Olive Branch to Meet the Program at the School House
Olive Branch leaders seek lease renewal for the Diamond to Steamboat Co and press to improve riverfront warehouses. Aldermen debate rent terms while aiming to secure a better levee area. The Olive Branch Literary Society hosts an active program at the school house south of the city with readings, recitations, solos, duets, and a debate on US versus Japan progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Hahn
Diamond
Steamboat Co
Leu
Holmes and
Lahn
Olive Branch Literary Society
Fred Nicklas
Hlmer Corwin
Fred Hockafellow
Faye Grizzell
Page Shaner
Calvin Ruckles
Roy Shaner
Harry Kemp
Elsie Kemp
City Council Grants Time Extension for Paving Project
At the regular meeting City Council extended the contract work for paving by R K Smith to March 1, 1910 due to weather and unfinished tasks on East Second Street. City Sexton John Robes will occupy the cemetery house rent free, and $50 rent was received for cemetery ground from J W Hyink. Residents near East Fourth and Oak protested a anticipated railway switch, but the petition was not acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Smith
East Second Street
John Robes
Greenwood Cemetery
J. W. Hyink
East Fourth and
Oak Streets
Hess
Falls From Steel Tower Leave Man Badly Hurt
Frank Peters fell more than thirty feet while working on a new steel tower at the county farm. He was stunned briefly, bruised on his back and head, and fractured his right wrist. Medical staff treated him at the county farm then moved him to Hershey hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Peters
W. S. Norton
T. F. Beveridge
Hershey Hospital
How to Cure Skin Diseases
A vegetable liquid remedy named ZWMO is sold by druggist A. W. Morgan that promises prompt relief and permanent cure for eczema and all skin or scalp diseases. It claims to draw germs to the surface and destroy them and is stated as safe for infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Zemo
Copperas Creek Social News Reflects Local Visits
Copperas Creek reports numerous family visits with Wm Colberg Sr and Jr families visiting Eliza and Illinois City kin. Chas Mewes and O McNall host relatives. Ernest Colberg and John Miller attend Sweetland Center and Foster area gatherings. James McNall visits White Lily kin. Louis Kleist calls on C Mewes household amid ill health concerns. Stella Thomas of White Lily is noted in the sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
Wm. Colberg, Jr
Wm. Colberg
Eliza
Chas. Mewes
Illinois City
Frnest Colberg
Sweetland Center
John Miller
Foster
James McNall
Frank Tomas
White Lily
Louis Kleist
C. Mewes
Mewes
Stella ‘Thomas
Little Gladys Cochran Dies At One In Pike Township
Gladys Irene Cochran aged one year nine months sixteen days died at her parents home in Pike township at 6:20 PM Wednesday after eighteen hours of pneumonia. Born February 29, 1908, she was the daughter of Roy C. and Mrs Cochran. Funeral was at 1 PM today with Rev. Leach of Nichols Methodist Episcopal church officiating. She is survived by her parents two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Irene Cochran
Roy C. Cochran
Pike Township
Leach
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nichols
Little Gladys
Not Guilty Verdict In Sabbath Breach Case
Sam l McElhaney was found not guilty by a jury in Judge H S Howe s court after brief deliberation on charges of operating a barber shop on Sunday The barber union backed the action claiming the shop opened on Sunday McIlhaney argued proceeds partly went to charity County Attorney Pepper prosecuted with defense by J R Hanley and Thompson and Thompson The case had previously been tried without a verdict
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam’l McElhaney
H. S. Howe
Barber's Union
McIlhaney
Pepper
R. Hanley
Thompson
High School Trip To Healey Home This Evening
The three high school classes will travel to the southwest of the city to the home of James Healey by bobsleds this evening. Students gather shortly before 7 o clock at the Healey residence and proceed at once for a warm supper and social evening. Miss Helen Vogt will be the chaperon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Healey
Ore
Healey
Helen Vogt Q
Mrs O McNall Moves Closer to Granddaughter in Wrayville
Mrs O McNall has moved in with her granddaughter and her grandson John Miller recently relocated to his former home near Wrayville as part of family arrangements.
