Local commerce and personal notices in brief items
Candy Kitchen sale tonight offers homemade wafers 30c per lb. Second hand organ advertised at $1.00 weekly. Hirt & Fesler promote piano sale and fire insurance. Local hospital updates include Mrs Filkens and Mr Kepke recovering. Richard Wier discharged. Pythian Sisters officer change noted. Kensington Club to hold all day sewing with fifteen cent dinner. Senator Titus and wife expected home from Washington. Bible study class at Miss Patten's 406 Iowa avenue discusses Acts chapter two.
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Kensington Club
U. B
Zetalathian
May Villa Patten
Iowa Avenue
Thirty Three Club Meeting Postponed to December 15
The Thirty Three Club meeting set for next Tuesday evening has been postponed to December 15 due to a benefit concert for Hershey hospital. The change keeps the club active and aligns with community charity efforts.
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Hershey Hospital
A Good Combination of Engines Pumps and Separators
Frank Ashcraft at East 2nd Street showcases Fairbank engines Red Jacket pumps and U S separators as a bundled industrial setup. The display highlights durable machinery for industrial processing and pumping needs.
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Fairbank
Red Jacket
U. S
Frank Ashcraft’s
East 2Nd St
Anniversary Recital Promises Daisy Song Cycle
The article announces an upcoming anniversary recital on Wednesday evening with an excellent program in preparation. A feature of the program will be the Daisy Song Cycle, highlighted as a central element of the evening.
Daisy Chain Song Cycle to be performed by Schmidt Co at First M E Church
The 46th anniversary pinnola and song recital by H Schmidt & Son Company will be held Wednesday evening December 9 at the First M E church parlors. The program features The Daisy Chain Song Cycle by Liza Lehmann for mixed quartet with pianola accompaniment and includes fourteen numbers with Davenport quartet members Amalia Schmidt Gobble Elizabeth Nott Philip Sonntag William Mueller.
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H. Schmidt & Son Company
M. E
Liza Lehmann
Schmidt Company
Amalia Schmidt- Gobble
Elizabeth Nott
Philip Sonntag
William Mueller
Davenport
Dinner and supper menu from Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society
Dinner served 11 to 1 on Wednesday December 9. Roast turkey with dressing mashed potatoes brown gravy and vegetables plus pies slaw cranberries celery pickles jelly bread butter cheese and coffee. Supper served 5 to 7 at 25c includes cold meat baked beans veal loaf escalloped potatoes salad hot rolls cake fruit and ice cream.
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Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Muscatine Business College Forms Basketball Teams
Muscatine business college to field two teams this year a boys and a girls team will be formed as many students practice the game and efforts will be made to secure games with other local educational institutions.
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Muscatine Business College
Japanette Initial Handkerchiefs Promotion
Japanette Initial Handkerchiefs priced at 10 cents each or 3 for 25 cents offered by Hine Bros. to attract buyers.
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Japanette
Hine Bros
Fitch Comedy Girls Arrives With Shubert Backing
Manager Salisbury brings George Fitchs Girls to Muscatine on Sunday night with Shubert company quality. The Des Moines engagement drew favorable notices and Iowa critics like William E. Anderson endorse the performance. The Cedar Rapids company traveled on a special train to reach the city on schedule.
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Clyde Fitch
Shuberts
Muscatine
Salisbury
Fitch
George Fitch
East
Des Moines
William E. Anderson
Iowa
Towan
Cedar Rapids
Conductor Series At Grand Opera House Announces Ticket Demand
Concert ticket inquiries rise as three recital dates are set at the Grand Opera House. Augusta Cottlow appears Jan 1, Glenn Hall Feb 3, and Adam Hartman with Alfred Galzin March 1. Tickets available at Schmidt's music store, Ellman’s grocery, or George Chase.
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Grand Opera House
Augusta Cottlow
Glenn Hall
Adam Hartman
Alfred Galzin
Muscatine
Schmidt
A. J. Thomas
Ellman’s Grocery
Geo. Chase
Glad Hand Pioneers Liver Relief with New Life Pills
Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised as painless regulators remove liver inaction and bowel stoppage. The claim appears tied to Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the distribution point.
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Dr. King
New Life
Havercamp
Muscatine Fur Sale by T. Richter & Sons
B Lilly announces a one day fur sale event by T Richter and Sons at his store in Muscatine on Tuesday December 8 featuring a premier line of furs made in the country.
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Muscatine
T. Richter & Sons
B. E. Lilly
Jury Spill Oui In Sensational Case Attracts Attention
Late this afternoon the jury failed to reach a verdict in the Son-Giesenhaus matter, drawing much attention as the sensational case unfolds.
