Dubuque Boat Builders Win Coast Contract in Mexico
Miller and Schreiner of Dubuque secure a bulkhead for a coast service stern wheel wooden hull steamer built for the Montara coast trade. They ship twelve builders and heavy machinery to the Gulf of Mexico to assemble engines boilers and woodwork for delivery by steamer. The venture marks a high honor for Dubuque boat building abroad and may require months to complete before return.
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Dubay
Mller “& Schreiner
Mrontura
Wextoo
Vols
Frederick j4Uler
J. C. Schreiner
Dubuque
John Pickles
Chely
Mrontera
Gulf of Mexico
Mesers
Miller
Lehreiner
Ghent
Powe Iron Works
Messrs. Miller
Schreiner
Carlington
Goulaville, Sr
Interkal
New York
Miler
Sal
Stesmer
Dubudtie Boat Building
Hobo Kelly's Suicide Attempt in Dubuque Jail
Ayles Bertsch discovers hobo Isobo Kelly hanging by drawers improvised noose in jail cell after a tenacious binge. Kelly, in a state of delirium tremens, collapses and is revived by jailer Bertsch who hurriedly restrains him as the prisoner fights for breath and recovers after a thirty day sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isobo Kelly
Bennett
Land of the Living
Mre
Joe Bertsch
Hobo Kelly
Dubuque
Ile
Theselock
Jatler
Gertseh
Jatler Vers
Hrebo Kelly
Jader Bertseh
Delsure
Kelly
Bertseh
Doug
Holiday Goods at Less Than Cost to Close
The store Raymond's at 661 Main announces a closing sale offering holiday goods at prices well below cost, inviting shoppers to take advantage before the store shuts.
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Raymond’s
Main
Rockford Dubuque Bowling Leagues Eye Neutral City Showdown
Negotiations proceed for a Dubuque versus Rockford match to decide the bowling champion with Freeport proposed as neutral ground. In Dubuque league action, Viel Kids lead while the Reserves falter, and owners Schreiner Stoltz offer a high score prize. Marquette league sees Mohicans atop a improving field.
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Dubuque
Rockford
Viel Kids
All Nations
Attorney Maguire
Invincibles
Ny Iles
Messrs. Schreiner & Stoltz
W. Dean
Marquette League
Mohicans
Troquois
Mide
Death of George W. Kries in Belvidere
George W. Kries of Belvidere died at nine o clock last evening of typhoid pneumonia after a three week illness. He was twenty seven, born in Dubuque and married Flora Webb in Jamestown Wisconsin in 1892. He leaves a wife two children and a large Dubuque family. funeral at St James church tomorrow at 10 o clock with burial in St James cemetery.
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Belvidere
Wormer
Dubuque
Jamestown
Wis
Flora Webb
Flora
George
Kries
Rockford
Oyster Bay
Guchanan and
State Streets
Anderson
Charles Richardson
Rhinehart Krieg
Rhinehart
Stop Coughing and Relieve throat irritation
Stop coughing and ease throat irritation with a soothing remedy suggestion. The fragment urges reducing coughing to prevent further lining irritation and promotes taking a remedy, though specifics are missing.
Ollie’s Christmas Spread at Nutwood Exchange Tuesday
Ollie Rhomberg the Nutwood Exchange owner at 531 Main street will host a Christmas lunch on Tuesday from 9 AM to 1 PM and 4 30 PM to 11 PM. The event promises a Delmonico like feast, following last year’s record spread, with a focus on health and hearty appetite.
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Rhomberg
Ollie Rhomberg
Nutwood Exchange
Main Street
Delmonico
Postmaster Gemmell Arrested for Misusing Funds
Harper s Ferry postmaster J M Gemmell was arrested by a deputy US marshal and brought to Dubuque Friday. He faced a commissioner arraignment on misusing money received at his office, with at least $1 000 alleged. Gemmell was bound over to the federal grand jury after preliminary examination. he is a young man and longtime Republican.
