Crescents to meet Co C in Armory basketball showdown
Local notes record a busy week with many residents traveling to Muscatine Davenport Washington and Clinton for work visits illness and leisure. The Rochester basketball team is touted champion after last week’s defeat of the Crescent Five ahead of Monday Armory game with Co. C and Crescent Five. General admission 36 5c.
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Armory
Crescents
Co. C
Crescent Five
America
Rochester
Busy November Term of Court Closes in Muscatine
Judge Jackson adjourned the busy November term after clearing much business from the docket. The term was costly for the county but successful in disposing cases, especially criminal matters, with County Attorney Hanley credited for driving outcomes. A new district court filing seeks $460 plus interest on a note from C C Smith versus Samuel Yeater and Margaret Yeater. Probate reports include the MeeSwiglgn estate administrator's report and a petition for letters of administration in Levi Eiehlberger’s estate with Elmer Echelberger and Cecil Vegas as administrators. Real estate transfer records show Anna Selders et al selling Lot 1 of J E Hoopes' second addition to Muscatine to David Arthur Seltzer for $750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Hanley
District Court
C. C. Smith
Samuel Yeater
Margaret Yeater
Robert MeeSwiglgn
Levi Eiehlberger
Elmer Echelberger
Cecil Vegas
County Recorder
G. M. Titus
Anna Selders
David Arthur Seltzer
J. E. Hoopes
Muscatine
Electric Bitters advertised as cure for indigestion
An ad claims numerous deaths blamed on heart trouble were really from acute indigestion, which Electric Bitters can easily cure. The notice promotes Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as the seller, price listed at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Fairfield Routs Oska loosa YMCA Five 63 to 17 in Home Game
Fairfield Iowa defeated Oskaloosa YMCA 63 to 17 in a one sided basketball win. Wisecarver scored 17 baskets and seven fouls while Castile added six in the second half. Oskaloosa relied on Stull’s six baskets and free throws for most of their points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Co. M
Oskaloosa Y. M. C. A
Oskaloosa
Stull
Wisecarver
Castile
Moore
Rowley
Loehr
Conner
Roberts
Ross
Abrams
Litthethell
Ready
Muscatine Church Census Set to Begin Soon
More than 100 volunteers have offered to help with a church census conducted by the Muscatine Ministerial association to determine residents' religions. If the canvass extends beyond a week, at least 200 assistants will be needed during the second week of January coinciding with the church week of prayer.
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Muscatine
Paris Senate Defeats Motion on Briand Bill Recombination
In Paris on December 29 the senate resumed debate on the Briand bill to amend church and state separation. M Gaudin de Vil aine for the opposition moved to re commit to reframe the measure to align with the Brazilian church and state separation law accepted by the Vatican. The motion was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senate
M. Gaudin de Villaine
Vatican
YWCA Sunday Meeting and January Class Announced
The YWCA holds a Sunday gospel meeting at 3 30 with special music. Miss Patten's Bible character study on Rebekah continues at 5. A gym class starts after New Year with a special rate. A burnt wood work class begins January 8 led by Mrs Dalzell. notify Miss Hoover to join.
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H. M. Dalzell
Miss Hoover
New Great South American Kidney Cure Relief Claim
Distressing kidney and bladder discomfort relieved in six hours by a touted remedy. The ad claims prompt relief for bladder, kidneys, and back pain in both men and women, with immediate relief from urine retention. Sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Havercamp
Silver medal oratorical contest captivates Conesville crowd
The M. E. church event drew many. contestants included Eva Crider Della McCullough Haze Estel Glen McCullough Roy Abbott Barton Cecil. Hazel Estel, 16, won with 41 23 points on Dot's Christmas With a Sober Hat. Judge panel: Dr English Rev Scott and Anna Gay. Mrs Edna Fige presented the silver medal. Yenerie Miller presided at the organ.
