Local News Notes From New Year Eve Dance at Armory Hall
Dubuque residents attend a New Year’s night dance at the Armory hall. A parade of visitors departs city to visit Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Muscatine, Ontario and Wilton. Mrs. Stroup heads to Springdale for a stay with friends while Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Hall, and Mrs. Skelmann journey to their homes. Mrs. Pontius and Elseie sail toward Ontario Iowa after a visit with Mrs. Frey Meyers. Kate Pentzer visits Chicago and Muscatine friends before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Stroup
Springdale
Mary Miller
Cedar Rapids
A. A. Hall
Davenport
Lezotte
H. Pontius
Elseie
Ontario
Iowa
Frey Meyers
Brook Street
Ben Skelmann
Brockett, N. D
F. Sharrar
West Fourth Street
Kate Pentzer
Chicago
Marguerite Oliver
West Firth Street
Muscatine
Wilton
Local residents depart for visits and trips
Mrs Addie McMackin leaves for Fairport to spend time with friends. Mr and Mrs Mack Baker of Cresbard S D depart for Davenport for a short visit. Mrs George Becke of Moline and Miss Martha Becke depart for the Becke home. Miss Florence Ruchenberg and Miss Anna Selman head to the Tri Cities for an afternoon. Miss Martha Meier leaves Des Moines for holidays with relatives. Frances Huffman and Bart Huffman return home after visiting their parents. J Chet Huffman of Chicago visits the Huffman home briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Baker
Cres “Bard
S. D
Wilton
Martha Meier
Chicago
Ang
George Meier
Sycamore Street
Des Moines
Frances Huffman
Kewanee
Bart R. Huffman
D. B. Huffman
East Fourth Street
J. Chet. Huffman
Huffman
Progressive Republicans to Hold Dinner Without Beveridge or Dolliver
Des Moines Iowa December 85 Neither Senator Beveridge nor Senator Dolliver will speak at the dollar dinner for progressive Republicans. Senator Cummins received word both are ill in Washington and could not attend. The dinner, with many reservations, is expected to be a rousing meeting despite their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Des Moines
Dolliver
iSenator Cummins
Towa
Washington
Frisco transfer boat project receives first machinery installment
In Dubuque Iowa underscored by a visit from H S Reynolds president of the Iowa Machinemen's association the Dubuque Boat and Boiler Works will utilize the first installment of machinery for constructing the Frisco monster transfer boat. Mason's Notice announces a special Washington Chapter No. 4 R A M convocation this Thursday evening for mark degree work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubunque
Iowa Evening Press
Dubuque
H._ S. Reynolds
Iowa Malchinemen'’s Association
Dubuqua Boat and Boiler Works
Frisco
Mason
Washington
H. PL
East Hill Fire at Diercks Home Mystery Remains
A small blaze last evening at the John Diercks home on Dale Street caused a large hole in the weather boarding and interior damage yet to be assessed. Mrs. Diercks, chopping kindling in the barn, noticed smoke and called neighbors as firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames. The origin of the fire is unclear and under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diercks
Dale Street
Ice Bridge Over River Opens Toll Free Crossing
A natural ice bridge now spans the river between the upper and lower dams with about twelve inches of ice. It has held teams crossing yesterday and this morning two men were seen going toward the Illinois shore. If the ice remains solid, wagon loads of wood hauled each winter may be moved without toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetlinois
Huttig Hose Co to Stage Big New Year Ball
A special meeting of Huttig Hose Co was held to finalize plans for a masquerade ball at the Armory hall New Year’s Eve Tickets for the event are available. Final arrangements include prize offers and the organizers promise a record setting affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttig, Hose Co
Armory Hall
City Finances Delay New Hampshire Street Opening
City officials discuss funding for opening New Hampshire street from Hershey avenue to Riggs. Alderman Holmes has pressed for the project for months, but council action stalls due to money issues. Proposals were referred to the street and alley committee and city attorney for review, with no immediate work planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire Street
Hershey Avenue
Riggs
Holmes
Hum of Wheels Stops on Saturday in South Muscatine
The hum of factory wheels in South Muscatine will be absent for two days this week as nearly all plants close for New Year’s observances. Some button factories may operate if enough workers stay at machines. Local updates note Mrs. Stebbins improving, and several residents travel or visit Davenport and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
South Hod
B. Stebbins
John Kuebler
Hershey Avenue
Davenport
Andy Mittman
Muscatine Island
Vina Dikes
Chicago
Mollie Meyers
Grandview Avenue
H. B. Terry
Main Street
City Dance Promises Enormous Advance Sale And Prizes
Dance tickets sold heavily with most locals reporting sold out and many visitors from nearby towns expected. Prizes total 15 dollars with six for best lady character, three for best lady comic, four for best gentleman comic, and none listed for best gentleman character. Vanatta’s Orchestra engaged for music. Ida Evans of Lamar, Colorado, heads to Barnes City for a brief visit with friends.
