Recluse Tom London Dies at Amuscatine Near West Liberty
Tom London half brother of Jack London died after a paralysis stroke at his sister Mary Petersons home in Amuscatine Iowa He lived a desolate life near Moscow and West Liberty keeping only two interests his brother and his chickens Survived by two sisters Elizabeth Shepard in California and Mary Peterson in Iowa Formerly lived in Pittsburgh Aledo Moscow Oakland and California with ties to the Mc Mann circus and the London family history.
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West Liberty
Odd Tom London
Jack London
Amuscatine
Mary Petersen
Dale Street
Simle
Tom London
Pittsburgh
Tom
Aledo, Ill
Ilinois
Moscow
Muscatine County
Oakland
Calif
Mc ‘Mann
Iowa
John London
California
London
Jack
Oregon
Johnny
Towa
Toon
Mary Peterson
Elizabeth Shepard
Atalissa Christmas Eve nuptials announced for Ada Kline and Walter France
In Atalissa Ia on December 24 a wedding is announced for Ada Kline and Walter France to be held at the home of Ada's sister near Moscow. Community notes list local visits, travel, and events including Muscatine and Cedar telephone company gathering, band program at the school, and hospital case of Reena Stiles undergoing appendicitis surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Ed Angerer
Reena
Her- Shey Hospital
Arthur Ireland
Lafayette
Ind
Mabal Miller
Montezuma
Jno. Miller
Ray Shetler
Durant
Elza Lundy
Grandma Miler
Davenport
Robert Naeve
Charles Lundy
Alta
West Liberty
Wil Bennett
Mary Lundy
Frances White
Wilton
Harry Wallingsford
Missouri
St. . Joe
Cruzan
Forrest City
Reena Stiles
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Ahrens
Atdlissa
Yewel
Edith Watters
Whispering Leaves
Sigmund Hertel
Herald Smith
M. Toyne
the Spinners Sons
Mrs. Ahrens
Mrs. Ady
Sweet Dream
Rand
Jean Stucker
Jean
Musterole: trusted mustard ointment for relief and healing
The Musterole Company of Cleveland Ohio promotes its clean white ointment made with oil of mustard as a substitute for mustard plasters. Doctors and nurses reportedly use it for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion rheumatism lumbago and various pains. Available in 250 600 jars and hospital sizes for 2.50 with emphasis on authentic Musterole and avoiding imitators.
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Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Musical and social notes from Muscatine area events
The column recalls musical performances by Stucker and colleagues with Prof Starck and Dr Ahrens, a Sunday visit by Mr and Mrs W G Black and Isabel Rabedeaux, and a surprise party hosted by Mrs Jno Van Horn for Mrs H Watters of the True Blue Sunday school class. Pomona Grange elected officers and announced a Wilton meeting for January 1915. an Xmas program at the schoolhouse auditorium drew praise and yielded $16 in door receipts toward a debt.
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Jno
van Horn
H. Watters
True Blue
R. R. Wright
Ceres
J. R. Nichols
Pomona
J. C. Millar
Florist
C. G. Hargrave
Mary Melick
Hazel Miller
C. I. Carol
Pomona Grange
Muscatine County
Wilton
Prisoners to Have Christmas Dinner in County Jail
Sheriff Vanatta will celebrate his last Christmas in office by treating the 16 or 12 prisoners in the county jail to a Christmas dinner. Chicken, cranberries, mashed potatoes and other items which go to make up a regular holiday feed will be provided by the sheriff.
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Vanatta
Fredonia Social News Items Highlight Local Movements
In Fredonia Iowa on December 24 residents share visits and calls. Alice Brown of Columbus Junction and Jesse Lupton of East Pleasant Plain spent time with relatives. The Crulls moved to Fredonia from a prior farm, and Cort Mossey mourns their infant son with thanks to neighbors. Various locals visit Muscatine and North Concord, births occur, and hogs are shipped.
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Fredonia
Alice Brown
Columbus Junction
Earl Bedwell
Jesse Lupton
East Pleasant Plain
Ray Soloman
Laurence Crull
Bert Coolage
Cort Mossey
Dale Mayswinkle
A. Cruft
Geneva
Alice Lee
Muscatine
Evertt Blake
North Concord
Fannie Wagner
George Brown
Claude
Lea Farris
Tompson
Inl
L. M. Dallmyer
East Concord
Wes McDaniel
Will Kulp
Ainsworth
Washington
Martha George
Jesse, George
Baby
Fantie Wagner
Henry Wagner
Roy George
Ada Kline and Charles Walter France Wed in Wilton Home
Ada Mae Kline daughter of H. B. Kline Atalissa and Charles Walter France son of Mr. and Mrs. France Sweetland were married last evening at the Kaufman home near Wilton. ring ceremony conducted by Rev J J Prichard. Guests from Atalissa Muscatine Clinton and Sweetland. The couple to reside on a Sweetland farm after March 1. Also Angle Wells nuptials at Mrs Aaron Angle home with Miss Emma M Angle marrying Harry H Wells. Ceremony by Rev Harvey E Butler. Honeymoon to Chicago. home at 1117 East Second Street after January 1. Wells proprietor of a local button factory.
