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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1911

Page

5

Shooting Show Girls Acquitted by Jurors

New York December 16 jurors found Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad not guilty on the major charges after deliberating four ballots. The two women, once held on charges tied to an attempt on millionaire WW E D Stokes, faced intense public attention as verdicts split on second and third counts.

New York Lillian Graham Ethel Conrad WW. E. D. Stokes Stokes Waltint Miss Graham Ler Graham Thes Hotel Anse Dangerously Jr

Ox valued over horse in Fruitland debate at Woodtan Hall

The Fruitland Literary Society held its first meeting at Woodtan Hall Fruitland. Judges ruled two to one that the ox is more useful than the horse in American history. Debaters Jack Mooney and A G Martin spoke for the affirmative with Thomas J Crone and Morris Strouse opposing. The program included vocal duets by Mrs A C Martin and Jack Mooney and a violin piano duet.

America Fruitland Woodtan Hall John Lorber A. C. Martin Jack Mooney Mr. Mooney Mrs. Martin Mildred York Mabel Mooney Mildred Strouse Dewey Strouse Ray York Edgar Fleming

Mulford Christmas Program Completed at Mulford Chapel

The Mulford Congregational church Christmas program, including a cantata by choir and quartets, was finalized by Miss Ida Appel. Vocal numbers by Miss Hulda Kaiser and Clarence Bloom violin solos are featured with solos by Leon ard Pleasy Harold Hanson and others. The event takes place Sunday evening December 14 with Rev. W. H. leading prayers.

Mulford Congregational Church Ida Appel Hulda Kalser Clarence Gloom Violla Sotas Miss Appel Bethlehem Leonard Pleasy Clarence Bloom W. H Marguerite Linn Frances Nietzel Babe Bethlehen Harold Hanson

Pigeons Freed After Local Rummage Sale At Bank

In Mulford Congregational church groups held a rummage sale at the old First National bank building. Pigeons liberated by boys were largely returned to owners, while some remained unclaimed. Several residents, including Mrs Latlie Lindsey and Mrs James Henderson, were mentioned in brief city notes. Henry Kisimer left for Moline to visit relatives over Sunday.

Silings Latlie Lindsey James Henderson Henry Kisimer Moline Ladies’ Aid Society Kappa Delt Society Mulford Congregational Church First National Bank

Four Southend Lads Admit Pigeon Theft Ring

Four Southend youths confessed to stealing six valuable pigeons from the Reynolds pigeon cote at 1121 Login Street. Police captured one suspect, with three others implicated and arrested. The cases linked to earlier pigeon thefts from Fred Hahndanin and Alt Haus on 6% Climer Street.

South Muscatine C. T. Reynolds Login Street Harry Jansen Reynolds South End Fred Hahndanin Altbaus

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

If you suffer from bleeding, itching, blind or protruding piles, write to Mrs. M. Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Ind, for at home absorption treatment. Send your address to receive trial relief and references from your locality. Immediate relief promised, money requested.

M. Summers Notre Dame Ind

Christmas Trees on Display at Stores

The Evergreen scent greets shoppers as downtown stores showcase Christmas trees from Wisconsin woods. A plentiful supply ensures decorated trees will brighten homes again this year. Prices remain usual but trees appear more symmetrical than in recent years. Purchases typically occur a few days before Santa Claus’s visit.

Wisconsin Santa Claus

Electric Bitters Fuel Relief For Dyspepsia Ailments

Stomach upset and liver kidney troubles are described as dyspepsia complications. An advertised remedy, Electric Bitters, is touted to aid such conditions. Available for 50 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.

Morris Drug CO Morris Havercamp

Midnight Christmas Eve service at Trinity Episcopal Church

Herbert E Starr directs the full Trinity Episcopal Choir for a Christmas midnight concert at Trinity Church with Rev Webster Hales delivering a short sermon. The hour long service is expected to attract a large attendance as part of the nativity observance in major cities.

Trinity Episcopal Church Herbert F. Starr Webster Hales

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