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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1912

Page

4

Local residents travel for weekend visits

Miss Margaret McKibben of 1009 Oak Street left for Davenport to spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H Treele. Miss Lowe Horton of Bertin Wily arrived to spend a few days at the J S McKee home on West Third Street. Mr. and Mrs. J W Noll of Rockford departed for their home after visiting Mrs. Catherine Noll at 516 West Fourth Street.

Margaret _ McKibben Oak Street Davenport H. Treele Misa Lowe Horton Bertin, Wily Elsy J. W. Noll Rockford, Til Catherine Noll West Fourth Street

Christmas entertaining at several Davenport homes

Mrs and Mr A Stores entertained twenty four relatives at their West Fourth street home for a holiday visit with George Vetter from Canada City Mo as guest. Mrs Frank Carlen hosted a Christmas party for Miss Lilian Kell and about twenty guests in festive attire with refreshments. The Friday Evening Bridge club met on East Ninth Street with four tables, light refreshments. George Sthcock hosts next session January 16 at his East Ninth Street home. Charles France hosted a Christmas dinner at a country home south of Wilton with guests including Benjamin Vapatta and family, A Richards and son Wayne, Maynard, Geneva Garlvil, Idle and Chapman families from Davenport and Mascatine.

Uncter George Vetter Canana City West Fourth Street Frank Carlen Guts Mra H. S Best Ninth Street Lilian Kell Wall Ast Witth Street Robert Sthcock Ner Eart Ninth Street Charles France Wilton Benjamin Vapatta Gonnady A. Ecichards Song Wayne and Maynard Mis. Geneva Garlvil Mascntine V. Idle Near Nichols Wre Chapman Mancatine W. A. Chapman Mary Chapman Cone

Proposed Freight Increases Suspended by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed transportation rate increases until May 1. The hikes, ranging from 1% to 43%, would apply to canned goods, furniture, cash and many other commodities between Missouri River points in Kansas City and Omaha.

Missouri River Washington, D. C Kansas City Omaha Interstate Commerce Commission Uait

Fingerprint Found Linking Murder Suspect Logue

Police reveal a usable fingerprint on a handkerchief used as a towel by J. H. Logue's alleged killer. Experts say the impression resembles a man, suggesting a lead in the Logue diamond case investigation.

Logue J. H. Logue Mercaatt

Baptists End Membership Contest in Waterloo Baracas

A two month inter-class contest between Baraca classes of First Baptist Waterloo and First Walnut Street Walnut church ends Monday. The winning class is to be declared the largest in the state. An intra-church contest will dine losers at winners’ expense. If Muscatine church gains, menu favors beef steak not liver. Attendance efforts peak for tomorrow morning’s services.

Lori Walnut Street Waterloo Wasentino Tomor

Keota Girl Is Bride of Wellman Man

Keota Kuolg Dec 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs A M Anderson. Their daughter Miss Gora Andgran and P A Hitting of Wellman were married by Rev L Borrenit. The ceremony was simple with only close relatives present. Guests admired pink and white decor and a long table menu. The bride wore white with lace and silk trimmings. The couple, with Miss Blanche Anderson, plan to visit Knoxville before settling on the groom’s Montana farm after March 1.

Blanche Anderson Knoxville Wilmer Anderson Mia Mia. Blicleg Montana

Husband Kills Wife and Mother in LaGrange Shooting

Howard Hart, separated from his wife Renn Hart, shot and killed his wife and her mother Mrs. Sartal McBride in LaGrange Indiana. Mrs Hart, wounded, fled the bedroom before Hart fatally shot her. Hart was later arrested at his brother's home.

LaGrange Ind Howard Hart Renn Hart Sartal McBride

Funeral for Madison football star John Moll held in church

John Moll, famed football standout from Madison, Wisconsin, was buried after funeral services at the First Congregational Church. University friends and local admirers joined townspeople in paying respects, as the passing of a noted athlete was marked by sorrow and tribute.

Vermer Mouny Madison Wis Des John Moll

Notice of Monday Work and Sunday Committee Meeting

Notice states workers will be on Monday night in the second degree and all members are requested to be present. The committee on program will meet Sunday at 2 o'clock in the hall, by order Sam Kroese, Ady.

Sam Kroese Ady

Interurban Car Inaugurated In Muscatine City

The first Davenport to Muscatine interurban car arrived at 2 45 PM, completing the trip via the Hark Place line before three, with a second car entering town ten minutes later. Over 50 passengers, including Davenport officials and Muscatine business leaders, rode the inaugural run. A welcome was extended by local merchants as business paused for the event, with a reception at the Commercial Club and remarks from city and company officials.

Hark Place Joop Theas Z. F. Porter Davenport Muscating Muscatine Tsett Avenue Ibnainess Port Tion Second Alrest Wetnomte Alfred C. Mueller Hugo Wiyeller William Matthes John C. Witt Chris Kuehl William Gosch John Halligan Otto Kuehl Mascatine HM. Little J. Carl Barnard J. Jo. Glesler Slnnett GM. Titus M. Hughes Marty Barnard R. Bauer Charles Young W. B. Muller PF. W. Bichett W. E. Downer Josh Relsemund George Meerdink G. M. Weber Tyett Usvenue Ethirry Aya Commercial Club J. L. Givsler Musciting Commercial Club

Prominent Letts Resident Mary Bailey Dies at 58

Mrs Mary Bailey wife of George Bailey died this morning in Letts at about age 58 after a lengthy illness. Survived by husband and father James Roberts, four sisters AISG and Bertha Stump Ethel Stump Lulu Bailey, two brothers George a pharmacy student and a prostland radial station employee. Funeral services will be Monday at 2 o clock at the Methodist Episcopal church in Letts conducted by Rev T P Barker.

