Train schedule notes and route changes for Midwest lines
The document lists passenger and freight trains with times and routes. It notes changes to Nos. 7 and 8 now running to Evans and Nos. 15 and 16 operating daily except Sunday. It references through services to Kansas City El Paso City of Mexico and California and describes the Wilton Branch schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sca
Isbaexetan DD
Bedessa Yee
Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans
Washington
Elase
City of Mexico
California
Muscatine North and South By Co Train Schedule
Time table effective April 2 1902 lists daily except Sundays trains south bound No 3 from Muscatine at 6:00 p m to Elrick Jet 7:45 p m with intermediate stops Fruitland Grandyview Wapello. north bound No 2 from Elrick Jef 7:40 a m to Muscatine 9:14 a m. No 4 afternoon service. connections with B C B N at Wapello and with Iowa Central at Elrick Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Roundhouse
Fruitland
Grandyview
Wapeilo
Elrick Jet
Elrick Jef
Wapclio
Grandview
Iowa Central Rail Schedules and Ticket Options
Elrick Junction North schedules show No 3 St Paul Express at 8 10 p m No 5 Mason City Mail Sundays 11 59 a m No 66 Peoria Mail Sundays 2 45 p m No 4 Peoria Express 5 56 a m. Way Freight and a Sunday 1 50 p m. Coupon tickets cover all points in the United States Canada and Mexico. General Passenger and Ticket Agent address Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Sum
Peoria Mail
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
lWaty
Mershalltown
Iowa
Seerers
Reduced railway rates for national meetings announced nationwide
Travel deals list special meetings in 1902 with one fare plus two dollars round trip, plus extensions to September and June dates. Events include National Education Association in Minneapolis, National Baptist anniversaries in St Paul, Elks in Salt Lake City, Travelers Protective Association in Portland, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Young People's Christian Union in Tacoma, Knights of Pythias in San Francisco, and Mystic Shrine in San Francisco with varied final limits and regional routes from Peoria and Iowa Central lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Minn
National Baptist
St. Paul
Peoria
Eldora
Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Junction
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
National Convention Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen
Young People’s Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church
Tacoma
Wash
Seattle
Farmington
Iowa Central
Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
Cal
Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic
Twentieth Century Club Elects Officers for Year
At a meeting at Mrs. Chas. Gray’s home the Twentieth Century club elected officers: President H. W. Lewis, Vice President T. R. Fitzgerald, Recording Secretary W. W. McQuesten, Corresponding Secretary P. M. Detwiler, Treasurer LeMoyne Porter, Director B. E. Lilly. Annual picnic set for June 19 at Mrs. B. E. Lully’s Keokuk Lake cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Chas. Gray
East Hill
W. W. McQuesten
P. M. Detwiler
LeMoyne Porter
B. E. Lilly
B. E. Lully
Keokuk Lake
Shellers Boost Local Trade As They Spend Freely
A businessman says shellers in Muscatine engage heavily in trading and spend much more money than expected. Dozens gather on the levee, buying groceries, dry goods, boots and shoes, with shellers earning three to five dollars daily and circulating currency quickly. Merchants profit from their purchases, while wealthier nonlocal buyers push harder margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Temperance meeting in Wilton praises virtue and laments liquor power
The June monthly union temperance gathering at Grace Reform church featured a singing service by Prof Fecht and a thoughtful talk by Presiding Elder Thorn on resisting liquor influence. Several local residents are noted in visits and travel, including Chas Kelley leaving for Ida Grove, Miss Ida Wise's music class recital, and Rev N A McAulay returning from Europe. Six Arctic expeditions are reported at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilate
Jesus
Barabbas
Chas. Kelley
Ida County
Ida Grove
Ida Wise
Nell Downer
Bert Wilson
Stevens
Columbus Junction
Guy Whaley
Harold Johnson
Elizabeth Mahanna
Win Blanchard
Muscatine
J. H. Stevens
Harry
Mary
Rock Island
Sperry
McIntyre
Millie Wildasin
Rachel Bell
Kansas
S. C. Hinkhouse
Eddie
Omaha
Nebraska
Wichita
Kan
N. A. McAulay
Kidney and Backache Cure Ad from Woodland Ia
An old advertisement claims Dr Fenner offers free consultations and a kidney and backache cure. It touts two cured customers in the past year and lists J L Still & Co Woodland Ia and Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store as outlets for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fenner
Jie
J. L. Still & CO
Woodland
Rain Altered Harvest Prospects in Montezuma
