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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1913

Page

4

Grandview holiday guests and local notices

Misses Ellen and Genevieve Dunphy of Grandview visit grandmother Mrs John Dunphy on Grandview avenue for the holidays. Tonight at First O t church the motion picture series From the Manger to the Cross features good music with adults 5c and children 10c. Mr and Mrs A Drawbaugh of Poughkeepsie Illinois are guests at the Drawbaugh home on Oregon street.

Ellen Genevieve Dunphy Grandview John Dunphy Grandview Avenue E. Church Andy Drawbaugh Poughkeepai Ill Oregon Street Serlee Firat’ M. E. Church

Banks seek membership in federal reserve system vast uptake

Washington Dec 26 more than 400 national banks and trust companies from every state and most large cities have applied for membership in the federal reserve system. Officials pace applications as McAdoo and Houston work on reserve district divisions and the plan announcement. Hudson Trust of New York adds to the total as the first southern push gains momentum.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve System of Banks Treasury Department New York Chicago Boston McAdoo Houston Hudson Trust Company of

Final Day Actions In Muscatine Court

On the final day for Ming actions in the Dietvler Court January term petitions were filed with the county clerk. The city of Muscatine faced two suits by W Nyenhuls appealing city actions. Paving and sewerage assessments on Lucas street total $2,678.42 and $669.31 respectively, exceeding a quarter of property value. George H Volger seeks an attachment of an unexpired West Second street store lease with a $350 judgment requested. J Shannon requests permission to set doors at his Wiron drug store.

Dietvler City of Muscatine Wittle George H. Volger West Second Street J. Shannon Witton Wiron

Receiver to Start Restitution Suits in St Louis

James W. Lusk, receiver for the St Louis and San Francisco railroad, was directed by Circuit Judge Jorge Sanborn to file restitution suits against termin- and former directors.

St. Louis James WW. Lusk St. Louia San Franclaca Jorge Sanborn

Funeral of Late Congressman Pepper Held

The funeral for the late Congressman I. S. Pepper was held at the First Methodist Episcopal church after lying in state at his home. A National Guard convoy escorted the body. Malta Commandery Knights Templar provided guards. An abundant floral tribute from across the nation included a Woodrow Wilson wreath and many civic and military group bouquets from Muscatine, Davenport, and others. The service drew hundreds as floral displays covered the pews and steps of the church and organ music echoed through the sanctuary.

Shaul Mmita R. Miller Wash nEsyond Fred BR Sharon Davenport Cilstrice Louis Murphy Buque Pat Frank O'Coonor Son Hampton Nick Furlong Marshallows First Methodist Episcopal Church Ben Peppay National Guard Malta Knights Templar Woodrow Wilson Muscatine Clinton Lodge B. P.O Wuscatine Rock Island Arsenal United States Senate House of Representatives Red Cross Mal Commandery Ottumwa de Miolay Commandery M. A Walsh Clinton, Towa How Sullivan New York W. W. Marsh Waterloo Order of the Eastern Star of Muscatine Washington, D. C Iowa Methodist Church

Naming successor for Pepper held by county convention plan

A vacancy event in Iowa's Second District triggers nominating rules where primary elections may be bypassed. Local lawyers debate whether county conventions can name the successor during the two year term, with examples from Green in the Ninth District guiding the plan for the Second District. Republican and Democratic figures from Davenport, Clinton, Muscatine, and nearby counties surface as potential nominees, while a Muscatine County option remains undeveloped. A Washington congressional party arrived in Iowa, with delegates from every district and staff members. the Second District draws many attendees from Davenport, Clinton, Jackson, Iowa, and Johnson counties, and Muscatine’s delegation grows close to fifty allies of the late congressman.

Pepper Iowa Green Smith Lois E. Roddenly Davenport Scott County Sre B. M. Sharon Algo John L. Wilson Clinton W. C. Harward Frank Eilis George Htsinger Sabula Yat Muscatine County Progressive Party Ute Congressional Congressions Party Washington Burlington Thompson Kanens Towes Kenyon Towa Reed Missouri Kirkpatrick Connolly Town Prouty Haugen Sloan Nebraska Cullop Indiana Thomas Kentucky Ruase Lloyd Lobeck Anderson Minnesota Doolittle Kansas Tavennap Tinais Buchanan Ashbrok Ohio Sorgaant Edwin A. Halesey Robert Gordon Bennett Clark Spaaker Champ Clark M. F. Cronin Ballingaill Thia Jackson Johnson

Currency Bill Boosts Bankers Confidence in Money Market

Muscatine bankers report the currency measure eases money pressure and stabilizes the money market. With regional banking prospects and access to deposits, lenders anticipate restored business confidence and moderated interest rates, aiding railroads and local industry as officials praise the fifty year currency legislation. Tonight a reel, Is from the Manger to the Cross, shown at Pirat Of church. adults 26 cents, children free.

Muscatine Bhankers Ihill Chicago Taos Rock Island Wall Street

Muscatine Men Attend Funeral For Late Congressman Pepper

A large Muscatine delegation including lodge members, the county bar association, city officials, and prominent citizens left on an early Milwaukee train to Ottumwa to attend funeral services for the late Congressman Pepper. An extra coach was provided due to the crowd. The group listed several officials and citizens as part of the train party with plans to assemble at Memorial Hall then proceed to First Methodist Church for the memorial service.

