Batterson Stores undergo leadership change with Wessels to head
Longtime Batterson Stores executive J. B. Wasgels will replace W. N. Downer as head of the Batterson Stores, with Downer moving to private secretary to the Musser interests. Downer remains on the board as Wesels expands Batterson operations, while Wesels shifts to manage the local Batterson branch and Chicago sales unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Conn
W. N. Downer
Batterson
Musser
J. B. T. Wasgels
Mustachie
Downer
W. Bluteiingen
Towner
Ney
Neaver
Cal
Dentela & Wisher
Atterson
Iowa
Mercante
Hatterson
Wessels
Hatterson-Wesels Company
Wessadly
Thut
Chicago
Wyyer Tatterson
Wessela
Seek Successor to Rev Joseph Hanley
A cabinet meeting of the Iowa Annual Conference at Oska Joosa discussed appointing a successor to Rev Joseph Hanley who left Centerville, TN for evangelistic work. No appointment was named at the session hosted by Dr Is Stafford. Rev J A Bootmen attended. Hanley, a former Muscatine man, visited during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mattodiat
Oska- Joosa
Joseph Hanley
Centerville
Is. Stafford
Vieirst Methodist Church
Thore
J. A. Bootmen
Isiet
Hanley
Muscatine
Hera
East Hill Huttig Shutdown Delayed To New Year
The Huttig Manufacturing plant will not close at year end as planned. A three week vacation is extended for all employees, with operations continuing at the large wall factory Saturday night to fill orders. Management hopes plant resumes normal operation about three weeks from Monday despite possible delays. A rush to complete orders is underway, with some night shifts to speed production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrue
Orde
Huttig Manufacturing
Hag
Gautern
Tevnn
H. A. Helne Company
Fatetory
City Residents Plan Riotous New Year Celebration
Residents in the east suburb plan a large New Year’s Eve celebration with numerous parties and dinners. Local stores Ed Metzger, H R Blerman, J Werle and Son will close for the day. A watch party and social event are planned at the Hose Company, with festive activities and planned ads for the club’s expected success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ast PE
Emerty
Decker
Ed. Metzger
H.R. Blerman
H. Reynolds Amatu
J. Werle & Son
Injunction Denied Against M. B. A. Levy I5
Clinton Iowa September report notes A P Hacker refining to enjoin the Modern Brotherhood of America from collecting the thirteenth assessment. Proceedings for a permanent injunction to restrain the society from raising rates adopted at the Denver convention are pending with members who did not transfer to low rates joined against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Dnidge
A. P. Hacker
Brotherhood of America
Denver
Inauguration Delays Send Form to Postmasters
Postmasters report undelivered return receipt forms for insured parcels due to rush of work from the new governmental express service. Postmaster General Britt orders use of old receipts until the new form arrives and directs stamping "damaged" on the signature side of the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalant
Generames Britt Ta
Dairies Cleanup Crusade Shuts Tivo Out of Business
Keokuk Keokuk December 21 a city milk inspector led a crusade against unsanitary dairies. Local physician WP Sherlock ordered removals and dairy shops halted operations. more closures expected by week’s end. The club supports the inspector and campaign to clean up the dairy trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Tivo
Sherlock
Pujo Plans Return to Washington for Money Trust Probe
Pujo, head of the House Banking and Currency Committee, said in New Orleans that the committee intends to close the money trust investigation by January 15 and promptly analyze the testimony and report so it can be presented to Congress no later than February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pujo
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Washington
R. Pujo
Congress
Musterole touted as quick relief for multiple ailments
An ad extols Musterole, a white ointment marketed as fast relief for sore throat, bronchitis, croup, neuralgia, rheumatism, and more. It claims superiority over mustard plasters, offers hospital size for 2.50, and provides mail order details from Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantani
Musterale Company
Cleveland
Musterale
Hoag
Athens
Mighlenn
