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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
4
Mrs. Niles of South Muscatine woke to find a man in her dresser pilfering items. She identified him as Danner, once of the city, now claiming years in St. Louis, who was arrested and jailed. Police fear more burglaries on Cedar Street as thieves remain at large.
The article lists Republican delegates by township and ward, naming dozens of individuals for each unit including Goshen, SevenSeven, Wapsinonoc, Cedar, Fruitland, Fulton, Lake, Montpelier, Moscow, Orono, Wilton, Pike, Bloomington, and multiple ward divisions. Notable entries include J. Parks, J. Stuart, Ed Barnard, Cyrus Satterthwaite, George Shoemaker, and William Hendricks among others.
Two carloads of pianos arrive with new styles praised for tone workmanship and handsome cases. H. Schmidt & Son Co. invites customers to come in and see.
The Musserville M E Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and class meeting at 11 15 a m with Junior League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Epworth League Devotional service Tuesday 7 45 p m Prayer meeting and Brotherhood Bible study Thursday 7 30 p m All are invited Pastor W L Clapp.
After the Geneva Country Club golf tournament players gathered in the club house for an oyster supper and crokinole. The frosty air and warm fire set a lively mood as Mr and Mrs Robi L Thompson Mr and Mrs Fred Beach Mr and Mrs J M Beck Miss May Brown Miss Emma Sawyer Miss Nellie Robertson Charlie Grade Ed W Smith Frank Neidig and J L Stephens were part of the group.
Members of the Mechanics' Aid Society are notified that due to different arrangements the funeral for Brother Carl Noethlich will be held at 3 30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, instead of the previously scheduled time. Gustav Weis, President.
Little Inez E. Huffman 16 months died at 6 10 after a six week illness from whooping cough. Funeral at 9 Sunday morning at 05 East Seventh Street with Rev L B Hix of United Brethren church officiating. Also noted is the death of Grandma Miller in Bois Dare Missouri. remains brought to the city for interment tomorrow.
Grace Lutheran church Sunday school will present a special program Sunday evening at seven featuring music recitations responsive readings and other items. The public is invited to attend the educational day observance.
A local sale announces souvenirs free Monday for customers who buy school books at H Schmidt and Son Co. The promotion highlights a limited-time offer tied to book purchases at the store.
Dr. Crow, graduate of S.S.STILL College of Osteopathy, locates in Muscatine at 320 East Second Street. He treats rheumatism spinal deformities constipation piles goitre and other diseases with osteopathic methods. Women’s diseases are a specialty.
Special services include morning and evening worship with scripture readings and anthems. The morning features Anthem I Was Glad by Dungan with a 16 voice chorus and a Wanderer's Prayer duet by Conde sung by Miss Sylvia Robertson.
Miss Markman millinery shop seeks an apprentice. Mrs. John Zeak and Mrs. J F Frieze, visiting St Paul, returned home last night. Willing Workers picnic set for Sept 17 at Mrs Judson's home, post poned to that date. Prof F Leslie Clendenen plans a local dancing school in Davenport. William Kane faces preliminary robbery hearing charged by Hugh Carmachel for a $12 theft on East Second Street. Kane held by Chief Rice.
Monday with school books at our store, plenty of clerks will be at your service, we will fill your orders with out delay. H. Schmidt & Son. Co.
Seller Bros wholesale fruit dealers announce a carload of fine peaches will be distributed to city grocers and fruit dealers for Monday's trade. Peaches to be sold in bulk for canning. A telegram indicates future shipments will fetch higher prices.
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