Local Swan's offers white diamonds and house loans
Swan's displays white diamonds and sterling novelties while G M Titus promotes real estate mortgage loans at 213 Iowa avenue. Local residents Mrs Elley Miller Gage Cassady Limbaud Curts Kuebler Richards Delaney West noted shopping or to travel, with basketball at armory tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choice Real Estate Mortgage
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Iowa Avenue
Stella Richards
Chicago
Mary Delaney
Ohio
Muscatine
Swan’s
George R. West
Ethel
Clara
Big Timber
Montana
Lost Black Purse Between Street and Avenue
Notice announces a lost black purse between Sec ond street and Grandview avenue. Finder should return it to this office and receive a reward. Also an unrelated classified line about Flesh satin skin powder in four dainty tints priced at 26c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
Grandview Avenue
Fresh News from a Live Wire December 10 1906 Muscatine call
The Rock Island Station chief dispatcher seeks a Muscatine Business College student who can write shorthand. Salary starts at 50 dollars per month with advancement on competency. No suitable candidate available yet. will wait until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Muscatine Business College
W. D. Peck
Rock Island
Eldon
Vacancy Remains Unfilled as Qualified Applicants Wane
Monday passed without filling the position as competent candidates were already occupied with other duties. The brief notes persistent staffing gaps and ongoing search.
The School That Can't Do Too Much For Her Pupils
Young men are urged to prepare for a business education with a winter term opening January 2. The ad cites five opportunities last week and notes graduates earning salaries reaching 500 dollars this month. It promises placement if admitted and touts the M. B. C. as a school that does more for its pupils.
Swan's jewelry selling rings and bracelets at cost
Bargains in real estate and accessories fill Swan's shop with items like rings brooches cuff links and scarf pins at cost. Mrs George Beik of Letts and Mrs J C Coster ride the Firefly to Davenport for a day visit while Mr and Mrs Walter C Finkley travel there for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Curts
Letts
George Beik
Will
Walter C. Finkley
Davenport
Swan's
Hirt & Fester
J. C. Coster
Local Degree of Honor leaders plan spring grand lodge
Mrs Carrie E Morcombe of Cedar Rapids grand chief and Mrs Shryock of Burlington grand recorder with Grand Master Workman Evans of Des Moines are in the city to confer with local members about holding a grand lodge here next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie E. Morcombe
Cedar Rapids
Shryock
Burlington
Grand Recorder
Workman Evans
Des Moines
Public Notice from Elite Laundry Holiday Hours
The Elite laundry will be closed a day on Christmas and all persons desiring laundry work finished for Christmas should send it to our laundry this week. J. Carl Barnard proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carl Barnard
Prominent Social Function At Kendig Home
A large pre-holiday reception at 1100 Mulberry Street hosted by Mrs. Jacob H. Kendig and hosted by Mrs. J H Kendig Mrs. Wm H Hoopes Mrs Emerson Hoopes and Mrs Fred P Hoopes drew about 300 invitations with few regrets. The 2 to 6 pm event showcased elaborate Christmas color decor with smilax bells holly and festive greenery and dainty refreshments were served. Attendants included Mesdames D W Jackson J S Kulp Wm McQuesten Z W Hutchinson Robert Thompson Samuel Kendig J E Hoopes and Mrs Charles J Hoopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob H. Kendig
Mulberry Street
J. H. Kendig
Wm. H. Hoopes
Emerson Hoopes
Fred P. Hoopes
Mesdames D. W. Jackson
J. S. Kulp
Wm. McQuesten
Z. W. Hutchinson
Robert Thompson
Samuel Kendig
J. E. Hoopes
Charles J Hoopes
Bankers Plan January Installation Program
Bankers Reserve society held a January 2 installation event after a business meeting. A committee was appointed for arrangements. The social segment featured Exhibition Drill by grill team, Leo OLeary piano solo, Mary Mollie and I Pearl Appel vocal, violin and piano trio, Ida Appel and Helen Grossklaus duet, Cheyenne song by four ladies, and piano duets by Ida Appel and Alma Kohlhammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Reserve Society
Grill
Leo O'Leary
Mary, Mollie
Pearl Appel
Misses Kohlhammer
Grossklaus
Appel
Ida Appel
Helen Grossklaus
Cheyenne
Four Ladies
Alma Kohlhammer
Laura Girard
Reverend Fry Surprised by Young Congregation
Rev. Pliny Fry and his wife were surprised by a large group of Friends Church members who called on them at home for tea last night. They found their rooms invaded by the visitors, who had planned the unexpected welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Fry
Pliny Fry
The
Friends Church
Pastoral Birthday Gathering With Warm Farewell Wishes
Young members of the flock gathered in well decorated rooms for an evening of games and social conversation. Tables laden with dainty eats accompanied refreshments as gifts were showered on the pastor, creating memories for both pastor and people.
