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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1911

Page

8

Christmas Cantata Featured By AME Church Program

The African Methodist Episcopal church presents a special Christmas program Sunday evening led by Mrs. Alice Thompson, superintendent. A Christmas Cantata closes the program with candy, favors, and light refreshments for all. Committees for purchasing and decorating are named, and a Christus celebration follows Xmas Eve at the church with Santa Claus and various named characters in the program.

African Methodist Episcopal Church Aliee Thompson Sont Glaus Santa Claus Burton Powell Uncle Same Pen Jolson Ragged Man Will—éar Moore Storm King Sam—Lestie Tom

View Church to be Dedicated in Kalona Sunday

A new Christian church in Kalona, built at $9,000, will be dedicated Sunday with three services at 9 45 am 2 20 pm and 7 30 pm Master of ceremonies will be W M Lockhart of Des Moines Clergymen will give addresses and a musical program is planned Wide attendance is expected as the project attracts local interest and the building is described as attractive and convenient.

Kalona Wm. J. Locktart Des Moines

Richeson Convinction Worse No Stand Trial Likely

The Rev Clarence V T Richeson, injured in self inflicted wounds, remains too weak to speak and unlikely to stand trial. Suffolk County Daily Chronicle reports his condition worsened last night as attorney William A Morse confirms the defendant, slated for January 15, is physically unable to endure the courtroom ordeal.

Boston Mass Clarence V. T. Richeson Suffolk

Wedding Roster Highlights Mason and Baines Alliances

A succinct society notice lists couples and kin involved in recent nuptials. Grooms Sylvia Mason and Alfs Mason are joined by Joys Eater Baines and Mabel Mason. James James and Trairles Genevieve Moore wed alongside Helen Tomlin, Viola Gomes, and Anna Loyd with pianists Mrs F A Groomas and Miss Clara Tomlin providing music.

Joys Eater Baines Mabel Mason Henrietta Lamb Sadie Loyd James James Baines Trairles Genevieve Moore Helen ‘Tomlin Viola Gomes Anna Loyd F. A. Groomas Clara Tomlin

Society Circle Sends Christmas Box to Muscatine Orphan

Eighteen members of the Colonel Harecircle met at Mrs H S Howe’s home to close the year with a lap supper and Christmas box for a Muscatine orphan at Davenport. Officers were chosen for installation January 4 and reports showed strong finances. Delegates were named to state meeting in June at Manon City. Notable musical program at Hirt & Fesley featured Frederick Gamble and B M Walker with piano and vocal solos. Young People's Union of First Baptist elected officers for the coming year.

Muscatine Colonel Harecircle H. 8. Howe E. Ninth Street Davenport Howe Manon City Lolla McGowan Addie York Mra Lillie Fisher Sacha Craddock Samuel Smedley Colonel Hare H. G. Howe Department of the Board of Administration Frederick O. Gamble Chicago B. M. Walker Hirt & Fesley Music Hall Bandel Thorn Rose Mr. Gamble Mr. Walker Toner Fleng Bartlett Wesll Anello Apollo Liebling Yale Schirtt Lucia-Sexiette Dowiserte Vietrola Anelle Silverbrook Poplar Willy Brahm Young People’s Union The First Baptist Church Frank Woods Chariles Heezen Sue “Lawrence Edith Raff PF. Walcott Oscar Brandt Gertrude Briggs Mae Shoemaker Anna Hendricks

High School Faculty Hosts Yuletide Party at Wembleys

Pleasant Lucas Street home held a Christmas gathering for the High School faculty and Seven class in honor of Rose B. Lewis of Penn College and Harold Wemble. Decorated with Yuletide motifs, the 40 guests enjoyed a three course dinner, social games, and music by Mrs. Cochran and Miss Eichelberger. A floral guessing contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Hintermeister and Mrs. Strigers. A correction notes Maude Marehall will present a reading and Caroline Richard a violin piece at an upcoming United Brethren church program.

J. M. Wemble Lucas Street Rose B. Lewis Penn College Oskaloosa Harold Charlotte Rosenberger Margaret Kemble Alma Hakesley Josephine Reesink Mildred Kemble Mem ‘Bera Henry Floffmeyer Rose Bil Burlington Road Company David Cochran Gladys United Brethren Church Caroline Richard Maude Marehall Wilton

Notice of Knights of Pythias Meeting at Work

A notice announces a Knights of Pythias meeting at the Work ip rank it Page location with details to follow.

Bresnahan Charges Bring Tension In Baseball Powers

August Herrmann said Roger Bresnahan filed ten charges against Charles Murphy during a dispute at the National League meeting in New York. Herrmann noted copies were sent to Ray Johnson and Thomas J. Lynch and no action will be taken before the January 5 commission meeting in Cincinnati.

Gincinnati Herrmann Jonal Baseball Commission Roger Bresnahan Charles Murphy Chicago National Baseball Club Ray Johnson Thomas J. Lynch Bresnahan St. Louis Murphy New York National Commission

Emperor Francis Joseph Recovers Favorably in Vienna

Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph making favorable progress in recovery from a recent indisposition. He is in excellent spirits with improved appetite and overall health, having walked about half an hour to the palace gallery, according to the latest palace reports.

Ausssia-Hungary Vienna Francis Joseph

Palace and Tomorrow Plan Outdoor Outlook If Weather Clears

A short note proposing stepping into the open air if the weather proves fine. The plan mentions Palace and tomorrow as guiding points for outdoor activity and timing.

Take No Chances With Your Money Ad Page Pitch

An investment warning urges conservative, proven options and highlights First Mortgage Iowa Farm Loans with a 5 percent return claim. The copy touts decades of customer safety, promising no loss of principal or interest, and invites readers to inquire by writing or calling for details.

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