Best attendance record at Hape School praised
The Hape school led by Miss Gertrude Gertenbach posted the year’s best attendance and punctuality, with December showing no absences or tardies. It is the only county school to achieve 100 percent in attendance and punctuality for the current year. A. F. and A. M. lodge to hold third degree meeting tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. All visitors and members in good standing invited. Card of Thanks from Mrs. Mary Petersen for kindness shown to her brother Tom London at Adams Station.
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Bradley
Hape
Gertrude Gertenbach
Natice
A. F
A. M
Lodge
Www
Rolenpora
Tom
London
Adams Station
Repair shop ad for metal work and guns
Journal want ad states Waterhouse Welding can fix cast iron brass aluminum steel or common iron with no waste. Offers repairs including guns as a specialty and equipment for Ford cars motorcycles bicycles and sporting goods at 212 Walnut St phone 784 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Bond? Bros. Motorcycle
Walnut St
Juvenile Court Reports Dispositions On Docket
Judge L J Horan disposed of all juvenile docket cases with many orders signed by County Clerk W S McKee. Several youths were returned to parental custody while others had cases dismissed or continued with court jurisdiction retained for further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Horan
W. S. McKee
Russell Olds
Wil
Townsend Sutton
Hugo Berry, Jr
Lena Howard
Mabel Carpenter
William McGinnis
George
William Koepping
Francis
Florence
Lawrence Tomason
Ruth Jones
Ida Foster
Madge Foster
Noy Foster
Gladis Flood
Clement Berg
Freddie
William Chatterton
Robert McGuazhey
Harold Bencam
Robert Kramer
Ice harvest expands to employ about 150 men
The ice harvest began with a large force of workers. About 50 men are employed by the Hifers company and similar numbers by the Rosenmunuch and Kuebler Ice company. Several other concerns are now harvesting ice, totaling around 150 workers, easing local unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hifers Company
Rosenmunuch and Kuebler Ice Company
Stone Named to Succeed Bryan in State Department
Washington rumors claim Secretary of State and 1916 nomination hopeful William Jennings Bryan will retire soon. Senator William Joel Stone of Missouri is named as possible successor, backed by Senate Foreign Relations chair role and support for current policies. Southern vote tensions and Texas gubernatorial comments amplify interest.
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Washington
W. J Bryan
William Joel Stone
Missouri
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Missourian
Oth
Bryan
Colquitt
Texas
Rex Beach The Spoilers Film at Magdine Palace
Selig backed the production with ample funds, filming 232000 photos from Washington to Nome to craft a nine reel version. Colin Campbell ensured precise details, a strong cast, and authentic atmosphere for the premiere in Magaine at the Palace theatre starting December 28 with three daily showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Beach
Wm. N. Selig
Colin Campbell
Washington
Nome
Bering Sea
Magcaine
Palace Theatre
Refugee Contact During War Tensions Near Tripoli
The Red Star Liner Finland returned from the Mediterranean with four naval officers from the cruiser North Carolina aboard. War vessels stopped the ship thrice. ten stowaways were removed at Naples. Officers cited cautious plans to land marines near Beirut missions if needed, noting Turkish attitudes toward foreigners remained peaceful as the conflict escalated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Red Star
Finland
Naples
Tell
Pame
Turkey
Beirut
North Carolina
Replevin Battle Over Bedford Stone Shipment
James H. Selden petitioned for a writ of replevin through Hoadley Stone Co. and the Muscatine North and South railroad as defendants. The plaintiff says about 1100 pieces of Bedford stone worth 250 dollars are being wrongfully withheld over a debt not tied to the stone and seeks possession of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Selden
Hoadley Stone Co
Muscatine North & South Railroad
Panama Incident Clarifies Wireless Use by British Colliers
Washington reports from December describe British Panama Canal Zone wireless activity aboard the collier Protesilaus. The ship received a radio message outside the three mile limit. the captain did not answer it and tried to forward it via the Panama consul through the port captain, who refused to transmit and sealed the wireless until departure. The captain lacked official notice about radio use in the canal zone and did not see it as unneutral. The incident prompted American naval vessels to patrol the zone to safeguard neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Panama
Canal Zone
Protesilaus
Canal
Protesilans
JUMPS BOARD BILL GETS FIFTEEN DAYS
