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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1902

Page

7

Defective refraction corrected by Dr Pentzer

Eyes examined free by Dr. Pentzer eyesight specialist. C M Paugh of Columbus Junction was a business visitor in the city yesterday. Mrs Archie Tyler of Altamont Mo is visiting in this city at the home of her parents. Warfields returned home from Colorado Springs. Anson has returned to Kansas City. New Panitorium Lueilen Bros 222 East Second street. Mrs Will Aldrich and son returned to Rock Island. Elizabeth Kirchner Burling ton returned from Wilton visiting at the Doran and Ryan homes. George Wittich bought land on Geneva Island for a summer cottage as the island grows as a resort.

Dr. Pentzer Archie Tyler Altamont, Mo Joseph R. Anson West Fourth Street Kansas City Will Aldrich James Mayes West Third and Chestnut Streets Rock Island Elizabeth Kirchner Burlington Wilton Doran Ryan Maiden Lane George Wittich Geneva Island

City sets street grades for Orange and Maple avenues in Muscatine

An ordinance establishes elevations for Orange street from Eleventh street to the A W Hine addition and Maple avenue from Mulberry to Oak street. Section details fix elevations at key points along Orange and Maple avenues, with final approval and attestation by Mayor R S McNutt and City Recorder Bert C Benham on September 22, 1902.

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

Mercer county fair in Aledo reports strong turnout and farm work

The Mercer county DL fair at Aledo drew large crowds Thursday and Friday amid good weather. First frost on Sept 13 caused little damage, with a follow up frost Thursday night. Miss Dunlap of Aledo, IL, accused of poisoning Miss Allie Dool is rearrested and seeks bail as case draws interest. George Vetter sells 80 acre farm at 80 per acre. Carl McGuins remains ill. Local telephone central moves to Henry Potter's Buffalo Prairie store.

Duncan Mercer County Aledo Miss Dunlap Allie Dool George Vetter Mr. Vetter Illinois Carl McGuins Mr. Burrow Henry Potter Buffalo Prairie

Round Trip Fare to Washington from Chicago via Short Lines

Special excursion offer from Chicago to Washington D C by Pennsylvania Short Lines with 15 35 round trip fare for October 3 4 5 and 6. Return by October 14 extendable to November 3. Inquiries to H R Dering A G P Agt 248 South Clark Street Chicago for details.

Washington, D. C Chicago Pennsylvania H. R. Dering A. G. P. Agt South Clark Street

Lehigh University Selects Valedictorian Maximilian Machita

Maximilian Shonzo Machita of Sanuke Japan was named valedictorian of Lehigh University's graduating class this year, reflecting stellar academic achievement and recognition.

Maximilian Shonzo Machita Sanuke Japan Lehigh University

Hopkins Opens New Institute for Chronic Disease Cure

Dr. A. G. Hopkins returns to Muscatine to establish the Hopkins Medical and Surgical Institute at 224 East Second Street. The facility aims to cure chronic diseases by treating underlying causes, offering private examinations, and citing numerous testimonials from patients previously deemed incurable. Consultation and advice are free.

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 Saybrook Rosella Fox Fisher J. J. McCord la Harpe Ill Grace Andeshell Blendensville J. R. Bustice Lena, Il Pedt. Hansen J. C. Wagner Elburn Dan. Young South Saginaw Mich Mary Kelly West Union H. Morey Galesburg Henry Switzer Iowa City Iowa Geo. Smith Viola Dr. Hopkins

Gratitude style ad touts Dr. Pierce remedies

A woman’s testimonial praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for curing female weaknesses and restoring health. Mrs. Mattie Long credits the medicines with easing nerves and disability after years of agony, while noting home treatment guidance. Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are recommended for biliousness and headaches.

Dr. Pierce

Local Notes From Yankee Hollow Iowa Sept 23

Miss Jeanette Derby visited her parents. J L Bailey builds a 30 by 40 barn. E F Kleinmeyer plans a California trip. Mrs M Feshley improves from bronchitis. Derby and Patton to attend soldiers reunion. Several neighbors listed as sick. Mrs Schlapkohl passes away and burial at Durant. Jno Munroe resumes sorghum boiling for Thos Boot. Box supper at Y H school house Friday with a planned program. School board elected Thos Boot secretary and C W Derby treasurer. Winter teachers named for grades 2 through 7.

