Candy Kitchen Announces Seasonal Gifts and Loans
Local ad notes Xmas candy boxes, bulk sweets, fresh wafers, cocoanut Kisses for Sunday at Slaughter's and Xmas packs from Barger & Barrows. J. E. Stevenson promotes first mortgage farm loans and invites calls for borrowing or investing. Mrs Effie Hayes of Pratt, Kansas, visits Muscatine residents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilson on Baker avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaughter’s
Effie Hayes
Pratt, Kan
Muscatine
J. H. Wilson
Baker Avenue
Maurer Sale Attracts Attendees In White Prairie IA
Henry Maurer’s sale on December eighth drew strong attendance. Edward Maurer from near Iowa City and Ernest Sclosser of Atalissa attended. White Prairie Grange holds a business meeting on December seventeenth. Lutheran Ladies' Aid raised funds serving lunch. White Prairie school begins December eighth with Miss Nellie McGill as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Prairie
Henry Maurer
Edward Maurer
Iowa City
Ernest Sclosser
Atalissa
Maurer
White Prairie Grange
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Lutheran Church
White Prairie School
Nellie McGill
North Prairie Christmas Prep and Local Notes
The North Prairie community reports on holiday preparations at the church. Mrs T Chamberlain returns from a week with her son in Peoria Illinois. Clint DeCamp and Mr McCoy swap mail routes and a North Star Literary meeting is planned for New Year’s. Clarence Lake visits from Wilton and Mrs Chas Fryberger improves at home with her mother Mrs Parker from Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prairie
T. Chamberlain
Charles
Peoria
Clint DeCamp
Chas. Fryberger
Parker
Moscow
Uneasy Lies the Heed in a Dream of Wealth
A Bohemian Magazine night line notes a dream of being a millionaire leaving the sleeper restless. The quip frames wealth as elusive despite imagined abundance.
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Bohemian Magazine
Riches serve a wise man but command a fool
Quote attributed to German Proverb stating that wealth tests wisdom and character, warning that riches entice fools while the prudent steward them.
Judge Overrules Motion in Vera Smith Trial
Judge D V Jackson overruled the motion for a new trial in the Vera Smith versus L D Hendrix case after a $15 000 verdict for the plaintiff. Attorneys for the defendant E M Warner and C A Carpenter gave no definite word on an appeal though courthouse opinion favors one. Jayne Hoff man and M J Wade represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V. Jackson
Vera Smith
L. D. Hendrix
Supreme Court
E. M. Warner
C. A. Carpenter
Court House
Jayne & Hoffman
M. J. Wade
Explosion at Bas Obispo Kills Many
A powerful dynamite blast at Bas Obispo caused heavy casualties with details scarce. Local authorities report a large death toll as rescue and investigation efforts begin.
Final Report Filed by Harris as Receiver in Stevens Case
W D Harris acting as receiver for R D Stevens & Company 2 Wilton made a final report to Judge Jackson and was discharged. The action by F A Duffe partner claimed a large debt. The receiver's balance of 587 39 was ordered paid to Duffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
W. D. Harris
R. D. Stevens & Company
Wilton Concern
F. A. Duffe
Stevens
Duffe
Co-incidental wedding ties two families in Fort Dodge
A Johnson county farmer Joseph Hotz will wed Miss Anna Stanek in Fort Dodge on December 15, mirroring a nearby wedding a month earlier where his cousin Joseph Hotz married Miss Marie Stanek. The coincidental pairings link the Hotz and Stanek families from Lone Tree and Webster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jews City
Fort Dodge
Johnson County
Joseph Hotz
Alois Hotz
Lone Tree
Anna Stanek
Webster County
Marie Stanek
Kinney Declares City Water Unfit Without Boiling
Prof. C N Kinney on the Iowa State Board of Health reports Iowa City mains water as unfit for drinking unless boiled. The city court will seek a second analysis from the board before pursuing action against the water company.