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Ada Kline
Charles ‘Walter France
Ada Mae.Kline
H. B. Kline
Atalissa
Charles Walter France
Charles France
Sweetland Township
Fred Kaufman
Wilton Town
J. J. Prichard
Sweetland M E
Batiste
Angle-Wells
Uts
Aaron Angle
Angle ‘Street
Hmma.m. Angle
Harry H. Wells
George Wells
Harvey E. Butler
Musserville
M. E
East Second
Mrs. Wells
Sin
Wells
Alcyone Mothers' club Christmas party at Manley home
Mrs Mayd Manley hosted the Alcyone Mothers' club at Ninth street where holly bells and a large decorated tree set a festive mood. Children performed recitations and a Santa Claus visit distributed candy and gifts before refreshments. The next meeting is January 7 at Mrs JS Summitt's East Seventh street home.
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Christieas
Manley
Irs
Mayd Manley
Ninth Street
Alcyone Mothers’ Club
Grace Moots
Emlala McKnight
Lois Fordham
Essie Manley
Bernice Frye
Laura Wall
Santa Claus
JS. Summitt
East Seventh Street
Curia Regia club formed by Muscatine High Latin students
Twenty Latin students at Muscatine High School organized the Curia Regia club at Miss Geraldine Roland's home on West Seventh street. They will study ancient Rome customs to enliven Latin, similar to a prior German club. The group held a business meeting, enjoyed an informal musical program by Adele Fields, and a tray luncheon. They plan to meet at Miss Odette Tyler's home in three weeks on January 12. Instructors Louise Barker Elizabeth Hudson Margaret Kemble attended.
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Curia Regia
Muscatine High School
Geraldine Roland
West Seventh Street
Adele Fields
Odette Tyler
West Fourth Street
Louise Barker
Elizabeth Hudson
Margaret Kemble
Elaborate Christmas Party Planned at Geneva Golf Club
Festivities tomorrow at Geneva Golf and Country Club feature holly, Spanish moss, and a 7 p.m. dinner followed by dancing. The Chase Orchestra offers a lively program including Kakuda One Step and Japonica Danse as guests enjoy a formal holiday evening. The Hagermann home at 1809 Mulberry Avenue hosts a separate Christmas party for 35 friends with red and green decor, Santa Claus, a tree, luncheon, and holiday games.
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Geneva Golf and Country Club
Chase Orchestra
Kakuda
Millicent—Valse
Hagermann
Charles ‘Hagermann
Mulberry Avenue
Claus
Lange Home Christmas Party for Pastime Embroidery Club
Miss Pauline Lange hosted the Pastime Embroidery club at 846 Newell Avenue last evening. The Herbert Lange residence featured red and green decor with carnations, holly, bells, and hyacinths. Members contributed readings and solos, and Santa Claus distributed gifts from a large sack.
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Herman Lange
Newell Avenue
Pauline Lange
Embroidery Club
Santa Claus
Nyenhuises Host Christmas Family Gathering
Mr and Mrs Joseph Nyenhuis of Lucas street plan a Christmas family gathering at their home tomorrow with decorations and a noon dinner. Guests include Wilson Mice and daughters Verna and Clifford, John Nyenhuis William Nyenhuis Benjamin Nyenhuis and daughters Gertrude Blanche Henry Nyenhuis and daughter Bessie Nelle Nyenhuis Carl Koenig Harold Nyenhuis Bert McCurdy and Joseph Nyenhuis moderating attendees.
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J. Nyenhuis
Joseph. Nyenhuis
Lucas Street
Wilson Mice
Verna
Clifford
John Nyenhuis
William Nyenhuis
Benjamin Nyenhuis
Gertrude
Blanche
Henry Nyenhuis
Bessie
Nelle Nyenhuis
Carl Koenig
Harold Nyenhuis
Bert McCurdy
Joseph Nyenhuis
Othmers Host Christmas Dinner for Relatives
Mr and Mrs E T Othmer to entertain tomorrow at 1300 Iowa avenue with a noon dinner for sixteen. Home decorated in red and green with holly and Christmas bells. out of town guests include Mr and Mrs William Dittman and their son from Des Moines.
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Wiliam Dittman
J Son
Des Moines
Christmas program at Melpine Church draws large crowd
An exceptional program at Melpine church featured songs and recitations with a large attendance. A festive scene included holly Christmas bells and a well trimmed tree. Earlier, the German Congregational church Ladies Aid held a wrapper meeting with sewing, good turnout, and refreshments by Mrs. Henry Hocke with next meeting scheduled for Wednesday afternoon December 30.
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Melpine Church
Wdarge
Ladies Aid Meeting
Ladies’ Aid Society
German Congregational Church
Henry Hocke
Miss Lois St John Elected Grinnell Sophomore President
Miss Lois St John daughter of Mr and Mrs J A St John 3138 Cherry street has been elected president of the Grinnell College sophomore class for the coming term This honor is rare among students and she is noted as sister to James St John the Rhodes scholar from Iowa.
