Holiday shopping spree at Havercamp and Lilly stores
Havercamp drug store advertises 30 percent savings on holiday goods and open evenings with nuts candies and fruits. Lilly's Quality Store touts low prices on furs and new waistlines while promoting open evenings. Miss Grace Richman returns from Wellesley College to visit family in town.
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Havercamp’s
B. E. Lilly
Lilly’s
Havercamp’s Drug Store
Grace Richman
Wellesley College
Wellesley, Mass
West Second Street
For Rent Five Room House Near Factory
Two five room houses available near Roach and Musser's factory. Contact numbers 1040 J and 1071 M. Rentals offer priority to nearby residents and set schedules. Property details not fully listed in the notice.
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Roach & Musser's
Desertion case and assault heard in police court
In police court Judge J H Carl heard two cases. John Harris was tried for desertion by his wife and released on bond of 250 dollars to provide proper maintenance. Henry Tober pleaded guilty to assaulting Mary Luke and was fined 2 dollars plus costs for an incident in a family row in South Muscatine yesterday.
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J. H. Carl
John Harris
Justice Carl
Henry Tober
Mary Luke
South Muscatine
Davenport to Host Rematch on February 10
Davenport High School basketball faces a rematch after last Friday's defeat by the local five. The return game is scheduled for February 10 at this venue.
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Davenport
Mrs G F Funck Receives News Of Daughter’s Death
Mrs G F Funck of 406 East Eighth street learns of the death of her daughter Mrs Charles J Bold in Trinidad Colorado. Pneumonia caused death Sunday at 7 20 pm after a two week illness. Survived by husband Louis children Carl Hazel Dorothy and siblings Nettie Kate Harry Paul and George. Funeral plans pending arrival of relatives.
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G. F. Funck
East Eighth Street
Charles J. Bold
Trinidad
Col
New Mexico
Louis
Carl
Hazel
Dorothy
Nettie
Kate Funck
Harry
Paul Funck
George Funck
St. Louis
Ice men seek colder days for river skating
The East Hill river has frozen solid for two weeks and provided skaters with good ice. Warm Sunday weather broke some areas, but the eastern end remains well frozen. A few days of cold weather are expected to restore compact ice suitable for cutting and hauling by dealers.
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East Hill
Park Avenue Ladies Aid Meet at Mrs Fisher’s
East Hill locals report the Ladies Aid of Park Avenue M E Church will gather at Mrs. Fisher’s Grant street home Wednesday at 2 pm. Several residents plan short visits, including Ella Hess to Chicago, Mrs Schultz and Miss Dumphy to Davenport, and J W Lewis to Wilton.
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Ladies Aid
Park Avenue
M. E. Church
Fisher
Grant Street
Ella Hess
Brook Street
Chicago
George Fox
Andrew Schultz
Margaret Dumphy
Isett Avenue
Davenport
J. W. Lewis
East Fifth Street
Banner Lodge Industrial
Julia Bitzer
East Eighth Street
Girl Appears in Juvenile Court Delinquent Case
Clara May Snider, fifteen, appeared before Judge Jackson charged as delinquent. The information was filed by her father William Snider. She is in the custody of Mrs. Clark Brown who says the girl prefers living at the Brown home due to alleged ill treatment. No disposition was made pending further investigation.
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Clara May Snider
William Snider
Clark Brown
Brown
Jackson
Officers Named at American Patriots Meeting
At the annual meeting of the American Patriots the following officers were elected for the ensuing year Chairman J W Richards Ex Chairman J E McElroy Vice Chairman John Maisenbach Clerk J C Thomson Prelate Mrs Mary Woods Messenger Louise Maisenbach guard Mrs Lena Thomsen
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The
American Patriots
J. W. Richards
J. E. McElroy
John Maisenbach
J. C. Thomson
Mary Woods
Louise Maisenbachtuard
Lena Thomsen
Clairvoyant Latiff Promises Marriages and Readings
Prof. A Latiff claims to reveal names, marriage dates, and true loves, offering guaranteed satisfaction and no fee if not helped. He diagnoses diseases and removes bad habits while in a clairvoyant state at East Second Street. About thirteen dollars will be raised for YWCA library funds. Banner Lodge and OES Kensington announce meetings this week at local homes.
