Local News Briefs and Weekend Notices
Local items include the Rebekah ladies hosting a cake sale at McColm Dry Goods on Saturday December 8 1906. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs David S Sterneman at 613 East Seventh Street. Various travel notices and social updates from residents including A L Pierson heading to Chicago, and visits among Mrs G N Durcan Mrs W K Moore and others. Also mentions flour promotions from Otto's Sons New Quality Gold Mine flour and wedding news involving Miss Nina Montgomery and Grinnell.
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Rebekah
McColm Dry Goods
Pound
David S. Sterneman
East Seventh Street
Fruitland Social News Highlights Local Visits and Moves
Fruitland reports Thanksgiving visits from C O Moore family in Tracy Iowa and W J Love family in Tacoma Washington. Nearby resident moves set for Elliott and Sweet households with I A Contriman returning from Nichols and Dr Engle considering Davenport relocation. Ladies Aid toMeet at Mrs G G Shepard next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland
C. O. Moore
Joe Fitzsimmons
Tracy
W. J. Love
Tacoma
Wash
Fred Nesper
Muscatine
A. P. Swanson
LeGrand Elliott
Sweet
Elliott
I. A. Contriman
Nichols
Jas. Rowland
Hovat
Geo. Patrick
Harold
Abs. C
Rumors of Immoral Conduct Highlight Holsten Murder Trial
Testimony in the Holsten murder trial resumes with Chas Smith recalling alleged improper relations between Holsten and his daughter Bessie. Questions spark a heated exchange over rumors of incest while witnesses describe Holsten’s erratic behavior and fear for Bessie.
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Holsten
Chas. Smith
Bessie
Mr. Smith
Muscatine
Hanley
Warner
Jackson
Frisco School Board Chief Says President’s Words Won’t Affect Policy
San Francisco reports that DOJ officials in California will file court actions to challenge a state statute requiring Mongolian descent children to attend separate schools. President Allman of the board states the President’s Japanese question remarks will not influence the board’s course of action.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Cal
Washington
Department of Justice
California
Allman
Board of Education
Dorcas Sewing Society Meets at Oak Grove Home
In Oak Grove Iowa on November 28 about 49 people gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Lake for a Dorcas Sewing Society meeting. A noon dinner was served by the hostess. The next meeting is planned for January at Mrs Wm Hendricks lac. No meeting in December. Also noted are Thanksgiving visits among local families. Edward Shields of Iowa City is mentioned in the text.
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Oak Grove
Henry Heselton
Dorcas Sewing Society
Wm. Lake
Wm. Hendricks
Geo. Shields
Lloyd
Edward Shields
Robi
Postum Converts Skeptics Cite Health Gains
A collection of testimonials from individuals who gave up coffee in favor of Postum Food Coffee, noting headaches and stomach issues improved. An Oklahoma girl describes headache relief after switching. a father and daughter report fewer headaches and sour stomachs. The letters are attributed to Postum Co. with a nod to The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pine Oil and Whisky Cure Promoted for Colds
An advertisement urges taking one-half ounce Virgin Oil of Pine with two ounces glycerine and eight ounces whisky in teaspoonful doses every four hours to break up a cold in 24 hours. It claims an eminent authority supports curing coughs and warns to use pure ingredients bought separately and mixed at home. The product is sold in half-ounce vials sealed in wooden cases for druggists.
Weekend Schedule at Spangler Chapel
Spending a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs Geo Shields. Sunday school next Sunday at Spangler Chapel at 2 oclock and preaching at 3 oclock by the pastor Rev Conant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Shields
Spangler Chapel
Rev. Conant
Team Bogged by Runaway Horse Team on Fifth Street
A runaway horse team owned by John Te Strake threatened several pedestrians on East Fifth Street and Iowa Avenue. The horses dashed down Fifth until they crashed atop a stone front steps causing the wagon to overturn near Arthur Zeidler’s home. no horses were injured but the steps were damaged and must be repaired.
