Local notes at Muscatine rail and bus lines
Local brief items record residents and visitors traveling on the Wilton and Western trains to Des Moines Iowa City and Wilton. Mentions include Chas Ryder Emma Lindstedt Lulu Ayres and others visiting relatives and attending the state fair. Also notes cash prices for poultry butter eggs hides and wool at 619 East Second St. J Greenblatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second St
J. Greenblatt
Dr. McCulley
Inez
Mary
Winterset
Des Moines
J. McCarty
Chicago
T. McGinnis
Riverside
Muscatine Dominate Keithsburg in One-Sided Baseball Game
Muscatine Independents defeated Keithsburg, Illinois 14 to 2 at the fair ground park yesterday afternoon. The locals blasted Johnson and the visitors with a strong attack, scoring nine runs in the second inning as wind and pitching changes shaped a lopsided contest. Wasson, Chayka, and Maloney starred for Muscatine while Keithsburg attempted adjustments with four pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Fair Ground Ball Park
Muscatine
Manila Bay
Jungles
Illinois
Walkinshaw
Chayka
Wasson
Haupt
Darling
Billings
Duffy
Lewis
Eng
Keithaburg
Bivascioe Ke Be
Mellinger
Henderson
Bre P
Bingen
P.O. A.B. Biamag
Tu Maloney
Jonusor
Sksss A
P. If
Ain
Daly Ban Wae
Awnacoe Roo
Sen
Ae Ae
Keithsburg
Eneg
Maloney
Hbails
Burke
Armbright
West Liberty Fair Closes With Lively Racing
West Liberty Iowa August 27 The West Liberty fair officially closed Friday but racing continued Saturday afternoon. Crowds were large and the events drew strong purses. Standout results include the 2:35 pace for a $200 purse with Alfretton Alice Mack Rena Wilkes and Grab posting times from 2:21 to 2:25. A $300 trotting purse saw Beary G Mowers Haleamtara Wilbur A Oaland Doone Mamie H and Time records ranging from 2:22 to 2:26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Alfretton
W. F. Murphy
Iowa
Alice Mack
Haring Bros
Phomcee
Rena Wilkes
H. M. Whitmer
RI Pee Bk
Grab
Ed. Ward
Moline
Ill
Beary G.M
Gmm
Mowers
Dysart
Haleamtara
J. P. Butterfield
DeWitt
Wilbur A
S. S. Reinhart
Brayton
Oaland Doone
M. Jenkins
Mamie H
Albert Hayes
Washington
Little Princess
Frank Burkee
Acie
Dick Yates
Lee Burgess
Mus- Cois
Bock -Civsaee Sesennes
William Downey Buried After Fairport Killing
The Negro William Downey killed on the Rock Island right of way near Fairport last Saturday was buried yesterday morning in Greenwood cemetery. Despite word sent to Guthrie Oklahoma believed home, relatives did not respond so interment occurred in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairport
William Downey
Rock Island
Greenwood
Mornig
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Giant Killers Take Another Series From Boston
The Giant Killers beat the Boston Beaneaters 7 to 0 in a rain affected game, adding a win to their percentage. Umpire Emilie announced the batteries after weather delays as President Murphy and Captain-Manager Chance debated delaying for a double header. The crowd dwindled due to rain, but the game proceeded for a small profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giant Killers
Boston
Murphy
Chance
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League saw Chicago tie Boston New York 7 apiece and Cincinnati win 5 to 1 over New York in seven innings. St Louis Brooklyn games postponed on wet grounds. American Association and Western League had multiple doubleheaders with wins and postponements. Iowa League featured high scoring Ottumwa over Burlington 15 14 in 11 innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NVL
Merrie
Ieewes
New York
Pittsburg
Eee
Philadelphia Ee
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston Sete
L Pet
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland E
St. Louis S Sno
Detroit
Washington Wee
Boston
American Association
Columbus
Milwaukeee
Toledo
Minneapolis Kansas City
Louisville
Peoria
Ben Springfield
Eae
Dak Dubuque
Wee
Rock Island
Decatur
Fee Bloomington O
Davenport
Des Moines
Omaha O
Eeeet
Lincoln
Abe
Denver
Sioux City
Serene
Pueblo
Burlington Iowa League
Fort Dodge
Oskaloosa
Marshalltown
Ant Keokuks
Clinton
Waterloo
Seeewet
Ottumwa
Cincinati
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Cedar Rapids
Springfield
Omaha
Burlington
Keokuk
Today’s NBA Matchups Across the League
