Local notes mix business trips and social events in Muscatine
Local items report prescriptions filled at Graff's and Eclipse Naptha soap made in Muscatine. Visitors include C Beabner of Wilton and Henry Williamson of Columbus Junction. Mrs T H Wright of Rock Island will visit in the city. The Young Women's Guild plans a cake sale at Seiler's bookstore. Wm Auls and Daughters acknowledge greetings and flowers after bereavement.
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T.H. Wright
Rock Island
City
J. E
Young Women’s Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Seiler’s
The Merchant's Magnet Electric Sign Draws Shoppers
The electric sign attracts and holds the purchasing public, making the storefront a beacon for customers and boosting visibility for merchants seeking attention and sales.
Graff Drugstore Ad and Local Notices
Local items include a druggist ad, people traveling via the Plug railway, piano tuning by Hirt & Fesler, and visits by Mrs. George Nicolaus and Mrs. George Duncan. Also notes on oysters, cheeses, a county road map, a phonograph concert at A. M. E. church, travel mentions, stray cattle with reward, and a St. P. M. land description in Cedar County Iowa.
Funeral for Bridget Callahan Held at St Matthias
The funeral service for Miss Bridget Callahan was held this morning at St Matthias Church with Rev Father Leonard delivering the requiem. The body was interred at St Mary's Cemetery following the mass, with pallbearers Phillip Murphy James O Toole Larry Flanner Joseph P Fuller John O Melia and Ed Rabbitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Callahan
St. Matthias Church
Father Leonard
St. Mary's Cemetery
Phillip Murphy
James O'Toole
Larry Flanner
Joseph P. Fuller
John O'Melia
Ed, Rabbitt
Redmen Election of Officers Notice
Election of officers Thursday evening December 6 all members requested to be present Per order of Sachem.
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Sachem
Brotherhood Banquet of St Paul Heard By City Men
The Brotherhood of St Paul of the First Methodist Episcopal church held a banquet at the church last evening with a toast program. President P W Francis spoke on the organization, Rev W P Stoddard acted as toastmaster, and speakers included John Kemble Frank D Throop Cal W Smith Eugene Williamson W E Downer I M Woolverton and Judge D W Jackson. The event featured songs a solo and a social hour and was deemed a great success.
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Brotherhood OF
P. W. Francis
The
Brotherhood
W. P. Stoddard
Frank D. Throop
Cal W. Smith
Eugene Williamson
Our Brotherhood
W. E. Downer
Mr. Kinsman
I. M. Woolverton
D. W. Jackson
Ladies Of St Marys Entertained By Pastor
The ladies of St Marys Catholic church who aided in the fall festival at Hare's hall were entertained last evening by Rev Father Greiser pastor of the church. About 90 people attended a games and impromptu musical program in the school hall followed by ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Hare’s Hall
Father Greiser
Regular Meeting of the Twentieth Century Club
The Twentieth Century Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. E. Stevenson hosting. Mrs. J. W. Eells spoke on The Maritime Provinces and Miss Susan Stone presented Annexation, followed by discussion led by Mrs. W. S. Robertson. The next gathering is set for December 18 with Mrs. J. R. Reuling as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
J. E. Stevenson
West Fifth Street
J. W. Eells
Maritime Provinces
Susan Stone
W. S. Robertson
J. R. Reuling
Elite Card Club Attends Pleasant Evening
Sixteen members of the Elite Card club chartered a wagonette and visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plesey on the Burlington road. William Nyenhuis won first prize. Frank Plessy received the booby prize. Refreshments were served as the group enjoyed sociable cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elite Card Club
Frank Plesey
Burlington Road
William Nyenhuis
Frank Plessy
Miss Myrle Nesper Hosts J I C Girls Evening
The J I C girls met at Miss Myrle Nesper's East Sixth Street home for a pleasant evening of sewing, games, and refreshments. The next gathering is planned for Tuesday at Mrs. Ralph Thompson's residence on the corner of Iowa Avenue and Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrle Nesper
East Sixth Street
Ralph Thompson
Iowa Avenue
Eighth Street
Miss Marguerite Venner Hostess For Pleasant Surprise
Monday evening Miss Marguerite Venner was pleasantly surprised at her home by several friends who arrived unannounced. The gathering featured games and musical selections with refreshments served by the hostess.
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Miss Marguerite Venner
Marguerite Venner
Farther Lights Society Meets at Mrs Schmidt Home
The Farther Lights society of the Baptist church met Monday night at Mrs. Dr. Fred Schmidt’s home with good attendance. Several musical selections were given and the rest of the evening was spent making articles for foreign missions to be sent at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farther Lights Society of the Baptist Church
Fred Schmidt
Spalding Club Hosts Mrs Mark Anson Gathering
The Spalding club members were entertained last night at the home of Mrs Mark Anson on West Third Street. A lively social hour followed with light refreshments and neighborly conversation among attendees.
