Christmas sales and social events in Grinnell area
Local notes describe Christmas trees and gifts at Thompson Bros Co and Nesper’s, furs at Reinemund’s, dance and music events by Grinnell Glee Club, and shopping mentions for residents including Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Hunn. Also listed are mortgage loans, fire insurance, sleighs, and holiday travel plans, plus upcoming concerts and church rehearsals.
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Thompson Bros. Co
Gunther's
Nesper's
M. W. Bsurlen
Grinnell Glee Club
Edward Davis
Fairport
Bac
Warry Metzger
Colyer Street
Roosevelt Meets Aiceng at Kampala Public Reception
The American hunting expedition arrived in Kampala and was greeted by Sumcommissioner F A Knowie. Col Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt traveled by car from Entebbe and joined a public reception at Government House. They later met King Daudi Chwa and visited Mill Hill Mission. The Grinnell Glee Club performs tomorrow night.
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Wormer
Kampala
Dee
F. A. Knowie
Roosevelt
Hatebhe
Entebbe
Col
Kermit Roosevelt
Government House
Hill Mission
Dandi Chwa
Uganda
Cherry Mine Survivor Brings Horrific Rescue Tale to Cherry
Giacomo Pigati, rescued from the Cherry mine disaster, tells a graphic account of the 20 who survived and the wall that guarded them from deadly gases. He recounts the eight days of confinement, thirst, rescue at surface, and the emotional reunion with family. He warns against returning to such danger and notes the mine remains sealed until January for further efforts.
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Pigati
Cherry Mine
Picati
Pigali
Cherry
St. Paul
Fire at Clinton Star Boiler works threatens plant
Clinton Iowa December 22 Fire broke out at the Star Boiler works owned by J T Cullen at about 7 pm. Three fire companies fought the blaze with five water streams. Origin unknown and loss is insured. Cullen could not estimate the total.
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Star Boiier
Town Evening Press
Clinton
Star Boiler Works
J. T. Cullen
Cullen
Woodmen Plan Installation Meeting on January 11
At a M W of A meeting held last evening plans were formed to install officers on January 11 and to hold a social session during the event. The installing officer is not yet announced and final arrangements remain to be made, with a further meeting on January 4 to finalize details.
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M. W. of A
Reductions on Our Handsome Overcoats Draw Crowds
Dozens of shoppers take advantage of a bold sale on overcoats as a clothier offers 10 20 and 30 percent discounts. The store stocks hundreds of stylish coats in black blue gray and velvet trimmed options including novelty military collars for men youths and children.
Mystery Still Baffles Police in Telephone Fraud Case
Two conferences between Chief Vannatta and Mrs. Frank Connell failed to reveal the guilty party behind mysterious telephone orders for goods received by Muscatine merchants. Police consulted the Tower Telephone Co but could not identify the calls. The destitute Connell family, aided weekly by the Eagles and Modern Woodmen, may not face prosecution as most goods were returned.
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Vannatta
Frank Connell
East Ninth Street
Towa- Telephone Co
Connell
Order of Eagles
Woodmen of America
Sioux City Rejects 25 Year Franchises Two to One
Sioux City voters rejected 25 year franchises for the Sioux City Gas & Electric Co. and the Sioux City Service Co. by a two to one margin. Unofficial tallies show 3,042 against and 1,629 for, a 1,473 vote deficit. The plan would have allowed the gas firm to sell its electric plant to the service company, granting each a monopoly.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Gas & Electric Co
Sioux City Service Co
Xmas Handkerchiefs Frim fc to 25¢ The Money Saving Store
The campaign against the franchise was led by the Tribune and a committee of citizens who argued that the rights of the people were not safeguarded. The store at 320 E Second offered specials as part of the savings effort.
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Gel
Cluse
Tribune
Harris Guilty of Robbery in Mayor Shooting Case
Cedar Rapids jurors convict J A Warris of robbing the Newberger home after proof he carried a revolver during the crime. He faces a life sentence, and the incident involved the shooting of Mayor Carmody in Cedar Rapids.
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Van
Carmody
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Evening Press
J. A. Warris
Newberger
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Toyland
Stephens’ Maze
Santa, Claus
W. 2Nd St
Kranz
Journal
Armory
Link Ostrander
Reinemund
Mary Hunn
Bilkey
Yrinvell Glee Club
Congregational Church
Choice & Per Cent
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Ave
H. W. Phillips
Fannie
East Fifth Street
Eldora, Ja
Thursdave
Grinnell
Sade Wilson
Prairie City, I
Alvina Wilson
John A. Robbins
Reinemund’s
William Curry
Joy
J. Taylor
Joy, Tl
Atkinson
Holly
Geo, Krang & Son's
U. S. Express
A. J. Reeves
Phillip Stein
Chestnut Street
Chicago
Frank Bowman
The
Owls
L. H. Dugan
Bloomington
Hershey. State Bank
U. B
Iowa
EB. Stevenson
Hershey
Klirt & Fesler, Hershey Bldg
Slippers Loggins
Gasper
West Second Street
Rogsevelt
Aiceng
Books For
Csifts
Wagner Bros. Book Store
Cherry Survivor
Muscatine
Red
Sleen Niffienlt
FiredOpejanins
David Bogard
Mrs. Connell
Ments
Frim Fc
Harris
Butzs Fair
Toys
China
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