Third Life-Ending Attack Fails On James W. Rancipher
James W. Rancipher, repeatedly stabbed in less than a year by an unknown assailant, is reported to be recovering. The latest attack occurred near his home as police probe possible motive and identify a suspect. A separate note mentions a Grand Opera House vaudeville screening of Get Rich Quick Wallingford starting on time.
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Sioux City
James W. Rugcipher
Rancipher
Ranelpher
Grand Opera House
Wallingford
Thanksgiving travel and visits in Columbus Junction area
Delayed report from Columbus Junction Iowa lists numerous residents and visitors spending Thanksgiving at homes and with relatives. James and Mabel Halmicx and Miss Helen Mize returned from Ames to stay locally. others include Bahns ang family from Davenport. Kelley, Smith, Collinge in Fairfield. Luking family to Morning Sun. Calton and Grouta with Miga Gretchen Klotz from Des Moines. Kelley and Norval visiting Washington and Winfield. Blorman family in Muscatine. OConnor to Davenport. Woodruff to Weat Liberty. Helen Johnston from Des Moines to Columbus City.
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Columbus Junction
James and
Mabel Halmicx
Helen Mize
Ames
Richard Bahns Ang
Davenport
J. Kelley
E. M. Smith
Bert Collinge
Fairfield
T. B. Luking
Muscatine
James O’connor
Harrison Bobo
Charles Woodruff
J. Hantt
Weat Liberty
Helen Johnston
Des Moines
Columbus City
The Perfect Laxative For Elderly People
An advertisement extolling Dr Caldwell's Syrup Poaapin as the ideal laxative for the elderly. It claims relief from chronic constipation without harsh purgatives, promises stomach and bowel harmony, and urges readers to request a free sample by mail to Caldwell 405 Washington Monticello Ill.
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Iver
Bowen
Caldwell
Byrup Popain
Martin
Canterjay
Www
B. Caldwell
Washington
Monticello
Twenty-Fifth Ball celebrates Thanksgiving with Roach & Mussier Hose
The Roach and Mussier Hose Company held its twenty fifth annual masquerade ball at the armory, attracting over five hundred attendees. Prizes went to male masqueraders for best costumes. women did not win awards. The event featured the Paudiot Stark orchestra and unmasking after 10 pm, ending around 2 am. Also noted were Thanksgiving gatherings across South Muscatine with multiple local households hosting dinners and social visits.
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Roach & Mussier Hose Company
Armory
Hoses Company
Winnore
Walter Lump
Wiliam
Watson
James Brown
Cash Lawrence
Jém Isley
August Hoffman
Imba
Beau Brummel
Albert Herget
Abner Steineman
Magle
Paudiot & Stark
Mirs
William Cook
Letts
Addison Phillips
Nebraska Street
Charles Godfrey
Wapello
Iris
Mules Avenue
Frank Strat
Frank Sanderson
Slater
Albert Wilson
Lome
Maine
Thanksgiving visits and church gathering noted in Musgerville
The narrative records a resident stopping in New Boston Iowa to visit relatives before resuming travel. It mentions a ten day stay at the Wilson home and a prayer meeting led by Rev. G. P. Badgley at the Musgerville Methodist Episcopal church where Thanksgiving themes were discussed. Mrs. H. J. Weis of Cedar Rapids is aunt to Miss Lila Kemper and spent Thanksgiving with the Bernhard Kemper family on Stewart road. Mrs. Wels visits friends in Ardon and elsewhere.
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New Boston
Wilson
G. P. Badgley
Musgerville Methodist Episcopal
H. J. Weis
Cedar Rapids
Lila Kemper
Bernhard Kemper
Stewart Road
Wels
Ardon
Exact Route Unclear On Davenport and Muncatine Interurban
Ground is frozen to eight inches as grading progresses along the Muscatine corridor. The Davenport and Muncatine Interurban route remains undecided until a Tri City Railway board meeting early this month. Porter indicates possible parallel routing with Wilton tracks or via Railway and Light property, with final decisions pending directorate submission.
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Davenport
Muscatines
Iowa City Elks to memorialize fallen members Sunday
In Muscatine County a special memorial service will honor three Iowa City Elks who died in the past year. George Parsons, Jared Han, and James Lefevere are named, with Rev. Joseph Newton of Cedar Rapids set to deliver the main oration. Clifford Hakes of Muscatine will sing, and bank official W. J. McChesney has taken over as president of First National Bank of Town City as the university heads await further word.
