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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1903

Page

4

Right Road Trains Guide for Muscatine to Major Cities

Traveler's Guide lists Rock Island routes from Muscatine Iowa to Chicago Omaha St Louis Denver Memphis Colorado Springs Peoria Fort Worth St Joseph St Paul Kansas City Minneapolis and beyond. Eastbound Nos 12 8 4 86 and 7 11 3 85 16 serve daily or limited schedules with vestibule services on Chicago Denver runs. Southwest services include Nos 3 85 7 11 15 16 with varying daily or Sunday patterns. Wilton branch operates daily except Sunday with sleeping car reservations via Rock Island agents.

Muscatine Iowa Chicago Omaha ST. Louis Denver Memphis Colorado Spring Peoria Fort Worth Kansas City St. Joseph Evans Washington Rock Island

Train Schedule Fragments for Montezuma Route

Odd OCR notes show Old B to Montezuma via leave times and freight stages. Mentions E BR Beem as agent with 6:00 p.m. and 8:15 a.m. placeholders.

Montezuma Pasbereoe Kense Ve DOORN Pasbengef

Muscatine North and South by Schedule Effective May 31

The following railroad timetable for the Muscatine North and South lines shows southbound No. 1 and No. 3 departing Muscatine at 11:19 am and 11:20 am with several intermediate stops, and northbound No. 2 and No. 4 from Elrick Jet and Wapello with arrivals at Muscatine around 9:00 am and 3:30 pm. Train connections at Burlington and Peoria noted. schedule signed by Charles Howard, General Manager.

M. N Muscatine Roundhouse Fruitland Grandview Wapello Jet Eftrick Jet Jiv

Train Schedules and Coupon Tickets Advertised in Iowa

OWA CENTRAL lists Going North trains No. 3 Mason City Mall No. 15 St. Paul Express and No. 45 Way Freight with Sundays timing and Going South trains No. 4 Peoria Mail No. 16 Peoria Express and No. 44 Way Freight with Sunday timing. Coupon tickets to all US Canada and Mexico with rates and folders available from A B Cutts Minneapolis and J A Ewing Elrick Junction Iowa.

Mason City Sun St. Paul Express Way Freight Peoria Mail Peoria Express United States Canada Mexico Minneapolis Minn J. A. Ewing Elrick Junction Iowa

A Gentleman from Gascony: A Dramatic Page of History

The play portrays life in sixteenth century France with historical accuracy. A. D. Hall dramatized the work and M. W. Hanley & Son conducted exhaustive research to capture the period’s atmosphere. The result is a stirring drama and a vivid historical page.

Gascony France A. D. Hall M. W. Hanley & Son

Hantey and Son Stage New Romance A Gentleman From Gascony

For seven years M W Hantey and Son have produced romantic plays and Shakespearean revivals. This season they present A Gentleman From Gascony with atmosphere and strong situations expected to surpass earlier efforts.

M. W. Hantey & Son

Anthon to Install Eight Thousand Dollar Water Works Plant

Anthon will install a water works plant at a cost of $8,000. The project outline lists contractor details and budget allocations for equipment, pipelines, and service connections. The plan emphasizes municipal utility improvements and long term public health benefits.

Anthon

Women bid farewell to Mrs Batterson in social gathering

About 100 women from the sewing industrial and the Woman's Relief Corps met at Mrs Clara E Batterson's home 413 East Front Street for a social farewell gathering. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served as they wished her a safe trip to California where she will depart soon.

Sewing Industrial Woman's Relief Corps Clara E. Batterson East Front Street

Two Marriages Reported in Rock Island and Muscatine

Last evening at the First M E church in Rock Island George Small and Lada Passmore of Eliza County Illinois wed with Rev. R B Williams officiating. They will stay in the city briefly before moving to Pasco Washington for Mr Small to enter business. Also at the U B parsonage Sollie Rosenfield of 1013 Poplar Street and Bessie L Shellhammer of 407 East Fifth Street married with Dr W L Beatty officiating. They will live with the groom’s father at 1013 Poplar Street and are well regarded locally.

