Sleigh Rush Warns Buyers as Stock Sells Fast
Local note reports Frank Bowman listing a sleigh sale with only ten units left. Bellevue hospital treated Caterina Hernandez a railroad laborer this morning under Drs A J Weaver and J L Klein. Mrs W M Peppers recovering well after a Bellevue operation yesterday. Travel details for Mr and Mrs W O Speers from St Cloud, Minn. to Atalissa before returning home. Dr Samuel B McNutt Jr of Des Moines left after visiting Muscatine relatives. McNutt praises Muscatine capital city commission plan of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caterina Hernandez
Bellevue Hospital
A. J. Weaver
J. L. Klein
W. M. Peppers
Fletcher Avenue
W. O. Speers
St. Cloud
Minn
Wilson Toyne
West Seventh Street
Atalissa
Samuel B. McNutt, Jr
Des Moines
Samuel B. McNutt
Muscatine
Northwestern Seeks Davenport Railright into Wholesale District
Davenport announces the Northwestern railroad will request city council permission to lay tracks into the wholesale district and connect with Davenport via the Clinton Davenport interurban line. The move aims to extend the mainline into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Davenport
Iowa Evening Press
Northwestern Railroad
Clinton-Davenport
Prayer Meeting At Park Avenue M E Church Tonight
The regular Tuesday prayer meeting of Park Avenue M E Church will be held this evening at 7 30 at the home of George Hain on Sherman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hill
Park Avenue M. E
George Hain
Sherman Street
Davenport banker’s daughter seeks divorce over drinking
Mrs. Edna Ryan, daughter of Anthony Burdick, a Davenport banker, filed suit for divorce from her husband Harry Ryan charging him with drunkenness on December 28 in Davenport Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ryan
Muscatine
Iowa Evening Press
Davenport
Edna Ryan
Anthony Burdick
Doctor Uses X Ray On Curtis Stober Injury
Dr A J Oliver used an X ray last evening to determine internal leg damage after Curtis Stober fell from a wagon. Initial exam suggested cartilage dislocation, but the X ray aimed to confirm the extent of the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Stober
A. J. Oliver
Muscatine Musical Union Opens Season at Grand
Advance ticket sales for the Muscatine Musical Union season opener at the Grand Opera House suggest strong local interest. Soloist Miss Virginia Tunnicliffe of Moline appears as contralto with Charles F. Grade conducting the orchestra in a varied program praised as the best yet by the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Virginia Tunnicliffe
Moline, Ill
Charlies F. Grade
Exposed to Cold Foot Loss Sucks in Box Car Despair
A Mexican railroader named John Martinas was found in a discarded box car near the Wilton tracks after being bounced from a Davenport bound freight. He suffered severe frostbite to both feet, was treated by Dr. T F Beveridge, and then moved to the county farm for care with amputation likely for several toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Medical Fraternity
Wilton
T. F. Beveridge
John Martinas
Davenport
Linwood
Muscatine
Lawrence
Sideboard Gift Delights Mrs Tilgner at 515 Walnut
Mrs A L Tilgner wife of Rev Tilgner of the German Baptist church was surprised at noon when a handsome sideboard arrived at her home 515 Walnut street A card from the churches Ladies Aid Society proved the gift and the noonday meal was paused as the family appreciated the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Tilgner
Luella Steen Buried in City
The funeral of Miss Luella Steen daughter of Theodore Steen was held in this city this morning. Rev J B Smith conducted a brief service at Musser Memorial Chapel before interment. Miss Steen died Sunday at Mt Pleasant after a short illness with pneumonia. She is survived by her father and sister Miss Jeanette who live in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Steen
Theodore Steen
Musser
Davenport Speaker Ramig to Address Local Rooms Friday
