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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
4
To all Whom it May Concern. The following druggists sell the famous T Rhaematic Cure: Jotn J. Havercamp Theo. Kuechman, McBride & Cope, J. J Coady, Nespe & Co. The most effective cure known for rhaematism in all stages.
Nickel Plate Road offers a July 27 round trip to Chautauqua Lake New York for $14 with return by August 28, 1900. Tickets good on any of three daily trains. Lowest rates to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo and other eastern points. Send inquiries to John Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago Central 2057.
National Encampment A R hold August 27 to September 1 prompts low fare sale via B C R N Railway. Tor aula ice, fast time and courteous employees. For rates limits and details contact nearest agent.
Circuit Judge Wiest rules Viola G. Moffett of Detroit not liable for 65 percent assessment on 31 shares of defunct Ingham County Savings Bank stock. Receiver May sought liability after Mrs Graham, also of Detroit, claimed fraud in purchasing the stock and later home. Judge finds Mrs Graham liable for the assessment.
Elmer Morgan twelve, kidnapped from an orphanage in Belle Vernon Pennsylvania in April 1808, was freed Monday ten miles north of Belleville after two years in gypsy captivity. He endured whipping and stoning before farmers witnessed his screams and alerted authorities.
The Southern Industrial League convention begins in Atlanta with about 800 participants. Over three days, topics include territorial expansion trade benefits, lower import duties, and changes to the financial state. John Wanamaker is among the special guests expected to speak.
Miss Wilson and a Philadelphia group arrived in Richmond to christen torpedo boat Dale at Trigg shipyard. This marks the fourth U S vessel christened here in under a year. The Decatur, likely launched by August, will be christened by Miss Maria Ben Eyck Mayo of Norwalk.
The Temple of Music for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo will cover 150 feet square on the Esplanade corner and feature octagonal pavilions, richly ornamented facades, and a 1200 seat auditorium with 1600 more in adjacent spaces. It will house a four manual organ with about fifty stops, built by Emmons Howard & Son, first large Buffalo-made instrument, and exhibit Spanish Renaissance elements with gilded domes and star-shaped windows.
Iowa Central Railway announces reduced round trip fares for meetings across Iowa. Destinations include Iowa City July 17-18 Iowa State Bar Association. Waterloo July 4-20 Chautauqua Assembly. Burlington Aug 9-12 Saengerfest. Des Moines July 10-24 Chautauqua Assembly. Waterloo July 23-26 and Humbolt Aug 11-23 summer gatherings. Fares are one and one third with certificate plan across points within various mile radii.
A fragment notes travel dates July 17 to August 10 and a round trip fare set at one and one third of the fare. A certificate is mentioned as part of the arrangement.
A special Chicago to Denver train via Omaha will run on listed dates leaving Chicago at 4 45 p m and connecting with Wilton Franch at Muscatine for a Denver arrival at 9 15 p m The Rock Island offers round trip Homeseekers fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden with a one fare plus 2 00 return until Oct 31 1900 For details visit the Passenger depot or contact Agent Co M Gould
A Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday 6 30 a m departure offers a 60 mile ride to Rock Island and on to Black Hawk Tower now open with added attractions. The Young provides free return tickets for Tower parties of ten or more from Rock Island to Black Hawk Tower and back. Basket dinner accommodations are noted. Return to Muscatine at 7 45 p m. Apply to Wm G Block, agent, for more information.
The Iowa Central Railway markets a direct route for home seekers with tickets sold on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Round trip fare is one fare plus two dollars to western, northern, southern, and southwestern points including Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Contact coupon ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty Marshalltown Iowa for sale dates and territory limits.
The eighty five year old Charlie Chaplin figure is praised for his health, literacy, and civic steadiness. Born in Madison County New York, he moved to Illinois then Muscatine with his wife in 1849. A longtime Republican and temperance advocate, he serves as senior deacon of the Congregational church. He has two children and a grandson among his remaining descendants.
Master Harold Winn remains in a very precarious state and delirious with heightened pain sensitivity. Mrs Reynolds, sister-in-law of the late Mrs Stewart, left for Toledo Iowa this morning. The Presbyterian society began improvements yesterday.
Modern Woodmen Picnic and Log Rolling in Rock Island Illinois on July 18 features a special train leaving Washington at 8 a.m. and passing Muscatine at 9 15 a.m. Return from Rock Island about 11 p.m. Round trip fare is 59 cents. C M Gould urges a day trip to the tri cities with same day return.
An advertisement for Weeks Break-to-A-Cold Tab claims no cure and no pay. Price listed as 25 cents with J. J. Havercamp named as sole agent.
Market report with Hog Cattle and Wheat data, receipts and price trends across Chicago and regional exchanges. Includes hog and cattle figures, car lots, and live stock receipts from Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Liverpool grain movements and closings.
The Muscatine market lists wood lime cement coal and varied farm staples with price ranges. Flour oats corn honey lemons and oranges show fluctuating costs, while hides lumber nails and hardware mark modest shifts in retail values.
Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway offers one fare round trip tickets from all Iowa points for the annual tourney in Cedar Rapids August 7 to 10. For full particulars call nearest agent.
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