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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
7
Holiday season merriment centers on the Christma party at the Canoga Golf and Country Club. lavish decorations and a dinner dance with Chase's orchestra drew a large attendance, with plans for a grand New Year’s Eve event.
Christiata brought joy to 214 West Seventh Street as the Altekruse family gathered for a four family reunion. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Shollabarger, Mr. and Mrs. R. Watts, Rev. and Mrs. Daniel H. Scott of Rochelle, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Altekruse, and Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Altekruse. Grandchildren listed include Clarke Altekruse, Shellabarger, Irma Altekruse Scott, Daniel Scott, and A. W. White, with Mrs. Rachel Reddick also present.
Mrs McIntire entertained relatives yesterday at 601 West Third street for a merry Christmas party. The home was festively decorated and a bounteous dinner was served. Attending were Mr and Mrs MeIntire and son Edwin of Rock Island and other relatives from Davenport and Rock Island. Out‑of‑town guest Fred Burgh joined the gathering. A Modern Brotherhood of America meeting is set for Monday evening December 28 at Mrs Allee Ells home on Mulberry avenue to transact important business.
A damaged advertisement touts Dr Milow Milon offering nerve remedies and “remarkable cures” after five to fifteen years of experience. It urges readers to write a description of their case to receive a private treatment and a booklet, listing an address in Lkhart Indiana.
Advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood to prevent disease and remove internal derangements. asserts it expels humors and reduces eruptions, boasting four decades of superior effectiveness.
Chicago December 20 More than twenty men were saved from self harm by Coroner Peter Hoffman's plan to place on coroner's juries only applicants in need The scheme began September 1 In three months 7820 unemployed men served on juries and earned 7320 in fees The public safety commission reported that distress extended beyond finances and that jurors were discouraged and desperate before sitting on a jury
Hon L A Reiley longtime Louisa county Republican leader and lawyer dies at his Wapello home after a illness of less than a week. Survived by son Robert Leroy Reiley, funeral Monday at 1:30 pm with Presbyterian service and Masonic participation. Reiley served as county superintendent of schools and as state auditor impeached in a noted 1880s case and later helped shape Iowa laws on the blind. He was born March 1 1845 in Nashville Ohio.
President Wilson continues light duties at the White House for Christmas and prepares for congressional return. He spends much time with seven year old grand-niece Anne Cotbrap, a White House guest, at the festive dinner last night marking his first Christmas in the Executive Mansion.
Ground inspection by Muscatine and Louisa County Boards of Supervisors in No 12 Drainage District continues today. They expect to visit most properties and discuss benefits revision at Monday meeting likely to draw many interested parties. Extreme cold has made trips arduous with sleds and heavy robes. Local church notices and repairs at Mundt's Carriage Works also referenced.
Celonsl C Horton formerly of this city and commandant of the Old Soldiers Home at Marshalltown is spending a few days with friends in his city.
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