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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
2
Train schedule notes show B and C R N lines to Muscatine and Montezuma with freight and passenger times. Indicates departures around morning and evening with reference to C M Gov tp agent and Sunday closure.
The timetable lists No. 86 freight at 2 45 p m and No. 30 passenger at 4 51 p m. No. 16 passenger departs 9 53 p m, No. 15 passenger 7 58 a m, No. 29 passenger 2 30 p m. Trains 11 and 12 run Chicago to Denver via Kansas City or St Joseph. Trains 15 and 16 Chicago to Denver via Kansas City only. Trains 7 8 85 86 daily except Sunday. 7 and 8 run to Evans. 15 16 daily except Sunday. 29 30 daily and through to Kansas City El Paso City of Mexico and California. Wilton branch schedule Muscatine Wilton Muscatine 6 45 a m 7 30 a m 12 15 p m 1 30 p m 3 45 p m 4 15 p m 4 55 p m 5 25 p m 10 00 p m 11 40 p m 12 10 a m.
The Cedar Rapids Carnival Co. expands from a small local idea six years ago to a major annual festival. About seventy-five stockholders, each limited to 200 of stock, fund a $22,000 to $25,000 preopening budget for fireworks, advertising, vaudeville, race meetings, parades, and other attractions expected to surpass big city fairs. The organizers boast nationwide advertising demand and a reputation from Maine to California.
Des Moines reports indicate Republicans in Iowa's Third district rally after Speaker Henderson withdraws. Governor Boies may canvass stronger while district organization stays intact for any GOP nominee. Campaign openings may delay but unity and readiness persist across counties. A separate Iowa City case notes Charles Holliday and Ella Gallaugher indicted for the 1902 murder of James Gallaugher. bail denied. trial likely in November.
Train No 2 of Muscatine North and South by Co connects with Iowa Central No 6 from St Paul and Minneapolis. On Saturdays the train leaves Felrick Junction at 8 00 p m and reaches Muscatine at 9 15 p m with connections to Iowa Central Train No 5 from Peoria. On Mondays the service departs Muscatine at 6 00 a m and reaches Elrick Junction at 7 15 a m with a connection to Iowa Central for Peoria Mouth and local east stations. Charities Howard General Agent.
The notice lists daily and Sunday train services from Iowa Central including No. 3 St. Paul Express and No. 4 Peoria Express with corresponding times, plus No. 5 Mason City Mail and No. 16 Way Freight. Coupon tickets are on sale nationwide to the United States, Canada, and Mexico with contact details for A. B. Cutts in Minneapolis and G. L. Seevers at Elrick Junction Iowa.
The listing details the steamer Helen Blair with morning services on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30 a m and Sunday at 7 a m. The W J Young Jr steamer operates Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 p m.
In Wapello Iowa on September 18 Judge Withrow sentenced Thomas Fairchild after a guilty verdict for adultery with his step daughter. He received three months in the county jail and a $50 fine.
A squash with smooth skin and many scabs on one side is shown at the Lehigh Argus office. The markings read them goo goo eyes and its origin remains unclear, drawing curious attention.
The piece contrasts the quiet elderly resident with the noisier newborn, noting the youngest inhabitant causes more uproar than the elder.
Testimonials praise Dr. Schiffmann's Asthma Cure with long term relief for asthma and hay fever. Rev G L Taylor of Washburn NL reports his wife found a permanent cure after seven years. A Michigan resident, Mrs Martha Simerson, endorses relief and recommends the treatment. Sold by druggists for two prices and a free trial offer via box address in St Paul Minnesota.
Jurors state Charles Holliday and Ella Gallaugher willfully and premeditatedly killed James Gallaugher in Johnson County Iowa. Vincent Zmunt Co Atty of Johnson Co Iowa delivers the verdict.
Special excursion offers from Chicago to Pennsylvania lines with routes to Washington New York and Boston and Fort Wayne route options. Prices range from 22 to 25 dollars with return validity through mid October and extensions to November 1902. Details and agent contact given at 248 South Clark Street Chicago.
The James Boys in Missouri will be presented at the Grand tonight. George Klimt and Anna Hearn head a strong company with a large capable cast. The production features a realistic Blue Cat train robbery and innovative stage effects, blending action with a romantic plot.
The Washington Star notes Rockefeller’s large Adirondacks tract of 96 000 acres promising a self sufficient retreat with chickens and a spring wagon enabling independence from the world.
Mrs Mary Srapple of Columbus Grove credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with restoring her general health after female troubles. She reports improved appetite, weight gain of ten pounds, renewed energy for housework, and better sleep.
The Grand hosts Gideon’s Big Minstrel Carnival on Saturday September 20 offering singing dancing and sensational acts. A thirty five member company with a twenty piece band promises a noon parade and an eleven piece alip after part. Seat sales begin Thursday morning.
Round trip fare of $8.50 to Cleveland and return via Nickel Plate Road on September 26 and 27 with an extended return to October 28 by depositing tickets in Cleveland. First class equipment and service. Three daily trains. Chicago Passenger Station Harrison St. and 4th Ave. Writing John Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams Street Chicago for particulars.
The Iowa Central railway sells special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday through Sept 30. Tickets are valid for return the following Monday, offering short inexpensive trips for busy men. See your local ticket agent for details.
General Coxey, famed for leading a ragged army, abandons pursuit of the octopus and concentrates on training one instead, signaling a shift to practical work.
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