Baker University Plays At The Y Tonight Amid Festive Happenings
Local notes report Baker University games at the Y tonight and a New Year's Eve dance at Assembly Hall hosted by the Mystic Workers Degree staff with admission 35 cents and extra lady 10 cents. People visiting include William Pashen of Northern Town at his sister Mrs. August Will’s home, and Stella Mooney arriving from Davenport to visit Muscatine friends. Capt A A King from Ft. Robinson and Lieut Joseph King from Ft Ethan Allen are visiting their father Dr E H King on West Fourth Street before heading to Chicago and St Louis for a week.
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William Pashen
Northern Town
Mrs. August Will
East Eighth Street
Assembly Hall
Mystic Workers
A. A. King
Ft. Robinson
Neb
Joseph King
Ft. Ethan Allen
Burlington
E. H. King
West Fourth Street
Chicago
St. Louis
Two Children Burned to Death in Indiana Village
In a village near Indianapolis two children died last night after their clothes caught fire from a stove while their mother was briefly away. The tragedy occurred during a short absence, and officials reported no other injuries.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Here
Red Men home society election meeting urged
I. C. R. M. notices all chiefs and brothers to attend Thursday evening meeting to elect directors for the Red Men home society. Cc. C Hagerman, Pres.
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Red Men Home Society
Cc. C. Hagerman
New York Grain Market Briefs
New York Grain Market report from New York N Y dated December 30 shows wheat at 1 28 a bushel for December and corn at 70 cents.
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New York
N.Y
Funeral services for August Deutschman held today
The funeral for August Deutschman was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from his home at 610 West Eighth Street. Rev. J. J. Jans of the German Evangelical church officiated at the home service, with graveyard rites led by the A. O. U. W. lodge. Supreme Master Workman William M. Narvis presided. Members of the Champion Hook and Ladder Company attended in a body. Pallbearers were John Tillie A. J. Neidig A. G. Bestenlehner William Hingst George Trump and George Eichenauer.
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August Deutschman
West Eighth Street
J. J. Jans
German Evangelical Church
John Tillie
A. J. Neidig
A. G. Bestenlehner
William Hingst
George Trump
George Eichenauer
Louis Lydy Hurt by Fall on Walk
Louis Lydy four-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lydy of Clinton street was seriously injured Wednesday after slipping on a slippery sidewalk. He cut his forehead on a sharp object, creating a two inch gash that reached the bone. The dirt in the wound prevented stitching and Dr F L Appel dressed the wound after significant blood loss.
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Louis
Frank Lydy
Clinton Street
F. L. Appel
YWCA Winter Class Offerings Sparked by Choice
The YWCA notes indicate now is the time to decide on winter classwork. Courses offered are described as excellent and not to be missed, inviting participation.
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Y. W
Homesteaders lodge to install officers January 20
The Homesteaders lodge will install its recently elected officers on January 20 with L. C. Benson as installing officer. Six new members were adopted and a social session will follow. Regular meetings resume after February 4 on the first and third Fridays each month.
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Homesteaders Lodge
L. C. Benson
Caution Against Cold Weakened by Early Use of Remedy
A persuasive note urging early treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent worsening colds. It warns that repeated colds increase risk and that early use saves trouble and difficulty in later cures. The tone is exhortatory and practical, aiming to persuade readers to act promptly.
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Chamberlain
South Muscatine Literary Society Debates At Hoopes Hall
The first meeting of the South Muscatine Literary Society at Hoopes hall drew many attendees. A strong program featured a debate on whether a boy benefits parents more than a girl, with the negative prevailing 2 to 1.
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South
Miller McKee nuptials celebrated at Conesville
At the Miller home near Conesville last evening Miss Geneva E. Miller wed L. R. McKee in a gathering of about fifty. Rev. J. W. Bechtel officiated. McKee is Conesville’s school principal and a brother to County Clerk W. S. McKee. The couple will reside in Conesville and host New Year’s reception. Nearby guests included Muscatine and Chicago attendees. Schreurs family visit frames the celebrations with multiple anniversaries and a Chicago photograph gallery connection.
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EB. G. Tipton
Minnie Kopf
Muscatine
McKee
L. McKee
W. S. McKee
Conesville
Miss Miller
Mr. McKee
Muscatine County
John W. McKee
Charles Brower
Winterset
Nellie Miller
Newton
George W. Schreurs
John A. Schreurs
Chicago
Paul A. Schreurs
Schreurs
Prominent Young People Wed In City Ceremony
Miss Bertha Sherwood and Dr W F Boiler were married at 3 pm at the bride’s home 321 West Second street in a simple service. The bride, a Muscatine High School graduate, wore white lace and carried bride roses. The groom, a physician in Iowa City, is a State University of Iowa medical graduate. After a visit in Chicago they will reside at 211 East Olive street Iowa City after February 1.
