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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
4
Letts Local News Recounts Christmas Visits and Births
Local residents from Letts and nearby towns recount Christmas visits with relatives and friends. Birth announcements include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Placke and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Claus Hammann. Notable mentions include Miss Kate Pentzer visiting from Chicago and Miss Helen Ryan in critical condition at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Weaver
Letts
Steve Placke
East Tenth Street
A. J. Weaver
Blanche Eliason
Amy Longstreth
Claus Hammann
Greenastreet
Kate Pentzer
Chicago
Marguerite Oliver
West Fifth Street
Helen Ryan
Ed. Ryan
Wilton
A. S. Weidling
Fort Dodge
Boulder Sanitarium
Stores to Close Early for Yearlong Agreement
Clothiers and shoe dealers sign to close at 6 p m from December 25, 1909 to November 1, 1910 except Saturdays. After November 1, open Wednesday and Saturday nights until December 14 and every night from December 14 to Christmas. Also close at noon on Christmas New Year Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day and Thanksgiving and all day Sunday. Stores open the night before the Fourth of July. List of participating businesses and names. Banner Lodge meets tomorrow at 7:30 in Maccabee hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterneman Clothing Co
B. Schmidt
Casper
Star Clothing Co
Leysen Shoe Store
Brannworth
Mark Quinn
Hine Brothers
Max Siegel
Anson Clothing Co
T. W. Cherry
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
Mail Carried at a Great Loss in Post Office Study
A government report details vast losses from second class and franking mail while highlighting growth in second class mail since 1879. It notes 1907 data showing magazines and periodicals dominate second class mail, and outlines costs of free official and third class mail, plus rural delivery expansion and its $7,000,000 postage estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Franks
G Government
Post Office Department
Costs Added to Kemper Woes in District Court
Judge Jackson taxed the costs of the action against defendant Elmer Kemper following sentencing. An additional 248 dollars brings his total fines to 743 dollars, with six months in jail but no confinement for failure to settle costs. Court adjourned until Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Elmer Kemper
Kemper
One Lone Drunk In Police Court
Christmas day passed quietly in Muscatine with no drunks in police court. In the afternoon Judge Howe jailed one man, Harry Strodecker, for five days after he imbibed too liberally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Howe
Harry Strodecker
Cedar Rapids Phone Franchise Declared Void
Cedar Rapids Dec 27 City Attorney Redmond issued an opinion that the Iowa Telephone company franchise is void The company officers are expected from Des Moines tomorrow for talks with city officials about rates and the franchise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Evening Press
Cedar Rapids
Redmond
Iowa Telephone Company
Des Moines
DeWolf Hopper to Appear in Muscatine Grand Opera House
Theatre officials announce DeWolf Hopper will perform at Muscatine on January 11 at the Grand Opera House. It is unclear which play will be staged, with Hopper known for Happy Land. Success here could lead to further star attractions, including Blanche Bates in The Fighting Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatin
DeWolf Hopper
Grand Opera House
Muscatine
Hopper
Salisbury
Happy Land
Blanche Bates
Dates announced for convention in Ottumwa
The South eastern Iowa Teachers association will meet in Ottumwa on April 7 and 8. County Superintendent M F Cronin received the notice this morning. Great preparations are under way to exceed last spring’s Iowa City meeting which drew about 1000 teachers. The program will be announced before the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
Ottumwa
M. F. Cronin
Iowa City
Remarkable Iowa Caesarean Operation at Bellevue
One of the most remarkable operations ever performed in Iowa and the first of its kind in this county was successfully assayed at Bellevue hospital this morning on Mrs. William Pep Pers of Fletcher Avenue. The Caesarean section was performed by Dr. J L Wein with assistants Drs A I Weaver BE K Tyler G A Heidel and B B Fulliam. The patient is resting nicely and recovery seems certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Bellevue Hospital
William Peppers
Fletcher Avenue
J. Ll. Wein
A. I. Weaver
K. Tyler
G. A. Heidel
B. B. Fulliam
Motion for New Trial in Whittaker Schaefer Case
