January Term of District Court to Hear Numerous Criminal Trials
The January term is expected to feature many criminal cases as the county attorney drives prosecutions before the grand jury. Indictments against Muscatine residents connected to the button industry strike have stalled previously. now efforts aim to advance them. The Dillon case in Oquawka Illinois appears among the major matters, with the defendant facing potential trial for intent to commit a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttig
Joan Dillon
Dillon
Oquawku
Civea
Dawson to Speak at Atalissa School Dedication
Davenport banker and former congressman son Albert P. Dawson will deliver the principal address at the dedication of the new Atallesa schoolhouse. The $8,000 Cort-built building is among the state’s most modern for its size, with a dedicatory program being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert FP. Dawson
Davenport
Atallesa
Dawson
First National Bank
Atallega Board of Education
C. ©. Croxen
Muscatine
Cort
Benefit vaudeville show planned for Muscatine workers
The Berchel theatre in Des Moines will host a benefit vaudeville show on January 16 under the Des Moines union auspices. W J Ribbly and others formed a committee to promote the event with plans to feature acts from local houses and include two motion pictures. The effort, connected to the Muscatine button workers strike, seeks financial and moral aid from state labor groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borchel Theatre
Das Moines
Benadt
Des Moines
Berehel Theater
Union Svarkora
Elbert G& Geteboil
Berchel Theatre
Ava Aleo
Parformanes
Macie
Orphaum
Vattle
Villa Actathers
Painters, Decorators and
W. T. Doolittle
W. J. Riddle
A. Fisher
D. H. Cwdwell
Iowa Unioniat
A.L. Urlek
Towa Federation of Labor
Muscatine
Prodigals Sign O'Leary to Davenport Nine for 1912
Davenport Iowa December 29 The Davenport Three-Eye Baseball Club announced the recent signing of Dan O Leary of Orion Illinois as manager for the 1912 season He will retain many 1912 players and is busy securing recruits Left hander Carey of St Louis is among the new targets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Wit
Davenport
Dan O'Leary
Orion
O'Leary
South Muscatine Couples Tie Is Noisy Nuptials
The article reports two marriages in South Muscatine. Herbert Leudteka and George Rosenmund wed at 5 PM at 1104 Filmore Avenue. Minnie Hareman and Carl Deems wed at the parsonage of Rev John Raciner and plan a two week trip to St Louis before settling in Magentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Hertin Leudteka
George Rosenmund
Herman Leydtke
Filmore Avent
Main Street
L. Bh. Kettlekamp
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Hingegroom
Kkdowr
South Muscatine
Flo
Rosenmund Tee Company
John 7
Rogenmund
Finneran-Deems
John Raciner
Zlow's
Minnie Hareman
South End
Curlis Deema
Chicago
Moline
St. Louis
Magentine
German NCE Epworth League to Celebrate
Epworth league of the German Methodist Episcopal church plans a copweb Christmas party at Mrs. Henry Herwig 408 Grandview avenue tonight. About seventy young people will enjoy a dance social games and refreshments with unique decorations and a tree gift exchange. The social committee includes Miss Garrie Herwig Nellie Ahischlager Join Herwis Charles Tobors and William Fonek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wpworth League
The
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry Herwig
Grandview Avenue
Herwig Boue
Epworth League
Garrie Herwig
Nellie Ahischlager
Herwis
Charles Tobors
William Fonek
Estimated Loss in Dodge Fire Cut to 150000
Fire at the Quaker plant in Fort Dodge caused extensive damage but was halted by heroic efforts and the building’s sprinklers. Total property value is fixed at 150000 with 20000 in insurance. company officials have not announced reconstruction plans. Labor rumors implicate recently discharged workers in the arson, as a dry pipe system contributed to the spread before a watchman alerted management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Anea
Fre Lunds
Jim
Malin Yili
Wasaty
Jung
Arty Council
M. J. Michell
W. R. Heath
Nivo
Tony Walters
Dewey Urges Four New Battleships Each Year
Washington December 20 reports Admiral George Dewey calling for a naval buildup to four new battleships annually to sustain fleet efficiency and deter conflicts. He notes ships must replace aging vessels like the Oregon Indiana and Massachusetts, over 20 years old, as part of maintaining peace through strength.
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Washington, D. C
Perce
George Dewey
General Naval Board
Namiat
Probaly
Conerest
Dewey
Oregon
Indiana
Massachusetts
Suffrage funds pledged to boost campaign in Des Moines
The Town Equal Suffrage association will use the $5,000 willed by Mrs. Mary J. Coggeshall to influence the next state legislative election. Leaders said the gift will help defeat candidates opposed to suffrage legislation. Miss Mary Safford, state president, must withdraw to recover health.