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East Fifth Street
John Te Strake
Iowa Avenue
Fifth Street
Fifth
Spring Streets
Arthur Zeidler
Wapello Notes And Local Events December 1906
Internal revenue collector John O’Neil visited Wapello. Mrs. J S Kelly hosted the Ladies Relief corps and husbands. O E S to elect officers December 18. Rolland Simons travels to South Muscatine. Sheriff Saunders visited Oakville. Auctioneer WC Smith heads to Chicago for livestock sales. Tax sale adjourned to December 10 with some lands unsold. Chas McLaughlin back from Burlington. Florence Grimes back to Dysart after Thanksgiving. W P Bumgardner set public sale December 18. Izola Sweeney returns to Grundy Center. Joseph Murray visits. W P Powell of Aetna Life inspects Aden Carey estate. Louis T Rhoades buys Paul Lischer’s barber stake. Lischer shifts to poultry business. German sewing society meets December 6. Temple Quartet tickets on sale. Jacob Seitz attends to business in city.
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Wapello
John O'Neil
Internal Revenue Collector
J. S. Kelly
Ladies’ Relief Corps
Rolland Simons
Jacob Houtz
South Muscatine
W. C. Saunders
Oakville
WC. Smith
Louisa County
Chicago
House House
Chas. McLaughlin
Burlington
Florence Grimes
Dysart
W. P. Bumgardner
Izola Sweeney
Grundy Center
Joseph Murray
Cairo
W. P. Powell
Cedar Rapids
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Aden Carey
Louis T. Rhoades
Paul Lischer
Lischer & Mullen
Lischer
German Sewing Society
Herman Otto
Temple Quartette
A. P. Cronk
Jacob Seitz
Elrick Junction
Muscatine Man Held at Joliet on Larceny Charge
Davenport Iowa December 5 Special word reached here that a man named Adel bert Warner was held at Joliet charged with larceny Warner formerly worked for the American Can company and said he came from Muscatine where his parents reside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Adelbert Warner
Joliet
Warner
American Can Company
Musestine
Coroner's Inquest Finds Walter Died by Drowning
The inquest into George H. Walter of Oquawka concluded he died by drowning near Mad Creek in Muscatine, on December 4 between 9 and 12 am. The jury found no foul play and heard that Walter had recently attempted suicide and showed signs of distress over an alleged entanglement with a girl. His body was identified by his brother and will be sent to Oquawka for funeral services.
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Arthur Wilhelm
Warner
Hanley
George McMullen
Monmouth
John Holsten
Bessie Holsten
Keithsburg
Holsten
Bessie
Holston
Jackson
Holster
Statine
Charles Holsten
Muscatine
Hines
Charles Smith
Indiana
George H. Walter
Oquawka
Mad Creek
Appel
Jefferson Boyler
Ralph Knight
Andy Long
Walter
Lawrence Garrett
Martin Walter
George Walter
Helen Blair
David Nelson
Nelson
Martin
Dav
New York Central Announces Several VP Appointments
New York Central directors named C. J. Grammer as vice president in charge of freight traffic C. F. Daley as vice president in charge of passenger traffic and Ira R. Place as vice president in charge of legal matters.
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New York Central
New York
N. Y
C. J. Grammer
C. F. Daley
Ira R. Place
Hall Named Postmaster for Columbus Junction Iowa
The name of W. F. Hall was sent to the senate as nominee for postmaster at Columbus Junction Iowa. Other Iowa appointments include J. W. Burns Keosauqua M. Peterson Pomeroy Minnie A. Phoenix Ruthven C. A. Haverly Ames.
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Washington, D. C
W. F. Hall
Senate
Columbus Junction
Iowa
J. W. Burns
Keosauqua
M. Peterson
Pomeroy
Minnie A. Phoenix
Ruthven
C. A. Haverly
Ames
Two Men Must Hang in Missouri Executions
The Missouri Supreme Court denied rehearings for William Spaugh Jr and W E Church who are under sentence to be hanged January 10. Spaugh was convicted of killing Iron county Sheriff Polk. Church of killing his foster parents in Warren county.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court Today
William Spaugh, Jr
W. E. Church
Spaugh
Polk
Iron County
Church
Warren County
Eclipse Naptha Soap Emerges as Market Leader
Eclipse Naptha soap is highlighted as the best soap on the market in this brief feature. The note emphasizes its superior quality and strong standing among soap brands.
