Twenty-Nine Tax Delinquent Properties Sold in Muscatine
Fred B. Nesper, county treasurer, oversaw Muscatine’s annual tax sale, liquidating 29 parcels to 21 purchasers for 300 dollars in delinquent taxes. The sale, the smallest in county history, follows 42 parcels sold last year and reflects a shrinking list of delinquent taxpayers. Bids determine title with two years to redeem before transfer of absolute ownership if taxes are unpaid.
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Fred B. Nesper
Muscatine
Twent
Decision on Bishop Demurrer Held Over for Ruling
After hours of argument the court did not resolve the demurrer in the Bishop obstruction case. Judge Donegan took the matter under advisement and reserved a decision until next Monday. R A Orteson of Davenport argued for the state and defendants were represented by J G Kammerer and J F Devitt.
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W. *. Bishop
R. A. Orteson
Davenport
H. M. Havner
Iowa
J. G. Kammerer
J. F. Devitt
Donegan
G A R Post To Name Officers On Tuesday
Shelby Norman Post G A R will hold its annual election of officers at the Memorial rooms in the courthouse Tuesday afternoon. Adjutant John Koehler announced the election follows a December meeting order from Iowa state headquarters. Almost all members are expected to attend.
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Shelby Norman
Court House
Ohn Koehler
Iowa
Drunkenness Tops Navy Desertion Pleas in Year
Washington reports that drunkenness was the main reason for 384 of 1725 desertion or leave overstay cases among enlisted sailors in the last year. The "having a good time" excuse appeared 362 times, with homesickness driving 90 and "work aboard ship too hard" in 5 cases. Over 41,000 cases were tried by court martial.
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Washington, D. C
George R. Clark
Daniels
Return of Trunks Sought in Ardmore Shooting Case
Chief of Detectives Phelan said a county attorney request from Ardmore seeks the return of two trunks sent to Kansas City by Clara Smith, who is wanted for shooting Jake L. Hannon. The diary alleged to be in the trunks was not specified and is unknown to Phelan.
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Associated Presse
Kansas City
Phelan
Ardmore
Clara Smith
Jake L. Hannon
Miss Smith
CAPT HOBSON TO SPEAK HERE ON AMERICA VICTORIOUS
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson hero of the Merrimac will deliver his famous address on America Victorious at the First Methodist Episcopal church auditorium Tuesday night. His scientific message is said to contain an unanswerable arraignment of the liquor traffic and his record as a congressman from Alabama cited in praise of prohibition.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
America
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Hobson
Alabama
Man Arrested for Assault on Boy in Muscatine
Walter Vance about 50 faced Justice H D Horst on a charge of assault with intent to commit great bodily injury to Alfred Beach 7 years old. Beach alleges Vance struck the boy with a board injuring his eyes and nose. Vance was arrested Saturday and the case was continued as the information was filed on the more serious charge. The hearing was set for 2 PM.
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Walter Vance
H. D. Horst
Alfred Beach
Charles Beach
Vance
Beach
C. R. Stafford
South Muscatine
Regular G A R Meeting Dec 7 Election of Officers
Attention Comrades. Regular Shelby Norman Post No 231 G A R meets Tuesday December 7 at 2 p m in Post rooms. Election of officers. John Koehler Adjt.
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Shelby Norman
John Koehler
Adjt
Negro Pugilist Held on Larceny Charge in Muscatine Case
Bob Moore a local Negro boxer is held awaiting a hearing in Judge J C Coster's court on a larceny charge. An overcoat owner Richard Plumb identified Moore as wearer of the coat taken from a car near Hotel Muscatine on Nov 24. Moore claimed the coat was loaned by a friend who disclaimed knowledge of the incident.
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Bob Moore
J.C. Coster
Richard Plumb
Hotel Muscatine
Moore
Eberling
Plumb
Coster
Lester Scott
William Bottomley
J. C. Coster
Few Shipments Lost From Freezing This Season
Claims against railroad companies for losses from freezing commodities in transit have been unusually few this season for the local Shippers' association due to broad warm weather. No exact figures are kept, but estimates indicate fewer claims than last year, when nonmembers filed many. The association has since become independent from the former branch of the Association of Commerce.
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The
Association of Commerce
Buffalo Wallops Canton Bulldogs in City Debut
In New York Buffalo All-Americans beat Canton Bulldogs 7 to 3 at the Polo Grounds. Jim Thorpe kicked a third period field goal for Canton. Swede Youngstrom returned a punt for Buffalo’s touchdown and Weldon added the goal. Notable players included Thorpe Henry and Lowe for Canton and Anderson Youngstrom Miller for Buffalo before about ten thousand spectators.