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Miss ST. John
Grinnell
Lois St. John
J. A. St
Lincoln School Pupils Present Afternoon Entertainment
Pupils from the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades of Lincoln School presented an entertainment program yesterday afternoon. The event showcased student acts and contributions from multiple grades, reflecting a lively school program.
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Lincoln School
Christmas Program Delights Pupils Across Grades
The third through fifth graders presented a Thanksgiving followed Christmas program, ending with a Christmas tree celebration. The first three grades hosted a Santa Claus who handed out treats to all the children.
Royal Neighbors Plan for Installation and Social
Members of the Royal Neighbors met last evening at the hall for a business session. Two candidates were ballot ed on and three initiated. They plan to install officers at the next meeting on January 13, with a social time and refreshments afterward.
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Royal Neighbors
Family Reunion Hosted by Schmaltz Family in Bismark Street
Mr and Mrs Charles J Schmaltz of Bismark street will host a family reunion at their home tomorrow with Christmas decorations and a noon dinner for twenty two. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs Harold Schmaltz and son Richard of Hannibal Missouri. Frauen Verein of German Lutheran Zion church met yesterday for a regular session at the parish hall with sewing and light refreshments. Next meeting set for next Wednesday afternoon December 30.
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Schmaltz
Charles J. Schmaltz
Bismark Street
Harold Schmaltz
Richard
Hannibal, Mo
Frauen-Verein
German Lutheran Zions Church
Grandview Notes and Local Shoppers Visit Muscatine
Grandview Iowa December 24 Many residents visited Muscatine or Davenport for shopping and errands. Notables include Miss Nellie Woodruff visiting family D L Woodruff and Mrs. Jesse Jarvis shopping in Muscatine. George Haas returned from treatment in Muscatine for erysipelas. Mrs Chas Pantle died after months illness. survivors include Pearl and Steve, funeral to be held Wednesday.
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Grandview
Muscatine
D. C. McCully
Jazel
Davenport
J. S. Jackson
A. D. Moraine
Harold
Casey
Edward Haas
Elizabeth Krahl
A. A. Beik
Frank
Lamansky
Roll Toland and Son
Amuscatine
Geo. Haas
Hershey Hospital
Chas. Pantle
Griedalwald
Bern
Switzerland
Pearl
Steve
Shopping and travel notes from Muscatine area
Mrs. Wm. Walker shopped in Muscatine Tuesday and returned home on the afternoon train. Mrs. Roy Schneider came home from Letts Sunday morning after visiting her parents. Mrs. John Walter and her children shopped in Muscatine Tuesday.
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Congregational
Wm. Walker
Muscatine
Roy Schneider
Letts
John Walter
Columbus Junction News Milestones and Visitors
Local notes from Columbus Junction Iowa dated December 25 report visitors including B N Johnson from Wapello and G W Weber's family, travel to Wapello for multiple funerals, a birth at Rollo Lynn's home, and several town residents hosting or visiting others. Out of town attendance at Mrs Melinda Spafford’s funeral included residents from Viola Farmington Newcastle Louisville Magcatine Mt. Pleasant and Washington.
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Columbus Junction
B.N. Johnson
Wapello
G. W. Weber
C. Weber
Jacob Berk
Jesse Marshall
Lloyd
Chas Clark
H. M. Shelabarger
Washington
Elmer Higginbottom
Harry Buguelim
Green
H. M. Shellabarger
D. W. Cross
Rollo Lynn
Lola Hughes
Cedar Falls
W. H. Hughes
Elmer
Melinda Spafford
Newcastle, Ind
Faye Duncan
Louisville, Ky
Fred Huebner
Albia
Eugene Lewis
Magcatine
Arthur Long
Thomas Ozsborn
Mt. Pleasant
Obituary of William S McCormack of Muscatine and Montgomery county
William S. McCormack was born February 9 1845 in Montgomery county Indiana. He moved to Mercer county Illinois at age ten and enlisted September 1861 in Co A 45th Illinois Infantry serving until August 1865. He died December 21 1914 at age 71 years 10 months and 12 days in Iowa. He married Martha J Holliday and had eight children, five of whom predeceased him. Surviving are his wife three sons Omer John and Guy and three sisters Mary McDaniel Nancy Prouty and Rhoda Phillips. He was a member of The Church of God Muscatine since 1898 and Shelby Norman Post No 231 Grand Army of the Republic.
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William S. McCormack
Montgomery County
Indiana
Mercer County
Illinois
Co. A
45Th Ilinois Volunteer Infantry
Iowa
Martha J. Holliday
Jessie
Fritzie
Mamie
Katie
Clara
Martha J. McCormack
Omer
New Boston
John
Guy
Mary McDaniel
Nancy Prouty
Rhoda Phillips
McCormack
Church of God of
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Orpheum
Roland Travers & Co
Jack Dresner
Nathano
William’.Lohr
West
Seventh Street
Lange
Watch the Journal
L. F. Girard
Eva Bratz
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