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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1909

Page

7

Local residents visit in Muscatine and area

Dr. EB King and many local residents are listed as visitors or travelers in Muscatine and nearby towns. Names include Phillips of Letts, Holmes Vincent of Letts, S W Watters heading to Seymour Iowa, Crozier Hudson Hudsons at Downey, E L Paschal of Wapello, Miller Lathcaw of Wilton, P M Smith of Keota, C Butterbeaugh from Topeka returning to Wellman, Osee Wilson from Seymour, B A Reardon of Chicago, Viola Worral of Ataussa, Frank Elders of Durant, Joseph Beckey of 315 Mulberry, and others visiting or shopping in the city.

S. W. Watters Seymour Iowa Robert Crozier Warry Hudson Stanley Hudson Downey E. L. Paschal Wapello J. W. Miller Maude Lathcaw Wilton Viola Worral Ataussa Frank Elders Durant Joseph Beckey Mulberry Avenue Letts John Jugenheimer Summit

Christmas Observance Program Set by Musserville Friends

Preliminary arrangements were announced at the Musserville Friends church for the annual Christmas observance with a program by the Sunday school department and Rev. Ora Carrell aiding in outlining the festivities. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Joseph Kendig Jr hosted a small dinner party on Oregon street, dining then remaining for the afternoon.

Musservilla Friends Ora Carrell Musserville Church Joseph Kendig, Jr Oregon Street

Local Notices and Visits Among Muscatine Residents

Me EE Me EE oT Mage ny Tt Tie ALUM oS ne home at 1404 Kansas street with an attack of rheumatism part of the state fo arrived att this ity yesterday been 2 guest at the left today rer home i Asis worth Migs Helen me who ini day Migs Wether trie i her school duties afte r day with her p nts Martin Hart Saturday in th L and attending times A Mrs Daniel Parson returned to it his efty last roin Davenport where she visited for several days with friends Mr and Mraz S F Barkart of Burlington Ta who have been making a short visit with Muscatine left yesterday or their home Miss Stelle Brock has returned to her home after visiting a short time with her sister Mrs Henry Clarke of Davenport

Kansas Migs Helen Martin Hart Daniel Parson Davenport Mraz S. F. Barkart Burlington Stelle Brock Henry Clarke

Christmas Dinner Set for December 18 by YMCA Auxiliary

The YMCA Auxiliary plans a Christmas dinner on Saturday December 18 at the McKee and Bliven Industrial Branch. Tickets cost 5 dollars and the YMCA auxiliary members will serve the meal. Dr W P Behan of Chicago will be the principal speaker with a brief, forceful address. Funeral held for Mrs Chris Heller after horseback accident. service at German Lutheran church with interment at Greenwood cemetery led by Rev George Meier.

McKee & Bliven W. P. Bohan Y. M. C. A. Training Chicago Chris. Heller South Muscatine Greenwood Cemetery George Meier German Lutheran Church Otto Sick Jacob Sylvester Gottlieb Brendel Henry Diercks Herman Wover William Hagemann

Quiet Title Action Brought in District Court

Emil Paar and Augusta Paarmann sue in district court against Andrew W and Lacey L Campbell et al to quiet title to land described as the N B percent of the S B percent of section 2 township 77 north. The document lists attorney for the plaintiffs.

Emil Paar Mann Augusta Paarmann Sait Andrew W. i Lacey L. Campbell N. B Tanger P.m. Torney Aalletines

Church Notes from South Muscatine Churches

Happenings of interest in local churches for the coming week. The South Muscatine Ladies Aid meets at First Presbyterian with Mrs Charley Radebaugh hosting. United Brethren Ladies Old Society meets Wednesday. Kensington club hosted by Mrs Charles Haifleigh Friday. Trinity Episcopal lists services and meetings including Vestry, St Katherine's Guild, Trinity Guild, Lutheran League, and Ladies Aid. German M E Church schedules Sunday school board, prayer meetings, and choir practices.

First Presbyterian South Muscatine United Brethren Ladies' Old Society Jon Charles Haifleigh Kensington Club East Second Street St. Katherine’s Guild Trinity Guild South Mus Ladies’ Aid Society Mary Teichmiler South Mustatine

Four Meetings Planned For Week At Local Churches

Rev Fred Smith resumes pulpit duties at Muserville M E church after illness and Rev Russell of Sweetland In will speak Tuesday at the local church. Childrens revival sessions expanded with Miss Bessie Hoopes in charge and Miss Avelda Bates adding can be heard as the soloist. Rev W H Thomlinson attends Bryant funeral this morning and obsequies are held this afternoon. Lake Carey confined to her home in South End.

