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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1913

Page

9

Rendall Chosen as Clinton Presbyterian Pastor

The Clinton Presbyterian Church congregation extended a call to the Rev H Rendall of Trving Pa as pastor. Rendall, 31, comes from a ministerial family and is praised as an athlete and Princeton alumnus. His presentation during Sunday services included offertory songs recitations and a church program.

Presbyterian Church of Clinton H. J. ‘Rendall Trwing J. B. Teendall First Presbyterian ‘Church Raw Rendall Ig Hole Princeton University and Theological Seminary Pennsylvania Dtr Mendall Je A Tannister and ex-President of Lincoln University of Chester County Sod J. B. Rendall

Christmas Program At St John United Brethren Church

The committed group led by Mrs Bundy and Mrs Frank Brookhart completed arrangements for the annual Christmas celebration at the St John United Brethren church Sunday school in Seventy-aix township. The program focuses on festive activities and community participation.

G. Bundy Frank Brook-hart St. John's United Brethren Church Séventy-aix Township

Burlington Priest Dies in Hospital

Davenport Iowa December 28 Rev Thomas Brownrigg former pastor of St Patrick’s Burlington died at Mercy Hospital from heart failure after weeks of illness He resigned his Burlington post and was succeeded by Rev H B Simmons He was born near Churchville Iowa about 46 studied at St Ambrose Baltimore ordained 1896 He taught at St Ambrose and served at Sacred Heart Davenport before pastorates at Melrons and then St Patrick’s Burlington Funeral plans not announced.

Davenport Thomas Brownrleg Sb Patrick's Catholic Church Burlington Mercy Lepital Father Brownrleg James Davis Bis HB. Phzuimmons St. Mary’s Church Nichols, Ia Father Brownrigg Churchville St. Ambrose ‘College St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore St. Ambrose Sacred Heart Cathedral Melrons St. Patrick’s

Last Call for Christmas Gifts and Volunteers

The paper urges immediate donations and volunteer help for the Partners of Santa Claus list. Contributions of candy, fruit, gifts, or money will aid hundreds of unassigned children for Christmas. It's the final appeal before another year passes without opportunity to share holiday happiness.

Santa Claus Hanny

Information Filed Against W Koeppke

Mrs J A Lane of West Seventh Street filed information this afternoon charging William Koeppke with assault and battery. The alleged incident grew from a dispute over Koeppke’s sister staying at the Lane home. Lane says blows were struck with a clenched fist. Constable Haney had a warrant and searched for Koeppke late today.

Mra J A. Lane West Geventh William Koeppke John Copter’s ‘Court Koeppke Lane Koepke Hoeppke Haney Kooppixe Tll

Grocery Stores Close for Christmas Day

Housewife shoppers face missing trimmings as several grocery stores agree to remain closed all day Christmas. Clerks seek a full day of rest and proprietors sign the closing petition while stores promise late Wednesday hours to serve patrons.

Tiwaa

Local Averages and Visits Highlight Oakville Notes

Misa Hordenge Hunt came from Mt Vernon to spend holidays with the R R Hunt family. Frank Noble and James Niesen spent Saturday in Burlington eightapeing. William Boyle visited Burlington for business related to the creamery. Mr and Mrs R J Denny went to Burlington to spend winter. Denny not well in past days. Seldon Williams bought the farm now occupied by P Hamilton, who plans to move to Oakville soon. Mr and Mrs John Krammer of Wisconsin arrived to spend winter with George Melninger’s family. J A Williams looked after auto business in Burlington last week. Mrs Wm Benson of Wapello spent Sunday with daughter Mrs Lewis Wallington. Charles Miller and wife out of town guests. R J Denny transacted business in Oakville Monday, then returned to Burlington. Joe Heeb returned Sunday from several days in Burlington visiting. Edoward Reid and Mrs Ed Carlson and daughters spent Sunday with China Reid at Kingston. Joe Reep and wife were Peoria passengers Saturday to visit for a few days.

Oakville Misa_ Hordenge Hunt Mt. Vernon R. R. Hunt Frank Frad Noble Jame Niesepent Burlington Wiliam Boyle Burlegton R. J. Denny Seldon Williams P. Hamilton Hamilton John Krammer Wisconsin George Mel- Mnger J.A. Williams Wm. Benson Wapello Lewis Wallington Charles Miller Joe Heeb Edoward Reid Ed. Carlson China Reid Kingston Joe Reep Peoria

Local Notables Attend Poultry Show and Socials in Wapello

Town residents prepare for the poultry exhibit in Wapello with many local entries. Elmer Pulver wins prizes in the Fiddlers contest as Oakville folk celebrate. Edger Coffield visits, Misses Matthews and Nellie Bailey guest in town. A magqueride dance is planned by the Dancing Club with the Althburg Orchestra. Thomas Eden and wife conduct local business in Burlington.

