Local News Briefs Show Travel and Notices Across Rail Lines
Daily notices report residents traveling on the Helen Blair and Firefly to Davenport Clinton Letts Tolano and Columbus Junction for visits business and errands. Several individuals journeyed to visit friends while others advertise dry kindling and a local want ad in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hines
Buffalo
Helen Blair
Roach & Musser Sash & Door Co
F. Malone
Davenport
Miss A. Huston
M. J. Callahan
Clinton
Holmes & Manrose
Fisch & Son
S. Reaney
Letts
Columbus Junction
Gearhart Address Delights Crowds At Muscatine Chautauqua
Large Muscatine audience hears Hon. G. A. Gearhart of Buffalo deliver an uplifting lecture on American heritage progress and women's advancing roles. Willits and Whitney performances draw Saturday crowds with readings, songs, and lessons on civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
America
A. A. Willits
Whitney Concert
Lost Word program sings of a man who sold God
A rendition of The Lost Word presented a moving selection about a man who sold the name of God. The piece conveyed deep anguish and was praised for its beauty and emotional impact.
Dr Hale’s Household Ointment Promises Quick Relief
Itching and skin eruptions vanish swiftly leaving skin clear and velvety. The advertisement claims the ointment is pure wholesome and free of poisonous ingredients. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon and Thomas Adams New York.
Muscatine Maenner Chor Heads to Saengerfest in St Paul
M. N. and S. Railway Co sails special train from Muscatine July 25 to 29, 1906 for the Saengerfest in St Paul. Round trip $5, tickets valid until July 31. Tourist sleeping car and high back coaches provided, double berth $1, reservations via agents. G B Birch and C Howard listed as officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Maennerchor
St. Paul
Muscatine
Iowa Central
G. B. Birch
Charles Howard
Graces Visit Wilton Train Noted at Hoover Home
Mr and Mrs Robert Grace of Iowa City have been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs A Hoover during a stay near Wilton. The report notes their visit to the area and the Wilton train scene as part of their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Beadle
Fort Madison
Robert Grace
Iowa City
A. Hoover
Wilton
Rainstorm disrupts Muscatine Chautauqua attendance
A sudden 3 PM downpour drenched crowds at Citizens' Railway park during the Muscatine chautauqua. People sought shelter as the canvas roof leaked and chairs clogged the aisles, but the program resumed after the storm with Hon. G. A. Gearhart of Buffalo delivering a valued lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Park
Whitney
Swift
Whitney Brothers
G. A. Gearhart
Buffalo, N. Y
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W. M. Taylor
Fruitland
Texas
Sterlin
C. E. Padgett
Tolano
L. D. Weld
W. H. Graff
J. Shellabarger of
Ideal Printery
Iowa Avenue
Mrs. S. Bell
James Quinn
Muscatine Chautauqua
Ardor OF the Large
Dr. Willits Satur
Cital
Mrs. Whitney
Gearhart
Chautauqua
New York
United States
Gettysburg
Dixie Land
Niagara
East
God
Pany
Annie Laurie
Four Brothers
Edwin Whitney
Suanee River
Dr. Swift
Willits
Apostle of
Sunshine
Solomon
Whitney Brothers’ Concert Company
Foss Lamprell Whitney
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Darky
Muscatine Lumber and Box Co
East Second Street
Legant
Ren
Fort
Charlevoix
Petoskey
Harbe
Troit
Berolzheim
Pekly
Chicago
Frank
Springs
Mackinac Island
Uth
Eamship Co
Alkano
Alkano Remedy Co
Chas.h, Gobble, Mgr
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Minneapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Illinois Central
ST. Louis
S. G. Hatch
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Cuba
Hammond
South
C. C. McCarty
M. N. & S. Railway CO
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