Local residents return after school terms and holidays
The Miases Minnie and Ruth Best return home after months at Frances Shinet school in Mt Carroll Illinois and will spend the holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs Clinton Bear. Miss Lona Beat visiting Burjiston returns home. Mrs G Of McKibben and daughter Margaret depart Oak Street for Davenport to visit relatives. Miss May Nolte leaves West Filth Street for Chicago to spend holidays with her brother Arthur Nolte and friends.
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Minnie
Ruth’ Best
West Sixth Street
Frances Shinet
Mt. Carroll
Clinton Bear
Mias Loin Beat
Bur J Jisaton
May Nolte
West Filth Street
Chicago
Arthur’ Noyte
Midnight Service at Trinity Episcopal Church
Beautiful midnight service announced for Trinity Episcopal Church with a full choral communion, organ music, and festive anthems. Under Professor Robert J. Fones, the program features Beethoven and Handel works and a Prelude and Intermezzo in a seasonally arranged evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity “Episcopal Church
Struiner
Three Company Members Promoted To Noncommissioned Officers
An afternoon announcement by Captain H. Langera states that Frank C. Peata is promoted from corporal to sergeant Borman A. Zoug from private to corporal and Otto R. Matglia to corporal The captain notes the promotions reflect merit and believes the men will become efficient officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mambora
H. Langea
Frank C. Peata
Borman A. Zoug
Otto R. Mat Glia
Langera
President Justice Adopts League Ball In Muscatine
Frank Boyle of the Muscatine Baseball Club reports that President Justice has adopted the Goldsmith Ball for the league. Directors at the annual meeting in September left the decision to the president after considering other propositions. The ball’s use is notable with 38,309 hitters in the Western League last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boyle
Muscatine
Yantee
Beasor
Mrs. F. G. Richter Dies in Illinois
Mrs. F G Richter dies at Illinois City home after years of illness. She was thirty four, survived by husband I G Richter, father William Ranson, three sons William Joseph and Michael, and brothers Charles Ranson Molino Illinois and George Ranson. Funeral set for two o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Illinois City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Richter
Uinois City
Richter
I. G. Richter
William Ranson
William
Joseph
Michael Richter
1Ltnoly City
Charles Ranson
Molino, Til
George Ranson
Ilinois City
Institute suit on note for 125 dollars
A. W. Baunick faces a $125 promissory note suit in district court with Dr. D. H. Snoke listed as related party. Gus Napoutos also files a petition seeking dissolution of a partnership with Nick Parros as co-plaintiff, indicating civil action and partnership dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
A. W. Baunick
Denham Studio Promises Limited Christmas Photo Sessions
B Wada Denham Studio on Cedar near Becond offers Christmas photos with a limited number of sittings remaining before Christmas. The studio notes unusually good weather has allowed faster turnaround, urging early booking via phone 1097.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Wada Denham
Tra Tma
Foul play claim at Bowman cottage scouted by locals
Residents near Fairport deny any murder at the Bowman cottage citing no criminal act, while reports say the cabin was broken into multiple times with blood stains suggesting intruders stayed days and may have injured someone during entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
Per Gony
Fairport
Josal
Plage
Muscatine Man Returns to Iowa from New York Politics
James A. Farnsworth of New York City returns to Muscatine after six years abroad. He has been elected associate member of the Honest Ballot association, a group pushing clean elections in New York. Farnsworth, a Cornell graduate, also received an honorary L. L. D. from Columbia University this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
James A. Farnsworth
New York City
Muscatiine
Mira
Jiuliaa Parngworth
Farnaworth
Farneworth
Honest Ballot Association
Empire State
Talcott Williama
Vincent Astor
Frank Mungey
Gorge W. Perkins
Ir. Farnsworth
Association
Cornell University
Columbia University
Surety Named Defendent in Suit Filed Today
S. G. Stein named as defendant in a district court suit in Whitn Martha Bachmen seeks judgment for 1127.71 claiming she was legatee to the will of Mary J. Heaton and entitled to one fourth of the estate. The estate included 2000 dollars property sold and the gross, paid to H. D. Horst, then to the late executor Jerome J. Carskaddan. The untimely death of the executor halted payment to the plaintiff, and Stein now sues for the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.G. Stein
Whiten
Martha Bachmen
Ots
Jata
Mary J. Heaton
H. D. Horst
Jerome J. Carskaddan
Partnership Breakup Over Candy Store Dispute
A Wilton street candy storefront faces a dispute as two partners part ways. Parroe reportedly withdrew from the business, prompting a receivership request to settle the affairs and protect creditors while the shop continues or is restructured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Parroe
Biusinénd
Refused Check Sparks Police Hunt in Muscatine
Police seek Ray Leland after a $12 check signed R V Meigs was refused at Muscatine State Bank for signature mismatch. Leland, staying at European Hotel, fled city. forged check possible. Rev R V Meigs travels to Muskogee. authorities warn merchants about similar forgeries.
