Taylor Martin Succumbed Today at Bellevue Hospital
Taylor Martin of Park Avenue died at Bellevue Hospital around noon after a twelve day battle with typhoid pneumonia. A Missouri native who moved to the city three years ago, he worked as a teamster at Heinz pickle farms east of town. Survived by wife, three children, a sister and a half sister. funeral arrangements not announced.
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Taylor Martin
Park Avenue
Bellevue Hospital
Mr. Martin
Missouri
Survey Planned for River Road Relocation
It is expected that weather permitting the Rock Island engineer and F A McDonald will begin the permanent survey of the River Road relocation from this city to Port Fair. The project aims to run the road on the north side of the railroad and remove crossing risks. The survey will determine required property from adjacent owners for the reconstruction, and work is set to start this week.
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Rock Island
F. A. McDonald
Fairport
Phonographs 1.00 Weekly at Hershey Building
An offer invites buyers to secure a Victor or Edison phonograph for one dollar per week at Hirt & Fesler’s in the Hershey Building. The deal emphasizes affordable installment purchasing for the popular phonographs popular at the time.
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Hirt & Fesler
Hershey
Hirt & Fesere
Harshevide
Pearl City Hive No 48 to Elect Officers Wednesday
Pearl City Hive No 48 Ladies of the Maccabees will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs. Peter State's Sherman street home. All members are urged to attend as officers will be elected.
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Pearl City Hive
Mrs. State
Ladies of the Maccabees
Peter State
Sherman Street
Eas
Roy Hawk Rescued After Boat Sinking Near Geneva Island
Ice battered the hull causing a leak that worsened until rescue arrived. William Dugan, hearing Hawk's calls, rowed to the sinking cabin boat with Roy Hawk and saved the lone voyager. The two pulled the craft ashore and planned a local search by George Henderson and Hugo Schlipf for the missing man.
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Hawk
Geneva Island
Butz Cottage
William Dugan
Schooley Brothers
Father of Mrs Eversmeyer Dies in Keokuk
Mrs. B. E. Eversmeyer of Muscatine learned by telegram that her father Henry Wende died at 2 a m after an illness lasting some time. Wende, a Keokuk businessman retired years ago, was over 80 and survived by several children including Mrs. Eversmeyer. The Keokuk native moved to a country home west of Keokuk with his wife predeceasing him.
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Keokuk
B. E. Eversmeyer
East Sixth Street
Mr. Wende
Eversmeyer
Muscatine
Funeral Obituary Notice Not Yet Received
Holding of the funeral has not been received here. The notice indicates timing and arrangements are pending confirmation for the deceased service.
Ladies Aid Society Plans Extensive Friday Sewing
The Ladies Aid Society of the First M. E. Church will meet Friday afternoon at the church to sew for Christmas as well as for a needy family. The session ends with an experience meeting where each member will share "How I Earned My Dollar."
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First M. E. Church
New Sheet Music and Piano Accessories at Hirt and Fesler
Christmas shoppers will find a new line of piano benches and a top scrap for pianos at Hirt and Fesler s Hershey Building as part of the Christmas trade. Muscatine Launch Club announces the third dance of its series on Tuesday evening December 14 inviting all members.
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Hirt & Fesler’s
Hershey
Bidg
Muscatine
Baker sisters plan three month Los Angeles visit
Misses Cora E. and C. Eva Baker of 811 Iowa avenue will leave late next week for Los Angeles California to visit their uncle R. M. Baker. They expect to spend about three months and also visit other western points during their trip.
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Cora E
C. Eva Baker
Iowa Avenue
Los Angeles
Cal
R. M. Baker
Iniergsu
Turner Gathering Draws Local Turners to Davenport
Eleven Turners met Sunday at Davenport Turner hall for a district gathering with class exhibitions and a dance. Delegations came from Clinton Maine Rock Island Le Claire and Davenport with ladies’ classes also showcasing. The next district meeting will be held in East Moline or East Davenport in February.
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Davenport
Turner Hall
Clinton
Ma Ine
Rock Island
le Claire
East Moline
East Davenport
Funeral for Mrs. Ella Sehar Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs. Ella Sehar was held this afternoon at 2:30 from the home of her sister Mrs. Carl Thorman, 121 West Front Street. Rev. A I E Ross conducted the services and interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
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Ella Sehar
Carl Thorman
West Front Street
A. I. E. Ross
Greenwood Cemetery
Maennerchor Surprise for Charles Quandt on Birthday
Muscatine Maennerchor members staged a pleasant surprise for Charles Quandt of Busch street last Friday evening in his 37th birthday celebration. A fine supper followed and the choir’s singing was a highlight of the enjoyable night.
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Charles Quandt
Muscatine Maennerchor
Busch Street
Muscatine Launch Club Dance Returns This Winter
The Muscatine Launch club announces the third dance of its winter season to be held Tuesday evening at a local venue. Members and guests are anticipated to attend as the club continues its social series.
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Launch Club
Muscatine Launch Club
Dancing Parties Draw Members To Club House Evening
Club house Tuesday evening drew members for an enjoyable event as dancing parties prove popular with attendees throughout the night.
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Club
Grace Lutheran society meets Tuesday at Mrs Weapermark home
The Home Missionary society of Grace Lutheran church will gather Tuesday evening in its regular monthly session at 309 East Ninth Street. The study topic for the evening is What the Lutheran Church is Doing in America.
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Home Missionary Society of the
Grace Lutheran Church
H. Weapermark
East Ninth Street
Lutheran Church
America
Nesselbushes Host Progressive High Five Party
Mr and Mrs J W Nesselbush entertained many friends at 218 Iowa avenue Saturday evening with a progressive high five party. Prizes went to Mrs George Betzold first ladies prize William Tobias first gentlemen’s prize Mrs William Tobias ladies booby prize and Wells Strohm ei r gentlemen’s booby prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wm McLain Mr and Mrs Geo Betzold Mr and Mrs Clyde Frack Mr and Mrs Wm Tobias Mr and Mrs Roy Huey Mr and Mrs Fred Height Mr and Mrs John Weisse Miss Florence Weisse Luellen Seright Maude and Gertrude Seright of Fruitland and Mr and Mrs Wells Strohmeier of Davenport.
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J. W. Nesselbush
Iowa Avenue
George Betzold
William Tobias
Wells Strohmeister
Major John Circle Meeting Planned at Townsend Home
The Major John Circle will gather Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Fannie Townsend located at 523 Miles Avenue for their regular meeting.
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John Circle
Fannie Townsend
Miles Avenue
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As Ad
Iowa
Roy Hawk
Lane
Beauty Shop
Hank Ai Ang
Vance
Ladies’ Aid Society
Travercamps Prescription Drug Store
Baker
California
Turners
Turner Meeting
West Second Street
Santa Claus Keen Kutter Store
Flexible Flyer
Roltier
Air Rifles
McQuesten & Sawyer Company
AEN Kutter
Scissor
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