Four year old driving mare for sale and nearby farms
Local notices report a four year old driving mare for sale by Frank Bowman, plus several good small farms near Muscatine listed by M. W. Stirlen. Miss Elsie A. Cochran visits Miss Fannie E. McCoy on Grandview avenue. Rectory activities include a Wednesday afternoon and evening gathering with candy and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowman
Muscatine
M. W. Stirlen
Elsie A. Cochran
Fannie E. McCoy
Grandview Avenue
Daring Robbery at Haskins Iowa
Two unknown men robbed William Beardsley’s store at Haskins Iowa last night stealing 70 dollars after dynamiting the safe. They then took tools from the blacksmith shop and fled on a handcar toward Washington, triggering notices in Muscatine Burlington Ottumwa and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Milwaukee
Washington
William Beardsley
Beardsley
Milwaukee Railroad
Muscatine
Burlington
Ottumwa
Mittens Belonging 10 Jones Found in Murder Case
Local note reports mittens belonging to number 10 Jones recovered in connection with a murder case. Harry Jones is described by townsfolk as an interesting character, drawing curiosity and speculation.
CVANGELIST GETS FIRST DONATION IN MUSCATINE
William Sunday receives first donation from the Court of Honor lodge for his four weeks of preaching at the Muscatine tabernacle. The note from the Court of Honor praises his efforts and pledges support as crowds attend morning, afternoon, and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy’ Sunday
Tabernacle
Court of Honor Lodge
Sunday
Billy
Muscatine
Court of Honor
Billy Sunday
Kewanee Granted Berth in Reorganized Western Association
At a Quincy Illinois meeting yesterday, Muscatine lost its chance for an Iowa League berth as Kewanee Illinois was granted the franchise forfeited by Marshalltown. With Illinois teams now in, the league reorganized as the Western association, including Quincy Burlington Keokuk Waterloo Ottumwa Kewanee Jacksonville and Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Quincy
Hll
Kewanee
Ill
Marshalltown
Illinois
Iowa
Western Association
J. M. Holland
Bloomington
Iowa League
Quincey
Burlington
Keokuk
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Jacksonville
Oskaloosa
Rain Floods Lackawanna Valley Destroying Snow
Rain for 30 hours has washed Lackawanna valley mountains of snow and sent a flood down the Lackawanna river causing damage. Aprons, fancy work, bread, cakes and candy at Trinity Guild sale at the Rectory Wednesday Dec 11 afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Guild
Scranton
Lackawanna Valley
Lackawanna River
Company C Basketball Team Chosen for 1907 08
Charles Fifer of the Old Regiment Team was elected captain as Company C's Athletic Association tabbed its 1907 08 basketball squad. Jack Kennifick returns as a member, Andrew Asthalter joins, and new players Charles Reuling Elmus Richards Charles Robinson and Leonard Fuller are named. First game slated for around New Year.
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Athletic Association of Company C
Charles Fifer
Jack Kennifick
Andrew Asthalter
Charles Reuling
Elmus Richards
Charles Robinson
Leonard Fuller
Electa Chapter O. E. S. initiates and banquet plans
Society notes report Electa Chapter No. 32 met at Masonic hall with strong attendance. Two candidates were initiated and banquet plans were made to honor grand officers visiting December 11. The Court of Honor met at Woodman hall with many present, one candidate initiated and several applications ballots taken.
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Electa Chapter O. E. S
Masonic Hall
Court of Honor
Woodman Hall
Roach and Musser Hose Company Meeting Scheduled
Notice states all members will meet at 6 40 oclock Wednesday evening at their quarters to attend services at the tabernacle by order of Geo Deller Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach and Musser Hose Company
Tabernacle
Geo. Deller
Senate Defers Action on Resolutions in Finance
Washington Dec 10 The Senate referred Culbersons resolution for an inquiry into government bonus issues and Clays request for information on national bank deposits to the Finance Committee Tillmans resolution calling for bond issue investigations and clearing house certificates was laid on the table awaiting missing information from Tillman prior to discussion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington, D. C
Finance
Culberson
Clay
Tillman
Committee On Finance
Boy Charles Reed of Eliza Dies After Illness
Charles Reed three years old son of Mr and Mrs A W Reed of Eliza Ill died last evening at the Children's Home in Normal Ill after a year of illness. He had been brought to the home three days ago as his condition worsened. The remains will be taken to the Londgrin home in Eliza for funeral services at the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reed
Eliza
Charles
A. W. Reed
Normal
Charles Londgrin
M. E. Church
Southern Bank closes after Tishoming Savings failure
Corinth Miss December 10 The Tishoming Savings bank a private institution failed to open its doors today with branches at Iuka Boone and Rigley Miss and deposits totaling 350000
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Tishoming Savings Bank
Corinth
Miss
Iuka
Boone and
Rigley
Farmer Michael Krebel Hurt in Hog Slaughter Accident
Michael Krebel, a Fruitland area farmer, was severely injured while slaughtering a hog when a knife struck his hand. The deep laceration required medical attention and Dr. B. K. Tyler treated the wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Krebel
Fruitland
Mr. Krebel
Proclamation From Governor Arrives Reward Proclaimed
The governor declares a $500 reward for capturing the murderer of Mr and Mrs William Van Winkle. The proclamation arrived in the city at noon and prints are being made to distribute statewide. No name is given for the suspect in the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Winkle
the van Winkles
Harry Jones
Remarkable young inventor Cromwell Dixon soars in airship
