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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1911

Page

6

Birthday festivity honors Mrs Detthof at West Eighth home

A week long birthday event for Mrs Henry Detthof unfolded at her West Eighth street home hosted by Banner Lodge drill team members. The evening featured light games music Tudl erong stunts and piano solos by Agatha and Mildred Detthof. Mrs Detthof received a gravy ladle memento and a formal supper closed the celebration.

Henry Detthof West Eighth Street Banner ‘Lodge Hame Ainesen Detthof Banner Lodge Agatha Mildred Detthof Plano

L. O. T. M. 43 Meet at Yeoman Hall for Officers and Contests

Members of the L. O. T. M. 43 plan a January meeting at Yeoman hall with the minor election of officers the main business and the contest between Bumble Bees led by Mrs John R Ellis and Honey Bees led by Miss Nellie Lucas drawing much interest A social hour will follow the business session and refreshments will be served All Saints Guild meets at Mrs Jacob Dales home on Smalley avenue with plans to gather January 8 at Mrs Phillip Dales home 1227 Smalley avenue for a further afternoon gathering.

Conrad Gabriel Dennis Stapleton United Brethren Kennington Club Sycamore Street Lem Dickerson Seventh Street BERS Yeoman Hall Moday Avenig John R. Ellis Nellie Lucas Mabel Larne All Saints Guild Jacob Dale Smalley Avenue Phillip Dale Smalley Avenud

Replaced By Modern Picturesque Spot In Muscatine

An aged log cabin on James Weede estate facing Washington Street in Muscatine will be replaced by a modern two story structure. The log house once stood as a stark contrast to Weed mansion and housed Joseph Anderson, a blind companion to the wealthy Mr. Weed, who shared quiet moments and old melodies from the cabin. The old fence lilacs and windlass remain only in memory as removal proceeds.

Suscatine James Weed Washington Street Mr. Weed Joseph Anderson Mr. Anderson

R McKee Chosen to Act as Pipeman in Society Event

A social time followed the business meeting last evening. It was decided to hold the next meeting on Friday December 29th.

R. Mckee

Alert Hoge company opens new building practice on Park avenue

At a Bastill meeting members debated postponing social celebrations until after the holidays. Several conservative members argued the organization should focus on protection of East HNL homes. The first practice last night featured speedy runs down Park avenue for pedestrians and residents. Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday. I. W. Swan named as noalemas and L.

Alert Hoge Company Bastill I. W. Swan Noalemas

Weather Affects Younger Pupils At Lincoln School

The alternating warm and cold spell reduced attendance in Lincoln school's lower grades this week. Many young students caught colds and throat issues, with tonsillitis noted. The seventh grade leads, followed by the fifth and sixth in second place. Third grade ranks third, while fourth, eighth, second, and first grades follow in order of standing.

Nansnal Lincoln School Il. R. Melkee

Regular Sunday School Resumes at Park Avenue Methodist

Park Avenue Methodist Sunday school plans to resume regular classwork next Sunday after a period of irregular sessions. The renewal follows a membership contest that caused confusion due to many applicants and members. A large attendance is anticipated as the membership list approaches one hundred fifty.

Park Avenue Methodist Sunday School Neebership

Newbro's Herpicide hailed as original dandruff cure

An advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide as the original remedy for dandruff, claiming substitutes are mere emulation or imitation. It urges buying genuine product, notes a $1 bottle with guarantee, and offers samples by sending 10 cents to The Herpicide Co. in Detroit, with local shop agents noted.

Newbro Herpicide Herpicide Co Dept Detroit Mich Good Harper Havercamp Praservides Drug

Creatore and Banda Verdi To Perform In Muscatine

Music lovers of Muscatine and vicinity will enjoy two band concerts by Creatore and Banda Verdi at Grand Theatre on Wednesday. Creatore tours after a forty four week Milwaukee engagement and is praised for his masterful interpretation and dramatic conducting style.

Muscatine Creatore Banda Verai Grand Theatre Milwaukee St. Francesca Greatore Brandes Fair Tiple Signor Francesco Creatove

Parsons Family Tragedy Figures in Letts Iowa Deaths

In Letts Iowa on December 16 special dispatch reports the Parsons family struck by a fatal string of illnesses. David Parsons dies after long illness linked to tuberculosis and nervous prostration, following the deaths of Martha Cline and Sheldon Parsons within weeks. Surviving relatives include wife four children and siblings, with funeral planned at United Brethren church.

Letts Iowa Pannus Parsons David Parsons Martha Cline Sheldon Parsons Loember Angra Parsons Tiss Ruch Parsons Avid Parsons Iis Florence Snyder Kansas City Laura Reddick Mahlon Parsons Burlington Mildred Parees United Brevhrop Church

Take No Chances With Your Money

Snares and pitfalls confront you when you consider investments. Follow the example of experienced investors by placing surplus money in conservative, safe investments. For 9d years we have sold First Mortgage Iowa Farm Loans with no one losing principal or interest. We offer 444 and per cent Iowa Farm Loans in any amount. Write for details and how much you care to invest. Call and see us.

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