Barnard's opens new jewelry store in town
Barnard's new jewelry shop opens tonight at 213 E Second Street. Wilson Shoe Store advertises a large shipment of noiseless ladies shoes for comfort and wear. Dr S Smedley returns from Kansas visit. Mr and Mrs Fred Miller return from Chicago. Mrs Mary Jacoby leaves tomorrow for Chicago for an extended visit with her daughter.
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Barnard’s
E. Second Street
Fred Miller
Pine Street
Chicago
Mary Jacoby
Chicezo
Ladies Red Cross
Wilson Shoe Store
Regular Convocation of Washing ton Chapter No 4 R A M
Regular convocation of Washing ton chapter No 4 R A M Friday evening Dec 14 at 7 39 per order H P
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. P
Muscatine residents fined over postal rate rules
Two Muscatine residents paid fines after sending tobacco tags with a letter in a package. Officials said letters are first class matter and must be mailed at that rate, with postmasters authorized to inspect and open packages. A second similar case was settled in the same way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
St. Louis
Burk
Iowa City
Seven Year Old Boy Severely Injured by Gate
Morris Toyne aged seven, son of Charles Toyne, seven miles north of the city, suffered a broken leg yesterday afternoon when a gate on stock scales fence collapsed onto him. Dr T F Beveride treated him and he is resting but will miss several weeks of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Toyne
Charles Toyne
T. F. Beveride
Change of Cars Chicago to the City of Mexico
Change of cars from Chicago to the City of Mexico without the Wabash now runs sleepers to the City of Mexico leaving Chicago Monday and Thursday nights at 11 45 p m and arriving in Mexico at : 30 the third evening. Over 500 miles the shortest and 30 hours the quickest through line. Write for reduced rates and illustrated booklets giving full information. F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago
Mexico
Wabash
City of
F. H. Tristram
Adams St
Poultry Show Awards Dominate Third Day Attendance Record
The third day of the poultry show reports record attendance and ongoing judging by Judge Shaner and Secretary Zeigler. Awards tallied for White Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes and other breeds with champions named including Hilton McGrew C L Fisher and A L Braden among multiple classes and prizes awarded tonight ahead of tomorrow’s final distribution.
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Shaner
Zeigler
White Plymouth Rocks
Wyandottes
Cc. C. Foster
A. L. Braden
Wellman
Local notices from Columbus Junction and vicinity
Daily notes from Columbus Junction Ia December 13 list Miss Viola Geilup taking a post office clerk job, and numerous residents traveling to Des Moines Ames Newton Salt Lake City Muscatine and Washington for visits business or family. Other arrivals and dinners are reported among residents and nearby towns.
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Columbus Junction
Viola Geilup
Columbus Gazette
Post Office
W.P. Pavizh
Chicago
Charles
Walter
J. S. Tussey
Dunbar
Nebraska
Columbus City
W. A. Duncan
J. R. Johnston
J. M. Robertson
J. C. Richie
H. M. Letts
Des Moines
Ames
New Mexico
Jane Thornton
Newton
Iowa
Ann Studded
Salt Lake City
Utah
W. A. Smith
S. Rabenold
Muscatine
Chas. Edwards
Florence Harman
Gladwin
F. A. Hubbard
Earnest Pace
Harry Owen
J. J. Stapp
Arthur Williams
W. D. Avery
W. P. Marsden
Bessie Sheer
Change in Time of the Rock Island Trains to Chicago
Rock Island railroad issues new time card with Train No. 4 running directly to Chicago from Muscatine at 9:58 p m instead of overnight layover in Rock Island. Train 24 keeps 12:05 Davenport departure, 7:03 Chicago arrival, adding sleeper and chair cars. Golden State Limited to be renewed Sunday with fully upgraded first class coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Muscatine
Chicago
Rock Island
Tri-cities
Golden State Limited
Omaha
Tri-City
Davenport
Metropolis
Cedar Rapids
Golden State
California
Epworth League Social at Miss Wilcox Home
The Epworth League will host a social at the home of Miss Zola Wilcox Friday evening December 14. A short program will be rendered during the evening and refreshments will be served from 7 to 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
A. A. Gelatt
Muscatine
H. F. Babbitt
Conesville
B. C. Cranor
Oklahoma City
Epworth League
Zola Wilcox
East Buffalo Social News Report
East Buffalo notes Estelle Elliott visiting Hattie Castor of Marston. E. J. Marston hauled hogs to Reynolds last Friday. A dance at Buffalo Prairie hall drew a large crowd. A. W. Murdock made a business call in Reynolds Tuesday. Alfred Allen of German settlement visited C. W. McDearmon on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Ladies Sewing Day at Baptist Church
The Baptist church hosts an all day sewing event tomorrow with a full attendance urged from the ladies. Members are invited to participate and contribute.