Ivan Stebbins serving a fifteen day sentence for jumping a board bill last summer was before Judge Coster this morning for another jump at Mrs. David Carrs home last January and was given a further fifteen days to serve after his first term ends tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Stebbins
United Mine Workers Official Spent Funds on Arms
David Robb a national organizer for the United Mine Workers testified in a Chandler mine murder trial that he used between 300 and 400 of union funds for arms in the week before the strikers attacked Chandler. He denied inciting the attack and said he did not organize the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Associated Press
Canon City
Calo
David Robb
United Mine Workers of America
Chandler
Robb
William King
Vaudeville Actor Dies After Falling Scaffold
Kansas City, Dec 28 Walter S. Dickenson, a well known vaudeville performer, died in a hospital after being struck on the head by a falling scaffold as he passed the new Muhlebach Hotel. One worker was fatally hurt and four others seriously injured. Dickenson had come to take part in a bill offered by a new theatre scheduled to open tonight. Walter Klaffenbach spent Sunday with friends at Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Walter S. Dickenson
Muhlebach
Dickinson
Hag
WEDDED NOVEMBER 4 KEPT SECRET IN NOVEMBER
Local friends shocked to learn Jacob Krieg and Irene Hickey married quietly on Wednesday evening November 4 at St Matthias rectory by Rev F J Leonard. The couple kept their nuptials secret for two months. Irene is daughter of James Hickey Sr and Jacob is son of Mr and Mrs John Krieg of 600 East Tenth Street. Attending were Mrs William Axsel and James Hickey Jr. The groom is a blacksmith and both are well known in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Krieg
Irene Hickey
St. Matthias
F. J. Leonard
James Hickey
John Krieg
Tenth Street
William Axsel
James ‘Hickey,Jr
Joint Meeting Of Muscatine And Louisa Supervisors
A joint session of Muscatine and Louisa county boards convened in the county court room to revise Drainage District No 13 assessments. Engineer Jacob Harmon and attorneys H O Weaves and J J Seerley attended, with many landowners present seeking equalization. The session is expected to run into tomorrow as numerous claims are heard.
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Muscatine and
Louisa County Boards of Supervisors
Jacob Harmon
H. O. Weaves
Wapello
J. J. Seerley
Burlington
Real Men for the National Guard in New York
Major General John F. Ryan announced the New York state national guard will disband the Twenty second regiment and form two battalions of engineers. He said the force seeks strong athletic men who enjoy camping and roughing it to build a dependable fighting militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
John F. Ryan
New York State National Guard
Christmas Dinner at Von Dresky Home Delights Guests
Mr and Mrs Richard Von Dresky of West Seventh Street hosted a festive Christmas dinner for thirteen at their well decorated home. Guests enjoyed unique place cards with clues to gift locations and a playful hunt for presents. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs Gladstone Miss Rita May Gladstone Earle Cleve from Davenport and Miss Leila Gladstone of West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Dresky
Richard von Dresky
West Seventh Street
Mrs. Gladstone
Rita May Gladstone
Earle Cleve
Davenport
Leila Gladstone
West Liberty
8S. M. Overhall
Marie
Master Ted
Columbus Junction
Sorosis Club Meet With the Misses Erb
The Misses Sue and Mira Erb host Sorosis club members at their West Fourth street home. The decorated interior features Christmas bells poinsettias and holly. A table display centers on a miniature Christmas tree with tiny tree place cards. Guests will enjoy arranged pastimes and a cheerful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Mira Wrb
Sorosis Club
West Fourth Street
Engagement of Former Muscatine Man Harry Ethal
The friends announce the engagement of Harry Ethal, formerly of Muscatine and now in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Miss Hazel Silvernail daughter of Morgan J Silvernail and Mrs Silvernail of Poughkeepsie. The Tres Moutarde club will host a Christmas party tonight at Miss Lucile Narvis home on West Fourth Street. Miss Cora Algershach will attend a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Harry Ethal
Herman Belter
Queas Street
Poughskeepsie
Hasel’ Silvernail
Morgan J. ‘Silvernail
Sarden
Poughkeepsie
New York
Tres Moutarde Club
Naco Safe for the Time as Border Tensions Ease
Naco Arizona braces as Villaistas withdraw from the siege of Naco Sonora. Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott coordinates with Sonora leaders, awaiting Washington’s plan for a neutral border strip. Carrancistas control routes to Maytorena’s camp ten miles southeast. Yaqui Indians raid Torres La Colorado, 64 miles north, with no reported deaths. consuls ask Governor Maytorena to deploy troops.