The schedule lists Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis, New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Pittsburg, Chicago at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, Detroit at Washington, and Cleveland at Boston. A full day of eastern and midwestern crossings with rivalries and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
End of Boat Season Nears for Diamond Jo Fleet
The Diamond Jo steamers St. Paul and Sidney, running between St. Louis and St. Paul, will be taken off for the season mid month as business on the river slows with warm weather. The Quincy is on the cradles at Eagle Point, with ship carpenters beginning work to repair and renovate the hull and upper deck. Captain John Killeen is credited with the successful rescue and raising of the Quincy, part of a series of difficult operations on up river packets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Sidney
St. Louis
W. G. Block
St. Louis St. Paul
St. Louis Exposition
Burlington
Davenport
Helen Blair
Columbia
Dubuque
Quincy
Eagle Point
Quincey
Mississippi River
John Killeen
Julius Calhoun
Killeen
Mary Morton
California Excursions Ticket Sale Announcement
Iowa Central offers round trip fares to Los Angeles and San Francisco California from September 3 to 14 with one fare. Tickets valid for October List with flexible routes and liberal stopovers. For details contact agents or write A. B. Cutts G. P. & Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iowa Central
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
A. B. Cutts
G. P
Minneapolis, Minn
Few Raft Operators Active on Mississippi at Clinton
Eight boats engage in raft and lumber towing this season along the Mississippi from Clinton. Clyde sails for Dubuque Standard Lumber, Juniata for Winona mills, Isaac Staples for Muscatine Lumber and Fort Madison mills, Rutledge for Rock Island mills, Lizzie Gardner works as a peddler, Star to Keokuk Lumber, Ben Hershey with Burlington Lumber, J. W. Vansant for Joyce mill Clinton and Davenport mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Mississippi
Clyde
Standard Lumber Company
Dubuque
Juniata
Winona and
Empire Mills
Winona
Minn
Isaac Staples
Muscatine Lumber Company
Fort Madison Mills
Rutledge
Rock Island
Lizzie Gardner
Bar Lumber Company
Keokuk
Ben Hershey
Burlington Lumber Company
J. W. Vansant
Joyce
Davenport
A Brave Fight Against Illness With Electric Bitters
A Brave Fight 7 against Stomach Liver and Kidney Trouble is always successful when carried on by Electric Bitters. SG cents. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp’s
Concord News Notes from Sand Prairie and Nearby Visits
Miss Maudie George hosted a week long visit with friends and relatives from Sand Prairie and Muscatine. Mary Bowman and Katie Bowman of Columbus Junction visited relatives. Mrs. G B Lowe and Tracy Lowe visited Columbus City. Litha Hawkins and Grace Boggs of Sand Prairie stayed with Maudie George. Will Buchanan of Columbus Junction visited Lena Lowe’s family. Lambert Estle remains very ill with scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Maudie George
Sand Prairie
Muscatine
Mary
Katie Bowman
Columbus Junction
G. B. Lowe
Tracy Lowe
Columbus City
Litha Hawkins
Grace Boggs
Will Buchanan
Lena Lowe
Lambert Estle
Half Rates to Des Moines at Iowa State Fair
Iowa Central offers one fare round trip excursion tickets for the Des Moines state fair from August 24 to 31, 1906. Return limited to September 1, 1906. For rates and train times, contact local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Central
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hohler Bros
Business College
Idea Printery
Iowa Avenue
Chas Ryder
Letts
J. J. Ryan West
Wilton
Iowa City
D. M. Hudler
W. O. Fritchman
Emma Lindstedt
C. A. Dettmers
Sweet Mary
America
C. T. Gremmel
M’s’r
Lulu Ayres
John Baker
Charles
H. G. Nicolaus
Henry Gorham
Nichols
Holmes & Manrose
Fisch & Son
H. A. Fraze
Kinross
Harry Baker
Grandview
James Leary
B. W. Pierson
Manchester
A. L. Pierson
Dr. McNutt
H. Schuette
Herbert
Milwaukee
Edna Blicker
Harry Pratt
Tom Dora
M. B. Wise
Tine
Viusentine Lumber and Box Co
Manitou
Frankfort
Charlevoix
Petoskey
Harbor Springs
Mackinac Island
Buffalo
Duluth
JOS
Berolzheim
G. P. A. Manitou Steamship Co
West Liberty Fair Grounds
Beaneaters
Maple City
STING
Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth, UL
Apie
National League
Diamond JO
Ness
Steamer
Vienna Bakery
D. L. Carl
Home Savings Bank Free
Cal. W. Smith
Mississippi Valley
Home Tea Co
Central Life
F. M. Cooper
Foleys
Prescription Drug Store
East Second Street
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