New Swain Boat Heads for Illinois River Work
The 130 foot side wheeler Swain boat is nearing Burlington and will work on the Illinois river above Peoria. Captain Blair notes rivermen keen on the vessel. her speed, modern gear, and lighter draft mark a leap in upper river navigation. Meanwhile the United States snag boat Colonel A Mackenzie, built at Jeffersonville, will soon join the upper Mississippi with Captain Davy Tipton in command and Townsend and Durham aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Davenport
St. Paul
la Cross
Blair
Swain
Burlington
Illinois
Peoria
Captain Swain
Verne Swain
Percy Swain
Borealis Rex
United States
Colonel A. MacKenzie
Upper Mississippi
Barnard
Davy Tipton
C. McD. Townsend
Upper Mississippi River
Charles Durham
Jeffersonville
Ind
Pearls Sold by South Muscatine Man Arrested
Frank Machlan of South Muscatine is jailed in Rock Island on a $500 bond after being arrested for robbing Alexander Blanchard in Drury township during July. Blanchard awoke to find $55 cash and pearls worth $85, including a $50 piece, taken from his pockets. Police traced Machlan after he was seen near Blanchard and he sold the pearls to Davenport jewelers. Hearing adjourned to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Machlan
South Muscatine
Davenport
Rock Island
Machlan
Alexander Blanchard
Drury Township
Blanchard
Davenport Jewelers
Cramer
Townsley Wins $41 Jury Verdict in Lyons Case
The jury delivered a verdict in the case of W. A. Townsley versus Timothy Lyons awarding Townsley forty one dollars. The decision concludes the civil action with the plaintiff prevailing on the claim for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Townsley
Timothy Lyons
Suit Seeks $198.95 Wages. Jury Awards $41
Last night a plaintiff sought $198.95 in wages plus fees and costs. The case went to a jury in the afternoon and a verdict of $41 was returned for the plaintiff at about 8 PM.
Why the Horse Survived
A downtown delivery wagon horse drank white paint and appeared fine hours later. The piece notes there are many white paints and cautions about white lead toxicity, citing how different pigments affect horses. It mentions turpentine lime chalk glue and sweet oil as common nonpoisonous components and questions whether white lead was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Ev. Brandenburg
Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York Offers Comfort
A daylight trip from Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad promises a most pleasant journey with every comfort available on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Beef awards headline and close Wilton Atalissa game
Wilton won a tight ball game over Atalissa 15 to 14 after postponement due to trotting races. Beef classes dominated by E F Kleinmeyer with top honors in several cattle divisions as fair attendance flagged amid poor weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Norton
E. F. Kleinmeyer
F. Schely
Fred Schley
Norton
T. Boot
Atalissa
Wilton
Union Y P S C E prayer meeting at Presbyterian church
Prayer meeting scheduled Thursday evening at 7 45 at the Presbyterian church. Frances Liter serves as pastor and extends a cordial invitation to all to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Presbyterian Church
Frances Liter
Grace Lutheran Church Services in Judge Rowan’s Office
Grace Lutheran holds services in Judge Rowan’s office at 10 45 a m and 7 p m with morning message Sowing and Reaping and a Sunday school oriented children’s service in the evening. Confirmation class meets at the pastor’s home at 3 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church Services and Events
The Presbyterian Church at Corner Iowa avenue and Fourth St offers a 10:30 a.m. morning service on Perseverance. Sabbath school at 2 p.m. invites all children and strangers to the pastor's Bible class. C. E. meets at 6:30 p.m. and a union C. E. meeting with Mrs. Leiter at 7:30 p.m. a collection will aid Texas sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Avenue
Fourth St
C. E
The City Built on the Sand Sermon at Community Church
10:30 a.m. preaching by the pastor on The City Built on the Sand a study of Providence and the Galveston Storm. 1:30 p.m. Sunday school with the pastor's class in the church parlor. 6:30 p.m. Young People's meeting in the lecture room. 7:30 p.m. union services with the Presbyterian church. Visitors welcome. H. D. Herr, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Galveston
Presbyterian Church
H. D. Herr
Farm Prices Climb as Local Purchases Land in Letts
Adam Stamm bought 165 acres of Geo. Dodder and 160 of B. W. Lee near Letts for 24550 dollars at 75.50 per acre. The report notes Iowa soil values are rising and valued in the millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Stamm
Geo. Dodder
B. W. Lee
Letts
Iowa
Musserville Friends Church Sunday programs
The Musserville Friends Church announces Sunday school at 2 p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. and Friday prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. All are invited. Frances Liter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Liter
Sunday Services At First Church Of Christ Scientist
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Corner Sixth and Walnut invites all to Sunday services at 11 a m and a Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ Scientist
Sixth and
Walnut Streets
Church Services Invite at Corner Sth and Poplar
Corr invitation notes sab bath school at 9 30 and praise services at 10 30 and 7 30. All are cordially invited to all these services.
