Candy Kitchen attracts customers with home made candies
Local notes report visits and travels of residents to city and home towns including Edna Hang leaving Rock Island and Mrs A J Reeves shopping in the city. Several small farms near Muscatine are for sale. Court action by Thomas Wulf seeks to settle title for property. Special church events and choir practices announced along with a basketball loss by Muscatine business college players at West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowman
Edna Hang
Rock Island
Thomas Wulf
Emma Jane Brostol
Muscatine
West Liberty
West Liberty Independents
Horse Recovered After Widespread Theft From buggy
The horse and buggy owned by Carl Dippel stolen while he attended a tabernacle service were found this morning near Fruitland. A sack of flour was taken from the rear of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dippel
Tabernacle
Fruitland
Cedar Valley Wed wedding joins Clara Smith and Harvey Barnhart
In Cedar Valley Iowa on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock Miss Clara Smith married Mr. Harvey Barnhart at the bride's aunt Mrs Catherine McIntosh home. Rev Brinton conducted the ceremony. The bride wore white with roses and the groom wore black. A wedding supper followed and many guests offered best wishes. The new couple received gifts as friends gathered at local homes for celebrations and visits. A seven pound son was born to Charles Dealer and his wife on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley
Clara Smith
Harvey Barnhart
Catherine McIntosh
Brinton
Oxford
Lane
West Liberty
Barnhart
Ed. Brand
Brand
Will Foster
Wilma
Lincoln
Neb
Dan Miller
Missouri
Chas. Brown
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Melvin Brown
A. J. Parry
John Loomen
John Foster
Deed Transfer Filed for Lot in North Wilton
Deed of transfer filed with county recorder transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus real estate agent 213 Iowa Avenue Henry Kading et ux to Peter Chatterton lot ned in block No 4 North Wilton Consideration $1 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
Henry Kading
Peter Chatterton
North Wilton
Murder Suspect Harry Jones Traced Through Hampton History
A Hampton, Iowa letter details Harry Jones aka Burke, once jailed for larceny and horse theft, described as smooth yet cowardly when intoxicated, his travels with a circus, artist sketches, and alleged killer of Mr and Mrs William Van Winkle. A Tracy clue with George Beatts handwriting offers no solid match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jones
William van Winkle
Hampton
Jones
Burke
Pittsburg
Tracy
George Beatts
Ottumwa
West End Bank Manager Slays Self in San Francisco
T Otway Saldeir, manager of the West End Branch of the California Safe Deposit and Trust Co, killed himself with a shotgun last night. His body was found by a watchman today. He was a friend of J Dalzell Brown, vice president and manager of the bank, who is imprisoned on embezzlement charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Banking Institution
Self
San Francisco
T. Otway Saldeir
West End
California Safe Deposit & Trust Company
J. Dalzell Brown
ORCHARD ON THE STAND IN PETTI BONE TRIAL
Boise Idaho December 11 Harry Orchard testified at the Pettibone trial calmly answering James H Hawley the prosecutor Orchard said Pettibone told him in 1904 that guns used in the 1899 riot were shipped to him in piano boxes from Denver The testimony marked the first time Pettibone's name appeared in the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettibone
Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
James H. Hawley
Orchard
Denver
First New Jersey Electrocution At Trenton Prison
Serverio Di Giovanni, Italian, was executed in the state prison at Trenton for murdering a fellow countryman at Raritan last September. The electrocution was pronounced a success in every way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Serverio di Giovanni
Raritan
Outlook for KULP is bright
KULP radio station projects a strong future with expanding programming and audience reach. Management cites increased advertiser interest and community engagement as key factors fueling growth.
