Dance at Hare's Hall and local notices
Come dance at Hare's Hall Saturday night December 2 with Deating's Orchestra. Mr and Mrs S D Campbell arrived in the city from Janesville Wisconsin. Presbyterian fancy work sale December 16 in church parlors. The Grand Opera House presents Get Rich Quick Wallingford tonight with curtain at o'clock and the play begins promptly at o'clock due to length.
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Hare's Hall
Deating
Jlonsa
Grand Opera House
Wallingford
J. J. O'Brien
West Firth Street
Davenport
James D. Sims
Dennison
Charles Brainerd
Iowa City
Muscatine
Rick Quick Wallingford
Local residents depart for Davenport visits and Holiday events
Miss Catherine Finnegan and Mrs J J O'Brien depart on the Firefly for Davenport to spend the day visiting. Miss Sarah Brown leaves for Rock Island after Thanksgiving with her brother John Grown. Ethel Thompson, Roger Jayne and others plan travel to Davenport or Ottowa for visiting, business, or theatre. Richard's Meat Market advertises turkey and beef selections for the season. Congregational and Presbyterian holiday bazaars and sales are announced.
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Catherine Finnegan
Davenport
Sarah Brown
Ther
Tock Island
John Grown
Misa Ethel Thompson
Mulberry Avenue
Special Sermon for Old Folks at Park Avenue Church
A special service for the elderly will be held at Park Avenue Methodist Church next Sunday morning. Rev Edward Stodghill initiated the idea to help old parishioners attend, with conveyances arranged by a special committee to assist those unable to walk. Only old time hymns will be sung and a sermon will address older congregants.
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Park Avenue Methodist Church
Edward Stodghill
Stodghill
Eburen
Alert Hosa Company Holds Regular Session In Weed Park Inn
The Alert Hosa Company meets at the Weed Park Inn at 7 360 this evening to discuss plans for an opening event at the new home house and to appoint a committee to work with the fire committee. The building should be ready soon and members want everything in readiness. Best locals note G Brandt of Louisville returns home after visiting his daughter on Washington street and Mrs Len, plus two children, join him for a few weeks. Mrs Campbell on Smalley avenue recovers from a long illness as Thanksgiving visits occur. Mr and Mrs Frank Lincoln on East Fifth Street spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Lincoln’s parents at Adama Station. Mr and Mrs James Reynolds entertain relatives for Thanksgiving. Bert Small of What Cheer visits John Slattery on the hill.
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Alert Hosa Company
Weed Park Inn
G. Brandt
Loulsville
Kentucky
Charles Leu
Washington Street
Len
Campbell
Smalley Avenue
Frank Lincoln
East Fifth Street
Wilton Man Found Dead In His Chair
Wilton Ta December 1 Special William Hanners longtime driver for Dr. W A Cooling was found dead this morning in the office of Kilion’s livery barn where he slept. Suffering from asthma he could not sleep reclining. Death not definite though heart disease is suspected. He was about 45 and survived by several brothers.
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Wilton
Wm. Hanners
W. A
Kiliion
McFarland Victor Over Harlem Boxer in SF Fight
San Francisco report on December 1 says Parkey McFarland defeated Harlem Tommy Murphy in a twenty round, close decision before about six thousand spectators, maintaining his idol status among Chicago stockyards followers and drawing mixed reactions.
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San Francisco
Cal
Parkey Mcfarland
Chicago
Harlem Tommy Murphy
McFarland Beats Murphy in Fight as Hand Injury Rumor Circles
McFarland defeated Murphy in a clean win that surprised many, with experts doubting a champ Ad Wolgast rival. Reported to have broken his right hand by the twelfth round, McFarland’s blocking and feints drew cheers, while Murphy pressed back and cut McFarland’s brow as the match wore on.
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McFarland
Ad. Wolgant
Murphy
Grand Jury Reconvenes After Adjournment In Criminal Probes
The grand jury, after a near week’s break, reconvened this morning to continue criminal investigations. The Hoskinson case is expected to be addressed immediately and an indictment likely. Several bills may be returned before term end. County offices closed 2 to 3 pm in honor of Theodore Gerischer. district court adjourned for the afternoon. Read the Journal weekly.
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Grand Jury
Hoskinson
Theodore Gerischer
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Shrcke’s Cash Meat Market
Uncle Sam
J. W. Shrcke
West Second Street
Geo. H
Volger New Jewelry Store
Ming Minnie Schaefer
Clinton
Tuley
Richard's
J. Simme
Willam Randall
Fourth Street
Roger Jayne
Ottawa
Lil
D. ¥. Jackson
Louis
Robert
Iowa State University
M’farland
Harlem
ALYY
H., Schmidt
Son
Nha
Thia
Priedd
Jet Va
Middle West
Steinway
Weber
Rudolf
Howard
Regent
Blasius
Ludwig
Lie
Hoffman
W. H. Hoffman Company
East Second St
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