Local News Roundup Hits City and Nearby
Mrs. A C Martin of Fruitland and George Casper of Columbus Junction were in town today on shopping and business matters. Miriam Rebekah lodge plans a regular session tomorrow at the I O O F hall. Mrs. C Nolte is seriously ill at 513 West Second. Gabe Bowman returned from Chicago on business. Glen Rehmel of Memphis visits after his father A B Rehmel’s death. Big White Chief four is advertised for bread. Mrs. J T Davidson and daughter Helen depart for an eastern trip visiting Washington DC Charleston SC and Annapolis to see Lyal at the naval academy.
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J. T. Davidson
Helen
Washington, D. C
Charleston
S. C
Annapolis
Lyal
Naval Academy
Winninger Bros Present Tell Gate Inn at Grand Opera House
The Winninger Brothers Company scored a hit at the Grand Opera House last evening with the beautiful Tell Gate Inn. The scenery and costumes were praised and the cast deemed thoroughly capable. Nat Goodwin's A Perfect Man is set for tonight and the company will continue performances this week in the city.
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Winninger Bros. Co
Grand Opera House
Tell Gate Inn
Nat Goodwin
G A R Shelby Norman Post to Attend Stanwood Funeral
G A R members of Shelby Norman Post meet at headquarters Friday at 11 30 AM to attend the funeral of Comrade M O Stanwood by order of Commander Gus Schmidt Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman Post
M. O. Stanwood
Gus Schmidt
Junction Residents Honor Townspeople
Columbus Junction Iowa February 13 Special A farewell surprise party given to Mr and Mrs F W Nolan by 60 neighbors. Speakers included H D Bargett E B Tucker F M Mossberry J B Johnston and J A Jague. The Nolans will move to Texas with Ray Nolan accompanying the goods car. rest of family visits Muscatine before Texas departure.
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Columbus Junction
F. W. Nolan
Nolan
Texas
Presbyterian Church
H. D. Bargett
E. B. Tucker
F. M. Mossberry
J. B. Johnston
J. A. Jague
Muscatine
Miss Grace Nolan
Miss Nolan
Hundreds Attend Guck'ng School at Local Store
Hundreds of women fill the Mc Questen and Sawyer store for a cooking exhibition led by Professor Becker. The Majestic range earns praise as Becker demonstrates cooking feats, including a walking cake on display with a plank balance. Sales of the Majestic range rise as attendees hail its performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McQuesten & Sawyer
Professor Becker
Becker
Large number passes examination for county certificates
Superintendent Witter reports strong results from county teachers exam held locally. Of 13 examinees, 10 earned certificates and 11 improved grades in some subjects. Recipients include Edith Althaus Christine Gehrke Lillie Hopkinson Ida Hunter Dorothy Miller Bertha Scull Anna Murphy Gertrude Wray Audry Hays and Lee Longstreth. Roy Abbott Emma Federlin also certified after studying at Cedar Falls.
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Witter
Riggs
Des Moines
Roy L. Abbott
Nichols
Emma Federlin
Atalissa
Cedar Falls
Edith Grace Althaus
Christine Frederica Gehrke
Lillie Hopkinson
Ida Mae Hunter
Muscatine
Dorothy Jane Miller
Sunbury
Bertha Mae Scull
Anna Kathrine Murphy
Wilton
Gertrude Wray
Audry Margaret Hays
Illinois City
Lee L. Longstreth
Officers of 641 in Session Today
National Guard officers gather at Grand Hotel for a school of instruction led by Colonel Bishop. Key topics include raising state force appropriations to match regular troops and site selection for the coming encampment with Burlington and Davenport as front runners in a tied vote.
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Fifty-Fourth Regiment
Grand Hotel
Bishop
B. C. Preston
National Guard
Boston
National Guards
Launch City Campaign Opens With Alderman Talks
Socialists hold propaganda meeting at Iowa avenue headquarters this evening. Lee W. Lang, candidate for first ward alderman, will speak on Live Topics of the Day, while J. W. Zetler, candidate for second ward alderman, discusses Conditions of the working class in his country.
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Iowa Avenue
Lee W. Lang
J. W. Zetler
Death of Mrs Maurice O Neidig Reported in Muscatine
Mrs Elizabeth Hull Ryerson Neidig died at 409 Walnut street Muscatine from heart failure. She was born July 30 1834 in Branchville New Jersey and married Maurice O Neidig in 1858. She leaves a son Frank and five brothers and a sister, all in various states. She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian church. Funeral plans were not announced.