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Giesenhaus Matter
Jury Deliberates in Parson Versus Giesenhaus Suit
At 3 30 this afternoon the jury had not returned a verdict in the case of Mrs Eva Parson against Annette Giesenhaus. Attorneys Richman and Hanley concluded arguments earlier today after Judge Jackson charged the jury. The suit seeks 10000 damages over alleged alienation of the Parson husband's affections. The case drew wide attention and much speculation surrounded bystanders.
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Eva Parson
Annette Giesenhaus
E. F. Richman
J. R. Hanley
Infant Dies of Spinal Meningitis in Milwaukee
The death of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Ethridge was reported in Milwaukee Wisconsin from spinal meningitis. The mother Alta Lewis is the former Miss Alta Lewis of Muscatine and the interment occurred in Des Moines Iowa.
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Charles A. Ethridge
Milwaukee
Wis
Ethridge
Alta Lewis
H. W. Lewis
Muscatine
Des Moines
Jury venire drawn for Farrel vs Citizens' Railway trial
A special venire was drawn by the district court clerk this afternoon. Names include J. E. Hoopes Henry Meyers E. F. Boke Wesley Schwalm W. A. Horton and B. F. Swickard. Jurors must appear at 9 AM Monday for the James Farrel case.
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District Court
J. E. Hoopes
Henry Meyers
F. Boke
Wesley Schwalm
W. A. Horton
B. F. Swickard
James Farrel
Citizens’ Railway and Light Company
Muscatine College Alumni Eyes Children’s Party
The Muscatine Business College Alumni Association executive committee will meet Thursday evening December 10 at the college rooms to outline plans for a Christmas party on December 24. The gathering aims to include a Christmas tree, a program, and dancing. Members may discuss forming a dancing club for social purposes that evening.
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The
Muscatine
Alumni Association
Women organize industrial and elect lodge officers
At yesterday's meeting of local Homesteaders lodge women members an industrial was organized and officers elected. President Mrs. Sara Spence. Vice president Mrs. E. B. Lewis. Secretary and treasurer Mrs. Anna Wieter. Superintendent of work Mrs. E. Cc. Ingraham. Next meeting set for Friday afternoon at Mrs. Wieter's home 414 West Fourth Street.
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Sara Spence
E. B. Lewis
Anna Wieter
E. Cc. Ingraham
St Matthias Ladies Society Holds Post New Year Meeting
St Matthias Industrial Society hosted a Friday session at the school hall with officers and members. Plans for the year were discussed but no decisions made, as the group postponed meetings until after New Year's. Hostesses included Mrs. W. G. Barry Mrs. Gus Schmidt Mrs. J. P. Leysen and Mrs. J. Fitzgerald.
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ST. Matthias Ladies’ Society
St. Matthias Industrial
W. G. Barry
Gus. Schmidt
J. P. Leysen
J. Fitzgerald
First Baptist Church to Host Reception for Rev and Mrs Smith
The Ladies Aid of the First Baptist church will host a reception for Rev J B Smith and his wife at the church parlors next Wednesday evening December 9. A program is planned and a pleasant time is expected. The society meets next Friday December 11 at the church.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
J. B. Smith
Mr and Mrs Kranz Entertain Six Couples at Oyster Supper
Mr and Mrs F Kranz hosted a party of six couples last evening at an oyster supper. Games were played early in the evening and guests enjoyed a pleasant time.
Sewing and planning mark First Presbyterian gathering
All day sewing at First Presbyterian Church par lors discussed plans for the Dec. 9 annual dinner supper and sale. President Mrs. H C Madden appointed new members to committees. Mrs David Bogard takes Table No 5, with Mrs Z Black replaced. Mrs Fred Beach and Mrs H F E Dice lead the fancy work table. Mrs George Hitman to run the dining room. Rev and Mrs Elliott to serve on the reception committee.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
H. C. Madden
David Bogard
Z.black
Fred Beach
H. FE. Dice
George Hitman
Elliott
Young Ladies Circle Plans Event at U B Church
The Young Ladies Circle of the U B church is scheduled to stage an upcoming event. Details on date venue and program are to be announced.
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Young Ladies’ Circle
U. B. Church
Resident of Rock Island County Dies
A Rock Island County resident dies after four weeks illness attributed to an apoplectic attack. The case notes the deceased had suffered a fatal illness and collapsed due to a cerebral event. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Death of Charles Snell a Rock Island County Resident
Charles Snell died at his Illinois City home around midnight after a four week illness due to apoplexy. A Civil War veteran who enlisted from California, he settled in Rock Island county and lived there for decades. He was 71 last March and is survived by his wife and seven children. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 1 PM.
