Supervisors to Meet at Davenport State Convention
Muscatine county supervisors plan to attend the state convention in Davenport January 28 29 and 30. E P Day will discuss Temporary Care and Education for the Children of the Poor with J Longreell and James McCoy also presenting on related topics at Davenport Turner Hall.
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Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
County Supervisors
Davenport
E. P. Day
Davenport Turner Hall
Bureau of Information
Kimball House
J. Longreell
Washington County
Day
James McCoy
Cedar County
John Moler
Poweshiek
Local notices and obituaries from Keithsburg area
Died Dec 23 Claire Martin infant son of Mr and Mrs Chas Sickard aged 9 months funeral by Rev Alford. Christiana Deeds aged over 73 died at daughter Mrs Lewis Deasch home near Jon funeral by Rev J A Alford at Epworth chapel and buried in Manion cemetery. Lester Temple visited from Christmas Eve to Monday. Hedding students home for holidays. Mrs Hollis Pullen sick since Christmas. James Stevenson hauling lumber from Keithsburg. Paul Pratt of Washington visiting. Mr and Mrs Richard called to Joy for illness of her mother. Philip McNeal in Joy. WFM S tea New Years at Mrs Roy Noble. Christmas tree event praised despite cold. Santa gave presents to all children.
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Mannon
Lil
Claire Martin
Chas. Sickard
Alford
Keithsburg
Lester Temple
Hedding
Hollis Pullen
James Stevenson
Paul Pratt
Washington
Richard
Christiana Deeds
Lewis Deasch
Jon
J. A. Alford
Epworth Chapel
Manion
Philip McNeal
Roy Noble
Santa Claus
Illinois City Visitors Share Holiday Tales
Illinois City notes Christmas and New Year visits from several relatives and friends. Omer Duffield and wife from Iowa spent time with locals, John Johnson of Carterville, Iowa, visited his father and kin, Edward Morrow and Mrs. Young from Burlington shared the holidays with William Morrows, Mrs. Wm. Stull of Colorado visited Louis Stull, and Mrs. Stull plans to travel via St. Louis to visit another brother, Chas. Stull, after Christmas. Edward Reeves and wife from Rock
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Ilinois City
Omer Duffield
Iowa
John Johnson
Carterville
Tia
Edward Morrow
Young
Burlington
Wm. Morrows
Wm. Stull
Colorado
Louis Stull
St. Louis
Chas. Stull
Edward Reeves
Rock
Islander visits mother over weekend and Muscatine route
Island visited his mother from Friday evening until Saturday evening returning by the way of Muscatine. Lincoln Barton is home from Keokuk Iowa for the holidays. Mrs. Miller from Chicago visits old friends and will return in two weeks. Rahn Hayse sells 140 acres to Sherman Powell at 65 dollars per acre. Christmas day marks Mrs. Danner’s birthday with a family dinner and baskets. Mike Kenelly of Missouri visits relatives. Mrs. Wm Tyler receives artificial flowers from Des Moines sent by Mrs. Bllemont who turns one hundred in January.
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Island
Muscatine
Lincoln Barton
Keokuk
Iowa
Mike Kenelly
Missouri
Wm. Tyler
Des Moines
Bllemont
Oxford Banquet Highlights St. John's Eve
Oxford Iowa records a A F and A M banquet on St Johns Eve with a jovial gathering. Notables include Geo Rentz of Rowley visiting, Edith Woods formerly of Oxford now Newton, and Myria Lengle Iowa City visiting relatives. Sickness rises as residents suffer throat trouble.
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Oxford
A. F
A. M
St. John’s
J. S. Lengle
la Grippe
Geo. Rentz
Rowley
Edith Woods
Newton
Ida Cotter
Iowa City
Col
A. J. Miller
Jesse A
Des Moines
John Lies
Ames
John
Local News Briefs from Oakland Iowa
Oakland residents share holiday visits and family news. Mr and Mrs M R McKean spent Tuesday with Mont Clarks at Lone Tree. Grace Corbett and Guy Corbett visit relatives. Henry Holmes of Muscatine spent Christmas with the John Dyche family. Harry Morse attended an aunt's funeral in Iowa City. Edgar Allen visited at H H Boyd's. Westley Solomon's baby ill. Baker school resumed after a week off. Happy New Year wishes.
