Local Notables and Travelers Noted in Ottumwa Ad
A condensed ad style list records cadet Kirchner visiting Letts, Miss Mary Ryan teaching in Bayfield, H Allerton Ruggles planning weeks in Ottumwa, Colbert of Interior Chicago visiting Rev J N Elliott, Mrs C E Schillig returning to Floris, J W Zook heading to Oskaloosa for winter, Calvin Healy visiting West Chester, Esther Hertzler returning from Davenport, Daisy Chapman visiting A Brazell, Rev N A McAuley calling on friends, Mrs Benjamin Jeatle and Miss Rose Clerk visiting Lone Tree, plus Dick Haney’s water wagon spill on Broadway causing bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Schillig
Floris
Muscatine
J. W. Zook
South Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Daisy Chapman
Bayfield
A. Brazell
West Fourth Street
Benjamin Jeatle
Rose Clerk
Lone Tree
City
Milo Rittenhouse
Washington Street
G A R Ladies Call Meeting for December 12
G A R Ladies request all members attend this Saturday meeting for officer elections. Secretary position open for nomination and vote.
Odd Fellows Meeting Urged for Thursday Evening
All Odd Fellows and degree staff of initiatory Degree are urged to meet at hall at 7 30 Thursday night. Henry Elfers, Noble Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Elfers
Among the Lodges Bend City Lodge elects officers
Bend City Lodge Modern Brotherhood of America held a meeting to elect officers. Elected were President J. H. Cosgrove, Vice-President Emma Hediker, Secretary George Patrick, Treasurer R. M. Chase, Conductor Carrie Patrick, Chaplain Susan Walton, Inside Guard Frank Thompson, Sentry J. D. Denham, Pianist Rose B. Fayle, Correspondent Mrs J. G. Cosgrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend City
Muscatine Lodge Elects Officers for Next Year
Last evening Muscatine Lodge No. 5 L O O F held a meeting to elect officers for the ensuing year. Noble grand F Betzold vice grand T D Mitchell recording secretary Geo Sholten financial secretary C Lamhau treasurer C H Gobble were elected in a large attendance.
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Muscatine Lodge No. 5
Noble
F. Betzold
T. D. Mitchell
Geo. Sholten
C. Lamhau
C. H. Gobble
Sioux City Police Report 187 November Arrests
Sioux City police reported 187 arrests during November, detailing enforcement efforts across city streets and neighborhoods this past month. The release notes the scope of patrols and the varied offenses observed by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Elected President of the Muscatine Commercial Club
The Muscatine Commercial Club held its annual meeting last night electing C F Cadle as president and reappointing the old officers. Standing committees were named including Railroads Public Affairs and Finance with members listed. reports showed receipts 3658.66 and disbursements 2704.60. Executive Committee set to meet Wednesday night to discuss important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Commercial Club
C. F. Cadle
J. L. Giesler
J. W. Eells
E. C. Cook
J. M. Gobble
G. M
Titus
W. G. Block
Wm. Hoffman
J. Linn Hoopes
J. E. Stevenson
J. G. van Lent
W. L. Lane
J. M. Butler
J. L. McColm
L. C. Day
T. C. Clark
W. L. Roach
W. Hill
E. S. Batterson
Joe H. Munroe
Wm. Huttig
P. J. Mackey
C F. Cadle
J. H. Munroe
C. F. Cadie
Remedy Advice for Bilious Colic Attacks
Take a double dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at first signs of illness to ward off an attack. Hundreds rely on this remedy with perfect success. For sale by all druggists.
Iowa Central seeks restraining order over Oakville railroad bridge
The Iowa Central RailroadCo petitions district court to stop Louisa county from tax sale of a railroad bridge over Black Hawk chute east of Oakville. Taxes said unpaid amount to 565.86 and the company claims they were paid. reassessment by Eliot township assessor prompted the levy. Also noted are Wapello school holiday adjournment to December 23 and resumption January 4, K P Lodge officers elected, and funeral of Mrs Lydia Kerr with family from Northfield attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumoy Buinsny Siul Ul Yusp
Saus0d
S.jEusnof Oul Wollg Sman Wanello
Iowa Central Railroad Co
District Court
Louisa County
R. T. McConnell
Black Hawk Chute
Oakville
Eliot Township
Wapello
K. of P. Lodge
C. Cc
Coroner's Jury Finds Aben Droth Death Self-Inflicted
The coroner's jury investigating the death of Walter J. Aben Droth Nora Springs butcher returned a verdict that death was by his own action.
