Pretty Crew Hosts Pre nuptial Party at Gibbs Home
Mrs George Gibbs at 1209 Smalley avenue hosted a refined pre nuptial gathering in honor of Misa Mazel Till daughter of Alonzo and Len bard géoet. The event featured pastries, recitations, music by local performers, Christmas decorations, and gifts for the bride to be. Out of town guests included Mrs George Hoeflin Mrs Carrie Nadley and Miss Minnie Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
George Gibbs
Smalley Avenue
Mex
Gibbs
Misa Mazel Till
Alonzo Hal
Lonbard Géroet
Joseph Moyers
Net
Nseatine
Ibba
Dew Vister
Minnie Reynolla
George Fleeman
Hadley
Beatrica Brody
Hmi
George Hoeflin
Washington, Ta
Carrie Nadley
Daveexport
Minnie Reynolds
Aledo
Coroner rules death accidental in Jessa Maileigh case
The coroner's inquest found Jessa Maileigh died of accidental asphyxiation after entering a Rock Island room. Relatives said she died earlier in the day. The body will be brought to the city on the 8:19 train and services are set for 2 PM Saturday at Mrs. Ida Purdon's Pine Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessa Maileigh
Rock Island
Samler
Ida Purdon
Pine Street
Laurel Hild and Community Christmas Observances
Laurel Hild and residents of Laurel report a lively box social and Christmas program at school No 6 yielding about 14 dollars for supplies. Various locals and visitors from Muscatine West Branch Wilton and nearby towns joined festivities and family dinners during the holiday period.
Grand Jury Report to be Sensational in Muscatine
The Muscatine County Grand Jury report in the November term is due tomorrow and expected to reveal sensational findings. Indictments against local labor leaders are anticipated amid a four month investigation. Officials deny rumors of dynamite and bombs tied to a button strike as witnesses linked to labor activities are questioned. County Attorney Thompson aims to finish the inquiry this week before year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County Grand Jury
Segaion
District Court
Iowa
Chicago
Thompson
F. W. Hoffman
Grand Jury
Aeady Tieg
Thoms T Hoyklison
Theodora Gertacher
Reports of unsavory affair in small Nichols town
Conflicting tales swirl around a December 25 incident at Nichola Ta. with a party of youths visiting a young woman’s home. Authorities hope for clarity as relatives seek prosecution, while locals dispute sensational accounts and question the alleged severity of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TF. Macredin
Nichols
Herbert G. Thompson
Tt Ig
Muck- Hin
Grand Jury
Obituary for Frederick George McCartney of Wilton
Frederick George McCartney born September 2 1876 in Stanton Montgomery county son of George and Anna McCartney died at home in Wilton December 21 1911 aged 35 years 9 months 22 days He moved to Wilton as a child and married Sadie Doran on October 7 1902 He leaves his wife two sons and several relatives He was a Modern Woodmen member The funeral was at Grace Reformed Church Walton December 24 Rev Kresge conducted the service Burial at Oakdale cemetery Card of Thanks from family mentions thanks to friends physicians and Modern Woodmen of America Funeral notices request attendance by Laurent Council meeting with election of officers this evening 8 o'clock at the time indicated
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Frederick George McCartney
George
Anna McCartney
Stanton
Montgomery County
Wilton
Mr. McCartney
Sadie Doran
McCartney
Z. W
Seattle
Wash
Charles
Spokane
Wreac
Prank
Michigan
Releo
Albert Wingell
Mary McCartnay
Woodmen
Tha Grace Reformed Church
Walton
Kresge
Oakdale Cemetery
Frederick G. McCartney
L. ©. Winters
Modern Woodmen of America
Thair Kinnness
Sadie McCartney
Little
George H. McCart
Albert D. Winsell
Chalmers Thirty-Six Promotes Four Speed Gear Trend
The Chalmers Motor Company asserts their Thirty-Six model follows top European designs with four forward speeds and advanced springs. Industry notes from Motor Age and Automotive Show highlight four speed boxes and silenced valve engines as leading aims in British and continental practice. Local reports from Conesville, December 29 include holiday visits and family gatherings.
