Christmas program shines at German Congregational church
Members of the German Congregational church praised Rev. C A Dettmers and the church groups for a year's faithful service. A large Christmas service featured holly decor, a tall tree with presents, readings, recitations, and songs by a church choir and the Endeavor group. Numerous soloists and dialogues highlighted the program with special acknowledgments to musicians Paul Hocke Brecht Esther Stellrecht A Dettmers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Alfred Klaffenbach
Koede
Ase
Paul Hocke
Brecht
Esther Stellrecht
A. Dettmers
Ernst
Herman Rhode
Lila Hocke
Ugust Klaffenbach
Cora Krug
Stellrecht
Hope
Esther d
Helen
Laura Schroeder
Rke
Rhode
Ulu Schroeder
Sojndeavor
Gust Siemon
Pisspice
Little Child Burned By Christmas Tree Fire
Edith Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Holmes, on Lucas Grove road, was badly burned when her dress caught fire from a Christmas tree. Her father smothered the flames with a pillow. face and hands were injured and eyelashes singed. Dr. Lyal Reppert treated her injuries. First Christmas catastrophe reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Claude Holmes
Lucas Grove Road
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward
A vintage advertisement hawks Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh claiming it cures the constitutional disease through internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials. Also promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
North Prairie Church Hosts Christmas Event and Fire Loss
North Prairie reports a Christmas night program at the N P church. A Monday afternoon fire destroyed J J Hoskins home due to a defective fire. contents downstairs were saved. Last Sunday new members were welcomed at the N P church including L Weist Miss Bessie Arthur A C Houvernagle Elmer Jewett and John Lamfier. The school notes a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prairie
N. P. Church
J. J. Hoskins
L. Weist
Bessie
Arthur
A. C. Houvernagle
Elmer Jewett
John Lamfier
Rivalry Behind House Fight Between Williams and De Armond
Washington dispatch details the clash on the house floor between John Sharp Williams and David A. De Armond. The piece links the altercation to Bryanism versus anti Bryanism and contrasts Williams conservative aristocracy with De Armond radical Bryanite aims. The article notes De Armond’s growing leadership support and Williams nearing a senate departure.
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John Sharp Williams
David A. DeArmond
Democratic Party
Williams
Germany
Bryan
de Armond
Missouri
Bryanite
Cannon
DeArmond
Senate
Sunday Meetings Report from Rev William Sunday in Bloomington
The Pantagraph of Bloomington Illinois announces it will print full accounts of Rev William Sunday meetings in Bloomington starting within a few days. It offers a six week subscription for 50 cents cash in advance and urges readers to order the paper.
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Pantograph
Bloomington
Illinois
Wm. A
Ill
Commonwealth of Australia
Deakin
Melbourne
Australia
Local Notes from Lincoln and Lone Tree
Miss Emma Burr visited relatives in Lone Tree the first of the week. Mr and Mrs Amiel Parizek buried their infant son in the Lone Tree cemetery Sunday. Minnie Erna Hauri and Ernest visited Rev Black and family in Lone Tree. Alfred and Oscar Wiese spent Sunday in Lone Tree. County Superintendent E M Miller visited schools nearby Tuesday. Many attended the Christmas entertainment at the Reformed church Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Emma Burr
Lone Tree
Amiel Parizek
Minnie
Erna Hauri
Ernest
Black
Alfred
Oscar Wiese
E. M. Miller
Reformed
Sarsatabs Blood Purifier Promoted in Two Year Testimonies
Advertises Sarsatabs as a blood purifier with 40 366 testimonials claiming efficacy for all blood diseases and offering liquid or chocolate tablet forms. Priced at 100 doses for $1.