Arguments on a motion for a new trial in the Whittaker versus Schaefer case were heard by Judge Jackson this morning, with a decision reserved pending authorities from defense counsel H M Bartlett. Plaintiff’s attorney J G Kammerer attended. Ottumwa Woman Dies. Mrs Trane Gibbs Kirschbaum, 82, former Burlington resident, died at her daughter’s home in Burling ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker-Schaefer
A. G. Whittaker
F. X. Schaefer
Jackson
H. M. Bartlett
J. G. Kammerer
Ottumwa
Iowa Evening Fress
Trane Gibbs Kirschbaum
Burlinston
Fred Hall
Industry track decision compels railway work at East Fourth
State railway commission ruled the Rock Island railroad must construct an industry or switch track to aid shippers at East Fourth street and Oak area. Case pushed by G W and Paul R Lehreurs for Empire City Button Co. If city approves, the switch will be built pending next council meeting. Local industries seek improved facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railway Commission
Rock Island Railroad
East Fourth Street
Oak
G. W
Paul R. Lehreurs
Empire City Button Co
Finger Severely Injured by Drill at Smalley Garage
Sheppard Smalley nearly lost the second finger on his left hand when a drill slipped while boring bushings at the Smalley garage. The drill entered near the hand, pierced the bone, tore and lacerated flesh, and nearly severed the finger. He was taken to Dr. A J Oliver for bone splinting and stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Smalley
Smalley Garage
A. J. Oliver
Wagon Fall Injures Curtis Stober Near Wittteh Bros Store
Curtis Stober, four miles southwest of the city, was painfully injured this morning after falling from a wagon in the alley behind Wittteh Bros. The knee was dislocated when caught between the wagon box and wheel. An X-ray will be performed this evening by Dr. A. J. Oliver to assess the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Stober
Wittteh Bros
A. J. Oliver
Island Resident Dies at Bellevue Hospital
Mrs Edward Wagle longtime Muscatine Island resident died at 5 this morning after a prolonged illness. She had been seriously ill for some time and her death surprised no one. She leaves her husband and daughter Miss Gertrude. Remains to be taken to Rock Island, her former home, for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wagle
Muscatine
Island
Bellevue Hospital
Gertrude
Rock Island
Competitive Shoot Planned At Armory Tonight
At the Company C meeting this evening arrangements will be made for a competitive shoot to be held at the armory during the winter. The two leading men from each team in the tournament will select a squad, and four prizes will be awarded to the winners. The event is expected to attract interest and boost stall arms practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company C
Snowfall in Dubuque Reaches Record December Total
Dubuque Iowa December snowfall from a Friday to Sunday storm totals seven inches. The month’s snowfall reaches 16.5 inches, the greatest December total since 1887 when 38.2 inches fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Evening Press
Dubuque
Bible Class to Meet at Mrs Lance 808 East Ninth
Kecklerville Bible class will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Lance at 808 East Ninth street. Rev C W Carrell of the Friends church will lead the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kecklerville Bible
George Lance
East Ninth Street
C. W. Carrell
Friends’ Church
August Deutschman Dies. Pioneer, Fire Dept Founder
August Deutschman, longtime Henry Geiss pharmacy employee and founder of the volunteer fire department, died this afternoon at 610 West Eighth Street after a recent apoplexy. He remained an active volunteer until eight weeks ago and was a well known city figure with many patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Deutschman
Volunter Fire Department
Deutschman
Henry Geiss
West Eighth Street
Muscatine Launch Club Dance Postponed to Jan 4
Muscatine Launch Club announces the fourth dance of its series, postponed from tomorrow night to Tuesday January 4 due to Company C. Epworth League to Have Xmas Party at Miss Hannah Zeidler’s home 115 West Sixth street German M. E. church. Members to bring a ten cent gift. A social evening and musical program planned with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Launch Club
Epworth League
Hannah Zeidler
West Sixth Street
M. BE. Church
Misses Bleeden and Urdangen Host Sleighing Party
Miss Mary Bleeden and Miss Anna Urdangen entertained about twelve friends last evening at a sleighing party honoring Miss Esther and Miss Gertrude Finklestein of Rock Island, Miss Marion Balkind of Davenport, and J Grover of Grinnell. After a city ride the group gathered at 811 East Sixth Street for supper. Siegel Becker Wedding Held Sunday Evening. The ceremony for John Becker of Davenport and Dorothy Siegel took place at 5 pm Sunday at the bride’s parents home, 16 East Fifth Street, with Rabbi Joseph observing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegel-Becker
