Rock Island Rail Timetable East and West Services
Railway timetable fragment lists Rock Island lines with eastbound trains No 12 No 50 No 30 No 4 and local freight, and southwest services including various Kansas City Denver California Limited Washington Oskaloosa Kansas City Fort Worth Dallas and local freight. Wilton trains show daily runs with numbers 383 387 381 and branch service, plus main line westbound fast mail and express schedules.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Chicago
Davenort
KansAs City
Denver
California Limited
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Dally
Wilton
Muscatine
Mali
Muscatine Train Schedules Update
Rail notices outline April 9 service changes for Muscatine north south and west lines. Passenger numbers 42 92 3 5 91 101 102 listed with arrival and departure times. Weekly service note All trains daily except Sunday with agents Underdonk and Underdonk.
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Muscatine Western
Underdonk
Reminiscences From E F Brockway On Soldiers Day In Iowa
E F Brockway of Letts writes of organizing Iowa State Agricultural Society Old Soldiers Day in 1860 tenor. He recalls planning battles with opponents, Governor Kirkwood, Adjutant General, and a 1500 veteran turnout. Notable moments include the governor addressing the crowd and a burial-plot anecdote that underscored the event’s meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Brockway
Letts
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Chas. Porter
State Fair Board
Kirkwood
Dean
Iowa
Gov. Kirkwood
Washington
Jonathan Wilson
Gladstone
England
Lincoln
Hall of Fame
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promoted for Weak Hearts
A magazine style ad describes weak heart symptoms and urges avoiding exertion while taking Dr Miles Heart Cure to restore vigor. It recounts a testimonial from B R Lansing of Rensselaer NY praising dramatic improvement after a week. Endorsement notes refund if unhelpful and druggist guarantee.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
Jie
B. R. Lansing
Rensselaer
N. Y
Sunflower Ridge Social Notes and Visits
Sunflower Ridge reports George Halling seen on streets. Tom Jenkins of Pleasant Prairie visited relatives Sunday. Local dances observed at Stockton with compliments to Miss Frances Missel. Churchgoers attended New Era service Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs J Van Krankin living with N B Cole. Edward Pantel from Red Wood spent Sunday with D Grimm Sr. Eugene Hetzler at home. Lottie Cole shopped at Pleasant Prairie Tuesday. Wm McElroy of Pleasant Prairie passed through Monday. August Henke painting his house. Sam Brie helping Geo E at Pleasant Prairie. Misses Tillie Henke and Mary Magee visited Mildred Grimm Sunday. Petterson of Blue Grass doing papering for N B Cole.
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Sunflower Ridge
Geo. Halling
Tom Jenkins
Pleasant Prairie
Burg
Stockton
Frances Missel
New Era
J. van Krankin
N. B. Cole
Edward Pantel
Red Wood
D. Grimm
Eugene Hetzler
Lottie Cole
Wm. McElroy
August Henke
Sam Brie
Geo. E
Tillie Henke
Mary Magee
Mildred Grimm
Mr. Petterson
Blue Grass
Botanic Blood Balm Advertisement Claims Universal Cure
Advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison cancer eating sores itching skin pimples boils rheumatism and other blood or skin diseases. It touts deep seated cures when others fail and offers free sample and medical advice with price listed at $1 per bottle. Sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store in Atlanta and prepaid mail option available.
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Saaple
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Havercamp
Laurel Hill Social Notes and Local Visitors
Laurel Hill May 11 notes a mare loss by Christ Jasper son, Ella Frick shopping in Muscatine, M D Hudler returning from visiting family, Mrs Birdie McKilligan visiting Davenport, Mrs Christ Klebey called to Muscatine, box social at Yankee Hollow school to aid supplies, Brandt family moving to Hahn farm, teachers planning West Liberty meeting, Miss Frances Boot visiting from Pleasant Prairie, local trips to Muscatine and Stockton, and multiple family visits among Herr, Kelley, and Cummings households.