Glazier Asked to Resign as Michigan State Treasurer
Governor Warner announced in Chelsea on December 11 that Frank P. Glazier must resign as state treasurer after reportedly refusing. Warner will pursue immediate removal amid claims of gross neglect of duty. State funds exceeding $600,000 were in Glazier's bank at Chelsea when it closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chelsea
Mich
Warner Today
Frank P. Glazier
Glazier
Western Union declares 1 percent stock dividend
The directors of Western Union Telegraph Co announce a quarterly 1 percent stock dividend payable in company stock. The firm has 2,650,000 unissued shares, and the dividend will be paid by issuing stock to cover the amount required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Western Union Telegraph Co
Des Moines Telegrams Report Quiet Coliseum Fight
Authorities at Des Moines sent two telegrams by messenger to the coliseum but access was denied. The fight was tame with no serious injuries beyond a few bumps to one participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Roach and Musser workers granted half holiday for Sunday address
Employees at the Roach and Musser factory and office received a half holiday this afternoon to attend Rev. William Sunday’s sermon at the tabernacle. The decision aimed to allow all men to hear the address without affecting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach & Musser
Tabernacle
William Sunday
Imperial troops recapture rebel strongholds in Kwantung province
Three insurgent forts between Lung Chow and Lang son in Kwang Si were retaken by imperial forces after two days and nights of fierce fighting. Both sides suffered heavy casualties in the engagement with insurgents from Yung Chow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Lung Chow
Langson
Kwang Si
Yung Chow
Lennon Churchill Nuptials Solemnized in Minneapolis Home
Miss Lillian Churchill daughter of Mr and Mrs Levi Merrill Churchill and Hawley D Lennon were married at 5 o clock Thanksgiving day at the bride's home 1318 Portland avenue Rev Perry Rice officiated with only immediate family present Pink roses and palms decorated the rooms and the couple planned a wedding trip before settling at their address after January 1 The bride wore green broadcloth with ecru lace and green braid while her mother’s heirloom veil completed the ensemble They served refreshments after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon-Churchill
Minneapolis ‘Tribune
Lillian Churchill
Levi Merrill Churchill
Hawley D. Lennon
Portland Avenue
Perry Rice
Lennon
Young couple united in marriage by Justice Howe
Walter LeFever wed Miss Elizabeth Kerbal in the magistrate office yesterday afternoon. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home with flowers and smilax adorning the table. The couple are well known in the city and receive warm congratulations. The Absit Invidtia club dance at Hare's hall drew a large crowd with the Thomas orchestra playing. Ruby Wagner and Bessie May Wince wed at the courthouse this morning with Judge D W Jackson officiating. The Spalding Reading club met at Mrs M W Stapleton’s on West Third street for a profitable session. The next meeting is planned for West Eighth street next Tuesday. The Macabees held a regular session with one candidate initiated. Invitations for a New Year’s Eve dance were issued by the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter LeFever
Elizabeth Kerbal
Ruby W. Wagner
Bessie May Wince
Lettsville
Court House
D. W. Jackson
Spalding Reading Club
M. W. Stapleton
West Third Street
John van Lent
West Eighth Street
Noon Wedding Solemnized at Methodist Parsonage
G F Jarvis of Fruitland wed Miss Mable Close of Nichols at the First Methodist parsonage in Muscatine with Rev J C Willits officiating. Witnesses included Mr and Mrs J R Jarvis and Mrs J R Close and other relatives. The couple, well known in Muscatine, plan to reside on a Fruitland area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Jarvis
Fruitland
Mable Close
Nichols
First Methodist Church
J. C. Willits
J. R. Jarvis
J. R. Close
Muscatine
Forged check fugitive captured after Wisconsin pursuit
L Miller also known as L Lobber and L Wagner fought police in a Wild West style capture at Sheboygan Wisconsin after forging a $35 check for Frank Schaefer. He had robbed hotels from Muscatine to Rock Island and faced a hard fight when cornered. Local notes cover residents, funerals, visitors, and a baby born to Mr and Mrs Clark Mountain in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schaefer
Sheboygan
Wis
Wisconsin
L. Miller
L. Lobber
L. Wagner
L. Beutch
Rock Island
Harper
Muscatine
Argus Lodge No. 17 Holds Evening Meeting With Character Party
