Local News Briefs and Advertisements Highlight Community
Candy Kitchen promotes home made candy and Sunday dinners. Mrs. A. CG. Martin from Fruitland shops in the city. Box factory offers dry kindling wood at $2.50 per load. Comrade Henry Drake of Rose lawn avenue ill in bed. Miss Helen McColm of Letts departs for home for Sunday. Paul Derbey of Wapello leaves for home to spend Sunday. Sleepy Eye flour advertised as best for bread. Mrs. Lottie Dennedan visits in city from Springfield Illinois.
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Paul Derbey
Wapello
City
Lottie Dennedan
Springfield, Ill
John Liebhart
Lucas Street
Independent ticket filed for city mayor election
Petitions start today for a full city ticket with likely filing by March 2. A special council committee sought attorney opinions on election validity and petition nomination requirements.
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Ing
Council
Independent ticket fields Muscatine city slate
The Independent slate lists W S Norton for mayor David Vanatta for assessor E E Davidson for treasurer H S Howe for police judge Charles Whitmore for wharfmaster and aldermen Nathan Hoefflin Wendell Nyenhuis Henry Meyers John Diercks. Petitions circulate to file with the city recorder under the Independent banner for the March 2 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Norton
David Vanatta
E. E. Davidson
H. S. Howe
Charles Whitmore
Nathan Hoefflin
Wendell B. Nyenhuis
Henry Meyers
John Diercks
Norton
Muscatine
Wendell Nyenhuis
East Hill
H. S&s. Howe
Wharimaster
Smith v. Hendrix case nears end in district court
Vera Smith versus Day fendrix case over $15,000 damages nears jury verdict as pleas and closing arguments wrap up. Attys Hoffman and Carpenter presented arguments today followed by Warner and Wade. Petit jury dismissed until Thursday Feb 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Smith
Day Fendrix
District Court
William Hoffman
Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Warner
Martin J. Wade
Iowa City
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Mercury-Free Formula
An advertisement warns against mercury in remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It emphasizes internal use and direct action on blood and mucous surfaces, assures genuineness, offers testimonials, and lists price at 75 cents per bottle along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Iowa Man Found Not Guilty in Court Fight
Justice Coster ruled Seth Reue not guilty in the case State of Iowa v. Reue. The decision, made this morning, cited evidence that A. S. Wintermute started the fight in Justice Coster's court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Coster
State of
Iowa
Seth Reue
Justice Coster
A. S. Wintermute
Mrs Rolland Returns From Visit In Anamosa
Mrs L Rolland of Anamosa returned to her home this morning after visiting Mr and Mrs Jefferson Thompson on West Third Street for a few days.
Reliance Loan Co Offers Loans in Illinois and Iowa
Illinois and Iowa residents can obtain loans on all property types including real estate first second and third mortgages on undivided or inherited interests and on chattel property like horses cattle crops and machinery. Mortgages and notes furnished with confidential service and low rates. Office over the Post-office Muscatine Iowa.
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Illinois
Iowa
Reliance Loan Co
Muscatine
District Conference Opens in City With Latter Day Saints Meetings
The Eastern Iowa District of the Re organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held its conference in the city. Delegates from Oelwein Marion Fulton Baldwin Clinton Onslow Muscatine Oosterdock and Waterloo attended as a Sunday School convention concluded with a Leverich hall program. Resolutions and petitions were filed for the National convention at Independence Missouri on April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Leverich Hall
Robert Rankin
V. Dykes
L. B. Moore
F. E. Rynearson
Vina Dykes
Mabel Freers
Albert
Edith Rankin
Effie Dykes
J. B. Wintermuth
H. Yingling
L. E. Hill
Marion
Independence
Oelwein
Fulton
Baldwin
Clinton
Onslow
Muscatine
Osterdock
Waterloo
Warren Turner
Anamosa
Ila
E. W. Volper
Robert Smith
L. E. Hills
F. B. Farr
J. W. Davis
Rock Island, Il
Confession of a Woman's Doctor Advertises Alpen Seal
The physician recalls treating Miss Co for menstrual pain and failing to cure until using Alpen Seal. The doctor lists the recipe and urges modest women to obtain the components separately if needed. Drugstores are urged to stock Alpen Seal.