Pinafore Dancing Club Plans Hare's Hall Dance Saturday
The Pinafore Dancing club will host a Saturday evening dance at Hare's hall with music by the Thomas orchestra. The event promises entertainment and a social gathering for attendees in the community.
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Pinafore Dancing Club
Hare’s Hall
Thomas Orchestra
Nobies Club of Ten Plans Saturday Meeting
The Nobies Club of Ten will meet Saturday afternoon in regular session at the home of Mrs. George McCros key in South Muscatine.
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Nobies Club of
George McCroskey
South Muscatine
Fall wagon sale urges early purchase
The notice promotes new wagons for fall work to avoid breakdowns and lost time. It touts easy running durability and competitive prices compared with inferior wagons from other dealers, urging buyers to act before the busy season.
Plans perfected for new German American Savings Bank building
Davenport architect S J Temple of Temple Burrows and McLane submitted preliminary plans for a four story German American Savings Bank building at Sycamore and Second streets. The design mirrors the Lane building and includes two street level offices and fifty four upper level suites with vaults and modern conveniences. Construction to begin next spring as weather allows.
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S. J. Temple
Davenport
Temple, Burrows & McLane
Lane
Bank
Local Society Notes Marriage at Baptist Parsonage
Late yesterday at the Baptist parsonage on Walnut street, Herbert C. Duncan of Sweetland Center wed Birdie Dodge of New Era in a private ceremony. The couple, attended by Ivy Pahl and George Dodge, exchanged vows and hosted a 6 p.m. dinner at the Dodge home. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Dodge, is well liked. the groom, oldest son of Fletcher Duncan, is a prominent county farmer.
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Baptist Parsonage
Walnut Street
Herbert C. Duncan
Sweetland Center
Birdie Dodge
New Era
Kempton
Ivy Pahl
Blue Grass
George Dodge
Pahl
Fletcher Duncan
Rev Tilgner Surprised at Home by 65 Church Members
About 65 members of the German Baptist church visited Pastor Rev Tilgner at his home last night. The guests spent the evening in games and singing, then served refreshments. The surprise gift presented by Mr Weierheusger was a fine winter overcoat.
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Tilgner
German Baptist Church
Weierheusger
Cheno weth Presented with Chair by Argus Society
At the Argus lockze meeting last night S. B. Chenoweth received a handsome rocking chair as a token of esteem. Thomas' orchestra provided music after the gift. Five candidates were initiated and six applications approved for ballot. The annual election is set for December 26 with a social session planned.
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Ss. B. Chenoweth
S. B. Chenoweth
Thomas’ Orchestra
Miriam Aid Society Meeting At Mrs Watsons Home
The Miriam Aid Society held a regular session yesterday afternoon at 210 East Third Street hosted by Mrs. Thomas Watson. Attendance was high and significant work was completed. The next meeting and officer elections are set for the second Wednesday in January at Mrs. J. D. Fulham’s home, 311 East Front Street.
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Thomas Watson
Dorcas Society Meets at Mrs Martin’s Home
Dorcas society members met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Jacob Martins East Seventh street home. Attendance was strong and the extended session accomplished a large amount of work. The next meeting is scheduled for the first Wednesday in January with the annual election of officers to be held.
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Dorcas Society
Jacob Martin
East Seventh Street
Grand Lodge Committee To Host Social Tuesday
The grand lodge committee of the local lodge of the Degree of Honor will hold a social gathering Tuesday to foster community and fellowship among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
A O U W Hall Card Party Planned to Raise Funds
A committee met Tuesday night and arranged a card party and social at the A. O. U. W. hall for next Tuesday night to raise funds for defraying the expenses of the grand lodge here next spring. The social deserves city support as the spring meet promises to be a major convention in Muscatine.
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A. O. U. W. Hall
Grand Lodge
Muscatine
December Snap social at M E Parsonage to-morrow
The Epworth League hosts a December Snap at the Methodist Manse tomorrow night as the second in a series of socials. The committee promises a lively program with no lukewarm moments and invites all church youth and friends to attend.
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M. E. Parsonage
Methodist Manse
Epworth League
League
J. D. Card Club Meets at Mrs Hayes Home
J. D. Card club met at Mrs. Thomas Hayes home on Chestnut street for a Wednesday session. Mrs. Lem White won first prize, Mrs. John Vetter second, and Mrs. Philip Stein consolation honors. Refreshments followed and next meeting is at Mrs. John Leysen’s on West Eighth Street.
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J. D. Card Club
Tom Hayes
Thomas Hayes
Chestnut Street
Lem White
John Vetter
Philip Stein
John Leysen
West Eighth Street
Woodmen To Hold Smokers Next Tuesday Evening
At the Woodmen regular meeting Tuesday night the group planned a smoker for next Tuesday evening with a social session and possible impromptu speeches. An entertainment is planned for January 7 during the officer installation, though no actions have been taken yet.