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Walter J. Abendroth
Nora Springs
Tragedy as Driver Fatally Injured by Startled Wagon
Matt Revening, 18, of Dubuque, was fatally injured when his wagon team suddenly jerked forward throwing him beneath the wagon. He died at the scene, authorities said.
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Matt Revening
Dubuque
May Prove Alibi for William Ziegler Extradition Bid
William Ziegler former Muscatine resident and millionaire baking powder maker fights extradition to Missouri over a 1901 bribery indictment. He and lawyers seek to show he was not in Cole county during March 1901. governor Odell sets two week deadline for briefs. a strong alibi is anticipated supported by multiple New York witnesses and opposition from E E Udell of Provident Chemical Works.
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William Ziegler
Muscatine
Cole County
Missouri
Odell
Ziezler
New York
Ziegler
John M. Bowers
Delancey Nicoll
John D. Lindsay
Edward Lauterbach
William J. Underwood
James W. Gerard
Bowers
Crow
Daniel J. Kelly
Feoward Lauterbach
Ziedler
Baldwin
Evelyn Baldwin
E. E. Udell
Provident Chemical Works of
St. Louis
Chemical Company
Udell
Muscatine Eyes Joining Eight-City Eastern Iowa Baseball League
Muscatine business leaders push to form a paying baseball venture for next year with eight Iowa and Illinois towns. A proposed league would include Waterloo Frge Boone Marshalltown Oska loosa Ottumwa Keokuk Quincy Burlington Muscatine Clinton Moline and rely on stock companies or shared note financing to secure profits. Key challenge is building an enclosed athletic field to support all city teams and reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Illinois
J. W. Meyers
Waterloo
Frge
Boone
Marshalltown
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Quincy
Burlington
Clinton
Moline
Ilnois
Too Much Medicine Promoted California Prune Wafers
An advertisement warns against overmedication and promotes California Prune Wafers as a natural laxative and liver tonic. It claims they relieve indigestion biliousness constipation and related symptoms without pain or nausea and asserts a 100 wafers for a price.
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California
Retreat for Young Women at St Matthias Church
A retreat for the young women of St Matthias Church has been in progress since Sunday afternoon. Rev F J Leonard led instruction and prayers with Masses and benediction scheduled. The event closes tonight at 7 30 with benediction.
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St. Matthias Church
F. J. Leonard
Catholic sisters plan new academy building next spring
Catholic sisters overseeing Cecelia's academy in Burlington announce a spring construction project for a new school building. Rural mail carriers in Hardin county convened at Eldora on Thanksgiving Day to form a local organizational group.
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Burlington
Hardin County
Eldora
Woman's retreat aims to strengthen devotion for young sisters
The gathering invites the entire congregation to a focused retreat designed for young women. The organizers emphasize withdrawing from worldly thoughts and pleasures to deepen spiritual meditation and incite sincere devotion during the nearby days.
A Costly Mistake Adverts Dr Kings New Life Pills
An old advertisement warns that blunders cost life and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The ad claims gentle thorough relief and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller with a 25 cent price tag. The Journal is advertised at 10 cents per week.
Warm Feet Good Health and the New Radiator
A reader urges Harry to visit Frank Fisher to see a new radiator. The floor is warm and a baby plays on it. Mentions M. W. Wheeler, Dr. Weaver, Oscar Schmidt, Tate's barber shop, and the radiator manufactured by J. E. McElroy with patentee L. M. Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Frank Fisher
Baby
M. W. Wheeler
Dr. Weaver
Oscar Schmidt
Fletcher Avenue
Tate
East Second Street
J. E. McElroy
East Third Street
L. M. Gates
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J. Battey
West Second Street
Max Giesler
Parrot Food
Bird Seed
Bird Biscuits
McBride & Cope’s
John A.robbins
Fire Life and Accident Insurance
First National Bank
Read Ad
Kirchner
The
Salvation Army
Letts
Mary Ryan
H. Allerton Ruggles
Colbert
Interior
Chicago
J. N. Elliott
Calvin Healy
East Fourth Street
West Chester
Esther Hertzler
Cedar Street
Davenport
N. A. McAuley
First Presbyterian Church
Wilton
Dick Haney
Broadway
Seventh
Eidith
Bestenlehner
Hershey Avenle
Lennox
Apello
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello
Tll
Prune Wafers
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store
Muscatine, Iowa
Matthias Church
ORONO
Riemcke
Prescription Drug Store
Mulberry Street
Onlso
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Moiher
Rlyyaukee
Efit
Walter
Citizens’ Ry. & Light Co
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