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Conesville
M. E. Church
Eva Crider
Della McCullough
Haze Estel
Glen McCullough
Roy Abbott
Barton Cecil
Dr. English
Rev. Scott
Nichols
Anna Gay
Man Indicted Says He Gained Nothing From Deal
Rome December 29 Charles H Fairchild former secretary of the treasury indicted yesterday in New York in the New York Life insurance affairs declared he did not profit personally from the transactions and that the actions were for the benefit of New York Life policy holders.
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Rome
Charles 8. Fairchild
U. S. Treasury
New York City
New York Life Insurance
New York
Epworth League Social at Stolzenau Home
More than 50 members of the Epworth League and German M E church gathered at Herman Stolzenau’s home for a social evening. The program featured violin quartette pieces, male quartet songs, a piano duet, and an enthusiastic encore for Miss Florence Ruthenberg. Refreshments followed with exchanges of presents and general merriment.
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Epworth League
M. E. Church
Herman Stolzenau
Barber of
Mrs Armstrong Entertains Just Rite Card Club
The Just Rite Card club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Armstrong’s East Second street home. They played progressive club and enjoyed the outing. First prize went to Mrs. Oberhaus, second to Mrs. Armstrong, and consolation to Mrs. Ed Nethling. Next meeting set for Friday at Mrs. Hoffman’s West Hill home.
Muscatine Man Dies Sudden on Christmas Day
John Barnes a former Muscatine resident died suddenly while walking in Ponca City Oklahoma on Christmas Day. He suffered from heart disease and is survived by a wife and stepdaughter Mrs. Harry Frack of Davenport. Funeral planned in Ponca City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Kulp
Orange
Front Streets
John Barnes
Ponca City
Okla
Barnes
Harry Frack
Davenport
Ponca
C. C. C. Club Elects Officers
The C C C club held its annual business meeting at Carl Heinz's home. officers elected are President Herbert Bailey Secretary Frank Woods and Treasurer Carl Heinz. The club has been active a year and meets twice monthly at members' homes. Members listed include Carl Heinz Herbert Bailey Frank Woods Henry Eisewetter Harry Heinz Harold Vaughan Curtis Dohlman Ray Miller Will Henderson.
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Carl Heinz
Herbert Bailey
Frank Woods
Henry Eisewetter
Harry Heinz
Harold Vaughan
Curtis Dohlman
Ray Miller
Will Henderson
Ladies Auxilary Maennerchor Social at Mrs Klaffenbach’s
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Maennerchor enjoyed a Thursday afternoon social at Mrs. H. Klaffenbach’s home on Iowa avenue. They played cinch, served light refreshments, and awarded prizes to Mrs. George Volger first, Mrs. John Mucha second, with the hostess receiving consolation honors. The next meeting is in two weeks at Mrs. Otto Kraffenbach’s Iowa avenue home.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Maennerchor
H. Klaffenbach
Iowa Avenue
George Volger
John Mucha
Otto Kraffenbach
Holiday Dance at Hare's Hall Pleases Attendees
The subscription dance at Hare's Hall last evening drew a well behaved crowd without crowding the floor. The Thomas orchestra provided music with many of the latest selections and several city youths spent the holidays among the guests.
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Hare’s Hall
Thomas Orchestra
John Nester’s 50th Birthday Surprise Party
Friends gathered at East Seventh Street on Wednesday evening for an unannounced celebration of John Nester’s 50th birthday. The event featured a Cinch tourney with Mrs. T. Mucha first and Henry Heinz second, plus refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nester, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Spaethe, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heinz, Mr. and Mrs. Hingst, Mr. and Mrs. Hurd, Mr. and Mrs. Kranz, Mr. and Mrs. T. Mucha, and Mrs. Melchon.
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John Nester
East Seventh Street
T. Mucha
Henry Heinz
A. J. Nester
A. M. Thompson
C. Spaethe
Hingst
Hurd
Kranz
Melchon
Banner Lodge Membership Contest Concludes With Blues Winning
The Banner lodge membership contest ended last night as the Blues led by captain Mrs. Ed Ingraham were declared winners. Mrs. Frank Ellman and their supporters must treat the victors. Miss Ella Mark, state president of Maccabees, spoke. A joint installation with Eagle lodge was set for January 10.