Cromwell Dixon of Columbus Ohio at age 12 crafted a bicycle powered airship using a foot pedal gear and front propeller. He controls the craft with rope rudder lines and has made many calm weather flights without mishap, earning a foremost rank among inventors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell Dixon
Columbus
Roy Knabenshue
Dixon
Suspect seen at Tracy Iowa amid murder case
The article reports a man named Jones sighted in Tracy Iowa suspected of involvement in a murder. Officials plan to investigate while theories propose escape by train near Fairport or other routes. Residents remain unsure, with speculation of Tennessee connections and cocaine purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Jones
Tennessee
Fairport
No Motor Car On The Wilton Line
Railroad officials decided a motor car on the Wilton branch would not be practical due to heavy freight traffic. A passenger motor car would require multiple trips and increase freight handling costs, leading the trainmaster to advise against the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Norton v Biercamp court case over lease timber roots dispute
Charles W Norton sues Henry Biercamp in district court alleging breach of lease by cutting trees but leaving roots, harming the property. Numerous attendees noted. Court docket entries show Iowa Publishing Co versus Barclay and Norris versus C R I P Ry continued to January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Norton
Henry Biercamp
Mr. Norton
Biercamp
Iowa Publishing Co
Barclay
Norris Vs. C. R. I. & P. Ry
Cotton Takes a Drop on Government Crop Estimate
New York December 10 price of cotton on the cotton exchange fell about 50 points or a half cent per pound after the government crop estimate was announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cotton Exchange
Replacing old Muscatine crossing at the depot
The Muscatine North and South tracks area crossing near the depot is being removed and a new one installed by a force of workers. The old planks were badly worn, prompting the company to replace the structure.
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Muscatine North & South
Head on Collision Injures Five Trainmen Near Beloit
A Northwestern northbound passenger train crashed head on into a freight train one mile south of Beloit Wisconsin shortly after midnight traveling about 50 miles per hour. The vestibuled passenger train derailed partly and five trainmen were severely injured but not fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Wis
Royal Neighbors to Elect Officers on December 11
The Royal Neighbors announce an officer election at the meeting on Wednesday evening December 11 at 7 34. Full attendance is desired by order of the Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Mrs Taft Buried in Millbury Funeral Held Today
The funeral of Mrs. Louisa M. Taft mother of Secretary Taft was held in Millbury Massachusetts today. The body was then sent to Cincinnati for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbury
Mass
Louisa M. Taft
Taft
Cincinnati
Badly Injured In Street Car Crash On Mulberry
Lee Henning of 607 East Fifth Street suffered severe injuries when his express wagon collided with a Park Place street car at Fourth and Mulberry yesterday. The wagon was thrust into the vestibule glass, the horses dragged about thirty yards, and Henning, bruised in the head and legs, was taken home for care by Dr. Eversmeyer and was reported resting nicely.
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Park Place
Mulberry Avenue
Lee Henning
East Fifth Street
A. M. Thompson
Fourth
Mulberry Streets
Henning
Sunday Meeting Call at Hose House
All members are asked to meet at the hose house at seven tomorrow evening in full uniform for Sunday service at the tabernacle. Foreman issues the order.
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Hose House
Tabernacle
Foreman
Chicago Produce Market Daily Prices
Chicago December grain and livestock prices show May wheat at 1.00 to 1.01, December wheat at 0.92, May corn at 0.54 to 0.55, December corn 0.53, oats May 0.53, pork January 12.45, lard January 7.75, ribs January 6.75, rye cash 0.77, barley 0.84 to 0.98, Timothy 3.60 to 4.20, and clover 11.90 to 15.00.
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Chicago
New York Produce Market Wheat Futures Report
New York produce market report notes wheat for May trading at 1.07 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St Louis Produce Market Prices Tumble in Wheat and Grain
St Louis markets on December 10 report May wheat at 99 1/2 cents, corn at 52 1/2 cents, oats at 50 1/2 cents. Market summary notes steady trading with minor fluctuations across grain futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Absolute closing out sale of large auto stock in Rochester
For sale at Rochester Automobile Co. No. 80 sale list. Huge stock of new and second hand cars being cleared out. Now is the time to buy. Jos J Mandery, proprietor, Rochester, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rochester Automobile Co
Jos
Farm of 189 acres in Sweetland township for sale
For sale the Cnas M Patter son farm of 189 acres in Sweetland township with good improvements. Owner wants to sell at once. G M Titus, 213 Iowa avenue.
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Cnas
M. Patterson
Sweetland Township
G. M. Titus
Lowa Avenue
For Sale Piano and Organ at Walnut Street
For sale a piano and organ offered at 414 Walnut Street. Items available immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut St
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T.oecai - News
Rectory
Fred Reynolds
Mrs. M. C. McCoy
Linder’s Delicatessen
Elizabeth Will
Moscow
City
Home Tea Co
Wat
Owa
Beardsley's Store
Cvangelist
William Sunday
Mas
van Winkle
Jim Lewis
Will van Winkle
Mr. Lewis
Camine
J. C. Coster
H. G. Schoenig
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Company CG
Old Regiment
Boy
Southern Bank
State
Mrs. van Winkle
Tracy, IA
Charles Norton
Iowa Avenue
Mrs. Taft
A. M. Thomp
Wagner Bros
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