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Oakland
M. R. McKean
Mont. Clarks
Lone Tree
Grace
Guy Corbett
Henry Holmes
Muscatine
John Dyche
Harry Morse
Iowa City
Edgar Allen
H. H. Boyds
Westley Solomon
Baker School
Remarkable Cure of Croup by Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Joel Demont of Inwood Iowa credits Chamberlain Cough Remedy with saving his son's life. He describes near suffocation, the child coughing up long phlegm strings after dosing every ten minutes as directed. He recommends the medicine, noting it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
A. E. Steere
Goodwin, S. D
Joel Demont
Inwood
Iowa
The Show Girl at Grand Last Night
The Grand offered a musical comedy last night with decent chorus looks and lively music. Some performers fell short in singing and jokes, though scenery impressed, and tonight the program shifts to The Burglar and the Waif.
Guarantee of refunds on cough syrup bottles
The undersigned offer a money refund on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or refund. Signatories include G. A. Riemcke N. B. Barkalow Nesper & Co. Jno Havercamp J Theo Keuchman.
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Greene’s
G. A. Riemcke
N. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo
Keuchman
Six Second Hand Organs Auction Ad
A classified ad offers six second hand organs for eight dollars each. The seller identifies as J. J. Griffith and provides the address 120 West Second Street.
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J. J. Griffith
W. 2d St
Surprise 55th Birthday Party for J G Dermedy
A society notice recalls a surprise party for J G Dermedy on his 55th birthday at the hotel parlors with an impromptu musical program. Carr ie Dermedy and Miss Newhall showcased vocal and instrumental selections, followed by a dinner and gifts.
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J. G. Dermedy
Mr. Dermedy
Carrie Dermedy
Rockwell
Miss Newhall
Minneapolis
Ryan
Peoria
J. M. Butler
J. R. Ellis
J. M. McCoskrey
C. O. Mc. Bride
G. W. Rockwell
A. J. Oliver
A. C. Strawn
Carrie Dermody
Surprise New Year Party For Miss Kate Schaefer
Miss Kate Schaefer was surprised by a group of friends at the Davis home then visited Miss Schaefer's sister Miss Lilly Fuller where she boards. The gathering echoed the year’s end and welcoming the new year with guests including Nora Emmett Lilly Fuller Emma Bielefeldt Mary Fahey Walter Kinsman Harry Garnes Ezra Johnson Joe Bielefeldt Scott Berry Louis L Davis.
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Kate Schaefer
Louis P. Davis
Fuller
Miss Schaefer
Louis L. Davis
Nora Emmett
Lilly Fuller
Emma Bielefeldt
Mary Fahey
Messrs
Walter Kinsman
Harry Garnes
Ezra Johnson
Joe Bielefeldt
Scott Berry
Pleasant watch party at Warner home with college guest
Attorney E. M. Warner and wife hosted a social evening at 503 East Eighth Street for their daughter Mabel and friends. Miss Margaret Grant won first prize at cards, Carl Ross took a prize, then music and supper followed. Attendees included Mabel Warner Florence Schwertfeger Margaret Grant Harriet Heller Laura Junkin and others from Des Moines among them. Mr and Mrs Charles F Hoefflin also entertained a small group on East Seventh Street with light refreshments. The notice also mentions the upcoming wedding of John A Hastings to Anna M Pigott both of Chicago.
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E. M. Warner
East Eighth Street
Mabel
Margaret Grant
Carl Ross
Florence Schwertfeger
Mabel Hoffman
Harriet Heller
Laura Junkin
Mabel Warner
Messrs
Robi. Edgerton
Ray Coverston
Clyde Chenoweth
Charles Riemcke
George Howe
Des Moines
Charlies F. Hoefflin
East Seventh Street
Downey Notes A Busy Holiday Season In Downey
Downey Iowa reports a flurry of social visits and illnesses as residents recount holiday movements. Lida Brown returned from Morse. Miss Edith Cornelius heads to Pella. families gather for Christmas events and a revival at the Baptist church continues. L. G. Wiggins recovers after a fall with medical care and improved condition.
