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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1905

Page

4

Holiday goods splurge at Stephens pace in local scene

Local shoppers hear of Christmastime offers as many city residents pass through stores. Mrs. William Maltern of Dex Moines visits relatives. Hacker's advertises fancy chocolate boxes. several residents travel to Davenport Moline and Davenport for visits and errands.

Stephens Ad Doleon H. Funek Lohualnese Wiliam Maltern Dex Moines Hacker's Conley Moline Sundar Res. HB. Orr Harold Columbus Junction Chi Ily Lizgie Tagg Davenport Dad Do'son

More Donations At Weed Park Club Meeting

The Weed Park club held a business and social meeting at the club house with an elaborate supper. Donations were received from Pioneer Life Association and many individuals, listing numerous names and small contributions to support the club’s activities.

Weed Park Club Pioneer Lite Association P. Jackson Woley A. J. Nester A. E. Templa A Tonson R. Graff Vona Foley Kent Cara Herger F. J Mise Manns Jie Morgridge Letile M. Leffler 2D. Barns John Kane Willy Graly C. Stock CL. W. Keek Ter J. Cook R Woods J. Meyers Mes Jarvis Con. Alfrer Gone Birs Anus Feo Miks Minnie Date Mina Clara Phil Dale Jake Dale Fleveun F. Beitel Airs Are Aiea C. Brace le A. Lightfoot J. Stark Myre. S. Anewe Mary Maloney Cans Harry Heat Ed. Rabbitt Jack Bodkin

Social welfare notes and club schedules from Monday

Numerous society items list Monday gatherings including Mothers club on Mulberry street, Evening Card club on East Fifth, Sixteen club on Hershey Avenue, and Twentieth Century club on West Third. A guest of honor Miss Lela Ewret is featured with musical praise and recital highlights at West Fifth Street home. Several lodge and church events follow with officer elections, dinners, and entertainments across town.

Mothers’ Club J. HH. Keavlig Evening Card Club Trenk ‘Hinkel East Fifth Sttreet Tusaday Spalding A. PF Critzs East Ninth Street RL. Boyideton Hershey Avenue Twentieth Century Club L. C. Day West Third Street Ed. Bartman Wesl Grant Bond Royal Neighbors' Sunshine Club P. Stein Hershey Leta Ewret Helen Snelden West Fifth Street Homor Ailes Lela Ewret Ewretta Agatha's Seminary Town City Sneichen Jonye Ewret Iowa City St. Attiias School Wwret

Government income grows as customs receipts rise

Secretary Reynolds of the Department announced customs receipts for the fiscal year show a record rise, with current totals near $294,000. He noted the year's cumulative income is growing faster than last month’s $110,978 and emphasized the sustained inflow from customs duties despite earlier deficit concerns.

D.C Fai Reynolds Largast Aynolds Tiether

Weekend Excursions by Iowa Central Railway

The Iowa Central Railway announces weekend excursion arrangements with a limited route up to 130 miles and return fare at $2.00. Excursions run Friday to Monday, offering trips to nearby cities with local attractions. Details and advisories available from Iowa Central Railway.

Iowa Central Railway Ueft Jine Foy Tarviser Particula Tewa J Central Abs

Probate Matters Filed in Walther Estate Guardian Files Second Annual Report

Probate matters appear in court with Lucy Garlandt as guardian for the Walter. The will of William Smith sees administrator Mages filing second annual rendst. Theodore Jones, exenator, presents final report for Moses Shellhammer's estate, which the court approves. Also a notice to gas consumers about installing a compressor to increase pressure. Citizens' Railway & Light Co. asks consumers to assist burners with higher pressure.

Walter DP Tinor Lucy Oarlandt Guardian William Smith Fred B. Mages Pdnistrate Aled Theodore Jones Tas Mowes Shellhammer Citizens’ Railway & Light

Real Estate Transfers in Muscatine Records

The notice lists transfers including Esther Mark and others to Howard A Geilvie for lot 4 in block WW city of Muscatine with a stated consideration of 80 dollars. An editor’s note references a court or journal copy and a real estate agent M Titus. The remainder contains unrelated social commentary and garbled text about marriage and moral observations.

M. Titus Esther Mark Howard A. Geilvie Muscatine

Local social events highlight celebrations and talks

Mrs Fusck hosts a pleasant gathering at the Robert Funck home with games and a fine supper. guests present Mr Funck a lamp as a keepsake on his birthday anniversary. John Griffith to speak at the library on Shakespeare and His Plays for the Womens Federation Friday evening at 6:40. Chicken supper at Green Street Mission praised for homely charm. Cleonion dancing club holds another Armory dance with Phorras orchestra. Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept meet at Mrs McElroy’s home for games and refreshments. Regular monthly meeting of the organization noted for Monday.

