Local Shop Ads and a Chicago Visit
Local notes advertise Wilson rubbers and over shoes for warmth and low prices at Batterson's and Samuel's. Kate Cullen offers homemade chocolates from 109 West Fourth Street. Miss Mabel Warner leaves for Chicago to visit. J M Van Patten and daughter Aldean from Columbus Ohio depart after visiting the city. Special post Christmas sale on ladies handkerchiefs at Batterson's.
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Samuel
Mabel Warner
Chicago
Batterson’s
J. M. van Patten
Miss Aldean
Columbus, O
Actress Virginia Harned Stars in Anna Karenina at Grand Opera
Anne Karenina, a powerful xi novel adapted production, played last night to a small but eager audience at the Grand Opera house. Miss Harned led a capable though not stellar cast with Miss Fuller delivering the standout second act performance that carried the one woman affair.
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Anne Karenina
Grand Opera House
New York
Virginia Harned
Tey
Miss Fuller
Count Wronsky
Alex Karenina
Anna
Walk-Over shoes upheld as union-made by Keith company
Special notice from the Geo. E. Keith Co declaring all Walk-Over shoes sold are union labor crafted in their factory. The firm denies nonunion claims and invites the public and local unions to visit their shop at Wilson Shoe Store, sole agents, to verify production as union made.
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Geo
Keith Come
Ion Labor
Muscatine
Keith Cope
Want Ads Classify Te To Classifieds
Te to classify want ads. Money to loan on real estate in the states. We loan on second and third mortgages and undivided interests in real estate and on all kinds of chattel property. Apply Reliance Loan ger, Muscatine, Iowa.
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Iowa
Reliance Loan Co Ad Offers Broad Property Loans
A local ad announces loans on first and second mortgages and undivided interests in real estate, as well as all chattel property including horses, cattle, vehicles, pianos, furniture, grain, and farm machinery. It promises confidential service, varying terms, quick funds, and loans from five dollars to five thousand, with a contact at Office over Postoffice Bell Telephone 407 Y.
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Reliance Loan Co
Bell
Barber Wanted for One Chair Shop in Wapello
Classified notice seeks a barber to operate a single chair shop in a furnished setup with a favorable rent. Respond to W. A. Silverthorn in Wapello with details and interest.
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Fime
W. A. Silverthorn
Wapello
Iowa
Geese Theft Suspects Break Jail in Columbus Junction
Dick Shields and Harry Simmons, jailed for geese theft from David Fox farm in Union township and shipped to Muscatine, escaped custody around 4 pm yesterday. two others suspected but not found. They were to have a preliminary hearing today. Shields is separated from his wife, Simmons has a wife and child in town.
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Columbus Junction
Dick Shields
Harry Simmons
David Fox
Union Township
Muscatine
Shields
Simmons
Potts Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed at Home
About fifty relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs George Potts east of the city to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Guests rode from a nearby home on two hay racks and a noon dinner followed by a progressive cinch tournament marked the afternoon.
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George Potts
Excellent program at Epworth League social
More than 60 members of the Epworth League at the German Methodist church gathered at Rev. C. E. Baumgarten's residence for a social evening. The program featured piano duets by Clara and Mollie Herwig, a piano solo by Linn, a violin duet by Walter Diercks and Elmer Steinmetz, and an instrumental by Steinmetz. A social hour with refreshments followed.
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Meerting
Epworth League Society
German Methodist Church
C. E. Baumgarten
Clara
Mollie Herwig
Miss Linn
Walter Diercks
Elmer Steinmetz
Mr. Steinmetz
Couple Marries at First Presbyterian Parsonage
Last evening at the parsonage of the First Presbyterian church, Leonard Bantel and Mrs. J. Cody of Wapello were married by Rev. J. N. Elliott. They left for Wapello to begin their home and have many friends in the area pleased by the news.