Argus lodge No 17 meets in regular monthly session this evening at 7 30 at the Asthalter building A character party will be given with all members to represent some character in fancy costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus Lodge No. 17
Asthalter
Prairie Grove Notes on Local Motion and Visits
Prairie Grove Iowa residents report union valley and centerdale telephone workers installing poles and tightening lines. Local visits include Mr and Mrs J M Walker in Muscatine to hear Rev Sunday and Mrs Frank Wilkins traveling to Muscatine. residents Mrs Laura Montgomery and Grandmother Swart visiting H T Swart from near West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday
Chas. McCann
Muscatine
William Sunday
Frank Wilkins
West Branch
Negus
Newton Branson
Rena Swart
West Liberty
Jr. M. Walker
Silma
Union Valley
Will Franson
Dorothy
Springdale
Charles McCann
George Downing
Henry Pinney
Josephine
Helen
George McCann
Prairie Grove
Union Valley and
Centerdale Telephone Company
J. M. Walker
Helen McCann
Frank Elliott
H. C. Swain
Pennett
Laura Montgomery
Grandmother Swart
H. T. Swart
Swart
Lulu Small
Pedee
Zella Walker
David Anderson
Charles Schiele
Martin Black
Receiver sought for Trinity County Lumber in Houston
Judge Boone put the application for a receiver for Trinity County Lumber under advisement. The plaintiff alleges the company exceeded corporate rights by building a short railroad for its own use. The firm owns 70000 acres of timber land and claims assets of 2 million dollars beyond liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Boone
Trinity County Lumber Company
Federal Judge blocks Missouri rate cut on express services
Kansas City Missouri December 11 Federal Judge Smith McPherson issued a temporary restraining order halting the Missouri state board of warehouse and railway commissioners from enforcing the new law reducing express rates pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Smith McPherson
Missouri State Board of Warehouse and Railway Commissioners
Iowa farmers in earnest vow support for co op commission firm
Des Moines Iowa Dec 11 farmers pledged financial backing to the Chicago based farmer cooperative commission firm and condemned the commission men at a meeting held today in Des Moines with Corn Belt Meat Producers leading the action and voicing strong support for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt Association
Des Moines, Jra
Corn Belt
Farmer Co-Operative Commission Firm
Chicago
Stores Close For Rev William Sunday Fast Day
Mercantile establishments in the city closed this afternoon at the request of Rev. William Sunday to allow clerks to attend a special fast day service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sunday
Minnesota Joins Fleet at Old Point Comfort
The battleship Minnesota joined sixteen battleships at anchor off Old Point Comfort completing the fleet rendezvous under Rear Admiral Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
N. J
Minnesota
Old Point Comfort
Evans
Banks Closed In Jasper And Weston Amid Stringency
Adrian Mich Dec 11 The two private banks at Jasper and Weston were closed today by B Lee due to financial stringency. Deposits in both banks do not exceed 55000 dollars, reflecting a small but stressed banking sector in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrain
Mich
B. Lee
Jasper
Weston
Eastern Star Grand Lodge Officers Visit City
Grand lodge officers of the Order of the Eastern Star arrive and hold a school of instruction at the Masonic hall home of Electa chapter. A banquet will be served this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Order of the Eastern Star
City
Masonic Hall
Electa
Gladwin Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend
Miss Tora McBride and Samuel Butcher arrived from Muscatine for a short visit. James Cherwinker visited relatives in Muscatine. J. A. Munro, L. R. McVey, and John Russel of Davenport hunted wild geese here. Mrs. John Werts of Haskins and Mrs. R. F. Hancher connected Wednesday. J. C. Brown and son visited relatives at Harris Missouri. Frank Yoakum entertained Cone relatives. Ruben Blanchard and Dave Browning visited Muscatine. A hall dance drew a large crowd. A public sale near town hosted by Frank Leiffer. Leiffer plans to rent his farm and move to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladwin
Tora McBride
Samuel Butcher
Muscatine
James Cherwinker
Messie J. A. Munro
L. R. McVey
John Russel
Davenport
John Werts
Haskins
R. F. Hancher
J. C. Brown
Little Son
Harris
Frank Yoakumnet
Cone
Ruben Blanchard
Dave Browning
Frank Leiffer
Mr. Leifler
Willing Workers Sewing Society Elects Officers at South Cedar