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Gemmell
Harper's Ferry
J. M. Gemmell
Harper’s Ferry
United States
Dubuque
Ife
Cady
Quartet at Stout Auditorium Promises Fine Music
Chicago quartet led by W. Frank Barnard H. W. Newton W. C. McClain and J. W. Crampton with Roy Groff the Dubuque violinist will perform at Stout Auditorium on the 2Sth inst under Y M C A auspices. An entertainment of extraordinary merit, admission 50 cents. Not a Star Course.
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Chicago
Stout Auditorium
W. Frank Barnard
H. W. Newton
W. C. McClain
J. W. Crampton
Roy Groff
Buck- Jen’s Arnica Salve touted as cure for piles
W. R. Smith of Latham Indiana reports relief after using Buck- Jen’s Arnica Salve. He says he was troubled no longer and calls it the only champion pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. Priced at 25 cents per box and guaranteed by T. W. Ruete, druggist.
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W. R. Smith
Latham
Buck- Jen
T. W. Ruete
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Sharp Mind Boost
A vintage patent medicine blurb touts increased strength and a keen brain from Dr King’s New Life Pills. A 25 cent box allegedly renews vigor and ambition, sold by T. W. Ruete in Hiawatha.
Christmas Day Post Office Hours Notice
Post office observance shows open 7 36 a m to 10 30 a m on Tuesday December 25. Forenoon mail deliveries only. Collections at 6 a m and 5 p m. No money order business. Postmaster Joseph S Morgan signs the notice.
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Joseph S, Morgan
Railway Cars Ready For Service In Ten Days
A note from The Railway Age dated December 7, 1900 reports that cars with bodies trucks and interior fittings were completed and ready for service in just ten days. The rapid completion highlights efficiency in early 20th century car building.
Moffat's Life Pills Claim Universal Stomach Cure
An advertisement touts Moffat's Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy for all stomach and bowel ailments along with liver biliousness fever and ague urging readers to try the remedy. The claim emphasizes universal relief and quick results in a period newspaper voice.
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Moffat
Obituary for Juliet B Robison Widow of John M Robison
Juliet B Robison widow of John M Robison died in the city Saturday morning December 22. Funeral services will be from the late home 994 Locust street Monday morning December 24 at 10 o clock. Burial is private.
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Juliet B
John M. Robison
Locust Street
Tours of Porto Rico by rail and sea announced
The American Tourist association offers two guided tours around Porto Rico by rail carriage automobile and boat. Special Pullman departures from Chicago on January 17 and February dd at 9 30 a m connect with Ponce and San Juan steamships leaving New York. Tickets cover all rail steamer and lodging costs with guides and interpreters. Tours under Beau Campbell 1423 Marquette Chicago. Apply to John Wunder uch Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail way Dubuque Town for itineraries maps and tickets.
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The
American Tourist Association
Porto Rico
Chicago
Ponce
San Juan
New York
Beau Campbell
Marquette Building
John Wunder- Uch
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway
Main Street
Dubuque Town
Record in car building for Burlington line mail cars
On November 5 the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad ordered three 60 foot mail cars from Pullman for a new train. Pullman shops closed on election day November 6 and work began November 7 with delivery on November 17 to the railroad.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Pullman Company
Pullman
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
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Aylor Bertsch
Hobo Kelley
Joe
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Oxford
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Peco
Bradbury Pianos
Carland
Wunderlich & Sons
Manin Street
E. Mitchell
Pet Mohigans
Secunee Senty
Winnebingos
Eves Ease
Comaneheus
Ceene
George Kries
Ayer
J. C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Miss
Ollie
Hood
G. B. Grosvenor
M.W. A
Tronwood Camp No
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Nasby
Gent
Choice
Our
Hiawativa Quartette
Hiawatha Male Quartette
A. R. Knights & Co
Puerto Rico
M. Schmitt
Iowa
Abed
Dominion Company
Travellers’ Dept
Piers
H. Wunderlich
J. B. Powers
Security
Dubuyee
California
Airlus Hey
Colfax
Schlitz
HA. Schuak
Locust and
Blowl Sts
Lorimier House
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