Mechanics' Aid Society Dance At Assembly Hall
The annual dance of the Mechanics' Aid society was held at the Assembly hall on Iowa avenue last night. It proved pleasant though attendance fell short of prior years. Music was provided by the Mechanics' orchestra.
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The
Mechanics’ Aid Society
Assembly Hall
Iowa Avenue
Mechanics’ Orchestra
Huttig Hose Company Ball Aids New Hose House Plans
The Huttig Independent Hose Company held a grand New Year’s ball at the old Armory Hall on West Second Street with large attendance. Proceeds, expected near $50, will fund new furniture for the springly planned hose house near the company office on East Second Street. Also noted is a birthday dinner for Mrs Rankin at 501 West Third Street with a list of local guests. The Wednesday Night Card Club meets tonight at the Eells home, postponed from last night.
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Huttig Independent Hose Company
Armory Hall
West Second Street
Vanatta
Huttig Brothers
East Second Street
J. W. Eells
Des Moines Couple Wed In City Ceremony
Walter J. King of Des Moines Iowa and Florence E. Starkey of Taylor Ridge Illinois were married Wednesday at 2 pm by Rev C L Stafford at the parsonage on Iowa Avenue. They left for Davenport for a visit before moving to Des Moines to reside.
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Walter J. King
Des Moines
Florence E. Starkey
Taylor Ridge
C. L. Stafford
M. RB
Iowa Avenue
Davenport
Cheap John Moves to Old Nick Neven Shop
Cheap John Second Hand Store relocates to the old Nick Neven Second Hand Store at Second and Mulberry. It offers large bargains to clear stock including Christmas goods, bookcases, lounges, sofas, beds, and other household articles. They buy second hand goods paying full value and promise quick sales with small profits.
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John
Nick Neven
Mulberry
Train Robbery Suspect Named In Louisville Conductor Assault
Louisville January 1 Jeff Keene a Louisville and Nashville passenger conductor wounded when a robber attacked the train near Louisville identifies Gus Hyatt an escaped Nashville penitentiary inmate as his assailant.
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Louisville
Jeff Keene
Louisville & Nashville
Gus Hyatt
Nashville
Bracing Efforts Yield One Refusal in Morning
Weary Raggles notes bracing weather while Tatters confirms he faced six men for a dime and only one refused. The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune records this brief exchange as a quip on attempted bracing.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
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Re. P. Day
Dren
Illinois City
Steam Dye Works
Geo. Andresen
Multerry St
Nelson & Roseleaf
West Second St
G. M. Titus
Titus & Jackson
James H. Bryant
Minnie Bell McCormick
Justice F. W. Eversmeyer
South Muscatine
Vivian Johnson
St. Katherine's
West Third Street
Miss Johnson
John A. Hastings
Anna M. Pigott
Chi
Downey
Mary Secrest
Lewis Jenkinson
Carrie Homer
Clarence Hollingsworth
Billa Bealer
Samuel
Pennsylvania
Baptist Church
L. G. Wiggins
Kimball
Hess Machine Works
M. H. Hess
General Repairing
IDEAL
J. W. Rankin
501
Rankin
Hitchcock
John Robertson
Webster, Ia
Charles Miller
Rebecca Miller
T. J. Hoopes
Bessie Jarvis
Frank McBride
J. W. Will
Shannon County
Monteer
Jack's Fork
Arnold Land Company
East Second St
Bond
Big Department
Wittich Bros
Cheap John
Mulberry Street
Rock Island System
Cc. M. Gould
Keene
James Cotter
Epworth
W. 2d
G. A. Pierson
Second Street
Consumer
Thomas Brown
City Property
First National Bank
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