O Leary Named as Deputy Sheriff of Muscatine
Dennis O Leary a well known Muscatine resident and business man has been named deputy county sheriff by Sheriff elect David Vanatta who also holds the city assessor post Vanatta plans to resign as city assessor at the upcoming city council meeting citing the impossibility of handling both duties The appointment follows O Leary s long service as local agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and is presented as a trusted move by Vanatta per Journal reporting
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Dennis O'Leary
Muscatine
David Vanatta
O'Leary
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Journal
Vanatta
Eckmans Alterative Promises Tuberculosis Cure Claims
An advertisement touts Eckmans Alterative as a nationwide cure for tuberculosis and invites readers to request a cured cases booklet. It features a testimonial from M L Gerhardt of Philadelphia noting health restoration after 1905 treatment, and cites Bronchitis Asthma Hay Fever and throat and lung ailments as treatable. For sale through druggists and A G Bestenlehner in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
Cherry St
Phila. Pa
M. L. Gerhardt Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
A. G. Bestenlehner
Election by sheriff term and successor unclear
The speaker notes the sheriff was elected last spring for a two year term and says his successor will serve the remainder beginning January 1. It is not known who will be elected to fill the soon to be vacated duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Schwab
Clara Kiel
Pearl Hilsabech
Sara Bilkey
Margaret McPartland
Sesson
Sarah A. Bolton Dies at Daughter’s Home in Muscatine
Mrs. Sarah A. Bolton, long a Muscatine resident, died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Walter A. Morey in the city. Born March 17, 1851 in New Jersey, she leaves three children, Fred Bolton of Muscatine, Mrs. J. F. Dawson of Davenport, and Mrs. Walter A. Morey, plus six grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Greenwood chapel. remaining arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Bolton
Muscatine
Walter A. Morey
Bolton
New Jersey
Fred Bolton
J. F. Dawson
Davenport
Greenwood Chapel
Minister Returns From Nebraska City Meeting
The Rev. George Meier pastor of the German Lutheran church returned home from Nebraska City where he had a fine meeting and a cordial reception. He expects a pastorate call soon but no official action has been taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meier
Nebraska City
Neb
Meier
Regular communication of Iowa Lodge No 2 notice
Regular communication of Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M Tuesday evening December 6 1910 at 730 o clock. A good attendance is desired as officers for the ensuing year are to be elected. Other business of importance will also come before the meeting. Per order W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Piano Tuning and Repair Services Ad
Leave your orders at Hirt & Fes ler Piano Co for tuning and repairing. Phone 586 X.
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Hirt & Fesler Piano Co
Ward to Address Meeting of Men
Cedar Rapids man F. K. Ward, superintendent of the Sunshine Mission, will speak to a men’s meeting next Sunday afternoon. Secretary J. B. McNiel of the Young Men’s Christian Association arranged the event. Ward, a noted mission worker, will discuss the topic The Wages of Sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. MecNiel
Young Men’s Christian Association
F. K. Ward
Cedar Rapids
Ward
Sunshine Mission
How to Stop Drinking the Orrine Cure Ad
An advertisement declares pledges fail to curb alcoholism and promotes Orrine as a guaranteed cure. The offer promises private treatment, a free booklet, and a mailed sealed summary from the Orrine Company in Washington, D C, with a price of one dollar per box via local druggist A W Morgan at 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine Co
Orrine
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Try This Home Made Cough Remedy
A vintage recipe promotes Pinex and sugar syrup for coughs with a money back guarantee. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours and notes use for whooping cough and bronchitis. The ad urges readers to buy Pinex or request from The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Ft. Warne
Ind
Methodist church bids under consideration for proposed building
The official board is still negotiating the bids on the proposed building and expects several more days to pass before a decision on awarding the contract. Bid analysis requires extensive work and is not to be rushed.
