Fire damages and near misses at Zybarth Market area
A fire last evening at the rear of the Zybarth Meat Market, formerly the Bitzer Building corner Fourth street and Mulberry avenue, caused extensive smoke and slight stock loss. JM Motsenbach was severely burned by a gasoline explosion this morning at 518 Linn street, his home and kitchen set ablaze. quick fire department response kept damage contained and he is resting comfortably.
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Bitzer
Fourth Street
Mulberry Avenue
Zyharth
Zybarth
Flo
J. M. Malenbach
Linn Street
Armas
Hanes
Ira
Malsenbach
Workhouses Proposed in Iowa to Handle Vagrants and Inebriates
A movement in Suint on Iowa seeks three state workhouses to house chronic inebriates and vagrants. Proposals aim to extend police magistrates powers to sentence up to one year, place facilities in eastern western and southern districts, and run the institutions self sustains by farming products for state needs. Clinton Davenport Dubuque Muscatine Cedar Rapids Waterloo and other cities would be in scope.
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Sunton
Iowa
Clinton County
Uta
Clinton
Davenport
Dubuque
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Council Bluff
Sioux City
Mason City
Tort Dodge
Burlington
Keokuk
Ottumwa
TOLDS CAUSE HEADACHE BAXATIVE BROMO Quinina Remedy
In Palr Oaks Christmas return home last evening, Mlle Mary McDermott and sister Mise and their sister Mrs. G. O'Brien visited at Wilton. Fe signature FE, W. GROVE, 26c.
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Spek
W. Grove
M. J. McDermott
Mise. Mary
Wilton
2. G. O'Brien
Palr Oaks
Youthful Prisoner Confessed to Life Imprisonment
Thomas V. Hoskinson, a youthful prisoner, issues a public confession and expresses remorse after being sentenced to life in prison for a murder involving Theodore Geretcher. He urges forgiveness, reflects on his past, and seeks to guide others while acknowledging the judge's decision and the absence of appeal.
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Theodore Gerischer Ix
Mr. Gertecher
Ufe
Thone
Hops
Thomas Hoskinson
Fudge
Thomas V. Hoskinson
Hoskinson Sentenced Slaysman Confession From Prison Cell
Thomas Hoskinson, condemned for killing Ovleer Gerlscher, prepared an in cell confession after his Madison County court sentence to life in the state penitentiary at Fork. The statement portrays his fearlessness, self control, and belief that only inner reform can bring happiness. Witnesses recall his calm posture as the sentence was read, his mother weeping, and deputies escorting him to custody.
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Lad
Thomas V. Hosisinson
Ovleer Gerlscher
Fork
Madison
Magentine
Hoskinson
Muscatine County
Iue
O'Leary
Thomas Hoskinson
Thompson
Lawrence
Irvin Bain
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Substitute
Portamouth Ohio physician Dr. F M Edwards unveils Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a vegetable based laxative and liver toner mixed with olive oil. Marketed as a gentle effective substitute for calomel they aim to raise spirits and clear impurities. Each 25 cent box from The Olive Tablet Company Columbia Ohio.
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F. M. Edwards
Portamouth
Ohio
Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Columbia, Ohio
B. M. Edwards
Rematy Held At Muscatine County Jail. Grand Jury Involves
Moskingon remains at Muscatins county jail for the week as the grand jury orders short detention. Sheriff Vanatta to hold him until further instruction and potential transfer to the Penal institution. Relatives granted access during this brief period outside the penitentiary walls. Hockingen to appear before the grand jury before transfer to St. Madison.
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Hockingen
Grand Jury
Bt. Madison
City Fire Compliance Inspections Under Roe in Muscatine
Fire Marshal Roe of Des Moines and Fire Chief Frank Curry inspected Muscatine buildings to check fire protection compliance. Several three story business places rooming houses and dwellings lacked proper fire safeguards while Dutton factories and sash and door plants largely met the law. Hose houses were in good condition and ready to protect the city from possible fires as the inspection concluded.
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Muscatine
Roe
Des Moines
Frank Curry
Dutton
West Buffalo Prairie society notes and Christmas events
West Buffalo Prairie Illinois December 27 Mrs Clyde Kent of Hazel Dell spent Tuesday night at Wm Tyler s of Tilipoli City Floss Hayes accompanied her home Wednesday Wm Powell spent Thursday at Charles Vanatta s Mrs Carliale was sewing for Mrs Sherr Powell Thure any Fred Krueger was 6 Muscatine caler Priday John Hingle and family were Muscatine callers Thursday Doyle Heseman and wife and Gust Krueger and wife were shopping in Muscatine Wednesday looking for Santa Cal Vanatta and wife were shopping in Muscatine Friday The Christmas exercises at the Buffalo Prairie Hall were good and a large crowd filled the hall to over flow Disgraceful Conduct of liver and bowels in refusing to act is quickly remedied with Mr Kings New Life Pile Easy note sure for Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store C M Wicke departed for Columbus Junction to spend the day attending to pawr eae wonllere
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West Buffalo Prairie
Clyde Kent
Hazel Dell
Gust Krueger
Muscatine
Cal
Vanatta
Buffalo Prairie Hall
King
Havercamp
Cantata at United Brethren Church Delights Large Audience
The United Brethren church auditorium was packed for a Sunday school cantata titled Santa's Prescription. Archie Keath and Hazel Keath led strong performances among about fifty participants, with Mrs Charlotte Hare praised for coordination. After the show, baskets of candy and fruit were distributed to children and city poor, and Rev E R McCarkle received a surprise check from the men’s group.
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United Brethren Church
Santa
Archie Keath
Santa Claus
Hazel Keath
Santa Clana
Charlotte Hare
Cble
James Figg
Muscatine
E. R. McCarkle
Gift of Five Gold Dollars to Local Pastor
Members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church presented Dr. L. M. Grigeby with five new twenty dollar gold pieces as a Christmas gift. Rev. J. M. Woolverton delivered the purse and Grigsby expressed gratitude for the substantial remembrance. The presentation honored his untiring efforts on the construction of the magnificent edifice to grace Muscatine.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
L. M. Grigeby
J. M. Woolverton
Grigsby
Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals bruises and sores fast
An Auto Collision case mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick healer for bruises cuts and burns. The ad notes the product is sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp
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JM. Motsenbach
Launch Club
Chas.h. Gobble
Panitorium
Welch & Allen
Jowm
Thompson Bros. Co
Cell Hoskinson
Owe
C. M. Wicke
Columbus Junction
Pawreae Wonllere
Ning
Wagner Bros. Book Store
Eaame Miekel
Hershey State Bank
W. W. Richards
Scranton
Dewey Ave
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