Local News and Social Notes Update
Mrs Frank Wire of Cary Illinois visits at the Schuyler home on Sherman street. E S Batterson of Chicago returns home after a business visit. Miss Mary Floyd improves at home after illness at Bellevue Hospital. Mrs John Miller departs for Minneapolis after a ten day visit. Local No 1 Button Workers Protective association moves weekly meetings to Thursday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wire
Cary, Il
Mrs. H. P. Schuyler
Sherman Street
E. S. Batterson
Chicago
Mary Floyd
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine County Ranks as Fourth
Iowa City reports university statistics showing five foreign countries and the Philippine Islands represented among students. Canada China India Japan Mexico appear. home-grown Iowa students total 91.5 percent with 2,262 Iowans. County figures list Johnson 434 Linn 70 Polk 54 Washington 53 Muscatine 51 Scott 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Philippine Islands
Canada
China
India
Japan
Mexico
Towa
Illinois
South Dakota
Missouri
University
Johnson County
Linn
Polk
Washington
Muscatine
Scott
Equity fight over Muscatine Slough navigability in Iowa case
State of Iowa v W M Snyder concerns whether Muscatine Slough is a navigable part of the Mississippi or state waters. Defense argues the slough is navigable and not subject to state fishing law. prosecution says it is state waters and Snyder’s removals were illegal. Trial moved from jury to judge for equity ruling. A N Antrus and F E Thompson defend, Pepper prosecutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
W. M. Snyder
Muscatine Slough
District Court
Mississippi River
Snyder
A. N. Antribus
F. E. Thompson
Burlington
Pepper
Plea Guilty in Justice Howe Court This Morning
Earl Wright, charged with assaulting his aunt Mrs. Fred Wright, pleaded guilty before Justice H. Howe and was sentenced to thirty days in county jail. Mrs. Wright has recovered from the attack. William Charles, accused of detaining two girls after a sleighing party, pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined three dollars plus costs, arrested by Officer King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wright
Fred Wright
H. 5
Howe
William Charles
King
Anniversary Observed for George Pilgrim Sr and Grandson
The seventy fifth birthday of George Pilgrim Sr was celebrated Sunday with his three children and families. Alongside the event, the sixteenth anniversary of George Kemmer, the grandson, also marked the day as nineteen guests shared a noon dinner and gifts for both men. Speakers included Mrs Gottlieb Kemmer and Mrs E E Davidson. Reinhart Pilgrim attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pilgrim
Mr. Pilgrim
George Kemmer
Gottlieb Kemmer
Reinhart Pilgrim
E. E. Davidson
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Chevalier
The Twentieth Century club gathered this afternoon with Mrs. W. F. Chevalier at 217 West Fourth Street. The Belgium themed program featured Old Flemish Masters presented by Mrs. Edward Ingham and a Round Table discussion on The People Cities and Battlefields led by Mrs. W. E. Bliven with assistance from Mesdames Blackwell Reuling Heidel and Chevalier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Chevalier
W. F. Chevalier
West Fourth Street
Belgium
Edward Ingham
Round Table
W. E. Bliven
Mesdames J. S. Blackwell
J. R. Reuling
G. A. Heidel
First Annual Ball by Button Workers Association
The Button Workers Protective association Local No 1 will hold the first annual entertainment and ball on Thursday evening in the Trades and Labor Assembly hall. A fine program is planned and dancing will follow. The local branch will meet on Thursdays instead of Fridays going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1
Button Workers’ Protective Association
Trades and Labor Assembly
Society Disbands to Reorganize Soon
The Y P C U of the United Brethren church met at Benjamin UHyink's East Eighth street home and voted to disband. A new organization is to be formed in January with initial steps already taken. The meeting closed with a social time after the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Benjamin Uhyink
East Eighth Street
Vv and Fe Commercial School Bob Ride Tonight
Students from the V and E Commercial college plan a jolly bob ride this evening to the country home of H W Funck on Burlington road. About forty attendees are expected with two large bobsteds. An oyster supper awaits at Funck home followed by dancing and other amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vv. & FE. Commercial School
V. & E. Commercial College
H. W. Funck
Burlington Road
Funck
Electa Chapter Enjoys Large Social Evening
After the Electa Chapter No. 32 O. E. S. business meeting last evening about forty five people attended a pleasant social time with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Ladies' Aid to Meet Tomorrow at Howe Home Park Ave
The Ladies' Aid society of Park Avenue Methodist church will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Howe residence, 514 Woodlawn Avenue, to discuss church activities and charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Park Avenue Methodist Church
Howe
Woodlawn Avenue
Turn Ve Rein Elects Officers in Evening Meeting
At this evening's Turn Ve Rein meeting officers for the year will be elected. A full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turn Verein
Beacom Transferred To New Choctaw District Post
Announcement today confirms T. H. Beacom, longtime Missouri Division superintendent for Rock Island, moves to general superintendent of the Choctaw district. His successor is F. J. Easley, formerly Arkansas division superintendent of the Choctaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
T. H. Beacom
Rock Island Road
F. J. Easley
Arkansas
Nephew of H P Schuyler Dies in Elgin
