Local News Briefs Highlighting Small Town Visits and Music Sale
Ernest Staut of Tipton stopped by in Mustazine for a business call yesterday. Wilbur Mack's song hits Iowa March and Two-Step featured at Hirt & Fesler's sheet music sale Friday and Saturday at 15 cents. Charles Moon of Tipton returned home after visiting friends here. Mrs A Maurer of Buffalo returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Dc Schwertfeger at 617 East Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Staut
Tipton
Mustazine
Iowa
Wilbur Mack
Hirt & Fesler
Charles Moon
A. Maurer
Buffalo
Dc. Schwertfeger
East Fifth Street
Local residents visit city on various errands and events
Mrs J H Roderick and Mr and Mrs R J Elliot of Letts were in the city on business and shopping. J L Brugman of Wilton attended to matters in Muscatine. Mr and Mrs WJ Barclay of Cranston visited friends. Archibald Gray left for Davenport to spend time with friends. Mrs Jake Ziffron and Miss Bessie Goldstein travel to Rock Island for a day with friends. Friday and Saturday are Merry Widow days at Hirt and Fesler's music store with selections at fifteen cents. Mrs E Reinemund returns to the city after six weeks visiting Joplin Missouri and Wymore Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Ziffron
Bessie Goldstein
Rock Island
Hirt & Fesler’s
Woods Hosts First Invitation Dance at Hare's Hall
W Woods hosted the first in a series of invitation dances at Hare's Hall last evening. About fifty couples attended the merriment with Vanatta's orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Woods
Hare's Hall
Vanatta
Transfer Deed Records John Willet to Elijah Baker
Deed of transfer filed with the county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus real estate agent. Conveyance: John A Willet ux to Elijah Baker includes consolidated lots in sections 19 and 30 township 77 3 west with exception. Consideration of 10650 dollars.
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County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
John A. Willet
Elijah Baker
S. E
S&s. E
N. E
Free trial of Rholoids for rheumatism in Muscatine
Free trial treatment for rheumatism is offered to Muscatine sufferers sending name and address to The Rholoids Company in Washington DC. The remedy targets uric acid prone and gout risks due to heredity or declining years. If satisfied, full size treatment available for $1 at A W Morgan’s Pharmacy, 107 West Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rholoids Company
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan's
West Second Street
Army Officers 10 Meet Here for One Day School
Colonel F W Bishop prepares a full day program for the 54th infantry regimental officers school to be held Thursday February 13 at the Grand hotel in Des Moines with sessions starting at 9 o clock and ending with a smoker. Officers deny plans for horseback riding training amid rumors sparked by Des Moines reports.
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F. W. Bishop
54Th Regiment
54Th Infantry
Grand Hotel
Des Moines Register and Leader
Lincoln
55Th
Supervisors Meet in Iowa City on Drainage and Court Case
Johnson, Muscatine and Louisa counties discuss the W. B. Davis ditch under the Iowa Drainage law in a joint session at Iowa City. Silas Johnson sues Fisch for 5000 over a sidewalk collapse on East Second Street. B. McCoy of Oskaloosa urged the auditors to recover missed taxes and credits. no decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Iowa City
Boards of Supervisors
Johnson, Muscatine
Louisa
W. B. Davis
Iowa
Silas Johnson
Fisch
District Court
East Second Street
Johnson
B. McCoy
Oskaloosa
McCoy
Rev William Wilkinson Addresses Students on Education
New York City pastor Rev William Wilkinson spoke at Trinity church mission then at the high school about the benefits of education. He urged focus on children’s schooling as a major problem and critiqued various educational theories before offering practical advice. At noon he addressed workers at the McKee and Bliven button factory.
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William Wilkinson
New York City
Trinity Church
McKee & Bliven
Lehigh Valley Ends Black Diamond Express
Philadelphia February 6 The Lehigh Valley railroad announced the withdrawal on February 9 of its famed Black Diamond express train citing unfavorable Pennsylvania and other state legislation that reduced revenue and increased operating costs.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad Today
Pennsylvania
Tragedy in Pueblo as Iowa man shoots wife then commits suicide
Marshalltown resident and former Iowa Central employee Sherman T. Cammack killed his young wife in Pueblo Colo by firing three times and then shot himself, dying instantly.
