East Hill Paving Nears Completion Next Week
A carload of paper was loaded by Park Avenue M E B and First Baptist church ladies and sent to Chicago. By Wednesday next week, weather permitting, the East Hill paving on East Second street and Park avenue should be finished, making two of the citys best paved streets. The McCarthy Improvement company plans to send most teams home, with a few kept until completion. No preaching service tomorrow at Park avenue M E B church. Sunday school at 10. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Dora of Sherman street.
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East Hill
East Second Street
Park Avenue
McCarthy Improvement Company
Davenport
Ladies‘ Aid Society
Park Avenue M. EB
First Baptist Church
Chicago
East Hil
Park Avenue M
Thomas Dora
Sherman Street
Kemper Guilty Verdict Delayed Sentence Set
Elmer Kemper was found guilty of seduction in district court after a juried verdict taken in under an hour. The judge scheduled the sentence for Tuesday unless a motion for a new trial is filed. Kemper remains free on bond pending further ruling. The case, heard last week with County Attorney Pepper and defense attorney J M Warner presenting, drew a crowded courtroom in Fairport. Celia Andersen testified, and her parents and Kemper's father attended the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kemper
Celia Andersen
John C. Kemper
Warner
Kemper
Pepper
J. M.warner
Andreas Andersen
Fairport
New Library and Parlor Styles Offer Gas and Electric Models
New gas and electric library and parlor fittings showcased in brass bronze iron and wood. Beautifully wrought designs add beer to the home. Prices range from 4.50 to 12.00 each.
Mrs Ferrington Dies After Illness at Bellevue
After ten days of illness Mrs Kate Ferrington died at Bellevue hospital from peritonitis. She had recently moved from Burlington and will be taken to Burlington for burial this Sunday. She is survived by her husband Mr Ferrington and her parents Mr and Mrs James Simpson of Burlington, two sisters Mrs Nettle Logan and Mrs Lottie Mortis, and one brother John Simpson.
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Kate Ferrington
Bellevue Hospital
West Hill Institution
Burlington
Ferrington
James.Simpson
Nettle Logan
Lottie Mortis
John Simpson
Grocery robbed at Reuling store on West Second Street
Thieves entered George W. Reuling’s grocery at 203 West Second Street by prying a rear window sash Friday morning. Eleven dollars in cash and tobacco were stolen. A cultivated arden and white rose appeared in Geo Kranz & Son’s window.
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George’ W. Reuling
Second Street
Kranz & Son
South Muscatine Team to Play in Columbus City Today
The South Muscatine Athletic club football team was scheduled to play at Columbus City today but adverse weather forced changes.
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South
Engagement Called Off Expects Rematch Next Saturday
Both squads, eager to play again this year, plan a combat on next Saturday if weather allows. Columbus City school team has been among the most victorious during the closing season.
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Columbus City
Annual election of officers for Muscatine Tent No. 9
All members of Muscatine Tent No. 9 K O T M are requested to attend the next regular review Tuesday evening at 5 30 p m December 7th. Annual election of officers will be held. W H Hoffman R BK
Snyder's Rigs for the Man Who Wants the Best
Snyder's rigs for the man who wants the best are guaranteed by an agent.
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Pepiter
John A. Robbins
Batterson
Morris
Boston
Muscatine
Oo Ae Sy
LE Peug Pear Regan
Beautiful
China
Wittich Bros
South End
Nimas
Goodrich
Maccabees
The
Knights of the Maccabees
Cook-Musser & Co
Sycamore Street
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