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Naco
Ariz
Jose Maytorena
Villaistas
Sonora
Hugh L. Scott Will
Washington’s
General Scott
Staf
United States Army
General Hill
Carranregistas. Com
Maytorena
S. New
Scott
Associated Press
San Diego
Guaymas
Mex
Cal
Torres la
Colorado
Baytorena
Galesburg Girl Recites Over 1000 Bible Verses
Helen Lynn, 10, won first prize by reciting 1,086 Bible verses from memory at the annual church contest in Galesburg Illinois. Lora Morehead placed second with 738 verses, surpassing the previous record of 635 verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Associated Press
Ill
Helen Lynn
Lora Morehead
Games Resumed In League This Eve
Sunday School league games resume this evening with the German M. 8 team facing the Baptist aggregation while the Musserville Midgets try to halt the Presbyterians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Musserville
Presbyterians
Arm Fracture Sinks Boxing Practice at University
Harry Glick a State University student fractured his left arm this afternoon while boxing at the M. A. gym. He slipped while sparring, the injury occurring between the wrist and elbow. Glick was taken to Dr. E By Fulham for immediate dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glick
The
State University
Glick
Dr. E
Fulham
ON TRIAL AGAIN JOSEPH FISH FACE ARSON CHARGE
Joseph Fish, millionaire fire insurance adjustor, was on trial again today in Chicago on another arson charge. Twelve veniremen were sworn and an adjournment for a week was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoseph Fish
Associated Press
Chicago
Joseph Fish
Krit Motor Car Company and Krit Sales Bankrupt
Detroit December 28 petitions in bankruptcy filed for Krit Motor Car Co and Krit Sales Co both of Detroit. Krit Motor Car Co shows liabilities of 881 233 with assets 622 533. Krit Sales Co liabilities 234 305 with assets 256 14. Lack of business due to the European war cited as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krit Motor Car Company
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Krit Motor Car Co
Krit Sales Co
Motor Car Company
Advertising as the best salesman you must keep on the job
A recognized authority cautions merchants against cutting advertising during tough times. He argues advertising is a powerful, essential factor in business, often more impactful than location, and warns against shelving it or halting spend even when conditions worsen. Keep campaigns active and working continuously.
Men's Flannel Shirts For Cold Weather Wear
Shop offers flannel shirts in sizes 14 to 18 with prices from 1.00 to 3.50. Colors include Blue Brown Khaki Grey and Grey with Black Striped French Flannel for street and business wear at 2.00. Style Quality Service. Located at Two-Twelve East Second Street.
Children Warned Against Coasting After Street Car Hazards
Two accidents involving children using public streets for sledding prompted Chief Fred W Hoffman to warn against hills cut by streetcar tracks or used by cars. A boy named Hine was cut near the eye, and Fryermuth collided with a car owned by Dr. F K Tyler at Pine and Front streets. No serious injuries reported, but caution urged to prevent more dangerous incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ww. Hoffman
Victor Hine
Eighth Street
Fryermuth
F. K. Tyler
Pine Street
Front Street
Hine
J. Carl Barnard
Eastie 3
Fire destroys Wapello home in early morning blaze
Wapello Iowa December 28 fire wiped out the home of Millard Archi ald. An overheated stove is believed responsible for the blaze which gutted the dwelling. The house was fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Iowa
Millard Archiald
Consul Arson Fiend Burns His Home
Honduras consul general Fernandez Somoza Vivais was arrested in San Francisco on arson charges after firefighters found his home ablaze and soaked with oil and turpentine. He argued immunity from prison due to his consular status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
San Francisco
Fernandes Somoza Vivais
Hero
Republic of Honduras
Appleton May Seek Wisconsin Illinois Baseball League Place
Appleton Wisconsin may join the Wisconsin-Illinois baseball league next year after a meeting at the Elks club tonight. President Joseph KXKoffend said a representative would attend the Milwaukee meeting tomorrow to decide the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin City
Associated Press
Appleton
Wis
Elks Club
Joseph Kxkoffend
Milwauke
Capitalist Burned. Baltimore Family Dies in Fire
Associated Press dispatch from Winter Haven Florida reports Henry Alvey a retired Baltimore capitalist his wife and three children burned to death when their home burned today near here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Associated Press
Winterhaven
Fla
Henry Alvey
Here
Columbus Junction Christmas Visits Transiently Recapped
In Columbus Junction Iowa on December 28 residents shared holiday visits. Mrs C Rogers and son Harrison joined Christmas at H M McRoberts. J T McCormick and wife and son Will visited Cone on Christmas. E E Orris and wife returned from Wilton after visiting D K Shaver family. Mrs Cliff Ross and Frances traveled to Moline Illinois and Aurora Illinois to see relatives. Tracey Lowe returned to Cedar Rapids after Christmas with her mother Lena Lowe. L Voutrowbek couple also visited relatives locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
C. Rogers
Harrison
H. M. Mc Roberts
J. T. McCormick
Columbus City
Cone
Will McCormick
E. E. Orris
Wilton
É. $. Orris
Cliff Ross
Frances
Pauline Chihak
Ainsworth
Hazel Ramer
Harry Robertson
Washington
Earlis Shaver
Nancy Wagner
Tracey Lowe
Gedar Rapids
Lena
Lowe
L. Voutrowbek
New York Stock List Last Sale
The New York stock list shows prices for Amalgamated Copper American Beet Sugar American Cotton Oil American Smelting and Refining Acme copper refining and other stocks with figures like 564 for American Smelting and Refining and 225 for General Electric. Listings include Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore & Ohio Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago & North Western Colorado fuel & Iron Colorado & Southern Delaware & Hudson Denver & Rio Grande Erie General Electric Great Northern and other major firms with varying last sale figures.