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Maurice O. Neidig
Walnut Street
Nation of Dyspeptics Warned by Stomach Experts
Health experts warn that rapid modern living causes stomach troubles from sour stomach to chronic dyspepsia. An old remedy known as Prosene Prescription for Stomach Troubles uses Compound Tincture of Cinchona Prosene Compound and Sherry Wine to be taken before meals and at night to tone the stomach, with the Prosene Compound made by Cooper Pharmacal Company Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Pharmacal Company
Chicago
Taft Campaign Aide Denies Foraker Plan
Arthur I. Vorys, Taft campaign manager, responded to Senator Foraker’s claim that Ohio primaries were rigged to exclude Taft opponents. He said the Ohio struggle is over and any belief that Taft lacks a solid delegation or a fair primary opportunity is false. Taft spoke in Detroit to the Michigan Lumber Dealers association during a six hour visit.
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Detroit
Mich
Taft
Michigan Lumber Dealers Association
Arthur I. Vorys
Foraker
Ohio
Vorys
Judge Wallace Announces Missouri Gubernatorial Candidacy
Kansas City Missouri February 123 Judge William H Wallace of the criminal court announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of Missouri He pledges a platform of statewide and permanent enforcement of Sunday and liquor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wm. H. Wallace
Eg Criminal Court
Missouri
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs
Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and heals lungs to prevent pneumonia. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. A. W. Morgan, Druggist.
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A. W. Morgan
Trial progresses in district court in damage case
Vera Smith sues Day Hendrix for 15000 damages in a district court trial. Smith testified that Hendrix assaulted her while returning home in late June or August. Hendrix denied the charge, claiming no advances were made. Hendrix’s mother testified as to their relationship. Courtroom crowded with spectators.
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Vera Smith
Day Hendrix
Mr. Hendrix
Miss Smith
Hendrix
Boisterous Legislators in Japanese House Riot
Tokyo February 13. After a six hour debate that devolved into a riot in the House of Representatives the financial budget passed by a 102 vote margin. Speakers shouted at the chair and charged favoritism as opposition demanded an apology. The chair suspended the session and later apologized to the opposition.
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House of Representatives
Tokio
House, of Representatives
Senators Move to Vote on Aldrich Currency Bill
Washington Feb 13 The senate republican leaders plan a vote on the Aldrich currency bill in about two weeks. Indications show few Republican senators will speak on the measure and Democrats will focus speeches on individual objections to certain features.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Grape-Nuts Helped Woman Overcome Dyspepsia
A nervous, high strung lady suffered for fifteen years from dyspepsia and poor diet. After trying Grape-Nuts and Postum she reports relief from heart palpitations and head discomfort, weight gain of 20 pounds in a year, and renewed vitality, crediting breakfast of Grape-Nuts with cream or milk.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Rheloids Offer Free Rheumatism Trial in Muscatine
Washington scientist announces Rholoids as a new rheumatism cure and offers a free trial to Muscatine residents. If effective, the $1 size can be purchased at A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy, 107 West Second Street.
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Washington
Rholoids Company
Washington, D. C
A. W. Morgan’s
West Second Street
Funeral Services for Mrs. R. V. Shiner Held in Chicago
The funeral for Mrs. R. V. Shiner of Chicago was conducted at 10 o'clock at the Fred Garrison residence on Mulberry Avenue with Rev. A I E Boss of Trinity Church officiating. Miss Marie Schmidt sang as pallbearers A Molis T Ratcliff E E Davidson W J Vanatta Henry Meyers and W D Goldsberry served. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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R. V. Shiner
Chicago
Fred Garrison
Mulberry Avenue
A. I. E. Boss
The
Trinity Church
Marie Schmidt
A. Molis
T. Ratcliff
E. E. Davidson
W. J. Vanatta
Henry Meyers
W. D. Goldsberry
Greenwood
Aged Fort Dodge Woman Causes Trouble en Route to Muscatine
Mrs. R. Lapoynt of Fort Dodge, aged about 55, traveling to visit a sister near Muscatine, gave a tangled tale of lost children and alleged robbery. She was refused admission to an eastbound Rock Island train, spent the night at a hotel, and was later returned home after officials questioned her story and advised rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lapoynt
Fort Dodge
Muscatine
Des Moines
Despond
Highland Noble Sewing Society Meets at Mrs Elma Scott Home
Mrs Elma Scott hosted about thirty Highland Noble Sewing society members at 219 West Second Street with readings on Abraham Lincoln's birthday and musical selections by Mrs Chas Armstrong. An excellent lunch followed. The next meeting is set for February 26 at Mrs Henry Will's home 123 West Front Street.
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Elma Scott
Highland Noble Society
Highland Noble Sewing Society
West Second Street
Abraham Lincoln
Chas. Armstrong
Henry Will
West Front Street
C. C. Smith
Miriam Aid Society
Fourth Street
Ada St. Clair
East Third Street
Miss Louise Seevers Hostess to Friends
A surprise party honored twelve year old Miss Louise Seevers at her mother Mrs. Paul Seevers home 618 Ninth Street. The event matched the number 12 in date guests and candles with red heart decorations and a cake bearing 12 candles. Each guest toasted the hostess and blew out a candle.
