Muscatine Wealth Seen in Assessor Figures and Growth
A Muscatine review of the assessor’s books shows personal property valued at 2.19 million dollars and total taxables around eight million, with city growth driven by new buildings, streetcar plans, and expanding business and livestock. New buildings total 121 thousand dollars, livestock values run high, and hundreds of vehicles and substantial merchandise and stock circulate, signaling a prosperous city. The report also notes potential rail and telephone line extensions and a clam digging boom near the Mississippi, with bidders buying pearls at Prairie du Chien.
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Muscatine
Des Moines
East Hill
Lown Avenue
Cedar Street
Cemetery
Muscatine City
Clam Digger Fleet Moves Downstream Near Burlington
The Burlington Gazette reports the small fleet of clam digger boats moored below the Burlington bridge has moved further down the stream. Prices paid for shells are noted as part of local activity.
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Burlington
Burlington Gazette
Burlington Bridge
Sports slate with tonight’s city matchups across leagues
Chicago faces Boston while Cleveland takes on Philadelphia and Detroit visits Baltimore. St Louis plays Washington as National League action continues with Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
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Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Baltimore
St. Louis
Washington
National League Today
Brooklyn
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National League
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Ak Tieden
New
Mrs Woodworth Evangelist Meetings Draw Big Crowd at Fair Grounds
Mrs Woodworth Etter’s meetings at the fair grounds drew a large turnout despite threatening rain. Henry Altekruse of Lake township testified about a broken leg prior Mt Pleasant meetings, noting he rode crutches then walked without them since. Evening sermon impressed many as Woodworth showed vigor and improved oratory over the day.
Pastor Moe Campbell Accepts Fairfield Presbyterian Post
Mrs. Charles T. McCampbell and children traveled on the 7 58 train to Fairfield to establish a new home. Rev Moe Campbell has taken the pastorate of the Presbyterian church there and preached Sunday.
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Charles T. McCampbell
Fairfield
Moe Campbell
Presbyterian Church
Sunday Evening Union Service Moves to Friends Church
Inclement weather pushed a union service from the court house square to Friends church. Rev. Taylor led prayer, Rev. Hix read Psalms, and Rev. Pry preached on Christ’s indwelling presence and the church bridegroom relation. The congregation enjoyed a uplifting service with benediction by Rev. Herr.
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Friends Church
Court House
Mr. Taylor
L. K. Hix
A. B. Church
Jesus
J. Pry
The
Jno
Christ
C. L. Stafford
H. D. Herr
Hitchcock Honored Man Receives King Edward VII Letter
Raymond Hitchcock known in Muscatine for his King Dodo role at the opera received a royal reply from King Edward VII. A New York paper recounts Hitchcock’s June 3 levee at Daly’s Players club and his coronation greeting mailed to Buckingham Palace, with the king’s private secretary thanking him on June 21, 1902.
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Muscatine
Edward VII
Raymond Hitchcock
Dodo
Phil. J. Mackay
Mackay
East Second Street
Hitchcock
Edward
New York
Players’ Club
England
America
Great Britain and Ireland
India
Rex
Royal
Daly’s
Buckingham Palace
Clean Out Sale for Defiance Starch at 8 Cents
A local seller named Geo. W. Reuling offers Defiance starch at 8 cents per 16 oz package and a bundle deal of 3 packages for 20 cents. The ad emphasizes bargain pricing and quality cold water starch.
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Defiance
Geo. W. Reuling
Kidney Ailments Promised Cure by Dr Hobbs Pills
Advertisement claims Dr Hobbs pills cure all kidney ills and offer a free sample. Contact Remedy Co located in Chicago or an associated address for the remedy.
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Hobbs
Add
Remedy Co
Chicago
The New Actress Wins Leading Chance at Lyric Hall
Francis Bartow hires an untested girl for a Lyric hall production after her bold plea to perform. She impresses with determination and a hopeful kiss as she accepts the role of Alice, awaiting the first rehearsal. The manager, amused and cautious, assigns her a study copy and a rehearsal date.
