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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
7
Dr McNutt dentist and Graffs store offer mirrors and goods. Local travelers J P Risley and J Bemis return from Davenport and Rock Island respectively aboard El Paso and Firefly. Wool clothing distr. Sterneman rep Beardsley arrives from Wyoming. Medicines and tonics hawked by Havercamp and Graffs with Miona and Rocky Mountain Tea advertised.
Cedar Rapids High, unbeaten in two years except for a loss to the yy team, travels to Y. M. C. A. tonight for a pivotal matchup. Admission 25c.
Local Mystic Shriners plan a ceremonial session of Kaaba Temple at Davenport to honor Illustrious Potentate W. F. Fidlar and Recorder Cornelius J. Brown. Candidates from eastern Iowa will attend along with many visitors, with a banquet to follow at the outing club after the 7 PM start on Friday December 14.
Frank W. Chamberlin, a prominent theatrical manager, was laid to rest in Aspen Grove after a funeral in Burlington. The service at his home was simple and the cortege included many friends from across the country, with Dr. Salter delivering prayers and floral tributes adorning the bier. Notables from Chicago, Davenport, Muscatine, Des Moines, Rock Island, and other cities attended.
The Nebraska Wesleyans said last year Cedar Rapids high school was the fastest team seen on a tour of eight games. They play the Y.
A cordial gathering featured dainty refreshments and a guessing contest with Mrs Will Claussen winning the first prize. Guests included Misses Burdette Perry Hattie Wildasin Elizabeth Holzhauer Bertha Lang Vera Miller Mabel Marshall and out of town visitors from Muscatine.
The first big game of the year features Muscatine and Cedar Rapids high schools facing off in a packed venue on a winter evening. Local fans pack the stands as both teams debut in the 260 arena setting.
In Burlington Iowa on December 14 a three judge panel, by two to one, ruled not to discard ballots deemed defective for a cross in a square next to a blank space on the Republican ticket. The ballots will be counted, aiding Republican Sanquist in the Des Moines County recorder contest. If Hawkins loses, an appeal is possible.
A. F. and A. M. lodge in Wilton held a special meeting with about fifty attendees. An elaborate banquet followed a brief business session and out of town guests from Mt. Calvary No. 95 West Liberty and other lodges joined the social time. Modern Woodmen elected officers for the coming year.
The play Under Southern Skies returns to our city for a Halloween season engagement at the Grand. The management promises a fresh touring production with new scenery costumes songs and dances and a strong cast. Audience demand is high and seats are suggested to be secured early.
Advertises Dr King s New Discovery for lung trouble with a guaranteed cure. Product priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
In Neponset Illinois evangelist Hicks preaches nightly to a large crowd. The church connects by wire to Farmers Mutual lines reaching surrounding countryside enabling farmers to hear the sermons by telephone. Many converts are expected from the plan.
Secretary Taft accepted an invitation to deliver the commencement oration at the University of Iowa in Iowa City next June. The announcement was made from Iowa City on December 14.
Will play Company M at Fairfield on December 21 with a return game in this city in January. Hayes of the Y M C A team announced the Fairfield management accepted the offer after prior negotiations. The teams have a history of close games and last season Fairfield beat Company M in the high scoring contest.
In Chicago on December 14 during a vaudeville show at the Majestic Theater a Jewish 20 year old boy named A Komis was killed by a man using the ferrule of an umbrella. The attacker George Dunraven 55 a slate roofer of 1469 Michigan Avenue said Komis cursed a turn he disapproved of and he jabbed him with the umbrella causing fatal head injuries. Dunraven was arrested by Officer Edward Werner.
Charles Creek was brought from Davenport to Washington to answer charges of stealing a suit of clothes from the panitorium. He is also sought in Marshalltown.
Ferris Workman died last Friday night at age five. He was laid to rest Sunday in Reynolds Cemetery, Illinois. Robt. Shields shredded the latter part of the week. H Heselton is improving and able to be up.
Co. C of Muscatine upset Monmouth 32 to 19 on their home floor as Kautz and Lillibridge sparked the win. George Volger and Fifer shone for Muscatine while Monmouth struggled with fouls and strong defense.
Burlington Iowa December 14. Report of a possible contest by George S Tracy against C A Kennedy in Congress proved inaccurate after law changes. Hearing showed Republican ballots with a cross opposite an official blank were defective. The recorder contest fight continues with Republican gains.
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