The Willing Workers Sewing society at South Cedar elected officers: President Mrs. Frank Gibson, Vice President Mrs. Kirk Milnes, Secretary Mrs. Frank Fox, Assistant Secretary Mrs. Harry Rockafellow, and Treasurer Mrs. Sadie Millhone. They will meet December 19 with Mrs. Joe Noring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Cedar
Willing Workers Sewing Society
George Crees
Frank, Gibson
Kirk Milnes
Frank Fox
Harry Rockafellow
Sadie Millhone
Joe Noring
Jessie Phelps
Joe Bowman
Billy
Muscatine
Mesdames
A. V. Aker
Frank Gibson
Ben Bigsby
California
Mr. B
P. B. Lake and Son
H. H. Rockafellow
Miss Ina Faires
Wanted to Buy Brick and Acreage Home Ad
Classified notice seeking second hand or old brick and a buyer for a home with one or two acres of land. Contact N. Rosenberger at 107 East Second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Rosenberger
East Second
Fraternal Society Notices for Iowa Lodges and Chapters
Society cards list Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M urging weekly meetings. W M A W Scott and secretary S L Johnson. Washington Chapter No. 4 BR A M holds stated convocation second Friday monthly. officers Lt. McCoy and Scribe L Johnson. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters meets third Thursday, with recorder L Johnson. De Molay Commandery No. 1 BF regular conclave on the first Wednesday. Lesotte and Graf noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A. W. Scott
S. L. Johnson
Washington
W. Lt. McCoy
M. EH
L. Johnson
Webb Council of Roye
Lesotte
G A R Headquarters announces monthly meeting details
G A R Headquarters Selby Norman Post No 231 lists meeting nights on the second and third Tuesdays each month. It notes a post on Last Second Street welcoming visitors and names Commander Guz Schmidt Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syelby
Norman
Msewe
Ogret
G. A. R. Ball
A. GB
Guz. Schmidt
Muscatine Elks Lodge Meets Monday Evenings
B P O Elks Muscatine Lodge No 8064 holds weekly meetings at 8 o'clock sharp in Eika Hall 122 Iowa Avenue over Cook Musser Bank. Visiting Elks welcome. Dr H Johnson dean W R Richards secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine
PO Elks
Eika Hall
Iowa Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Eiks
H. Johnson Dean
W. W. Richards
F. C. &. Muscatine Aeril No
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. C. Towers
W. John P. Breen
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge Meet Fridays
Knights of Pythias Wyoming Lodge No 76 meets every Friday at 730 in KP building on Iowa avenue. Visiting brethren invited. Also Eagle Lodge No 10 meets Thursdays at KP hall on Iowa avenue. Brethren in good standing invited. W F Schoenig M W H S Howe Recorder E H Dolsen Financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Sali
Shawwme
East Second Sta Il Wembere
Alfred Moore
Presa K.P. Day
Muscatine Court
Woodman Ball
Ing
H. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming
BK. of P
KE P
Iowa Avenue
Brethne
BE. L. Kemtoer
Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
Eagle Lodge
K P. Hall
W. F. Schoenig
M. W
H. S. Howe
E. H. Dolsen
Banner Lodge
Pythian Hall
Mollies Wiles
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
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Candy Kitchen
M. W. Stirlen
A. J. Reeves
Fairport
E. E. Mull
Ottawa
Ill
Linder’s Delicatessen
Peter Brossard
Arcadia
F. E. Morrison
West Chester
Margaret Garber
Fairport School House
H. F. Martin
Trinity Boy Choir
Trinity Church
L. A. Crowley
West Second Street
Charles Dealer
Man
Sanker
The
van Winkles
Outlook
Kulp
Western Union Co
Insurgents
Braten
Society Notes
Absit Invidtia Club
Hare's Hall
Thomas Orchestra
Ghoge Forger
Wil
Clark Mountain
Oklahoma
Judge McPherson
Missouri Railway Commissioners
Eastern Star
Society
Albert Vetter
Sachem
M. P. Got
C. of B
Pocahontas
Romona Council No. 52
Maccabee Hall
Mra
Emil Krana
Allie Swith
Heoers
Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of
America
Gids Block
W. BE. Albion
J. A. Leyda
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Woodman Hall
Wa. Appel
H. Lemkau
Chharles Lockwood
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
P. Building
H. King
Chas. Ryan
Leo FS. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Woodbine Camp
Royal Neigueors OF America
Kate Dunker
Kate Varvin
Cora McCoy
Neghbors
Iowa Legion OF Fivnor
Aveaga
Vismog
V. Cheooweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Muscatine Homestead No
Nagie Hall
East Second Street
H. Garnes
E. C. Ingraham
Fannie Reinicke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec'y
First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
A KH. Rewling
W. E. Bliven
J. Ca
Sawyer
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