Letts Mary Bailey George Bailey Irs Bailey James Roberts Calais W.8 Grittirh Lotal Bertha Fred Stump Ethel Charles Stump Mize Lulu Bailey Lwo &One George School of Pharmacy Iowa City Prostland Radirond Atation Methodigt Episcopal Church Lette

New York Clearing House Banks Report Mixed Reserves Change

New York December figures show a mixed shift in clearing house banks and trust companies. Loans total reach about 4.867 billion with deposits rising to around 1.077 billion, while net deposits gain and excess reserves adjust as of the week ending December 28.

New York N.Y Hig Isa Inc HANS CIO Soe Sensai Deerage Deeranae Inererse

Box Car Substitution for Wilton Plug Train Incident

A combined smoking and express car derailed during a routine trip near Wilton, causing severe damage and necessitating the use of a standard box car. The engine and one passenger coach now accompany the box car as the Wilton plug train, with the modified consist in place until the other car returns from a repair stop at the shop.

Wilton Plug Shous

Fruitland News Briefs Details on Local Visit

Fruitland December records show Mr. and Mrs. John Frivnell hosting visitors in Grandview. Louis P. Drake of Fullerton California traveled here in response to his mother's death. Drake returned home after the services. Local items include Frank Mina and other sav e details.

Fruitland John Frivnell Grandview Louis P. Drake Fullerton Cal Jana Mina Frank

Crop Meeting 10 Set for Muscatine County

Women to assist by the work of agricultural education. County crop meetings will be held at rural schools with K Kirkpatrick, crop expert, addressing sessions. B D Steen presided. several committees were appointed including Domestic Science chaired by Mrs Newton Lange and various other posts.

K. Kirkpatrick Muscatine County Kirkpatrick Fearne South English Paattorney Steen Newton Vange Wilton B. Stafford Archbalt J. ‘Yn Giesler Otto Wilehner J. D

Favor A Reorganization: Illinois State Teachers Association Fates

In Peoria Illinois on December 22 by unanimous vote the reorganizing of the Illinois State Teachers Association was approved at the annual convention's final session. S P Pursh of Macomb was elected president for the coming year with Flora Colt of Chicago as first vice president and K B Cotman of Chicago as second vice president. D Walter Potts of East St Louis became fourth vice president. Charles L McIntosh of Monticello treasurer. Gilbert J Ranhe of Mattoon and Walter Hatfield of Chicago named to the executive committee. No secretary was chosen as the association plans to reorganize and meet again later. The next meeting place and date to be decided by the executive committee.

Tilinvis Teachers’ Association Peoria III IlIndis State Teachers’ Association Heth S.P. Pursh Macomb Til Tlinois

Wilton locals host visitors and attend gatherings

Wilton Iowa residents share reports of visiting relatives and friends from Davenport Rock Island Muscatine and West Liberty. The piece notes multiple departures and returns including Mr and Mrs HT Javason Milas Helen of Pratt Kansas and Mrs Frank Abbott of West Liberty. A Christmas family reunion at Fred Feltman’s home is also described with a large group attending.

Abe Belt Josephine Moylan Rock Taland

Linen shower honors Miss Anna Handrick bride elect

Benkart and family along with Mr and Mrs Oliver Blue and others hosted a linen shower at Mrs H B Strong’s home for Miss Anna Handrick who will wed Orren Kiser on December 31. Guests shared a three course supper and games. calendars were favors while many gifts were given to the bride elect.

Miszea Amelia Carrig Lydia Grander Wita Verna Buedelier Clara Headliner Alma Brammeley Lizzie Wacker Mary Rul Grace Hain Belle Kiser Pearl Maurer Nellig Duncan Will Murphy Greston

Reliable Loan Ads Offer Quick Cash In Muscatine

Muscatine readers are urged to borrow money with no red tape from Reliable Loan Company. Immediate funds on household items, livestock, or real estate security offered with same day loans and confidential terms. Listings include horses, cattle, farm machinery, buggies, and secondhand goods. further details at the office over the old Post Office.

Reliabie Loan Company Muscatine Iown Piease Quyteraig Reliagle Loan CO Anecatine Iowa Reliance Loan Company Ald Post Office Reliance Loan CO

Lost on public highway tools inquiry reward

On the public highway adds of quote tools in canvas rel finder return to McBride Cope City Drug Store Reward. 1 broke land ren Cocker wis for sale J E Hoopes Phona T

McBride & Cope City Drug Store

New Uses of X rays and Pierces System for Home Treatment

A detailed overview promotes X ray diagnostics revealing bone abnormalities tumors and organ issues including tuberculosis of the lungs. It describes wide ray therapy for pain conditions and notes the incandescent light bath for diabetes rheumatism obesity and other ailments. The article extols Dr Pierce’s Invalids’ Home and Surgical Institute in Buffalo emphasizing distant treatment by mail consultations and the aim to avoid surgery.

Bates Alhough Pierce Pierce Ls Buffalo Mora

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