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Jewa City
Iowa City Elks
Thair
Wolemanly
George Parsons
Jared Han
James Lefevere
Joseph Newton
Cedar Rapids
Clifford Hakes
Muscatine
University
W. J. McChesney
University of
Lovell Swisher
Bank
Delegates to National Irrigation Congress Named
Hon George W Koonts mayor of Town City appoints five delegates to the 19th annual National Irrigation Congress to be held in Chicago from December 3 to 9. The delegation includes Thostas Farrell acting cashier pro tem at the bank and Swisher returning to the local business world after his university collaboration.
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Reet
Thostas Farrell
Swisher
University
Lave Ingheen
Chesney
National Congress
George W. Koonts
Town City
National Irrigation Dansread
Chicago
Feet Tired- So Tired? TTR Foot Remedy Claim
An advertisement touts TTR as an instant remedy for tired aching feet, claiming relief for swelling corns calluses and bites. It cites user testimonials praising a product called TIZ and notes usage details and a Chicago distributor Walter & Co.
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Avery Doro
Walter & Com
Chicago
Prisoner Dvorak Implicated in Black Hand Letter Threats
The latest threats to John L. Adams come from Joe Dvorak's Black Hand circle after his imprisonment in Cedar Rapids. Deputy U S Marshal M L Healy holds a weapon found on Dvorak the night of his capture. The letter notes anger toward Dvorak and associates, with a dig at a large bore firearm capable of shooting through oak.
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Dean W. G. Raymond
Geo
Carson
W. Mercer
Binner B
Tohnston
Swisher
Joe Dvorak
Cedar Rapids
John L. Adams
Solan
Adams
al Dvorak
United States
M. L. Healy
Dvorak
Notice of Referee Sale in Muscatine County Iowa
Referee appointed by the Muscatine County District Court will auction parcels from the Holy family estate in Muscatine and Wilton towns. The sale includes the east half of the southeast quarter in section 17 township 78 range 2 west with eighty acres, plus various town lots and additions. bids may be accepted as whole or parcels. Earnest money is 25 percent of bid. cash settlement within ten days if approved. possession dates set for 1912. Sale held at the Union Savings Bank front door in Wilton Junction on December 34, 1911 at 2 p.m.
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District Court
Museuine
Lowa
Amon the Holys
Gen. E. Baker
Muscatine
6Th P
Bigalow
Mosca
Butterfield
Wilton
Tows
AML
Muscatine County
Towa
Moscow
Ailton
Savings Bank
Witton Juncon
Iowa
John Gsmerts
Martin
Thieves Prosper Across Chicago Described by Police
Chicago police report a surge in crime for Thanksgiving Eve and night with over 40 burglaries and multiple highway robberies and pickpocket thefts. Many incidents occurred citywide, especially in the Sand, Residence, and Downstown areas, with few arrests made yet.
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Chicago
Des
Downstown
Prominent Man Killed In Auto Crash At Des Moines
Pioneer resident H. C. Dresser, 60 years old, was struck by an automobile driven by Dr. A. B. Amos while alighting from a street car. He died a few hours later at a local hospital from skull fracture and internal injuries, the Des Moines Pioneer reported.
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Des Moines
Pest Moines
H. C. Tresser
A. B. Amos Iote
Dresser
Max Fickler Sale Agri Items Near West Liberty Iowa
Public sale announced by Max Fickler near West Liberty and Atalissa along the Rock Island line on Wednesday December 6 at 10 a.m. Described lots include 14 horses, 42 cattle, 28 hogs, farm machinery, and miscellaneous items. Terms offer 12 months credit with note, or cash on smaller items. hay and feed delivered at option. lunch provided by Gene Fagan and Ray Whitacre acting as clerk.
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Tarmning
Weet Liberty
Rock Island
Deering
Deere
Hayes
Ataliaga
West Liberty
Gene Fagan
Audt
Marion
Towa
Ray Whitacre
Max Fickler
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Ince
Leysen's Cut Price Shoe Store
MLR
Stoun Cityy
Unknown Man
James W. Tran
Devil
Hose CO
Roach
South End
South Muscatine
William Crippen
Grandview Avenue
B. BH
Law
Jou Abd
Kansas Street
Omer W. Frick
William Appel
SLA
Philp King
Sampson Street
Addison Philipa
Smith Hubate
Charles God Ivey
Miles Avenue
Frank Stroh
William Alss
Ray
G. P. Hadgley
Oregon Street
J. E. Hoopes
Clifford Haken
Jka
Iowa City
Reverel
Chicasgo
White House
Washington Hhe
BIRD
U.S
Hershey Lomber CO
Evna E- Smith
German American Savings Bank
Mus- Dates
Wilton Savings Bank of Wilton
Catine
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