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Corner Sth
Poplar
Pilgrim Congregational Church Sunday Activities Adjusted
Pilgrim Congregational Church on Green Street schedules Sunday School at 9 15 a m and Junior Society of Christian Endeavor at 2 p m due to the local union meeting at the Presbyterian church no evening service will be held
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Green Street
Society of Christian Endeavor
Union of Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
Services at East Seventh Street Church Pastor M I Gordon
Services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Morning theme Work Evening theme God s in terest in young men Sabbath School at 1 30 p.m. Everybody made welcome. No 512 East Seventh street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Seventh Street
M. I. Gordon
Regular church services at First M. E. Church
The First M. E. Church announces regular preaching at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at noon. Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m. All ages invited and welcome to attend these services and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Sabbath Services Schedule and Welcome
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m Public worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Young People’s meeting at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m To all who wish to engage in God’s worship a cordial welcome is extended.
Friends' Church Sunday Schedule Notice
Corner Sycamore and Fifth streets announces preaching tomorrow at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 11 15 a.m. Y P C E prayer meeting at 7 45 p m. The congregation will join for evening worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Fifth Streets
Joint Reunion Planned for Seventh and Eighth Iowa
The Seventh Iowa Infantry invited the Eighth Iowa Infantry to a joint reunion in Oskaloosa Iowa on October 10-11 19990. Members and the public are invited with lodging breakfast and one and one third rate arrangements. Certificates from A R agent required for tickets.
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Seventh Iowa Infantry
Eighth Iowa Infantry
Oskaloosa
Iowa
A. R
Uncle Tom's Cabin at Stein's Tuesday September 25
The famous drama Uncle Tom's Cabin will be staged at Stein's by Al W Martin's company with elaborate scenery. A long line of specialty acts led by the colored contingent includes buck and wing dancing and plantation songs. A noon street parade features three bands and numerous parade elements. Tickets are 35 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein's
al. W. Martin
Big Company
Buck
Wing
Georgia
Remarkable home cure offer for eye and ear diseases
Dr W C Coffee of Des Moines Iowa claims a mild home treatment can permanently cure cataracts blindness deafness and head noises without surgery. He offers a free 80 page book The New System of Treating Diseases of the Eye and Ear and invites letters with name and address to receive it. Several testimonials are cited including a judge and a Sac County resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Coffee
Des Molines
Iowa
Gorge Edmunds
Carthage
Lill
Gorman
Sac County
Coffee
W.O Coppfee
Des Moines
Tax Sale Notice in Stockton Muscatine County Iowa
State notice to William Kistermacher that lot 1 block 4 and lot 18 block 3 in Stockton Muscatine County Iowa were sold on December 6 1897 for delinquent taxes to H Arnold. Holder of the Certificate of Purchase warns that redemption expires in ninety days from service and a Treasurer's deed will be issued if not redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Stockton
Muscatine County
William Kistermacher
Heresby
Uo. H. Arnold
Cc. H. B
Tax Sale Notice for Muscatine Property to H H Arnold
Notice to Louisa Lucas that lot 8 block 65 etc in Muscatine was sold on December 6 1897 for delinquent taxes to H H Arnold. The undersigned is holder of the Certificate of Purchase and redemption ends in ninety days from service. Treasurer’s deed will be executed if redemption is not made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Muscatine
Muscatine County
Louisa Lucas
H. H. Arnold
Public tax sale notice for lot 5 block 1 in Stockto Muscatine
Amelia Pinefield is notified that lot 5 block 1 in Stockto Muscatine County Iowa was sold at public tax sale for delinquent taxes on December 6 1807 to H H Arnold. I am the lawful holder of the Certificate of Purchase and the right of redemption will expire on service of this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Stockton
Muscatine County
Amelia Pinefield
H. H. Arnold
Muscatine
Clara L. Catherwood
Cc. H. B
Tax sale notice for lot 3 block 6 Muscatine Iowa
Notice to Clara L. Catherwood that lot 3 in block 6 Muscatine is sold at public tax sale for delinquent taxes to H. H. Arnold. The bearer is now the lawful holder of the certificate of purchase and the purchaser’s rights are valid ninety days from the date of completion.
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Swain Boat
Townsley
Swan’s Jewelry Store
B. E. Lilly’s Dry Goods Store
Wilton Fair
Wil
Floral Hall
Farm Products
Beef Cattle
West Third Street
Grace Lutheran
First Congregational Church
Musserville Friends’ Church
Church of God
A. M. E. Church
M. E. Church
U. B. Church
Friends’ Church
E.C. Peto
Howe
W. O. Coffee, M. D
Jack Frost
the Star Clothing Company
H. Wasserman
McColm Dry Goods Company
S. G
P. Stein
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