Dubuque Armory New Year’s Masquerade Ball Notice
Local brief notes invite attendance at a masquerade ball tonight at Armory Hall hosted by Huttig Hose Co. Various residents including Mrs Emma Toup and Miss Christina Karr are reported traveling or visiting Davenport, Tipton, Grace Hills, West Branch and other nearby towns for the New Year season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttig Hose Co
Armory Hall
Emma Toup
Oak Street
Davenport
Christina Karr
West Front Street
Pearl Resch
Lone Tree
Blue Grass
Hutig Hose Co
Local residents depart for short visits to Rock Island and Davenport
Miss M J Banker leaves for Rock Island to visit friends. Miss Blanche Toombs returns to Vinton after a city visit. Miss Helen Molis departs for Moline for New Year with friends. Miss Anna McCormick leaves for DeWitt to visit. Miss Jennie Anderson heads to Rock Island for a short stay. Mrs M Herget departs for a Rock Island visit. Verda Lodge leaves for Downey from 122 Park avenue. Elsie Grossklaus and Teckla Hichoff leave for Moline for a short visit. Mollie Beckman heads to Chicago after visiting her parents at 609 Bismarck. Anna and Clara Hartwig travel to Davenport for a brief visit. Myrtle Muenster leaves Rock Island for home. Mr and Mrs J T Stockdale depart for Schenectady after visiting in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Banker
Rock Island
Blanche Toombs
Vinton
Helen Molis
Iowa Avenue
Moline
Anna McCormick
Minois City
DeWitt
Verda Lodge
New Year Postal Hours Set by City Office
Post Office closes at 10 a.m. New Year’s Day with city carriers making early deliveries. Carrier windows open 9 to 10 a.m. Rural routes canceled. Mail received and dispatched as usual. R. S. McNutt, P. M.
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R. S. McNutt
Knights of Pythias Meeting Notice for Page Rank Candidates
Attention K of P, work in rank of Page tonight. Two candidates sought in business of importance. Full attendance desired per order C of C.
Fire destroys American Express office near Grand Central
A explosive blaze in New York at dawn destroyed the American Express Company office building near Grand Central Station. The loss is estimated at 100,000 dollars and three men were injured.
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American Express Company
New York
N. Y
American Express ‘Company
Grand Central Station
Muscatine Man Killed in Moline Street Car Crash
James Hayes of Muscatine died after being crushed between two street cars on the Moline Watertown line. Born in Manhattan Kansas, he lived in Muscatine since childhood and leaves a wife and 10 month old child. Funeral arrangements expected this evening in Muscatine. Hayes formerly worked as a conductor and is survived by his parents, a brother, and a sister.
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James Hayes
Muscatine
Thomas Hayes
Lombard Street
Hayes
Moline-Watertown
Kansas
Manhattan
Kas
Bessie Knight
Babe
Forrest
Ella Hayes
Ayer Family Wedding Anniversary Highlighted
A celebration note marks fifty years of marriage for Mrs. George A. Ayer, a former city resident. The couple observed a long union tied to Clinton and Muscatine life, with Mr. Ayer’s work in retail and grocery ventures. Relatives including Mrs. Henrietta Haus and Mrs. A. Vollberg are mentioned as part of the extended family.
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George A. Ayer
Chion
Muscatine
Ayer
Henriettahaus
East Second
A. Vollberg
Walnut
Chiey Bakeries Notice Sparks Local Interest
Fragmentary OCR mentions Mr. Giesen and street location near Bakeries with friends in the area, suggesting a local public notice or community tease. Details are unclear but refer to a street and people linked to Chiey bakeries.
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Afl Giesen
Christmas Tree Gift Drive By Army Group
A Salvation Army program brings Christmas toys and candy to children tonight. A city turnout is expected for a German American aid service featuring songs and a tree lighting. After the entertainment, a watch party will honor young recipients with gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigel
Army
Court Adjourns After Busy Term in District Court
Judge Jackson adjourned the November term after a busy session with many matters disposed. The January term opens January 11. County officials plan to file annual reports tomorrow as the board of supervisors meets Monday.
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Jackson
District Court
Court House
Lawrence
Shiflet
S Spervisors
McKee
Benind
Shoe- PA
Lacey speaks at Mahaska County Bar meeting
Major John I. Lacey addressed the twelfth annual Mahaska County Bar association gathering in Oskaloosa Iowa marking the year’s bar meeting with the former congressman as chief speaker.
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Tanvyers
Iowa Evening Press
Oskaloosa, Ja
John I. Lacey
Mahaska County Bar Association
Bitter fight in Wapsie case heats up school matter
The Wapsin township school board secretary E A Poole secured copies of injunction and mandamus proceedings at the district court clerk's office amid mounting opposition to opening the central school. A lengthy legal battle looms as no date is set yet. Also, executor William Narvis submitted his final report on Charles Narvis estate, approved and discharged. Don't forget the Huittig Hose Co.
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Wapsin
E. A. Poole
Narvis
Charles Narvis
Conesville Youth Loses Hand in Accident
In Conesville Iowa on December 31 Thomas Brandow fifteen used a shotgun to prod a rabbit from a snow bank with the butt as a tam. A twig struck the trigger and the shell’s contents exploded injuring his right hand. He was unable to walk and later surgeons amputated the hand.
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Gonesville
Thomas Brandow
William Brandow
New York Tenement Fire Injures Firemen and Tenants
A Belmont avenue double tenement fire in East New York today injured more than twenty people, five fatally, including six firemen who were overcome by smoke while rescuing panic stricken tenants. Firefighters used ladders to pull victims from upper floors as a family of five foreigners was found unconscious and hospitalised in serious condition.
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New York
Belmont Avenue
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