Christmas shopping rush hits Stephens Maze and Nievels
Local notices urge holiday shoppers to visit Stephens Maze for Christmas goods and Nievels holiday opening tomorrow with souvenirs for ladies. Stores like Barger Bar rows Leibbrand Ryan Co and Wilsons Shoe offer seasonal items and footwear while Yeoman Rowena circle serves oysters and coffee Saturday night. Orin Markely of West Fourth street moves to Bellevue hospital for treatment.
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Yeoman Rowena Circle
Yeoman Hall
Orin Markely
West Fourth Street
Bellevue Hospital
A Good Combination of Engines and Pumps Sold
Frank Ashecraft's on East 2nd Street offers Fairbanks engines Red Jacket pumps and U S separators in a notable local display showcasing industrial equipment combinations.
Wafer Day At Slaughter's Big Window Display
Tomorrow is wafer day at Slaughter's. All flavors are freshly made and featured in the large window display. Get some while they last.
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Slaughter's
Holiday sale at Nievels and McColm Dry Goods Co
Nievels annual holiday opening advertises a big stock sale Saturday all day and evening. McColm Dry Goods Co promotes the largest Christmas goods sale in the city with coats suits dresses and more. Fred Strong, a local church member, has recovered enough to leave Bellevue hospital today.
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McCorm Dry Goods Ca
Stephens’ Maze
Fred Strong
H. M. Strong
Park Avenue
M. E. Church
Bellevue Hospital
McColm Dry Goods Co
McColm Dry Goods Climax Sale On Woman's Apparel
Tomorrow Saturday December 5 McColm Dry Goods Co presents the climax in value giving with a sale of woman's apparel. The event promises notable discounts and limited selections for shoppers seeking wardrobe updates.
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McColm Dry Goods Co
Parson vs Giesenhaus case draws large court attention
Eva Parsons sues Annetta Giesenhaus for alienation of affections seeking 10000 dollars. C A Giesenhaus, brother of the defendant, and the defendant are key witnesses. Trial continued with testimony finished and pleas underway. Jury expected this afternoon.
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Eva Parsons
Annetta Giesenhaus
C. A. Giesenhaus
Illegal Elopement Troubles for Iowa Couple
Miss Amanda Moeller of West Liberty and Charles Treadwell of Bennett eloped and married after obtaining a Davenport license, which was invalid in Bennett County. Relatives seek to declare the marriage illegal, while records and county lines complicate the case. Reverend P G Wagner officiated in Bennett, possibly unaware the license was invalid.
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Davenport
Amanda Moeller
West Liberty
Charles Treadwell
Bennett
P. G. Wagner
Aurora Society 10 Presents Debate Program
The Aurora Literary Society plans a meeting on Friday evening December 11 at the high school assembly hall. The program includes piano solo by Verna Miksch, a book review by Hazel Mapes, and a debate on whether the United States should subsidize the merchant marine with Will Riemcke and Harry Sickman for the affirmative and Earl Dickerson and Anna Shinnabarger for the negative.
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Aurora Literary Society
Verna Miksch
Hazel Mapes
United States
Edith Magoon
Will Riemcke
Harry Sickman
Earl Dickerson
Anna Shinnabarger
Geibel and Kelly Wedding in Mobile
Miss Edna Geibel of Iowa and Mr. F O. Kelly of Mobile quietly wed at the groom's mother Mrs C Kelly home. Rev E E George officiated with relatives present. Attendants Dr W Martin and Miss Hattie Delmas. They plan to live on Marguerite Street and received many handsome gifts.
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Dr. W. Martin
Hattie Delmas
Marguerite Street
Mercy and Help Society Elects Officers Thursday
Mrs Bert St Clair hosted Mercy and Help Sewing society for an afternoon meeting. Officers elected: President Anna McElhaney Vice president Chas Smith Secretary Fred Meyers Treasurer Fred East. Sick committee led by Mrs John Grothers with assistants Mrs Henry Meyers Mrs J C Thomson and Mrs Chas Smith. Next meeting set for December 17 at Mrs Charles Smith Mulberry avenue.
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Bert St. Clair
Mercy and Help Sewing Society
Anna McElhaney
Chas. Smith
Fred Meyers
Fred East
John Grothers
Henry Meyers
J. C. Thomson
George Fuller
Charles Smith
Mulberry Avenue
New Club Officers Elected in Local Proceedings
The organization announced its new officers: President Mrs. J R Reuling, Vice President Mrs. Theron Thompson, Secretary Mrs. Robert Oliver, and Treasurer Mrs. George Fisch.
Miss Mary Hintman Honored at Brook Street Farewell
Miss Mary Hintman was guest of honor at a farewell reception hosted by the Iowa Telephone Company at Miss Helen Burns home on Brook street. The Burns residence was attractively decorated and guests enjoyed an evening of sociability. Hintman plans to leave Saturday for St Louis to join her mother and family who reside there.
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Mary Hintman
Helen Burns
Brook Street
Iowa Telephone Company
Burns
Miss Hintman
St. Louis
Former Muscatine Resident W B Bell's Wife Dies in Washington
Mrs W B Bell wife of Col W B Bell longtime Muscatine resident died in Washington Ia after months long rheumatic illness. Born 1830 in Muskingum County Ohio she came to Muscatine in 1855 and later moved to Washington where Bell held posts in politics and government. Four children survive including Harry deputy postmaster and Mrs Will Wilson. Funeral Saturday at 2 with Rev W O Fisher of First United Presbyterian officiating.
