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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1906

Page

8

Huckleberry Rail Story Detours Through Oakley Strife

Dan Oakley, manager of the Buckhorn and Antioch railroad, faces wage cuts to keep car shops running as General Cornish plans a visit. Roger Oakley, his convict father, is pardoned and appears in Antioch, while Griff Ryder and local painter Turner Joyce contend for Constance Emory's favor amid labor tensions and a looming strike.

Dan Oakley Buckhorn and Antioch Huckleberry Roger Oakley General Cornish B. A Antioch Oakley Dr. Emory Constance Emory Griff Ryder Antioch Herald Turner Joyce Holt Dan Ryder Kenyon Congress The Herald

Spide Brings Intrigue To Buckhorn Yard

Clarence, calm in his routine, is spotted by Branyon’s slim-drawn son Spide who climbs the fence with a cigarette in hand. Spide eyes Clarence’s quiet wealth and his recent rivalry for Susie Poppleton’s affection, while Spide’s own summer plans shift to swimming and chewing tobacco.

Clarence Clintock Spide Branyon Augustus Oakley United States Jack Britt Dan McClintock Tlere Buckhorn Antioch Susie Poppleton Miss Poppleton

Rumor Sparks Flight From Oakley Rivalry

Spide and Clarence spread tale about a convict on the town outraging Oakley as Ryder confirms the gossip. Pap and Joe Stokes react in anger, while Spide and Pink head to the Slidy swimming hole, ignoring warnings and planning mischief tomorrow.

Spider Pap Joe Stokes Lou Bentick Griff Ryder Clarence Oakley Ryder Spide Pink

A Colored View Meteors Prompt Golden City Image

A dialog from a Washington Star piece features a child named Jim remarking on falling meteors. The response humorously attributes the brightness to colored angels sweeping the golden city.

Pickaninny Jim Yaas Callud Angels Golden City Washington Star

Woman awaits missing fiancé in Chicago after steamer disappearance

Cleveland July 28 Lemora Maele waits for her fiancé Henry Biers, once aboard the steamer Bri. H. Mary, who vanished in Chicago July 18 with $600 on him. Murder suspected as inquiries continue.

Cleveland Lemora Maele Henry Biers Bri. H. Mary Chicago

Excelsior Springs Railway Publishes Descriptive Book

In Excelsior Springs Missouri a new thirty two page, twenty one illustration booklet about the town medicinal waters hotels and train service has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. It can be mailed for four cents via F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway F. A. Miller Chicago

Iowa Central Ticket Sale Notice

A Minnesota notice from August 13 to 18 announces Iowa Central selling tickets at one cent per mile for trips to Minneapolis or St Paul and return. Return limit August 51 with extension to September 50 on payment of a fee. For details contact agents or A. & Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Minn Iowa Central St. Paul A. &. Cutts G. P

Iowa Central Excursion Tickets On Select Tuesdays

Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to destinations in Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest. First and third Tuesdays monthly cover the South and West regions. Fare is one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stopover privileges. For rates contact agents or A Bb Cutts P T A Minneapolis Minn. dec31

Iowa Central Minnesota Iowa Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan Canadian Northwest Minneapolis Minn

Round Trip Fares to Canadian and New England Points

Nickel Plate Road sells tickets from Chicago with two round trip prices: one fare plus 4.00 for a 30 day limit and one fare plus 2.00 for a 15 day limit. Sales begin August 8 and 22 from Chicago. Information available from John Y. Calahan General Agent 107 Adams St Chicago La Salle St Station is the loop elevated depot.

Chicago New England Nickel Plate Road John Y. Calahan Adams St LaSalle St

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