Local residents travel for business and visits in city and surrounding towns
Martin Beckey leaves for Moline after overnight in the city. Mrs. H L Reeves heads home to Fairport after shopping. James Selden goes to Fairport for the day on business. Many residents from Letts visit in the city, plan short stays, or attend meetings. Several others depart for Davenport, Rock Island, Grandview, or Wapello with various errands or visits indicated. A birth is announced, and local services and ads accompany the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Selden
Nooon
Fairport
Mrs. L. Rider
Letts
Evangelist Billy Sunday Addresses Nichols Meeting
Rev Billy Sunday spoke at Nichols this morning with over five hundred in attendance. Fifty two attendees came forward and forty six signed cards accepting Jesus as savior. He used the Shunamite woman story from the Bible and announced future talks in Wilton and Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Nichols
Jesus
Opera House
Sunday
Wilton
First Methodist Church
Muscatine
Successful Meeting at Fairport Church Dedication Planned
A religious meeting at the Fairport school house last evening drew sixteen conversions. Gus Allbee led the song service before Rev. H. F. Martin spoke on revival efforts and urged Fairport residents to join the church. New hymn books were used for the first time, donated by Fred Fischer, as enthusiasm rose for the church dedication and a Christmas program with a January first gathering in the new house of worship was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairport School
Gus Allbee
H. F. Martin
Fairport
Church of God
Fred Fischer
Mrs Longworth Improves After Appendectomy
Surgeon General Rixey reports Mrs Nichlas Longworth had a good night and is in excellent condition after yesterday's appendectomy. He is one of the doctors attending her in Washington D C. The update follows her operation and current recovery remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rixey
Nichlas Longworth
Goldfield Mine Activity Steady as Workforce Grows
Goldfield Nevada December 13 report says more men are at work on the Consolidated and Mohawk properties today than yesterday. No strike breakers have arrived yet though a train is expected later. There is no excitement at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield, Nev
Consolidated
Mohawk
Northwestern Iowa conference acquits Chaplain Jesse Cole
Hubbard Iowa December 15 the committee of the Northwestern Iowa Methodist conference holding a church trial acquitted Chaplain Jesse Cole of charges of immorality filed at the Iowa Soldiers Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Northwestern Iowa Methodist Conference
Jesse Cole
Iowa Soldiers’ Home
Woman Nihilist Sentenced to Death in Moscow Bombing
A Moscow court on December 13 sentenced the woman who ten days earlier hurled a bomb at Lieutenant General Guerschelmann, Moscow governor general, in an unsuccessful assassination attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Guerschelmann
River Stage Heights Change Across Stations
River forecast notes only very slight changes in the Mississippi between Dubuque and Muscatine. Local forecaster J. M. Sherrier reports stage readings for Red Wing Davenport and Muscatine with small variances in feet and predicted elevations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Bulletin
Red Wing
P. de Chien
Boubegne
Davenport
Muscatine
Mississippi
Dubuque
J. M. Sherier
Six Day Racer Hurt At Madison Square Garden
Ruben Macdonald was severely injured while sprinting for an extra lap in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden and forced to retire with teammate Lawson. At 10 p.m. the leaders were Fogler and Moran and Butt and Stol on 1,698 miles eight laps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Ruben Macdonald
Madison Square Garden
Lawson
Fogler
Moran
Butt
Stol
Michael Pfeiffer Funeral Tomorrow at Friends Church
The funeral for Michael Pfeiffer, who died yesterday, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Friends' church with Rev. Pliny Fry officiating. Interment follows at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Pfeiffer
Friends’ Church
Pliny Fry
Greenwood Cemetery
Eva Moon Seeks Divorce From Charles Moon
Mrs. Eva Moon filed in district court for divorce from her husband Charles Moon on grounds of ill and inhuman treatment. The case is set for the next term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Moon
Charles Moon
Carpenter Benjamin Reesink Wounded In Saw Incident
Benjamin Reesink suffered a severe cut to the radial vein in his left wrist while using a hand saw during carpenter work yesterday afternoon. Dr. Oliver treated the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Reesink
Oliver
Orchard concludes direct testimony in Pettibone trial
Harry Orchard finished his direct testimony in the Pettibone trial in Boise on December 13 detailing his arrest and imprisonment. He nearly broke down when Hawley asked if he bore personal enmity toward his victims, naming them individually, to which Orchard said he had none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Harry Orchard
Pettibone
Orchard
Hawley
Colonel Hare Circle Meeting Postponed
Colonel Hare Circle will not meet tonight and the regular meeting is rescheduled for next Friday December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
Cole's Trial Progresses in Hubbard Church Case
Slow progress marked Chaplain Jesse Cole's church trial at Hubbard as witnesses arrived late delaying testimony until 6 30. Court officials indicated verdict unlikely before later today with delays expected in Marshalltown on December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Jesse Cole
