Local News from Montezuma and Davenport Holidays
Montezuma resident Man A Mann visits the city. Wapello relatives host Christmas visitors. Davenport and nearby residents return home after Christmas visits. Notes on cigars and accessories for sale. Miss Margaret Countryman and others visit friends. various residents travel to Chicago, Le Claire, Clarence, and Davenport for the holidays. Local events include gospel meetings at the Friends church and cheap excursion rates to the southwest starting January 2, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cavanaugh
Chicago
George Walker
Grace Miller
Davenport
Icy Teel
Southwest
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Canada
Muscatine
Fred Giesler
Daut & Whitmer
Fresh Fish is Good Eating at Boston Market
An advertisement notes a Boston Market near the post office offering catfish trout mackerel halibut salmon and more. Argus lodge No 17 meets this evening in the Shammo building for its election of officers for the coming year and invites a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Argus Lodge No. 17
Shammo Building
Man killed in Dubuque train accident found
In East Dubuque Hugh Lynch searched for his missing father near Illinois Central tracks and found a mangled body with both legs severed. Police recovered the corpse and identified it as Lynch's aged parent, who had worked in Dubuque all day and seemed struck by a train as he reached home.
District Attorney Irving Baxter Is Dismissed by Roosevelt
Washington December 26 Irving Baxter United States district attorney for Nebraska has been removed from office by President Roosevelt. The removal was announced at the White House today and Baxter will vacate his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Irving Baxter
United States
Nebraska
Roosevelt
South Muscatine Pioneer Joseph Finch Dies at Home
The venerable Joseph Finch of South Muscatine died in his chair after a 20 hour illness near Evans street. Born in Green County New York, he was nearly 80, married there, and moved to Muscatine about 25 years ago. Survived by his wife and two sons, Fred at Oak Street and Will at home, with funeral at United Brethren church tomorrow. He lived a long, active life and was well liked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finch
Evans Street
South Muscatine
Joseph Finch
Fred
Oak Street
Will
United Brethren Church
Rev. Light
Greenwood
Muscatine Island
Musserville
Musserville M. E. Church Sunday School
J. ©. Hoopes
Hoopes
Stewart Road
Kaiser Independent Hose Company
Hose
A. G. Young
Isconsin Veterans
Fon du Lac
Storms
Oak Grove
Harry Con Mer
Chet Storms
Grandview
D. M. Keckler
East Sixth Street
William Storms
E. M. Reeves
Hollis
Moline
Tom Robisono
Bethel
Reform football rules need liberal changes, Wichita experts say
In a game between Fairmount College and Washburn College under the new form rules the trial did not prove the reforms flawed but indicated the reformers must broaden the rules. Changes tested included ten yards for a first down, forward passes behind the line, and six point kicks from behind the 45 yard line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Fairmount College
Washburn College
Topeka
Fitzsimmons Threatens to Corner Miller Over Wife
Franklin Pa December 26 Major Charles Miller angrily denied eloping with Mrs Fitzsimmons while accusing Bob Fitzsimmons of trying to steal his wife and declaring he will sic the Marquis on him. Miller spent Christmas at Miller Park and grows angrier with each telephone call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Charles Miller
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Miller
Avon basketball tragedy in New Jersey wreck kills player
In Freehold New Jersey on December 26 1919 John Beneman a member of the Avon basketball team was killed while two teammates died of injuries and four others suffered skull fractures when a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train struck their coach returning home after a game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold
N. J
John Benneman
Avon
Pennsylvania Railroad
History of the Guns to Weed Park Display
The Weed Park association should secure the two Rodman guns offered by the U S government. Once used by General Rodman in Rock Island Arsenal days, the breech loader and 19th century cannon inspired royal slights and naval tales. Modern guns have faded them, but mounting them in Weed Park would teach the public about the old flag and gun history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park Association
Rodman
United States
General Rodman
Rock Island Arsenal
London
Thunderer
Maro Castle
Havanna
Cube
Uncle Sam
Weed Park
Funeral held for Rosa Bielefeld at St Marys Church
The funeral service for Miss Rosa Bielefeld was conducted at St Marys Church this morning at nine o clock with Rev J K Greiser in charge. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery. Pallbearers named from among her late friends include George Williams Hafner Kill George Goetz man George Koesigsaecker Fred Nept Car Braun.