Col. J. C. Ramig of Davenport leads the Davenport Food and Shelter Depot for the Christian Volunteers and will speak at the Mulberry avenue rooms next Friday night. Messrs Wright and Lawrence of the Muscatine branch aim to boost a lively gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Ramig
Davenport
City
J. C. Ramig
Christian Volunteers
Mulberry Avenue
Messrs. Wright and
Lawrence
Muscatine
Harlo McDermid Improves After Sleigh Accident
Harlo McDermid, badly injured when a sleigh he rode in with his uncle Col H W Huttig overturned on Christmas afternoon, is reported to be improving rapidly at Hershey Hospital where he receives careful treatment from the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlo McDermid
Hershey Hospital
Col
H. W. Huttig
Partition Suit Seeks Sale of Real Estate in District Court
August Althaus and others filed a partition suit in district court against John Althaus and others asking the court to order the sale of property for an equal division. Attorney G Allbee represents the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
August Althaus
John Althaus
G. Allbee
Stray bullet hits shop window in Mulberry Avenue
A stray shot supposedly pierced the plate glass of the Frank Zimmerman general repair store at 417 Mulberry Avenue Monday night. No bullet trace was found and the incident remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zimmerman General Repair
Mulberry Avenue
Columbus Junction Man Dies Late Today
Ed Hanft of Columbus Junction Iowa died at 1 o clock today at his home on South Hill. He was about 16 years old and born on the Hanft homestead nearby. He had two marriages and is survived by his wife, his mother Mrs Helen Hanft, five children, four sons Fred Hilton John and Lyle and one daughter Fay. Five brothers and three sisters also survive including Milton Theodore George Jacob John and Mrs Reuben Heindel Mrs Jack Willet and Mrs George Wren. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Hanft
South Hill
Hanit
Kate McCoy
Pearl Morrison
Helen Hanft
Fred
Sheridan
Wyo
Hilton
John
Lyle
Fay
Milton
Theodore
George
Jacob
Reuben Heindel
Jack Willet
George Wren
Morning Sun social notes mix of visitors for holidays
Miss Hallie Carr of Fredonia visits grandmother Mrs. R R Wright. Nettie Johnson returns from Iowa Wesleyan Mt Pleasant for holidays. Mrs B L Delong of Knoxville IA visits relatives. Zella Cavan home from Vinton for holiday. Harriett Metts home from Hopkinton A for vacation. Maud Browning from Sidney IA visits Lois Cavin over Sunday. Ethel McElhinney visiting Indianapolis. Lizzie Deihl visiting Wapello. Walter Jamison Harold Moffitt home from I W U for holidays. Gardner of Washington visiting daughter Mrs E H Faris. Lois Cavin visiting friends at Solon. Arthur Griffis from Allerton visiting town. E E Friend of Wapello visits daughter Louie Schneider. Susie Anna Ruth Beck home from Coe College Cedar Rapids for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Carr
Fredonia
R. R. Wright
Nettie Johnson
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
B. L. Delong
Knoxville
Zella Cavan
Vinton
Harriett Metts
Hopkinton
Solon
Arthur Griffis
Allerton
E. E. Friend
Wapello
Louie Schneider
Susie
Anna
Ruth Beck
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Grandma Croxen
S. H. Archibald
Ruth
Marie
Breese
Iowa City
Dr. Brisbine
Elmer Coss
B. J. Embree
George
West Liberty
Helen Watters
Bradley
W. P. Watters
Zella Lamb
Chicago
E. S. Lamb
Leonard Lamb
St. Louis
Charlie Lamb
Woodman Hall
Verle Fiderlein
Muscatine
James Ireland
Des Moines
Ollie
Fred Jones
Marjorie
Davenport
J. H. Rowe
Wilton
W. H. Jones
Robert Stucker
F. Smith
E. Filean
Perry
Maud Rockefeller
Will Black
Nicola
Nichols
Chesebrough
Grandpa Hindees
Cyrus Lundy
Jamaica
Iowa
Miss Alta
Chicago Rallies for Unified Transit with Central Power Plant
A new Chicago company plans a unified system merging surface and elevated lines with interurban railroads, plus a central power plant. The Commonwealth Edison combine and south side lines total assets worth 326.5 million dollars. The plan, to be announced tomorrow, includes 22 million dollars in collateral bonds at five percent, preferred stock at four and a half percent, and common stock at two percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