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New York
Buffalo All-Americans
Canton Bulldogs
Polo Grounds
Jim Thorpe
Carlisle
Canton
Buffalo
Youngstrom
Dartmouth
Thorpe
Weldon
Henry
Lowe
Anderson
Miller
Prize animal acquired by Lone Run farm breeder
Leon ard Nevens of Lone Run farm announced the purchase of The Whip a prize boar pig bred by I J Conrad Melbourne Ia sired by Orange Boy The Whip won second prize junior boar at the Iowa state fair and at the Chicago International Livestock Exposition It sold for 1500 at Conraé sale this fall and will be shipped to Lone Run to support Big Giant in service.
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Chicago
Leonard Nevens
Lone Run Farm
I. J. Conrad
Melbourne
Conraé
Nevens
Levee District Appraisers Report Damages and Awards
Appraisers filed reports for levee district No 17 extending two miles south from Salisbury bridge along the Cedar River. Awards for right of way totalling 2770 dollars were based on 100 dollars per acre for 27.7 acres. No. 13 sub district awards totaled 5700 dollars with damages of 600 dollars split between Edward Healey and Patrick Lynch for bridge construction. Commissioners were Co H Young M Bernick and A C Eckhardt.
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Muscatine County
Salisbury Bridge
Cedar River
Board of Supervisors
Edward Healey
Patrick Lynch
Co. H. Young
M. Bernick
A. C. Eckhardt
Worthless stock offerings top quarter billion in motion picture firms
New York reports the annual tally shows stock off erings in questionable wild cat movie companies exceed 250 million dollars. The National Association of the Motion Picture Industry released the figure last night in a city briefing.
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New York
N. Y
National Association of the Motion Picture Industry
Rotary Club Geneva event features Rev James Lee speaker
The Geneva Rotary Club hosts Rev James Henry Lee of Princeton Illinois and Hon Richmond P Hobson at the December meeting at Geneva Golf and Country Club. A banquet at 7 pm precedes health talks by local nurses and a social program with dancing.
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James Henry Lee
Princeton
Ill
Richmond P. Hobson
Rotary Club
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Rotarians
Rotary
American Spirit
Lee
Kewanee Club
Bess Woodward
Ruth Porter
Elizabeth Fayle
Web” Hakes
Chauncey” Young
Association Seeks Opinions On Present Economic Situation
The Mississippi Valley association sends a questionnaire to gauge public opinion on the current economic climate. R. D. Chamberlain of the Association of Commerce received a copy and will complete and return it promptly. The packet includes a resolution condemning destructive propaganda adopted by the association’s board. Questions ask whether the U.S. business condition is fundamentally sound and seek reasons for the present business slump.
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Mississippi Valley Association
R. D. Chamberlain
The
Association of Commerce
Chamberlain
Association
United States
Features in Development Outline Hidden for Announcement
The program team notes several weeks of work have produced interesting features that will not be announced in advance. These developments are being refined and prepared for public release in due course.
Business credit systems for urgent needs in farming and industry
The text questions what additional credit methods should be created to release funds quickly for agricultural and industrial centers and asks what justified and constructive business propaganda should be publicly promoted during this period of economic readjustment.
Camp 106 to Elect Officers Tuesday Evening
Attention neighbors announce Camp 106 will elect officers on Tuesday evening December 7. A smoker and adoption of candidates and other important business will be discussed. Every neighbor should be present.
Learn to Dance Moose Hall Classes
Learn to Dance Moose Hall offers classes at 112 118 West Second St in Muscatine. Beginners meet Wednesday and Saturday evenings with open class from 9 to 12 p m and private instruction daily from 1 to 7 p m.
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West Second St
Muscatine
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Capt. Hobson
Alfied Beach
Joseph G. Johnston
P.c. Palmer Graduate
Francis E. Toms
Hershey Bank
Mola
Mocrra Lawmery Machine Co
Kansas
G. A. Chaudoin
W. Second St
Prone
Lean
Court
Buffalo Wallops
Richard’s Sons
Wiser Net Company
Phoenix
Onyx
Burlington
Gordon
Kayser
Rev
Titus Fast
Titus Loan and Investment
Iowa Avenue Muscatine
Mscolm
Muscatine, Iowa
Ation
Camis
Jersey
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