Sleighs Going Fast as 10 Remain for Buyers
Local item notes hurry to buy a sleigh with only ten left. The piece then shifts to hospital news at Bellevue describing operations on laborer Hernandez by Mrs A J Weaver and J I Kieln, and a recovery report for Mrs W M Peppers after a difficult Bellevue operation. It mentions Mr and Mrs Speers of St Cloud visiting relatives in Muscatine and departing for Atalissa, plus Dr Samuel B McNutt Jr of Des Moines returning home after visiting his father and Muscatine relatives and praising Muscatine in government under the capital plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catering Hernandez
Bellevue Hospital
A. J. Weaver
J. I. Kieln
W. M. Peppers
Fletcher Avenue
W. ©. Speers
St. Cloud
Minn
Wilson Toyne
West Seventh Street
Atalissa
Samuel B. McNutt, Jr
Des Moines
Samuel B. McNutt
Muscatine
Northwestern to seek right to lay tracks into Davenport
The Iowa Evening Press reports that Northwestern railroad will petition Davenport city council for permission to lay tracks into the wholesale district and to enter Davenport via the Clinton Davenport interurban line, announced December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Davenport
Iowa Evening Press
Northwestern Railroad
Clinton-Davenport
Prayer Meeting Tonight at Park Avenue M E Church
The regular Tuesday evening prayer meeting of Park Avenue M E Church will be held this evening at 7 30 at the home of George Hain, Sherman street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue M. E
George Hain
Sherman Street
Davenport banker’s daughter sues for divorce
Davenport IA December 28 Edna Ryan daughter of Anthony Burdick a Davenport banker filed suit for divorce from her husband Harry Ryan accusing him of drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ryan
Muscatine
Iowa Evening Press
Davenport
Edna Ryan
Anthony Burdick
X Ray Used On Curtis Stober to Verify Leg Injury
Examination by Dr. A. J. Oliver used an X ray last evening to determine internal damage after Curtis Stober fell from a wagon. Initial assessment suggested cartilage dislocation in the leg, and the X ray confirmed the suspected injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Stober
A. J. Oliver
Davenport speaker to discuss food and shelter depot
Col Ramig of Davenport will speak at the local rooms on Mulberry avenue next Friday night. He leads the Davenport Food and Shelter Depot of the Christian Volunteers. Wright and Lawrence of the Muscatine branch are pushing to make the meeting a lively event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramig
Davenport
J. C. Ramig
Christian Volunteers
Mulberryavenue
Messrs. Wright and
Lawrence
Muscatine
Sleigh Accident Injured Boy Improves at Hershey Hospital
Marlo McDermid, badly hurt Christmas afternoon when a sleigh overturned, is reported improving rapidly. He is confined at Hershey Hospital under careful medical care with his uncle Col. H. W. Huttig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlo McDermid
Hershey Hospital
Huarlo McDermid
Col
H. W. Huttig
Partition suit seeks sale of real estate for equal division
August Althaus and others file in district court a partition action against John Althaus and others asking that specified real estate be sold to effect an equal division. Attorney for the plaintiffs is G. Allbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
August Althaus
John Althaus
G. Allbee
Bullet Through Window At Zimmerman Repair Store
A stray bullet struck the front window of Frank Zimmerman general repair at 417 Mulberry Avenue on Monday night, cutting a clean hole in the plate glass. No bullet trace was found.
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Zimmerman Repair Store
Frank Zimmerman General Repair Store
Mulberry Avenue
Chicago Transit Merger Plans $326 Million Capital
A new company proposes to unify all Chicago surface and elevated lines with a central power plant and expand to interurban railroads. The combined capitalization of stocks and bonds is about $326.5 million, including $22 million collateral bonds and preferred stock to fund four and a half percent in dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
South Side
Commonwealth Edison Company
Muscatine Musical Union Opens Season at Grand
Advance sale for the Muscatine Musical Union concert at the Grand tomorrow night signals strong local interest. Virginia Tunnicliffe contralto of McVine will solo while Charles J. Grade conducts the orchestra.
