Indicted by Grand Jury in Taree Case
The November grand jury returned indictments against three individuals including Glenn Bryant for breaking and entering and David Seattlemire for intent to inflict great bodily harm. Special Officer Bottlemire, a South End resident, faces charges after an assault on John Richley amid labor disputes. Bryant and Bryant were arrested earlier this week for breaking into a car at the local Red Road yards and taking merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Bryant
Jameg Bryant
David Seattlemire
Vassal
Bottlemire
South End
John Richley
Booth Muscatine
Bryante
Letts High School presents His Uncle John at opera house
Letts Ia December 21 Letts high school staged H R Woodman's three nat play His Uncle John. Cast included Jack Sanderson Ralph Runpon Nella Holmes Sinderson Vivian Gipple John Van Courtland Bert Allison Mise Beulah Harrington and others. D O Thompson obituary notes him died December 18 1911 in Chicago. Funeral held at Letts U B church February 2 at 2 pm.
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Letts
Letts Opera House
Letts High School
H.R. Woodman
John
Jack Sanderson
Northwestern
Ralph RunPon
Nella Holmes Sinderson
Vivian Gipple
John van Courtland
Ger
Trade Vincent
D. O. Thompson
Chienko
DB. O. Thompson
Harry
Harley Mason
Mra. Swiney
Chicago
W. Hoopes
Bond
Muscatine
Sheilasvargernd
Rosa Lacye
R. Lacey
A. C. Kelly
M. Molsherry
Columbia Junction
C. A. Lacey
Keota
Towa
Meyers
Dan McKay
H. W. Baker
Pat
Jerry Murphy
Roy
Fred Dunham
Vanella
Misa Beulah Eason
Mies Beulah
Rea
Boymour
7. B. Smith
Joseph Bromley
Lincoln
Neh
F. B. Idle
George Basley
Rock Island
Cranston
F. E. Smith
Nellé
Shallabarger
Bert DeWitt
Sam Latta
Kenneth McColm
Adams Bros
Grandview
Charles
John Brown
Seatle, Wash
M. L. Brown
Marshall Field Merganthe Establishment
D. C. Thompson
J. T. Thompson
Latts
A. & Thompson
Columbus Junction
Slaters
Damine
Jean
Harley. Mason
British Japan mediation aims for monarchist comfort in China
State Department report cites Washington inquiries into proposed mediation while British and Japanese officials seek a popular approval based government. Brigands rob an imperial convoy at Harbin taking 850,000 in bullion as Japanese troops move toward Hankow to guard consulates.
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Hankow
Estes
The
State Department
Washington
Jupan
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Ching
Imperial
Harbin
Manchuria
Kirin
Washington, D. C
Thess
Hanstow
Postmaster McNutt to Play Santa for Local Child Letter
A fragile note from a South Muscatine boy asks Santa for simple gifts and shows a touching wish list. Postmaster McNutt plans to act as Santa, delivering the letter to the dead-letter office while ensuring the boy gets assistance.
Livery Runaway on East Second Street
Local news reports a runaway livery incident on East Second Street causing a near miss with freight cars and injuries to Mrs Barr. The item also notes visitors and social happenings including Bellvue residents and Christmas plans in Ottumwa.
Christmas Dinner and Party at G. Townsley Home
A large society Christmas gathering will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G Townsley at 108 Spruce Street for about sixteen relatives and friends. The event features a four course Christmas feast around noon, an Indian basket centerpiece, and a Santa Claus gift exchange.
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Ownsley
Townsley
Spruce Street
Sant Uleus
Tg, McVery
Freeport
A. O. Atherton
Chicago
Drew Milter
Amos
William Randieman
Grandview Avenue
McVeay
Joseph Murphy
Ictla Son
Town City
William Cassidy
East Pirth Street
W C A Notes Christmas Vesper Service Announcement
Sunday's vesper service will be a special Christmas service at 4 p.m. with a social hour to follow. An invitation is extended to attend both the Christmas service and the social time. Rooms will be closed on Christmas day and no meals will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usta
Special Announcement From Street Railway Company
The Street Railway Company announces a midnight service to Trinity Episcopal church on Sunday night December 4. A special car will depart from the West Hub and Mulberry Avenue at 11 45 and arrive at Trinity church at 12 90 midnight. The same schedule applies to the East Alll line if sufficient applications are received. Fare is two ten cent green tickets each way. Citizens railway and light company.