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Iowa City
C. N. Kinney
Iowa State Board of
Ilenith ‘Aa
Coffee replaced by Postum cures nervous fear d
A Michigan woman details twenty years of coffee dependence causing fatigue and fears of being grabbed. She switches to Postum, improves with time, and now roams her home with calm nerves while her children play freely. The letter promotes Postum as a remedy and cites The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Young Turks Win Local Elections in New Turkish Chamber
Constantinople reports the Young Turks won the local elections for deputies to the new chamber. The ballot was the first ever held in Turkey and published here for the first time. Dec. 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Turks
New Chamber
Turkey
Constantinople
Christmas Buyers Throng City Today in Muscatine
Farmers and shoppers filled Muscatine streets and stores all day with rough mud roads not dampening activity. Rail arrivals on the Firefly and Wilton trains fed a steady stream of customers as large packages moved to feed yards and merchants offered festive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilton
Christmas Kettles Promote Giving to the Poor in Muscatine
Salvation Army urges public to drop coins into city kettles on Christmas Day to aid local relief efforts. Last year the post distributed about fifty outfits for poor children and thirty Christmas baskets, with hopes to expand this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Muscatine
Yose
Lewis Institute Five Back To City After Chicago Trip
The Lewis Institute basketball five departed Muscatine for home after a two game series with Company C. The Collegians celebrated a hard won victory, rare for Muscatine as the famed five often defeats. The Chicago squad proved fast and capable, denying a likely upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Institute
Chicago
Company C
Collegians
Muscatine
Fidelity Case Is in Court Today
In New York and Springfield reports two federal court actions involving Patrick J. Kieran and the Fidelity Funding company. Chicago creditors seek a federal receivership alleging cross state support, while in Springfield the Reliance Life Insurance company sues the Benedictine Sisters at St. Marys School Nauvoo for $16,000 over a note to Fidelity Funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity
New York
Patrick J. Kieran
Fidelity Funding Company
William H. Dorothy
Burke Finance Company
Chicago
Robert C. Morris
Thomas F. Gilroy
St. Mary's Academy
Nauvoo
Nauvoo Sisters
Springfield
Ill
Reliance Life Insurance Company of Pennsylvania
Benedictine Sisters
St. Mary’s School
Nauvoo, Ill
Reliance Company
May Build Subway for Iowa City Crossings
Iowa City and the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway discuss a subway under Van Buren street to remove dangerous crossings blamed for accidents. Rock Island attorney Car roll Wright estimates 60 thousand dollars, city engineer J. O. Schulze cites 40 thousand. The council and railroad may proceed together to eliminate the deadly crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
van Buren Street
Carroll Wright
Rock Island Legal Staff
J. O. Schulze
Railroad Company
Thanks Expressed by Graduate Nurses Association Following December concert
The Graduate Nurses Association expresses sincere thanks to all contributors who supported the December 8 concert for the hospital. Special mention to Mrs F H Little and her student-musicians, to Baptist and Presbyterian churches, printers Holmes Klaffenbach Conaway Porter, florists Geo Kranz and Son, Schmidt and Sons, Bowman Bros, G A R La Asies, and the Journal and News Tribune for their help and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graduate Nurses Association
F. H. Little
Holmes
Holmes and Klaffenbach
Conaway and
Porter
Geo. Kranz and Son
Schmidt and Sons
Bowman Bros
Charce
Farm loan investments offered for examination
A borrower promotes a portfolio of first mortgage farm loans as safe investments. The speaker, J. E. Stevenson, invites prospective buyers to call and review the loans, listing No. 209 Iowa Ave as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Stevenson
Iowa Ave
Pro Sunday Men Score Letter and Musical Event
The report notes a continuation of coverage on a Sunday letter with a farewell talk and an upcoming Tuesday night by Mel Trotter. A musical feature will involve Mr Butler the soloist and his fiancée Miss Edith Anderson of Springfield Ill. The total conversions to date reach 2831. The full letter to Mr Sunday appears on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Trotter
Mr. Butler
Edith Anderson
Springfield
Ill
Sunday
Twentieth Century Club Hosts Soldier Themed Evening
The Twentieth Century Club meets Tuesday December 15 at Mrs. Marcia White's Mulberry avenue home. Roll call notes Current Events and Our Army and Navy as topics. Speakers cover Our Army Past and Present, Training Schools, War Vessels, Modern Guns and Explosives, Soldiers Homes, Battleship Fleet Trip, Wireless Aid at Sea, and Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Marcia White
Mulberry Avenue
J. T. Martin
W. E. Bliven
J. R. Realing
Pacific
B. A. Barnard
Mary E. Shammo
Arlington
Mothers Club Meeting Planned With Mrs Elliott On Iowa Avenue
The Mothers Club will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs J N Elliott on Iowa avenue. Roll call will be Favorite recipes. Mrs D S McDermid will present Paper Hygiene in the home. Music by Miss Anna Prosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Club
J. N. Elliott
Mothers’ Club
Iowa Avenue
D. S. McDermid
Anna Prosser
Presbyterian Mission Circle Meets at Mrs Stein Home
The Presbyterian Mission Circle gathered last evening at 501 West Second Street to hear talks by H. F. Giessler J. G. Mitchell and Dr. J. T. Martin. Vocal selections were performed by Miss Stevens Mrs. J. G. Mitchell and Mrs. F. P. Sawyer with about twenty five members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Mission Circle
S. G. Stein
West Second Street
H. F. Giessler
J. G. Mitchell
J. T. Martin
Miss Stevens
F. P. Sawyer
Electa Chapter No 32 to Meet at Mason Hall Monday
Electa Chapter No 32 O E S will hold a regular session at Mason Hall on Monday at 7 30 PM. After initiation refreshments will be served. All members are invited to attend.
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Electa
O. E
Masonic Hall
Ladies' Aid Holds All Day Sewing at Church Parlors
The Ladies' Aid society of the 1st Baptist church held an all day sewing session at the church parlors yesterday with about fifty women in attendance and a picnic lunch served at noon.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
1St Baptist Church
Carl Heinz Hosts Birthday Dinner for Friends
Carl Heinz of 1903 East Seventh Street acted as host to a group of friends last evening to celebrate his birthday anniversary. A 5 o'clock dinner was served.