M. E Rock Island George Small Lada Passmore Eliza County Ilinois R. B. Williams M. E. Church Pasco Wash Mr. Smith U. B Sollie Rosenfield Poplar Street Bessie L. Shellhammer East Fifth Street W. L. Beatty Muscatine

Ladies Aid to Host Annual Picnic at Geneva Island

The United Brethren church ladies aid society holds its annual picnic at W. G. Vannatta's cottage on Geneva Island. The boat departs Whitmore's landing at 9 o'clock Friday morning for the outing and gentlemen are invited to a 6 o'clock luncheon in the evening.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church W. G. Vannatta Geneva Island Whitmore’s Landing

Death of Kenneth Mitchell Gray Child of Carl Gray

Kenneth Mitchell Gray infant son of Mr and Mrs Carl Gray of 1314 Smalley Avenue died this afternoon at 1 15 oclock of meningitis after a short illness He was born May 14 1991 Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 oclock

Kenneth Mitchell Gray Carl Gray Smalley Avenue

To Seek His Fortune A Gentleman From Gascony at Hanley

Hanley and Son present a dramatic adaptation of Bicknell Dudley's novel about a Gascon gentleman seeking fortune at the court of Henri of Navarre. The tale follows his ascent to Henri's confidence and romance with Gabrielle de Vrissac amid turbulent days, with vivid scenes and period costumes.

Gascony M. W. Hanley & Son

A Gentle man from Gascony at Hanley Sony’s May show

A romantic drama The Gentle man from Gascony features Kin. Kenri of Navarre and his farmer followers in a 1572 French crisis. The production promises thrilling medieval intrigue and grand scenic effects for romance lovers.

Gascony Hanley Sony Kin. Kenri Navarre France Gorgedl

Proper Atmosphere Enhances Gascony Play Accessories

The article notes actors in ordinary clothes lose effect during rehearsals and praises M. W. Barney & Son for preparing appropriate accessories for A Gentleman From Gascony to ensure a fitting atmosphere. The piece highlights the impact of costuming on stage presentation and the role of theater staff in creating the proper period setting.

M. W. Barney & Son Gascony

A Gentleman from Gascony staged in grand production

A heavy production sets a romantic drama by A D Hall with elaborate scenery. Managers M W Hanier and Son spared no expense to create models and photograph localities described in the adaptation from the sterling novel of the time.

A. D. Hall Gascony M. W. Hanier & Son

A Gentleman From Gascony in Festive Stage Drama

Arthur D. Hall's romantic play opens with St. Germain festivites celebrating the marriage of Henri of Navarre and Princess Marguerite. The Gascon hero, in borrowed clothes, rises from the crowd to charm the king and Lady Gabrielle, then serves in Catherine de Medici’s court amid edicts and peril.

Arthur D. Hall Gascony Bicknell Dudley St. Germain Hanor Henri of Navarre Marguerite

A Gentleman From Gascony at Hanley & Son

The romantic drama adapted by Arthur D Hall from Bicknell Dudley depicts 1572 Catherine de Medici inviting Henri of Navarre to Paris to wed Marguerite de Valois. A Gascon hero saves Henri, wins a court maiden, and leads a fashionable, chivalrous romance with vivid medieval atmosphere.

M. W. Hanley & Son Arthur D. Hall Bicknell Dudley Gascony Catherine de Medicis Henri of Navarre Paris Marguerite de Valois Henri

Four Gentlemen From Gascony in Huguenot Love Drama

The stage adaptation of Bick nell Dudler’s novel dramatized by Arthur D. Hall unfolds a Huguenot love story. Raoul de Puyeadere, a Gascon adventurer, wins Gabrielle de Vrissac with Henri and Marguerite of Navarre among the notable personages. M. W. Hanley & Son promise a large production with new medieval scenery and historically accurate costumes, including coronations and conspirators meetings, with twenty speaking parts and large onstage auxiliaries.

Gascony Bicknell Dudler Arthur D. Hall Henri Marguerite Navarre Raoul de Puyeadere Gabrielle de Vrissac M. W. Hanley & Son

A Gentleman From Gascony Impresses Audiences

Expectations were amply justified as ladies favored the romantic play featuring brave men who woo and fight with equal skill. The production by M. W. Hanley & Son involved considerable outlay, yet the managers believed in its drawing power and the show’s success has proven them right.

Gascony M. W. Hanley & Son

A Gentle Man From Gascony revival thrills romance fans

The famous tale of Raoul de Puycadere and Gabrielle de Vrissac is revived in M. W. Hanley and Son's production. The 1572 era offers rich backdrop for heroism and vivid scenic effects, promising a stunning stage feast for romance lovers.