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Bertha Sherwood
W. F. Boiler
Iowa City
Albert Sherwood
West Second Street
Maryatta Hoopes
Muscatine High School
P. M. Musser
Lew Wallace
School of
State University of Iowa
Wesley Boiler
Mulberry Avenue
East Olive Street
Novel Reunion Marking New Year’s Day Events
A family led by Mr and Mrs Schreurs will celebrate a unique reunion on New Year’s Day. The gathering commemorates several past events and promises a festive program.
Warns Against Primary in Indiana Speech
Indiana teachers heard Leslie M. Shaw say direct primaries could let electors choose presidential candidates as wisely as governors. He argued LaFollette would lead the majority party and Hearst the minority if Roosevelt Taft and Bryan died, stressing unpredictable platforms.
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LaFollette
Hearst
Indianapolis
Ind
Leslie M. Shaw
Indiana Teachers’ Association
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Robert N. LaFollette
William R. Hearst
Plunkett Praises Pinchot Amid Ballinger Clash
New York December 30 Gifford Pinchot gains support in the Ballinger controversy from an unexpected source Sir Horace Plunkett head of an economic and historical association praises Pinchot calling him a remarkable public servant though he cannot reveal the pressing business that kept Pinchot from the gathering.
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New York
Giffory Pinchot
Ballinger
Economic and Historical Association
Horace Plunkett
Ireland
United States
Pinchot
Stag Banquet and Society Meetings Planned Tonight
Beta Iota Phi to hold stag banquet at the Commercial hotel at seven with an officers election to follow. Delta Kappa Phi to be entertained at Miss Marie Reynolds home at 1402 Mulberry Avenue as the boys meet at the hotel, then converge at Miss Reynolds' residence later.
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Commercial Hotel
Beta Iota Phi Society
Delta Kappa Phi Society
Marie Reynolds
Mulberry Avenue
Well Known Couple Weds at Davenport
The wedding of Mrs. M. Louise Dodge to Stephen Perry Richardson took place this afternoon at 114 Bridge Avenue Davenport. Mrs. Dodge is the niece of Mrs. Sarah E. Hughes of Muscatine and Davenport, while Mr. Richardson is a nephew of the late Bishop Perry of the Episcopal diocese of Davenport.
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Davenport
M. Louise Dodge
W. E. Lowry
Muscatine County
Stephen Perry Richardson
Bridge Avenue
Dodge
Sarah E. Hughes
Mr. Richardson
Bishop Perry
Mission Circle to Host Paper on Mormonism
Congregational Mission Circle meets Friday afternoon at 527 Maple Avenue. Mrs J H St John will present the paper on Mormonism and Mrs W W McQuesten will lead the devotional service.
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Mission Circle
Congregational Mission Circle
W. S. Norton
Maple Avenue
J. H. St. John
W. W. McQuesten
Christmas Party at YWCA Draws Close to Sixty
Nearly 60 young people attended the YWCA Christmas party last evening. The event featured games contests a short music and literary program and a tree with presents for all. Ice cream cones followed in a festive end to the gathering.
Stella Healey Hosts Sodality Ride Oyster Supper
Fifteen members of the Young Ladies' Sodality of St. Matthias Church enjoyed a bob ride last evening to the homes of Miss Stella Healey in Lake Township. An oyster supper, games, and music followed at each stop, continuing until a late hour.
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Stella Healey
Sodality
St. Matthias Church
Lake Township
Miss Anna Molis Attends Big Party in Davenport
Miss Anna Molis of 708 Iowa Avenue left this noon for Davenport to attend a large afternoon party at the Feteruary Inn. Miss Helena Ahrens of Davenport, well known locally, is also being entertained.
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Anna Molis
Davenport
Tiowa Avenue
Feteruary Inn
Helena Ahrens
Sir Horace Plunkett Warns Hill's Farm Policy Urgent
Sir Horace urged faster reform of farming methods in the United States warning that, if unaddressed, costs of living would rise sharply and by century's end vast food imports would flood America. He called for urgent congressional and state action.
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James J. Hill
Sir Horace
Hill
America
Congress
Dedicatory Services for Re modeled Church on Fifth Street
The Seventh Day Adventist Church on Fifth Street between Spruce and Locust will hold dedicatory services Sunday at 2 PM with Elder N Campbell as principal speaker and Eiders Hawkins assisting. The remodeling cost about 800 dollars funded by subscriptions and includes a new basement room for day school.
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Seventh Day Adventist Church
Fifth Street
Spruce and
Locust Streets
N. Cambell
G. R. Hawkins
Atlantic City
Gertrude Weissel
Hazel Orr
Anna Schauland
Cambell
Quick Divorces Killed in Order Quick Divorces Killed in Order
Judge Jackson issued an order requiring legal notice 10 days before the opening of the term, effectively ending on the term day divorces heard on filing day. Two divorce actions filed. one granted. Other probate and will actions noted, including executrices named and motions ruled.
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A. G. Bond
Jackson
Stella FE. Bond
E. P. Ingham
Martha Ingelden
Thomas E. Ingelden
Two Graft Indictments Leap From Chicago Grand Jury
Chicago officials report two indictments returned by the grand jury charging James P. Connery and Michael H. Rogers with obtaining money from the city by false pretenses in the coal sale contracts. Dates given as December 30. The charges allege city funds were misused through fraud in the sale process.
