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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
5
Montezuma vote backs 2 percent levy for electric railroad
The July 28 special election in Montezuma approved a 2 percent tax to fund the Oskaloosa Tama electric railroad by about seven to one, 281 for and 42 against. Pleasant township is next to hold an election as petitions circulate amid strong support for the new road and its tax conditionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Oskaloosa-Tama
Pleasant Township
Poweshiek
Otis Whetstine Identified as Man Found Dead in Tree Top
Coroner Wickham identified a watch ring badge and letter as Otis Whetstine from a farm south of Iowa City. Relatives Amos Whetstine Will Black and J A Jelly visited county attorney Bailey to review the recovered belongings. Black's niece had previously identified the letter as in her handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Journal
Wickham
English River
Otis Whetstine
Iowa City
Amos Whetstine
Wellman
Will Black
J. A. Jelly
Bailey
Whetstine
Missing Iowa City Youth Believed Found in River Circumstances
The piece recounts a young man identified as Whetstine missing from Iowa City for a week. His father believes the ring belongs to his son, who is 21, while the mother is deceased. Witnesses note possible drinking prior to travel with Walbert Smith toward Kalona and return by rail, leaving why they went to the river unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Jelly
Iowa City
Walbert Smith
Kalona
Whetstine
Smith
Bunker's Mill
Baseball scores and schedules for Tuesday and today
American League results include Washington 5 Chicago 2, Detroit 6 Boston 5, Baltimore 8 Cleveland 7, St Louis 3 Philadelphia 1. National League scores see Boston 6 Chicago 1, Pittsburgh 14 Brooklyn 1, St Louis 5 New York 1, Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 1. Upcoming games list Chicago at Cleveland, Pittsburg at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St Louis at New York.
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Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
New York
Cincinnati
American League Today
National League Today
Burlington Revenue Office Passed To Harry Weaver
John M. Kemble will turn over the Burlington district revenue collection office on Friday August 1. Deputy Fred L. Poor reported a special agent would arrive to complete the transfer, with Kemble retiring. The change requires careful accounting of stamps and all office items amid a busy workload and warm days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Mr. Weaver
John M. Kemble
Mary Hickey longtime county resident dies at 63
Mary Hickey aged 63, a longtime county resident born in Ireland, died last night at 10 10 at her daughter Ed Anger’s home in Atalissa after paralysis of the bowels. She came to America, lived in Davenport, then moved to the county 37 years ago. Survived by seven children: Mrs Margaret Doran Memphis Mo Mrs Ed Anger Atalissa Ia Mrs James Conaway May Hickey Davenport Miss Statia Hickey Summit William Hickey Summit James Hickey Summit. Funeral plans pending. remains to be taken to Surimit today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hickey
Ed. Anger
Atalissa
Summit
Ireland
America
Davenport
Margaret Doran
Memphis
James Conaway
May Hickey
Statia Hickey
William Hickey
James Hickey
Surimit
Launch Party Aboard the Mignon With Boy Class
Mrs Henry Jayne hosted a Sunday school class outing aboard the launch Mignon on the Mississippi River. Boys included Henry Brandt Lee Westrate Fred Kranz Will Koll Harry Schreurs Clarence Stapleton Arthur Yale Clarence Becker and Charlie Nyenhuis, all praising their teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jayne
Mississippi
Father of Waters
Henry Brandt
Lee Westrate
Fred Kranz
Will Koll
Harry Schreurs
Clarence Stapleton
Arthur Yale
Clarence Becker
Charlie Nyenhuis
Change planned for Brook Street grade and ditch fill
City council, in a committee of the whole, surveyed Brook street near Second to Fourth as a possible grade change. Plans include bringing the street to grade and filling a deep ditch, removing the foot bridge, and altering the alley behind Second. Action pending next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook Street
Second
Fourth
Third
Fourth Street
Locust and
Spruce
Brewster Cook
Front Street
Rock Island Road
East Hill
Fisherfolk Report Heavy Catch Near City Lakes
Reports say fishing is excellent with many angling along shaded lakes near the city. A notable claim describes Grant Lawrence catching 122 fish in a single outing, the largest tally so far amid a surge of fish stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Lawrence