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Pueblo
Colo
Sherman T. Cammack
Iowa Central
Marshalltown
New Church in Muscatine Forming Under First Congregational
A new church organized in South Muscatine under the First Congregational church is expected to be formally recognized March 8. Rev. B. C. Preston and Mulford mission workers led the effort with over 70 names signed to unite, aiming for 100 before recognition, with Rev. W. H. Thomlinson invited to lead opening services.
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First Congregational Church of
Muscatine
South Muscatine
B. C. Preston
First Congregational Church
Mulford Mission
Iowa Congregational Home Missionary Society
W. H. Thomlinson
Preston
Thomlinson
B.C. Preston
New Church
Alice H. Mulford
Joseph Eitman
A. J. Bauerbach
Catherine Liebbe
Lenore Eitman
Albert Bauerbach
John Bloom
Will Bloom
Will Cone
W. F. Faulkner
Leonard Plessy
Pearl R. Barnhart
Fannie McDaniel
George Holiday
Grace E. Appel
Aura Appel
John Beck
H. Hanson
J. H. Verget
Viola
Edith Bierman
Josephine Drahaus
Ralph Latham
John Holiday
Clarence Bloom
Ralph Bloom
Mabel Eberling
Freda Eberling
George Cone
D D D Prescription Cited By Moscow Man For Eczema Cure
S W Lange of Moscow Iowa reports his boy was cured of eczema using D D D Prescription and praises the remedy as best after trying other medicines and paying doctors. The ad urges readers to try the external wash and soap with a free booklet on skin care from Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Moscow
Iowa
S. W. Lange
R. No
Havercamp
Davenport business caller H. M. Cochran visits
H. M. Cochran of Davenport visited the city today on a business call, meeting local merchants and discussing market opportunities.
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H. M. Cochran
Davenport
Trickett Seeks Muscatine Speaking Engagement
C W Trickett of Kansas City Kansas writes he is eager to address Muscatine audiences. He is already booked in Chicago on the 16th but hopes to be released to visit Muscatine, with a potential alternative date the 14th if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Trickett
Kansas City
Kansas
Muscatine
Ministerial Association
Trickett
Chicago
Death of Mrs Anna Bennett After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Anna Bennett dies at home of her daughter Mrs James Wilson on Cedar street after a stomach ailment since last Thanksgiving. A longtime resident for sixteen years she is survived by four children Mrs James Wilson Gordon Bennett Fred Kiefner of this city and Frank Bennett of Davenport Iowa. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Cedar Street
Anna Bennett
Gordon Bennett
Fred Kiefner
Frank Bennett
Davenport
Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Two Bride-to-bees at 1086 Hershey Ave
At Miss Lada Kuebler’s home, 1086 Hershey avenue, a pre-nuptial reception honored Miss Alice Niver and Miss Margaret O’Melia who will wed soon. Miss Helen Sneichen assisted, decor featured crepe paper bells and plants, gifts were exchanged, and guests enjoyed a supper and leap year social.
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Lada Kuebler
Hershey Avenue
Alice Niver
Margaret O'Melia
Helen Sneichen
Missionary Society Holds Interesting Meeting
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the U S church met at Mrs. Jacob Erb's East Fourth street home. The group discussed Mission Work in the Islands of the Pacific Ocean with papers and scripture read by Mrs. J C H Light. Refreshments followed and a social hour. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4 at Mrs. Wickey's Cedar street home.
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Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
U. S
Jacob Erb
East Fourth Street
Pacific Ocean
J. C. H. Light
Poverty Party Promoted by Mercy and Help Sewing Society
The Mercy and Help Sewing Society hosted a poverty party at Mrs. Fred Meyers' home on Cedar Street with about 30 attendees. Guests wore poverty themed designs, rooms glowed with tallow candles, and prizes went to T. S. Sowers Bert St. Clair for men and Mrs. A. J. Miller Mrs. John Gueder for ladies before a three course supper.
