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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1912

Page

4

Orpheum Theatre Nears Weekend Close in Muscatine

The Orpheum Theatre may stay dark through winter as Third Street venue closes Saturday night amid losses from vaudeville efforts. Manager J C Bon notes uncertain future policy though Bernhardt films Queen Elizabeth play Friday and Saturday. A second show at 9 07 or 9 20 pm will aid clerks unable to attend early.

J. C. Bon Orpheum Theatre Third Street Theatro Muscatina Ben Orpheim Theatre Alghera Bernhardt Pictures Madame Barak Bernhardt Queen Elizabeth

Junction Couple Married In Columbus Junction

Miss Etazet Masenholder and Vernon S Hank wed at the home of Mr and Mrs George Masenholder in Columbus Junction. Rev A W McBlain officiated before relatives and friends. Ceremony followed by a five course supper. They depart for Chicago on a wedding trip and will reside on West Hill after December 25. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Gus Davidson and Miss Mary Huber.

Columbus Junction Bai George Masenholder Etazet Masenholder Vernons Hank A. W. McBlain Thhe M. E Tailora West Hill Ther Teft Chicago Hantt Gus. Davidson West Literey Mary Huber Muscatine

Des Moines Inter-Church Council Pa yors Appropriation

Des Moines Inter-Church Council urges a $30,000 appropriation for the health department of the state and supports the prison farm proposition as outlined by Attorney General Cosson. The council represents every church in the city.

Des Moines

Schools Close Today for 12 Day Vacation

The board of education reversed an earlier plan and granted a 12 day holiday for local public schools. City officials ordered principals to finish 1912 work by this afternoon as classes resume January 2. Teachers distributed Christmas treats and decorations appeared in many schools as hundreds of pounds of candy were prepared.

Board of Education J. D. Fulham Byard Tra H. McIntire

Santa Claus Dance For Children Charity In Santa Claus Dange

Christmas benefit dance planned at the Armory hall by the Koontz orchestra next Tuesday evening to raise funds for gifts to poor city children. Receipts beyond expenses go to a Santa Claus Partner-backed fund with names of eligible kids provided by the Journal, aiming to bring joy on Christmas Day.

Armory Hall Koontz Journal Santa Claus

A. M. E. Sunday School Officers Protest Christmas Treat

Officers of the A. M. E. Sunday School protest a posted appeal stating the church officers do not solicit funds for a Christmas treat for Sunday school children. The notice clarifies the denial published earlier in the week and emphasizes the church’s stance on the matter.

A. M. E. Sunday School A. M. HB. ‘Sunday School

Sunday School Expresses Gratitude for Raid Help

The Sunday school group thanks those who raided their organization and states that Christmas treats are arranged, with no outside aid needed.

Varsity Glee Club To Appear In City

The University of Iowa Glee Club performs this evening in the First Presbyterian church auditorium under the Ladies Aid Society. A varied program is offered as the group arrives for a fifteen day itinerary with this city hosting the concert.

University of Iowa Glee Club First Presbyterian Church Ladies' Aid Society of the Church

Local notices and event ads mingle in December listing

Mr. Arthur Johnson at the Princess tonight Advances dances in Moscow Saturday night Beat of music at the Moscow event Turkeys ducks chickens and oysters available from C E Richard and Sons Phone b4a8 Dancing School Christmas Eve December 24 at Armory Ball Ray noted tonight and Adv listed in the ad sheet

Moscow C. E. Richard & Sons Nmas Armory Ball Ray

Local Notes and Notices From Davenport Area

Ad listings include diverse foods at C. ib Richard & Sons with phone 648. Mrs Cynthia Lee of Fredonia left after a visit. Mrs R Dedekind of Fairport returned home on Firefly after a morning in the city. O Osterman from north of the city rode the fast train to Davenport to visit friends. Dancing school notice and Xmas Eve dance planned for Armory Hall. Mr and Mrs A H Nohlhammer of West Third announce the birth of a nine pound son yesterday morning.

Cynthia Lee Fredonia O. Osterman Davenport Armory Hall Ladv A. H. Nohlhammer West Third Street

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Iowa Glee Club The Presbyterian Church Christendom Vital Ae N. A. Nievel Jeweler Store of Quality Home Tea Company Pete Bee Siti Lab Koontz Orchestina Jay Robertson Morning Sun Rovertson B. C. Kaufmen Hag Fourth Street Mr. Eden Lone Tree Archigald and Leech Wapello Elmer Ogler Wai. Milla Wayne Neb J. Oats Myra J. Harris F. M. Latta ER. von Dresky 5. Overholt iMrs J. Lawis George Cavanaugh Atkinson Hew Slater D. O. Loy Loy State University Arthur Johnson Princess C. Ib Richard & Sons Les Geo W. Reuling
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