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Co. C. H
Boston
Engagement of Miss Hutchinson Announced
The engagement of Miss Julia Hutchinson of this city to Ralph J. Harding of Manila Philippines Islands was announced at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Z. W. Hutchinson on Mulberry Avenue. The event drew local friends with Miss Mary DeLescaille of Davenport as the only out of town guest. The couple will attend a house party hosted by Mrs. John Rick beginning this evening through Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hutchinson
Julia HutchInson
Ralph J. Harding
Manila
Philippine Islands
Z. W. HutchInson
Mulberry Avenue
Mary DeLescaille
Davenport
John Rick
Rick
Judge Revises Quiz On Harriman and Kahn Securities
Judge Hough of the United States circuit court issues a memorandum supplementing his prior opinion. Edward Harriman is ordered to answer ICC questions on his personal interest in Union Pacific securities sales. Otto Kahn of Kahn Loeb & Co. is required to disclose which Union Pacific directors participated in sales through his firm. Both men previously refused to answer before the ICC.
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New York
Hough
United States Circuit Court
Edward H. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Union Pacific Railroad
Otto H. Kahn
Kahn, Loeb & Co
Union Pacific
Kahn
Ladies Aid plans chicken pie supper at church
At a United Brethren church Ladies Aid meeting final arrangements were made for a chicken pie supper in the church parlors on Wednesday February 26. Table committees were formed with five pairs handling each table and aprons will be sold at the event.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church
C. Jones
Aleta Berger
S. G. Tarr
John Stealr
Will Geller
John Neibling
Kate Ellman
J. King
Wallace
Bierman
Reliable Loan Co Ad Offers Broad Property Mortgages
Money to loan on first second or third mortgages on real estate and undivided interests plus all chattel property including horses cattle vehicles pianos household furniture grain and farm machinery. Confidential lowest rates loans immediate obtainment and amounts from five dollars to five thousand dollars. Office over Post Office open Saturday evenings PF Telephone 407 Y.
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Reliable Loan Co
Valentine Party at Iowa Avenue Home
Miss Dora Blasing hosted a Valentine party for friends at her Iowa avenue residence. The evening featured games and musical selections with a drawing contest as the highlight. Miss Margaret Schurk won first prize and Miss Helen Schurk received the consolation award before refreshments were served.
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Dora Blasing
Iowa Avenue
Margaret Schurk
Helen Schurk
For Sale Farm Near Muscatine With Mortgage Option
Good farm close to Muscatine with a fine home and building. Price 6600 dollars. Will carry mortgage on 5000 dollars balance either cash or trade. See H. M. Bartlett, Attorney at Law, Office over Post Office.
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Muscatine
H. M. Bartlett
P. O
For Sale Apple and Poplar Trees Near City
For sale 3000 two year old apple and 200 Carolina poplar trees grown 1 1/2 miles north of city. Will take orders for peach pear cherry plum or any trees through February or March. No trees sold or delivered on Sunday. Chas H Stone.
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Chas. H. Stone
Mrs. M. O. Neidig Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Mrs. M. O. Neidig were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Walnut Street residence with Rev. J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Pallbearers were C. F. Cadle J. Hudson B. E. Lilly Dr. J. T. Martin Samuel Sinnett and A. Fryer. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Neidig
Walnut Street
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
C. F. Cadle
J. Hudson
B. E. Lilly
J. T. Martin
Samuel Sinnett
A. Fryermark
Greenwood Cemetery
Dorcas Society Guests Honor Mrs Heller on Birthday
Mrs Charles Heller of Mulberry Avenue celebrated her fifty third birthday with about forty Dorcas society members and their husbands at her home last evening. Music by Mrs J Dow and Miss Mildred Heller accompanied readings by Mrs Heller Mr and Mrs Robert McGaughey and Mrs Levi Barnard. Refreshments followed at a late hour.
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Charles Heller
Mulberry Avenue
Dorcas Society
J. Dow
Mildred Heller
Robert McGaughey
Levi Barnard
Kensington Club Meeting At United Brethren Church
The Kensington Club held an interesting meeting at the United Brethren church parlors with about fifty ladies present. Hostesses were Martha Bitzer Nancie Neidig Willis Fisher and D Sterneman. Refreshments were served, next meeting set for February 26 at the church parlors.
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Kensington Club
The
United Brethren Church
Martha Bitzer
Nancie Neidig
Willis William Fisher
D. Sterneman
Ladies Aid Society Entertained by Mrs Stein
Mrs S G Stein hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon. A large number attended with Mrs C O Miller Mrs J D Will Mrs W H Funck Mrs Fred Beach and Mrs W S Underdonk assisting. Refreshments were served.
