Gas Hopes Rise as Nevens Farm Well Drills Near 110 Feet
Burlington meeting tonight at the Delano hotel will discuss the M N and extension to the city as well as local business matters. A coal drill on the Nevens Farm near Lowe Run reports over 100 feet of depth and expects natural gas within reach, with plans to continue drilling until gas is confirmed or refuted. Mrs Henrietta Schroeder of Blue Grass has died this morning, aged about 72, survived by six children and several grandchildren. funeral Monday at 2 PM from the Blue Grass home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevens
Lowe
Neyens
Grosjean
Holt
Vichy
Delano Hotel
Burlington
Muscatine
M. N
Commercial Exchange Committee
Henrietta, Schroeder
Tate Gurl Schroeder
Max Peterson
Blue Grass
Lansfeldt
Germany
Gue
America
Muscatine County
Houg
Carl Schroeder
Schroeder
Matilda Jessie
Mary Zellner
Montpelier
Denmark
Holland
Jereer
France
Local News Briefs From Cedar Rapids and Nearby
EF C Knapp travels to Cedar Rapids for Sunday with friends. Geo Krauz’s store advertises greens and decorations. Joe at Hire & Hester’s Piane ecore features Columbia discs. Davenport visitors travel via Pitefly for Riverside. A large stock of belly greens at Geo Kranz’s flower store. Mrs Frazier recovering at Hershey hospital after surgery. Michael Healy visits city amid obituary for Owen White. Rev Porter returns from Burlington after two days away. Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Peck noted returning home. Pastor to announce meetings at Spangler’s chapel with Rev Judson Kempton. Fred Miller operated on for appendicitis at Hershey hospital. recovery favorable. J J Johnson leaves for Cedar Rapids to join Dealing’s orchestra masquerade. Des Moines visit by Mr and Mrs Thomas Gillespie. Funeral notice for Owen White. Family rides to Cincinnati Junction to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Dealing
Thomas Gillespie
Des Moines
Wis
Cing
Owen White
Cheapest round trips to Southwest by Cotton Belt Route
Homeseeker advertises the Cotton Belt Route with the lowest round trip fares to Southwest points via St Louis or Cairo. Dates for cut rates include Oct 3 and 17, Nov 7 and 1, Dec 5 and 19. Offers maps, literature, and ticket costs through E W Labeaume G P & T A at St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cairo
E. W. Labeaume
G. P
T. A
St. Levis
Muscatine Man Sentenced in Kansas City Jail
William Hoch, once of Muscatine, was sentenced last week in Kansas City to one year in the city jail on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. The original charge was forgery for signing a check for 32.00. the accusation was reduced after his plea. Hoch, a former local resident and son of a noted lumber merchant, had moved to Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoch
Kansas City
Cowhs Mi
Hoeh
Wisik
Madison
Kentas City
Poor House Poor Company in Richard the Third
Tolin Griffith starred as Richard the Third at the Grand Opera House to a small audience. His performance showed promise but was marred by irritating company voices and repetitive ending of lines, hampering the play’s artistic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolin Griffith
Richard
Grifty
Leaf Clover club hosts society meeting notices
Society notices list local clubs and meeting times at various addresses including Mrs James Healey southwest of the city and the Federation of Woman's clubs at Abruvy. Other listings include Shades with Mrs A F Critz 515 Hast Ninth street and a Myra Loe Burwell address on Third street with Tuesday through Friday gatherings. Washington Chapter No 4 BR AL installed officers at Masonic hall with W H McCorking, EB Othmer, H Madden and others in new posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Your Leaf Clover Club
James Healey
City
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Abruvy
Shades
A. F. Critz
Ninth
Clio
M. M. White
Muthervy
Fr. J. Hartman
Fourth Street
Twesday
Atmoreebb
Joe Will
Burlington Road
Spalding
Migs Klein
West Third
Sureet
Washington
BR AL
Masonic Hall
W. H. McCor
EB. Othmer
H. ©. Madden
L. Jolson
C. HM. Gobble
W. H. Graff
A. W. Scott
R.A. Capraiu
C. C. Brainworth
Ad V.—H
Othmer
Jacob Worst
Tyler—W. Satterthwaite
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Bifaio
Sue
New York City
Bostom
Officers Elected at D of F Lodge Meeting
Peart City lodge No 39 D of F held a meeting at Maccabee hall to elect officers for the coming year. Chof Honor Miss Emma Bits, Lady of Honor Mrs Mirlain Pfeit, Chief of Ceremonial Mrs Hata Springer, Recorder Mrs Frances Heller, Financier Mrs Lizzie Beil, Receiver Mrs Lillie Fisher, Usher Miss Agnes Rabbitt, Janet Watch Miss Alice Gettert, Outer Watch William Nyenhus, Trustee Mrs Marle Worst were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peart City Lodge No. 39
D. of F
Maccabee“hall
Emma Bits
Mirlain Pfeit
Ceremonia
Hata Springer
Frances Heller
Lizzie Beil
Lillie Fisher
Agnes Rabbitt
Janet Watch
Alice Gettert
Outer Watch
Wiliam Nyenhus
Tristee
Marle Worst
Funeral of Owen White Held at St Matthias Church
The funeral of Owen White was held this morning at St Matthias Catholic Church. Rev Father Leonard conducted the rites. Remains were interred at St Mary’s cemetery after services. Pallbearers included James Fitzgerald, Peter Ryan, Peter McPartland, Patrick Rabbitt, Bryan Conor, and Michael O’Meila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen White
St. Matthias Church
Roosevelt Fires Marshal Matthews for misconduct
President removes T. R. Matthews of Nebraska Washington D C from office amid a case involving Richards and Comstock. The court sentenced the defendants to six hours in custody before being turned over to their counsel. Matthews was immediately handed to counsel after removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Matthews
Nebraska
Washington, D. C
Des
Tne
Lmen
R. Matthews
District of
Nevrasia
Richards
Comstock
dHegatly
Defendasta
Remnin
Mathews
Isle of Pines delegate ignored by House leaders
Washington December. Edward Ryan, claimed territorial delegate to Congress by Isle of Pines residents, will be shunned when he presents credentials at the Capitol. Speaker Cannon ridicules his authorization and compares it to the wild man of Borneo seeking recognition, noting resolutions can be introduced for any cause but gaining actual seat is impossible.