Chicken Thieves Steal 18 Chickens in Muscatine Coop
Miss Rilla Smalley reports 18 chickens stolen from her coop at 903 Grand View Avenue South Muscatine. Police investigate a series of night thefts by unknown intruders disturbing the peaceful slum of fowls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rilla Smalley
South Muscatine
Grandview Avenue
River forecast warns Mississippi fall near Davenport area
The Journal reports river levels likely drop slowly along the Mississippi between Dubuque and Davenport. Forecast issued for Thursday July 31 1992 indicates the stage may ease gradually as the river continues to recede toward morning. Weather details include a rough outline of expected river conditions and local impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Davenport
Mull’s Lightning Pain Killer Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Mull’s Lightning Pain Killer as a harmless remedy for all pain types including diarrhea rheumatism back pain sore throat and cholera. It claims instant relief and suitability for children or invalids, priced at 25 cents with a mail offer of a 10 cent sample bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MULL
Chevalier Returns From Ohio To Attend Chariton Normal Institute
Supt. W. F. Chevalier arrived home from Ohio where he spent weeks visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. M. A. Scott of Ohio will visit in Chariton for a month or six weeks. Mrs. P. C. Chevalier of Ames and Miss Bessie Chevalier will not return home soon. Chevalier must return for the normal institute to be held in Chariton next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Chevalier
Ohio
M. A. Scott
Chevalier
P. C. Chevalier
Ames
Iowa
Normal Institute
Chariton
Market Prices and Goods Listing of Grain and Farm Produce
A comprehensive price list covering grain, hay, live stock, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Items include corn 63 66c, oats 48 50c, wheat 65 70c, rye 55c, barley 55c, hay 10 17, potatoes 30c, eggs fresh lic, butter 16 2c, lard 12 1 2c, hogs 7.00 7.20, cattle 3.50 4.00, calves 4.00 5.00, turkeys alive 8c lb, dressed 1c lb, apples 7c bu, onions 75c bu, cabbage 4c head, flour 1.00 1.20 per 48 lb sack, sugar prices, coffee, butter, eggs, lard, bacon, ham, cheese, and dozens of fruit prices including lemons, bananas, oranges, figs, and pineapples, plus home and southern grown vegetables with per bunch and per peck rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Market Prices for Fresh Fish and Celery
Celery priced at 5 cents per stalk. Fish prices shown per pound include Cat Fish at 12 2/3 cents, Black Bass at 12 2/3 cents, Salmon at a figure obscured, Sunfish at 5 cents, Buffalo at 7 cents, White Perch at 8 cents, Carp at 5 cents, Croppies at 10 cents, and Pickerel at 8 cents.
Tragic Railroad Death in Carroll Yards
Herman Strong of Boone a brakeman on the Chicago and Northwestern was horribly mangled in Carroll yards. Dragged 200 yards under moving cars, he was found just outside the rails. Married last Wednesday, it was his first trip since marriage. He belonged to Boone's noted bowling team and was likely the state’s fastest player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll, Iia
Herman Strong
Boone
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Carroll Yards
Colorado Travel Literature From Rock Island Route
Free description of Colorado titled Under the Turqueoise Sky and Camping in Colorado offered by John Sebastian G P A Great Rock Island Route Chicago. Includes hotel and boarding house details, cheap summer rates, and a request for a postal reply to obtain information and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
John Sebastian
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Rock Island
Canadian Pacific Scenic Views At Low Excursion Rates
Canadian Pacific offers affordable excursion fares to view world famed scenery along its routes. The tempting promo highlights accessible tickets during conventions and peak travel periods for travelers seeking spectacular natural landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Cener
Literature Offered Through Rail Route To Chicago Agent
The text notes that the literature can be obtained via railway agents and requests applications to A. C. Shaw General Agent Pass Department 228 Clark Street Chicago to forward copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Shaw
Pass. Dept
Clark St
Chicago
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Ma Electric Line
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