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S. G. Stein
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Stein
C. O. Miller
J. D. Will
W. H. Funck
Fred Beach
W. S. Underdonk
Valentine Party Highlights Eastern Stars Gathered at Mulberry Home
Mrs Sarah Fox hosted an Eastern Stars gathering on Mulberry Avenue last evening with about 26 members in attendance. Short musical selections and readings for St Valentine day were presented.
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Sarah Fox
Mulberry Avenue
Eastern Stars
Misses Klein Bridgman and Hanley Sail to Davenport
Miss Blanche Klein Elizabeth Bridgman and Ellen Hanley left this afternoon for Davenport where they was to visit relatives and attend events.
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Blanche Klein
Elizabeth Bridgman
Ellen Hanley
Davenport
Valentine Party at Miss Rockwell’s Home
Miss Marguerite Rockwell of Mulberry Avenue hosted the A. B. C. Girls for a Valentine party last evening. The parlors featured cut flowers and paper hearts, with games and music enjoyed throughout. A Valentine box was opened and Cupid’s missives distributed before refreshments were served.
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Marguerite Rockwell
Mulberry Avenue
Cupid
Birthday Club Dinner At 405 Cedar Street
Mrs. F. M. Smith hosted a six o'clock dinner party for Birthday Club members at her home 405 Cedar street. Guests of honor included Mrs George Hahn Mrs Frank Ashcraft Mrs D A Martin and Mrs M H Smith with the house decorated in hearts and cut flowers.
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F. M. Smith
Cedar Street
Birthday Club
George Hahn
Frank Ashcraft
D. A. Martin
M. H. Smith
St Matthias Sewing Society Plans February Reception
The St Matthias Industrial Sewing Society met at the church parlors with many women present. They plan a reception for the ladies of the congregation and expect the date to be set soon, likely Friday February 21.
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St. Matthias
Mothers' Club Meeting at Mrs Wigim Home
The Mothers' Club meets at Mrs Adam Wigim's West Second Street home on February 17. Roll call features Mark Twain, a lecture by Dr E B Fulham, and music by Miss Elsie Fack. All visitors are invited.
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Mothers’ Club
Adam Wigim
West Second Street
Roll Call
Mark Twain
E. B. Fulham
Elsie Fack
Berry sisters host delightfully social gathering
The Misses Rita and Rena Berry of 209 West Fourth Street entertained a group of local members with a cordial gathering full of conversation and refreshments.
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Rita
Rena Berry
West Fourth Street
Valentine Party Highlights Sunday School Class Home Event
A Sunday school class celebrated a Valentine party at a family home last evening. The house was prettily decorated with flowers and hearts and an informal program preceded refreshments.
Surprise party honors Mrs. Emmett Berry at East Fourth Street
Mrs. Emmett Berry of East Fourth street was surprised at her home Thursday evening by about 20 friends. The gathering featured many games a short informal music program and an excellent lunch was served.
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Emmett Berry
East Fourth Street
Valentine Party Delights M H S Club at Leysen Home
Miss Genevieve Leysen hosted a Valentine party for the M H S club at her home on Sixth Street and Tawa Avenue last evening. Flowers and paper hearts filled the rooms as members enjoyed the festive gathering.
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Genevieve Leysen
M. H. S. Club
Sixth Street
Tawa Avenue
Mercy and Help Sewing Society Hosts Lunch
Mrs. Bert St. Clair welcomed members at her East Third Street home yesterday afternoon. The group did several sewing tasks and enjoyed an excellent lunch afterward.
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Bert St. Clair
Mercy and Help Sewing Society
East Third Street
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club to Meet Tuesday
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club will convene next Tuesday after noon at Mrs. R. W. George’s home 701 West Eighth Street. Full attendance is requested.
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Royal Neighbors
Sunshine Club
R. W. George
West Eighth Street
Schmalz Button Co. Hosts Valentine Party for Workers
Schmalz Button Co. employees enjoyed a Valentine party at the factory yesterday at noon. Refreshments were served.
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Schmalz Button Co
Returned to City After Southwest Trip
Charles Stone residing north of town returned to the city this morning from an extended trip through the southwest. He visited many fine farms and is well pleased with the country.
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Charles Stone
Town
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