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Prof. Latiff
Citizens’ Railway & Light Company
East Second Street
Obituary: Chas Humphreys Dies After Illness
Chas D. Humphreys aged 53 died December 13 1910 at 1 20 p m after rapid pneumonia decline at Bayfield residence He was born October 16 1857 in Lake township He is survived by his wife Marcella Gorey and four daughters Mary Gertrude Dorothy Elizabeth and Irene and two sons who predeceased him Funeral services were held at the house Thursday at 1 pm Father F J Leonard officiating and burial followed at St Marys cemetery Pallbearers were W J Kirk German Noll John D Stuart Robert D Harper John F Parks and W P Hitchcock
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Chas. Humphreys
Mr. Humphreys
Bayfield
Mary Gertrude
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Irene
F. J. Leonard
St. Mary’s Cemetery
W. J. Kirk
German Noll
John D. Stuart
Robert D. Harper
John F. Parks
W. P. Hitchcock
Altrora Club Sale Delights YWCA Attendance
The first sale by the Altrora club of the Young Women's Christian Association proved a splendid success with strong turnout and lively bidding. Proceeds were directed to support local YWCA programs and scholarships.
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Altrora Club
Young Women’s Christian Association
Columbus Junction High School Robbed
The high school building in Columbus Junction Iowa was ransacked Sunday night and cash from the superintendent's desk taken. Seventeen dollars vanished after a broken hook was found on a north window, suggesting forced entry.
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Columbus Junction
Y W C A Notes Highlight Seasonal Club Activities
The Altrora Club holds its final meeting of the year and urges full attendance. Bible Marking Class meets at 7 30 PM. H S B girls plan a Christmas party for Wednesday with dress themes tied to nationality book or character. Members bring wrapped inexpensive gifts. Miss Eva Morris, territory student secretary for Iowa, visits Muscatine High School Branch Wednesday at 4 PM for an important session.
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Altrora
H.S. B
Eva Morris
Iowa
Leander Walker and Aleta Hewitt Wed at Morning Sun
Charles Leander Walker and Aleta Marie Hewitt married December 14 at the bride’s home near Morning Sun. About thirty guests attended a wedding dinner under a green and white arch with wedding bells. The couple, both longtime Morning Sun residents, received many gifts and warm congratulations.
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Charles Leander Walker
Aleta Marie Hewitt
A. E. Cameron
Anna
Thompson Baird
Local Wedding At Sharon Unites Blanche Baird And Robert Thompson
At high noon in the home of Mr and Mrs James W Baird their youngest daughter Blanche Verona Baird wed Robert Knox Thompson with C D Trumbull officiating. The ceremony drew near relatives and friends and the couple plan to settle on a farm owned by Robert J Allen after a belated honeymoon visit to Oakdale Illinois with the groom’s relatives.
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James W. Baird
Blanche Verona Baird
Robert Knox Thompson
C. D. Trumbull
Sharon
Robert J. Allen
Oakdale
Ill
Downey Routine Visits and Local Purchases Note
Downey Iowa residents report various visits and shopping trips in Iowa City and West Liberty. The Baptist Sewing circle gathers at Mrs Wilson Erwin’s home Thursday afternoon. John Cornwall travels to Mud Lake Indiana for rheumatism treatment.
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Edna Clifford
Eva Longerbeam
Iowa City
Wm. Jenkinson
West Liberty
Norris Wilson
Inesburg
Clarence Hollingsworth
Edith Cornwall
The
Baptist Sewing Circle
Wilson Erwin
Howard Cornwall
Charley Gates
Delia Walker
Earnest Walker
Tipton
John Cornwall
Mud Lake
Ind
Mesdames
Guy Secrest
Miss Lord
Ed. Elliott
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Foss
Samuel’s Candy Store
C. Otto
Bankuilding
Walter Hendrix
Pittsburg, Pa
J. M. Penbeck
11Th and
Oak Streets
Chris
Otto
Journal
A. Leventhal
Ruthenberg’s
Chas. J. Bold
Mer Muscatine
Colorado
Ruthenberg Clothing Company
Prof
A. Latiff
Hindoo
America
O. E. S. Kensington
Michael Kautz
Iowa Avenue
Columbus Junction H. School
R. R. Wright
Clarence
S. McKinley
Pasadena
Cal
Grace Armacost
Moulton
Rose Thompson
Henry German
Elmer
Lena Wesner
Amy Harmison
Williamsfield
Amanda Kerr
E. L. McClurkin
Des Moines
State Bankers’ Association
Kansas City
Emma Connor
Hills City
Kan
Anna Stewart
Anna Cubit
Garnet
W. J. Cubit
Lillie Baine
Wayland
Downey
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