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House
Borneo
Cannon
Washington, D. C
Edward €. Ryan
Isle of Pines
Congress
Fran
Ryan
American Congress
St Paul
Superintendent Crouch Lecture on The Simple Life
Marshall Crouch superintendent of Columbus Junction spoke at High Prairie M E church last Friday on The Simple Life in a forcible and impressive manner to an appreciative audience. He addressed a topic gaining growing interest in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall GC. Crouch
Marshall
Crouch
Columbus Junction
High Prairie M. E
Last Rites Held For G M Fordham In Blooming ton Township
Funeral services for George M Fordham were held at 2 o clock in Blooming ton township conducted by Rev Mre Curtings bail charge of the services. He was buried in the Greenwood cemetery family lot. Comrades from Shelby Norman Post attended, honoring his service as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Fordham
George M. Fordham
Friends
Bloomington Township
Mre. Curtiings
Greenwood Cemetery
Shelby Norman Post
Judge sentences bank president to prison term
Cleveland reports Federal Judge Vasley pronounces sentence on O K Hayes, president of Galion Otto National Bank, found guilty of violating national banking laws. He receives seven and a half years in the penitentiary and must pay prosecution costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bec
Vasley
O. K. Hayes
Galion, Otto, National Bank
Two Men Shot in Alpena Domestic Incident
In Alpena Michigan on December C Peter Jr Wood shot his father dotan Lax Fentham and Chief of Police Fockler as officers attempted to arrest him. The three wounded men will recover amid a domestic town incident that preceded the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpena, Mich
Dec. C
Peter Jr. Wood
Lax Fentham
iFockler
Opie Reid Among Passengers On Wrecked Milwaukee Train
Famous southern novelist Opie Reid rode the Milwaukee wrecked train this morning and spent the day visiting friends in the city. He departed at 10 o clock for his home in Chicago, enroute from Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opie Reid
Milwaukee
Chicago
Kansas City
Troubadours to Perform December 13 at Hare's Hall
Muséuilme Tribe No 95 has arranged a concert and ball at Hare's hall on December 13. The Troubadour Orchestra is secured to provide music and a florist will decorate the hall. The Red Men are known for quality, promising a pleasant evening for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muséuilme
Tribe No. 95
Hare's Hall
Ocestre
Social clubs and entertainments fill the week
Notices detail several social events including card games and dinners at homes of Mrs. J Biles Mrs G C Smith Miss Sada Smaley and Mrs W J Roach. Also announced are a Christmas excursion rate by the Nickel Plate Road a church conference schedule and a farm column urging European farming methods and soil fertility.
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J. Redmond
Burnington
Alder
Henrietta Schroeder
Grase
Seeeka
Toben, Malone & CO
EF. C. Knapp
Holly and Grees
Jist
Geo. Krauz’s
Views
Columbia Disc Records
Joe
Hire
Hester
Mis.ester
Davenport
Niverside
Geo. Kriunes Flower Store
Wu. Lehreurs
Wistor
Michael Healy
Calcago
Beng
Nere
Porter
M. I Darel
Mr. Merciant
Geo. Kranz
Wapelly
Nichols
Wittre
Pale
Ulieken Ginner
F. Berdet
Prape
Eny Tots Key
UW. Walker
Spangler'’s
Judson Kempton
The
Baptist Churca
Fred Miller
Buffalo Prairie
Hershey Hospital
Oliver
Albert
Gsatcemeon
Cvinmois Junction
Warenis
Su Town Avenue
Fred S. Pentzer
Lou East
Aer
Reutis
Roosevelt
Isle OF Pines Man
Sentenge
Ohio
Peter J. Wood Woonds
Welville
Pho
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Belah Lodge
J. D. Foltiam
M. Lawrence
Minttie Forter
Grate Hawkins
Thomas Watson
Bloomington
Mrs. C. ©. Smith
G. C. Smith
Fourth and
Sycamore Streets
Absit Invidia Dancing Club
Miss Sada Smalley
W. J. Roach
Mulberry Street
Mark Anson
Westshire Street
Cedar Street
Electa
Quarterly Meeting
Mugserville Church
Ider Thorn
State Marshal Club
Slate Marshall Club
Portance
Sue. Browning
J. D. Iulliam
F. Bowman
Tux Reavan
Puch
Tur Reaves
Elfaire
Out & Magazine
Hesar Caper Lever
Janes Warreons Bunce
Willan Avisx Warre
Octave Tram
Hanon MacGrara Dav Guana Pevarrs
Harry VayDrse
Aswe Waaxes
Eva W. Pearin
Nemes
James Whitcomb Riley
Deer Creek Edition
Royer
Riley
Will Vawter
Wilkes Buckin
Sea Onder Hamk
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