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Eclipse Naptha
Ardon Young People Marry at St Malachys
Charles Seiler and Julia Tomney wed at St. Malachys church in Ardon with a 9 oclock wedding march sung by Miss Katie OBrien. Rev Father Fitzsimmons officiated. The bride wore brown silk and roses. guests attended a five course dinner at the bride's home. The couple will establish a farm home near Cranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardon
St. Malachy’s
Charles Seiler
Julia Tomney
Katie O'Brien
Ouzan
Father Fitzsimmons
Nichols
Mr. Seiler
Mrs. Seiler
Cranston
Couple Weds At Baptist Parsonage In City
Herbert Conley and Miss Jessie McCleary were married at the Baptist parsonage at 6 o clock last night by Rev. Kempton in a simple ceremony attended by relatives and friends. A wedding supper followed at the McCleary home on East Front street before the couple departed for Davenport. The bride, longtime resident and stenographer, is well known. the groom, son of J B Conley of Davenport, has worked in the city’s auto and motor industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Conley
Jessie McCleary
Kempton
G. W. McCreary
East Front Street
Davenport
Stein Stamp Collection Agency
J. B. Conley
Scott House
Coldren Land Company
Delta Alphas Hold Pleasant Monthly Meeting
The Delta Alphas met last evening at president Bertha Sherwood’s West Second Street home for a social gathering. About thirty five young ladies attended in old fashioned costumes, with two sir knights noted, a humorous program entertained, and light refreshments served to conclude an unusually amusing evening.
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Delta Alphas
Bertha Sherwood
West Second Street
Merry Party Surprise Clarence Bloom Tuesday
Narence Bloom hosted a surprise gathering at Green Street last evening with friends playing games and enjoying refreshments. Attendees included Mamie Johnson Irene Eftman Mabel Strohm Mabel Steinfort Mabel Sweney Anna Richler Edna Kautz Nellie Lemkan Freda Braasch Jennie Braasch Helen Lillie Harold Hanson Ralph Diercks Roy Priester Rob Nietzel George Johnson Harold Woods Lee O Leary Huzo Braasch and Ralph Bloom.
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Clarence Bloom
Narence Bloom
Green Street
Mamie Johnson
Irene Eftman
Mabel Strohm
Mabel Steinfort
Mabel Sweney
Anna Richler
Edna Kautz
Nellie Lemkan
Freda Braasch
Jennie Braasch
Helen Libbie
Harold Hanson
Birthday party for Raymond and Merle Young
Raymond Young and Merle Young celebrated Raymond’s 17th and Merle’s 12th birthdays with friends on Saturday evening. The gathering included games and an oyster supper. Attendees listed include Walter Dumphey, Jessie Benedict, Robert Cone, Ana Fultz, Harry Dumphey.
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Raymond
Merle Young
Merle
Walter Dumphey
Jessie Benedict
Robert Cone
Ana Fultz
Harry Dumphey
Kintzle and Young Family Names Highlight Local Obituary
Gien Kintzle Harry Hine Howard Kintzle Harold Young Karl Kintzle Fred Kintzle Freddie Gerth Dunbar Kintzle and Raymond and Merle Young appear in a local obituary listing noting their relationships within the community and family.
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Gien Kintzle
Harry Hine
Howard Kintzle
Harold Young
Karl Kintzle
Fred Kintzle
Freddie Gerth
Dunbar Kintzle
Raymond
Merle Young
Classmates Celebrate Adam Reinemund's Sixteenth Birthday
The sixth class of the high school surprised Adam Reinemund on his 16th birthday. Friends spent the evening with him with games and music, followed by a banquet. Chaperone Miss Chase accompanied the group during the celebration.