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Carl Heinz
East Seventh Street
Major John Sewing Circle to Meet at Mrs Huffman Home
The Major John Sewing Circle will meet next Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Mary Huffman home. Officers will be elected at the annual meeting.
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Major John Sewing Circle
Mary Huffman
Mrs Etchoff Hosts Major John Button Club
Mrs Sarah Etchoff entertained the Major John Button Club at her home on West Sixth Street last evening, hosting a social gathering with club members.
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Sarah Etchoff
John Button Club
West Sixth Street
Presbyterian Ladies' Society Meeting Announced
The Presbyterian Ladies' society will hold its next meeting on Friday December 18 at the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Ladies’ Id Society
Bend City Lodge to Hold Annual Meeting Monday
Bend City lodge Ancient Modern Brotherhood of America will hold its annual meeting next Monday evening December 14 at its lodge hall. Members are urged to attend and discuss yearly activities and plans.
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Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
Morning Sun Local Notes and Births Dec 12 1910
A 9 pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. A V Wilson on December 9. Chas Supplee wed Miss Ollie Penland at Mediapolis on December 2. Nellie Supplee attended. US Presbyterian bazaar and oyster supper Saturday. Music club and Turner company art display upcoming. Robert Burns hurts ribs from stove accident. Various local visits and travels noted among residents. Rev C R Zimmerman and wife mentioned.
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Morning Sun
A. V. Wilson
Chas. Supplee
J. F. Byers
Mediapolis
Ollie Penland
Nellie Supplee
United Presbyterian Church
Exchange Bank
H. M. Adams
Turner Company
News-Herald
Robert Burns
Sharon
J. K. Faris
Chicago
R. W. McElhinney
Washington
Frank Riepe
Sperry
Cc. L. Gibbs
Mt. Union
Nettie Wilson
Fairfield
Lester
Emma Roderick
Winfield
M. E. Ross
D. R. Jones
Mr. Jones
Crawfordsville
Kate Whitham
Conesville
James
Chas. Whitham
C. R. Zimmerman
Ministerial Union Meeting At Wapello And County Teachers Meet
Dr. C. D. Trumbull and Rev. Wm Mackay attended the ministerial union meeting at Wapello on Monday. Chas Gawthrop was at a live stock show in Chicago this week. Miss Zola Wolf returned home from Kansas City where she trained as a nurse. County teachers held a productive meeting at the high school Saturday with about 75 in attendance led by Supt O Hammerly of Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Trumbull
Wm. Mackay
Wapello
Chas. Gawthrop
Chicago
Zola Wolf
Kansas City
Supt. O. Hammerly
Letts School
Local folks move about in Grandview area
In Grandview Iowa on December 12 residents reported various travel and visits. Mrs J H Snyder and Miss Hazel rode to Muscatine on Monday returning Tuesday. Miss Elizabeth Berk rode to Muscatine Monday. Jake Martin of Muscatine conducted business here Wednesday. Farrie Gast returned from a business trip in Southern Texas Tuesday. Mrs T R Wilson rode to Muscatine Wednesday to visit daughter and family. Henry Thompson was called to Lone Tree Saturday for brother in law Jesse Browning’s illness. Jas Buster shipped hogs to Chicago Friday. Mr and Mrs Jess Stephens left for Chicago Wednesday to visit relatives. Miss Carrie Cockbell left for Muscatine Wednesday to shop and visit. Mr and Mrs S M McGill visited Muscatine Wednesday for business. Oscar Schweitzer returned from Oakville after clerking there. Mr and Mrs Clay Arnhood and daughter Cathryn rode to Muscatine Thursday returning on 6 30 train. Jas Cockbell became fireman on the M N S R R. Miss Allie R Beik visits relatives in Muscatine indefinitely.
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Grandview
J. H. Snyder
Hazel
Muscatine
Elizabeth Berk
Jake Martin
Farrie Gast
Texas
T. R. Wilson
Crow
Henry Thompson
Lone Tree
Jesse Browning
Jas
Buster
Chicago
Jess Stephens
Carrie Cockbell
S. M. McGill
Oscar Schweitzer
Oakville
Clay Arnhood
Cathryn
Jas. Cockbell
Allie R Beik
Fresh Water Mussel Propagating Station Considered at Fairport
Washington officials weigh locating a new propagating station at Fairport Iowa on the Mississippi River about six miles above Muscatine. Although not final, prospects for the Fairport site appear strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Fish Commission
Fairport
Towa
Mississippi River
Muscatine
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Nice
J. K. Teler
E. 2Nd St
Candy Kitchen
Barger & Barrows
Gladstein & Company
East Second Street
Moler Barber College
Young Driving Horse
Surrey
J. Schrock
R. R
Guurt
Hendrix
Xmas Cigars
Herm.Gremmel’s
H. Gremmel’s
J. C. Welliver
Family Theatre
Poe
the Clipper Quartet
Ed and
Clarence Hays
Lea Raymonda
Commedienne
the Connors
J. C. Sodini
America
Ted
Allsot
Review of Reviews
Times
Albert Shaw
Progress of the World
the Review of Reviews Company
Astor Place
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