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Hissociated Press
Amalgamated Copper
American Beet Sugar
American Cotton
American Smelting & Refining
American Busey Refining Ae
American Tel
Haconda, Mining Co
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago & North Western
Chicago, Mil
Delaware & Hudson
Denver & Rio Grande Cae
Erie
General Electric
Great Northern Pd
Great Northern Ore
Witness Central
Interborough-Met
Sen
Pfa
Sea International Marvester
Louisville & Nashville
Missouri Pacific
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Lehigh Valley
New York
Reading
TR Rock Island Co
Aeeeee Rock Island Co
ITI
Southern Pacific
Oe Saat Southern Railway
Paycs
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Wabash
St Louis Grain Market Prices December 28 1900s
St Louis cash grain quotes with wheat corn and oats by grade. Wheat range includes No 2 red 1.25 1.26 and No 2 hard 1.25 1.26. Corn prices listed for multiple grades from No 2 to No 5 yellow and white. Oats quotes show No 2 white 6c 6.5c and standard 50c 51c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Minneapolis grain market update with price quotes
Associated Press leased wire from Minneapolis reports wheat bids for December and May futures at around $1.20 to $1.24 per bushel, No 1 northern around $1.22 to $1.23, No 2 north about $1.19 to $1.23, corn No 3 yellow at 63 to 64 cents, oats No 3 white about 47 to 49 cents, flax around $1.57 to $1.60 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Associated Press
Minn
Northern
Shoes That Last Twice as Long at Half Price
Our full line of dress and work shoes overshoes and rubbers for everyone in the family. Made of pure leather and best quality rubber with a work guarantee. Special price now. Small showroom limited. show tickets free. Repairs offered at reasonable rates.
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J. B. Mark & Son
Clifford Hopkins
Peoria
Marjorie Goodman
Ames
Charlies Logan
Lloyd Zeug
Iowa City
Mildred Johnson
Morningside College
F. S. Pentzer
West Third Street
Tipton
Husted
G.A. Bank
S Today
Samuel Kiesey
Emma Johnson
Herman L. Reist
Kathryn E. Thomas
BF. Butler
John Butler
East Fifth Street
Sibley
William Cursman
Fred Hopkins
Nyenhuis Street
Mamie Ruthenberg
Central Wesleyan College
Warrenton, Mo
William Ruthenberg
East Highth Street
Clement J. Welch
Denison
Mr. Welch
Benjamin Sallinger
Supreme Court of Iowa
Mary Petersen
Journal
Tripoli
Athens
Walter Klaffenbach
Ottumwa
Irene
Hickey
National Guard
Ryan
Erb
Cora
Auchors of Sh
Boy
Selb
Solon
Rev. R. ©. Sherrard
Waterloo
United Presbyterian Church
J. G. Baker
G. J. Lischer
Sophia
Mediapolis
E. S. Curtis
L. A. Reiley
Hendrickson
Dale Pierce
Hill Patton
Harry Cobb
Morris Marshall
Bellevue Hospital
Munscatine
Lizzie. Hughes
Cedar Fails
W. H. Hughs
Mgr
J. A. Hanft
Allen
France Sigafoos
G. T. Rinehart
Summerton
Matilda Rinehart
M.D. Wanit
Appleton II
W.-E
Boston
A. Krisberg
Bidg
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