Local News Briefs From Swisher and Nearby Areas
A jumble of small notices reports social events and moves in Swisher and Prophetstown era townships. Mr and Mrs Clarke Swisher welcomed a daughter at 1101 Ninth Street. John Bast family move to Cedar Street. Vanity Mail photoplay shown at A Muse U with Yuletide dances and club invites. William Koeraing travels to Moline after Christmas visit. Funeral of Charles Colbers in Prophetstown. Lindbergs attend. Card of Thanks from Lippelgoes family for support and flowers.
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Clarke Swisher
Maut Ninth Street
Waterloo
Vanity Air
John Bast
Cedar Street
Vanity Mail
Slater
Theodore Lippelgoes
Stockholders Named Defendants in Tax Suit
County Treasurer R B Johnson sues The Ping Tree Lumber Company and stockholders to recover 29870 in Muscatine County. The suit claims the corporation can be sued here and that shareholders own stock worth 3 4 million with 900 000 taxable value, alleging shareholders hid shares from the assessor.
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Ping Tree Lumber Company
R. B. Johnson
Notacion Whd
Muscatine
James Figg To Treat The Poor Children
James Figg will present a Christmas cantata Santa's Prescription at United Brethren church auditorium and will distribute a free treat to every poor child in the city. Admission for all poor children is free.
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The
United Brethren Church
James Figg
Two Divorce Petitions Filed In District Court
Two petitions for divorce were filed in district court today. Clay Enanga seeks absolute divorce from Anna Kneese citing inhuman treatment and asks an injunction to prevent disposal of his personal property. Elizabeth Fuller sues C D Fuller, alleging neglect and cruelty and asks recognition of her maiden name Elizabeth Terry. A will contest seeks to determine if Mingie Fishburn has an interest in John George Wil’s estate and if Edward and William Fishburn, her children, are entitled to shares.
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District Court
Clay Enaega
Anna
M. ‘Kneese
Kneese
Ruel
Elizabeth Fuller
C. D. Fuller
Elizabeth Terry
John George Wil
Mingie Fishburn
Edward
William Fishburn
Christmas Eve Programs Shown At Local Churches
Special Christmas exercises were held at several churches with songs recitations and dialogues. First Congregational sung by Sunday school, Trier Baptist children observance with treats, Reformed Church offered 53 numbers, YMCA and First Methodist also hosted programs. German Methodist church also held its usual exercises.
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First Congregational Church
Wagner
Trier Baptist Church
Reformed Church
EH. Mallema
First Methodist Church
Remembering J C Wilson Shoe Store Gift Chair
John C. Wilson, owner of the Wilson Shoe Store on Mast Second Street, received a golden oak revolving desk chair from his staff as thanks for his kind attitude and friendship. The note lists many local residents visiting Muscatine and nearby towns during Christmas week with multiple family and social visits.
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John C. Wilson
Wilson Shoe
Mast Second Street
Mr. Wilson
Hopes Count Wilt Succeeed On Annulment Bid
Rome date line reports Count Benicia Castellane, former husband of the Duchess of Talleyrand Sagan, seeks Vatican annulment of their marriage. Duchess Anna Talleyrand states she hopes the move proceeds to free her from moral duty to raise children in their father’s religion.
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Bent
Rome
Benicia Castellane
of Talleyrand Sagan
Anna Gould
Vatican
Tillesvand
Anna Talleyrand
Americus Boxer Loses Bout In Boston Hammer Stroke
In Boston at Mechanics Hall on December 20, Gun Schoeniein of Americus lost to Cy Burns of Boston after failing to throw Burns twice in an hour. The bout neared a dramatic finish as Schoeniein nearly toppled near the end.
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Boston
Mass
Schoeniein
Americus
Battlemore
Mechanics’ Hall
Cyclone Burns
Successful Dance by Hose Company at Armory Hall
Armory Hall hosted the Kaiser Hose Company eleventh annual ball with over five hundred guests. Pundict's Orchestra provided music as a Christmas decorated venue showcased festive features. a dedicated committee led by George King organized the event, praised as one of the best in eleven years.
