine Savings B J. Carskaddan J. B. Dougherty Chas. Page Fiji Bank

Pleasant Prairie Notes and Local Social News

Pleasant Prairie section reports grain still in shock in poor condition. Mrs. George Eis departs for Elliott Iowa to visit a sick father. Mrs. D Grimm and daughter visit from Sibley Iowa. Henry Drumm and Adem Eis attended the state fair. Y P S C E held an ice cream social raising 18 dollars. Delegates elected for Sunday school convention at Wilton. Miss Hattie Gatton returns from Marshalltown. Walter Tough injured a arm in a wagon mishap. Ethel McElroy visits Muscatine. Floy Baker visits West Liberty.

Pleasant Prairie George Eis Elliott Iowa D. Grimm Lizzie Wunder Sibley Henry Drumm Adem Eis Pleasant Prairie Y. P. S. C. E Henry Parr J. L. Fowler Pleasant Prairie Sunday School Wilton Annie Kelley Floy Baker Irene Abbee Genn McElroy Erwin Altee Henry Schroeder Hattie Gatton Marshalltown Walter Tough Ethel McElroy Muscatine Miss Floy Baker West Liberty

Special Grand Jury Probes Chicago Tax Frauds

A Chicago special grand jury met to investigate alleged tax frauds involving the Masonic temple and other institutions. Judge Bratano urged deep inquiry as witnesses were examined and the court noted a thoroughly organized system to swindle public tax revenues.

Chicago Masonic Temple Bretano

Iowa Central Offers Weekend Excursion to Clear Lake

The Iowa Central railway announces special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake available every Saturday through Sept 30, with return allowed on the following Monday. Aimed at quick, economical outings for busy men. see local ticket agent for details.

Iowa Central Railway Clear Lake

Rifle Safe Express Car Robbery Near Franklin

Two masked men boarded the north bound Louisville and Nashville express at Franklin Tennessee and forced Messenger Battle to open the outside safe. They rifled the safe and rode with him into Nashville yards before disappearing. Amount stolen unknown.

Nashville Tenn Louisville and Franklin, Tenn

Baseball Prospects Across Leagues Count the Pennants

With three-fourths of the season played, fans compare contenders in the National League Pittsburgh leads, Brooklyn second, Chicago third in the American League Philadelphia or Boston contend for top spot, Milwaukee or Rockford lead in other circuits. The Three I League shows Rockford strong, Cedar Rapids fighting, Terre Haute holding third as a varied, widespread baseball year unfolds.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Boston Chicago Philadelphia Milwaukee Brewers Omaha Kansas City Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul Saints Rockford Cedar Rapids Terre Haute

Baseball scores and standings across major leagues

Baseball results from Tuesday show Boston beating Chicago 9 2 Philadelphia 5 Detroit 1 Cleveland 23 Baltimore 7 in the American League. National League games include Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1 and 7 4, Cincinnati 5 2 Boston 2 Pittsburg 5 Brooklyn 3. American Association and other leagues report varied scores with Rockford 6 Rock Island 4 and Terre Haute 12 Decatur 5 among the listed games.

Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Chicago Cleveland Washington Baltimore Detroit W. L Pet Brooklyn Boston Pie Cincinnati Syed New York American Association Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Omaha Kansas Denver Wee St. Joseph Poston Pittsburg Rockford Rock Island Fransville Ricomincton Cedar Panids Davenport Terre Haute Decatur

End of Saloon Aim Targeted in Columbus Junction Closing

Officials seize large alcohol stock found in the Gilbert house basement. Deputy Carpenter and Constable Foster condemn and remove the liquor to the calaboose as part of actions against the saloon. Dr Charles F Crow of Muscatine sets treatment course at the Commercial hotel on Tuesday September 2 and returns twice weekly.

J. W. Stanton Canastota N. Y David Kennedy Jones’ Drug Store Bright Columbus Columbus Junction Rock Island Gilbert House Carpenter Foster Calaboose Charles F. Crow Muscatine

Clinton County Democratic Ticket Nominated at Convention

Clinton Iowa Sept 3 The Democratic county convention nominated J H Edens Jr for county clerk J G McGrath for county recorder Edward Gertin for county auditor W J Keefe for county attorney and R M Winey for county supervisor A resolution endorsed Judges P B Wolfe A J House Jas Bollinger and PD W Jackson for judicial posts and instructed delegates to support them.

Clinton Iowa J. H. Edens, Jr J. G. McGrath Edward Ger W. J. Keefe R. M. J. Winey Harrington P. B. Wolfe A. J. House Jas. Bollinger PD. W. Jackson

Montezuma News: Court Busy and School Changes

The district court in Montezuma convened with Judge Dewey noting a heavy docket including 140 civil cases 6 probate and 12 criminal cases. The county recorder reports a busier August with 61 deeds 37 real estate mortgages 31 releases and various instruments. The county board discusses more telephones for the courthouse and a new superintendent Prof C F E Douglass has been chosen for Montezuma schools opening Sept 8. Local students head to Ames Cedar Falls and Cornell College for college.

Montezuma District Court Dewey Davis M. D's. Board of Supervisors County Board of Supervisors S. C. Dickinson C. F E. Douglass Chicago University Central University Pella Ames The McDonald Bros Walter Sharp Ralph Pimlot Ernest Harris Oscar Lewis Clara Bonewell State Normal Cedar Falls Gertrude Morton Cornell College Mt. Vernon

Iowa Central Railway Adds Sleeping Car Service Eastbound

The Iowa Central Railway introduces a new sleeping car service from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 am for Peoria and points east. See local ticket agent.

Iowa Central Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City St. Louis Peoria Elrick Junction Chicago Cedar Rapids New Depot Moyer Bros Conesville Iowa

Preacher Targeted After Chronicle Item Sparks Assault

Hampton Iowa Chronicle editor Thomas W. Purcell and Mrs Watts were attacked by B F Billingsley and J C Watts after an article allegedly mocking Mrs Watts prompted the stand against Rev H W Troy. Billingsley pled guilty to assault and battery. Watts fined for his role.

Hampton The Chronicle H. W.troy First Methodist Church B. F. Billingsley J. C. Watts Watts Thomas W. Purcell Billingsley Justice Court Troy Fillingsley Methodist Parsonage Purcell

Parole System Declared Success By Penitentiary Officials

Des Moines reports the parole system a distinct success with fewer than a dozen revocations for violated conditions. The measure notes that three fourths of the paroles cited in the report, which covers half of the...

Des Moines

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