Henry Gerst Mina Lian Garter Conservatory Burlington Axle Peterson Tony Ebhard Mia Chris Mulvaney Denny Edward Coffield Lattya Coffield J Rey Itt Nals Iis Brother Lend May Matthews Taslesboro Paxtch Wanello Wapello Elmer Pulver Pulver Oakville Thomas Eden Nellie Bailey Frank Joy Frank Brown W. E Lynn Dancing Club Althphurg

Christmas Program at Spangler Chapel

The annual Christmas entertainment at Spangler Chapel, located a few miles north of the city, will be held Wednesday evening December 24. The program, arranged by the committee in charge, features miscellaneous numbers including songs and recitations. Dr and Mrs D G Barklow of Adel Iowa left yesterday for home after a visit at the writer Mrs Cyrus Overman 1405 Mulherry avenue.

The Chapel Spangler's.chapel D. G. Barklow Adel Iowa

Annual Society Officers Elected and Prewedding Gathering

A society meeting held Monday elected Mrs Edith Ric to lead as worthy matron with Frances Rosenbaum as matron elect. Treasurer Mrs Corn McCoy and Minnie Rankie were named for other posts. A pre nuptial party at 1108 Sycamore with twelve young women honored sister Linda Brae ing ahead of her marriage to Robert Callaway featured linen shower decor, music, games, and a two course lunch. Local notices include visits and travel plans from Kalona to Muscatine and Cedar Rapids.

Mra Edith’ Ric Peing Agin Martion Gleter Frances ’ Rosenbaum Ag“Tha Joven Corn McCoy Minnie, Rankie Guntite Méerdink Indley Sycamore Street Linda Braeaing Roberty Callaway

Surprise Party for Mrs Eisele at Green Valley Home

About thirty friends and relatives gathered at Grandpa Eisele’s country home in Green Valley Virginia for a Saturday night surprise party for Mrs. Eisele. Santa Claus delivered candy while Ellen, turning sixty, joked about her Irish schooling and reader skills. A late supper followed with ham sandwiches, pickles and cake.

Green Valley Grandpa Eisele

Musterole Bath Room Ointment Ad Claims Quick Relief

Old style advertisement for Musterole Bath Room Ointment promotes relief for pains and aches. Claims include non blistering mustard paste and uses for sore muscles, chest congestion, croup, pneumonia, and other ailments. Offers hospital size for 2.58 dollars and mailing options from Cleveland Ohio.

Bago Paris Tate Cleveland Ohio Lowalville

Local notes mix of ads and jokes at McColm home visit

Readable items include holiday greetings at Mulberry avenue, a gift of books praising literature, a new club for shop assistants and clerks planned in Leeds, and a dramatic dynamite incident. Also visible are comic exchanges from Puck, daily thoughts, and a quip about Abraham Lincoln era humor.

Leeds Anaistanta Warehousemean Cerke Bilerd Landon Mall

Hardest to Do Chilton Quotes on Virtue and Secrets

A fragmentary quote has Chilton reflecting on the hardest tasks. He cites keeping secrets, using time wisely, and defending the innocent as the most honorable human duties. The speaker invokes Cicero to frame the idea that virtue aligns with service to country.

Chilton

Buffalo Prairie notes and social visits

West Buffalo Prairie reports show Mrs J G Bowell visiting Mrs Sherman Powell and a Muscatine shopping trip by Cal Vanatta Chas Vanatta and wives. Prank Tice G Reed and Mrs Leg Misher among shoppers. Ed Emmie delivered a bag to Muscatine. Stella Tio spent Saturday with Mrs Ed Emmie and other visitors.

Buffalo Prairie J. G. Bowell Mms Sherman Powell Ross. Kennedy Muscatine Muncatine Emmie Stella Tio

Charlemagne Tallman and the Talisman Mystery

Fragmented report discusses Charlemagne a talisman found with his tomb and handed to Napoleon, then to Hortense, ex-queen of Holland. The text mixes myth with historic figures and includes garbled dialogue and obscured quotes.

Charlemagne Ero Napoleon Hortenee Holland

Love and Idol? A Sacred Fire Beyond Idolatry

A reflective line from Gacaldine Jewebury on love as a noble gift in humans. It likens love to a sacred fire that must not be burnt to idolatry, urging restraint and reverence in its use and celebration.

Boures of Joy

Among eligible women there is more joy over one divorced man than over ninety nine men who stay married, courts remark.

Jadgs

Alwaya Form Sparks Volunteer Experimentation

A note on new forms of wickedness drawing a long list of volunteers eager to test them. The remark highlights the lure of novelty and the readiness to explore untested methods despite risks.

Alwaya

Pany ravegen To cultivate kindness in life

A fragmented line from a historical page mentions cultivating kindness within the business sphere of the names Hfe Samuel Johnson, signaling a moral aim tied to workplace conduct. The legible fragment hints at a broader discussion on humane practices in commerce.

Pany Ravegen Hfe Samuel Johnson

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