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Laurel Hill
Joe Bailey
Yankee Hollow School
Brandt
Muscatine
Hahn Farm
West Liberty
Frances Boot
Pleasant Prairie
Bert Fulton
Fred Boot
Albert Brugman
Harry Rininsland
Stockton
George Herr
Mamie
Royal Kelley
Farrington
Beryl Cummings
Riverside Iowa caucus selects county delegates and local notices
In Riverside Iowa township Republicans chose W H Cress Dr Til den C S Cummings and Wm Mce Creedy as delegates for the May 12 county convention in Washington. Also announced are H F Pugh and wife visiting Williamsburg Iowa. a cement walk is being laid around J F Younkin residence. Ladies Art club meets with Mrs J H Lindley. Miss Bessie Liska at a Cedar Rapids musical. Miss Edna Havard visits D A Foster home. J J Chihak in Cedar Rapids. Citizens Savings Bank elects Henry Hahn president John Lohberger vice president Frank Critz cashier Leo Critz assistant cashier. Fred Weiland joins board of directors.
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Riverside
Iowa Township
Washington
W. H. Cress
Dr. Tilden
C. S. Cummings
Wm. Mce Creedy
H. F. Pugh
Williamsburg
Roy Mayne
J. F. Younkin
Ladies Art Club
J. H. Lindley
Bessie Liska Attendel
Cedar Rapids
Edna Havard
Iowa City
D. A. Foster
J. J. Chihak
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Henry Hahn
John Lohberger
Frank Critz
Leo Critz
Fred Weiland
Maple Grove Social Notes Chronicle a Weekend of Visits
Maple Grove on May 11 records visitors from Davenport Muscatine and Iowa City. Heavily featured are engagements and gatherings including a forthcoming wedding of Chauncey Sewell and Ona Allbee set for high noon Thursday at Mrs Calista Benschoff's home and plans for a future home in Huron South Dakota.
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Maple Grove
Mandez Martens
Davenport
Sophia Angerer
Wilton Township
Frank Bernick
Perry Baker
Wilton
Muscatine
Gus. Allbee and Son
E. A. Allbee
J. C. Egel and Sons
Francis Boot
Fulton Township
Stockton Dance
H. EB. Schroder
Sunbury
Minnie
Nellie Koll
Rosenbaum
Otto
Koll
Chas. Brown
Iowa City
Huron
S. C
Myrtle Miller
Randolph Visitors Attend Mrs Miller's Sister Nuptials
Randolph Nebraska visitors are in town to attend the nuptials of Mrs. Miller's sister Miss Allbee.
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Randolph
Mrs. Miller
Miss Allbee
Downey Notices and Social Routines Report May 11
Downey May 11 notices show Mrs Susan Gates shopping in West Liberty and travels of several locals. The Ladies Aid and Baptist Ladies Sawing Circle meet with neighbors while others visit Iowa City and Des Moines for events. A new baby born May 3 brings joy to Mr and Mrs Boggs, with others visiting ill neighbors and attending church gatherings.
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Downey
Susan Gates
West Liberty Times Cay
Ladies Aid Society
M. P. Church
Lewis Figle
W. E. Huff
Iowa City
L. E. Kaufman
Des Moines
Carrie Secrest
Iowen City High School
Fern Miller
Mattie Homer
Jessie Cornwall
Willis Heald
Christian Endeavor
Blake
Iowa
Duff
John Hackard
J. D. Mitchell
Ilinois
Will Wiggins
Grace
Notice to Contractors for City Sidewalks in Muscatine Iowa
Sealed bids for concrete and vitrified brick sidewalks in Muscatine Iowa are due by 7 30 p m May 17 1906 for the year ending March 21 1907. Bids require a 200 certified check and potential 500 bond. bid awards and rejection of any bids will be decided by the city council. James J. Ryan city engineer dated May 10 1906.
