City News Items Note Local Travels and Visits
Mrs Emma Dalzeil went to Davenport today noon A J Thomas was a passenger on the Firefly at noon to Buffalo Mrs J P Ryan went to Davenport today noon to spend the day Just received another shipment of those oil heaters Thompson Bros Thomas Brown was a passenger to day noon to Rock Island on a short business trip Ray Batterson who spent Christmas at home in this city departed on the Firefly today noon for Chicago where he will resume his studies Mr and Mrs Henry Heinz and children left on the Firefly today noon for Davenport to visit Mr Heinzs mother who is quite ill Miss Aura Bawyer who has been visiting with relatives in the city departed on the Firefly at noon for her home in Chicago Mr and Mrs Henry Nichols of Nichols arrived in the city today to spend New Years day at the home of Mr and Mrs John R Ellis on East Third street Miss Carrie Dermedy who has been attending school in Minneapolis arrived home this afternoon on the Wilton train for a short visit with her parents Rev J N Murphy will spend New Year with friends in Rock Island and Moline Mrs Murphy and little daughter departed on the Firefly for that place and Rev Murphy will leave tonight
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Ray Batterson
Chicago
Mrs. Henry Heinz
Davenport
Mr. Heinz
Aura Bawyer
Henry Nichols
Nichols
City
John R. Ellis
East Third Street
Carrie Dermedy
Minneapolis
Wilton
Mrs. J . Dermedy
J. N. Murphy
Rock Island
Moline
A. L. Lindner
St. Luke Hospital
Jas. Rummery
Oklahoma
G. D. Rumery
T. G. McCoy
Ainsworth
Countryman
Eli Summers
Council Meeting Report disputed by local press
A contested article in the democratic organ misrepresented council proceedings from the prior night. Gus Schmidt of the Champion Hose Company defended himself against false claims of uncivil conduct and affirmed the mayor and council treated him with courtesy. The adjournment motion by Aldermen Riggs and Engel followed lengthy remarks and visitor comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exmayor
McNutt
Champion Hose Company
Gus. Schmidt
Schmidt
Riggs
Engel
Local society notes include marriages and club events
Numerous short items report passengers in town including Will Jayne and Miss Anger, business trips by Joseph Hurter and D C Anderson, and two marriage licenses for Harry Littrell Ida Dallmeyer and Walter King Florence Starkey. Lodge meetings of Wyoming No 76 K of P and Alberta No 171 Wilton plus Modern Brotherhood of America events are scheduled with installations and banquets. A. L. Lindner shows improvement after heart condition. watch-night services and prayer meeting planned at First M E church with Epworth League refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Littrell
Ida M. Dallmeyer
Walter J. King
Florence E. Starkey
Davenport
Wyoming Lodge
Alberta Lodge
No. 171
Wilton
Modern Brotherhood of America
Grand Lodge
M. E
Epworth League
Back Handed Compliment At Council Showdown
Mr Schmidt drew praise for integrity and standing then faced a counter from a council reporter who claimed he did not know his own argument. Mayor McNutt interrupted to end the meeting so he could attend the opera house show. The report labeled the action uncivil and in bad taste.
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Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt
McNutt
Citywide talk on episode as opinions split on organ's course
The piece reports unanimous concern in the city over the episode with broad criticism of the democratic organ for sticking to its stance. Letters to the Journal reflect mixed views from Democrats and Republicans denouncing the pursued course and voicing sharp critiques.
City prints job awarded to Journal office sparks taxpayer protest
A Taxpayer blasts the council for awarding the city's printing work to the Journal office, calling the move the most uncivil act of the council's tenure and accusing the Democratic tax-eating group of living off taxpayers for too long.
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Journal
Fire Chief recounts council night testimony
Fire Chief Neibert, an eyewitness, says he spoke last before the council that Monday night after Gus Schmidt finished. He describes his account of events and his impression of the proceedings as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neibert
Council
Gus Schmidt
Pentzer Purchases Halstead Pharmacy for New Store
Mr J L Pentzer known as Dr Pentzer buys Halstead Pharmacy at 114 East Second Street to run a first class drug and optical store. He brings 20 years of experience, Chicago College training, and prior manager roles in Wilton Williamsburg and Carthage Missouri. He plans an expanded, up to date stock and a strong line of optical goods.
