South End German Native Dies At Home
Peter Behrmann a well known resident of South Muscatine died after a long illness more than nine years. Born in Freiburg Germany January 14 1840 he came to the United States about 21 years ago and worked in lumber mills. He was a former sailor in the German navy and a member of the German Lutheran church. Survived by wife Katrina and children Henry Hannah Dora Meta with funeral at 2 30 Thursday at German Lutheran church. Interment Greenwood cemetery. South Eng Local news follows with visits and travels of neighbors.
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Peter Behrmann
South Muscatine
SAC
Behrmann
Frieburg
Germany
Fatherland
Adolph Lau
France
Katrina Behrmann
Henry Behrmann
Racine
Wis
Hannah Herr
Rock Island
Dora Johnson
Meta Kulp
John Haotner
Greenwood’ Cemetery
County Teachers to Hold Rural School Meetings
Muscatine study center session set for Saturday at the office of County Superintendent D Bradley leading arrangements for rural teachers meetings. The Study Club of Muscatine and vicinity will discuss Batter Rural Schools by Betts and Hall and a West Liberty center meets the following Saturday. Bradley announces February study center with domestic science and agriculture officials to speak, agriculture to become compulsory after July 1.
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D. Bradley
Study Club
Muscatine and Vicinity
Betts and Hall
West Liberty
Bradley
President Wilson Downplays Van Dyke Peace Visit
President Wilson said he does not expect a peace message from Henry Van Dyke the minister to The Netherlands who will call at the White House tomorrow. He added that Van Dyke’s visit carries no special message and is not significant in his view.
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van Dyke
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Henry van Dyke
Netherlands
White House
Queen of Molland
Mr. van Dyke
Bandits Target Davenport Rock Island Dental Offices
A small-time haul by the same thieves blamed for Davenport and Rock Island robberies struck a Hershey State Bank building in Muscatine area. Three dental offices were entered Dr A Kraffenbach Dr V B Ogle and the Family Shoe Co store. Thieves used master keys or steel bars to gain entry taking about 50 dollars in dental materials stamps and shoes. Gold valued at 25 dollars plus pennies were stolen from Dr Kraffenbach, while Dr Ogle’s office reported missing unused gold and platinum and a few stamps. In total about 500 dollars in gold silver platinum and dental tools were taken from Davenport and surroundings. No strangers were seen and the night watchman reported nothing unusual.
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Hershey State Bank
A.kraffenbach
BR. Ogle
Shoe Company
Davenport
Rock Island
Klaffenvach
Kiat Yenbach
Klaifenbach
Af.ice
Martin Flannery
Conesville Thanksgiving Returns and Local Visits
Miss Ferol Gay returns to the state university at Town City after Thanksgiving at home in Conesville. Wilber Chapman wife and Helen Darrell of Wapello visit the home of Marion Capman for Thanksgiving. Claude Horton and wife George are also mentioned in the local notes.
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Conesville
Ferol Gay
Mon Flay
State, University At
Town City
Wilber Chapman
Helen
Darrell
Wapetlo
Marion Capman
Claude Horton
George
Amolax Cures Skin Diseases Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Amolax as a cure for eczema and other skin conditions. It claims instant itching relief, removes eruptions, and cites a physician’s private practice success. A trial size is offered for fifty cents with a money back guarantee.
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Amolax
Have
Muscatine Holiday Visitation and Local Gatherings End Week
Residents and visitors from Muscatine and nearby towns spent Friday through Sunday in Muscatine for shopping and family visits. Notes mention Mrs. Nan Wagner Dyche, Mr. and Mrs. John Gunder, Mr. and Mrs. William Baker, and others, with several extended family trips to Cedar Falls and Port Allen. Local events include Royal Neighbor lodge activities and Thanksgiving visits, plus a school term closing in Port Allen and travel to Moline and Fairfield for relatives.
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Dyche
Nan Wagner
John Gunder
William Baker
Muscatine
Henry Colbert
Gregg Shindiedecker
Walker
A. F.abbott
Cedar, Falls
Roy
State Normal
Rewley
Orr
Bessie
Mary Wolford
Moline
Ill
Cederburg
Whatear
June Qucker
Milton
Fairfield
Misa
Emma Gelott
Columbus Junction
Alexander’ McCullough
Presbyterian Merger Declared Valid by Supreme Ecclesiastical Court
The Missouri Supreme Court decision upholds the consolidation of the Presbyterian Church (North) with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, allowing the merger despite former disputes over property. The ruling emphasizes the church’s internal authority to settle ecclesiastical matters without external interference.