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Muscatine Musical Union
Grand
Virginia Tunnicliffe
Mc Vine. J
Charles J. Grade
Sideboard Gift From Church Ladies’ Aid to Mrs Tilgner
Mrs A L Tilgner wife of Rev Tilgner of the German Baptist church received a surprise noon delivery a handsome sideboard at 514 Walnut street. The gift from the church Ladies’ Aid society was confirmed by a card and meal preparations paused as the family appreciated the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Tilgner
Luella Steen Buried in City Funeral Held for Miss Steen
The funeral of Miss Luella Steen daughter of Theodore Steen was held in the city this morning at Musser Memorial Chapel before interment. She died Sunday at Mt. Pleasant after a brief pneumonia illness. She is survived by her father and sister Miss Jeanette who lives in Chicago with their father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuella Steen
Theodore Steen
Musser
Mexican railroader frostbitten in box car near Wilton
A young Mexican named John Martinas was found in a severely frozen condition in a deserted box car near Linwood. He was taken to Muscatine where Dr. Beveridge and County Auditor Lawrence began treatment as flesh mortification advanced. He was moved to the county farm for care with likely multiple amputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Medical Fraternity
Wilton
I. FF. Beveridge
John Martinas
Davenport
Linwood
Muscatine
Talen
Lawrence
T.F. Beveridge
Elks Lodge Reports Christmas Basket Distributions
At Muscatine lodge of Elks Monday evening the committee reported nearly four hundred dollars worth of provisions distributed to the city's poor. Several new members were inducted at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Officers Elected by Eastern Star Chapter No 52
The Electa Chapter No 52 of the Order of the Western Star held a session last evening electing officers for the year. Officers chosen include W. M. Mrs. Callie Citchforth, W. P. G. A. Riemcke, I. Mrs. Edith Rider, Tiss Emma Manlove, Treasurer Mrs. Cora McCoy, Conductor Mrs. Ida Kuebler, Associate Conductor Mrs. Adaline Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Order of the Western Star
W. M
Callie Citchforth
W. P
G. A. Riemcke
Edith Rider
Tiss Emma Manlove
Cora McCoy
Ida Kuebler
Asso
Adaline Smith
Columbus Junction Man Dies Late Today
Wd Hannt about 35 died at 1 o clock at his home on South Hill Columbus Junction Ia Born on the Hantt homestead two miles southeast he lived in the vicinity He was twice married first wife Kate McCay died about 15 years ago second wife Pearl Morrison Survived by wife mother Mrs Helen Hannt five children four sons Fred Sheridan Wyo Hilton John and Lyle Columbus Junction daughter Fay at home five brothers and three sisters Milton Theodore George Jacob John all of Columbus Junction and Mrs Reuben Heindel Mrs Jack Willett of Columbus Junction and Mrs George Wren Sheridan Wyo Funeral arrangements not yet announced
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Columbus Junction
Wd. Hantt
South Hill
Hantt
Kate McCay
Pearl Morrison
Helen Hannt
Fred
Sheridan
Wyo
Hilton
John
Lyle
Fay
Milton
Theodore
George
Jacob
Reuben Heindel
Jack Willet
George Wren
Revives Old Judgment in District Court Action
Ex executors of the estate of B Kirchner file in district court for judgment of 149.85 against Henry Dowling. The suit cites a 1889 judgment of 50.30 with accrued interest. T R Fitzgerald represents the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
B. A. Kirchner
B. Kirchner
District Court
Henry Dowling
T. R. Fitzgerald
Local residents return home for holidays in Morning Sun
Morning Sun notes a flurry of holiday visits and homecomings. Miss Hai lie Carr and Miss Zella-Cavan travel from Fredonia and Vinton to family in town. Several young women from colleges and other towns arrive home for vacation, including Nettie Johnson from Iowa Wesleyan and Misses Susie Anna and Ruth Beck from Coe College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailie Carr
Fredonia
R. R. Wright
Nettie Johnson
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
B. L. Delong
Knoxville
Zella-Cavan
Vinton
Harriett Metts
Hopkinton
Maud Browning
Sidney
Lois Cavan
McElhinney
Ethel
Indianapolis
Ind
Lizzie Deihl
Wanella
Walter Jamison
Harold Moffitt
Nonasy Aer
Gardner
Washington
HM. H. Faris
Lois Cavin
Solon
Arthur Griffis
Allerton
BE. E. Friend
Wapello
Louie Schneider
Susie
Anna
Ruth Beck
Coe College
iCefar Rapids
Carnegie slips on ice at Central Park dinner
Andrew Carnegie slipped on an icy patch while walking near the reservoir in Central Park New York on December 28 injuring his left knee. He missed the dinner at his home last night but sent regrets to Governor Hughes and Columbia University President Butler. His condition was described as not serious. Taft could not attend due to the storm. The guests learned Carnegie had a minor accident but wished the dinner to proceed.
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 delay at the round house caused by a minor engine accident. The train departed at 11:44 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Cascar et ad ends big seller helps night relief
An advertisement proclaims Cascar et as a universal night aid to calm nerves after overuse and drinking. It markets a week long treatment, claims Cascar ets to be the world’s biggest seller at a million boxes monthly and urges use before bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets
Former Muscatine Boy Weds at Cedar Rapids
Clarence Graff of Cedar Rapids, son of Mr and Mrs W H Graff of Muscatine, married Miss Janet Shall inglaw yesterday at the bride’s aunt’s home in Cedar Rapids. The couple, after a wedding dinner, left for a short Des Moines trip and will reside in Cedar Rapids where Graff works in a wholesale drug firm.
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Cedar Rapids
Clarence Graff
W.H. Graff
Janet Shallinglaw
Frank Smith
W. H. Graff
L. D. Wells
Finger Smash At Schultz Button Factory
C O Duncan of Washington street suffered a painful accident this morning at the Schultz button factory. His right fourth finger was caught in the machine while smashing buttons, causing a bad wound. E B Fulham was called to tend the injury.