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Vanatta
Postpone Match Hall Not Ready At Realing Hall
In view of seats in the new athletic hall not being ready, exhibition wrestling between Finley and Cooper is postponed for a few days. Real ing hall arrangements aim to handle a fair crowd, and bouts will be staged later. Kid Herman and the Rubber Wid also postponed for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Finley
McCleary
Finley
R. Cooper
St. Louis
Kid Herman
Railroads Reject SW Ruch in Northwestern Stand
In St Paul Minnesota the railroads reasserted they will not yield to the Chicago conference decision and will re employ striking switchmen only after suitable placements. Wheat embargoes in small markets were lifted in parts but no other changes occurred as the strike was deemed over by railroad officials. In New York eastern rail unions plan to present wage demands to 32 eastern railroads on January 20, with a general committee to meet road officials on grievances and increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
St. Paul
Minn
Chicago
New York
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Order of Railway Conductors
Mississippi
Grandview Social News from December Visitors and Local Calls
Grandview events recap with visits from Smice of Toolesboro and Kennewick, Wash., Muscatine business trips by McGrew, Stineman, Haas, Kick, and Dickerson, plus diphtheria confinement of Mattie McGill and Ruth Stineman’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Jnc
Smice
Toolesboro
T. T. Tharp
Hilton McGrew
Vern
Muscatine
Ruth
Stineman
Iron Muscatine
Mattie McGill
Harry Wibber
Kennewick
Wash
Dell Stineman
Harry
A. Haas
Hazle Wagner
Scaline
Frenk Kick
W. H. Dickerson
Local notes from Nichols area shuttle holiday visits
Multiple residents and relatives in Nichols and surrounding towns mark holiday gatherings and visits. Lucile Grahan of Wapello visits her sister Mrs. Lee Werner. Alpha McGill and family near Wapello visit the fodder’s parents, Mr and Mrs. Sam Molly. Clyde Kemp returns to Fruitland after visiting grandparents. Mrs. Ed Allen of Muscatine visits Mrs. T. B. Christie. Miss Bessie Higlinger heads to Muscatine. Arthur Craddock attends to business. Kathryn McGrel teaches near Wapello, spending vacation at home. Various family arrivals and departures noted through the week, with several preparations for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitland
Atae
Jno
Ay Kemp
Ed. Allen
Muscatine
Sata
T. B. Christie
Bessie Higinger
Chas. McGill
Minnesota
Arthur Craddock
A. J
Saturn
Chris. Werner
Kathryn McGrel
Wyman
Tas
Tilly Hunter
Wapelle
Alved
Chas
Ham
Graham
Andrs. Chas. King
Meay
Ruth Higler
Carlinville
D. J. Higley
Geo. W. Wer
Sam
Warry Wibber
Kenne Wick
Wash
Mapowser
Illinois
Co. A. Arjhood
Edward Nealy
Anna Dodder
Los Angeles
Cal
Columbus
Vis
M l
Rilliatt
Mily
A. H. Barker
Oak- Jyn
Miss"Chace
Chicago
Visit Spends Weekend with McGill Family
A person spent over Sunday at a location with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McGill, sharing time with the family and marking a family gathering.
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Mrs. Jas. McGill
Wind Manufacturers' Association Pushes Tax Publicity Repeal
Chicago December 30 The Wind Manufacturers' Association issued a call for a conference in Chicago on January 4 with representatives of manufacturing and commercial bodies nationwide to seek repeal of the publicity feature of the federal corporation tax law. Congress will be canvassed to learn how the repealing movement stands in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wind Manufacturers’ Association
Congress
Washington
Local Bank Promises Strong Service With Capital Increase
A regional bank outlines a $250,000 capital boost to expand services for corporations firms farmers and professionals. It highlights convenience for households using checks for bill payments and notes Friday evening hours opening in the week.
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Loggins
W Wilson
Muscatine Candy Kitchen
Schaefer
Fina Jlnens
Isa Etrons
Schaefer's
Addie McMackin
West Front Street
Fairport
Sen
Bud
Grand Opera House
Harvey D. Orr
Harvey Stock Co
Prince and the Peasant
East Hill
Diercks
Huttig
New Hampshire
South End
Sone of
Jories
Reine
Mund
Leibbrat
Lory
Ll, Ryan & Co
Hall
Smcgill
Muscatine, Ass
Mpatine
Geok, Kusser & Oj State Bank
M. Musser
W. E. Bliven
B. Cook
C. Cook
C. Stocker
Mugy
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