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Coggeshall
Des Moines
Equal Suffrage Association
Mary J. Coggeshall
de Pimery
Mary Safford
Miorida
Society Chafing Dish Dinner Hosted by Miss Devitt
Miss Loret ta Devitt daughter of Dr J B Devitt hosted a chafing dish dinner at Isl and View West Third street for eighteen friends. Festive red decorations a large Christmas bell candles and a red and white color scheme set a merry tone. Guests included Miss Jeanette Hutlig from St Louis and Miss Olda Haney from Washington.
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Loretta Devitt
J. B. Devitt
Isl
West Third Street
Hanter
Moarner
Jelghteen
Umm
Jeanette Hutlig
St. Lewis
Edwin L. McColm
Mulberry Avenue
Olda Haney
Was Tington Ta
Rouge
Nellie McKee
McKee
West Third, Street
Surprise Dinner Party Honors Tom Wilson Birthday
A Friday evening surprise party celebrated Tom Wilson’s birthday with immediate relatives at the Wilson home on Cedar Street. A large birthday cake bore about twenty eight candles, and New Year’s decorations adorned the scene.
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Tom Wilson
Vic
Wilson
Cedar Sfeet
Apores
Dancing Party Features Week's Social Gatherings
Thirty five couples attended a holiday dancing party hosted by the A By c eib at the Muscatine Lamen tlup ball room. The event, featuring Pauchet orchestra, ran from 1:40 to midnight with Christmas color décor and out of town guests including several Muscatine college students. Guests included Gere trade Titus Oberlin college and others from Decatur, Champaign, and Washington Iowa.
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A. By c
Eib
Muscatine
Muscatine College
Nviste
Pauchet
Geretrade Titus
Oberlin College
Overlin
Bernice Ludlow
Froebel
Chicago
Gail Thompson
Grafton Hall
Fond du Lac
Wis
Ben Butler
Wil
Randall
Robert Jackson
Lows
City
Puesta
Bertha
Lillian Danzeizen
Charles Nye
Decatur
Tih
J. W. Hahn
Charles Brainerd
Jews City
J. M. Ordler
Wiss Margaret Niver
Champaigne
Jolette Fesler
Riverside
John Bailey
Washington
Iowa
Births and visits highlight Columus Junction notes
Word arrived of a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Dan Overholt of Iowa City. Wilbur Osris near Columbus City won a prize of four horse blankets for best ten ears of corn. Raymond Heesch from Davenport visits his uncle the Reverend Ay Wet McBlain. Mrs Ferdinand Spaethnesday travels to Oxford to see her daughter Mrs A Smith.
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Columbus Junction
Der
Dan Overholt
Iowa City
Wilbur Osris
Columas City
Oxford
Spe
A. Smith
Local Residents Share Holiday Visits and Movements
Mrs D O Ley returns to Atkinson after Christmas with her mother Mrs Bei Dickey. Mrs W A Hutton goes home to Davenport after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs W B Gelatt visit Cons. from Mason Tennessee. planning move after visits. W A Knott was in What Cheer on business. Mrs Garry Orr of Panhandle Texas visits relatives. James Dennis trades two farms for Chas Bell's 168 acre Nebraska ranch. Hooker Gamble returns from Cedar Rapids. Mrs J P Hughes visits her parents Chas Morgan. Eunice Young of Wellman visiting brothers W E and Alvin Whetsting. Mrs L L Ballentine of Lincoln Nebraska visiting her parents. Rev G W and Mrs Wickwire of New London attend Presbyterians gathering.
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D. O. Ley
Atkinson
Tel
Bei Dickey
W. A. Huttom
Davenport
W. B. Gelatt
Mason, Tenn
Siscer
Alex McCullough
Cons
Tennessee
Wu. A. Knott
What Cheer
Garry Orr
Chas. Morgan
Mire
Eunice Young
Wellman
W. E
Alvin
Presbyterians
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Ry Aenutes
H. F. Barnard CO
Jewelers
East Second Street
Atel
Eormmty
Leysen
Fotlmer
Gost
W. J. Ribbly
Bertra Lueptke
Geo. Rosenmund
Erlekamp
Epworth
Theo. Kopl
Caughter
Fruitland Literary Society
Woodmen Hall
Fruitland
Sadie Eshleman
Ira Cate
Sweetland
Our
Hiegant
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
East
Missouri
St. J
Gurny
Leona Hitman
Ss Three M's Club
Margaret Gibson
Harriet Shina
Barger
Waa
Swich
Teach
Reach Place
Vesta Burnside
Burn Side Avenue
Musser
Rome
C. Ry Mueller
Ralph Harding
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Ywousa
Zo W. Hutchinson
Marnnerchor
Tanuniy
Naomerchor
East Tighthetreet
Maennerchor
John Ixleinfelder
West
Aentine
Muscatine State Bank
Lee Richards
Robert Richards
John C- Wilson
Robert Wilson
Judith Rider
West Sixth Street
G. F. Daker
Portland
Josephine Harrington
Oklahoma
Columbus
Wagner Bros. Book Store
Flame
Libby
Mer
Anson Clothing Co
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Ansof
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