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Washington, Ia
W. B. Bell
Muscatine
Five Hungarians Indicted at Osceola
Five Hungarian laborers employed by the Burlington were indicted for assault with intent to kill by the Clark county grand jury. They sparked riots at Murray two weeks earlier and remain jailed. Dr. F W Sells a prominent surgeon stands trial for criminal assault on a young woman patient under chloroform.
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Murray
Iowa Evening Press
Osceola
Burlington
Clark County
F. W. Sells
Change in Officers at Industrial Branch of YMCA
Resignation of W. H. Murphy and Lee Radebaugh as chairman and vice chairman creates vacancies. John Rickley and Roy Ryan elected to fill the posts. Murphy and Radebaugh left South End firm to start a button factory.
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W. H. Murphy
Lee Radebaugh
Charman
John Rickley
Roy Ryan
Murphy
Radebaugh
South End
Trinity Guild Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Trinity Build of Trinity Episcopal church held its annual meeting yesterday at the rectory on East Fourth Street. Officers were elected and reports given. The women planned a December 16 dinner and sale at the Y M C A assembly room with a turkey dinner from 5 to 7 and fancy work for sale.
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Trinity Guild
Trinity Build
Trinity Episcopal Church
East Fourth Street
Y. M. Co
Fraternal Aid Association holds sewing session on Roscoe
The Fraternal Aid Association Industrial met with Mrs Henry Kindler on Roscoe avenue yesterday afternoon for a profitable sewing session. Refreshments were served. The annual meeting is set for Dec. 10 at Mrs E B Lewis's home on East Sixth street.
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Fraternal Aid Association Industrial
Henry Kindler
Roscoe Avenue
E. B. Lewis
East Sixth Street
Stumbles and Falls Injure Mrs Rainbow at Demorest Avenue
Mrs Thomas Rainbow aged 48 was found unconscious behind her home at 607 Demorest avenue after noon yesterday. Her daughter Mrs Frank Hubbard moved her inside and medical aid was given. Rainbow hit her head on the walk and remains in a serious condition.
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Thomas Rainbow
Demorest Avenue
Frank Hubbard
Mite Sewing Circle Hosts Meeting at Huffman Home
The Mite Sewing Circle enjoyed a pleasant gathering yesterday at Mrs. Anna Huffman’s East Fourth Street home. The next session will be at Mrs. C. A. W. Kent’s Spring Street residence.
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Mite
Anna Huffman
East Fourth Street
C. A. W. Kent
Spring Street
Father and Son Grape-Nuts Diet Claim
A reported Ohio family describes dramatic health improvements after using Grape-Nuts and warm milk for an adult with stomach trouble and a six month old baby. The letter credits weight gain and recovery to the diet, noting the man returned to normal weight and the infant gained seven pounds in six weeks.
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Ohio
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Oyster Supper Planned at Yeoman Hall by Yeoman Society
An oyster supper is set for tomorrow evening at Yeoman hall hosted by the Yeoman Rowena Industrial Society. A committee was appointed to arrange the event.
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Yeoman Hall
Yeoman Rowena Industrial Society
Highland Nobles Call Residents to Evening Meeting
All members of the Highland Nobles society are asked to attend the meeting this evening as the annual election of officers will be held.
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Highland Nobles Society
Fraternal Aid Association Holds Officer Election
The annual election of officers will be held at the F A A hall this evening. All members are urged to attend.
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Fraternal Aid Association
F. A. A. Hall
Eye Injury At Local Plant Lands Worker In Doctor’s Care
John Nickles of 33 Lucas Street was struck in the right eye by a steel fragment from a saw while working at the Leo Hirsch button plant on East Fourth Street. He was attended by Dr. H J Dean.
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John Nickles
Leo Hirsch
East Fourth Street
Lucas Street
H. J. Dean
River rise to threaten Pine Bluffs business area
Pine Bluffs Arkansas on December 4 reports the Arkansas River still rising slowly but indications show the city’s business district will be saved from flood damage.
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Pine Bluffs
Ark
Arkansas River
A Slight Mistake in Hospital Surgery
A young surgeon in a hospital after removing a patient’s leg asks for approval. The head surgeon says the operation is very well done except for a slight mistake. The surgeon learns the wrong leg was amputated.
Interclass Basketball League Planned At Local High School
Director D J McDonald to form an interclass basketball league next week at the high school. Regular games will be scheduled with the first contest set for next Friday at the YMCA gym, promising strong student interest.
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D. J. McDonald
Old Kettle Cleaning Method Uses Hay Fill and Boiling
A historic recipe instructs filling a rusty kettle with hay, then pouring in as much water as it can hold. The kettle is placed on the fire and boiled for several hours, with more water added as needed.
Battle Looms Over Senate Authority In International Notes
The debate centers on whether the notes must be submitted to the senate. Critics fear a presidential move to set a precedent limiting senate control. Democrats confront a delicate choice between defending constitutional principles and avoiding partisan friction with the state department.
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Sistent
Senate
State Department
Administration
Congress
Home Missions and Evangelism Session Update
Philadelphia December 4. The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America focused on home missions and evangelism during today’s session.
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Philadelphia
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
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