New Schedule Aboard the Diamond Jo Steamboats
The Diamond Jo Steamboat company announces a new summer schedule for the Quincy and St Paul steamers. Northbound trips from St Louis start 4 p.m. June 21 and run through Sept 1 10. Muscatine departures at 7 a.m. June 23 to Sept 3 12. Southbound runs begin 8 p.m. June 25 from St Paul. The fleet comprises five large side wheel steamers Quincy and St Paul with passenger service emphasized and limited freight. The schedule promises high passenger traffic and fast, regular service with several passenger landings.
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St. Pauli
Dexter recounts near miss with Rock Island train
W L Dexter recalls narrowly avoiding being struck by a train while crossing near Pappoose bridge. He explains he changed position to let the locomotive pass at full speed and credits divine providence for the miracle, noting he is thankful but does not seek credit.
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W. L. Dexter
Rock Island
Editor Journal
Pappoose Bridge
Unclear Scoring Lines From Unknown Baseball Slate
A row of partial scores shows Chicago 7 Philadelphia 5 with 14 innings noted, Milwaukee 9 Washington 8, Baltimore 17 Detroit 8, and Cleveland 7 Boston 1, but no dates or contexts are provided to identify teams, events, or outcomes.
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Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Washington
Baltimore
Detroit
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago at Philadelphia tilt headlines today
Chicago faces Philadelphia in a regular season pairing while Milwaukee visits Washington Detroit goes to Baltimore and Cleveland travels to Boston in four schedule matchups.
White Stockings Rally Past Athle tics at Columbia Park 7-5
In Philadelphia on June 25 the White Stockings and Athletics played a tight game for four innings before Chicago surged ahead. Comiskey's team surged to a 7-5 victory, ending Athletics’ early confidence and delivering a hard-fought win.
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White Stockings
Athletics
Columbia Park
Comiskey
Communion Class at St Marys Marks First Communion
Twenty nine boys and girls from St Marys church participated in their first communion last Sunday morning. The group, 15 boys and 14 girls, were instructed by Rev. Father Grieser during the ceremony.
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St. Mary’s Church
Father Grieser
Roy Keubler
Bernard Wirtz
Andrew Healy
Edward Healy
Albert Stecker
Frank Stecker
Edward Schafer
Charles Schaefer
John Schrempf
Joseph
Consolidation Vote At Hawkeye Lodge Meeting
Hawkeye lodge No 30 A F and A M plans a vote on consolidating Iowa Lodge No 2 at the next regular meeting to be held Tuesday evening June 25 1901 members are urged to attend and cast their ballots Fraternally yours F W Eversmeyer Secretary
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A. M
Iowa Lodge No. 2
Hawkeye Lodge No. 30
F. W. Eversmeyer
Local Notes from Columbus Junction and Surrounding Areas
A roundup of social visits and local moves includes M. W. Bailey visiting Cedar Rapids, Miss Sylvia Duncan in Washington with friends, Bert Caze's business trip to Burlington, and Mrs. Meeker en route to Muscatine. Also noted are ice cream social plans, residents returning from trips, new arrivals, insurance business in Wapello, and railroad bridge repairs.
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Columbus Junction
M. W. Bailey
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Sylvia Duncan
Laura Rich
Dolly Buckley
Bert Caze
Burlington
Howard Meeker
Dr. Summers
Muscatine
Mmes. Johnson and
Tedford
Margaret Known
Miss Fisher
St. Joe
the Garretts
Krem
Josephine Plitt
Henry Plitt
Wapello
Joe C. Duncan
Omaha
Geneseo
J. R
Chicago
John
C. A
Ed. Thompson
Thos. Reaney
Wellman
Con. Linehan
See E. L. Kemptner for Paper Hanging and Decorating
Advertisement notes paper hanging and decorating services by E. L. Kemptner at 314 East Fifth Street with best service and low prices.
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E. L. Kemptner
East Fifth Street
Excursion Tickets To Mason City June Dates 1901
From June 22 to 28 inclusive excursion fare offered on Iowa Central railway one fare round trip. Includes Encampment Iowa brigade Patriarchs Militant S O O F state encampment Spanish American War Veterans corner stone layings at National Memorial University South of West and Iowa Odd Fellows Orphan Home. Return by July 1 1901. Inquiries through ticket agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Brigade
National Memorial University
S. of W
Iowa Odd Fellows’ Orphan Home
Muscatine Markets Grain and Livestock Prices Noted
Market listings show grain, produce, flour, and meats with varied quotes. Prices cover corn oats rye barley hay butter lard chickens and fruit vegetables with notes on unsteady market conditions and several per unit bids and asks.
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Illinois
Davenport Public Building Repair Plan Aims For Fresh Look
The Davenport post office building will undergo thorough interior and exterior repairs including cleaning, painting, and cellar to garret work. The project lists numerous small fixes to restore the structure to a near new appearance.
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Davenport
Garret
Pan American Expo Route Highlights on Grand Trunk
The route covers Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes St Lawrence River Rapids Thousand Islands White Mountains and Atlantic Seacoast Resorts via the Grand Trunk railway. For tourist publications apply to city passenger and ticketing office 249 Clark Street Chicago.
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Muskota
Kawartha Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
White Mountains
Atlantic
Grand Trunk Railway
Clark Street
Chicago
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