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Bruce Weaver
Gladwin
Margaret Klein
Riverside
Squire Buffington
Frank Foster
Marengo
Iowa
E. T. Foster
Will Hutton
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Roy Stapp
Indianapolis
Ind
Mary Stapp
Cotter
George B. Stapp
Melba Smith
Brighton
Grace Brinton
Hallie Carr
Morning Sun
First Presbyterian Church
Leonard Bantel
J. Cody
Wapello
J. N. Elliott
Washington Chapter No 2 R A M Confers Three Degrees
At a meeting of Washington Chapter No 2 R A M three candidates received the degrees of past master and most excellent master. A good number attended and a short session followed. The next meeting on Friday January 3 will confer the Royal Arch degree on three candidates, followed by a banquet and social session.
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Washington
Ladies of Baptist church meet for sewing at Mrs Warner’s
The Baptist church ladies met yesterday afternoon at Mrs H Warner’s home for a pleasant sewing session. The report notes the next meeting will be held at a future location.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
H. Warner
Christmas Art Through Masters and Modern Painters
The article praises Christmas art as a natural link to high art, citing Bougereau The Adoration of the Shepherds Tiglherem Star of Bethlehem and Sichel Mother of God as examples. It notes the Madonna as a symbol of art and the season’s inspiration spanning ancient origins to contemporary interpretations.
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Bougereau
Tiglherem
Sichel
Santa Claus
Christ
Church Meeting Friday Sets Officer Election
A church will hold an election of officers on Friday, January 3, during a scheduled meeting. Members are urged to attend and participate in the process.
Swastika Club Meets at Clara Koll Home
The Swastika club met last evening at Miss Clara Koll's home on East Seventh Street. A grab bag delighted members followed by dainty refreshments. The next meeting will be at Miss Bertha Groth's on East Seventh Street.
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Clara Koll
East Seventh Street
Dance at Hare's Hall Draws Few Guests
A subscription dance at Hare's Hall last night drew a small attendance as the Thomas orchestra played the music.
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Hare's Hall
Thomas
Banner Lodge of Honor Meeting Set for December 30
Banner Lodge of the Degree of Honor will meet on Monday evening December 30 at Pythian Hall. A full attendance is desired.
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Banner Lodge
Pythian Hall
Poultry Association Special Meeting Announced
Poultrymen of Muscatine County prepare for a special meeting Tuesday evening December 31 at Jno A Robbins office. Members are urged to attend as a judge for next year's show and other important matters will be discussed. Per order President.
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Poultrymen
Muscatine County
Poultry Association
Jno. A. Robbins
Misses Yongsma Visit Grand Rapids Couple
Misses Kate and Sadie Yongsma of Grand Rapids Michigan are visiting Mr and Mrs John Nicholay at 513 Schiller Street.
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Kate and
Sadie Yongsma
Grand Rapids, Mich
City
John Nicholay
Schiller Street
Brody Couple Welcomes Nine Pound Daughter
Born to Mr and Mrs C R Brody of Walter Street a nine pound daughter arrives at the family home.
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C. R. Brody
Walter Street
Mrs J C McCleary Visitation Noted in City
Mrs J C McCleary of Wao and formerly Muscatine is visiting friends and relatives in the city, extending her long journey.
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J. C. McCleary
Wao
Muscatine
City
Former Muscatine Als Scores a Hit on Vaudeville Path
Miss Helen Tappe daughter of Charles Tappe, famed Muscatine real estate man, scored a West Coast hit after debut in Los Angeles. She signed with the Orpheum company for 300 dollars weekly, will tour with the cast next fall, and plans a later eastern trip. Mrs. Jacob Hess of Muscatine is notified of the contract.
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Helen Tappe
Charles Tappe
Miss Tappe
Los Angeles
Jacob Hess
Tappe
Orpheum Company
Muscatine
Sewing Society Meeting Hosted by Mrs Wickey
The American Patriots Sewing Society will meet at Mrs. Wickey's home at 609 Cedar Street on January 2 1907 for an afternoon session.
Burglar Suspect Arrested in Davenport
A man calling himself Fred Brown, sought in Muscatine for stealing rings and watches from the John Rowan Loan Office on Christmas night, was arrested in Davenport today. Muscatine police were notified of the arrest.
