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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1909

Page

16

Abucher Case in District Court for Guardian Dispute

Clara Maubacher sues Emma Below in district court over guardianship of Mrs Hubacher affairs. Witnesses excluded at plaintiff's request. jury of Ed Jones S S Buser Milton Frack Fred Gabel M J Flannery Ben Pomeroy Henry Smith Elmer Ryan Frank Jackson Phil Murphy Fred Schuessler Carl Leu seated. Case expected to extend into tomorrow.

Clara Maubacher Emma Below Ed. Jones S. S. Buser Milton Frack Fred Gabel M. J. Flannery Ben Pomeroy Henry Smith Elmer Ryan Frank Jackson Phil. J. Murphy Fred Schuessler Carl Leu

Family Theatre bills unusual week with Moore mystery

Manager Brockman presents a strong lineup at the Family Theatre this week featuring Moore in a casket mystery that promises sensational intrigue. Eddie Kane, a polished comedian, provides light relief while Hannaher Brothers and Co. offer miniature musical comedy and strong musical talent. The Valentine and Ray comedy sketch rounds out the varied program.

Brockman Family Theatre Moore Eddie Kane Hannaher Brothers and Co Valentine and Ray

Experience Meeting Of First Methodist Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the First Methodist Church holds an afternoon meeting in the church lecture room. Members who pledged to earn one dollar for the society will share their experiences in raising the funds, promising an evening of unusual interest.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Methodist Church

Life Despaired Of Lloyd Wood Ill At Hershey Hospital

Lloyd Wood son of Mr and Mrs Addison J Wood residing north of the city has been ill at Hershey hospital for some time and is slowly sinking today with little hope of living through the night.

Lloyd Wood Addison J. Wood Hershey Hospital

Attorney Ingham Returns Home With Health Benefit

E. P. Ingham, who spent nearly two months in Redlands California for health reasons, has returned home much improved. He traveled west seeking relief and reports substantial benefit from the trip.

E. P. Ingham Redlands Cal Mr. Ingham West

Fall of Tyrant Marks New Era in Nicaragua

Continued report recalls Zelaya who ruled Nicaragua for sixteen years. An aristocrat educated in Paris, he accumulated millions via concessions and extortion. At fifty one, he survived countless assassination attempts as allies plotted to end his grip on power.

Zelaya Nicaragua Paris

Annual Election of Officers Held by American Patriots

The annual meeting of the American Patriots in F A A hall elected officers including Chairman J W Richards Ex chairman James E McElroy Vice chairman John G Maisenbach Clerk J C Thomson Messenger Louise Maisenbach Prelate Mrs Mary Woods Board Mrs Lena Thomsen. Reports from committees read the finance report praised the organization’s strong financial condition. The next meeting is set for Thursday January 13th in the F A A hall. Samuel's sweet shop advertises the best in price and quality.

F. A. A. Hall J. W. Richards James E. McElroy John G. Maisenbach J. C. Thomson Louise Maisenbach Mary Woods, Buard Lena Thomsen

Wilton Notices Report Small Local Movements

Wilton Iowa on December 17 reports Dr. F B James left for Iowa City to handle business matters. M F Archer arrived from Rock Island to visit his mother. Miss Fave Kiser returned home.

Delivery Wagon to Service Muscatine Post Office

Muscatine post office adds a delivery wagon and extra man to speed mail and package delivery. Starting next Wednesday, wagon service will handle larger parcels, with Harry Bomke in charge, delivering packages to homes on Christmas Day.

Muscatine Post Office R. S. McNutt Yuletide Harry Bomke

Local notes from Springdale reflect travel, visits, and happenings

A digest of village life includes cattle and horse losses, several residents visiting Rochester and Cedar Rapids, and reports of church meetings led by Revs Miss Ford and Kennedy. Movements include Herbert Worrall moving to a new home, dehorning work by J. M. Berry, and the Fawcett family's voyage to southern California with stops in Denver and Salt Lake.