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R. V. Meigs
Charles W. Anson
Farmera
Cedar Street
Ray ‘Leland
Muscatine
X¢Land
R. V
Meigs
Muskogee
Okla
Leland
Fey
First ‘Baptist Church
Ieland
Chicago
Gong
Bara
New Bridge Intact After Mishap Denial
City Engineer Charles Young issues statement denying reports that the foundation of Monroe Street Bridge failure caused mayoral action. He says the mishap involved the abutment of the old bridge now in use and the new bridge remains in excellent condition with no damage. Traffic continues over Monroe Street as work proceeds on the replacement structure.
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Monroe Street
Koehler
Charles Young
Young
Call to Abolish Hay Market and Move City Hall
Editor urges voters to weigh plans for site of a city hall and the hay market. He argues the hay market is unnecessary, unsightly, and hampers progress, asking if farmers should dictate location and urging removal if law allows. He questions annual hay and produce market figures and taxpayer benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tournai
Cheely Bell
Muscatine
Juy
Harvey Stock to Reopen Christmas Day in Muscatine
Harvey Company announces new stock plays for the Orpheum Theatre in Muscatine. The Harvey Stock, freshly stocked from the East, brings The Lion and the Mouse and a string of classics including Under Two Flags and Camille. New leading players Gordon Hamilton, Richard Cramer, Enid Dello, and Josephine Worth join veteran cast for a top midwest stock company season at popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harvay
Dr Orr
Orpheum “Theatre
Harvey Stock
East
Orpheum
Lurvey
Camille
Pala
Boma
Gordon
Amilton
Wen
Hervey
Richard Cramer
Enid Dello
Josephine Worth
New York
San Francisco
Muscating
Middles
Muscatine
Harvey Stock Company
Bis
Muscatine Men Held On Bootlegging Charges
Neroy Tokngom of Muscatine was bound over to the April term of the federal grand jury under a $600 bond on a bootlegging charge. Leesa Lutz, also of Muscatine, was bound over on the same bond. Three more bootlegging cases from Muscatine are scheduled to come before the commissioner on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Trade in Tinker Deal Ends With Brooklyn
December reports a conference between Brooklyn president Charles Ebbets and Cincinnati president August Herrmann. Tinker will move to Brooklyn for 15,000 dollars with 10,000 more payable after signing. Cincinnati gains options on Yingling for 6500 and Moran for 4000, plus Dick Egan to Brooklyn for 3000, with options expiring January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Charles Eipets
Brooklyn
National Languelua
Angust Herrmann
Gincinnati Club
Ebbets
Herrmann
Tinker
Yingling
Morin
Dick Egan
Brooklin
Moran
Woll
Fragmentary Capitol Hearing Sketches and Names
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a Capitol hearing with Representative Taylor presenting a bill on fish experiments and mining, a secretary involved, and discussions of appropriations. Garrison and Howe are named among attendees, with references to managers and administration currency. The text is incomplete and cites dispute over points and timings.
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Fouse
Appoint
Senate
Pointe
Taylor Orado
Howe
Administration
Cantatas and Christmas Program At Local Churches
Several Sunday schools plan Christmas entertainments featuring cantatas. The United Brethren and First Baptist churches will present shows this week with gift distributions for children. The First Presbyterian and Trinity Episcopal churches also host holiday programs and a carol service. Grace Samuels chairs a committee coordinating the First Baptist event. Gifts to children will be distributed during these observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
First Baptist
Christian Association Sunday Service and Local Social Notes
Sunday service at the Christian Association at four o clock led by Miss Liella Taylor secretary. Florence Ruthenberg will read a story by Van Dyke while an eight woman chorus will sing an anthem. After the service a social tea will follow. Mrs. James Mayes hosted the Friday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home on Went Third Street with Light score won by Mrs. E. K. Tyler and guest prize to Mrs. Will Hoffman, tea refreshments ended the gathering. The thirteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Kent was celebrated with an informal program and oyster supper at their Lucas Street home. An invitation went out for a six o clock dinner for Indianapolis guest Mrs Ida Purdan at Pine Street for Miss Josephine Kersey of Indianapolis visiting Muscatine friends. Chocolate decorations will be used for Blocta Chapter’s gathering on December 22. The Ladies Aid Society met at the German Evangelical church corner Ninth and Grace. no German school this week. Lectures and sermons noted for the week with a focus on caution against haste and rushed legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Association
Liella Taylor
Association
Will Hoffman
E. P. Kent
Fon Lucas Street
Frang. Burrows
W. H. LeMar
Clare Gleeregen
Wiliam Nyenhuis
William Hartman
Indianapolis
Ind
Ida Purdan Las
Pine Street
Miss -Josephine Kersey
Indianapolia
Muscatine
Senator Works moves to repeal Hetch Hetchy bill
Washington December 20 Senator Works introduced a bill to repeal the Hetch Hetchy water grant to San Francisco noting it was passed by a strong but insidious lobby. President Wilson signed the grant only yesterday, the senator said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Washington