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Francis Bartow
Bartow
Lyric Hall
Edna Grant Seeks Stage Breakthrough With Name Change
A hopeful actress Edna Grant, fired by adversity after losing her family, seeks stardom under a new name. Manager Bartow challenges her acting, offers a private path to success, and promises the wife role if she proves her dedication.
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Edma Grant
Mr. Henderson
Bartow
Stull
Henderson
Miss Grant
Prominent summer meetings with special rail rates
Listings of meetings and conventions in multiple cities with very low railroad rates offered by B., C. R. & N. Ry. for August July and September including national and fraternal organizations and the Travelers' Protective Association. Jno. G. Farmer invites interested parties to call for full information.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Denver
International Sunday School Association
Ancient Order of Hibernians In America
Denver Colo
National Association of Letter Carriers
Omaha
Neb
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Tacoma
Wash
The
United Presbyterian Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of
Lks
San Francisco
Cal
Knights of Pythias
Seattle
Jno
G. Farmer
G. P
N. Ry
Traveler's Guide Train Details to Montezuma
It lists the B., C. R. and N line service from Muscatine to Montezuma with departure and arrival times. The schedule shows a morning departure, a 7:10 pm arrival, and notes Sunday as excluded. The entry credits a government agent as the source.
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Muscatine
Montezuma
Casden
Rail schedule notices for C., R. 1., and P. Railroad trains
The timetable lists passenger trains Nos. 12 8 30 16 and 15 85 29 7 11 with departure times from early morning to late night. It notes limited vestibule trains Nos. 11 12 between Chicago and Denver via Kansas City or St Joseph and changes for Evans Washington routes and through service to Kansas City Mexico City and California.
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Cocadeenounees
Eeveee
Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans
Washington
Kiaso
City of Mexico
California
Muscatine North and South by. Co timetable shows April 1902 start
The Muscatine North and South by Company announces a new schedule effective April 20 1902 at 12 noon daily except Sunday. The timetable lists southbound No 3 and No 1 from Muscatine to Elrick Junction with stops at Roundhouse Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Elrick Junction and northbound No 2 and No 4 in reverse with arrival and departure times. Connections with BCRN and Iowa Central are noted at Wapello Elrick Junction and Muscatine. special Saturday and Monday adjustments detailed. Charles Howard is general agent.
Iowa Central Rail Lines Schedules and Ticket Offer
Going north and south train times listed for No. 3 Paul Express, No. 5 Mason City Mall, No. 25 Way Freight, No. 6 Peoria Mall, No. 4 Peoria Express, and No. 16 Way Freight. Coupon tickets let travelers reach all points in United States Canada and Mexico. Contact Geo Batty Marshalltown Iowa or L Seevera Elrick Junction for rates and folders.
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Paul Express
Mason City Mall
Way Freight
Sun
Peoria Mall
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
L. Seevera
Elrick Junction
Ows
Steamer Schedules for Davenport and Burlington
In Davenport the steamer Helen Blair runs Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 a m Sunday 7 am while the W J Young Jr sails Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 pm In Burlington the Helen Blair steamer runs Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 30 pm and the W J Young Jr sails Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 2 45 pm For further information call W A Blair Manager or W G Block Agent.
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Davenport
Helen B.air
W. J. Young, JR
Burlington
Helen Blair
W. A. Blair
W. G. Block
Diamond Jo Line Steamers Schedules and Routes
The Diamond Jo Line lists north bound departures at 7 00 a m from Muscatine with steamer Dubuque on dates June 13 24 July 1 10 19 28 August 6 15 24 September 2 11 20 29 and steamer Quincy on June 27 July 6 14 24 August 2 11 20 29 September 16 25. South bound departures at 11 30 a m from Muscatine on June 17 26 July 5 14 23 August 1 10 19 28 September 6 15 24. Boats travel St Louis to Muscatine and St Paul to Muscatine with exact arrival and departure times noted.
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Dubuque
Quincy
St. Louis
Muscatine
St. Paul
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Carnival City Packet Company
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