Hubbard
Witness Faints On Stand In McFarland Herman Fight
Kulp witness faints during court martial testimony as promoters warned of stopping the bout if terms were not kept. Referee actions and unauthorised judging prompts questions. Hammond names C A Baker as paid informer for the Law and Order league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kulp
Herman
Lincoln
Berkebile
Bob” King
Des Moines
King
William McGregor
Hammond
John R. Hammond
C. A. Baker
Centerville
McFarland-Herman
Law and Order League
Young Couple Wed at First Baptist Church in New Boston
Yesterday afternoon at the First Baptist church the marriage of Fred E. Bauer and Maria F. Martin was solemnized by Rev. A Judson Kempton. The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends and the couple departed for New Boston to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Fred E. Bauer
Maria F. Martin
New Boston
A. Judson Kempton
Mrs George E Scott Surprised by Friends at Home
Mrs George E Scott was pleasantly surprised at her Orange and Third streets home yesterday afternoon by many friends. The gathering included refreshments and gifts for the hostess. The Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society moves its December meeting to Mrs John Eversmeyer’s home on December 17 with the third quarter quarterly collection to be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Scott
Orange and
Third Streets
Scott
Presbyterian Ladies’ Missionary Society
John Eversmeyer
W. H. Graff
Dance at Hare's Hall by Comus Club
The Comus club hosted a delightful dance last evening at Hare's hall with Thomas' orchestra providing music. About 30 couples attended and enjoyed an evening of dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comus Club
Hare's Hall
Thomas’ Orchestra
Successful Cottage Prayer Meeting Led by Mrs Cornell
One of the citys most successful cottage prayer meetings since Rev William Sunday arrived was held at Mrs Amanda Cornells home 510 East Eighth Street Mrs G W Porter led the gathering and a large number attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
William Sunday
Amanda Cornell
East Eighth Street
G. W. Porter
Oquawka's Sensation $15,000 Damage Suit Filed
Willis Gilmore proprietor of the Biggsville hotel sues George Garrett of near Biggsville in Henderson county for $15,000 in a damage case filed in Circuit Court. The action was prepared by former state's Attorney L. H. Hanna of Monmouth. the petition did not accompany the praecipe, leaving charges described only in general terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oquawka
Ill
George Garrett
Biggsville
Henderson County
Martin
Willis Gilmore
L. H. Hanna
Monmouth
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Promises Permanent Cure
An 1880s style advertisement claims Dr Hale's Household Ointment permanently cures itching and stubborn skin diseases with the first application. It promises a clean, grease free formula and urges purchase at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon & Thomas, Adams NY.
Angelina Anselone Sentenced to Twenty Years
Chicago December 13 Mrs Angelina Anselone received a twenty year sentence for killing the man she says wrecked her home She collapsed into hysterics as the verdict was read and a new trial will be sought
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Angelina Anselone
Meeting at Factory Addresses Girl Workers at Noon
Miss Bertha Hoover and Miss F Miller spoke to the girl employees of the Giesler Stewart button factory at the noon hour today a large number of girls attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hoover
F. Miller
Giesler-Stewart
Local Y M C A to Play Drake University
Physical Director Johnson of the local Y M C A closes a contract for a basketball game with Drake University at Des Moines. The Drake squad, new to the season, is expected to provide a strong challenge. The Drake game will cap a holiday trip for the locals. Arrangements also under way for the Commercial League season with several business institutions forming teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Drake University
Des Moines
Drake
Commercial League
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E. Second Street
Bower
Chatelaines
Cologne
East Second Street
H. F. Barnard Co., Jewelers
Muscatine, IA
Martin Beckey
Moline
H. L. Reeves
M. Wagner
Cora van Winkle
W. Johnson
Wapello
Mary Jones
Grandview
Timer Furnas
Elma Vincent
Frank Bowman
Mrs. H. Hendrix
H. J. Jeffries
H. H. Westbrook
Mrs. R. Griffin
Will
W. W. Wagner
Otto Seidlitz
Rock Island
Frank Piper
Charles Furnas
Mrs. J. Garrett
John Elias
Tabernacle
H. Rider
P. M. Musser
Bellevue Hospital
C. L. MclIntyre
West Liberty
J. B. Downer
Smith & Perrin
Fisch Building
H. W. Schneider
J. J. Williams
South Muscatine
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Jersey
D. H. Heezen
Bell ‘Phone
Quora House
Town
Mrs. Longworth Better
Goldfield
Chaplain
Peath
Woman Nihilist
Cole
Malaga
Hinkel & Flannery
Kitchell
Thomas
San Francisco
Joe Thomas
California
Cornell
Iowa
Homeseekers
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Arkansas
Missouri
Colorado
John Sebastian
Ager
Allorneys
Law
Frank L. Bihlmeier
Telephone
Hershey State Sauk
Henry Jayne
Uocimas
Ambur Liviwaa Wekk
Jayou Jayne & Hoffman
Iowa Avenue
Journal Office
P. Ingham
Attorney AT Law
East Zod St
H. D. Horst
West Second Street
Thos. Brown
Oaes
Ilinois Blanks
Cp Band
First Nationa Bank
Lowe
John A. Rowan
A. Burton
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