Watch Party At Parsonage Marks Year’s End
Parishioners will gather at the Pari Avenue Methodist Episcopal parsonage on Washington Street this evening at 9:30 for a watch party after the regular practice. Campfire and refreshments will be served as the old year is welcomed. games will fill the evening. East Hill locals Myster Jenison and two sons Roy and Cloyd Beges depart for Lotis for a short visit. Mrs Fred Odell of Kansas City and Mrs W J Odell, of Dale Street, were visiting relatives. Mrs Louis Voss has returned home from a Fort Madison visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Wil le
East Hill
Tiecals
Jenison
Roy
Cloyd
Beges Street
Lotis
Fred. Odell
Ansas City
W. J. Odell
Dale Street
Louis Voss
East Birth Street
Fort Hlakkison
Burnham Jury Deadlocks After Five-Hour Deliberation
In Chicago a jury impaneled for the Burnham murder case of Aira Bartlet and Herbert Burnham, after five hours of deliberation, was discharged with a presiding judge and reported indications of possible manslaughter verdict. The jury later remained deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict, prompting discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dev al
Aira
Bartlet
Burnham
Herbert Burnham
Tune
Kersten
Trial of Deaton 15 Begun In Kentucky Court
Winchester Kentucky December 31 The nearing of evidence in the trial of F P Deaton one of the 15 men charged with complicity in the assassination of Edward Callahan former sheriff of Wheatfitt county was begun here today One week five dollars expected to be the time required for the trial of each defendant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
FP. Deaton
Dward Callahan
Wreathitt County
Mexican grain duties to reestablish border trade
The Mexican government will restore duties on all grains effective with the new year. A rush of wheat and corn moved in carload lots across the border today amid the duty news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aredo
Texas
Obituary: Fred B. Mapes of Nichols Iowa
Fred B. Mapes born August 1 1859 at Bright Michigan died December 20 1912 at his Nichols Iowa home. He moved to Iowa as a child, lived near West Liberty then Nichols. Survived by wife Sarah A. Mapes seven of eight children, including daughters Lucy Niretner of Portland Oregon and Mary at home, sons Jos D Fred M Arthur F and William F at home, three brothers Albert Tay Lewis and one more, one sister Nettie M Hummel and many relatives. A brother Charles is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Mapes
Brighton
Mich
Nichols
West Liberty
Hiram
Lucy
Scott) Mapes
Sarah A. Mo
Alice
Sarah A. Mapes
Lucy Niretner
Portland
Orefon
John Nugent
Muscatine
Mary
Jos. D
Fred M
Arthur
Willian F
Revered citizen dies leaving a noted community legacy
The obituary recalls a respected neighbor and benefactor who inspired many with his generosity and family devotion. He belonged to the Modern Woodmen and Modern Brotherhood lodges in Nichols Ta. Funeral services were held at the M E church in Nichols with M W A lodge in charge. Interment followed in Nichols Cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Lt. B. Smith, W. R B. Schmitt, Henry Braun, Chester Adams, J A Mills, William Berry. Also mentions New Year greetings from Italian King Victor Emmanuel and German Emperor William to President Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalle
Modern Woodmen of America
Modern Brotherhood of America
Nichols
M. E. Chered
M. W. A. Lodge
Nichols Cemetery
Lt. B. Smith
W. R B. Schmitt
Henry Braun
Chester Adams
J. A. Mills
William Berry
Tali
Tily
Germany
Washington
eDe
White House
Italy
Victor Emmaano
Taft
William
Dissolution Notice of Conaway-Schaefer Printing Co
The firm dissolved by mutual consent with Mr Conaway retiring. The business will be conducted by Mr J J Schaefer as The J J Schaefer Printing Co at 126 W Second St, who assumes all obligations and to whom all unpaid accounts must be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conaway-Schaefer Printing Co
Conaway
J. J
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barabao
WIL Fe
Mussier Companies
J. R. Woesals
Valises
Anson
Cwhingt
Oslinduos
Huttig
Door Factory
Chocery
Phil
Ing
Eake
M. B.A. Levy
Ipujo
Magnus Model Laundry
Pest
Newark
Sycamore St
Burnham Jury Tsagrees
Deaton 15
Tatlerater
Wanley Perfumer
Chiakera
San Toy P. i
Tateu
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!