Special Music at Catholic Church Christmas Mass
At the 5 o clock Christmas morning mass a special music program will be offered. Miss Rose Fayle is the organist with an elaborate program. The choir will be joined by E M Walker tenor Julius Pauchet violinist and Miss Eda Critz at the organ. Marzo s sixth mass in F minor will be sung and a full sequence of carols and chorale items will be performed by a large choir including Miss Laurentia Rolland Miss Elizabeth Fayle and other named performers.
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Rose Fayle
E. M. Walker
Julius Pauchet
Eda Critz
Marzo
Warren
Elizabeth
Walker, Leysen
Henry Fayle
Fred Kopp
Mr. Walker
Lambilotte
Walker
Helen Barry
Florence Hahn
Helen Sneichen
Elizabeth Fayle
Alice Spillane
Laurentia Rolland
J. P. Ley
Ice Gorge Forms Below Muscatine River Rise
River men report a Mississippi ice gorge below Muscatine near Gus Island causing a rise from 7.8 to 9.1 feet in three days. The stage, while unusually high for the season, is not yet dangerous, though another foot could threaten Muscatine Island. If it continues, dynamite may be used to disperse the blockage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Bogus Island
Muscatine Island
Burlington Gazette reports Twain medical tale humorously
The Burlington Gazette notes that the Chicago Tribune repeats Mark Twain's claim about his health as a humorous exaggeration. The report suggests Twain joked that his condition was "great ly exaggerate" and reflects on the public’s playful take.
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Burlington Gazette
Chicago Tribune
Mark Twain
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Broad Health Benefits
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as boosting red and white blood cells, protecting and restoring health. It lists cures for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness fatigue dyspepsia loss of appetite and general debility. Sold in liquid form or Sarsatabs chocolate tablets.
Wedding Takes Place At Noon In Letts Area
Andrew Shultz of Malcolm Iowa wed Miss Mabel Wilson at the home of her parents near Letts. The ceremony was by Rev W C Fry with about thirty guests and a four course dinner. The couple will live on Shultz’s farm near Malcolm. Mrs Shultz is a popular local teacher and niece of John Wilson of Muscatine. Guests from out of town included Miss Anna Wilson of Muscatine and Ira and Miss Margaret Shultz of Malcolm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Robert Wilson
Andrew Shultz
Malcom
Iowa
Mabel Wilson
W. C. Fry
Letts Methodist Church
Shultz
John Wilson
Muscatine
Anna Wilson
Ira
Margaret Shultz
Aged Woman Fractures Hip in Fall at Daughter’s Home
Mrs. C. R. Connor, 80, suffered a right hip fracture yesterday at her daughter Mrs. Henry Butz’s home, 327 West Second street, after a fall. Dr. A J Weaver attended, setting the fracture and keeping her comfortable. Recovery expected to be slow but outlook is hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Connor
Henry Butz
West Second Street
Connor
A. J. Weaver
Christmas School Program at German Baptist Church Tonight
The Christmas program and treat commence at 8 o'clock this evening at the German Baptist church. The event, run by the Sunday school, ends with a gifts presentation and a collection for the Louisville orphans' home. Notable recitations include Ella Rickhoff Louis Johnson Lillian Borchardt Chester Krese and many Tilgner family participants. Reverend A L Tilgner will address the children and young people after the program.
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German Baptist Church
A. L. Tilgner
Louisville
Ella Rickhoff
Louis Johnson
John Tiedeman
Lillian Borchardt
George Schaffer
Esther Brandau
Esther Miller
Elsie Krueger
Chester Krese
Verna Tilgner
Ruth Goess
Viola Tilgner
Lizzie Krueger
Harold Tilgner
Eddie Krueger
Victor Krese
A. L. Tilener
Orphans’ Home
Louisville, Ky
County Exhibit Wins First Prize At Davenport Show
A bushel of corn grown by E. A. Allbee and sons near Montpelier won first prize at Scott County corn show in Davenport. The winning exhibit stood beside corn from noted local growers, though Allbee and Sons faced strong competition.
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E. A. Allbee and Son
Montpelier
Scott County
E. A. Allbee and Sons
Davenport
Allbee and
Wallace's Farmer Prize Won by Montpelier Exhibit
The judge awarded the prize to the Montpelier exhibit for the Wallace's Farmer Prize Yellow Dent grain variety, marking an outsider victory in a judged competition.
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Montpelier
Wallace
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as the best and safest cough remedy for children. It claims to ward off croup bronchitis sore throat and stuffy breathing with no opiates or harmful drugs. Store on hand and refuse substitutes says A W Morgan druggists.