Just Rite Club Holds Cards At Mrs Clark S Home
Mrs Charles Clark entertained the Just Rite club yesterday afternoon on East Second Street. Members played progressive cinch and enjoyed refreshments. First prize went to Mrs Alex White, second to Mrs Jet Knight, consolation to Mrs Oberhaus. The next meeting will be at William Miller on Spruce Street.
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Charles Clark
Just Rite Club
East Second Street
Alex White
Jet Knight
Oberhaus
William Miller
Spruce Street
United Brethren Church Holds Annual Supper
The United Brethren church Aid Society organized a well attended annual supper and sale. Patrons at the supper and novelty booth were numerous and most articles sold. The supper was praised for its quality and service. Missionary society members assisted with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Aid Society
The
Missionary Society
Thimble Bee session at Mrs Warfield’s on Chestnut Street
Members of the Colonel Hare Thimble Bee met yesterday at Mrs Frank Warfield’s home on Chestnut Street. The gathering drew good attendance and continued the day with social activities and discussion of club affairs.
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Thimble Bee
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Frank Warfield
Chestnut Street
Meeting set at Mrs McGaughey home on East Tenth
An unusually busy day concluded with an appetizing noonday dinner served by the hostess. The next meeting is scheduled for the home of Mrs. R. O. Mc Gaughey on East Tenth street.
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R. O. McGaughey
East Tenth Street
Major John Circle Holds Regular Session At G A R Hall
Members of Major John Circle met in regular session at the G A R hall with good attendance. Three members were initiated into the order and officers will be elected at the December 26 meeting for the ensuing year.
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Major John Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Mechanics' Aid to Host Grand Ball on New Year's Eve
The Mechanics' Aid association prepares a grand ball at Assembly hall for New Year’s Eve. An entertainment committee has been appointed and members have begun organizing the affair. The group, inactive for some time, expects a successful event.
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Mechanics’ Aid Association
Assembly Hall
Pioneer Club Entertained at Home by Mrs Mosher
Mrs John Mosher will entertain the Pioneer club this evening at 516 Mulberry street. The evening will feature card games and other pleasures with an oyster supper served by the hostess.
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John Mosher
Pioneer Club
Mulberry Street
All Day Sewing Planned by Ladies' Aid at Baptist Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church announces an all day sewing session at the church parlors on Friday to complete weekly orders. A full attendance is urged as there is much to do and the society is achieving great results.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Young Nichols Couple Wed at Local Methodist Parsonage
John McClure and Miss Etta Ruoff both of Nichols were united in marriage by Rev. W. P. Stoddard at the Methodist parsonage on Iowa Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Both are described as prosperous youths with many friends sending congratulations.
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John McClure
Etta Ruoff
Nichols
W. P. Stoddard
Iowa Avenue
Bridge and Essex Join in Quiet County Marriage
Herman E. A. Bridge and Miss Abb ie Essex were married last evening at the United Brethren parsonage. Rev. J. C. H. Light performed the ceremony witnessed by a few friends. Both are well known locally and the news brings joy to their many friends.
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Herman E. A. Bridge
Abbbie Essex
United Brethren Parsonage
J. C. H. Light
Baptist Young People's Union Annual Meeting Planned
The Baptist Young People's Union will hold its annual meeting next Monday evening at the church to hear officers reports and elect new officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Union
Sunday School Teachers Plan Christmas Celebration
The teachers of the Sunday school at the German Evangelical church will meet Friday evening at the home of Martin Husner on West Seventh Street to plan the Christmas entertainment and related preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Evangelical Church
Martin Huesner
West Seventh Street
Miriam Rebekah Lodge Regular Meeting Notice
The Miriam Rebekah lodge will hold its regular meeting Friday evening December 14 at 7 30. The election of officers will take place and it is desired that all members be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Crconian Dancing Club Dance At Hare's Hall This Evening
The Crconian Dancing club hosts a dance party at Hare's hall this evening. Thomas orchestra provides the music and a large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crconian Dancing Club
Hare's Hall
Thomas Orchestra
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Kansas
W. F. Boston
Geo
Te Strake
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White Rocks
P. P. Black
West Liberty
J. O. Mucha
Hilton McGrew
J. C. Lyman
Brandt Bros
Buff Orpington
Co. W. Snowden
Buff Wyandottes
Martin Ekland
White Wyandottes
Calvin Brenner
L. M. McGuire
Golden Wyandottes
Mrs. Pfeiffer
Fred Kirchner
Buff Leghorrs
Mrs. Lyman
Winfield
Turkeys
Foster
Letts
Leroy Lindle
Over AT
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J. H. Mundt
Third Street
Ings Bank
Ture
Ted
Star Clothing Company
Clothiers
Baptist Church
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