Airs Ribak John Ribak Chas. Kleindelph Paul Dumprey Ladies OF Maccabees Gertrude Emus Sterneman Wryle Neibling Nellie McCaw Charlotte Grady Corn Cficer Sentinel May Bowserchet Busch Robert Funck Robert Fusck Hi Pfrien Licas Street Mie Mr. Fonek John Griffith Library Donn Grifith Shakespeare Briday Crane Opera House Womens Federation Moog Snakespeare Mr. Grimitt The Tech Stent Cleonion Dancing Club Armory Mather Phorras Stistard Aioy Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept

Death of Mrs Anna Brenner After Long City Residence

Anna Brenner an elderly resident of this city died at 2 p.m. at her daughter Mrs Mary Tschillared’s home following stomach inflammation after a long illness. Born in Germany May 14 1829 she came to Muscatine in 1866 and lived here since. Survived by daughter Mrs Mary Tschillared another Mrs Kate Dukek son Charles Brenner all of Muscatine. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at the German Congregational church with brief services at the house at 1:30. Burial Greenwood. W VA? board meeting Monday 3 p.m. at Tooris 289 West Second Street Muscatine Camp No Modern Woodmen of America to hold 18th annual officer election next Tuesday. Highland Noble sewing society to meet at Mrs Hackett’s 171 East Fourth Street next Tuesday.

Anna Brenner Mary Tsehillard Germany Muscatine Conrad Brenner Steucon Greenwood The Highland Noble Sewing Society Dr. Hackett East Fourth Street

Roosevelt Attends Navy Army Game in Princeton

President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt plus a party of notables attend the annual Army Navy football game in Princeton. The Navy drives to a touchdown while Army replies with a score, and the final play sees Army reach the Navy five yard line before crossing to score.

Washington D. C Roosevelt Secretes Root Art Newberry Jeft Princeton Bess Navy Wilson Decker Rapse Degug Army Beavers

Illinois Game Wardens to Enforce Laws in District

Warden Barber of Illinois, a noted official with ties to the state agricultural society and university trustees, traveled through Burlington on his way home to Hatton after inspecting deputy wardens. He warned that game license laws will be strictly enforced in the district and that cover is challenging with deputies stretched across their assigned territory.

Barber Illinois Cartsin A. D. Barber Inois State Agricultural Society University of Ilinois Lce Springfield Burlington Lennoon Hatt Fon Jallet Ifinois Tranters Rjtory Dinels

Drilling Machine Remains at Corner of Eighth and Sycamore

The drilling machine used for gas on the Henniker lot at Eighth and Sycamore remains in the city. It was to be moved today to Lowe Ruh, but the timing to reach Neyena farm is unknown.

Eighth and Sycamore Henniker Lot Sycamore Streets Lowe Ruh Neyena Farm

Funeral Sunday services for Carsten Helmbockel to be held

Funeral services for Carsten Helmbockel will be held tomorrow afternoon at the late home on Philip Street. Rev. George Meiers will officiate.

Carsten Helmbockel Owl Philip Street George Meiers

New Well Started After Casing Trouble on Farm

Work on the fifth gas well at Haukine farm was abandoned due to casing trouble. A new well near the same site was started this afternoon.

Haukine

Accident at Miscatine Lumber Injures Worker

Rudolph Eisner suffered severe injuries to his hand at the Mis catiné Lumber and Box plant when his hand slipped into a planer this morning. Workers dressed the wound and he was taken home for care.

Rudolph Eisner Heldel Wso

OKLAHOMA LANDS FOR LEASE IN SOUTHWEST COUNTY

The Interior Department plans to lease about 880000 acres in Choctamogee area including Kiowa Comanche counties for agricultural use. Tracts vary from a quarter to two sections per lessee with five year terms and a preference right to renew. Main pasture lies along creeks and river bottoms with cotton wheat alfalfa and corn. Rail access via Chattanooga Rock Island. Contact John Sebastian Rock Island System for details. Mr and Mrs J W Dow and son Earl visited Davenport after staying with Mr and Mrs Jacob Schomberg on Mulberry Street. It is advised to service furnaces in time and teach women furnace operation.

Sam Southwear Oklahoma Interior Department of United States Legree Secretary of the Interior Drm Gadde Kiowa Comancha Alope Creek Chattamooge Rock Island Syster John Sebastian Rock Island System Chiessa J. W. Dow Earl Davanport Jacob Schomberg Mulberry Street

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