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Chalmers
Chalmers Motor Company
Wetle
Chis ST. Mason
Bavenport
Hera
Hue Chalmers
Eircles Durlug
London
England
Germany
Italy
Belgium
Switzerland
Isystem
Ameur Ito
Deeline
Yahisios
Motor Aga
Fims
Dovthoza
Chalmers Company
Dr Sun Yat Sen Seen As Chinese Leader In New York Visit
The article recalls Sun Yat Sen as Chinese president and describes a 1912 era city visit to New York where he spoke against the Manchu dynasty. It notes regional power shifts involving Mongolia, Russia and Manchuria, with military figures and frontier concerns shaping policy and a buffer state idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buesin
Men Tsin
China
Mongolia
Unga
Manchuria
Congal Ar Urealux
Mangelin Nn
Afghanistan
Buitier Acile
Mvkdon
Manehuels
Livut
Horvath
Fherbin
Dunia
Ruse
Bat Nates
Feasain
Lie Anmé
Tan
India
Dictionary coupon offer boosts youth education value
The Journal advertises Webster's New Illustrated Dictionary with home study courses for school children and workers. It promises financial return in increased employer value and personal opportunity, urging readers to collect coupons and small expenses bonuses to obtain the dictionary as a lasting gift.
Red Men Society Elects Trustees for One Year
At the third annual meeting of the Red Men Home society on West Second Street, Pidward Dagerman Mark Taylor and Dan Dorgetwoll were named trustees for a one year term. Business matters took up the remainder of the session and the meeting adjourned to Thursday evening January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men Home Society
West Second Street
Pidward Dagerman
Mark Taylor
Dan Dorgetwoll
Jiata
Road problem urged for Iowa by Boone News Republican
The Boone News Republican calls on Iowans to press the road issue, insisting the traffic and infrastructure must be properly solved, urging public action and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boone News
Republican
Iowa
Eis
Pat
Help for Missing Son Ray N Burkholder Near Muscatine
A Pennsylvania widow and heartbroken mother asks Postmaster Tr McNutt to begin a search for her son N Ray Burkholder missing since December 13 1911. He is described as a barber with gray hair blue eyes about five feet tall, last known in Carlisle Pennsylvania on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Holly Springs
Pennsylvania
Muscatine
Iowa
C. A. Burkholder
McNutt
Lim
N. Ray Burkholder
Carlisle
International speakers at historic association session in Bufalo
Great Britain, France, Japan, Canada and South American countries were represented by speakers at today's sessions of the American Historical Association and the American Political Science Association in Bufalo. Papers covered American-Japanese relations before Perry and Latin American viewpoints. Closing sessions planned at Cornell and University of Toronto. Also listed are meats and sausages from C. B. Richard & Sons.'
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bensin
France
Span
Bufalo
Britain
Japan
Canada
American Historical Association
American Political Science Association
Inizo Nitrobe
Imperial College of Japan
Perry
Henry Gil
National University of la Pilatts
Political Science Association
Cornell University
University of Toron
Christmas Dinner Guests in Copperas Creek Area
Local notes record households hosting Christmas dinners in Copperas Creek and nearby towns. Families of Mewes, Feldman, Derkman, and McNall shared meals with relatives including Edward Fillman Jr., Louis Kleist, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Thirtyacre, and others, reflecting civic ties and holiday customs in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Creek
Willis
Nayward
Eliza
Alnor
Chas. Mewes
Wiinals City
F.C. Mewes
Albert Mewes
Edward Mewes
Win, Mewes
Louis Kleist
James MccNall
C. McNall
Ernest Lar Quatte
Nathan McNall
Pred Feldman
Yester
Edward Fillman Jr
Wills Tuirtyacre
Maynard
James McNall
Nathan McNeil
Ure
Louis K Cistiff
Wm. Mewes
Pleasant Prairie Christmas Gatherings and Local News