Word reached H P Schuyler of Sherman Street that his nephew Frank Minard died at his Elgin Illinois home from heart failure. Funeral services were held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Schuyler
Elgin
Sherman Street
Frank Minard
Pioneer Mrs L E Chamberlain Dies in Tiffin
Mrs L E Chamberlain a longtime resident and Methodist church member in Tiffin dies in her bed after illness. She was 63 and survived by her husband two sons Glenn of Iowa City James of Madison township and daughter Mrs Trene McLaughlin of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Ila
L. E. Chamberlain
Tiffin
Methodist Church
University
Glenn
James
Madison Township
Trene
George) McLaughlin
Kansas City
Jackson Club May Meet January 9 Banquet Discussed
The Jackson Club executive committee will meet Wednesday at Horan and Devitt to discuss another annual banquet. Attorney Horan expects the club to hold the event this year, as in seven prior years, with January 9 chosen as the banquet date, marking the Battle of New Orleans anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Club
Horan & Devitt
Horan
New Orleans
Crosby elected vice president and secretary treasurer
Chicago December 14 announcement states Geo H Crosby is elected to two positions on the Rock Island lines board him as vice president and secretary and treasurer of the company with the official notice issued today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Geo. H. Crosby
Rock Island Lines
Martha Claason and Charles Brown to Wed Tonight
The wedding takes place this evening at the groom's parents home near Wilton. Miss Martha Claason of Omaha and Charles Brown of Haswell Colorado will exchange vows. Many invitations have been issued for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Wilton
Martha Claason
Omaha
Charles Brown
Haswell
Col
Wilton School Chief Pye Resigns in Surprise Move
Wilton Iowa December 14 At a special board meeting Prof Will A Pye superintendent of the Wilton public schools submitted his resignation to take effect December 24 The move follows a Tama Iowa board offer for a higher salary a reflection of Pyes statewide reputation He came to Wilton four years ago from Garvin Illinois and elevated standards while guiding students toward university entrances The community expresses deep regret yet congratulates him on promotion as Mrs Pye and the family prepare to leave for new duties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Board of Education
Will A. Pye
Wilton Public Schools
Pye
Board of Education of
Tama
Garwin
Mr. Pye
Pye Begins Superintendent Work in Tama
Supt. Pye begins his work as Tama superintendent on January 3, 1910, marking the start of his tenure after selection for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Pye
Tama
Foster community notes in Foster Illinois column
Mrs Anna Calhoun visited from Stratford Iowa to stay with her niece Mrs D A Kleist. Miss Arizona Watson stayed in Muscatine Iowa with friends. Miss Clara Foster called on Katherine Kleist. Miss Louise Foster visited her sister Mrs Fred Faulkner in Muscatine. Rev Bryden of Muscatine preached at Foster Baptist church with revival services planned for Dec 26. Miss Gertie McKillip to winter with sister Mrs Gal Stewart. Mrs W P Downey and children visited mother Mrs Sophia Kranz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Ill
Anna Calhoun
Stratford
Iowa
D. A. Kleist
Arizona Watson
Muscatine
Clara Foster
Katherine Kleist
Louise Foster
Fred Faulkner
Bryden
Foster Baptist Church
Gertie McKillip
Gal. Stewart
W. P. Downey
Sophia Kranz
Unplanned Keota Reunion Brings Wright Family Together
In Keota Iowa on December 14 the Wright home hosted a spontaneous family reunion. Sons Matt and Elmer arrived from western Iowa, Frank joined from Denver on Saturday, and daughter Mrs. Gilmore Vin. Local relatives welcomed the unexpected gatherings, celebrating the extended Wright clan under one roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
John Wright
Matt
Elmer
Frank
Denver
Gilmore
California Fig Syrup Co Advertises Purity and Origin
The California Fig Syrup Co explains its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is made with California figs and a secret manufacturing method. It promises perfect purity and uniformity, urging consumers to buy only genuine bottles from leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
California
Keota families reunite as relatives visit and travel
The Washington Iowa family circle gathers as Mart Elmer remain home while siblings and relatives arrive. Mrs. John Wright recovers from blood poisoning as Mrs. J W Heischer and daughter Helen visit Oaks Illinois and other kin travel between Keota and distant cities for holidays. Kate Raiordan returns to Washington after tending to her ill brother Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Margaret Campbell
Cleveland
Ohio
George Vincent
Mart
Elmer
John Wright
J. W. Heischer
Helen
Nelle
Edith Dayton
Oaks
N. Oak
George Pulver
Marshall
Ill
Keota
Pulver
I. L. Pulver
A. N. Bowman
Prompt cough relief after influenza urge treatment
Many people suffer a lasting cough after influenza but can be quickly cured with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The notice urges early treatment to prevent persistent coughing and complications.
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Leysens
Frank’s
Franklin & Freers
Iowa Ave
J. E. Stevenson & Son
Hershey Building
Hirt & Fesler’s
Hershey
John Miller
Minneapolis
Muscatine County
Johmson, Linn and
Polk Counties
Slough
State
Wright
Electa Chapter
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Beacom
Leibbrand, Ryan & CO
DIS
Post
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Xmas Furs
East Second Street
Tama Schools
Vancement
Wittich Bros
East 2Nd St
Agnes
Naomi
Susie Lahr
Harper
Mary Kramer
Ross D. Painter
Sigourney
A. M. Miller
Painter
First National Bank of
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