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Street Railway Company
Trinity Splacopal Church
Mulberry Avenue Noes
Trinity Church
Waltox Room
Citizens! Railway& Light Co
Christmas Morning Service at Grace English Lutheran Church
A special Christmas service will be held Monday at 10 o'clock with a musical program and a sermon by the pastor. Sunday includes Advent activities, Sunday school at 9:30, a Christmas lesson, morning worship at 10:46, and an evening program at 7:30 featuring the Angela Chorus and a Christmas tree for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace English Lutheran Church
Agnopocemiente
Matthew
Pioneer of River Junction Passes at 83
Henry Walker 83, longtime Johnson county pioneer, died Friday after a two week illness at University hospital. Born in Ohio in 1825, he moved to Iowa at age 12 near the confluence of the Iowa and English rivers, later owning over 120 lands along the river junction area. He lived in the same region for much of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Henry Walker
Johnson County
Des Moines Lawyers Face Disbarment Proceedings
Des Moines, Dec. 23. Disbarment proceedings were started in district court today against Silas B. Allen and W. T. Maxey, two well known Des Moines attorneys. Allen was a former mayoral candidate in the last city primaries. The charges of serious nature were read in open court by W. G. Harvison, chairman of the grievance committee of the Des Moines Bar Association, with their professional conduct under investigation for many months.
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Des Moines
Desaioines
Silak B. Allen
W. T. Maxey
Allen
Jn Open
W. G. Harvison
Manager Remembered by Heinz Workers with Diamond Pin
G. A. Bartlett, manager of the Heinz pickle works here, was the recipient of a pleasant surprise today when employees presented him with a diamond stickpin. Bartlett is popular with the workers whose esteem was shown by the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinz Company
G. A. Bartlett
A. J. Heinz Pickle Orks
Bartlett
Romance Sparks New Musical Studio in Muscatine
Grace Buedefeldt and Harry A. Keenler formed the Harry A. Keesler Studio in the Hershey building after meeting in Minola. Buedefeldt, a pianist and diamond medal winner from Chicago Musical College, will teach piano, while Keenler handles vocal, harmony, and history. The couple arrived in Muscatine recently to start their venture.
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Onera
Ion
Muscatine
Ita
Grace “Buedefeldt
Harry A. Keenler
Minola Metropolia
Buedefeldt
Pittsburgh
Keesler
the Opera
Mber
Hecht
Harry A. Keesler
Hershey
Chicago Musical College
Alet da
Recital Highlights At Winton With Miss Olive Burrows
An afternoon recital in Winton featured Miss Olive A Burrows and fellow pupils performing a seasonally decorated program. Listings include Marche Triomphine, Barcarolle, Waltz of the Flowers, Bridal pieces, and Schumann arrangements. notes mention a memorial service in Chicago for Willis Craix and local residents traveling for Christmas visits.
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Olive A. Burrows
Tscory
Poth
Marehe ‘Triomphine
Berths Nolte
Miss Burrows
Rosewlx
Salvation Army to Provide One Hundred Christmas Baskets
Captain Miller plans Salvation Army distribution of one hundred food baskets for needy families. Donations have been generous but additional contributions are welcome before Monday to ensure all names secured receive aid.
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Salvation Army
Christmas Mass Repeated at St Matthias Parish
Mrs. Maude Ellis Starr, soprano and choir director at St Matthias Church, announced that Christmas Mass will be repeated New Year's morning at 9 30. The service will include Mozart pieces, the benediction with John Barry singing QO Salutaris, and the grand Tantum Ergo by Lambilotte, followed by Te Deum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Ellis Starr
St. Matthias Church
Nejd
Mozart
John Barry
Lambilotte
Revered pastors lead sorrowful homecoming service
Rev. Stark assisted by Rev. Barker of the MLE church conducted a funeral service. Floral offerings were lavish, including a mammoth spray of red roses. The choir featured Mosars and several named participants. Pallbearers listed among the community mourners extend sympathy to Mrs. Thompson and family.
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Stark
Barker
MLE
Cna
Tha ‘Remeinder
Mosars
Or. Parkens
T. Q. Coder
Li B. Parsons
Ethel Stark
Turkington
Aa M. Garrett
Ulric Garrett
Helmer Parenas
Jonn.Werink
J. H. Latta
Thompson
Wedding Guests and Holiday Homecomings In Burlington
Local notes report Lydia Gotham and Miva attending a wedding while relatives visit and reside for the holidays. McGilvary returns home to upend the holidays as Geof ricks plans business dealings. Family guests include Glen Miller and the Danekin family at Belle Plains, with Kerett Haine and Raymond Heabjner visiting Mason City as Bertha Rynearson returns from Davenport for Christmas.
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bin Wite
Dna
Ainter
Lydia
Gotham
Woot
Glen‘ Miller
Daveepport
Christ‘mas
M. R. Danekin
Belle Plains
C. M. Marshall
Kerett Haine
Raymond Heabjner
Mason City
C. A.rivers
Bertha Rynearson
Davenport
Christmas Eve Shopping Crowds Fill Streets
Stores thronged with eleventh hour shoppers from morning to night. Merchants report brisk Christmas trade as out of town patrons join locals, shelves emptied and tables cleared amid bustling preparations.