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The
Methodist Church
Charming recital by Miss Edith Pilgrim at Pilgrim home recital
A piano recital for about fifty friends was held at the Pilgrim home corner Linn and Eighth streets. Miss Edith Pilgrim performed under teacher Mrs. George R. Chase with vocal selections by Mrs. Edward J. Asthalter and piano by Miss Pilgrim.
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Edith Pilgrim
Pilgrim Home
Linn
Eighth Streets
George R. Chase
Edward J. Asthalter
Asthalter
Julia Einhausen
Ten Years Of Married Life Of Mr And Mrs Naber
Ten years of married life were celebrated Monday evening with a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Peter Naber at 703 West Fourth Street. A 10:30 luncheon followed games and music, dating from their December 6 1900 marriage at the William Liebbe home conducted by Rev Arthur Fowler.
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Peter Naber
West Fourth Street
Naber
William Liebbe
Lowe Street
Amelia Hoeffiin
Arthur Fowler
First Baptist Church
Pleasant Y K C Club Meeting Highlights
Miss Florence Romann entertained Y. K. C. club members and Reinemund dry goods clerks at her home 600 West Eighth Street. Cinch offered a happy diversion with first prize.
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Florence Romann
Y. K. C. Club
Reinemund Dry Goods
West Eighth Street
Cinch
Former Muscatine Pair Wed in Rock Island Home
Miss Jennie Henderson and Fred A. Albrand, former Muscatine residents, were married November 21 in Rock Island Illinois at George Albrand’s home. The celebration featured carnation decorations and joint friends as witnesses. The couple will reside in Silvis Illinois and receive best wishes from Muscatine friends.
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Jennie Henderson
Fred A. Albrand
Rock Island
Ill
George Albrand
Albrand
Silvis
Mrs J W Eells Hosts Card Club Evening
Mrs J W Eells entertained the Monday night Card club at her West Second street home. The regular bridge tourney filled the hours of the gathering. The Banner lodge drill team plans a meeting at the A O U W hall Wednesday evening urging full attendance for important business.
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J. W. Eells
West Second Street
Fraternal Thimble Bee to Elect Officers Wednesday
Members meet at Mrs. J. N. Hughes home 613 Sycamore street for a Wednesday afternoon gathering. Annual officer election is a key item alongside other business of importance. Meeting also involves Homesteaders lodge planning at the eoman hall as scheduled.
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Fraternal Thimble Bee
J. N. Hughes
Sycamore Street
Homesteaders Lodge
Theeoman Hall
Election officers chosen then dance to close gathering
The article notes the election of officers followed by an evening urging all members to attend and stating the remaining hours will be spent with dancing.
Kidney Health Warning and Cure Claim Ad
An advertisement from Chester New York features M Mayer reporting severe back pain and irregular kidney action, claiming Foley Kidney Pills revived energy and cured him. A druggist A W Morgan endorses the product as effective.
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M. Mayer
Chester
N. Y
A. W. Morgan
Lowest river stage at Dubuque records historic low
The Dubuque gauge shows six tenths of a foot below the zero mark at 7 am marking the lowest river stage in nearly forty years. The condition is caused by ice gorges above and is not natural. forecaster Spencer says river will rise once the gorges clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Evening Press
Dubuque
Weather Bureau
Spencer
Indianola Woman Takes Own Life After Ill Health
Mrs. James Monroe, 37, of six miles south of Indianola Iowa, died after drinking sulfuric acid and cutting her throat. She left a husband and seven children, the youngest of whom was an infant. Authorities cited ill health and brooding over small matters as factors in the act.
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Lavoris Chemical Company
Minneapolis, Minn
South Muscatine Fuel Company
Walter A. Mor
California
Golden State Limited
Rocky Island Lines
Tyne Island
S. F. Boyd
Div
Pass. Agt
W. S. Underdgone
Methodist
Love
Chase
Heart of the Rose
Fink
Boonie
Park
Salter
Webb
Hollaender
Miss Pilgrim
Mrs. Chase
Banner Lodge
Ehallerson Stores
I. Nievel & Son
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