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Presbyterian
Cumberland Presbyterian
Missouri Sul
Ureh
Presby
Terian
Cumberland
Ona
Mexican on Trial in District Court
A copper toned Mexican youth about 20 faces years in state penitentiary for breaking and entering a Rock Island merchandise car at West Liberty. Italian interpreter Louis Gato aided him as jurors, including Peter Koenigsaecker and R L Middleton, were chosen as the trial unfolds.
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Louis Gato
Morales
Rock Island
West Liberty
Peter Koenigsaecker
R. L. Middleton
Henry Toborg
K. M. Cecil
Charles Vetter
William ~* Scott
George Butz
John Dale
Harry Donahey
Chris [Meyer
Adam Becke
Chester Eis
Oakville Social Roundup Notes Family Visits and Events
Oakville Iowa reports Mr and Mrs AE Eckhart entertained the former's brother and family from Muscatine this week. Mrs RR Waterhouse shows improved hospital status and may be discharged soon. James Ray Faris returns from a visit with his brother in Martinsburg. Rebekah Lodge box supper drew many friends. a large number attended and expenses enhanced the treasury. Duncan cand wife Amends mark fifteenth wedding anniversary with many gifts. Zola Venard has resumed school duties after several days away.
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May Matthews
Grandview
Clair Swafford
Wapiello
Chris Reid
W. C. Smith
Howard Smith
Lavona Waterhouse
Eugene van, Dyke
Keithsburg
J. A. Duncan
John ‘Duncan
A. J. Duncan
Seaton
Alice Waterhouse
Frank Creighton
Winfield
R. R. Waterhouse
Galesburg
R. C. Russell
Frank
Davenport
E. Lloyd Maffitt
J.a
Wapello
Iowa
Ed. Herrick
Elmer Pulver
Mise
Myrtle Erwin
John Duncan
Mise Phelena Peterson
Muscatine
Burlington
Edith Swygard
R. R. Hupnt
Reid
George Mellinger, Sr
Cook
Conesville
Oakville
A. E.eckhart
Or. R. Waterhouse
Tucute
Faris
James
Martinsburg
Rebekah
Duncan
Wilson to Withdraw Troops from Colorado Strike Zone
President Wilson will withdraw federal troops from the Colorado strike zone as soon as official word is received from Governor Ammons that the state is ready to resume control. He reiterated that the commission named by him would have nothing to do with the present strike but was appointed to help settle future differences and beef service.
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Associated: Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Colorado
Ammons
Elmer McBride Dies of Tonsillitis at Walcott
Elmer McBride a former Muscatine resident died at his Walcott home after a four day illness from tonsillitis. He was 62, born near High Prairie in Muscatine County. He worked as a U S Express messenger, later ran a Walcott restaurant. Survived by his wife and a daughter aged 11, his mother Mrs Mary McBride and three brothers, Will Frank and Charles, all of Muscatine. Remains to be brought to Muscatine for funeral services likely Thursday.
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Elmer
McBride
Muscatine
Walcott
Iowa
High
Field marshal von Der Goltz promises to return to Turkey
The field marshal renewed his pledge to Sultan Mehmed in 1910 to join Turkey if needed. Sultan asked him to join Von Der Goltz and his staff during the war. Lieut General Oswald of Württemberg, recalled from retirement, led a landwehr infantry brigade and was killed in action. Generals Henning, Benno, and Von Grumbkon died from field service injuries.
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Turkey
Sultan Mehmed
Constantinople
Joan von der Goltz
von “Oswald
Wurtemberg
Landwehr
Henning
Benno
von. Grumbkon
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Hare's Hall
Hoopes Hall
Mugserville M
Foley &Co
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Peta
Muscatine Study Center Club
Band of Thieves
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Rock ‘Island
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Teddy Bears
Batterson
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Batterson’s
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Brother Clai
Xeveral
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