Davenport and Suburban Railroad seeks Muscatine franchise
The Davenport and Suburban railroad plans to obtain a city franchise to lay track and string trolley wires in Muscatine. James Bradford, the chief engineer, reports survey near city limits complete with two entry routes. Davenport concessions set a 2000 dollar annual payment and specific fare rules. franchise decisions will require council review.
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Davenport and Suburban Railroad
Muscatine
Davenport and Suburban
James Bradford
Weed Park
East Hill
East Front Street
Electric Railway
Davenport
Mrs Wilhelmina Dittman Obituary in Muscatine
Mrs Wilhelmina Dittman died after a long illness at Hershey hospital following a surgical operation. Born in Germany in 1855 she came to America in 1881 settling in Muscatine. Survived by husband Fred three sons Frederick Charles and William. Funeral from German Lutheran church Saturday at 2 pm Rev George Meier officiating.
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Wilhelmina Dittman
Hershey Hospital
Germany
America
Muscatine
Fred
Frederick
Charles
William
Third Street
South Muscatine
Geo. Meier
Greenwood
Angersbach's Sells Fresh Produce at Bargain Prices
Fine nutmeg musk melons peaches pineapples tomatoes and cabbage are offered at Angersbach's with a focus on quality and value for shoppers seeking seasonal fruits and vegetables.
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I. Angersbach's
Othmer Family Thanks for Kindness After Millie’s Death
A Othmer and family express sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement following the death of their daughter Miss Millie Othmer.
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A. Othmer
Millie Othmer
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge Meets on Death of Brother Rider
All members of Wyoming Lodge No. 76 are requested to attend this evening to take action upon the death of Brother Rider. Per order Chancellor Commander.
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Knights of Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
Brother Rider
K. P
Castle Hall
Iowa Avenue
Latest line of ladies shirt waist sets at I Nierel Son
Beautiful line of ladies pearl shirt waist sets and a line of ladies initial shirt waist sets arrive at I Nierel Son's. The store promotes the new styles likely attracting fashionable shoppers.
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I. Nierel & Son’s
Randall Hard Hit During South Hamilton Storm
A violent electric wind storm swept southern Hamilton County, Iowa, early yesterday. Webster City felt only light effects, but Randall and nearby towns reported extensive damage to farm houses and crops amid heavy rainfall across the area.
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Hamilton County
Webster City
Randall
Choicest fruits at St. John's market
Juicy peaches bananas pineapples and oranges offered at St. John's market. Residents can buy fresh produce daily with varieties highlighted for summer shoppers.
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St. John’s
Saratoga
St. John's
Bryan At Rock Land Denounces Tax Load For Poor And Rich
Bryan arrived at Rock Land Maine and spoke at the courthouse about unjust taxation. He contrasted the poor man’s hunger with the rich man’s travel to food sources and noted rising flour prices with 63 cent bins looming tomorrow.
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Rock Land
Bryan
Court House
Special meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps announced
Attention to all members. A special meeting will be held next Saturday at 7 30 o clock at the home of Mrs Addie Barnard. Members urged to attend as urgent matters require attention per order of the president.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Addie Barnard
Wanted — negotiate for lot and small house
Advertiser seeks a lot and small house in a reasonable location and price. Contact Address X, Journal.
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Journal
Block on Rock Island tracks in Muscatine sparks injunction
Judge W F Brannan issued a temporary injunction blocking the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad from laying any new track on Front street property owned by Muscatine. The rail line had begun to add a second rail inside the main line to simulate a double track, which the city argues would alter the existing right of way. No permanent hearing date has been set.
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W. F. Brannan
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Front Street
City of
Muscatine
Rock Island
Brook Street
Iowa Avenue
Train Off the Track Near Omaha Kills Fireman
A westbound Chicago Rock Island and Pacific passenger train derailed three miles west of Omaha Nebraska. The fireman died, the engineer was seriously injured, and two express messengers were badly bruised.
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Omaha, Neb
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Road
Here
Local Farm Prices and Travel Literature Offered
A list of farm produce prices including lettuce onions beets turnips peas beans cucumbers cabbage celery and various fish priced per unit. Also fuel rates for soft coal cordwood and Hocking Valley coal. Advertises free travel literature Camping in Colorado with details on cheap Rock Island rail rates and Colorado hotels upon request.
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John Sebastian
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Colorado
Rock Island
Special prices on Galvanized wash tubs and instruments
City notices list a knock down sale on wash tubs at a special price tomorrow. Hirt and Fesler advertise Lakeside pianos as finest. Mandolin and guitar sale ends tomorrow. A boat trip along the river features a dozen locals and guests, with a four mile return voyage and a river supper.
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Hirt & Fesler’s
Grain and Livestock Prices in Local Market Report
The list catalogs prices for grain produce flour and live stock and poultry. Corn 63 66c oats 48 50c wheat 65 70c rye 51c barley 55c timothy hay 14 16 hay 16 17 Illinois hay 6 8 hogs 6.85 7.10 cattle 3.60 4.00 calves 4 5 sheep 3.10 4 lamb 3.24 per lb turkeys alive 8c dressed 11e chickens dressed 16c alive 7c apples tic onions 75c turnips 25c cabbage 4c flour per sack spring 1.00 1.20 winter 1.15 graham 25c corn meal 20c bran 1.00 shorts 1.25 sugar 4.95 per 100 lb sacks etc.
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Illinois
Rio
Bloomington Delegates Named for County Convention
Bloomington delegates to the county convention on Saturday the 6th include Co. H Garnes Wm Fishburr J A Te Strake J C Stuart W O Fritchman W A Shellabarger The delegation thirteen empowered to cast the full vote if any are absent Wm Hendricks is Chairman J C Stuart Secretary
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Bloomington
Co. H. Garnes
Wm. Fishburr
J. A. Te Strake
J. C. Stuart
W. O. Fritchman
W. A. Shellabarger
Wm. Hendricks
Meeting Notice for Company 12 on Rider Death
All members of Company 12 are requested to attend this evening to take action upon the death of Brother Rider per order of the Captain.
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Co. No. 12
Bro. Rider
Under the Turquoise Sky Description of Colorado
A vivid, concise description paints Colorado with striking clarity under a turquoise sky, highlighting landscape, atmosphere, and sense of place. The piece emphasizes visual details, color, and regional character to evoke the state’s distinct scenery.
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Colorado
Excursion Tickets Offered for Spiritualists Meeting
W G Block of the Diamond Jo line is authorized to sell excursion tickets to Clinton and return for 1.25 in connection with the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association annual meeting. Tickets go on sale July 15 and run through August 22, with return by August 20.
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W. G. Block
Diamond Jo
Isaac P. Lusk
Clinton
Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association
Low Summer Excursion Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis
The Iowa Central railway offers very low sale tickets to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return validity to Oct 31. Enjoy fine fishing and healthful recreation this summer. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Central Railway
Minnesota
Iowa Central
Mrs A H Gatton Visits City on Morning Train
Mrs A H Gatton of Fairart arrived on the 7 58 train and spent the forenoon in the city on business.
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A. H. Gatton
Fairart
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