Refraction corrected by Dr Pentzer and local visits noted
Defective eyesight corrected by Dr Pentzer, with notes on free eye examinations. Visitors include Dr M Paugh from Columbus Junction and Mrs Will Aldrich and son returning to Rock Island from Colorado Springs. Others report relatives visiting in the city and land purchases on Geneva Island for a summer cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pentzer
Dr. M. Paugh
Columbus Junction
Will Aldrich
James Mayes
West Third and
Chestnut Streets
Rock Island
George Wittich
Geneva Island
Muscatine Sets Street Grades for Orange and Maple Avenues
An ordinance establishes grade elevations for Orange street from Eleventh street to A. W. Hine's addition and Maple avenue from Mulberry to Oak in Muscatine. The act specifies elevations at key points, with sections detailing Orange street elevations up to Woodlawn avenue and Sawyer's lot lines, and Maple avenue elevations from Mulberry to Oak. Passed and approved September 22, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Street
Eleventh Street
Woodlawn Avenue
A. W. Hine
City of Muscatine
Maple Avenue
Mulberry Street
Oak Street
City of
Muscatine
Sawyer
R. S. McNutt
Bert C. Benham
City Recorder
Eminent Dr Hopkins Opens Hopkins Medical Institute
Dr A G Hopkins, renowned physician, returns to Muscatine to establish the Hopkins Medical and Surgical Institute at 224 East Second Street. The facility aims to cure chronic diseases by modern methods, offering private examinations, free consultation, and testimonials from many cured patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hopkins
East Second Street
Hopkins Medical and Surgical Institute
Hopkins
Muscatine
Illinois
United States
Bellevue Medical College
New York
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Governor General
Canada
John Lindsey
Laybrook
Rosella Fox
Fisher
Ill
J. J. McCord
la Harpe
Grace Andeshell
Blendensville
J. R. Eustice
Lena
NI. Peet. Hansen
J. C. Wagner
Elburn
Iil
Dan. Young
South Saginaw
Mich
Mary Kelly
West Union
H. Morey
Galesburg
Henry Switzer
Iowa City
Iowa
Geo. Smith
Viola
Dr. Hopkins
Mercer county fair at Aledo reports strong crowds and good weather
The Mercer county NL fair in Aledo drew large crowds on Thursday and Friday with fine weather. The first frost on Sept 13 caused little damage, a second frost followed on Thursday night. Threshing near completion as farmers harvest hay below last year. Miss Dunlap of Aledo, accused of poisoning candy that killed Miss Allie Dool, is rearrested awaiting bail. George Vetter sold 80 acres at 89 dollars per acre. Carl McGuins remains ill. Local telephone central moves from Mr Burrow to Henry Potter’s Buffalo Prairie store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan, Hl
Mercer County
Aledo
Dunlap
Aledo, NL
Allie Dool
George Vetter
Mr. Vetter
Illinois
Carl McGuins
Mr. Burrow
Henry Potter
Buffalo Prairie
Gratitude and Praise for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
Reader letters celebrate the cure by Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. Mrs. Mattie Long of Prouts Valley Pa credits the remedies with relief from female weaknesses, nervousness, and discouragement. The ad also promotes Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for biliousness and sick headache as a laxative aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Raecar
Eppentro T
Mattie Long
Prouts Valley
Perry Co
Round Trip Fare to Washington via Pennsylvania Short Lines
Travel offer from Chicago to Washington D C for 15 85 round trip with travel dates October 3 4 5 6. Return by October 14 or extended to November 3. Inquiries addressed to H R Dering A G P Agt 248 South Clark Street Chicago for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Pennsylvania
H. R. Dering
A. G. P. Agt
South Clark Street
Lehigh Names Valedictorian From Sa Nuke Japan
Maximilian Shonzo Machita of Sa nuke Japan is cited as valedictorian of Lehigh University’s graduating class this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximilian Shonzo Machita
Sanuke
Japan
Lehigh University
Miss Jeanette Derby Visits as Barn Project Sows Interest
Yankee Hollow Iowa reports a 30 by 40 foot barn under construction by J Batley while Miss Jeanette Derby spends Sunday there. Other items note E F Kleinmeyer trip to California and local illnesses and reunions.