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Louise Seevers
Paul Seevers
Ninth Street
Royal Neighbors Meet with Initiations and Valentine Party
The Royal Neighbors of America held a good meeting at their hall last evening. Three were initiated and three balloted on. A Valentine party followed with many unique cards exchanged. Mrs. Mary E. Nixon of Clinton, supreme deputy, attended and complimented the local lodge before refreshments were served.
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Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors of America
Mary E. Nixon
Clinton
Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Friday
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Stein on West Second Street. Mrs. Stein will be assisted by Mrs. Miller Mrs. Will Mrs. Funck Mrs. Beach and Mrs. Underdonk. All church women and friends are invited.
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Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Sir. Stein
Weet Second Street
Stein
Cc. O. Miller
J. D. Will
W. H. Funck
Fred Beach
W. S. Underdonk
Birthday party honors J W Nyenhuis at Lucay Street
Friends gathered Tuesday evening at 1102 Lucay street to celebrate J W Nyenhuis first birthday anniversary. The small party featured musical selections and a fine lunch after the guests arrived.
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J. W. Nyenhuis
Lucay Street
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society at German M E Church
A note on the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the German Methodist Episcopal Church detailing its organization and activities. The item highlights ongoing efforts to support overseas missions and community outreach through the church group.
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The
Women's Foreign Missionary ‘Society of the
M. E. Church
Fat danger and a cure advertised in old self help tone
A sensational warning claims fatty people are close to death as their hearts skip beats and urges use of Rengo fat remedy. The ad promises safe fruit extracts, prices, and mail order details from The Rengo Co. Detroit with a local Muscatine druggist endorsement.
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Lemuel Shafford
Rengo
Rengo Co
Rengo Bldg
Detroit
Mich
A. W. Morgan
Women’s Missionary Group Meets at Dale Street Home
The group gathered yesterday afternoon at 1243 Dale Street, with Mrs. F. Boehling hosting. Mrs. Charles Giesler and Mrs. Andrew Bauer read several papers on missionary work, followed by refreshments.
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F. Boehling
Dale Street
Charles Giesler
Andrew Bauer
Ladies Aid meeting at West Hill Baptist chapel
The Ladies' Aid society of the West Hill Baptist chapel met at Mrs. William Ribbink's Lucas Street home yesterday afternoon with many in attendance. Members accomplished considerable work and enjoyed refreshments followed by a social time.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
West Hill Baptist Chapel
William Ribbink
Lucas Street
Colonel Hare Circle to Install Officers at Friday Meeting
The Colonel Hare Circle will hold its monthly meeting Friday evening at the G A R hall. All members are requested to attend as several matters of importance are to be transacted and a few officers will be installed.
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Colonel Hare
G. A. R. Hall
Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting Initiation
The Pythian Sisters held their regular meeting at the hall last evening. One new member was initiated. After the business session a social time followed with supper served.
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Pythian Sisters
Washington Chapter No 4, R A M Convocation
The regular convocation of Washington Chapter No. 4, Royal Arch Masons, will be held on Friday evening February 14, 1908 at 7:30 o'clock by order HB YF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A Place For Money Mort gage Farm Loans
Titus Loan and Investment Co offers first mortgage farm loans with sums from 100.60 to 10,000.00. Interest and principal collected without charge to the investor. G. M. Titus, President, 213.
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Titus Loan and Investment Co
G. M. Titus
Pres
Four Candidates Named for Major in 54th Regiment Race
At the officers school meeting Colonel Bishop presided over a discussion on major candidates. Four officers are expected to vie for the post Capt E E Lucas of Fairfield senior captain, George Ball of Iowa City, W S Norton of Muscatine, and O W Kulp of Davenport. Major Weatherell declines another candidacy. Captain Lucas delivered an address and a rifle drill drew keen interest. Further business was scheduled for the afternoon.
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Ft. Riley
Kansas
Burlington
Davenport
D. S. Fairchilds
Clinton
J. H. Steck
Washington
W. S. Norton
Muscatine
City
W. F. Bishop
Lambert
Newton
F. 58S Holsteen
C Frack
Harry Kern
Stanley Miller
Mt. Pleasant
E. E. Lucas
Fairfield
D. S Fairchilds
44Th Infantry
Thomas P. Hollowell
Ft. Madison
O. W. Kulp
W S. Norton
W. W Green
Centerville
Lieutenan McCoy
F. Oskaloosa
F.S. Schamp
Ottumwa
Cave
Burlington, Co H
George W. Ball
Iowa City
Co. I
Graham
School of Instruction of Officers
54Th Regiment
Bishop
George Ball
O. W Kulp
F E. Weatherell
E. B. Lucas
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Fruitland
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I. O. O. F. Hall
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Glen Rehmel
Memphis
Tenn
A. B. Rehmel
William Beardsley
Haskins
Junction
Guck'ng School
Launch City Campaign
Pires
Judge Wallace
la Grippe
Los Angeles
Cal
Judson H. Coe
Ethel
G. W. Smith
Illinois Central
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Greenwood Cemetery
FT. Dodge
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