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City Recorder
Muscatine
Iowa
James J. Ryan
City of
City of Muscatine
Cranston Notes Travelers, Hogs, and Local Visits
Cranston Iowa May 10 Mr Wells station agent just back from Texas on vacation and business. John Verink shipped a car load of hogs last Friday Hafner supplying seventy three. Jake Simpson Muscatine visitor in town Sunday. W S Hunter begins remodeling his house with Joe Meeker and son and Muscatine craftsmen. James Berry Muscatine on business last Monday. Frank Brookhart went to Iowa City for appendicitis with wife and Dr Brown Letts. Mrs Longstreth former resident now Letts very low with pneumonia. George Meeker family visiting Warren Meeker home.
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Cranston
Mr. Wells
Texas
John Verink
Hafner
Jake Simpson
Muscatine
W. S. Hunter
Joe Meeker and Son
James Berry
Frank Brookhart
Iowa City
Dr. Brown
Letts
Longstreth
George Meeker
Warren Meeker
Bids Sought for Temporary Sidewalks in Muscatine
The city of Muscatine Iowa invites sealed bids for temporary sidewalks for the year ending March 21 1907. Bids due May 17 1906 at 7 30 p m with $200 certified check and $500 with sureties. Proposals available at the city engineer office.
Orono Socials Include Visitors From Nearby Towns
Orono May 11. Grandpa Exchelbar from near Ardon visits daughter Mrs. L. M. Cecil and family this week. Miss Winnifred English of Cone visits Miss Eva Krider from Friday to Sunday. Charlie McCormick of Columbus City stays with brother Will and family. Francis Hill and Miss Bessie Semේ
Odd Fellows Lodges Schedule in Muscatine
O O F Muscatine Lodge No 5 meets Monday evenings at 7 30 at their hall Miriam Lodge No 27 D of H meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings at 7 30 Prairie Encampment No 4 meets on first and third Fridays at 7 30 Welcome to all members and potential attendees.
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G. D. Lezotte
Fr. J. M
L. Johnson
Er. E DE Molay Commandery
E. C. W. H. Graff
Bankers Reserve
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hell
East Second Street
Eagle Lodge
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
Lows Avenue
FE. L. Kemptner
M. B. A. Rend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
F. H. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
M. O. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Adjetant
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
East Second St
W. D. Bowlby
E. P. Day
X. T
Pearl City Lodge
No. 45
Fisch Hall
Sam Phillips
Louise Maisenbach
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Shammo Hall
Ss. V. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
O. O. F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of H
Prairie Encampment
Court OF Honor
Miscatine
Woodman Hall
H. ©. Schoenig
Coster
Major John
Grand Army OF the Republic
Miriam Pyfelffer
Cora Barger
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
PB. A. Streitler
V. C
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Paul Rai
W. S. Underponk
Muscatine North
J. Muscatine
Round House
Hahn's Switch
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Muscatine A
Sam
Hahn’s
North Bound
Ar . Muscatine
Hahn
V . Grandview
Los
Elrick Junct
Essen
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
Vice Press
Butler Building
Second St
WM. Bokenkamp
Iowa State
Agricultural Society
U. S
Henry C. Dean
Henry Clay Dean
al Wes Bradfield Regulator Co
C. W. Norton
Arizona
B. L. Norton
Paul Gust
Emma
Leonard Gust
Birdsy L. Norton
Athlophoros
New Haven
Conn
Graff’s Pharmacy
Sccond Street
Dr. Caldwells
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Fil
Havercamp’s
Muscatine Lumber and Box Co
Jar
Will Hawkins
B. L. Metcalf
D. C. McKee
Nicho
Joan Hawkins
Maccatine
Ira Owen
Will Criss
Cone
John Boggs
ORONO
Society
Electa Chapter
Fanie Reinicke
Wmra
August Othmer
Sec’y
F. O. E. Muscatine Aerif No
Fade Lode
W. C. Towers
W. PH. C. Thiesen
W. Sec
James Morris
Flma Scott
Jy. A. Leyda
Cook, Musser & CO
State Rank and Trust CO
M. Musser
C. Cook
B. Cook
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
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