Legislative Gossip From Des Moines Sees Committees Set
Des Moines Iowa January 21 Special Correspondence. The speaker and lieutenant governor announce committee assignments pleasing many and chance for future usefulness. United States senators Alison and Dolliver elected. Thayer and Seerley vote with minority. State supervisors in session plan new legislation and reforms to county governance and smallpox control.
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Des Moines
Journal
Herriott
Eaton
United States
Allison
Dolliver
Thayer
Seerley
Wm. B. Allison
J. P. Dolliver
State of
Iowa
State University
Iowa City
Cummins
Webster
D. D. Webster
Muscatine
Boards of Health
Jos. E. Morcombe
Obituary: Mary J. Kauffman Longtime Grandview Resident
Mary J. Kauffman born Dauphin County Pennsylvania September 29 1839 died January 14 1902 at her home in Grandview Iowa. She moved with her parents to Louisa County in 1851 married Henry Thompson January 14 1855 and had eight children. Surviving are husband and five children and four daughters preceded her. Also surviving are her aged mother brother and sister. She joined the Church of God about 1857 and led a Christian life. Funeral January 16 at the U E church with M G Hamil delivering the sermon. Burial in Thompson Cemetery with pallbearers R C Wibber Chas King A H Young C Deitrecht M Guthrie and B Christy.
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Mary J. Kauffman
Dauplin County
Grandview
Ila
Louisa County
Henry Thompson
A. K. Lindsey
Muscatine
A. B
Cedar Rapids
J. A
J. C
Santa Paula
Cal
W. H
Sarah J
Josephine
Mattie
L. Kauffman
Santa Clara
A. A. Kauffman
Red Bluff
M. G. Hamil
U. E
Thompson
R. C. Wibber
Chas. King
A. H. Young
C. Deitrecht
M. Gutherie
B. Christy
Be Business Gentlemen in Railroading Critique
A Muscatine retailer denounces Rock Island and allied lines for poor service and favoritism toward Iowa City routes. He cites long delays, lost trade, and neglect of local business, urging locals to demand fair handling and push back on the B R N and Muscatine Western connections.
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Great Rock Island
Rock Island
Front Street
Atalissa
Moscow
B., C. R. & N. Railway
Muscatine
Iowa City
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets On Sale Across B C R N Lines
Excursion tickets for homeseekers will be sold on specified dates to all points on the Burlington Cedar Rap ids Northern line north of Abbott Iowa. Tickets are valid 21 days from sale with limited stopovers on the outward trip. Details on lands along the line available from Illen and Brooks immigration agents Cedar Rapids Iowa and from B C R N agents or John G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ba
Abbott
Messrs
John G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Unclaimed Mail at Muscatine Post Office
Remaining unclaimed at the Muscatine Iowa post office for the week ending January 21 1902 includes men’s list items Mab Astendard Adam Butcher Walter Chatfield Mr Chap man OKay Deems and C L Dolman with two items.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Mab. Astendard
Adam Butcher
Walter Chatfield
Mr. Chapman
Okay Deems
C. L. Dolman
Cali fornia Limited Promises Luxurious Rail Travel
Avoid snow blockades on your California trip by taking the Iowa Central and Santa Fe route to San Diego Los Angeles Pasadena and San Francisco. The Cali fornia Limited offers high comfort and speed with rates and booklets available from Geo S Batty Marshalltown.
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California
San Diego
Los Angeles
Pasadena
San Francisco
Iowa Central
Santa Fe
California Limited
Land of Flowers
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Wasting Away to Recovery Promised by Golden Medical Discovery
A strong athlete collapses to wasting illness after a storm and cough. The ad promises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery rebuilds stomach strength and blood, and cites patient testimonials from Washington DC and Blackwood Assiniboia. It urges free consultation and notes the product contains no alcohol or narcotics.
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Taber
DR. Taber
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Dorcas A. Lewis
24Th St
Washington, D. C
Dr. Pierce
M. A. Cary
Blackwood
Assiniboia
Dist
N. W. Ty
Dr. Sage
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Ainsworth Nuptials for Ora Rowan and Geo McConnahay
In Ainsworth Iowa on January 22 a high noon wedding united Miss Ora Rowan the daughter of J G Rowan and Geo McConnahay of Washington Iowa The ceremony at the Rowan home was conducted by Rev J P Davis with Dr Williamson of Keokuk assisting About 60 guests attended and a three course dinner followed The newlyweds will establish a home in Washington A separate item notes Captain Wilson of Highland township purchased EF Brockways 490 acre farm for 75 per acre with possession March 1
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Ainsworth
Davenport
McConnahay
Washington
Captain Wilson
Highland Township
EF. F. Brockway
Free If It Fails to Cure Patent Remedy Claim
A seller offers a remedy promising cure or no pay, at 60 cents per package, with a written guarantee and a free pipe with each package as a bonus. The note is signed by J. J. Havercamp and mentions a samples tree.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Rector
Great Pile
J. J. Havercamp
Beet Sugar Industry Expands with thirty nine Factories
The country now has thirty nine beet sugar factories in operation as Michigan leads with twelve plants.
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State of
Michigan
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Joe McShane
P. H. McShane
Henry Small
James Snyder
Ed. Thomas
A. D. Wigim
Henry Wollenzin
Chas. C. Zimmerman
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Ethel Dolsen
L. Huston
Eathel Johnson
Kate Kiefner
Maher
James Murphy
Mary Pearson
Emma Fickler
Andrew Friberg
Geo. N. Sander
Wm. L. Roach
P. M
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Muscatine Electric
Railway
Kauffman
the Daily Journal
Iee
Frank J. Smith
van Sielin Avenue
Brooklyn
Buffalo, N. Y
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