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Adam Reinemund
Miss Chase
Members of Col Hare Thimble Bee Meet in Regular Session
Members of the Colonel Hare Thimble Bee held a regular meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs KR O McGaughey's East Tenth street home. A good attendance reported with an unusually heavy amount of work completed. A social session followed with light refreshments. The next meeting is set for two weeks hence at the same location.
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Col. Hare Thimble
Fellowship Club Meets at Y W C A for Rehearsal
The Fellowship club of the rele SS A met in regular session at the association room with good attendance. The group postponed usual work to rehearse a dairy girl drill to be presented at the next social hosted by the association.
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Fellowship Club
The
Rele
SS A
Association Room
Association
Surprise Fifth Anniversary Party For Hagermans
Mr and Mrs Ed Hagerman of East Sixth street were surprised by a group of over 56 guests celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary. Friends presented a pedestal and statue as a gift and served light refreshments later in the evening.
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Ed. Hagerman
East Sixth Street
Giesler Hosts Geneva Card Club Dinner
Mrs J L Giesler entertained the Geneva Card club with a 6:30 dinner at their East Second street home. A large attendance enjoyed the repast and games of cinch late into the evening. Guest of honor was Mrs Whittsett of Carthage, sister to Mrs Henry Giessler.
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Geneva Card Club
J. L. Giesler
East Second Street
Whittsett
Carthage
Henry Giessler
Mission Study Class Met At Grace Lutheran Church
The Mission Study class of Grace English Lutheran church gathered Monday at Mrs. Ernest Reinemund’s home on West Fourth street. The gathering was well attended and enjoyed. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Miss Josephine Freyermuth’s home on West Fifth street.
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Grace Enrlish Lutheran Church
Ernest Reinemund
West Fourth Street
Josephine Freyermuth
West Fifth Street
Col Hare Thimble Bee Meeting Recap
At Mrs. Robert McGaughey home 512 East Tenth Street the Col Hare Thimble Bee met yesterday with good attendance. The afternoon was spent making quilts and a next meeting is planned for Tuesday afternoon December 18 at Mrs. McGaughey home.
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Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Robert McGaughey
East Tenth Street
McGaughey
W R C Industrial to Hold Meeting Earlier in December
The W R C Industrial society will meet Thursday December 13 replacing the usual third Thursday due to Christmas. Officers will not be elected until the first meeting in January.
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W. R. C. Industrial
W. R. C. Industrial Society
Patriots Pearl City Lodge to Elect Officers Tomorrow
The American Patriots Pearl City Lodge No. 15 will hold its meeting tomorrow night for the election of officers. All members are urged to attend.
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Pearl City Lodge
No. 15
St Marys Sewing Society to Meet Friday Afternoon
Members of the St Marys Sewing Society will meet on Friday afternoon at the school hall. A full attendance is desired.
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St. Mary's Sewing Society
National Business League Pushes Six-Year Presidential Term
The National Business League adopted a resolution calling for a six year presidential term and sent it to Senator Cullom and Representative Lowden for introduction in the senate and house.
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Chicago
National Business League
Culloms
Lowden
Senate
House
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Hinkel & Flannery
Wilson's Shoe Store
A. L. Pierson
Mrs. Earl Hain
Moscow
Frances Huffman
Kewanee, Illinois
East Fourth Street
Chris
Otto
B. B. Knott
J. D. Yoder
Wellman
Wilson Toyne
West Seventh Street
Wilma Holcomb
Nina Montgomery
Grinnell
Miss Montgomery
Muscatel
Santa Clara
Geo. W. Realing
West Second St
S. A. Crowe
Samuel A. Crowe
Scoffers
Muscatine and
Self
Mr. Hall
Missouri Supreme Court
Geo. Bitman
Delta Alpha
Mrs. Giesler
Geneva
Col. Hare Thimble Bee
Business League
Cone Lumber CO
R. C
John Bradshaw
Wm. Hendriks
Franklin
J. G. Kuebler
J. Greemblatt
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