Milwaukee Ottumwa J. 9. Pepper Musanic and Elk Lodget Magcatine County Bar Association Thoes vMasone A. S. Lawrence A. EB. Othmer Ellis W W. Richarda J.B. Vanatta Cal Baker Joseph Axli ‘Altumnega D.-V. Jackson H.C. Madden Hg, Thompson G. M. Tiecus C. P. Hanley Pentzer L. Horan Ben>Black F. “W. Holman John P. Breen A.A. Peterson Robert 8. McNutt Wil Iam. Watson Joseph G. van Lent A. R- Tipton

Miss Slater Reopens Hahn Millinery in Muscatine

Notice announces the purchase and reopening of Hahn Millinery by Miss L. M. Slater, formerly co owner of a leading Muscatine millinery. Friends welcome her return and anticipate the store’s continued success.

Miss Slater Hahn Millinery L. M. Slater Hahn- Millinery Slaver Muscatine

Mrs A E Stevenson Dies in Bloomington Pneumonia

Mrs A E Stevenson died in Bloomington after pneumonia, with her husband Adal Ho Stevenson as president cited in reports. The obituary notes her role as wife and the family brief.

A.E. Stevenson Bloomington O “Ogorlag

Society Club's Country Ball Heeds Out of Town Guests

A Geneva Golf and Country Club Christmas ball drew many out of town guests Thursday evening. The club was festively decorated with mistletoe and holly. Mrs Will Maeser and daughter Dorothy of Iowa City, Hazel Whitaidh of Tipton, Gladys and Terese Moylan and Roy Moylan of West Liberty, Mrs Eugene Weston of Los Angeles, and Orle Abbott Jennison of Chicago were among attendees while the Chase orchestra provided music and drinks were served.

Clul Geneva Golf and Country Club Korea Club Merabera Chase Orchestra Will Maeser Mies Dorothy Iowa City Misa Hazel Whitaidh Tipton Miases Gladys Terease Moylen Roy Moylan West Liberty Eugene Weston Los Angeles Cal Mia Orle Abbott Jennison Chicago Old Homestead

Christmas Party for Junior Wesleyans at Musserville Home

Thirteen Junior Wesleyan class members and choir from Musserville Methodist Episcopal church were entertained at the East Seventh Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Hoopes on Stewart Road. Austin and Lindley Hoopes hosted the evening with music games and light refreshments.

Musserville Methodist Episcopal Church Hoopes Stewart Road Austin Lindley Hoopes

Mock wedding features Christmas party on island home

On Thursday evening a Christmas party at the home of Mr and Mrs William Butcher on the island featured a mock wedding. Cast included Mia Dalel Carpenter as the bride and Hubert Hintermeister as the groom with Harold Butcher as the clergyman. Guests, relatives, and friends enjoyed decorations and a four year spread of cake, with gift distributions as part of the entertainment. Reception for the actual bride and groom to follow tonight hosted by the Young People’s society of the First Reformed Church at the groom’s parents’ home on Lowe Street with about 35 guests expected.

Mira William Butcher Mias Dalel Carpenter Hettle Green Hubert ‘Hintermeister Harold Butcher Djilldred = Hinter Young ‘People's Society of the First Reformed Arthur ‘Llebbe Church Thureday William’ Liebbe Lowe Street Liebbe Fannie' Dilly

Nuptials Held At Parsonage Today In Rock Island

At the United Brethren parsonage this afternoon two o clock the marriage of Mins Tile Williams of Roel Island and Bryant W Branch of Roel Island was solemnized. The couple left for their future home in Rock Island after the ceremony.

United Brethren Church Mins Tile Williams Roel Island Bryant W. Branch Rock Island

Eighteen Enjoy Christmas Festivity at Erber Home

The Maple Grove road site hosted Mir and Mrs Cari Erber for a Christmas gathering of about eighteen relatives. The house sparkled with Bolly and Yosetide symbols, a lavish dinner was served, and Jack Horner centerpiece place cards adorned the tables. Gifts from a Christmas tree and Santa Klaus brought festive cheer throughout the day.

Mir Cari Maple Grove Bolly Jack Horner Pion

Christmas Dinner for Thirteen at Anusk Party

A fragmented notice notes a Christmas dinner gathering for thirteen relatives. The readable bits indicate a Christmas party with family members present and some name fragments.

Birthday observance for Admiral Dewey marks seventy six years

George Dewey, famed admiral and Manila Bay hero, began his seventy sixth birthday by handling duties as president of the navy general board. He received many gifts and telegrams from across the country and spent part of the day with his son who traveled from Chicago. no formal celebration planned.

Wantington D. C George Dewey Menila Bay Dutier Navy General Board Chicago

Sigourney Pastor To Occupy Pulpit This Sunday

The Rev Mr Rosenfield of Sigourney Tay will preach at the morning service of the German Evangelical Church Sunday. The Sunday School and the Young People's meeting are announced for 6:30. Funeral services for Bertha Wirt will be conducted.

Rosenfield Sigourney, Tay German Evangelical Church Nsgal

President Wilson as Fireman in Antitrust Address

President Wilson drafts an anti trust speech while touring the country and plans to form a Bureau of Information and Investigation to monitor dissolutions under Sherman law. He will discuss business co operating with the government and potential regulatory steps after his return to the White House.

Bureau of Information and Investigation Commissioner of Corporation White House Wilson Calumet, Mich Wiluon Ag Western Federation of Miners Department of Labor Golé Helen Woodrow Honea Goulatn

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