Local notices and visits fill town day
Mra Bert Hoy of Letts visited the city yesterday returning home on the firefly. Mra Jacop Stieltzer departed for Moscow after visiting in the city. Mrs George Baker of Ataligen was here yesterday returning home on the Wilton train. Dennis Dwyer of Wilton visited in the city yesterday. Mig Viola Worrell left for Atalisen after visiting friends. Misa Bertha Millar of West Liberty was here yesterday returning home on the Wilton train. Miss Hatfield departed on the firefly for Wapello after shopping. Mrs J A Owens left on the firefly for Columbus Junction after visiting. John Ryan and Miss Mariot Ryan left for Cedar Rapids after Eugene Ryan's funeral. Mrs Howard Williams went to Columbus Junction after visiting. Robert Jackson returned from Town City for the holidays while attending the State University. William Randall returned from Town City for holidays to visit his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Snyder
H. Richard & Sons
Bert Hoy
Letts
Jacop Stieltzer
Moscow
George Baker
Ataligen
Dennis Dwyer
Wilton
Mig Viola Worrell
Atalisen
Trienda
Misa Bertha Millar
West
Liberty
Xtra
Tames Hatfield
Wapello
Apply
J. A. Owens
Columbus Junction
John Ryan
Mariot Ryan
Cedar Rapids
Eugene Ryan
Howard Williams
W. S. Morton
Firat
Nat'l Bank
Robert Jackson
Town City
State University
D. V. Jackson
West Third Street
William . Randall
State University of Town
M. Randall
West Fourth Street
Absent Alderman Docked Wages For Missed Council Sessions
Oliver C. Wilson, socialist alderman from the Third ward, was docked for missing meetings. Of 46 council sessions in nine months, he attended only 12. An assignment dated December 14 at Muscatine covers a $75 salary adjustment for three months, with payments routed to Alder man Montgomery. Local records show several absences and uncertain presence at meetings and committee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver C. Wilson
Third Ward
Whlgon
Iim
Cornellia
Wilson
Aince
Montgomery
Muscatine
Council
Firemen Granted Service Papers to Five Muscatine Heroes
Five Muscatine fire department members were honored by the city council for extended service in volunteer companies. Certificates were issued to A. Bollman May 7, 1901, B. L. Chaurkoin May 18, 1901, G. B. Fuller February 3, 1892, J. A. Bloom February 3, 1891, and C. H. Wilmering February 3, 189? The certificates likely will be presented during the Champion Hose Company’s thirty-seventh anniversary celebration early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Fire Department
Champion Hose Company
A. Bollman
B. L. Chaurkoin
Champion Hooks& Ladder Company
G. B. Fuller
A. Bloom
H. Wilmering
Winning Vaudeville Bill Seen Again at Family Theatre
The B Alyn Warner players deliver a balanced, entertaining program before the holidays. The trio rivals Warner for laughs with witty lines and charm, while Equille closes the show with strong crowd-pleasing acts. The audience responded with restrained laughter and hearty applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Alyn Warner
Akit
Warner
Equille
Acrobat’s Handstand Feats Delight Audiences
The performer showcases adept hand walking with refreshingly positive displays. Spectators applaud as athletic balance and control stun onlookers, spotlighting a rare talent.
Fire Districts Debate Leads To Roofing Display Rule
City council debated fire districts and roofing standards. A new rule requires permit applicants to show a sample of roofing to the city engineer. Officials note builders erect structures without permits, violating building regulations, and may face costs to complete work. John A. Robbing promotes fire insurance options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trig
City Ensineer
Young
Moose Public Installation Planned by Local Lodge
A Moose meeting last evening formed a five member committee led by Nicholas Meyera to plan a public installation in January. The event is described as the most elaborate in recent years with extensive preparations and a conference to outline the service program. The session drew a large attendance and focused on open installation plans for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose
Nicholas Meyera
New Addition to Cemetery Accepted by City Council
The City Council accepted the Addition to the City Cemetery located on the hill near the Memorial Chapel. The new plot contains over 300 lots with grading finished and other work underway. Burials have already taken place there. prices for lots will be set at a forthcoming committee meeting, with the new scale higher than the old $35 to $55 range.
Christmas Program of German Baptists at Church
Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock the German Baptist Sunday school will present a Christmas program led by Superintendent Andrew Johnson. The roster includes organist Miss Viola Tilsner, a school song, scripture reading, prayer, and a welcome. Participating children include Nora Krueger Esther Miller Arthur Johnsen Lillian Johnson Blanche Mucha Murray Mucha Elsa Krueger Emil Pacis Esther Brandau Lillian Carstensen Louis Johnson Hazel Brandau Frieda Carstensen Lillian Borchardt Katheryn Borchardt and Elmer Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
German Baptist Sunday School
Viola Tilsner
Nora Krueger
Esther Miller
Arthur Johnsen
Lillian Johnson
Blanche Mucha
Murray Mucha
Elsa Krueger
Emil Pacis
Esther Brandau
Lillian Carstensen
Louis Johnson
Hazel Brandau
Frieda Carstensen
Lillian
Katheryn Borchardt
Louis Krueger
Lulu Carsten
Xen
Elmer Johnson
Lang-Chorus Christmas Concert By Rickhoffs
Miss Lillian and Miss Mabel Rickhoff lead the Lang-Chorus in a Christmas concert featuring seasonal songs. Carl Borchardt vice superintendent presided at the collection and presentation of gifts, with AQ invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian
Mabel Rickhoff
Lang—Chorus
Carl Borchardt
Elfts
Wife seeks divorce after husband plans funeral and life policy
Mrs Catherine Foy of Washington Virginia filed for divorce citing her husband invited relatives to her funeral and spoke of investing the insurance money. She says he walks the floor at night and threatens to die by his own action, claiming distress from the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
Hes Moines
Catherine Foy
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Boston Cooking School Magazine
Tia
BC Daily
Jaquis Myc. Co
Chicago
O. C. Wilson
East Second Street
Mond
Nierel & Son
Ideal ” Jewelry
Family Theatre
Alyn Warner
Conneil
Reliable
John A. Robbing
Royal ‘Candy Kitchen
East Second St
Moose
Nick Meyera
Andrew Johnston
Aern
Ryan Bros
Town
Arkansas
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FMMEL
Clark
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