Chicago
Commonwealth Edison Company
Christmas Basket Distributions Reported by Muscatine Elks
At the Muscatine lodge of Elks the committee reported nearly four hundred dollars worth of provisions distributed to the city’s poor. Several new members were also inducted at the Monday evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Officers Elected by Electa Chapter No 52 Eastern Star
The Electa Chapter No 52 of the Order of the Eastern Star elected officers for the year after the session last evening. Officers named include W M Mrs Callie Citchforth W P G A Riemcke Asso W M Mrs Edith Rider Secy Miss Emma Manlove Treasurer Mrs Cora McCoy Conductor Mrs Ida Kuebler Asso Cond Mrs Adaline Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Order of the Eastern Star
W. M
Callie Citchforth
W. P
G. A. Riemcke
Asso
Revival of Old Judgment Seeks $149.35 in District Court
Henry Dowling faces an action filed by Henry and B. A. Kirchner as executors of B. Kirchner estate. They seek judgment in the sum of $149.35 based on an 1889 judgment of $50.30 plus accumulated interest. T. R. Fitzgerald represents the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
B. A. Kirchner
B. Kirchner
Nave
District Court
Henry Dowling
T. R. Fitzgerald
Carnegie Slips in Central Park Knee Injury
Andrew Carnegie slipped on an icy patch near the reservoir in Central Park and injured his left knee. He stayed in his room per doctors orders and missed the dinner at his home with Governor Hughes, President Butler, and others. Taft could not attend due to the storm. the dinner proceeded with other guests aware of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Hughes
Butler
Columbia University
Taft
Carnegie
Wilton Train Delayed by Minor Engine Accident
The 10 15 Wilton train was late this morning due to a minor engine accident at the round house. It departed at 11 45 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Cascarrets: a popular nightly remedy sold in millions
An advertising promo touts Cascarets as a universal night time cure to prevent early morning sickness and over eating. It claims quick relief and positions the product as the world's best selling remedy with a million boxes sold monthly.
Former Muscatine Boy Weds in Cedar Rapids
Clarence Graff of Cedar Rapids, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Graff of Muscatine, married Janet Shall inglaw of Cedar Rapids yesterday at the bride’s aunt Mrs. Frank Smith’s home. Attendants included Mrs. L. D. Wells of Cedar Rapids. A wedding dinner followed and the couple, now to reside in Cedar Rapids, plan a short trip to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Graff
W. H. Graff
Janet Shallinglaw
Frank Smith
L. D. Wells
Dancing Party by Beta Iota Phi at A O U W Hall
Beta Iota Phi held a dancing party at the A O U W hall last evening as the first in a series of social events for this week with Delta Kappa Phi. Vanatta's orchestra provided music and out of town guests included Miss Marion Lafferty Ruth Francis of Davenport and Minnie Kline of Beardstown Ill. Dr and Mrs H F Lange chaperoned the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta 1Ota Phi
A. O. U. W. Hall
Beta Iota Phi Society
Beta Iota Phi
Delta Kappa Phi
Vanatta
Marion Lafferty
Ruth Francis
Davenport
Minnie Kline
Beardstown
Ill
H. F. Lange
Shower Given For Miss May Bowser Of Illinois
A misc shower was held last evening at 815 East Sixth street hosted by Mrs. A J Freers and Miss Myrel Nesper for Miss May Bowser and her friends. Miss Bowser, to wed soon at her parents home near the city, plans to marry Harry R. Wibber of Kennewick Washington, formerly from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrel Nesper
East Sixth Street
A. J. Freers
Miss Nesper
Miss Bowser
John Bowser
Illinois
Harry R. Wibber
Kennewick, Wash
House Party at the Schomberg Thome Home