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Spalding Club
Mark Anson
West Third Street
Parish Society Meetings Schedule This Week
The text lists upcoming meetings for various local groups. The Ladies Aid Society of Park Avenue M E church gathers Thursday at Mrs. Ross Hurlbut on Halstead street. Trinity Guild meets tomorrow at 2 PM at Mrs. W. L. Mull’s home to elect officers. Degree of Honor Industrial convenes Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. Henry Wintermeier’s on Iowa avenue.
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Ladies Aid Society
Park Avenue
M. E. Church
Ross Hurlbut
Halstead Street
Trinity Guild
W. L. Mull
Degree of Honor Industrial
Henry Wintermeier
Lowa Avenue
Dark Store Dubbed Unlike Dark Horse in Projections
The phrase contrasts two ideas noting a dark store never shows a strong chance to win while a dark horse is expected to contend. The comment emphasizes skepticism about the store's prospects versus a challenger.
Local Socials and Accidents Reported in Columbus Junction
Mr and Mrs T Lee Duncan entertained a six oclock dinner at their Columbus City home with guests including Mr and Mrs F H Johnston Mr and Mrs Hal Duncan Mr and Mrs C L Johnston Miss Pauline Collins Miss Jennie Roberson and Jay Robertson A wagon box fell on eight year old Mark Estel causing two leg fractures and he rests better today Charles Dill has left the postoffice to become a mail clerk and begins training in Burlington The Reformed church expects a new pastor December 16 Will Boyd’s new home near Gladwin received final touches from S E Wagner Dr W S Grimes and Dr J L Overholt departed for Hot Springs Ark
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Columbus Junction
T. Lee Duncan
Columbus City
F. H. Johnston
Hal Duncan
C. L. Johnston
Pauline Collins
Jennie Robertson
Jay Robertson
Mark Estel
Chas
Estel
Sandy Grove
Charles Dill
Miss Nettle
Postoffice
Burlington
S. E. Wagner
Gladwin
Will Boyd
W. S. Grimes
Wapello
J. L. Overholt
Hot Springs
Ark
National convention of railway surgeons during the week
Dr and Mrs Grimes will visit in Texas before returning. Public sale at the old Overholt place between Columbus Junction and Columbus City tomorrow. Numerous residents and visitors noted through Columbus Junction and nearby towns with travel to Iowa City Washington Burlington and Muscatine.
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Washington
Thos. Wheelan
Bessie Speer
Davenport
Ola Ogden
Wapello
D. N. Johnson
Cotter
Katie Goeldner
Keota
Dewey Stephens
Iowa City
Ainsworth
Inez Oliver
Fredonia
J. C. Marshall
C. N. Johnston
Columbus City
Presbytery
U. P. Church
Birmingham
Mary Lischer
Helen Lischer
May
Burlington
Chas. Wilmeting
Amarillo
Texas
Leila Lieberknecht
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Grandview
W. W. Paschal
Mannon News in Brief from December Gathering and Visits
Mannon Illinois reports visiting relatives and travelers from New Boston Eliza and Petersville with Thanksgiving gatherings. The F M S ladies’ social netted 25 dollars after expenses. A temperance program and revival meetings are announced for the coming days.
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Paul Pratt
Keithsburg
Peachy Rader
Mannon
Allie Collingsworth
Little York
Ruth Willitts
J. Hallam
Leopold Adelsdorf
Keithsbunz
Wabash Sells Round Trip Tickets to Texas for $25
The Wabash Railway advertises homeseekers excursion tickets from Chicago to principal Texas points at $25 for the round trip. Prospective travelers are invited to state their target point and will receive printed itinerary details, time and schedule.
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The
Wabash
Chicago
Texas
F. H. Tristram
Adams Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hurlbut & Co
San _ Francisco
Be. LY
Muscatine Produce Company
Schaefer’s
Journal Office
J. E. Kranz
Guarantee Loan Co
Graff's
Eclipse Naptha
Muscatine
Sterlin
Hacker
C. Beabner
Wilton
Charles Grade
G. M. Titus
Points
Kansas
Henry Williamson
Frank L. Stevenson
Stein
Wm. Auls
Graff
Joe Cosgrove
George Heabner
M. Archibald
Atalissa
Hirt & Fesler’s
George Nicolaus of
George Duncan
George Herr
West Second Street
Iowa Publishing Company
Joseph Huber
Bayfield
Iowa
J. G. Barger
K. O. McGaughey
St. Louis
American Telephone Company
East Seventh Street
G. W Bash
J. L. Bash of
Wellman
Here
Oklahoma
St. P. M
Cedar County
Moscow
John Kuehl
Mooscow
C. E. Crow
E. Second St
Additional Society
Barnard
Ji. F. Barnard Company
East Second Street
Jewelers
Tae
W. H. Hughes
Grace Utt
Mediapolis
G. W. Riley
Lawrence Lupton
Walter Paugh, Jr
Morgan Park Academy
Mmes
H. H. Wilson
G. A. Salmon
Wm. Schlunz
Baby
Frase
John Bloom
H. Schmidt & Sgn CO
J. L. Penzer
Muscatine Optical Co
Mast Second Street
Wagner & Bennison
Edison McUldeds Records
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