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Armory Hall
Kaiser Hose Company
Fire Iaddies
Pundict
Boss Company
George King
Benry Umlandt
Thomas Freez
William Custer
William Unex
Taylor Phillips
Earl Welmer
Joan Townsend
Fred Barney
Henry Sylvester
Chris Martin
Harry Umlandt
Henry
Diercke
Buehler Girl Home Today Tale Of Romances
Chicago December 26 Police say Violet Buehler missing since November 25 has several romances. Inspector Hunt claims reliable information she was given a diamond ring by a police lieutenant. Reports said she was in Chicago and should return home today, but police plan to continue search.
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Buehler
Chicago
Dee
Violet Bueller
Hunt
Gotch to Wrestle Munroe in Kansas City Bout
Champ Frank A. Gotch arrives from Humboldt Iowa to train for tomorrow’s heavyweight title match with Alec Munroe of Great Britain in Kansas City Missouri. Both champions have not lost in title bouts, drawing great interest for the event tonight.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Frank A. Gotch
Humboldt
Iowa
Alec Munroe
Great Britain
Gotch
Munros
Langford Defeated by McVey in Twenty Rounds
Sam McVey defeated Sam Langford on points in a 20 round bout at Rushcutter's Bay stadium in Sydney. The fight served as an eliminator for a challenge to Champion Tack Johnson, drawing a large crowd on Boxing Day. McVey had prior wins in Australia, including a decision over Jack Lester and a knockout of Tony Caponi, while Langford had last knocked out Caponi in New York before traveling to Australia.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Sam McVey
Paris
Sam Langford
Rushcutter’s Bay Stadium
Tack Johnson
Hugh McIntosh
McVey
Langford
Australia
Jack Lester
Tommy Burns
Lester
Brisbane
BU Lang
Larngford
Jover Tony Caponi
New York
Henderson Knocked Out in Eighth Round by Anderson
Bud Anderson, Northwest lightweight champion, defeated Henderson of Muscatine in the eighth round of a scheduled twenty. Henderson, underweight and on a strong run, fought valiantly but was knocked to the canvas and counted out. A rematch may be arranged soon.
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Har] Henderson
Ians
Anderson
Henderson
Muscatine
Born on same day buried in same gray
Wichita Kans Dec 26 Mr and Mrs George Bailey longtime residents were born on the same day 76 years ago and died within four hours of each other. They were buried here today in one coffin while both veterans of the Civil War and linked by fate. Bailey died at his home. his wife passed away in an asylum in Losawatomie Kansas.
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Nichols
Agetha Ryan
Muscatine
Rice and Son
Willards
FP. H. Schmitt
Weat
Atcle
Wm. Quimby
John Stephens
West Liberty
Everett Hisser
West Branch
J. D. Hosser
Lynch
Mason City
McCaw
Hayes Hesser
Carr
Wichita
Kan
George Bailey
Bailey
Losawatomie
Kansas
CLARK ON SPEAKING TOUR TO OKLAHOMA
Speaker of the national House of Representatives Champ Clark arrived in Kansas City on December 26 during a speech making tour and planned to depart for Guthrie later that day. He emphasized that his program rests on good and democratic doctrine.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
Moc
Champ Clark
National
House of Representatives
Guthrie
Clark
Speaker's tour plans reach Oklahoma and beyond
A speaker will address audiences in Oklahoma City Thursday night, McAlester Friday afternoon, Muskogee Friday night, and Tulsa Saturday with Guthrie's talk tentatively scheduled for tomorrow night. He will return to Washington Saturday night to be in time for Congress reopening. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy recommended for coughs and colds by dealers.
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Oklahoma City
McAlester
Muskoges
Tulsa
Sapulpa Agg Vinitz
Guthrie
Washington
Congress
Conservative Iowa Farm Loans Advert
The notice warns against investment scams and urges choosing safe investments. It promotes First Mortgage Iowa Farm Loans with a claimed 5 3 4 and 6 percent yield and a 24 year sales record. It invites readers to write or call for details and to disclose earnings expectations.
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Iowa
Vhis
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