Louis Kleist Surprised By Friends Last Night
Louis Kleist on Fifth and Broadway hosted a birthday surprise party with many guests arriving without invitations. The event featured a handkerchief shower, music, card games, and late refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Opelt Mr and Mrs Herman Miller Mr and Mrs Fred Ray Mr and Mrs Phil Murphy and several Kleist relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kleist
Fifth
Broadway
Frank Opelt
Herman Miller
Fred Ray
Phil. Murphy
Horst
Chas. Kleist
George Becker
Fred Kleist
Art Kleist
Robert Kleist
Harry Greavink
Chas. Opelt
Willie Winkler
Sixteen to One Club Holds Post Holiday Meeting
The Sixteen to One club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Fuller's East Eighth street home with strong attendance. Progressive cinch dominated the session and refreshments were served. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry Hartman first, Mrs. William Pratts second, and Mrs. Webb Will consolation. Next gathering is January 2 at Mrs. Hartman's West Fourth street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fuller
East Eighth Street
Henry Hartman
William Pratts
Webb Will
West Fourth Street
Miss Patterson to Attend Church Reception and Talk
Arrangements are completed for a reception for Miss Frances Patterson at the Congregational church this evening from 7 30 to 8 30. She has just returned from China and will give a talk on missionary work after the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Patterson
Congregational Church
Miss Patterson
China
Ladies Aid Meets at German Congregational Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the German Congregational church met for a full day of sewing on Wednesday to prepare items for shipment and church activities. Members dedicated hours to the task, sharing conversations and fellowship during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
German Congregational Church
Sewing Circle Reports Progress At Parsonage Meeting
An all day sewing event at the parsonage drew steady attendance with substantial work completed. The next meeting is scheduled for next Thursday when reports will be read and members are urged to attend.
J D Card Club Members Entertained At Leysen Home
Members of the J. D. Card club were entertained yesterday at Mrs. John Leysen's West Elizabeth Street home. A cinch journey game gave Mrs. Leysen first prize, Mrs. Rudolph George second, and Mrs. Lem White the consolation. The next meeting is scheduled for January 2 with Mrs. Tony Fuller hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Card Club
John Leysen
West Ejlzhth Street
Rudolph George
Lem White
Tony Fuller
Just Rite Card Club Meets At Mrs Miller’s Home
The Just Rite Card club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs William Miller’s Spruce street home. Progressive cinch winner was Mrs Charles Kern with Mrs William Bryant second and Mrs Ed Kindler receiving the booby prize. The next meeting is set for Friday December 28 at Mrs Charles Armstrong’s home.
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William Miller
Just Rite Card Club
Spruce Street
Charles Kern
William Bryant
Ed. Kindler
Charles Armstrong
Macabees Class Initiation Planned With Ella Mark
A Ladies of the Maccabees meeting will initiate a large class with ceremonial rites. State commander Miss Ella Mark will attend in the city, and after installation a social session will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the ‘Maccabees
Ella Mark
Mrs John Ellis Elected Most Excellent Chief
At a Pythian Sisters meeting held at K of P hall the officer election concluded with Mrs John Ellis chosen most excellent chief and Mrs Will Huey elected outer guard A social session followed the vote action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellis
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Will Huey
Yeomen Hold Regular Meeting at Fisch Hall
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen met last night in regular session at Fisch Hall with a small attendance due to the holidays. One candidate was initiated. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Fisch Hall
Hose Company Plans Christmas Dance At Hare's Hall
The Kaiser Hose company has arranged a Christmas dance to be held next Tuesday evening at Hare's hall. Paudiet's entire band is engaged to provide the music and a full attendance is anticipated.
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Hose Company
Kaiser Hose Company
Hare's
Paudiet
Highland Nobles Sewing Circle Meets At Home
The Highland Nobles Sewing Circle met yesterday afternoon at the home for a routine gathering and discussion of club activities. Members exchanged ideas for upcoming projects and shared needlework progress.
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Highland Nobles Sewing Circle
Club Sets Meeting Dates and Notes Lunch Hostess
Seventeen members attended with a few visitors. After the afternoon, lunch was served by the hostess. The club will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month instead of the first and third Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Phillips
Pioneer club to entertain members at Mrs. Mosher home
The Pioneer club will be entertained next Thursday December 27 at the home of Mrs. John Mosher located at 516 Mulberry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Club
John Mosher
Mulberry Street
Congress Should Not Adjourn For Holidays Opinion Sparks Debate
In Washington on December 20 Representative Lacey of Iowa condemned the idea of adjourning for Christmas, calling it idiotic to adjourn and push legislation in a flurry at the end. The remark arose amid debate over a resolution to increase the House enrolling force as Mr. Fitzgerald of New York had just finished a speech opposing the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lacey
Iowa
Congress
House
Spur
Fitzgerald
New York
Sharp critique of final session appropriation bill errors
A sharp critique targets the mistakes in appropriation bills framed at the session’s end. The report highlights errors and the need for corrective action by lawmakers.
Free illustrated magazine catalog from Bobbs Merrill
The Bobbs Merrill Company offers a free hand illustrated thirty six page catalog showing bargain prices on leading magazines for next year. Subscriptions like Cosmopolitan Home Magazine and Reader Magazine are offered at half price, and readers can request the catalog by sending a postal card to the Indianapolis address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbs Merrill Company
Cosmopolitan
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Ind
Dreams of Heaven For Slumbering Churchgoers
A reflective line noting that those who fall asleep in church may dream of heaven beyond the preacher's description.
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Co. Cos
Lewis Institute
R. J. Elley
Mrs. Miller
Atalissa
el Paso
Frank Cassady
Los Angeles
Cal
Sterling Silver
Hirt & Fesler's
Philip McQuann
Pueblo
Colo
Hattie Gage
Barnard’s
E. Second Street
Nesper
Prescription Drug Store
Lizzie Limbaud
Armory
Barnard'’s
J. C. Commons
Richman
Indiana
John Kuebler
the Muscatine Business College
Swan
Hacker
Degree of Honor
Bankers
Presents
Coats
Muffiers
the Money Saving Store
East Second Street
Siegel & Isaacson, Proprietors
Hinkle & Flannery
Ladies Aid
J. D. Club
Maccabees
Johnnie Jones
Star Clothing Co
Swan’s Jewelry Store
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