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Banner Lodge
Ed. Ingraham
Frank Ellman
Ella Mark
Maccabees
Eagle Lodge
An Outrage to Let Skin Suffer Without Help
An old time ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns and wounds at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store, a 25 cent remedy available to ease skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Havercamp
Leverich Normal School to Open for Term
Leverich normal and training school will open next Monday morning after a one week vacation. New students should enroll now for the coming term. Students may select any course and use any textbooks they desire.
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Leverich Normal and Training School
Frank Behres Surprise Birthday With Elite Card Club
Frank Behres of Lucas Street hosted a birthday surprise from the Elite Card club last night. A progressive cinch tournament crowned Miss Bessie Nyenhuis the ladies first prize, Ben Nyenhuis the gent’s first prize, with Earl Thompson and Mrs Will Holmes earning consolation prizes. Refreshments followed and a rocking chair was presented to Mr. Behres.
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Frank Behres
Lucas Street
Bessie Nyenhuis
Ben Nyenhuis
Earl Thompson
Will Holmes
Mr. Behres
Jolly Sixteen Club Hosts Cozy Evening at Priester Home
The Jolly Sixteen Club met last night at Miss Minnie Priester's 518 Evans Street residence. Mrs. Martin Nile won the ladies first prize and William Bryant the gentlemen's. consolation prizes went to Miss Huffman and Ray Johnson. Next gathering set for Mrs. Martin on Front Street.
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Jolly Sixteen
Jolly Sixteen Club
Minnie Priester
Evans Street
Mrs. Martin
Nile
William Bryant
Miss Huffman
Ray Johnson
Front Street
Old Editor to Retire From Detroit Free Press
William E. Quimby editor in chief of the Detroit Free Press announced he sold his interest to E. D. Stair and P. H. McMillan and would sever his connection with the paper tomorrow after long service since 1861.
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Detroit, Mich
William E. Quimby
The
Detroit Free Press
Messrs. E. D. Stair
P. H. McMillan
Free Press
Off the Water Wagon Richard Haney Retires from Sprinkling
Richard Haney, longtime street waterer in the city, has retired due to rheumatism. H. Putman purchased the wagon and will continue operations, taking orders to fill cisterns and perform similar tasks.
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Richard Haney
H. Putman
Haney
Wabash Texas Excursion Offer From Chicago
The Wabash Railroad sells homeseekers excursion tickets from Chicago to principal Texas points at 25 dollars round trip. If interested, state your objective point and trading material with itineraries and times will be sent. Contact F. H. Tristram A. G. P. A. 97 Adams Street Chicago.
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The
Wabash
Chicago
Texas
F. H. Tristram
Adams Street
Dinner party at Blackwell home honors Omaha guests
Mr. and Mrs. J Scott Blackwell hosted a six o'clock dinner for 26 at one long table decorated with red candles and candelabra. The eight course meal featured carving at each end and provided a pleasant chance to renew acquaintances with Mrs Martha Blackwell of Omaha Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Warren Blackwell.
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Blackwell
J. Scott Blackwell
Warren
Martha Blackwell
Omaha
Neb
Young Couple Married Yesterday in Clinton
Louis A. Maire of Chicago and Carrie Benson of Clinton Ia were married yesterday at the German Methodist parsonage by Rev. Baumgarten in a private ceremony. The couple, unattended, dined in the city and left last night for Chicago to begin married life.
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Louis A. Maire
Chicago
Carrie Benson
Clinton
Baumgarten
Standard Bearers Meet With Mrs J M Kemble
Mrs J M Kemble hosted the Standard Bearers of the First Methodist church at her Lucas street home. More than 30 members attended a meeting of business and social sessions followed by games music and late refreshments.
