Local residents visit Wilton and West Liberty
A parade of short visits and travels fills yesterday as residents depart for Wilton West Liberty Letts and Quincy. Mrs Adam Luethye and Mrs Henry Lamp leave for home to visit relatives. Miss Esther Emmons and Miss Bessie Lyons return home after visits with Muscatine friends. A-B-C Family Tea ads appear amid society notes and professional trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Stirlen
Adam Luethye
Wilton
Henry Lamp
Fairport
F. Budzine
Bessie
Margaret Lyons
West Liberty
Esther Emmons
H. E. Dice
West Second Street
Olive Branch Literary Society First Meeting Program
The Olive Branch Literary society, recently reorganized, announced its initial program to be presented Friday evening December 2 at Olive Branch school south of the city. The lineup includes songs, recitations, readings, a vocal duet, a debate on whether iron is more useful than wood, and a surprise fifteenth birthday gathering for Lewis Ebers with games music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch Literary Society
Ang
Olive Branch
Emma
Ace Lorber
Nicklas
Walter Lorber
Chas
Hintermeister
Thomas Crone
Geo. Hatfield
Emma Lerber
John Lorber
Ha. Nicklas
Hildred Hintermeis
Elmer Hintermeister
Minnie B. Lorber
Glenn B. Kemp
John Bierman
Minnie EB
Lorber
Fred Nicklas
Hildred Hintermeister
Lewis Ebers
Grandview Avenue
Roofing Project At Roach & Musser Plant Expands
Lewis Roofing Co of Rock Island awarded contract to place over 30 000 feet of tar and gravel roofing on two sections of the Roach and Musser main plant, following successful work on two warehouses. Revival meetings in South Muscatine progress with Rev J A Boatman preaching in absence of Rev Fred Smith. Evening service expected to resume pastor’s duties Sunday. Children’s meeting at Mulford met with strong turnout and two young ladies expressed intent to join Musserville Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach & Musser
Lewis Roofing Company
Rock Island
Lewis
South Muscaline
Rey. J. A. Boatman
Methodist Church
South End
M. E
Fred Smith
Mulford
Musserville
Christmas Cantata Lightens Suburb Churches Program
South Muscatine churches plan Christmas observances with cantata offerings. Mulford Congregational and Musserville Methodist will host Sunday school programs featuring the cantata The Santa Claus Trades Carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Mulford
Musserville
Hershey Avenue
Lane's Family Medicine tonic laxative tea advert
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine tonic laxative tea as a remedy for head ache back pain side ache stomach and bowels. It claims to restore strength and lists a price of 25 cents at druggists and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Local Notes and Arrivals From Area Residents
South Hud Locals John Harper left for Wapello to work for several days. Verne Weakley is ill at the Phillips street residence. Mrs. Helen Dondal returned after visiting relatives near Fredonia. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Justice arrived and stay with Aug ust Bowser. Isther Reinley left for Rock Island for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. George Barker left Winfield after visiting his sister Mrs. Will Palmer. Harvey Strapp spent a day in town visiting friends. Henry Asp returned to Mo ling where he is employed after visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Anderson returned from Davenport after a visit with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hud
John Harper
Wapello
Verne Weakley
Phillips Street
Helen Dondal
Fredonia
Herbert Justice
Bekin, Jil
August Bowser
Isther Reinley
Rock Island
George Barker
Winfield
Will Palmer
Harvey Strapp
Near Letts
Henry Asp
Moling
Chris. Anderson
Davenport
You Reve Possibilities For a Good Figure Under Your Fat
From 30 years onward people grow fatter so fatness seems natural. A home remedy promises to restore youthful energy and remove 12 to 14 ounces daily without exercise or diet. The recipe mixes Mola, Cascara Aromatic, and Peppermint Water taken after meals and at bedtime.