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Charles Snell
Rock Island County
Illinois City
Snell
California
Meeting Canceled for Rev W A Sunday Visit
A planned meeting with Miss Winifred Giesler for Monday evening is canceled due to the arrival of Rev W A Sunday. The session date will be announced later by the organizers.
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Winifred Giesler
W. A
Sterneman Hosts Dinner for Doctor on 63rd Birthday
Mr and Mrs C H Sterneman entertained twelve friends last evening to honor the doctors 63d birthday anniversary A six course dinner was served at six and later a gold handled umbrella was presented to the guest of honor
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C. H. Sterneman
Sterneman
Election of Officers Delayed by Tabernacle Meeting
The Ladies of the Maccabees election slated for Monday evening is postponed due to a tabernacle gathering. The next session is set for December 1, the regular meeting night.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Tabernacle
Muscatine Business College Social Set for Tuesday Evening
Students at Muscatine Business College plan a social Tuesday evening December 8 in the Vail block college rooms. Games will be played and refreshments served.
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The
Muscatine Business College
Vail
Royal Neighbors of America to Hold Annual Election
The Royal Neighbors of America will hold their annual election on Wednesday evening at the M. WY. 2 hall.
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Royal Neighbors of America
M. WY. 2
Hell
St Katherine's Guild Meets at Miss Stella Wilson Home
St Katherine's Guild of Trinity Episcopal church held a pleasant session yesterday afternoon at 216 West Fourth Street, the home of Miss Stella Wilson.
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St. Katherine’s Guild of
Trinity Episcopal Church
Stella Wilson
West Fourth Street
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club Meeting Noted
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club will meet with Mrs. E Hager man of 506 West Sixth street next Tuesday afternoon.
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Royal Neighbors
Sunshine Club
E. Hagerman
West Sixth Street
Iowa Man Slugged Near Stock Show
Luke Van Evers of Dubuque Iowa was found unconscious by police with a fractured skull. He was hospitalized after an alleged robbery assault at the stock show area where marks of a struggle were found and his condition was described as potentially fatal.
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Chicago
Luke van Evers
Dubuque
Iowa
Strong Bill At Family Next Week Promises Big Show
The Family venue will host the strongest bill this season with top acts. Headlining is the Clipper quartet from New York along with Owen and Hoffman in a comedy sketch, Fred Morton on harmonica, and Tom Powell in a comic blackface routine.
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New York
Owen and
Hoffman
Fred Morton
Tom Powell
Second game of city champs series set at YMCA gym
The second game of the city championship series will be played at the YMCA gym Monday evening between the association quintet and Van Atta & Eifers. Jones's men won at the armory hall on Wednesday night with a close finish and the next game is expected to be similarly tight. The game will start at 9 o'clock to allow fans to hear Rev Sunday afterward.
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Association
van Atta & Eifers
Armory Hall
Johnson
Federal Council Studies Immigration Issue for Local Federations
In Philadelphia on December 5 the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America reviewed immigration under its local federation plan. Reports from committees outlined federation organization and immigration concerns before the council.
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Federal Council of Churches of Christ
Philadelphia
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Hambleton to contest election for state senate
Senator A F N Hambleton, a Republican from Mahaska County, filed a contest against Democrat John F Ream who was elected state senator by forty eight votes. The dispute will be heard by the legislature.
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Mahaska County
Iowa Evening Press
Oskaloosa
A. F. N. Hambleton
John F. Ream
Electric Bitters Promised Relief From Ailments
Take warning text urges quick relief for stomach liver and kidney trouble with Electric Bitters priced at 50 cents from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp’s
Lost black jacket with green lining and patch inside
Lost short black jacket with green lining and a black patch inside. Reward offered for its return to J Jour nal.
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J. Journal
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Slaughter’s
Hirt & Fesler
Mrs. C. C. Smith
J. E. Stevenson
Jacob Filkens
Fulton, NL
Fred Kepke
Richard Wier
Hershey Memorial Hospital
John A. Robbins
Pythian Sisters
H. Isted
Mary Ashton
Barger & Barrows
Edison
George M. Titus
Washington, D. C
Ben Bey
H. Schmidt & Company
Offer Musicale
Ethridge Child
Farrel
Trinidad
Col
Casino Garcia
Francisco Martinez
Garcia
Rvewu
Chicago Police
Yolande
Bill
Third Street House
Y. M. C. A. Gymnasium
Hambleton
2Nd St
Y. Blakeslee
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