Works
3Wilson
Non union workers stoned at Seattle
In Seattle Washington stones were thrown at non union teamsters in the Wright district today. No large gatherings or strike sympathizers were reported. Thirty emergency police were sworn in as unemployment in town prompted an increase in the regular force per police edict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Reight
Constitutional amendment to stop polygamy proposed
Washington December 20. Senator Weeks of Massachusetts introduced a constitutional amendment to prohibit polygamy at the request of many citizens of his state who believe polygamy exists. The judiciary committee will hold a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Weeks
Massachusetts
Judiciary Committee
Iowa Legislator McCullough Dies in Dubuque Home
Dubuque Iowa December 20 M F McCullough representative from Dubuque County in the Iowa legislature died at a home here today after several weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dubuque
Dubuque, Ta
M. F. McCullough
Duebuqué County
Christmas Dinner For Young Women’s Group
Members of the Stinnehahag campfire unit of the Young Women’s Christian Association enjoyed a six warelock dinner party Sunday evening. Miss Luella Taylor hosted at the association rooms on West Second Street, with a 6 o’clock seating. Centerpiece featured a large “new ball” shaped arrangement and red ribbons tied to places, red candles adding a festive touch, and gifts attached to the streamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Luella Taylor
West Second Street
Candidate's Gaffe at Election Sparks Mockery
A parliamentary candidate faced ridicule after misquoting a proverb during English remarks. The opponent teased that relying on Magne and Verltaa foreigners would barely prevail, with ballots ultimately deciding the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Létin
Magne
Verltaa
Disbanding of YWCA Classes for Holiday Season
The Young Women's Christian Association plans to disband educational and other classes during the holidays due to many activities. Classes will be renamed after the holidays. Miss Lyella Taylor plans a quick trip to Emporia Kansas. Mina Tirsa Dine Dale, extension secretary and cafeteria director, left for Galena Al to spend a week. She was joined by Miss Ida Dinsdale, a focal high school instructor. A special Christmas Vesper service will be presented by the Young Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyella Taylor
Plana
Emporia
Kansas
Future of Yettowatona Park Preserved for Future Generations
The Yellowstone park may become a valuable medium to preserve the old wild animal life of the plains and mountains for future generations. Proper management could supply and propagate animals that would otherwise pass away, ensuring they are remembered by posterity, not just as names and illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yettowatona Park
Yellowstone Park
National Park
Curtain Care Advice Sparks Intrigue in Old Magazine
A fragment from New Old Curtainia hints at a home remedy using ochre powder dissolved in tar to restore old white curtains to a pale ecru. The piece also references a lawyer’s duty to reveal the whole truth and questions about money hidden in a case, suggesting a reflection on truth and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jook Iike
National Magazine
Fragmented garbled OCR summary
A damaged newspaper item presents unreadable text fragments with unclear names places and dates and no discernible event. The readable portions offer no concrete facts to summarize.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
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Jefferies
Beethoven
Madyn
D. Owen Jonez
Peat Judy
Smart
Justice
F. G. Richter
Illinois
B. Wade Denham
Fanport Tre- 1
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Parsons
Browman
Ray Teland
Fanners. Hovel
Hoffman
Muzcatine
Particuslar
Armaan
Koting
Harvey Company
Congress
House
Harry Luellen
West 2Nd Street
Blocta
George Gebhardt
Fret Hann
Edward .Gremmel
Ladier Aid Society
We Church
Fonpee
Firth Gnaceam
H. Echwab
Parsonnege
Ald Snciety
Society
Brotherhood of Americas
Meers
Art
Bali
Sting Teomen
Wacom
Laura Doweell
Ingraham
Feremen
SLEE
Talks
East Front Furest
Mt Gaily
Via Brothers 13
Clay
Las
Bes
St and Hers
Andrar
Calvin Dalbats
Boots
M. Miller
P._C. B. MUSCATINE
Richie
Renls
Chas
Nanh
Peres
Gusele- Mull
Modern Brotherhood of America
Weninre
Yeoman Hall
Anil’ Tinnding Alwava Weloatna
Pranttent
W. C Bixvy
Ses Oiean
Rorst Satorrors
America
Ure
Emma "Hoetfitn
Oracle
Mi Meyer
Mra
Myrtie Kirk
Reonrdat
Cmeets
Bagley
Nellie Lucas
Ecard Keeper
AB & Wwapouamrzas
Ehrlbey Norman Port-Ne
Mosid
Memorial Ball Court
Taiting
Welcoms Hers ‘Mann Yoidt
J. HK Carl
Wired
Falere Raver Sachem
Amertos
R. Amilong
J.cayda
Encona
Ana Feurte
Monsante
Mia
Edith Rider
Emme Manlave
Colcwece
Ladrent Councel
Ball Corner Town Ave
J. F. Devitt
G. Ke
W. Meyers
Featernal Dawkerd
Yeoman Mall
Bloomington
Redman‘s Grocery
Cormer Becons
Chestnut Street
Kona
Fred W. Lewis
Georgs Scholten
Muscatine Lodge No. B
WD Ayneraon
Rebmel
Faole Lodge
Helier
Waltoe
Dolaen
Fin ' Inder
Lodge
Kietner
N. G
Daniel Borgstedt
Secre
SmTe OF Ferrers
Avenine
Tladoe
Lee
P. Hebard
J. Roy Rantere
Ean
Tows Avenue
Discovery
W. Bi. Patterson
Wellington
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