Officers Elected by Old Veterans at Shelby Norman Post
The Shelby Norman Post of the G A R held its annual meeting on East Second Street. John H. Munroe was elected commander with J H Carl Jr and Harrison Bishop named as vice commanders. Other officers include H S Howe quartermaster Fred Welker surgeon G W Schreurs chaplain Robi Armstrong and Henry Kneese officer of guard. Delegates to encampment are H S Howe and E P Day with alternates G W Schreurs and C A Peck cn First ward Judson Coe.
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Shelby Norman Post
East Second Street
John H. Munroe
J. H. Carl. Jr
Harrison Bishop
Ward Representatives Named in City Polls
Second ward Gus Schmidt leads with third ward H Kneese and fourth ward A B Rehmel selected in local electoral listing.
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Gus. Schmidt
H. Kneese
A. B. Rehmel
Downey Social Notes and Local Appointments
Downey December news brief notes visitors and locals. Mrs. Bakers of West Liberty and Cresco called on friends while Roscoe Ayers of Iowa City visited Miss Carrie Secrest. A valuable colt was killed by a fast train near Downey. Community events included M. P. society meeting with Mrs Beat Strain and a successful Christian Endeavors box social netting over thirty dollars.
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Downey
Baker
West Liberty
Cresco
Roscoe Ayers
Iowa City
Carrie Secrest
Charles Secrest
Brisbane
Jessie Cornwall
Jane Jenkinson
Mildred
Tharp
William Miller
Clarence Hollingsworth
Haskwell
Col
Ladies and Society of the M. P
Beat Strain
Ethel Miller
Cedar Rapids
Cogshell
R. W. Hinkhouse
North of West Liberty
Mabel Lodge
West Branch
Mrs. Evans
Woman's Relief Corps Elects Officers For Coming Year
The women’s group held a regular session at headquarters and elected officers for the coming year. A pillow sale is planned for December 21 at a local store with pillows of various sizes to be offered. Officers elected include President Sarah Fox Senior Vice Susan Walton Junior Vice Addie Barnard Treasurer Sue Browning Chaplain Lucinda Jacobs Conductor Gertrude Gilbert Guard Anna Lucas First Delegate Grace Becky Second Delegate Louisa Rodgers First Alternate Juliett Keifner Second Alternate Anna Lucas.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Sarah Fox
Susan Walton
Addie Barnard
Sue Browning
Lucinda Jacobs
Gertrude Gilbert
Anna Lucas
Grace Becky
Louisa Rodgers
Juliett Keifner
Local residents attend to illness and errands this week
Reports say Mrs. Fliss, sister of Mr. Evans, is seriously ill. Mr. McNight and his son from Muscatine were in Iowa on Wednesday. Dr. McGregor visited Iowa City on Wednesday. John Bright called in West Liberty on Wednesday. John Figle traveled to Iowa City on an evening train this week.
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Mr. Evans
Fliss
McNight
Muscatine
Dr. McGregor
Iowa City
John Bright
West Liberty
John Figle
Baker school opens with Nettie Johnson as teacher
Oakland notes another quiet week with Miss Nettie Johnson teaching the Baker school begun last Monday. The community reports visitors and travels including Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Morse of Lone Tree, Mrs. John H. Baker visiting Muscatine, and Grandma Hill's return after an extended visit. Swank church to hold a protracted meeting next Sunday. Miss Alice Wolfe visiting relatives in Tiffin. Thanksgiving visits noted at Grant Kennedy's.
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Oakland
Baker School
Nettie Johnson
Jerome Morse
Lone Tree
John H. Baker
Muscatine
Grandma Hill
John Rife
Frank Goldesberry
Geo. Yocum
Evangelist Sunday Warns of No Escape From Hell
Evangelist Billy Sunday preaches on hell in Muscatine urging immediate salvation with 29 converts last night and a prior total of 1,271. He stresses there is no escape if salvation is neglected and notes large turnout from Wilton, West Liberty, Ottumwa ministers, and Bankers Reserve Lodge attendees. He warns about life insurance for the soul and questions how to escape, invoking Hebrews chapter two.
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Edgar Bean
Billy Sunday
Hell
Paul
Muscatine
Christ
Sunday
Wilton
West Liberty
Ministerial Association of
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Company C
Bankers’ Reserve
Supreme Court
Tabernacle
Jesus Christ
Anheuser Busch
Schlitz
Pabst
Carribean Sea
Martinique
Mt. Pelee
Ashtabula Bridge
Ohio
Ashtabula
Pennsylvania
Monongahela
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Conemaugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Johnstown
Jesus
Satan
God
Jeremiah
Heaven
Mrs. J
Jay
Church of God
Sunday Sermon Warns Church Members of Hell's Danger
A preacher denounces worldly behavior among church members urging repentance and reminding that neglect leads to hell. He warns against hypocrisy and warns that reform alone cannot save without faith in Jesus Christ, citing Biblical warnings and disasters to illustrate consequences of sin.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold and Grip Remedy Ad
An old advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine a worldwide cold and grip remedy claims to relieve headaches and neuralgia from colds. It urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature E. W. Grove and notes a price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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Neidig’s Book Store
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Evangelist
Anheuser-Busch
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