Pleasant Prairie Ta December 29. Mr and Mrs Glaia Thomson spent Christmas Eve at A J Fowler's. Mr and Mrs J R Meirmy did business in Muscatine Tuesday. Orvil Henke stays with grandma in winter then returns to Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs d Rephare and children spent Christmas in Ata sa. Mr and Mrs Toho Jenkins and renily spent Christmas in Muscatine. The Christmas program was a success and the church was filled. Miss Mabel Hague extending Christmas vacation in Lane Tree. Frank Platt did business in Muscatine Saturday. Glen McElroy delivered hogs in Muscatine Tuesday. A roast goose dinner by Mr and Mrs A Fowler among pleasant gatherings. Relatives and friends invited to join the good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant
Prairie
Glaia Thomson
A. J. Fowler
Muscatine
Mabel Hague
Lane Tree
Frank Platt
Muscatina
Glen McElroy
Walter Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers for Year
At a Wilton Massachusetts meeting the Walter Rebekah Lodge elected officers for the coming year. Grand Master Mrs. George Shalnit, Secretary Mrs. Effenvach, Treasurer Albert Winsell were named. Other officers to be announced at the January meeting and installation will follow. Also noted a former resident Jailed at Town City and the death of David Henley of Iowa City after a road accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Dee
Walter Rebekah
Eld
Able
George Shal
Effenvach
Albert Winsell
Town City
David Henley
Towa City
Rock Island yards accident claims Wilton resident
A partially deaf Wilton man, Henry, was killed by an approaching engine in the Rock Island yards on Thursday afternoon. He had spent much of his life with the Rock Island road and left behind three sons James Thames and foun, all of this city. Other brief notes mention local residents traveling to Rock Island and Davenport for business and social visits, with several names and towns cited.
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Rock Island
Henry
Wilton
Tawa City
Rock Island Road
James
Thames
Foun
W. D. Harris
Ina
Thomas
West Branch
FP. B. James
W. Blanchard
Frank
George Sherberger
Muscatine
Miriam Rebekah
Maude Marshall
Davenport
Paul Collier
Town City
Big Worl
Sins
D. B. Collier
Town
R. Wt. Brotelie
Atalissa
John Osmers
M.W. A
W. FL Warner
Monmouth
Kellogg Clergyman Becomes Benedict in Wellman Wedding
Rev H C Wheellee of the M B church officiated at the Kellogg Kellore I owa wedding held at the bride's brother J H Crawford home on December 28. The bride Miss This Crawford of Wellman Iowa is active in Mission work and Sunday School and is praised as a musician and potential preacher's wife. The groom, a pastor at Amish, is well known in Wellman where he served three years. The couple plans a brief visit to Iowa City before settling in Kellage next week.
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Wellman
Dee
H. C. Wmilllee
M. BE
Kellore
Iowa
Mele
Crawford
H. Crawford
L. ‘Rubojiom
M. B
S. S. Sun
Chicago
Jie Shu
Bas
Sroom
Amish
Lidy
Jef Wellman
Iowa City
Kellage
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Ryan & Company
Bast 2Nd St
Tugend Voreln
Luntharnn Zion's
Richard & Sons
Shone
Foxe
Casper
Laurel Hild
Laurel Hil
Den
Teohort Pentzer
FW. Cummings
Mrock Dreckxon
Bomard Ochletroc
Weet Liberty
Carrie Jasperz
Plater
Densetree
Bersch
Chri. Jasperson
Fred Pellman
Wilston
Ralph Cockrhoot
Andrew Cockshoot
Glen Cummings
Viet
Rudolph Arp
Wld Elster, Mra
Jack Naugle
Pole Ik
Fates
Tory
Geo. Bitman
Missouri
Geo. Ellman
Eniahta
Columbus
Laurent Council
Testenleiner
Conesville
Hadenfield
al Hla
Chriatmas
Albert McCullough
Walter Morgan
Randall
Columbus Junction
Ovid MocCullough
Fern Semler
Francie HM
Lewis Annan
Maline, DL
George Brown
Sydney Emerson
Chester ‘McCurdy
Des Moines
Polk County
Sarah McCurds
Sun Yet Sen
RED Men Society
Geo. W. Reuling
WOMAN
Holly Springs
Ray N. Burkholder
C. B. Richard & Sons
Pleasant Prairie
Tam
Fred Schothig
Geo
H. Volger
West Second St
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