Ministers Prepare For Scrap Old Nick Session
Ministers gather for a workout in Tur A Gym today as part of the new Ministerial Association jam class led by Physical Director Farwel. After a brief business session, members discussed the possible postponement of Gideon Day to March pending word from Gideon leaders. Meanwhile a sale offers 1-3 off on fry sets at Lily Store.
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Farwel
Ministerial Association
Gideon
Maren
Ward
Gideons
Widow Granted Divorce and Custody in Hardship Case
Tillie Crabs mother of ten was granted a divorce and custody of all minor children after testifying that William Crafts abandoned support for nine years and abused her. She described him as inactive beyond washing and junk gathering, noting he sometimes gave me 17 to 40 cents and seized two dollars earned by the children. Several of her children remain with her, two are in reform, and she plans to support them without his help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Crafts
Tillie Crabs
Tee
New Cotton Ginning Record in 1914 Season
Census Bureau shows cotton ginned by Dec 12 reached 13,977,199 bales with expectations the total would surpass 16,270,000 bales. Washington dispatch notes a drop to exceed prior year totals by about 208,000 bales as December 13 figures close out the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassdaince Frese Lens
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Automobile Burks Despite Fire Damaging Dr Beveridge Car
A car owned by Dr. J. F. Beveridge at 1208 Mulberry Avenue caught fire in the garage today. The radiator and dashboard were severely damaged, and the blaze was quickly extinguished by the motor truck crew after alarm dispatch.
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J. F Beveridge
Mulperry Avenue
Death visits home of Albert Ruckheim
Mrs Albert Ruckheim died at her home 915 east Seventh street yesterday after illness paralysis. Native of Gerem or Germany past 71 years old, lived in this city a few years, survived by husband and one daughter Mrs Joseph Rue jawa of Parham street. Funeral services set for 2 pm tomorrow from the home with Rev John Haefner of the German Lutheran church officiating. Interment in Greenwood cemetery.
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Albert Ruckheim
East Seventh Street
Wilhel ‘Ruckheim
Geren
Avas
Sue
Joseph
Gerviges
John Haefner
German Lutheran Church
Greenwood
Joint Boards Inspect No 12 District Tour
Muscatine and Louisa county supervisors begin a seven day inspection tour of No 12 drainage district. They will personally inspect land to determine drainage benefits and barrier issues as they travel from Wapello to Lewisa and Muscatine counties.
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Boards of Supervisors
Muscatine
Lowisa
No. 12
Wapello
Lewisa
Land Inspection Seen Near Completion by Week’s End
Officials expect total land inspections to finish by week’s end as teams complete final checks. Strong emphasis on securing surveyed plots and finalizing documentation for all parcels involved.
Waterways Plan Shows New Commission Idea Raised
Washington Dec 34 The outcome of a four corner conference at the White House between President Wilson cabinet members and Senator Newlands is awaited. The session centers on Newlands river and harbor reforms and a proposed federal waterways commission and may influence action on the rivers and harbors bill. Newlands plans to press for action when the measure moves through Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
Newlands
Sparkman
House
Snow Aids Jobless in Chicago Shelters
Thousands of men who sought shelter in municipal lodging houses were given employment today by railroads and city services to clear streets and tracks of heavy snow. About 2,800 jobless workers sheltered in two lodgings and the Rufus Dawes hotel were ready for work, paid two dollars per day.
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Associated Press
Chicago
City Electric Nes
Rufus Dawes
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Ruthenberg Clothing Co
East Second St
Lavallier
Barnard's Jewelry Store
East Second Street
Paramount
Daniel Frohman
Gladys Hanson
Jesse L. Laska
Prirhing
Nick
MCA
Nody
Nim
Phe Olu
Ioman
Pitts
Lily
Ady
C. Cadle
Mrs. Till Chats
Grantet
Wonton
Quatody
Automobile
Dr. J. F. Beveridge
Albert
Ruckheim
Cowboy
Waterways
Work Commission
Detthof Hardware CO
Burns Wood
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