Wreck on Milwaukee Cutoff Delays Construction Work
A minor derailment on the new Milwaukee cutoff between this city and Rutledge caused no serious damage as trains moved slowly due to rough track. Engine and cars were quickly righted, with jacks used to restore service. A large gang of about 69 laborers tamped dirt and raised the track near the Milwaukee junction, preparing hundreds of cars of dirt and gravel to ballast the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Cut
Rutledge
Leutzinger Bridge
Mississippi Valley
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Epworth League Assembly Outline at Clear Lake Iowa
Management of the Epworth League Assembly of the Northwest at Clear Lake Iowa outlines a packed program July 28 to August 6 with lectures by Rev Dr J M Driver and Gov Van Sant among others, musical acts, missionary parliament speakers, temperance talks, and a grand orchestra. Rates are described as low and a Northwest Leaguer subscription is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League Assembly of the
Northwest
Clear Lake
Iowa
J. M. Driver
W. F. Oldham
Gov. van Sant
Minn
A. C. Rankin
Col
Geo. W. Bain
H. W. Bolton
W. J. Bryan
Brinton
Moving Pictures
Anderson Concert Co
Imperial Hand Bell Ringers
Dr. Oldham
Roy E. Fuller
R. May Pyne
T. McK Stuart
Col. Bain
Iowa City
River Forecast and Sales Notice for Dubuque Davenport
River forecast ending 8 a.m. Wednesday July 9, 1902 notes only slight changes between Dubuque and Davenport. The Journal lists a sale at Dubuque and mentions pioneer movement and rates for subscriptions. the 10 cent weekly price remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saerige
Sale Aa Dubuque
Mississippi
Dubuque
Davenport
July Bargains Drive Merchants to Clear Summer Stock
July is the time for merchants to clear out summer goods as they prepare fall stock. Journal bargain day ads boast big reductions with values unseen in recent years. The Boston Store offers extra inducements in all departments. Bee Hive sells chip braid straw hats at 25 cents. Anson Clothing advertises bathing suits and summer clothing cuts. Sam Berger runs a broad clearing sale with very low prices on apparel and gents furnishings.
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Boston
Bee Hive
Anson Clothing Company
Sam Berger
Flooding Drifts Iowa River Halts Traffic at Columbus Junction
The Iowa River at Columbus Junction reaches its highest level since 1884, flooding the wagon road to Fredonia and soaking fairgrounds. Water nears Geo Boke’s Gilbert flat home while farmers salvage potatoes. Mrs Woodworth camp meeting tent would now float a small steamboat. Andrew Foster returns from cancer treatment in Cincinnati with his nephew E F Foster. Ollie Todd plans Western visits. Safeguard to publish daily edition during Chau tau qua. Curran of Morning Sun advised the county board. rumor hints at a wedding soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Iowa River
Here
Fredonia
Geo. Boke
Gilbert
Andrew Foster
Cincinnati
Ohio
E. F. Foster
Ollie Todd
Curran
Morning Sun
Board of Supervisors
Want Rev Clapp Returned To Musserville Church
The Musserville M E church quarterly conference met Saturday night with Rev W G Thorn presiding. Members urged the presiding elder to influence Rev W L Clapp to return as pastor for the coming year, with all voting in favor. The church has flourished under his pastorate and holds bright prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musserville
M. E
W. G. Thorn
Washington
W. L. Clapp
City clergyman praised for tireless reform efforts
Reverend Clapp is known as a tireless worker in the city and the results of his efforts are greatly appreciated by all.
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Clapp
Republicans to Convene caucus in Muscatine County 1902
Republican leaders in Muscatine County call a convention at the Muscatine courthouse on Saturday July 26 1902 at 1030 am to choose 16 delegates for the state convention in Des Moines July 30. Representation bases include one delegate per township ward and votes for Governor Cummins in 1901 with several townships and wards listed. County committee officers endorse the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Muscatine
Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Paoomington
Largo
Moscow
Paudhet's Band Plans Steamer Excursion on July 8
Paudhet's band arranges a grand excursion aboard the elegant steamer J. S. for Tuesday evening July 8. The concert will be followed by dancing with full band on both trips. Boat leaves the dock at 8 o'clock sharp, returns at 9 30, and a second trip runs until midnight. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paudhet
J. S
New Royal Muskoka Hotel Opens in Muskoka Lakes
The New Royal Muskoka Hotel sits in the heart of Muskoka Lakes, a premier summer resort area. It opens to guests on June 15, with contact for descriptive matter and full information via Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams St Chicago, A. G. P. & T. A. Grand Trunk railway system.
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Royal
Local Notes Mention Residents and Travel
M H Trusdell of the B C R N line was in the city today. Mrs Charles Howseman near Spangler Chapel is quite ill. Mother Corwin on the island is somewhat better this morning. John Sterneman left this morning at 7 58 for Delta Iowa. Mr Hummel on the island is improving. Amos Hopkinson left this morning on the Western for Cedar Rapids on business. Miss Gertrude Legler left this morning on the Western for Belle Plaine to visit college chums for a week. Charles Lee, visiting the city, departed last night on the midnight train for Buxton Iowa.
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John Sterneman
Delta
Iowa
Amos Hopkinson
Cedar Rapids
Gertrude Legler
Belle Plaine
Charles Lee
Buxton
Defiance Starch Offered In Bargain Bundle
Geo W Reuling announces Defiance starch sold at 8 cents per 16 oz package and offers 3 packages for 20 cents claiming it is the finest cold water starch on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Geo. W. Reuling
Mrs Westbrook Leaves for Iowa City Visit
Mrs A J Westbrook departed this morning on the Western for Iowa City to visit her son. She will extend visits at Des Moines and Colfax during a three month absence from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Westbrook
Iowa City
Des Moines
Colfax
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butz’s Fair
Epworth League Assembly
River Bulletin
the Journal
Ing Sale
Sam Borger
Har
Columbus
Rev. Clapp
Musserville M. E. Church
Republican CO. Convention
Ord Wievkak
Case
Nawkien
Republican County Central Committee
J. C. Coster
Chas. P. Hanley
Orono
Settee Weee
M. H. Trusdell
Charles Howseman
Spangler Chapel
Mr. Hummel
Island
Duprez & Son
Mulberry St
Abs
Selz
Seiz
Braunwaprth’s
Wittich Bros
Muscatine Lbr. & Box Co
East Second Street
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