Old Settlers Reunion Reflects on Pioneer History
The Old Settlers annual reunion at Citizens Railway Park drew praise for the program and venue. President E F Richman urged broader eligibility for descendants of pioneers and suggested a perpetuation plan to expand membership for future meetings. Officers were re elected, and attendees lamented the absence of a formal attendance register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Citizens
E. F. Richman
Cora Weed
W. S. Fultz
Peter Jackson
Coffee Drinker Finds Relief with Postum and Grape-Nuts
A Philadelphia woman, troubled by nervous prostration from coffee, switched to Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts. She reduced coffee gradually, then quit, reporting fewer headaches, less biliousness, calmer nerves, and improved digestion after two weeks of Postum and Grape-Nuts.
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Philadelphia
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
City News Items Brief Train Travelers and Local Visits
John Boland rode to Des Moines this morning on business. Bert McKean rode the 7 58 train to Columbus Junction for a short visit. Miss Hattie Kane traveled on the 7 58 to Letts for a few days. R W Moore of Wellman visited the city over Sunday and returned on the Western. Eda Leach arrived on the 7 58 from Fairport to visit her parents. Mrs John Fry rode to Cotter for the day then to Oskaloosa for a few days. John and Mrs Summit Long left on the 7 58 for Topeka Kansas to visit relatives. E M Warner returned home to Jones county after a short stay with his mother. Mr and Mrs H P Schuyler left Saturday night for Minneapolis to visit relatives. Rev and Mrs Schumaker left on the 7 58 to Kansas City to visit relatives. The river gauge has risen slowly after a long fall. It stood 3.1 inches above low water at the city works. Mollie Callahan of Topeka arrived this morning from Wapello to visit J A Leyda on Oak street. Henry Edson rode the 7 58 to Mount Pleasant to enroll at Iowa Wesleyan University for music. He is a Muscatine High School graduate from the class of 1901.
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E. M. Warner
Jones County
Mollie Callahan
Topeka
Kan
Wapello
C. L. Schafer
J. A. Leyda
Oak Street
Henry Edson
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan University
Muscatine High School
Open on Tuesday Opens September term with 313 cases
The September term of the district court opens Tuesday at 9 AM with Judge J. W. Bollinger. A grand jury meets tomorrow while the petit jury is not called until Sept 16. The docket lists 313 cases, 65 new, including many divorce actions. Eighteen criminal cases are planned, with several appeals and recognizances. The term is expected to be busy as cases are assigned for trial.
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J. W. Bollinger
Davenport
Cyrus Baker
Fulton Township
S. B. Snyder
Cedar Township
Albert Whitacre
Wapsinonoc
Geo. Baker
Lake Township
Adam Beck
Bloomington
R. J. Altekruse
Seventy-Six
B. L. Metcalf
Pike
C. A. Zeisig
Moscow
Geo. Bannick
Wilton
Robert Henderson
Montpelier
T. W. Hawkins
Orono
Fred Glesler
Muscatine
City of Muscatine
C. W. Hendricks
State of Iowa
Walter Olin
E. C. Peto
Curtis Edwards
Harry Phillips
Chas. Kollman
Chas. McIntire
L. W. Westfall
John Alden
F. E. Thomas
Jacob Norris
Bollinger
Grand Tonight Showcases For Her Sake and Comedy
A splendid performance drew applause for a clean up to date stage comedy. The cast received warm acclaim for specialties and the Grand offered the great Russian play For Her Sake attracting strong audience interest.
Reverend Hall Preaches At First Methodist Church
The Sunday services at First Methodist were led by Rev. W N Hall of Wilton. Dr. Stafford was away assisting in a Missouri church dedication. Hall spoke on the rest Christ offers and the محدود need to seek the great master for true renewal of heart and life.
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First Methodist
W. N. Hall
Wilton
Stafford
Missouri
Hall
Christ
Jesus
Death of William Krueger Sr 1832 1902
William Krueger Sr died at his home near Illinois City on September 7 1902 aged 70 years 2 months 1 day. Born in Germany July 6 1832 he joined the German Methodist church in 1864 and remained a devout member. He leaves a wife and five children six grandchildren preceded him. Funeral at Baptist church September 9 at 11 a.m. with Rev Kettlekamp officiating.