Springdale Carlos Fawcett Finefield Rochester Miss Noyes William Davis Prof. Peterson Cedar Rapids Albert Burnett Pedee Monay Friends’ Church Charles Roberts Thomas Roberts Tipton Herbert Worrall J. A. Jensen West Franch J. S. Fawcett Reno California Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Garden of the Gods Salida Montrose Grand Junction Salt Lake San Diego Howard Kingsbury Mother Howard G. B. Hutcheson and Son J. M. Berry H. K. Maxson West Liberty Monroe Barkley Evervene Willard Smith Weet Mary Peed Havana Cuba Isle of Pine

Samuels Candy Box Ad for Sweethearts

Local advertisement urges readers to buy candy for a loved one at Samuels store. It highlights gifting options and seasonal appeal to celebrate a sweetheart.

Samuels

Thursday social notes from Muscatine and surrounding towns

Thursday figures include Dr. H P Mason visiting Muscatine Leonard Agnew attending George Moore funeral Leo Broderick returning to Harrisburg Ill from Michael Fiehaly home Thomas Killion leaving for Okolona Miss for business Mrs William Myers visiting Moscow Will Murphy returning home after visiting his brother Gerald In Atalissa Mrs Jesse Van Fossen and her daughter Ella visited Davenport‌

Muscatine H. P. Mason Leonard Agnew George Moore Leo Broderick Michael Fiehaly Harrisburg Ill Thomas Killion Okolona Miss William Myers Moscow Will Murphy Gerald Atalissa Jesse van Fossen Miss Ella Davenwort

Cranston Girl Returns From Columbus City Visit

Cranston Iowa notes report Mrs Glenn Epperly returned home Friday after visiting sister Mrs Vinnie Allen of Columbus City. An error in Cranston A B church Christmas entertainment was clarified: the event is on Thursday evening December 23, not Saturday the 25th. G W and J F Hawkins traveled to Waterloo to transact business. Irvin Bain returned home after attending the International Stock Show in Chicago. Effie Shires shopped in Muscatine and visited relatives Saturday. Frank Brookhart visited Muscatine Saturday. Oscar Townsley and John Harvey shipped a carload of cattle to Chicago Tuesday. Mrs Brockway traveled to Columbus City Monday to visit her daughter.

Cranston Glenn Epperly Vinnie Allen Columbus City Cranston A. B. Church G. W J. F. Hawkins Waterloo Iowa Irvin Bain Chicago Effie Shires Muscatine Frank Brookhart Oscar Townsley John Harvey Brockway

Sper Wong Independent Team Forming From Local Stars

Arrangements are under way to form an independent basketball team in this city. It will feature famed players not attached to a regular local squad, including Vincent Fuller, Fred Morgan, and Charles Fifer, plus Charles Realing, John Roach, and James Elliott. Practices occur twice weekly at the Y M C A, with a January season start and a scheduled extensive winter trip, few home games.

Vincent Fuller Fred Morgan Charles Fifer Charles Realing John Roach James Elliott

Ottumwa Youths Defeat Muscatine Five In Rough Battle

Ottumwa Y M C A ousted Muscatine five 21 to 14 at Sees gym in a rough, fast game. Royce Dingeman scored 13, Gene Van Gent 6, Tharpe 3, Hermann 2, with Kautz and others contributing. Mier shut down Muscatine star Kautz, while Cremer and Mann also fought hard. Injuries slowed play but Ottumwa held lead after halftime to secure the victory in state race context.

Ottumwa Pearl City Muscatine Five Muscatine Ora Johnson Ottumwan Dingeman Royce Dingeman Gene van Gent Tharpe Michael Mier Kautz Mier Mann Rence Dingeman Micquelier van Gent Spee Coomnoe Iie Te R.G Hermann

kK of P Attention Work in rank of esquire tonight

Per order C C. A terse notice calling members of the kK of P to attend work in the rank of esquire tonight under a directive from C C. The brief item preserves names and exact phrasing while noting the organizational context.

Kk. of Esquire C. C

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Lazell Ferfomer Samuel Aubacher Bill Ily Theatre American Patriots Wilton B. Schmidt Shoe Store Chestnut St Harry Kern, Mor Sper Wong PRAC Fifer Morgan Johnson's Men Eigemann Thea I Amil Theatre C. W. Brockman Mgr Hannaher Bros. & CO Family Theatre Orchestra Leggins Casper West Second Street Cardus TG Cardu
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