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J. M. Kemble
First Methodist Church
Lucas Street
Wabash Through Sleepers to City of Mexico
The Wabash now operates through sleepers from Chicago to the City of Mexico leaving Monday and Thursday nights at 11 45 p m and arriving in Mexico the third evening. Over 5069 miles the route offers the shortest and 30 hours the quickest through service. Write for reduced rates and illustrated booklets at 97 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago
Mexico
Wabash
City of
F. H. Tristram
Adams St
Col Hare Circle G A R Lodge Prep For Busy Week
Miss Anna B Weaver department president from Waterloo will visit the city for the week. The lodge inspection is scheduled Monday at 2 PM. All members are urged to attend. A special session Tuesday will install recently elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hare
Colonel Hare
Anna B. Weaver
Waterloo
Miss Weaver
Bennison to Host A B C Club Dinner for Beulah
Mrs John Bennison will entertain the A B C club at her West Third street home this evening with a six oclock dinner in honor of her daughter Miss Beulah visiting during the holidays. A social hour will follow the repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Collins
Reynolds
W. A. Reynolds
John Bennison
A. B. C. Club
West Third Street
Beulah
Dance misreported by inadvertence at Huttig Hose event
A misprint stated that Huttig Hose company gave a dance last evening. In fact the Cham pion Hose Hook and Ladder Social club hosted the event at their quarters.
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Huttig Hose Company
Champion
Macabees to Install Officers Friday at Hall
The Ladies of the Macabees will hold a special session at A. O. U. W. hall next Friday evening to install the year's officers. A musical program is planned and the event promises enjoyment. Officers and drill team members are asked to meet Wednesday night to practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macabees
A. O. U W. Hall
Couple travels for niece Myrtle France wedding
Mr and Mrs Wm France travel to Lone Tree for their niece Myrtle France's wedding to Cordain Delane set for New Year's Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. France
Lone Tree
Myrtle France
Cordain Delane
Birthday Club to Meet at Mrs Hahn Home
Members of the Birthday club will be entertained this evening at the home of Mrs J W Hahn on West Sixth street for the birth day anniversary of Mrs Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
J. W. Hahn
West Sixth Street
Mrs. Hahn
Installation of Officers Planned by Fraternal Aid
Fraternal Aid association members met in regular session with high attendance. Next Friday evening the installation of officers will be held with an entertainment program and refreshments after a number of musical selections.
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Fraternal Aid Association
Satin skin cream and powder offer satin texture
Advertises Satin skin cream and Satin skin powder praised for fair healthy satin skin. Priced at 25 cents.
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W. H. Hobert
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Wapello
Frank Cotten
Charles Davis
Montpelier
Belle Carpender
Washington
Court of Honor
Paudhet
Frances Huffman
Kewanee
American Pearl Button Co
M. H. Smith
J. L. Giesler
Smoke House
Fred Freybier
Waverly, In
John Schmidt
el Paso
Joe Reed
Elrick Junction
Mrs. C. Graville
Grandview
George Mentink
G. W. McLeary
M. B. Lone
Moline
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Vera
Will Nyenhuis
Colorado Springzs
Reesink
Smalley Avenue
Edward Martin
Florence MacIntosh
John Knopp
Bertha
Bessie Cassabaui
John H. Eversmeyer
W. W. Richards
New Orleans
South
F. M. Witter
Des Moines
Emma F. Coffin
Oskalossa
Bloomington
O. W. Frick
Ora
Miria
Keithsburg
Ternoon
Company M
All Humors
Hood
SIVER
Society Notes
Pworth League
C.c. C. Club
Leverich Normal
Scale Books
St. Muscatine, Ia
Will
West Front Street
A. J. Nash
Iowa
Park Avenue
J. E. Stevenson
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Seiler Bros
C. E. Crow
E. Second St
KC RT
Wagner Brothers
Electric and
Cas Portables
Eackson Electric Supply Co
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