John Becker
Davenport
Dorothy Siegel
Joseph Siegel
East Fifth Street
Joseph
Simple Wedding Ceremony for Mr and Mrs Becker
The ceremony was performed with only the immediate relatives present. A sumptuous supper followed the quiet nuptials. The couple, Mr and Mrs Becker, will reside at Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleeden
Mrs. Becker
Davenport
Pleasant Christmas Reunion At Buchanan Home
A Christmas afternoon reunion at 996 Fulham Avenue hosted by G W Buchanan brought about fifteen family members together. An out of town timber joined from Gilchrist Alabama and Ottumwa with Mrs George Sackfield Mrs Oscar Hendricks and sons Harold Lloyd and John Buchanan. They departed early this morning for their homes after an enjoyable day of dining and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Buchanan
Fulham Avenue
Christmas Party Planned at W. C. A. Rooms
The Christmas party will be held on Wednesday evening December 29 in the W. C. A. rooms. A Christmas tree and presents for everyone are planned with games and jollity. The decoration committee will festive the gym and the refreshment committee plans a surprise. All are invited and asked to bring an unlabeled gift worth no more than 10 cents.
Grand Reunion Held At Mark Home On East Fifth Street
A grand reunion occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Mark 404 East Fifth Street Sunday. Twenty five family members attended the dinner and spent a social afternoon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Vetter Davenport Mr and Mrs Ben Mark Burlington and Mr and Mrs Sam Merk Mr and Mrs Lee Mark Mr and Mrs Henry Ribbink and Milton Mark from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Henry Mark
Henry Mark
East Fifth Street
Walter Vetter
Davenport
Ben Mark
Burlington
Sam Merk
Lee Mark
Henry Ribbink
Milton Mark
Narrow Escape At Boone Gas Plant Rescued By Co Worker
In Boone on December 27 Ed. Alexander, a gas company employee, nearly died from asphyxiation while entering a basement to repair a gas meter. A fellow worker, Frank Maple, risked his life to pull him to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Gas Company
Iowa Evening Press
Boone, In
Alexander
Frank Maple
Major John Sewing Circle Postponed Meeting
The Major John Sewing Circle meeting is postponed and will not meet on Tuesday. The notice notes the group will not convene as planned and provides no rescheduled date in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major John
Sewing Circle Postponed One Week
Sewing Circle at Mrs. William Zettler's 709 West Highth street is postponed from Tuesday afternoon to one week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Zettler
West Highth Street
Wilton Notes of Visits and Travel Between Muscatine and Davenport
D. J. Dwyer left for Muscatine to visit relatives over the weekend. Mrs. Nora Sullivan returned home from Muscatine where she had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis O’Keefe. J. C. Ast and Jesse Silberhorn came from Davenport to visit their mother, Mrs. Nettie Silberhorn. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boyne returned to Silvis, Wisconsin after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Leverich of Muscatine were guests in Wilton. Elmer Weiershauser went to Muscatine to visit relatives. G. W. Feltman arrived from Stanley, South Carolina, to stay with his brother Fred. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Millage returned to Davenport after a week with his father. Charles Ross of Davenport visited friends in Wilton. George Ruppert spent time with his mother in Town City and returned home Sunday. Edward McCartney, formerly working in Durant, came home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chasteen of Muscatine spent weekend with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Charles Millage
Davenport
Charles Ross
George Ruppert
Edward McCartney
Durant
Harry Chasteen
Muscatine
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Norry
Frank Bowman
Wilma Holcomb
Frank Fry
Near Letts
William Bloomer
Roe Hawkins
Bessie Weaver
Joseph Murphy
W. P. Cassidy
J. Sirc
David Bogard
Colin Mercantile Co
Banner Lodge
Jake
Grand
Southeastern Town Teachers! “Association
DiNiewlt
Bellevue Thespical
The
Kew Panitorium
Iowa Avenue
Railroad Commission
Council
Railay Company
Prill
Dr. A. J. Oliver
Bellevue
Mus
Cating
Quinn
the Family Theater
Leroy
Clare
Family Theatre
Big Jo
Geo. Eifman
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