Freight rate cut secured by traffic manager Whitten
Traffic Manager Whitten of the Commercial club freight bureau has obtained a reduction of nearly one half in the regular price on freight from Prince Toy, Missouri to Muscatine. The previous rate was ten cents per hundred weight, and the new rate halves that charge for on time shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitten
Trafic
Commercial Club Freight Bureau
Princetoy
Muscatine
Reduction in Freight Rate Achieved for Large Shipments
After weeks of hard work the rate has been reduced to 5.33 cents per 100 pounds for shipments with a minimum weight of 24,000 pounds. A negotiated agreement now favors larger consignments and lowers operating costs for heavy loads.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With $100 Reward
An old advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers $100 for any cure it cannot achieve, and urges sending for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ad Deuggists
T.c
Band Dance at Hare's Hall Draws Large Crowd
Pandiet's brass band hosted a highly successful dance at Hare's Hall last night. A $2 prize for best walkers was awarded to Mrs. Charles Frack and Frank Van Horne after judges C. H. Salisbury Chas. P. Hanley and Frank Jamnings deliberated. The crowd included more than 174 couples on the crowded floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pandiet
Hare's Hall
C. H. Salisbury
Chas. P. Hanley
Frank Jamnings
Charles Frack
Frank van Horne
Death of M. F. Tuley and public life summary
The obituary recounts M. F. Tuley’s rise from soldier to territorial legislator, his law career in Chicago, and partnerships with Tuley Gary and Barker Tuley. It highlights his service on the city council, his pivotal role after the 1871 fire, and his long tenure as a respected jurist on the Cook County bench. It notes his marriage to Katherine Edmonson and his leisure at Pine Lake Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuley
Joseph E. Gray
Cook County
Gary
Las Vegas
Chicago
Chcago
Andrew Harvie
Tuley, Huntington & Peck
Mason
Ns.ng
Medill
Eirant
Juane Tuley
Katherine Edmonson
Missouri
Pine Lake
Wis
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Sito
Man
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W. FF. Hartman
Wapello
C. T. Cremmel
Norton Barbera
Park Place
Maraget Countryman
Af Fruitland
L. B. Clark
Bob
Joseph Mattern
George
Barbara Maittern
Will Cadie
Charles Cadle
West Third Street
al Dresa
Joseph Alldire
Michigan
J. P.steinman
Iowa Avenue
Clarence, Ia
Myrtle Merédith
el” Paso
le Claire
W. H. Koepping
Moline, Jr
Florence Weltz
Harry Asthalter
Mrs. J. Asshalter
Dad Dolsen
Harry Keitzeman
Te Ideal Frintery
J E. F. Schaarman
Chicago School of Music
J. L. Marol
Woodlawn Avenue
Ernest Schmidt
Mrs
Herman Schmidt
West Seventh Street
James Shaw
S. Shaw
Mulberry Street
Bert Schreurs
Iowa City
University
G. W. Schreurs
J. Bryant
Mrs. C. Frantz
Norway, Jr
Mrs. C.S. Shaw
Lee Cone
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
James H. St. John
Cherry Street
Edward Asthalter
Evanston, IL
Northwestern University
J. Asthalter
Friends’ Church
Fifth and
Sycamore Streets
Pliny Fry
Hirt & Fesler
East Second St
John Redmond
Walnut Street
Father
MR. Finch
G. Young
Fon du
Lac
Wisconsin Veterans Home
John Vavlble
Reed Street
North Dakota
Dakota
Joan Diercks
Carling
Ralph
Oquawka
Ruthenbergg
Chas Ruthenberg
Chas I. Shroeder
Fred Ruthenberg
Fitz
Melba Shoe
Anson
Anson Cloth
NG CO
Cohn
Frank Ashcraft
Iowa
M. F. Tuley
Journal
Iowa Central Railway
Seiler Bros. Book & Wall Paper Store
Mark Coyner
Louis P. Schlosser
West Second Street
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