Harness racing season opens across circuit with major stables
The article previews the Western Circuit season with a July first start, noting key meets in Detroit Michigan and Lexington Kentucky. It highlights top trainers and drivers including Ben Wennes and Dick Wilson, along with notable horses such as The Abbott and Roy Miller's stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mel
Denver
Dubuque
Yerrethante
Detroit
Lexinston
Ciology
Goeuntsville
Maren
Aurora
N.Y
A. J
Utarey Vorotin
Cefusmian
Othe
Tennessee
Pte
Dorsves
Vee Ga
Ben Wennes
Myelet
Debn Plusses
Onequa Westy
Salty ‘Toler
Pacer
Bob Mitzsimmons
Peer
Lot
Bird Oliver
Fantisville
Salty ‘Coler
Pilatus
Pikitus Iis
Husses
Kentuelksy Shimon
Efanceele
Bine Turd
Deconet
Roy Miler
America
Louieville Seith
H. Boreham
Toledo
Church Directory listing area congregations in city
A dated directory lists numerous churches by denomination with service times and pastors. It includes First Church of Christ Sel ertint, Joan's Episcopal, St Luke's Methodist, First Presbyterian, First Congregational, Second Presbyterian, Catholic parishes led by Father J Ye Young and others, with Masses and prayer times across locations on Locust and nearby streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doa
Tah
A Wy Kentor
Munton
Woalam
Lurigs Chuourcil
Matin
Minnie Cutler
Fender
First Presbyterian Church
Eleventh and Locust Streets
Ftew
Wlo
Ruston
D. C
Ser- Vier
Ool A
Abraham
Mary's Church
Fifteenth and
White Streets
Father C. Johannes
Sacred Heart Church
Magle Point
Sanford Avenues
Father J. S. Isauman
Holy Ghost
Couler Avenue
Mather Fuerstein
Anthony's
West Dubuque
Father O'Malley
Hood’s Sargaparilla and Pills Featured as Appetite Aid
An old advertisement touts Hood’s Sargaparilla as a stomach tonic that quickly restores appetite, claiming it makes meals enjoyable and nourishing. It also promotes Hood’s Pills as a superior cathartic and Dr Kay’s Renovator with prices listed for readers to try.
Choral Club Plans Hiawatha Concert at Stout Auditorium
The Choral club under Mr Wim Pontius will perform Hiawatha by Coleridge Taylor with a 17 piece orchestra at Stout Auditorium Tuesday. Soloists include W Frank Barnard and Hortense Pontius. program features Mazurka de Bravoure and Bridal Chorus. Officers and members listed among local singers and musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout Auditorium
Wim
TH. Pontius
Longfellow
Samuel Coleridge-Tayt
London
America
Apollo Club of
Chicago
W. Prank Barsnard
Alfred Manger
Hortense Pontius
Albert Hepp
FH. Minges
Nathan
Eepald
Willard Steiner
Fred Culbertson
Geo. Minges
Jo E. Brown
Lucian Hyde
Otto Esslinger
Louis Lindenberg
Mir J. C. Larson
John Stuber
Wim. Hist
ST. Barmeler
Joe. Brown
Triangle
Varines
Trove
Pinsutl Mes
Jo FE. Brown
Jos
Samuel Coleredgre
F. H. Otto
Eva Payne
M. PF. Post
W. A. Ropps
Fred Ris
Ris
Afiss
ML. Stewart
M. D. Saunders
P. Strazinsky
M. A. Schwarze
Nellie Makham
Jessie Trewery
Jean Wilson
G. Wheat
Oliver Wheat
Bertha Zumhoff
Will Zu
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
One hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure failure and endorsement of Hall's Catarrh Cure by J Cheney & Co and Toledo wholesalers. Trall's Catarrh Cure claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with price 75 cents per bottle and testimonials available. Hall's family Pills also promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Pr. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
West & Truan
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Trall
Paris Exposition Passenger Rates From Dubuque
Coates and Robinson book travelers for London Glasgow or Londonderry with round trip fares in first class 141 75 second class 101 90 and third class 89 40. Agents for steamers leaving New York Boston and Montreal call Bank and Insurance Building sixth floor for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Glasgow
Londonderry
Dubuque
New York
Boston
Montreal
Bank and Insurance
Burkhardt Divorce Granted Custody Granted
Judge O'Donnell renders decree in Barbara Burkhardt vs William Burkhardt granting the wife custody of the children. Trial completed two weeks ago with both sides accusing each other, and attorneys J W Kintzlager for Mrs Burkhardt and RB F Jess for the husband noting unsubstantiated charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnell
Burkhardt
Barbara Burkhardt
Willam Burkhardt
J. W. Kintzlager
Dr King’s New Life Pills Adverts
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe cure for constipation. It claims benefits for stomach liver kidneys and bowels and promotes the product as the best in the world at a price of 25 cents from T. W. Ruete’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
T. W. Ruete
Complimentary portrait of Captain J. F. Merry in Russel Railway Guide