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William Krueger
Illinois City
Germany
Baptist Church
Kettlekamp
Oldest bachelor in Muscatine County seen with centenarian talk
Two longtime residents Andrew Sheeley and Jacob Houser were spotted together as old settlers dispersed after a meeting. Sheeley will be ninety in January and Houser would be ninety in November, with vague jokes about a supposed wedding suit and Houser's bachelor status.
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Journal Scribe
Andrew Sheeley
Jacob Houser
Mr. Sheeley
Houser
Ewing B. Lewis
Mr. Houser
Muscatine County
Service First sermon at U B church inspires
A large audience attended the morning service at the U B church with a sermon titled Service First urging worship and service to God as the first duty. The 7 30 evening service resumed with good attendance and strong music led by Ralph Hix and others.
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U. B
Church of God
Ralph Hix
Washington Events and Local Obituaries in Washington Iowa
Court adjourned until Wednesday as trial jurors arrive Judge Clements has left Newton Lucia Snow Humphrey 88 celebrated her birthday with family neighbors and friends James Fleming died at his home near the city Henry N Breed of East Washington street died after malaria and typhoid fever two years resident of Washington and builder of a modern residence
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Washington
Clements
Newton
Lucia Snow Humphrey
North Second Avenue
James Fleming
Henry N. Breed
East Washington Street
Breed
Sam Morris Golden Comedy at Grand Opera House
The famed comedian Sam Morris starred in The Peddler's Claim at the Grand Opera House last Saturday. A strong evening audience praised the witty situations and comic sayings while the matinee crowd was lighter in Muscatine.
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Grand Opera House
Sam Morris
Muscatine
Farmer Hedges Holds Prince Edward at Steeple Barton
A historical anecdote from Oxford days recalls Lord Chief Justice Hedges who confronted Prince Edward VII and his companions when they trespassed on his ground. The farmer demanded a sovereign fine for damaged wheat and only released the party after payment.
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Edward VII of
England
Oxford University
Oxford
Steeple Barton
Hedges
South Oxfordshire
Philadelphia Times
Revision Court Wit Leads to Suspicion Burial
In a revision court a deputy challenged a register's claimant as dead. The barrister demanded proof. A witness admitted he did not know if the man was dead, but asserted he was buried about a month ago on suspicion.
Lake Township Republican Caucus Notice
Lake township republicans meet in caucus Thursday September 11 at 8 pm at Lucas Grove school house to select delegates to the county convention and transact other business as may come before the caucus.
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Lake Township
Lucas Grove School House
Bids Wanted for Muscatine Coal Delivery
Bids will be received at the county auditor's office until 12 oclock noon September 13 1902 for ten car loads of Peoria district coal delivered on track at Muscatine Iowa.
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Peoria District
Muscatine
Iowa
New Panitorium Laundering and Shine Service
Luellen Bros offers cleaning pressing and shoe shining at 222 East Second Street next to Grand Hotel, inviting customers to stop in for garment care and shine services.
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Luellen Bros
East Second Street
Grand Hotel
Traveler Ray Burmaster Departs City by M N S Train
Ray Burmaster, who has stayed in the city for several days at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Sterneman, left today at noon on the M. N. and S. train to return home to Wapello.
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Ray Burmaster
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C. O. Hurd
Association
Core Weed
John B. Dougherty
John Mahin
David Rider
Samuel McNutt
Alex. Jackson
Laura Musser
John Boland
Des Moines
Bert McKean
Columbus Junction
Hattie Kane
Letts
R. W. Moore
Wellman
Eda Leach
Fairport
John Fry
Cotter
Oskaloosa
John Long
Summit
H. P. Schuyler
Minneapolis
Christopher Schumaker
Kansas City
Buck’s
Sears, Robuck & Co
OIL and Gasoline
First Methodist Church
Ratson
Ding
U. B. Church
Mira Hershey Lumber CO
Hershey Lumber Company
Reading
Umschied & Seiler
East Second St
H. F. Barnard
CRI & P. Ry
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A. Welk
Grocer
Fifth and Mulberry Streets
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