Officers Re elected at Des Moines Grange Session
On Wednesday at Des Moines the Town State Grange re elected its officers in the concluding session. Grand Master A B Judson of Balfour, Vice president and overseer TH Meade of Manchester, Secretary J W Wild of Council Bluffs, Treasurer M B H Blair of Manchester, Chaplain S J W Wild of Council Bluffs, Lecturer J R Nelain, Steward L L Richardson of Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Grange
A. B. Judson
Balfour
A, TH. Meade
Manchester
J. W. Wild
Council Blutts
M. BH. Blair
S. J. W.wild
Council Blatts
J. R. NeLain
L. L. Richardson
Silver City
Ninth Graders Ride Bobsled Tonight With Chaperones
Ninth grade pupils at the high school will ride a bobsled this evening under Miss Nana Foley and Miss Helen Coe. They will travel to Edward Will's home southwest of the city for an evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nana Foley
Helen Coe
Edward Will
Dyspepsia as the feast’s grim shadow and a cure
A promotional piece extols Dyspepsia as a dire disease, then urges Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick, pleasant cure. It compares the slow death of dyspepsia to rabies, claims universal physician and druggist use, and offers a free trial package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasetur
FB. A. Stuart
Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
West Liberty panel debates amphitheatre plans and fund options
The Union District Agricultural Society adjourned meeting in West Liberty reviewed a frame amphitheatre plan 226 feet long with 1700 seats costing about 1300 dollars and considered selling 240 seats at 3.75 for five years to fund construction. The committee also explored reinforced concrete and steel options and may report on a steel multi-section building. The society will reconvene the second Tuesday in January and incorporated articles were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Union District Agricultural Society
City Hall
Ray Whitacre
A. Romaine
Des Moines
E B. C. Nichols
A. W. Jackson
R. C. Wagner
J. Fitzgerald
West Liberty News
George Jensen
Arden
F. Jansen
J. L.peters
Elmer Mead
Davenport
Martinda Flat
Free The Stomach and How To Cure Its Ills Ad
An appealing old time medical ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple natural laxative and tonic for stomach and liver trouble. It offers a free sample by mail, lists testimonials from J G Funderburg and J P Mead, and provides Dr Caldwell's Monticello Illinois address for inquiries and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
J. G. Funderburg
Sansaba
Tex
J. P. Mead
Wacacoma
Attendees and locals noted at area funeral and visits
Davenport and Ames residents attended the funeral of Frank Myers. Alex Stewart returned from New York City. Mrs. John Horner of Downey visited her daughter on West Fourth. Granville Plater and family welcomed a baby boy southeast of West Liberty. P. and Walker of Columbus visited William Hardin's home due to illness. Walter Mackey of Downey traded with townsfolk. Frank Weber moved to New Orleans for a U S Express cashier job, joined by Robert Wieneke as depot agent. Mrs. A. F. Cox spent an afternoon in Davenport. R. J. Doty of Red Lodge plans a brief town visit at Ella Doty’s. Local M E Bazaar attendees included several residents. Valine Hines celebrated a birthday with friends. Mrs. Dave James near Atalissa returned home after town visit. George Hornell travels to Oasis for business. Miss Hattie Watters of Atalissa changed trains en route from Cedar Rapids after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Brown
Davenport
Preston Myers
Omaha
Neb
Carlton Myers
Ames
Kate Myers
Iowa City
E. C. Tomlinson
West Branch
Frank Myers
Alex Stewart
New York City
N. Y
John Horner
Downey
Bris
Walter Mackey
Frank Weber
New Orleans
U. S. Express Office
Robert Wieneke
U. S. Express Co
A. F. Cox
R. J. Doty
Red Lodge
Mont
Inlaw
Ella Doty
North Calhoun Street
M. E. Church
Melick
Robert Brooke
J. D. Hogan
Alvah Nichols
Janet Ady
Florence Mingus
Elsie Scott
Valine Hines
Mary Stoker
Leona Norton
Sarah Hillman
Florence Bodman
Louise Furniss
Marie Dannerberger
Ruth Reynolds
Geraldine Norton
Richard Peters
Burton Reynolds
Dave James
Atalissa
George Hornell
Oasis
Hattie Watters
Cedar Rapids
Letts Christmas Program At Opera House
Letts residents prepare for a Christmas Eve program at the opera house with a committee to collect and distribute presents. Members mention visitors from Muscatine and Starbuck, while families and local residents plan gatherings and hospital care for Mrs. Hendrix after a fractured hip.
Letts Pearl Button Co Expands and Moves This Week
Muscatine visitors spoke of a pending move as the Letts Pearl Button Company prepares to occupy its new building this week. The factory will add several additional machines to increase production capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts Pearl Button Co
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Leus
Council
Olive Branch
United States
Japan
Glen Wheap
Mabel Stark
Roy de Camp
Bert DeCamp
ER. W. Grove
Shorcraft & Son Co
George A. Hahn
Collins Lumber Co
West Second St
Muscatine, LA
Bell Phone
Miss. Valley
E. P. Day
East Second’ Street
I. ER. Smith
Ters
Tance
M’elhaner
Howe
Ome
O. McNall
Wrayvillé
Stuart
LETTS
Ill
Evert Fry
Eragest Lieberknecht
Muscatine
Myr
D. W. Paine
Fred F. Flatt
the Record
Starbuck
Minn
Small
H, McDaniel
Daisy Fry
Ger
Yzeiy
GUT Priges
Leysens
Citizens’ Railway & Light Go
Chas. H. Gobble
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