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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

Page

7

Local visitors and riders head home by Western

Mrs. Howard Kelly of Nichols visited the city yesterday and returned home on the Western. Mrs. Nettle Taylor of Letts shopped here and went back home by the ferry. Mrs. Charles Johnson of Letts also visited the city, returning home in the evening on the ferry. Dr. Clapp, eye ear nose and throat specialist in Hershey Building. Mrs. J. A. Jayne left for Nichols after a day of shopping. Miss Agatha Ryan left for Nichols this morning after visiting relatives. Theodore Weller rode the Western to Elveridge for business, then to return tonight. John A. Robbins offers insurance for Terrible companies. Mrs. C. A. Carpenter left for Colt’s Junction after a day visiting. Mrs. C. M. Gibbons of Letts was hosted by friends, returning home on the Firefly. Mrs. L. E. Blake of Letts left after a day of city visits. Mr. and Mrs. E. Pike departed for Nichols after visiting in the city. Mary William and E. Tones left on the Firefly for Columbus Junction after attending to business. Wanted local talent for Amateur Performance at Family Theatre. George Nicola left for Nichols after visiting relatives and business. Robert Schenck, from Chicago, returns home for holidays to his parents at 611 Hast Ninto Street.

Wagner Mros Howard Kelly Nichols Nettle Taylor Letts Charles Johnson Tefry Clapp Hershey Bldg J. A. Jayne Nicholy Agatha Ryan Theodore Weller Lelvergide John A. Robbins Mra. C. A. Carpenter Coltbis Junction Mra. C. M. Gibbons L. E. Blake Mrs. E. Pike Selny Mary. William E. Tones Columbus Junction George Nicola Tie City Robert Schenck Chicago Robert G. Schonek Hast Ninto Street

Veteran trio anchors Busentine High basketball title bid

Ralph Lohr known as Plegy captains a veteran Busentine High five with Norman Elliott Gould and Davis forming the core. They have played together seven years, delivering strong offense and defense, aiding a likely fourth straight state championship as Tuozette and Rent add depth.

Te Vm Ralph Lohr Plegy Lohr Iowa Gate Ras Rent Henson Norman Elliott Tenv jJagt Davis Tuozette Rent Tage Busentine High School

Former Muscatine Man Making Good in Burlington Retail Plan

Otto Davis, brother of Mrs. B. Goldstein of 814 East Seventh Street Muscatine, long based in Burlington, is preparing remodelling plans for his Burlington stores. Aged about ten years in Muscatine, he led up to date retail improvements and curb-light support, aiming to create a top retail store on South Main Street with extensive building renovations next after the holidays.

Otto Davis Burlington Orchard City Davis B. Goldstein East Seventh Street Muscatine World 3 Main Street Plata

Widow Seeks Dower Rights in Bemis Estate Dispute

Mrs Terri Demis of Austin sues to claim dower rights in the Bemis estate after her husband Levi Bemis died leaving a $3 million will. The case involves allocations to heirs and a trusteeship for two sons, with an estate appraisal of about $293,177.27 and a projected dower of roughly $100,000. Judge Kingsley expected to rule at the hearing.

Terri Demis Austin Mian Austin Mian North Wear Levi Bemis Victor B. Bemis Frank Bemis

Elaborate Christmas Program At St Matthias Church

The St Matthias Catholic church in Christaing presents a Christmas musical program sung by the full choir with works by Mozart and other masters. Under Maude Ellis Starr the ensemble rehearsed for weeks. the 5 o clock Early Mass will attract many worshippers and the new edifice with lights will be on display. The program includes organ preludes, choral pieces, solos, duets, and a postlude, with Miss Laurentis Rolludd as organist and Maude Ellis Starr directing.

St. Matthias Catholic Christaing Morn Sheen Maude Bilis Starr Brent St.Matthias

Prizes Offered for Highest Red Cross Seal Sales in State

The Department of Tuberculosis of the state announces prizes totaling fifty dollars in one prizes for cities that sell the most Red Cross seals per capita. Awards vary by population: $25 for cities 20,000+, $15 for 5,000 to 20,000, and $10 for under 6,000. Also notes a medicinal ad for Electric W liters and Havercamp's Drug Store.

Ned Cross Lhe Department of Tuberculosis Town Towa Tawny Red Cross

Library to Add Gym Members Books in New Year

YAVLCA plans to open a strengthened Physical Welfare Library at the YMCA on New Year’s Day. Physical Director D Campbell has gathered a valuable collection on body building and aquatic sports, including works by George H. Cotsen and Henry F. Jennery, to aid gymnasium classes and fitness efforts. A Making Life Worth While and National Vitality are among titles, with Juvenile Delinquent and other social service writings also included.

Young Men's Christian Association D. Campbell George H. Cotsen Henry F. Jennery Chicago McFadden Phyelena Campbell Barton Society For the Promotion of Social Service M.C. A

December Auroran high school publication features stories and booster plea

The December Auroran high school publication shows the editors Emma Rosenberger and Florence Narvis guiding a 20 page issue with booster spirit and high standards. It includes Glenn M. Smith's Bob's Thanksgiving, an anonymous fairy tale The Seventh Book Agent, and MacSweeney's An Adventure of the Northern Woods, plus reviews and department notes by Nellie Houdek Lois St John and Paul Grigsby. A note on usage of we us and our appears amid editorial commentary. Sir Knights notice closes with De Molay Commandery No tonight.

Auroran Priptera Emma Rosenberger Florence Narvis Thas Glenn M. Smith Grand Theatre Bob Ranaway MacSweeney Robert Wahn Nellie Houdek Lois St. John Paul Grigsby

Lone Tree News Highlights Local Events And Changes

Preparations are underway for the X mas program and tree at the Methodist and Reformed Churches Saturday evening. The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church reports a successful sale, while Mrs Annie Eden slowly recovers from illness. Miss Myrtle France has returned to Long Beach California. Miss Ida Cotten left for Wellman and returned Friday. The marriage of Mildred Lang to Edwin Griffith of Mason City is announced for Christmas Eve at seven oclock. John Franco sold his residence to Lewis Holtz for six thousand dollars. The France cavalry plan to return to Long Beach California to settle there. Mrs Oxlevee has returned to Salt Lake City. Mrs John Browning, who had surgery at University Hospital, is recovering. J O Browning and children Robert and Hortense were town city travelers Monday. Mrs Frank Johnston and sister Eva Underwood traveled to Cedar Rapids Friday. The opening lecture course featured Charles Howard Platten, praised by attendees. Lone Tree High School baseball team will host a box supper and entertainment at Fisher Opera House on December 22.

Lone Tres Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church Annie Eden Myrtle France Long Beach Cal Ida Cotten Wellman Mildred Edwin Griffith Mason City Savenotelock John Franco Lewis Holtz France Oxlevee Salt John Browning University Hospital Browning Robert Hortense Town City Frank Johnston Eva Underwood Cadar Rapids Charles Howard Piattenbarg Trna High School Fleher Opera House

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