Quiet Christmas Day in Columbus Junction Iowa
Christmas in Columbus Junction was quiet with shops closed and residents visiting relatives. Local families welcomed guests from Riverside Ainsworth Muscatine Burlington and Washington while others planned returns and trips for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Leona
Ellen Thoman
Riverside
Alice Thoman
Iowa City
Thoman
B. J
T. S. Meeker
Wickwire
Mr. Wickwire
Ed. Hanft
Lysle
Fay
Ainsworth
John de Harpert
Muscatine
Lizzie McCormick
Bellevue Hospital
City
Will Hutton
Cedar Rapids
Hutton
M. G. Stewart
W. H. Hughes
Walter
Bible study classes organized at Y M C A
Secretary Hugh Jameson has arranged multiple Bible study classes at the Y M C A association building Friday evenings from 7 to 7 50 with a 6 30 to 7 lunch for workers. Courses cover Jesus social teachings life of Christ personal work and youth questions among others led by noted teachers for varied groups including gymnasium men and railroad workers.
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Hugh Jameson
Association
Jesus
E. M. Warner
Christ
James McConaughy
Our Lord
Fred Beach
John A. Robbins
W. D. Murray
Peck’s
Business College
J. T. Martin
Men of Steel
J. M. L. Payne
H. Jameson
Millerburg Sale Buys Store for I O O F Hall
A large turnout attended the Geo. B. Gillmore estate sale with major purchases. Robert Henry bought the north Main street store building for the I O O F lodge to remodel as their hall. John Dellit bought and moved the nearby ice house to his home. Local residents and visitors were noted including Rev J T Wiley and Miss Jean Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
A. J. Debord
Viola
Geo. B. Gillmore
Main Street
Robert Henry
1. O. O. F. Lodge
John Dellit
Marston
Local Notes from Aledo and Nearby Towns
University of Iowa City student Walter Bethuven returns home from Decorah Iowa. L L Terry and Esther visit Aledo on business with Mrs M D Murdock. Mrs Mary Lemon and children shop in Aledo. Mrs Hetty Epperly and daughters visit Hamlet area. O H Bailey of Kewanee L D S District conf arrives and preaches. Mrs Mary Johnson of Aledo dies on the 21st funeral held the 25th. Bella Haas returns home from Keithsburg for vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Walter Bethuven
Decorah
L. L. Terry
Esther
M. D. Murdock
Aledo
Mary Lemon
Lawrence
Laura
Hetty Epperly
Near Hamlet
Inl
O. H. Bailey
Kewanee L
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Herbert Quick
C. A. Dettmers
Edith Holmes
Woodley
Combe John Manville
West Zod
Ber Yard
Washington
Hood
R. F. Duncan
Lewis Evans
J. L. Grubb
Wm. Deford
Frank
A. S. Bosworth
Nichols
S. Stone
Mediapolis
Association Building
Jameson
Russale
Railwa
Mucatine
A. P. Byrne
Second St
Barnard’s Jewell
Iowa
C. Heuck
Wilton Junction
Reliance Loan Office
Rochester Automobile Co
Jos. J. Mandery, Propr
Rochester, N. Y
A. J. Whitney
Illinois City
J. J. Havercamp
E. C. Peto
W. J. Foster
Mississippi
Pleasant Prairie
J. Metz
Stockton, la
J. Schrock
Jackson's Garage
Maxwell
W. 2Nd St
Enquire
W. J. Vanatta & Son
Wm. C. Tohm
Isett Ave
Reliance’ Loan Co
Bell Telephone
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H. M. Bartlett
Atty
Law
Journal
H. M. Bartlet
Rosenberger
Elven & McKee Button Co
G. Stein
Smalley Avenue
River View
Owen E. Vance
L. G. Burnett
West Second Street
Geo. B. Jackson
6Th St. Fisch
Musserville
A. A. Keath
Moler Barber College
Chicago
Lll
S. R. MecEthan
Peersgar Co
Ohio
Citizens’ Railway
E. M. Walker
Mana
J. Greenblatt
Second Street
W. 6Th St
Charlie
Kerry Ave
Pearl Ring Betw
Fer Co
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