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Davenport
Fred Brown
Muscatine
John Rowan
Stolen Watch Remnants Found in Hotel Drawer
A dresser drawer at the Commercial hotel yielded a cigar box with crystals and dust rims of several gold watches. Police investigated and learned the watches were acid-tested in a room with gold parts removed. The items were not identified as from John Rowan Loan office, though a local jeweler confirmed the pieces resembled those known to be stolen.
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Commercial Hotel
John Rowan Loan Office
Muscatine teams plan short winter road trip
The Muscatine Crescents return from Lone Tree and schedule games with Columbus Junction on January 3 and a Washington match the following day. The Muscatine Japs will travel January 11 to Nichols to face the Athletic club. Hull House of Chicago seeks a spring series, with Company C’s fast squad near Centrals at 27 to 21.
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Muscatine Crescents
Lone Tree
Robinson
Columbus Junction
Washington
Cubs
Muscatine Japs
Nichols
Duffy
Hull House
Chicago
Ruchdeschel
Company C
Centrals
County Officer Resigns and New Appointment Named
The article notes a county treasurer resigns after six years in office. Ray Johnson, chosen as deputy, is the son of former treasurer Cilas Johnson and will assume duties starting January 6th.
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Stocker
Ray Johnson
Cilas Johnson
Funeral held for William Miller at family residence
Funeral services for William Miller were conducted at 10 o clock from his mother Mrs E Miller s home 1112 East Eighth Street Rev J C H Light United Brethren Church officiated Pallbearers named George Miller Henry Miller Louis Miller Raymond Miller M W Wheeler and F C StortzProceedings moved to Greenwood for interment.
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William Miller
E. Miller
East Eighth Street
J. C. H. Light
United Brethren Church
George Miller
Henry Miller
Louis Miller
Raymond Miller
M. W. Wheeler
F. C. Stortz
Greenwood
Life-long bondage to dyspepsia challenged by bitters
Dyspepsia liver and kidney troubles described as lifelong bondage. HPlestric Bitters claimed as guaranteed remedy offered by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store priced at 50 cents.
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Havercamp
Stranger Buys Time Pieces Then Dismantles Them
A man in the city for several days purchased old watches for their gold and likely dismantled them in his hotel room, leaving the discarded parts in an old cigar box.
Reunion program set for Loyal Hawkeyes at Muscatine
The Muscatine county State University alumni reunion program includes a banquet January 3 at the Hotel Commerc and a series of toasts. Speakers listed include Judge D W Jackson J C Coster Walter Meyers J F Devitt Ed P Ingham Frederick R Cooper F M Witter and more with an informal discussion and town representatives.
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State University
Muscatine County
D. W. Jackso
Walter Meyers
Pleaer University
J. F. Devitt
P. Ingham
Frederick R. Cooperlege
F. M. Witter
The marvelous modest mechanical man Mr. McCann
The note describes Mr. McCann as Santa Claus's uncle and a devoted mechanical toy painter. It portrays him working in Claus' attic, painting and assembling toys with colored lips and heads, relishing his craft and likened to Santa’s helper in a whimsical Everybody's magazine piece by Julian Street.
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Mr. McCann
Santa Claus
Mes Cann
Santa
Claus
lRed
McCann
Julian Street
Everybody's Magazine
The Atlantic December Fiction Highlights
The December Atlantic features Hopkings new Clammer tale The Fisherman with strong reader interest. MacLeod by Alice Brown continues in its third installment with racing charm and sweetness. Fanny K Johnson offers The Big Trouble and the If Boy child story in her best vein. Mark Goet debuts a clever tale about two waiters and a lottery The sp ning of M Baptiste is by another author. Maine by Martha B Dunn sketches old fashioned school days.
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W. J. Hopkins
Fanny K Johnson
Johnson
Marke Goet
M. Baptiste
Maine
Martha B. Dunn
A‘ Lantic
The Second Christmas Poem Excerpt
A brief verse recounts a mother’s gift of a scarlet cloak and small miter for a beloved child. The speaker recalls a blessing from her baby, who later becomes the world’s figure, the Baby Child Divine.
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Helen Hay Whitney
Metropolitan Magazine
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