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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1915

Page

8

M. & I. C. Officials Start Interurban Tour to Montezuma

A deputation of M. and I. C. executives led by President A. D. Bowen and General Manager Van Hecke began a get acquainted tour this morning. They travel by motor car along the Western Line stopping at stations to meet city officials and leading merchants. The trip aims to introduce the promoters to local business and civic leaders and will continue until tomorrow afternoon.

M. & I. C. Railway Montezuma Muscatine A. D. Bowen van Hecke D. S. Hyde W. P. Devins

Carl Dipple Jr. Injured After Wagon Fall

Carl Dipple Jr., 18, a young farmer living four miles east of the city on the river road, fell from a wagon load of fodder yesterday afternoon. He sustained cuts to his nose and forehead and a bruised knee. Dr. E. B. Fulliam attended him at the farm.

Carl Dipple, Jr E. B. Fulliam

Bloomington Council 174 PF A A annual officer election

Bloomington Council No. 174 PF. A. A. will hold their annual election of officers at their hall in Redmen Building Friday evening, Dec. 6. Every member is urged to attend as important business will be transacted and plans for the New Year along with entertainment for members and families will be arranged. Per order, Geo. Scholten, Secretary. Fred J. Krell, President.

Bloomington PF. A. A Redmen Geo. Scholten Fred J. Krell

Church Council Meets at Grace Evangelical Church

At the regular monthly meeting of the Grace Evangelical Church council last evening only routine business was transacted with no major actions or decisions reported.

Council of the Grace Evangelical Church

Smooth Skin for Every Woman Ad

An advertisement touts a delatone paste to remove hair by applying to unwanted hairs for a few minutes, then rubbing off and washing to vanish hair traces. It warns to obtain the genuine felatone from the druggist.

Felatone

Seat Sale Large for Orpheum Bill

Practically every seat in the Orpheum theatre for tonight’s performance has been sold, with an S R O sign likely by 8 o’clock as Max Bloom’s Sunny Side of Broadway troupe opens a three day engagement. Manager George Shaffner says the sale outruns former records and plans are to fill capacity each night. The company arrived in Muscatine at noon after a Davenport stop and will next perform at Waterloo’s Majestic after Davenport.

Orpheum Theatre Max Bloom Broadway George Shaffner Muscatine Columbia Davenport Majestic Waterloo

City Hall Engineering Plan Featured in New York Journal

In the prior week the Engineering News, a New York weekly, published a write up and drawing detailing the city engineer's office arrangement at City Hall. Also noted is a society supper notice at Chestnut Street hall with a menu including chicken mashed potatoes giblet gravy slaw baked beans honey bread and cake priced at 25.5 cents.

Engineering News New York City Hall the .D. of ‘H A. O. U. W. iHall Chestnut St

Irving B Richman to Speak at Y W C A Society

Irving B Richman will address Y W C A members Wednesday evening December 38 on Good and Bad Taste in iBooks. The lecture is expected to attract a large audience and be among the most interesting talks this season. Other upcoming talks include Ray Nyemaster December 15 on The Woman in Business. An informal etiquette discussion preceded recent lectures.

Irving B. Richman Irving B Richman Ray Nyemaster Muscatine Tate Bank

Mrs Wagner Hosts Kensington Club Meeting at Home

Mrs Asa Wagner entertained the Park Avenue Kensington club at her Magnolia street home yesterday afternoon. Christmas decorations featured holly red balls and red and green festoonings. Refreshments followed the social gathering with plans announced for the next meeting at Mrs W O Woodard’s Park Avenue home in two weeks on December 18.

Wagner Kensington Club Asa Wagner Park Avenue Magnolia Street Kensington W. O. Woodard Fruitland Kensington Club Harry Webster Oliver Taylor Fruitland Township Charles Shepard Ladies’ Aid Society Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Tsett Avenue Kuebler W. I. Kuebler West Third Street Fred Hoopes W. S. Miksch George Hitman

Christmas Party Plans Highlight Forward Society Meeting

The Forward Society of the German Congregational church met at the parsonage last evening with twenty five members. They planned a Christmas party to be held between Christmas and New Year’s, with Rev. and Mrs. K. L. Stahl to host. Shadow Grab was a main diversion and refreshments followed.

Forward Society KF. Schroeder Ladies’Aid Society New Era Church George Brei Ping

BENNINGER SYLVESTER NUPTIALS SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss Minnie Sylvester and Harvey Benninger was solemnized at 7 30 last evening at the groom’s mother's home with Rev. John Haefner officiating. Attendants were Miss Catherine Sylvester and Edward Alderman. The bride wore white serge military style and white tea roses. maid wore white silk with lace. A wedding supper for twelve followed. The couple will reside at 602 East Seventh Street.

Benninger-Sylvester Minnie Sylvester Jacob Sylvester Wisconsin Street Harvey Benninger William Benninger Mast Seventh Street John Haefner Vangelical Lutheran Zions Church Catherine Sylvester Edward Mrs. Benninger East Seventh Street

Musicians' Dance Set for December 8 at Armory

Next Wednesday night December 8 the local musicians union will host a dance. The affair will be held in the new armory with refreshments served in the hall.

Musicians’ Union

Keokuk considers Central Association baseball bid

Keokuk Iowa December 2 A race track may host Central Association baseball next season. Frank Belt offered to operate a club if a park is built and $3,000 guaranteed. Fans discuss the plan and deem the amount inadequate to finance a team.

Keokuk Frank Belt Baseball Grounds Association Belt

It Pays to Send the Washing to Magnus

Mrs. George Whicher of New York City visits Mrs. S. E. Whicher at 706 West Third Street and leaves for Minneapolis to visit briefly before returning home.

Magnus George Whicher New York City S. E. Whicher West Third Street Minneapolis,Minn New York

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

An old advertisement claims St Jacob's Oil soothes lumbago sciatica and back strain. It promises immediate relief after one use, asserts safety, and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from any drug store amid a two year recommendation.

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