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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1903

Page

7

Muscatine Presses for Rail Restorations and Service Update

A Muscatine mass meeting formed a five member committee to circulate a petition opposing Rock Island’s 9:30 p.m. Wilton train removal. They demand reinstatement, restored northbound connections, and better westward service for local shippers.

Rock Island M. Wilton R. S. McNutt William Huttit Z. W. Hutchinson John Bartemeier John M. Gobble J. W. Eells McNutt Mr. McNutt Charles Spaethe W. L. Lane J. W. Bells The Commercial Club Muscatine Wilton St. Paul Minneapolis Masciline Suth Charlies Spaethe Alderm Second Ward Mantine Fir Island Company Wilton Plug Rock Island Muscatine Mr. Spaethe Spaethe Huttig Hut

River column reports steamboat and river forecast notes

The U S Government Boat Col G Mackenzie passed up the river amid new pipe laying by Citizens Railway Co at its power house site. A pile driver works on piling for the pipe while initial attempts failed with broken pipes. A river forecast covers 48 hours to Aug 26 1903 with readings at Reed's Landing La Crosse Prairie du Chien Dubuque Davenport Des Moines and St Louis. A pearl find near Prairie du Chien is rumored to be worth about 2000 by Pearl Fisher Frank Rueckert and wife. they declined to confirm but left for Lake Mills after the claim.

U. S Col. G. Mackenzie Citizens’ Railway Company St. Paul St. Louis River Bulletin Reed's Landing la Crosse Prairie du Ee Dubuque Davenport Des Moines Reds Eee Prairie du Chien Union Prairie du Chien Wis Frank Rueckert Rueckert Shell P. O. Heide

Half Rates to Des Moines Fair Excursion Tickets

Des Moines Iowa August 21 29 excursion tickets offered by Iowa Central at one fare round trip good to return until August. Attractions and exhibits promise to excel past efforts. For details contact agents.

Des Moines Iowa Central

Muscatine District Camp Meeting closes in Wilton

Official report details the Muscatine district camp meeting at Wilton Aug 5 14 1993. Sermons by Rev W E Loeb and Rev E J Pike highlighted a high spiritual tone. Licenses and ordinations occurred. Epworth League reports shared. attendance strong Sunday with large crowds and full tabernacle.

Muscatine Wilton E. J. Pike Williamsburg Muscatine District P. M. Conant Riverside M. E J. W. Justice C. F. Nevins M. Y. Howe J. E. Hoopes W. A. Pratt Joseph McClelland Walter E. Smith J.C. Brown H. F. Kauffman W. E. Loeb A. Davidson Thos. Maplethorp Lone Tree C. N. Pace Epworth League Lydia Pool Mt. Pleasant Liberty Zimmerman Cc. O. Merica Warsaw Ind Detroit Mich J. R. Payne H. C. Millice Nellie B. Downer Tabernacle C. O. Merica Dr. Stafford J. E. Newsom West Liberty R. Breeden H. A. Millice E. L. Sehreiner A. M. Smith J. M. McClelland John Potter J. F. Robertson L B. Schreckengast D. Webster W. H. Dillon Ethel Davis

Puts an End to It All With New Life Pills

A testimonial advert notes relief from dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad claims gentle but thorough action and urges readers to try them at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store with a 25 cent price and guarantee.

Havercamp’s Helen Lacker Dave Kline Letts G. A. Guest Ray George Stewart Washington Fred Giesler Eagle Point A. C. Hopkinson Saturday Mail Muscatine Iowa E. S. McComas Whirlwind Gold Mining and Exploration Company Imnaha Hopkinson Union County Ladds Metal Company Homestead Oregon Union, Oregon Dr. King Havercamp

Homeseekers Excursions One Way Rates

One way rate with two dollars extra for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Return limit twenty one days from sale date. Inquiries to ticket agents of Iowa Central or A B Cutts Minneapolis Minn.

Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

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