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Newspaper
Knightstown Journal
Location
Knightstown, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
2
The piece argues against letting outsiders run city streets for profit and cites Mayon Zimmerman of Richmond as unassailable for mayor. It notes a Niagara Falls excursion event on August 24 with a $6.50 round trip fare from Knightstown and directs inquiries to W. R. Stugte, the ticket agent.
The Democrat highlights an Electric Palace show praised as a must see. The Monroe Carnival company presents a vivid train robbery scene at the Florence hotel side venue with cowboys and gunfire, all week beginning August 7 in Knightstown.
Mrs Frank Palmer and daughter Jeanett have returned to their Lincoln home after a long visit with Mrs Palmer’s father J. C. Davey. Miss Ida Davey accompanied them to Indianapolis, while SW. E. Newby was in Newcastle earlier in the week on business.
The Pennsylvania Lines promote health and pleasure trips to Cedar Springs and Atlantic City with the Lesshore excursion on Thursday August 17th. Trains offer quick relief from summer heat to sea air, with special low fares. Local ticket agents provide full details on fares times and bookings.
Mr and Mrs Merion Hamilton of Mays visit Mr and Mrs J T Girty and family. Edward BE Elliott and Mrs Elliott spend Wednesday in Richmond as guests of Mrs Margaret Hampton and family. Pinny May jailed by Marshal Crandall for twenty days for drunkenness.
The document presents an official timetable for the Indianapolis and Eastern Railway Company with train times and connections. It notes combinations and limited makes, including connections for Newcastle and mentions W R McKown as a staff member.
Pennsylvania Lines promotes trips to the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland Oregon starting May 25. The package includes a Rocky Mountains and Cascade Range journey, with options to add San Francisco and Los Angeles and return by a different route. Ticket agents can provide fares dates and American travel details through July 1.
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