The May issue of the Russel Railway Guide features a flattering tribute to Captain J. F. Merry assistant general passenger agent of the Illinois Central with Dubuque headquarters. The article details Merry’s long service, military record, Republican ties and leadership roles in rail enterprises and community organizations including the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Railway Guide
Merry
J. F. Merry
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Towa
Grand Army of the Republic
The
Loyal Legion
Captain Merry
Manchester
Omaha and
Fort Dodge Raiilroad Company
Central General Organization
Leutenant
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
St. Louis
William
Allison
Methodist Church
General Conference
Church
Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Iowa
A Fight for Stafford in Des Moines Last Prize Bout
Des Moines prepares for what may be the final prize fight between Jimmy Graham and Jim Stafford. Stafford, training at Colfax, reports a fast healing hand and hopes to enter the ring late in the month. The earlier clashes ended in a draw or a scuffle with police involvement, and July 1 is noted as the curtain for pugilism in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jimmy Graham
Jim Stafford
Stafford
Colfax
Statford
Graham
Grand Opera House
George Siler
Siler
State Insurance Company
Billy Richards
Richards
Staford
Pugitism
A Wealth of Beauty Promised by Arnica Salve
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve to cure skin eruptions and heal cuts burns ulcers and more. The copy claims improved complexion and lists various conditions with a 26 cent price and guarantee. Sold by I W Ruete with telephone 213.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
I. W. Ruete
Keane to Become Archbishop of Dubuque
Reports from Washington indicate the papal legation has received Rome’s notice of Archbishop Keane’s early appointment as archbishop of Dubuque. The decision was delayed by German priests opposing Keane in favor of Father Carroll amid disputes over the Schroeder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
Dubuque
Washington
Rome
Associated Press
The
Herald
Father Carroll
Dubuque Seminary
Schroeder
Catholic University
Foresters Excursion to La Crosse Sunday Morning
Independent Order of Foresters plan a grand excursion to La Crosse on Sunday June 17 at 8 a m aboard the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. A scenic Mississippi ride awaits and the round trip fare is two dollars. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Foresters
la Crosse
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Mississippi
Dixon vs McGovern at Tattersall's to headline Derby week card
The June 23 Tattersall's show in Chicago features George Dixon preparing for a fight with Terry McGovern after a strong June 12 bout. Dixon, a veteran with 120 battles and six losses, aims to regain peak form with trainer Harry Forbes. McGovern, only twenty, has lost just once on a foul and has dominated his class. The card includes five strong preliminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattersall’s Athletic Club of
Chicago
George Dixon
Terry McGovern
Dixon
dNpton
Tattersall’s
Harry Forbes
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Praised As Life Saver
An Alvord Democrat item extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a premier tonic for stomach and digestive health. It claims centuries of improved life expectancy due to modern methods and credits the Bitters with curing dyspepsia indigestion and constipation over fifty years, noting many deaths from digestive disorders could have been avoided.
Churches Embrace Gas Lighting Over Electricity
Across the country vestrymen and church trustees replace electric lights with gas and Welsbach lighting. They cite cost and reliability, with businesslike care to minimize charges. A Dubuque-like city experience supports a money saving proposition offering perfect light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msing
Gras
Dubuque
Muddy Outing Attracts Curious Town Visitors
A dirt covered human outfit passed through town en route to northern summer resorts. A wagon followed by a horse and buggy carried two boys and a girl who begged around town while the wagon waited across the creek. The piece warns against charity, noting railroad labor and cautioning readers to give soap and water, not money.
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Yorro Haute
Louisville
Louis- Ville Nay
Diele
C. C. van Feter
Pranle Stunard
Charley Byons
Church Directory
Richardson’s Men’s Shoes
Vici Kid
Tan
Russia
Richardson's
Hiamathagongert
Choral Club
WILL
STOUT
Mr. Pontius
Bfe
Noel
Billy
Smith Va. Allen
Matthews
Henrietta E. Wilson
Burkhardts
Jude O'Donnell Grante
May Praisse
Legation
Iwgovern
Terry
Alvord Democrat
Peo Ve Buque
Bouy
Wilson Bros
Main Street
Homan& Roehl
Main St
Jardineer
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