Ainsworth Community Notes Report Travel Work and News
Jos Rowan returned from Arkansas with a big fruit crop report. Mrs. Ed Keyes plans to move to Washington state with her husband. Mrs. Douglas and son Gilbert may settle in Texarkana Texas. S W Stone of Burlington visits his ailing mother. Local readers debunk a Des Moines Maud Smith murder report. Rev Davis absent so no U P church service. Presbyterian church organized at Haskins with thirty members. Funds to raise for a church building. A D Acheson’s house gets fresh paint. Soldiers reunion in Muscatine planned. Blanche Cocklin musical Saturday night well attended. J F Meyer leaves for Philadelphia to join friends and travel to Germany. J R Neil visits Wiley Davis. Mrs Poland of Avoca visits relatives. Mrs Anna Golden attends Grandma Hazen’s funeral, then returns home. Brinton’s moving pictures shown Monday night. Amos Stewart from Algona visits. Chester Jewel returns to Des Moines. Mary Lord returns from Illinois. Dr J C Gerard of Washington spends Sunday with Dr Fordyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Hollow
Jeanette Derby
E. F. Kleinmeyer
California
M. Feshley
C. W. Derby
Robert Patton
Jas. Cockshoot
Geo. Roy
Y. H
Thos. Boot
Edith Lark
Nellie McSwiggin
Miss Betz
Frances Boot
Dora Sullivan
Ella Foley
Ainsworth
Jos
Rowan
Arkansas
Ed. Keyes
Washington State
Douglas
Gilbert
Texarkana
Texas
S. W. Stone
Burlington
Journal
Maud Smith
Des Moines
A. D. Acheson
Muscatine
Blanche Cocklin
J. F. Meyer
Philadelphia
Germany
J. R. Neil
Wiley Davis
Mrs. Poland
Avoca
Anna Golden
Grandma Hazen
Brinton
Moving Picture Show
Amos Stewart
Algona
Chester Jewel
D. Z. Wonderly
Mary Lord
Illinois
J. C. Gerard
Washington
Fordyce
C R I and P RAILROAD Train Schedules Updated
Train numbers and routes revised for the Chicago Denver corridor. Nos 11 and 12 are limited vestibule trains via Kansas City or St Joseph. Nos 15 and 16 run Chicago to Denver via Kansas City. Others revised to Evans and through to Mexico California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. m& No
Aw Ates
Chicago
Denver
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans
Washingon
Kansas City, &I Pass
City Mexico
California
Muscatine North & Time Tassie Train Schedule 1902
Timetable effective April 20 1902 at 12 noon daily except Sunday. Lists routes and times for trains between Muscatine Roundhouse Fruitland Grandview Wapello Erick Jct Errick Junction and connections with B C R N Iowa Central and Iowa Central. Includes arrival and departure minutes, Saturdays adjustments, and notes from Charles Howard General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Errick
Erick
Grandview
Fruitland
Roundhouse
Muscatine
Wapelle
Burlington
Lowa Central
Elrick Junction
Peoria
Monmouth
Oskalooss
Grinnell
Marshaltown
Mason City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Iowa Central
Charles Howard
Rail Schedules and Ticket Office at Elrick Junction
Iowa Central lists trains at Elrick Junction with northbound and southbound service including the St. Paul Express Mason City Mail Peoria Express and Way Freight along with times. Coupon tickets available to US Canada and Mexico via A B Cutts General Passenger and Ticket Agent Minneapolis Minnesota and G L Seever agent Elrick Junction Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mall
Peoria Express
United States
Canada
Mexico
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
G. L. Seeveragent
Also Mentioned on This Page
Doe Wah
Jack
Round Oak
P. D. Beckwith
Dowagiac, Mich
Beckwith
Jacob Fisch & Sons
casTira
Daily Journal
W. Zz. Battey
West Second Street
Ricksecker's
Archie Tyler
Altamont, Mo
Mrs
Howard Warfield
Colorado Springs
Joseph R. Anson
West Fourth Street
Luellen Bros
Grand Hotel
Pentzer
Elizabeth Kirchner
Wilton
Doran
Ryan
Maiden Lane
Iowa Farms
Roy Allball
Siow
Figprune Cereal Co
San Jose
Cal
P. M. Muller
Public Library
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
Jim
Iam
Duncan
Gralimude
Presbyterians
W. C. Moore & CO
Houston
Traveler's Guide
B., C. R. & N.muscatine
Montezuma
Pooonenp Oak Ckcess Sie
Ieee & Ae Pee -Cimana
C. M. Gouin
Die
Perse
C. B. Fuller
G. A. Pierson
Gioods
East 2d Street
Thomas Brown
Choice Western Lands
First Nationa
Pearl City Shoeing and Repair Shop
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Trust
Rickerd & van Dusen
East Third Street
Muscatine Ltr. & Box Co
R. 1
P. Railroad
Bchuboule
Muscatine North
Eirick Junction
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