Mulford Congregational Church Bessie Hoopes Avelda Bates Preston Ja.s Hershey Avenue Fred Smith Muserville M. E Oregon Street Russell Sweetland W. H. Thomliinson Mulfords Church Lft Bryant South End Lake Carey

Interest Grows in Cottage Prayer Meetings on Hast Hill

Attendance rises weekly as leaders for the Hast Hill cottage prayer meetings are announced by superintendent Mrs Emma Dene. Meetings occur Tuesday to Friday at various homes with Rev Charles B Bryden and Rev O W Carrell leading, no Saturday session. Local society notes report social events and visits in the area.

Hast Hill Emma Dene Fred George Sherman Street J. M.L. Payne Otto Hagerman Myrtle Kirk West Second Street Hainey Westess Jennie Hainey Shermansstreet

Case Promises To Be Real Battle In District Court

W. M. Snyder faces a district court trial set for December 12 with four co-defendants who have pooled funds and secured high priced counsel. Former Senator C. A. Carpenter and ex County Attorney Thompson join the defense signaling a major legal fight. If Snyder is found guilty, the others will offer no defense. if innocent, actions against the four may be dismissed. County Attorney Pepper's stance looms large as the case unfolds.

W. M. Snyder Snyder C. A. Carpenter Columbus Junction Thompson Burlington Howe District Court J. W. Holliday George Fengler M. Baker William Wymer Pepper

New Rock Island Time Card Takes Effect Sunday

A new Rock Island time card goes into effect Sunday at noon in Cedar Rapids, introducing an afternoon connection between West Liberty and Elmira. Train No 63 departs Burlington at 4 05 PM instead of 4 20 PM, arriving West Liberty earlier, and extended to Elmira where it is due at 6 45 PM, creating a previously absent afternoon service.

Cedar‘Rapids Rock Island West Liberty Elmira Burlington

Divorces Granted in District Court Hearings

Leona Randolph won a divorce from Frederick J Randolph after waiving time and notice and a Saturday hearing in district court. Maud Lewis also received a divorce from Albert Lewis after the plaintiff's witnesses testified and the defendant did not appear.

Leona Randolph Frederick JF Randolph District Court Maud Lewis Albert Lewis Jackson

Five Permits Totaling Nineteen Thousand Five Hundred

City Engineer J. J. Ryan issued building permits Saturday and today totaling $19,500. The list includes three new houses, a brick structure for Muscatine Produce and Pure Ice, and a remodeling of James G. Dougherty’s East Second Street store. Permits show an active spring 1910 construction period with several dwelling projects and a new ice plant.

J. J. Ryan Muscatine Produce and Pure Ice. Company James G. Dougherty East Second Street Muscatine Produce and Pure Ice Co Otto Wickey Kembie Street Fred Dankert Roscoe Avenue Laurel Street East Bill

Homesteaders to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

Homesteaders will hold their annual meeting and election of officers at the G A R hall on Tuesday. The event signals organized community activity and local leadership selection for the group.

G. A. R. Hall

Meeting Notice Urges Full Attendance for Several Matters

The notice calls for every member to be present as several other important matters are to be discussed at the meeting.

Cantata Set For Christmas Service At German M E Church

The Christmas celebration at the German M E church will include a cantata by the Sunday school children. The first practice for the cantata will be held Tuesday evening at the church.

M. FE M. EB

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Edison Phonographs Faison Standard Records Edison Amberol Records Edison Grand Opera Records Edison Edison Phonograph Edison Standard National Phonograph Company Lakeside Avenue Orange N. J Hershey Bank EB. H. King C. W. Phillips Mrs. Holmes Vincent C. Butterbeaugh Topeka Kan Wellman M. W. Stirlen Henry Smith Mostow Osee Wilson Millie Gilbert Muscatine High School BE. A. Reardon Faith Mission Has. Second Street Edla Darting Fred ‘Timm 1000 East Suh Street Atalissa Bya Will Nichols Stevenson & Son Hershey Building F. H. Elder John Umlandt John Arzt A. EB. Highberger Lloyd John Schoemaker West Seventh Street Harper Ollie Beardsley Gretchen Gimmill Haskins, In Steve Brockett Castoria Uelehike Meadow Brook Delias Poultrymien St . Te Mira Methodist Church MEE & Bliven Mess W. P. Behan Chi Cago Trinity Episcopal Litany Grace Lutheran Luther League Louise Maisenbach Linn Street Ladies Aig Society The Missionary Society H. Wennermark East Ninth Street Muliford Church Rev Rus Fast Hill Rachel Crithers Capper Creek James Rosemund Fairview Avenue A. Dixon Cedar Rapids Henry Oberhaus Hast Fifth Street Richard Plefer James Reynolds Park Avenue Case Iten Snow White L. Iten & Sons Clifton, Ia C. E. Zimmerman Co Hershey State Hershey Thompson Brothers Co SEAR Thompson Bros S McQuesien & Sawyer Citizens’ Railway & Light Co
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