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Sewing Society
Mercy and Help Sewing Society
Fred Meyers
Cedar Street
T. S. Sowers
Bert St. Clair
A. J. Miller
John Gueder
Twelve to One Club Meeting At Mrs Clate Home
The Twelve to One club gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs John Clate in Iowa for a social session and discussion. Members enjoyed refreshments and planned upcoming activities.
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John Clate
Lowa
Williams Star Delivers Last-Second Basket In Greeley Contest
Muscatine defeats Greeley Athletics 38 to 37 as Williams throws a field goal at the final whistle after the ball was in the air. Crowds dispute the count but referee declares the basket good amid a tight back-and-forth game.
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Greeley
Col
Williams
Muscatine
Greeley Athletics
Kautz
Hall
A. L. Lindner
Guy Harrington
Volger
Fuller
Hayes
Morgan
Woolf
Wyatt
Comber
Brush
McAfe
Lilly
Card party prizes awarded at meeting on East Eighth Street
Yesterday afternoon a card party was held with all members present. Cinch was played and prizes awarded to Mrs Leonard Umscheid first Mrs George Fuller second and Mrs Robert Welch consolation. Refreshments followed and the next meeting set for next Wednesday at Mrs Umscheid's home on East Eighth Street Heb 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Umscheid
George Fuller
Robert Welch
East Eighth Street
Red Men to Host 9th Annual Ball at Hare's Hall
The local tribe of Red Men announces final plans for the 9th annual ball on Saturday February 22 at Hare's Hall. To celebrate Washington's Birthday the event will have a patriotic theme with the Thomas Orchestra providing music.
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Red Men
Hare's
Washington
Thomas Orchestra
Surprise party honors Rev. and Mrs. Dettmers
The German Congregational church's young people surprised Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Dettmers at their home last evening. Despite bad weather about twenty five attended and enjoyed games and contests followed by refreshments.
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C. A. Dettmers
German Congregational Church
Royal Neighbors' Aid Society Meeting Held at Parvin Home
The Royal Neighbors' Aid society met last evening at Mrs. Kate Parvin's Cedar street home. Several minor matters were settled and the next meeting is planned for March 4 at Mrs. Henry Dunker's Elm street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors’ Aid Society
Kate Parvin
Cedar Street
Henry Dunker
Elm Street
Dorcas Society Held At Mrs Heller Home
A large number of Dorcas society members gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Charles Heller’s home on North Mulberry avenue. Much sewing was done and a social hour followed the work. The Fraternal Bankers Reserve Sewing society met yesterday at Mrs Charles Armstrong’s on Second street. Routine business was transacted and refreshments served.
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Dorcas Society
Charles Heller
North Mulberry Avenue
Bankers’ Reserve Sewing Society
Charles Armstrong
Second Street
Masonic society cards for Iowa lodges and chapters
Masonic Iowa Lodge No 2 meets first Tuesday evenings. A W Scott and L Johnson secre taries listed. Washington Chapter No 4 meets second Friday. Widmer and Johnson noted as officers. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters holds stated assembly on third Thursday monthly. Lezotte and Johnson officers for Cryptic Masons. Mutual Commandery No 1 lists Meguiar conclave and Lezotte officers with Graff recorder.
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Iowa Lodge
A. F
A. M. Kregular
A. W. Scott
W. al
L. Johnson
Wadshingiun Chatiek
BR. A M
A. KE. Widmer
M. KE
H. S. L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Tuird i
Musquitine Tribe No 95 Meeting Notice
UO R M MUSQUITINE TRIBE No 95 meets every Thursday at 8 p m in K O 7d. AL. Visiting chiefs invited to attend the gatherings. Jake Whistler, Sascem. Lester Smith, C of K.