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Foley
A. W. Morgan
Committees Named by Circle for Christmas Baskets
Major John Circle's group named committees to visit the homes of the city’s poor and deserving and deliver Christmas baskets of food and provisions. South Muscatine committee includes Mrs. Sarah Spence and Mrs. Amanda Fisher. First ward committee lists Mrs. Wm. Zetler and Mrs. Sarah Geibel. Second ward members are Mrs. Gettert and Mrs. Norton. Third ward committee comprises Mrs. E. B. Lewis and Mrs. Maud McCord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Circle
South Muscatine
Sarah Spence
Amanda Fisher
Wm. Zetler
Sarah Geibel
Gettert
Norton
E. B. Lewis
Maud McCord
PUPILS TO ENJOY XMAS VACATION AT CITY SCHOOLS
Central schools including Jackson, Jefferson and McKinley held Christmas program exercises with recitations dialogues and songs. Jackson showcased elaborate department programs at Cedar Street while Washington observed Thanksgiving before. Decorations included evergreen wreaths flags and Christmas bells. Students to return January 3 after holiday break. South Muscatine and East Hill noted separately.
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Jackson School
Cedar Street
Jefferson
McKinley
Washington
McKinley School
Jefferson School
South Muscatine
East Hill
Catarrh Cure Promise Claims $100 Reward
Readers are told that a cure exists for Catarrh through Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad claims a constitutional treatment attacking the disease via the blood and mucous surfaces, offering $100 to any case not cured. It urges sending for testimonials and lists Toledo, Ohio as the address. Cited druggists sell the remedy for 75 cents.
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Ball
Hall
F. J. Chenfy & CO
Toledo
Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Offer Promises Cures
A promotional notice touts Pyramid Pile Cure with testimonials and a free trial by mail. It claims many readers were cured and urges sending name and address for a trial package, then orders from a druggist at 50 cents if it works.
Free Package Coupon Promises Trial Pyra mid Pile Cure
A filled out coupon offers a free trial package from Pyramid Drug Company Marshall Michigan. It directs recipients to mail their name and street address to Pyramid Building to receive the cure in plain wrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Legler and KemperWed in Simple Presbyterian Ceremony
Vernon Legler and Miss Lillian Kemper were married yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian Manse in a small ceremony conducted by Dr. J. N. Elliott. The couple, both prominent locals, were attended by Rhea Legler and Lila Kemper with Ray McCabe. They celebrated with a luncheon at the groom’s parents’ home and then traveled to their future home on the David Legler farm near Ardon.
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Lillian Kemper
Vernon Legler
J. N. Elliott
Rhea Legler
Lila Kemper
Ray McCabe
Legler
David Legler
West Seventh Street
B. Kemper
Stewart Road
Kemper
City
Ardon
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John Philip Sousa
Sousa
Franklin and Green
Ada Jones
Annie Laurie
Dunn Payne
John F. Burckhardt
Leo Fall
Elizabeth Wheeler
Harry Anthony
R. H. Beveridge
Fdison
Victor Herbert
James Thornton
Manuel
Mascot
Andraw
Monte Cristo
Kodar
Rabruna
Molly
Kerry Mills
Waitz
Byron G. Harlan
Lea Spencer
Suppé
Loiison
Sunshine Alley
Sally
Geo. W. Meyer
Billy Murray
Sweet Afton
J. E. Spilman
Metropolitan Quartette Bercense de Jocelyn
Godard
Jean Schwiller
Stanford
Thomas Chalmers
Kindly Light
Knickerbocker
American Symphony Orchestra
Emmaline
Wm. Jerome
Jean Schwartz
Maria Theresia March
J. F. Wagner
United States Marine Band
Edison Phonographs
Standard Records
Amberol Records
Grand Opera Records
J. P. Sousa
Bessie Wynn
Piantodosi
Manuel Romain
Victor Herbert & His
Manuel Klein
Greenland
Icy Mountains
Lowell Mason
Edison
Mary
Lawrence and
Godfrey
Harry Fay
John Kimmble
Eily Riley
Hubbell
Ting Ting
Tom Lemonier
Collins
Harlan
Howard
Klankenburg
National
London
Mabel McKinley
Dreamland
Leo Friedman
Ted Synder
Edward Meeker
Walter Rolfe
Weston and Barnes
Jack Pleasants
J. Fred Helf
Flanagan
Steve Porter
Kaiser Friedrich March
Carl Friedemann
National Phonograph Company
Lakeside Ave
Orange, N. J
Hirt & Kesler
Ade
Company
Hershey Building
Catholic Church
Mario
ST. Matthias Church
Sen
Bass
Messrs
W. J. Fayle
Michel Kennedy
Charles Logan
Phillip Ryan
Hood
Near Letts
Miss Mabel Wil
Elva
California
Fic Syrup Co
E. P. Day
East Second Street
Circle
Central Schools
Jackson
The
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Tri-City Loan Co
Brady Street
W. B. Corsets
Eimgarten Bros
Mai
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