Supper and Sale Prove a Success at Local Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Congregational church held a turkey supper and sale last evening. The event drew generous patronage with nearly 300 suppers served and the supper and services ran smoothly. The fancy work department also did well, contributing a comfortable surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Inez Holmes Hosts Evening Party at McArthur Street
Miss Inez Holmes entertained numerous friends on Tuesday evening at her McArthur street home. The gathering featured games and several musical selections, followed by a dainty three course luncheon. Twenty four guests attended in a social, pleasant atmosphere. East Second Street has reopened to traffic after paving work on the north side finished and progress continues on the opposite side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Holmes
McArthur Street
East Second Street
Glee Club to Sing at New Era Church
Augustana College Glee Club of Rock Island Illinois will perform at New Era Church on the evening of Wednesday December 8. The well known group has toured annually since 1900 and audiences expect strong enthusiasm. Prof Peter Johnson directs, Miss Jather Pearson soprano from Chicago assists. various chorus members will solo. Rev C M Olander pastor helped arrange the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustana College Glee Club
Rock Island
Jil
New Era
Peter Johnson
Jather Pearson
Chicago
C. M. Olander
Choral Society
Kemper Denies Charges In Seduction Case
Elmer Kemper testified in his defense with Attorney E M Warner. He denied nearly all allegations by Celia Andersen, the state's primary witness, during a detailed direct examination. Pepper conducted a thorough cross examination, challenging the relationship details. The defense focuses on refuting state evidence with no new disclosures yet. Jurors may hear closing arguments Friday evening, with possible delay into Saturday depending on rebuttal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kemper
E. M. Warner
Celia’ Andersen
Pepper
Miss Andersen
Kemper
Warner
Plan For Sale By St Katherine s Guild Of Trinity Church
The St Katherine s Guild of the Trinity church met Wednesday afternoon at Miss Stella Wilson s home 216 West Fourth Street and completed arrangements for a December 7 sale in the old Dougherty building on East Second Street. Members will offer pillow covers dolls and home made candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Katherine’s Guild of the Trinity Church
Miss Stella
Wilson
West Fourth Street
Dougherty
East Second Street
Careful Eating Prompts Cascarrets Offer
An old advertisement urges moderation at meals and promotes Cascarets as a nightly aid. The copy claims over eating burdens the stomach and bowels, promising unseen work “while you sleep” and recommending 895 Cascarets per box at 10c, noting vast sales and availability at druggists.
Fels-Naptha Promises Easier Winter Washday
A dialogue extols Fels-Naptha as a quicker gentler way to wash in lukewarm water. Mrs Thinkless and Anty Drudge claim it cuts washday to a few hours, avoids boiling and heat, and leaves clothes brighter and cleaner with less effort. The ad urges readers to try it on the next washday.
Y W C A Notes and Club Activities
All high school branch girls should attend Friday meeting after school to plan the contest party. Arts and Crafts class meets Friday evening. The Shirt Waist Class finished term work and will have a gym picnic next week. A sprained ankle may disable for 3 4 weeks. Chamberlain's Liniments offer quicker relief in 3 4 days.
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Edison
Edison Standard Records
Edison Amberal Records
Edison Grand Opera Records
Edison Phonograph
National Phonograph ‘Co
Lakeside Avenue
Orange, N. J
Hershey Bank Building
A-B
C. McClelland
Burlington, Wash
Timothy Lyons
J. P. Balser
Bayfield
Ars. R. Griffin
Sigourney
A. J. Weaver
Columbus Junction
J. H. Wasson
A. (. Moody
Lombard Street
Letts
Lezotte
Mrs. W. Myers
A. G. Myers
J. W. Hahn
West Sixth Street
Quincy
August Wagmer
Ayer
Muscatine
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Olive. Branch
Ering
R. & M. Factory
Stari
Santa Claus
Bruthenberg Clothing
East 2Nd St
Congregational
East Hill
Galles
Glee Club
Pevember
Kemper &N Stand
St. Matherine's Guild
Cascarets
Anty Drudge
South Muscatine Fuel CO
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