Mr and Mrs J P Schomberg host a party at 11602 Mulberry Ave with guests including Mr and Mrs F I Pemble of Wapello Mr and Mrs Reuben Snyder of Des Moines Mrs O G Mason and children Lysle Mildred and Glen of Toledo IA Earl Dow of Davenport and Mrs Grace D Cave of Chicago all sisters of Mrs Schomberg The whole party will dine today at the home of Mr and Mrs L Dickerson East Seventh Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schomberg Thome
J. P. Schomberg
Mulberry Avenue
F. I. Pemble
Wapello
Reuben Snyder
Des Moines
O. G. Mason
Lysle, Mildred and
Glen
Toledo
Iowa
Earl Dow
Davenport
Grace D. Cave
Chicago
Schomberg
L. Dickerson
East Seventh Street
Young Ladies Sodality Plans Bob Sled Ride
The Young Ladies' Sodality of St Matthias church will ride to the home of Miss Stella Healey in Lake township on Wednesday evening for a social gathering and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodality
St. Matthias Church
Stella Healey
Lake Township
Accident at Schultz Button Factory Smashed Finger
C. O. Duncan of Washington Street suffered a painful work accident this morning when his fourth right finger was caught in a machine at Schultz button factory. Dr. E. B. Fulham was called and dressed the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. O. Duncan
Washington Street
Schultz
E. B. Fulham
Captains Postponed for Company C Competitive Shoot
The announcement of the squad captains for the Company C competitive shoot, initially planned for last evening, has been postponed to next Monday night alongside the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company C
Atalissa Visit Before Moving to Boone
Mrs Francelia Croxen and Mrs Archie Croxen with two children are visiting Grandma Croxen and relatives in Atalissa Ia before moving to Boone Ia. Miss Ruth Ballou of Waverly Ia joins the group for the short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Francelia Croxen
Archie Croxen
Grandma Croxen
Boone
Ruth Ballou
Waverly
Christmas Visitors and Local Social Roundup
Sunday guests and holiday travelers fill the town scene from Wapello to Cedar Rapids. Families host relatives, attend oyster suppers, and enjoy Christmas dinners as neighbors share news of travels, school vacations, and local commerce embellishing a busy holiday period.
Christmas Observed By Keota Churches In Cantatas
Christmas observances across four Keota Protestant churches featured cantatas and decorations. Santa arrived at the Methodist church in a youth class airship. the Christian church staged a North Pole reveal. Aged Mrs. Keishaber died. funeral at the Methodist church. burial beside her husband. Local social notices mention parties and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Santa
North Pole
Gardenier
Tingley
Will Nelson
James Chesney
Gordon
Wis
Moritz
Davenport
James McJunkin
Peoria
Keishaber
Margaret Seydel
J. F. Robertson
Methodist Church
Will C. Peiffer
Post Office
Ruby Hulse
Ruth Tindauer
Ray Hulse
John Lindauer
Pine Mills Social Notes Include Visits and Birthday Event
Pine Mills trading posts report Miss Addie Wunderlich and Maud Wathan visiting Miss Wunderlich's sister in Petersburg Illinois for a few weeks. Frank Tietsch and wife from Rock Island spent Christmas with his parents. A large crowd attended Will Hartman’s birthday party on Wednesday night. Mr Bowler of Muscatine tuned A Kemper’s piano and is visiting the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciaity
Bessie Welsch
Wilton
H. Cacherell
W. Hartman
Durant
J. Metz
Edith Hansen
A. Kemper
McGee
Pine Mills
Addie Wunderlich
Maud Wathan
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Whittick Bros
East 2Nd Street
Frank Bowman
MEA Ham Land CO
Hershey
Bell Phone
IE Suitorium
Carl Koontz
Arleigh Freeman
West Second St
Muscatine Musical Union
Grand
County Farm
Ladies’ Aid Society
Pastor
Greenwood Cemetery
Zimmerman Repair Store
BIG
Transportation Lines
Eastern Star
Hal
Cascarets Roc
I. Merel& Son
Muscatine’s
May Bowser
Feck, Pusser & Go
Statee Bank
P. M. Musser
W. E. Bliven
Ss. B. Cook
C. Cook
EB. C. Stocker
Perbelly
Type
J. Carl Barnard
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