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UO. R. M. Musquitine Tribe No
Ibursuay
Im K. O
AL Bai
Wiewlings
Jake Whistler
Lester Smith
C. of
Bend City Lodge 145 Meets Mondays Monthly
M. K. B. A. Bend City Lodge No. 145 of the Modern Brotherhood of America meets on the first and third Mondays each month at K. of P. hall. An invitation is extended to all members in good standing. Dr. E. I. King serves as president with Charles Ryan as secretary.
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Sbr Asbandu
Nesiity i
Woodman Halil
M. KB. A
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of Ll
E. i. King
Chas. Ryan
Wvoooubine Camp Royal Neighbors Meeting Details
WVOOUBINE Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets on the Sud and 4th Wednesdays each month. Officers listed include Oracle Mrs KLmwmalLvoewim, Recorder Mrs Kate Varvin, Receiver Mrs Myrtie irk. Visitors in good standing welcome.
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Royal Neighbors OF America
Sud
Klmwmallvoewim
Kate Varvin
Myrtie Irk
G A R K Headquarters Meet in Shelby Norman Post
G A R headquarters Shelby Norman Post No 231 meets the first and third Tuesdays each month at the G A Ki hall on East Second street. Visiting members are welcome. J A H Munroe, Commander. Gus Schmidt, Adjutant.
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G. A. KR. Headquartlers
Shelby Norman
G. A. Ki
Easi Secuond Street
J. AH. Munroe
Gus. Schmidt
Court of Honor meets Mondays at Woodman hall
Muscatine Court No. 677 invites visiting members in good standing to attend Monday evening meetings in Woodman hall. Chancellor H. GU. Scheecg and Recorder J. C. Coster are listed as officials.
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Muscatine Court No
Woodman Hall
H. GU. Scheecg
J. C. Coster
Muscatine Elks Lodge Meets Weekly at Elks Hall
Muscatine Lodge No. 304 B P O Elks meets every Monday at 8 PM at Elks Hall 1727 Iown avenue over Cook Musser Bank. Visitors welcome. Officers listed: H Johnson Dean E R W Richards Secretary.
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B. P.O. Eliks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. P. O. Elks
Elks Hall
Iown Avenue
Cook
Musser Bank
Elks
Br. H. Johnson Dean
E. R. W. W. Richards
P.O. E
Muscatine Aerie No
Eagle Lodge Hall
Dunbar
Surprise 16 Friends Honor Mrs Watson At Home
Mrs. F. M. Watson of 210 East Third Street was surprised at her home yesterday afternoon by 16 friends. An at home six o'clock four course supper was served.
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F. M. Watson
East Third Street
Ladies Aid to Meet at Church Parlor Tomorrow
The M. E. Ladies' Aid society will meet at the church parlors tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 o'clock sharp. A full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Miriam Aid Society to Meet February Meeting
The Miriam Aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon February 12 at the home of Mrs. C. C. Smith at corner Fourth and Sycamore streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Aid Society
C. C. Smith
Corner Fourth and
Sycamore Streets
Pythian Sisters Host Husbands for Evening Supper
The Pythian Sisters entertained their husbands at a seven o'clock supper held at their hall last evening. A brief musical program followed the meal showcasing local talent.
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Ocal News
Leibbrand
Ryan
J. H. Roderick
Letts
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R. J. Elliot
J. L. Brugman
Wilton
W. J. Barclay
Cranston
City
Archibald Gray
Bishop
Supervisors
Johnson Vs. Fisch
Wall Street
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Kuebbler
Eree
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Bluoomington Council No
BP. A. A
Shawme
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Rumana Council
Macecabee Mall
J&mil Arranz
Vudhuulas
Milo Smith
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 1U
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Bail
Olds’ Brock
J. A. Leyda
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No 11
Maccabee Hall
K. Crow
A. C. Lookinson
Court OF Honor
M. LP
Goff
L. K Aikens
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming
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F. W. McDougal
C. C. L. Bibimeier
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