Yankee Hollow Jeanette Derby J. L. Bailey E. F. Kleinmeyer California M. Feshley C. W. Derby Robert Patton Jas. Cockshoot Geo. Roy Y. H. School Thos. Boot Edith Lark Nellie McSwiggin Miss Betz Frances Boot Dora Sullivan Ella Foley

Ainsworth News Roundup Reflects Travel and Community Events

Jos Rowan returns from Arkansas with word of a big fruit crop. Mrs. Ed Keyes may move to Washington state. Mrs. Douglas and Gilbert plan Texarkana as a future home. S. W. Stone from Burlington visits his feeble mother. Local readers wary of a Des Moines Mrs. Maud Smith murder report. not the same as Ainsworth’s. Presbyterian church organized at Haskins with 30 members. fundraising planned. J. F. Meyer heads to Philadelphia and Germany for winter. Various residents attend reunions, concerts, or visits, with names including Blanche Cocklin, Amos Stewart, and Mary Lord.

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 Poland Avoca Anna Golden Grandma Hazen Brinton Moving Picture Show Amos Stewart Algona

Traveler's Guide for Muscatine to Montezuma Train

Daily service except Sunday with 6:00 p m. arrival from Montezuma. Timetables show departure at 4:40 a m from Lees vose and connections via C. R. & N. Muscatine route. Agent C. M. Covi signs the schedule.

Montezuma PN Inc Hee Lees Vose Oort Newbieds

C R J and P Railroad Passenger and Freight Schedules

The notice lists C R J and P Railroad trains east and southwest with passenger and freight numbers, times, and routes. It covers Nos 86 30 16 15 29 7 32 11 12 8 85 and details through trains to Kansas City El Paso City of Mexico and California with exceptions for Sundays and through connections via Kansas City St Joseph Evans and Washington.

Paemenger Penenger Tee & Se Yios Cs Cecccche Voor Paensenger Chicago Denver Kansas City St. Joseph Evans el Paso City of Mexico California

Schullboule of Wilton Branch Schedule

Transit timetable fragment shows departures and arrivals for Muccatine Witton Muscatine with times 6:45am 6:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 12:45pm 1:00pm 4:55pm 5:25pm and 11:40am 12:10am daily except Sunday.

Schullboule Wilton Witton Witton

Train Schedule for Muscatine and Elrick Junction Motive Power

Detailed timetable effective April 20 1902 listing train numbers 1 2 3 and 4 with departure and arrival times between Muscatine Grandview Fruitland Roundhouse Wapello Elrick Junction and nearby connections. Includes connections with B C R N Iowa Central and schedules for Saturdays and Mondays, end by Charles Howard general agent.

Muscatine Roundhouse Grandview Wapello Elrick Jet Elrick Fruitland Wapella Burlington Iowa Central Elrick Junction Peoria Monmouth Focal Wapelle Oskaloosa Grinnell Marshaltown Mason City Minneapolis St. Paul Charles Howard

Iowa Central Train Schedules at Etrick Junction

At Etrick Junction Iowa Central lists the Northbound and Southbound trains with numbers names and daily or Sunday schedules. It notes coupon tickets to all points in the United States Canada and Mexico and provides contact details for A B Cutts in Minneapolis and G L Seeverin at Elrick Junction Iowa for rates and folders.

St. Paul Express Mason City Mail Sun Way Freight Peoria Mail Peoria Express United States Canada Mexico A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn G. L. Seeverin Elrick Junction Iowa

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Doe Wah Jack Economica Round Oak P. D. Beckwith Waginc, Mich Beckwith Jacob Fisch & Sons Daily Journal W. E. Battey West Second Street Ricksecker's C. M. Paugh Columbus Junction Mrs Howard Warfield Colorado Springs Lueilen Bros Grand Hotel Pentzer Ereal Figprune Cereal Co San Jose Cal P. M. Muller Public Library Iowa Avenue Third Street Bert C. Benham City Recorder A. G. Hopkins Jim C. B. Fuller Presbyterians Chester Jewel D. Z. Wonderly Mary Lord J. C. Gerard Washington Fordyce South Ww. C. Moore & CO Houston G. A. Pierson Lont East 2d Street Thomas Brown Choice Western Lands First Nationa Bank Pearl City Shoeing and Repair Shop State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Rickerd & van Dusen East Third Street Muscatine Ltr. & Box Co Traveler's Guide B., C. R. & N.muscatine C.,r. J. & P. Railroad C. Ri P. Ry Muscatine North Ket Etrick Junction
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