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Mae
Will Patc
Christmas Visits and Local Holiday News in West Liberty
West Liberty Illinois December dispatch lists residents traveling for Christmas visits and holiday activities. Miss Gladys Wright travels to Gadar Rapids. several locals, including Mrs. Ady and Mrs. McIntosh, host a 500 club party. schools close for two weeks of vacation with Christmas exercises.
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West Liberty
Gladys Wright
Gadar Rapids
P. G. Wright
Mildred Phelps
Downey
B. Ady
South Columbus Street
D. &. McIntosh
Welabire
Davenport
Sam Rose, Jr
Lancaster
Macy Campbell
Ames
Mr. Campbell
Tol Close
Erbal
Sills
Glose
Roy Stevens
Twin Falls
Ida
W. J. Stevens
O' Mise Gertrude
Lone Tree
J. W. Rhodes
T- Seaton
Lucy Terrill
Sheridan
Wyo
Pearl Promst
Mesdames L
Waterers
Ataigsa
Iva Stenbaugh
Wilkie Durkee
Yiis
Laura Procter
Towaly
W. Kimberley
Pavenport
Mire
Rosanna Tryon
New Haven
Conn
Mise
Kate Brown
Myra
Blanche Potter
Stoker
Henry Dixon
Clinton
Abbott
Henry L. Mosher
Muscatine
Cheater Beach
Davenzers
Chester Kelly
Ming Helen Fisher
Miks Bine Thomas
Weat
No Gymnasium Classes Observed Christmas Day
Physical Director Campbell announces that the Young Men's Christian Association gymnasium will suspend class work on Christmas Day. About 20 classes would be assembled on Christmas Day and resumed as usual on Tuesday, with no attendance in gymnasium classes on that holiday.
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Young ‘Men's Christian Association
Campbell
Tueday
Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store Report
Brief item notes a 25 point reference tied to Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store with unclear context on liver function and travel stoppage filings related to Dr King’s New Life Pills. Names and concrete actions are fragmented in the OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilad
Dr. King
New Life
Easy Regulators
Havercamp
Morse's Condition Raises Alarm Over Banker Morse
Atlanta reports indicate New York banker Morse must regain freedom soon or die, after a conference of local physicians and military surgeons at Fort McPherson. Washington sent no confirmation on Morse's extreme condition as Taft plans close oversight despite Attorney General Wickersham's absence.
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Atlanta
Horee
New York
Washington
Fort McPherson
Washington, D. C
Charles W. Morse
White House
Taft
Morse
Wickersham
Colon
Muscatine North South to Build Depot in Burlington
The Muscatine North and South railroad plans a new Burlington depot with offices and passenger facilities. Ground purchased for freight yards and the Saleen estate on Washington and Front Streets acquired for the terminal complex. Officials say Burlington will gain income once the line opens, boosting local business.
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Muscatine North & South Railroad
Burlington
Burlington Wawk
Muscatine Norih South
Saldeen
Washington
Front Streets
Rock Island
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Citale
Dea
Taree
Glenn
James Bryant
David Battlemire
PEAOR
China
Santa
McNutt
Lad
P. M
Poatmanter S
Sante Claus
Papa
South Muscatine
Nesutatce
Dr Me- Nutt
Loen
Bowman's
G. A. Alexander
Bellevue
F. Shepley Green
Kewanee
Twin Cities
R. B
P. G. Winorter
Hershey Hospital
R. J Ginssock
Spokane
Wash
Ginscock
Mies Mildred Glebel
Ibts Cy
Hazel Gephart
Helen Brigis
Vera Shaford
Ottumwa
Christmsa
Anna Molis
Lowe Avenue
Young Women's Christian Association Rooms
West Second Street
Pielosk
Tissa Fack
Deng
Charles Bart
Mre
Barr
Hue
D. B. Addleman
Jolly Rovers
Wreet Bixth Street
Frank Eltman, Jr
Ter
Bershay Avenue
Wille
Grace Lutheran
River Junction
Morgantown
A. B. Peters
Castade
Preston County
Killyd
Romance IN Musical Studio
Dals
Hazell Duncan
Lawson
Dorothy Kelly
Ulite
Elsie Clarke
Grant-Schaefer
Berthe Nolte
Flower Palrles
Crosby Raymond Osmers
Acmay Day
Strauss
Vern Baker
Olive J. Bujewsk
Apy
Sartorio
Asa le Jon
Florenc
Bilt
Anthony
Jungmann
Gertrude Kiser
Warren Witkers
Willis
G. ‘Craiz
D. D
McCormick Seminary
Wilton
Snac Jt
N. A. McAuley
Lyond
O. E. Weaver
Balun
Peru
Clyde
Darental
Mig Ins Crowe
Iowa
Abe
Ds Wacker
Count
ST Lavo Rty
O.a
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RAY Physicians
Taft Keope
Case
MNS
Burlngton
Bostonian
B. Schmidt
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
Chas. H. Gobble
Anson
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