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C. O. Duncan
Washington Street
Schultz
E. B. Fulham
Company C shoot captain announcement postponed
Announcement of the squad captains for Company C competitive shoot was postponed from last evening to next Monday night when the annual meeting will be held. The delayed announcement accompanies the setting of the meeting date and the event's schedule.
Atalissa Visit Before Moving to Boone
Mrs Wrancelia Croxen and Mrs Archie Croxen with two children visit Grandma Croxen in Atalissa before relocating to Boone Iowa. Miss Ruth Ballou of Waverly Iowa also visiting relatives during the pause.
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Atalissa
Wrancelia Croxen
Archie Croxen
Grandma Croxen
Boone
Ruth Ballou
Waverly
Ija
Christmas Visitors and Local Holiday Notes
Over Sunday visitors with Grandma Croxen and family. Christmas visits in Wapello and West Liberty. Names include Archibalds, Lambs, Watters, Ireland, Jones, Stucker, Lundy, and Ady. Presbyterians plan an oyster supper January 1, 1910 at Woodman hall. School closes for a week for holidays.
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Grandma Croxen
H. Archibald
Ruth
Marie
Wapello
Breese
Iowa City
Dr. Brisbine
Elmer Coss
B. J. Embree
George
West Liberty
Helen Watters
Bradley
Cedar Rapids
W. P. Watters
Zella Lamb
Chicago
EE. &. Lamb
Leonard Lamb
St. Louis
Charlie Lamb
Woodman Hall
Yerle 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
Hindees
Cyrus Lundy
Jamaica
Iowa
Miss Alta
Christmas Observed by Keota Churches and Local Visits
Christmas was observed by four Keota Protestant churches with well-rendered cantatas. Santa visited the Methodist church in an airship built by the young men's class. The Christian church staged a North Pole production proving the discoverer. A Presbyterian and Baptist trees overflowed with presents. Attendance was good. Local visits include Rev. and Mrs. Gardenier of Tingrey Indiana, guests of the Nelsons. Mrs. Moritz came from Davenport to visit Mr. Moritz. The aged Mrs. Wheifhaber died Sunday morning. funeral at Methodist church Monday. Will C. Peiffer issued invitations for a character party at the post office hall Thursday. The Rudy Hulse and Ruth Lindauer sisters with brothers will host a watch party at the Hulse home.
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Kkeota
Dee
Mkeosta
Santa
North Pole
Gardenier
Tingrey
Will Nelson
James Chesney
Gordon
Wis
Moritz
Davenport
James McJunkin
Peoria
Wheifhaber
Margaret Seydel
J. F. Robertson
Methodist
Will C. Peiffer
Post Office
Rudy Hulse
Ruth Lindauer
Ray Hulse
John Lindauer
Hulse
Pine Mills Social Notes Echo Christmas Visits
Dec 28 Pine Mills reports Miss Addie Wunderlich and cousin Maud Wathan visiting Miss Wunderlich’s sister at Petersburg Ill for two to three weeks. FrankTietech and wife from Rock Ill spent Christmas with his parents. A number of friends attended Will Hartman’s birthday party on Wednesday night. Mr Bowler from Muscatine tuned A Kemper’s piano and is visiting in the vicinity.
Local Social Notes and Town News Briefs
Miss Bessie Welsch of Wilton visits her parents here for a few days. H Cacherell and W Hartman were in Durant on Tuesday. J Metz hauls ice from the null pond for summer use. Miss Edith Hansen visits her sister Mrs A Kemper. Mr McGee's sale was largely attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinity
Bessie Welsch
Wilton
H. Cacherell
W. Hartman
Durant
J. Metz
Null Pond
Edith Hansen
A. Kemper
McGee
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Witted Bros
East 2Nd Street
Frank Bowman
Meacham Land
Hershey
Bell Phone
Wheluitorium
Carl Krontz
Arleigh Freeman
West Second St
Pustom
Luella Steen
City
Greenwood Cemetery
Man
Car
Fresen
County Farm
Eastern Star
Ola
Hal
I. Mierel& Son
Muscatine's
Besbss
Beta 1Ota Phi
A, O, U, W. Hall
Beta Iota Phi Society
Beta Jota Phi
Delta Kappa Phi
Vanatta
Marion Lafferty
Ruth Francis
Minnie Kline
Beardstown
H. F. Lange
May Bowser
Illinois
Myrel Nesper
East Sixth Street
A. J. Freers
Miss Nesper
Miss Bowser
John Bowser
Ilinois
Harry R. Wibber
Kennewick
Wash
Schomberg
J. P. Sehonberg
Abs
F. I. Pemble
Reuben Snyder
O. G. Mason
Lysle
Mildred
Glen
Toledo
Harl Dow
Grace D, Cave
L.dickerson
Ast
Seventh ‘Street
Sodality
St. Matthias Church
Stella Healey
Lake Township
O. O. Duncan
KEOTA
Pine Mills
P. M. Musser
W. BE. Bliven
I. B. Cook
C. Cook
B. C. Stocker
J. Carl Barnard
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