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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

6

Letters From Muscatine Childr en Ask Santa for Toys

The Muscatine Journal reports hundreds of letters from poor children begging Santa Claus for Christmas joy. Patrons of Santa Claus are urged to contribute promptly to aid the welfare association and deliver gifts to needy youngsters.

Muscatine Chilthood Christinan Chuelltdran Santa Claus Poe Santa Clia Sante Chau Fe Santa Citas Sante Claus Pate Santa Chris Davorel Monsi Partnota Satta Welfare Association Het Wartiors of Santa Clats

Libhart Remains Interred After Local Services

Mineral services over the remains of Joly Libhirt were held in the afternoon at a local church. The Rev Newton Moore of Mutford Congregational Church officiated. The pallbearers were George and others.

Joly Libhirt Nendias

Notable Names Interred at Greenwood Cemetery Service

Interment was conducted for Norman Eiferk Rodolphe Bit ers John Diercky Christ Rutenvers and Woodward Priester in Greenwood cemetery, with a funeral service honoring multiple individuals. The fragmented notice lists several mourners and confirms interment at the local cemetery.

Permanent Writs Against Bootleggers in Davenport

Davenport Iowa December report says all temporary injunctions against bootleggers and illicit property will become permanent in town limits. Attorney General Conson reportedly approved bonds of 1009 dollars for properties where busts allow further bootlegging. Plan aims to permit operation for dugouts while avoiding prejudice to extending injunctions to permanent bans.

Davenport Gene Conson

Christmas Program By German Methodists Heard Sunday

The German Methodist Church will present a Christmas observance on Sunday evening December 9, with a program starting at 7 oclock. The choir and Sunday School will feature recitations, songs, and readings by a long list of named participants, including Miriam Zeld-Kochatian and Veron Whale, concluding with a church choir performance and a Good Night recitation.

Chinetmnas Observangs Uure Inate Methodiat Churen Mm O'Ehadk Marla C. Horwis Honkane Erwuot Exereive Waldod Prowinay Engeth Lemnkal Atold Praenner Willa Ttyaun de Hueventy Wierd Dolerekas Juana Paet The Jolly Meith Dorothy Moud Im Funek Sainte Lemke Gerenlea Jolly Loy Iizabeth Toffman Minnather Punok'x Chins Hagell Kraehner Anal Barrett Henrlotia Miller Mirtany Diareky Dialagua Tr Oush RY Funck Alvona Ikontig Tather Ketkaro Margaret Schone

Sycamore Street Paving Underway Despite Cold Weather

Workers clear packed snow on the Sycamore street block between Second and Third to prepare for the final paving. The Ford Paying company awaits a shipment of Qaphale to complete the tap coat, while city council debates if cold weather delays are avoidable.

Sycamore Ford Gounell Ancor

Redmen Start New Campaign at Lodge Hall Event

A local Redmen group launches a new membership drive at Redman Hall Agawpoclit Inkplyation. The grand lodge offers silver tridge prizes for each qualified member proposed before the campaign closes. The event includes an annual meeting and election of officers for the coming year.

Redmen Redman Hall Grand Lodge Hig Tome Society Che Redmutt Home Society

Indiana champions win eighth straight over Armour Mission

The Wilting Owls of Indiana extended their streak to eight wins with a 51 to 28 victory over Armour Mission on Wednesday evening. Water, center for the Owls, led scoring with strong interior play as the underdog Musklex faced a decisive defeat.

Wilting Owls Indiana Musklex Armour Mission Water Owls Lenfield Kons

Wiley Searches Ford Richley Thefts Charge

Local youths face charges in the theft of an automobile owned by W Crabaugh of Seventy Six township. Richley and Meyers Law were set to appear before Judge F J Lotta. One youth pleaded guilty and received six months in county jail. Richley fled and is sought by the sheriff awaiting arrest. The stolen car was used over several weeks and abandoned in South Dakota.

R. J. Wiley Dick Richly W. Crabaugh Richley Mey F. J. Lotte O8 & Rowgh B.D. Lotta Brohend Richlay South Dakota

Open Moose Lodge Social Evening At Second Street

A Moose lodge open social drew many members to the lodge home on Town avenue for an evening of card games billiards and refreshments. An indoor shooting match offered as the centerpiece with prizes of two large ducks per set. The event featured friendly participation and community fellowship.

Moose Lodge Second Street Town

Man Loses Money in Sights Trip Mystery

John Shelton, a Paxton Jr. retiree, arrived in Chicago with 1300 in currency and a note thought. He alleges Homee Max or Strub disappeared with the money. Police traced her to Indiana then Pittsburgh, leading to an arrest in Fort Wayne and a hunt by detectives to bring her back.

Chicago Wic John Shelton Paxton, Jr Clty Keo Tha Paltea Max Oorn Indlina Herhor Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Shore

Community Christmas Baskets Need $100 to Complete Fund

Generosity of citizens is appealed to for Christmas baskets to aid the needy. The Muskating Wolfie Angu stlation requests $100 to finish the fund, with funds to be distributed by the Woltara association and aided by the Tks lodge and city churches. Donations of any size are welcomed and should be given to daily newspapers or the welfare association before noon tomorrow.

Tks Lodge Stator Mina Almmerman Woltara Association Rtsalt Ago Reath Tida

Coal Shortage Bites Chicago Schools Before Christmas

Chicago schools lack coal to last the day as two contractors forfeit bonds totaling 90000. Officials hope new deliveries can arrive before January 8 when schools reopen, with actions aimed at easing the fuel shortage.

Associated Presa Lenacd Chicago Lng Agaerted Aharrely

Budapest names Paladin for Charles coronation

Budapest reports the Hungarian parliament has elected Count Tisza as Paladin and thirty six deputies to assist in the coronation of King Charles. Charles will arrive December 27 with the coronation set for December 30.

Budapest London Charles Tisza Ax Paladin Tisza Archduke Joseph Paladin

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