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Chicago
Ill
James P. Connery
Michael H. Rogers
Baker University Plays At U I M C A Tonight
Baker University faces the U I M C A in a college basketball game tonight. The matchup features local squads in a midweek contest with potential conference implications.
Engine Collapse Delays Wilton Branch Train
A Wilton branch locomotive failed during a cold night, paralyzing traffic. After hours of thawing, the engine revived enough to complete a round trip by 2 pm, delaying the Sherwood Boiler wedding scheduled for 12:30 pm with Rev. Thomas Osborne officiating.
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Wilton
Moscow
Round House
Thomas Osborne
Big Four Telegraphers Push Strike Threat in Cincinnati
Cincinnati telegraphers present an ultimatum to the general manager with vote tallies showing strong support for a strike. Other railroads await the Big Four outcome. Key demand is inclusion of telephone operators in the union.
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Cincinnati
Big Four
Grace Lutheran Church to Sew Old Year Out New Year In
One of the most unique watch parties will be held Friday evening at Grace Lutheran Church as the ladies sew the old year out and the new year in. Husbands and men of the church will serve refreshments.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Sidewalk Blocked at First Methodist Over Ice Risk
Boards span the Third Street sidewalk of the First Methodist church to prevent accidents from ice and snow accumulation on the roof. The obstruction aims to keep passersby safe while icy conditions persist.
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First Methodist Church
Last Stand for Morse Faces Possible Writ of Error
New York political figure Charles W. Morse sees only a technical legal shadow before his potential 15 year federal prison sentence in Atlanta after a federal court denied a new trial motion. Morse’s counsel plans to seek a writ of error today as the U S Supreme Court had previously refused intervention.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Morse
Supreme Court of the United States
Gladstone Centenary Observed in London
The centenary of William Ewart Gladstone's birth was marked with memorial services in London. Floral tributes lined his statue in The Strand, with many offerings arriving from abroad.
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Gladstone
London
Eng
William Swart Gladstone
The
Strand
Registered French draft stallion for sale Co No 9640
For sale advertised horse Co No 9640 a registered French draft stallion. Cheap if sold soon. Inquiries call or write S. T. Warman Box 17 R R No 9 Muscatine.
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S. T. Warman
R. R
Muscatine
Theatre deemed one of safest in city after inspection
Des Moines inspector W. J. Ribble praised the Family Theatre on Third Street as one of the safest and best equipped in the state after a thorough inspection. He commended Brockman’s building design, fire prevention measures, safe operating booth, and well planned seating and exits. Twenty chemical extinguishers will be added to boost safety.
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W. J. Ribble
Des Moines
Third Street
Brockman
Ribble
Christmas Day Cold and Snow Keeps Prairie Grove at Home
Prairie Grove on December 25 faced bitter cold and snow, with residents canceling dinners and visits. Notable events include visits by Dr. N A York and wife from Lisbon, Mrs. Harry McCann from Springdale, and numerous local social calls. The Arm strong sale drew locals. Chas Armstrong and sister plan to move west of Springdale next spring. Miss Green closed her school with a treat, and Marion Kirby's family visited from south of Centerdale. C E Dice family spent Christmas in West Liberty, and Elizabeth Walker died after three weeks of paralysis, with a funeral held at Joel Walker's home. Burial followed at Friends' cemetery north of West Liberty.
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Prairie Grove
N. A. York
Lisbon
Elmer Faires
Harry McCann
Springdale
George McCann
Grandma McCann
Chas. Armstrong
Mr. Armstrong
Marion Kirby
Centerdale
Forrest McBride
William
Frank Wilkins
M. Markle
West Branch
Mesdames Faires
Evstick
C. E. Dice
West Liberty
Chas. Swart
C. T. Montgomery
Wilkins
Elizabeth Walker
Idaho
J. M
Union Valley
P. L. Walker
Columbus, O
North Concord Notes of Visits and Local Changes
North Concord Iowa residents share travels and family news as Fannie Wagner hosts and visitors call on kin. Henry Wagner plans to move to Overton Nebraska after renting his farm to Robert Orr. the Wagners and local families gather for Christmas and mutual visits.
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Baker University
Frank Bowman
John T. Boland
2Nd St
R. C. Garard
Waterloo
Stella Mooney
Herman Gremmel
Cigar Store
Rev. Jans
August Deutsch
Louis Lydy
C. A
South Muscatine Literary Society
Plunket
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Augusta Schmidt
Barney Binhoff
John Binhoff
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A. E. Gesell
C. B. Vail
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North Concord
S. L. Johnston
L. George
Fannie Wagner
Fredonia
Ruby Wagner
Wm. Denham
Fay Hawkins
Ethel Johnston
Blue Mouse
Lennie George
Washington
Henry Wagner
Robert Orr
Overton
Jno. Barker
J. Blicks
Sarah Blake
Dave Gage
Chester Williams
Lyle
Alfred
Melvin Nelson
Melvin Nelson, Ate Christmas Dinner With Mr. and Mrs. W. Williams
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