M. W. Hanley & Son Gascony Raoul de Puycadere Gabrielle de Vrissac

Pleasant Hill residents and travelers pass through town

City items list local movements with Mrs S W Smith visiting Pleasant Hill and Wilson Burk, H H Arnold, Mrs Chris Ludi, Mrs Nancy McDonald, Mrs Smedley, A G McIntosh, Mrs S W Smith, Edward Coyner, Chas Howard, Mrs E G Beitel, Mr and Mrs Frank Beutsler, Miss Renia Lang, Miss Nora Lang, J Cooney and daughters, Mr and Mrs Akin C Hanna, and N B Wier with Mollie Oliver on various trains and visits to Chicago Monpelier Columbus Junction Summit and nearby places.

School Building Planned for Lehigh at Cost of 15000

A new school building valued at fifteen thousand dollars is planned for Lehigh. The project aims to expand facilities for local students and support community education.

Veteran Frank Comstock and Clinton resident John Clarey Die

Fayette veteran Frank Comstock and Clinton native John Clarey are reported dead. Webster County lists 4600 residents liable for military duty.

Frank Comstock Fayette John Clarey Clinton Webster County

Love Wins in Gascony Tale of Raoul and Gabrielle

In a 1572 France set romance Raoul de Puyeadere a Gascon noble infiltrates Paris society aided by gypsies. Gabrielle de Vrissac saves him and Henri of Navarre appoints him equerry. A duel with the Duke de Bassompierr, a plot to kill the king, and a daring rescue culminate in forgiveness and reconciliation.

Gascony Nampe France Raoul de Puyeadere Paris St. Gervoutn Henri of Navarre Marguerite Troul Gabrialle de Vriesac Vicoumte de Vrissac Gabriell Henri of Gascon Knowil Gabrielle Wiil Raoul Hert Duke de Bassompierr Mirza Gaston la Rochelle Navarre Vicomte de Vrissac Vicomte Tle Hapntir

Thief Steals $16 From Turner Hall Bar

A burglar entered Turner Hall bar in Burlington and took $16 in cash before fleeing. Police investigated the daytime theft and reviewed security footage for clues.

Turner Hall Burlington

Cemetery improvement association organized at Princeton

A cemetery improvement association has been organized at Princeton to oversee upkeep and promote restoration efforts for the local burial grounds. Members aim to coordinate volunteers, secure funds, and plan periodical maintenance.

Princeton

Wanted ads seek stock investors and roomers in Adel

Want ads from Adel Iowa offer stock handling for Burlington Mining as a guaranteed proposition with good pay for conservative investors. Also a rooming and boarding request for 111 East Fifth Street inviting applicants.

Burlington Pugh Brothers Adel, Ia East Fifth Street

Spectacular Pictures of A Geonttoman From Gascony

The spectacle follows a carnival day in St Germain with dancing crowds and banners as Raoul de Puycadere, a Gascon, appears. He defends Henri and earns a portfolio while Lady Gabrielle aids his quest. twenty speaking roles and many extras fill the production staged by M. W. Hanley & Son.

Bles Gascon Gabrielle Catherine de Medicis Henri M. W. Hanley & Son Gascony Ifenri Marguerite Navarre St. Germain Raoul de Puycadere Raou Gabrielle de Vriasne Lienri

A Gentlemen From Gascony Comes To The Stage

M W Hanley and Son present a new play adapted from Bickneill Dudley's novel about Heast of Navarre and Catherine de Medici era. It centers on Gabrielle de Vrissac and Raoul de Puyeadere in a love and adventure tale with daring feats and a grand tableau ending the first act. A large company, singers, and revelers accompany the production.

Mrs Guy Oregon of Oto Dies From Lockjaw

Mrs. Guy Oregon of Oto dies from lockjaw following a fractured ankle. Medical notes indicate pneumonia did not play a part in her death.

Guy Oregon Oto

Centerville Post Office Building Contract Let

The contract for the Centerville post office building has been let with a price of 30,986 dollars.

Centerville Post Office

Hidden frosts: unseen effects on crops and soil health

Farmers note many frosts impact yields without visible frost on plants. Experts warn of soil stress, delayed bud break, and increased disease risk, urging protective measures and monitoring by weather stations and agricultural extension services.

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