A midweek report from Montezuma Iowa notes a light Sunday rain soaking the ground, followed by a heavy deluge Monday that washed some corn on hillside fields. Meantime the cherry crop looks short due to birds, with strawberries damaged by hard rains but other fruits promising. Judicial Convention set in Grinnell on the 4th. class sermon by Prof. A C Piersel and commencement speaker Danl Bradley planned. a Lyceum Bureau course is secured for this season. Judge Scott to hold an adjourned district court session next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
A. C. Piersel
Iowa Wesleyan University
Tiersel
Dan'l Bradley
Iowa College
Lyceum Bureau
Scott
District Court
Local Social Notes From West Liberty
West Liberty diary items report visits from Mrs Waltz of Wellman and G W Griffith of South Dakota. Tea at Mrs Joe Gregg’s home, silk worms at M F E church, and Osage orange leaf diet noted. Mrs Ruth Epperly returns from Muscatine. Mrs Frank Barnes’ 64th birthday seen with Mrs Wagner. Children’s Day at Christian church yields about 25 for foreign missions. Communion at M E postponed due to rain. Presbyterian services canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Waltz
Wellman
Will Pond
West Fifth Street
G. W. Griffith
South Dakota
Raymond
East Sixth Street
Joe Gregg
East Fourth Street
M. FE
Ruth Epperly
Jean
Muscatine
W. D. Ady
Belle Plain
Frank Barnes
R. C. Wagner
7Th Street
Barns
Christian Church
M. E
Presbyterian Church
Local Notes On Health Homes Weather And Odd Tidbits
Miss Hattie Cooper recovered from a tooth extraction after a 12 day illness and pain. Repairs and fresh paint are underway at the Holcomb and Cooper homes. Quail fed on melon seeds in fields while peas and turnips show mixed results from sand storms and wage disputes. Hoopes & Co. reported 65 then 95 orders for Sweet potato plants across several states. A runaway horse involved a family scene as Art Seitzer’s horse bolted briefly. Mrs. Boyd moves in with relatives after a husband’s death and decorations day at airport cemetery saw all attend except Irma Reeves who remains ill but improving. George Brown builds a front fence and prepares finishing work. Mrs Seay shows slow improvement after a paralytic stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Cooper
B. Holcomb
Wm. Cooper
J. E. Hoopes & Co
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Art. Seitzer
Mr. Roth
George Brown
Mrs. Seay
Mulberry
Ask
Risking Life To Make A Living And Health
An editorial voice emphasizes that busy businessmen risk health from poor eating. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion, citing Ned Neilson the Irish comedian who found relief after using it at a Philadelphia theater. The notice also advertises Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser mailed free with 21 one-cent stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Ned Neilson
Royden Street
N. J
B. P. Keith
Philadey
Nelson
Dr. Pierce
Kh. V. Pierce
Builders add 65 machines to rubber roofing project
Giesler and Block advance with their factory between Nebraska street and the railroad. The main section 12 by 70 feet is now roofed with rubber, and 65 new machines will be installed as work progresses. Parade observations and cemetery visits mark Decoration day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giesler and
Block
Nebraska Street
Tat
Wm. McCormac
South Muscatine
Mrs. Gueder
Nickel Plate Offers $19 Boston Return for Christian Scientists Meet
Travel deal via Nickel Plate announces $19 round trip to Boston for a Christian Scientists gathering June 15 to 18. Tickets available June 12 14 and 18 with return by June 21, extended to July 31 after deposit with Boston joint agent. Stopovers at Niagara Falls possible. Three daily trains with through sleeping cars. Dining options include American club meals and la carte meals. John Y. Calahan, 111 Adams Street Chicago, handles sleeping car reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Niagara Falls
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
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SS Ivi Ro
Kendrick Chemical Co
Spex
Union Bank of &J. Pant
Northern Exchange Bank of
Kendrick
Kendrick Block
ST. Paul, Minn
H. C. Thiesen
Traveler's Guide
Geer
Echihie
Seeeess
M. Gouin
R. 1
P. Railroad
Wilton
Wilton Wilton
Aaron
C, RL & P.ry
Muscatine North & South By, Co
Wapello
Burlington
Elrick Junction
Monmouth
Wa Central
Sreck Junction
Oska- Ta
Marshalltown
Mason City
Mions
Carnival City Packet
Davenport
Helen Bair
Tramer
W. J. Young, JR
Helen Blair
W. A. Blair
Srinoger
W. G. Block
OWA
Tomers
UAH
Thorn
Wilton News
Therozen North
Pole
ST. Vitus
Havercamp’s
Prescription Drug Store
Intel MO
Grinnell
Huuplotlle Aeman
Peas
City Kansas CI
Jacksonville
Florida
New York
GRACE
Postofice
Board of Trade
Stean
C. C. Collins
Jackson Boulevard
Clark Street
Canadian Pacific Railway
A. G. Shaw
Clark St
Chicaco
Hershey Lumber
South Muscatinne
Estabdiistol 1862
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