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Pentzer
J. L. Pentzer
Dr. Pentzer
Halstead
East Second Street
Chicago College Pharmacy
Wilton
Williamsburg
Carthage
Missouri
Chicago
Muscatine
Remedy Proposed by Editor Journal on Reporter's Expulsion
In council chamber last Monday evening the editor claims the statement about Mayor McNutt blocking ex-Mayor Schmidt’s remarks was erroneous. The piece urges expelling or excluding a false reporter if the democratic organ cannot publish truthful reports through a responsible journalist.
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Council Chamber
Democratic
McNutt
Gus. Schmidt
Fruitland Notes Roundup of Visits Sales and Events
Fruitland Iowa reports visits by Mrs J K Gurley and others while Al Austin plans a move to Montana. Rummery returns from Oklahoma with plans if suited to buy a farm. Christmas programs at Fruitland and church hall, oyster supper for Sunday school, and Storms sale priced well. Sunday school officers elected and Court of Honor to install officers Saturday night. The item ends with a humorous quote from Puck about a hired man avoiding coffee.
Postoffice Notice for New Year Deliveries and Windows
Postoffice announces first delivery on New Year’s Day with window service from 3 to 10:30 a.m. General delivery and money order windows operate until 10:30 a.m. Mails dispatched as usual. Mm. .2 Roach, P. M.
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Roach
P. M
Star Publishing prints first issue in Nichols
Mrs. Olive Meese returned home to Nichols this morning. The Star, a monthly paper from Star Publishing, arrives at the desk. It features bright sayings and useful information and reflects credit on the youthful editor Cole Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Meese
Nichols
The
Star
Star Publishing Company
Cole Holmes
Modern improvements give flat man extra shine
A witty court exchange compares a plain man to a modern upgrade. The judge notes he is flat yet equipped with an auto, a yacht, and a drag, framing him as a humorous example of surface enhancements over substance.
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Gladys
Edith
Judge
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Havercampss Prescription Drug Store
IOC
Umscheid & Seiler'’S
East Second St
F. A. Neidig
C, E
Crow
Muscatine, Iowa
Levsen Shoe Store
J. Linn Hoopes
W. Second St
W. F. Mirsch
Big Chief
Marshall
South Muscatine
Oregon St
West Hill Cash Store
Iware Department
West Hill
Cash Store
H. H. Sharrar
Mgr
Emma Dalzeil
A. J. Thomas
Buffalo
J. P. Ryan
Thompson Bros
Thomas Brown
W. S. Grimes
Wapello
I, Merel & Son
Mississippi River
L, Merel
Will Jayne
Lone Tree
Joseph Hurter
Kansas City
D. C. Anderson
West Liberty
Miss Anger
Harry E Littrel
Lettsville
C. L. Stafford
M. E. Church
Maggie Littrel
Elmer Shellabarger
Letts
Fruitland
J. K. Gurley
Island
al Austin
Montana
S. M. Welsh
Maggie
Frank Kemp
Ed. Moody
Bertha Rumery
Vera Storms
Mrs. Greenman
Cliff Yeager
Cora Fos
Court of Honor
Worthy P. C
Theo. Drake
Worthy C
D. D. Webster
Worthy V. C
Ella Kemp
Worthy
Emma Hunter
Margaret Countriman
A. F. Kemp
W. B. Rhone
Anna Wilson
Sentinel
A. L. Cunningham
Farmer Bentover
Puck
D. McCurdy
F. Second Street Grocer
Eaco Fiour
Grand Opera House
Edwarde Rice
New York
Wallack’s
Show
R. A. Barnet
Music By
E. W. Corliss and
H. E Heartz
Carload
C. T. Carey
Old
Kentucky
Inez Forman
J. Fraser Crosby
Iineses
D. C. Berntheisel
China
Inese
Virginia Drew Trescott
Oalida
B. E. Lilly's Dry Goods Store
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