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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1909

Page

2

Cardinals Fall to Soldiers in 68 18 Defeat

Company C five outplayed the Mark White Cardinals of Chicago last night, 68 to 18, showing a reversal of form with rapid passing and smart shooting. Asthalter led with twelve field goals, Fuller eight, Volger seven, while Hayes and Fifer held down the defense. a Roach & Musser versus Huttig preliminary added a 7 to 3 score in favor of Huttig.

C_ basketball five Mark White Cardinals Chicago Soldier Boys Company C Mark White Cardinals Hayes Fifer Kief Fuller Volger Asthalter Roach & Musser Huttig

1909 a winner start saving with German American Bank calendar

A December calendar from the German American Savings Bank highlights how small regular deposits grow over 5 10 15 and 20 years. It shows a child’s projected balance at 21 if parents start early and continue until the child can contribute. Resolve to open an account before January 5.

Cottlow to Perform Recital at Grand Opera House Augusta

Well known pianist Cottlow appears tonight at the Grand Opera House in Augusta. She will bring her own $3,000 grand piano and perform a program including Mendelssohn variations, Chopin Etudes and Ballad, MacDowell Sonata, Zarembski Etude, Rachmaninoff Barcarolle, and Liszt Polonaise. A large audience is anticipated as seat sales indicate strong interest.

Grand Opera House Augusta Cottlow Muscatine America Miss Cottlow Chopin MacDowell Tennyson Arthur Ili Zarembski Rachmaninoff

One Day Cold Cure Ad Claims E W Grove Signature

An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as the cure for a cold in one day and claims the signature of E. W. Grove. The World over uses the product, priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Ten Eagle Lodge Members Chosen as Delegates to Grand Lodge

Ten members of Eagle Lodge No. 10 were named as delegates to the grand lodge of the A O U W to meet in Burlington in May. Eleven new initiates joined during the same meeting. A smoker and watch party followed and Ed Rabbitt won a turkey prize for securing the most applications by January 1.

Grand Lodge of Burlington SL. Johnson H. S. Howe Fred Walton Fred Beitel F. H. Dolsen George Wiles William Hingst John Reay John Tillie William Hillmer Grand Lodge A. O. U. W. Lodge Eagle Lodge No. 10 Turkey Ed. Rabbitt

Annual meeting elects Sunday school officers

After a prayer meeting at First Baptist church last evening the Sunday school officers for the coming year were elected. Z. W. Hutchinson was named superintendent with Carl Schmidt as assistant. A. W. Hine became chorister and Carl Parchart treasurer. Miss Bessie Scott secretary and Miss Blanche Klein assistant secretary. Organist was Miss Julia Hutchinson with Miss Anna Prosser as assistant. The gathering closed with a social and watch party.

First Baptist Church Z. W. Hutchinson Carl Schmidt A. W. Hine Carl Parchart Bessie Scott Blanche Klein Julia Hutchinson Anna Prosser

Mrs Louis Knopp Dies in Davenport at 28

Mrs Louis Knopp formerly Miss Cora Higley of Muscatine died at her Davenport home after heart failure during an operation. Aged 28, she lived in Muscatine until two years ago before moving with her machinist husband Louis Knopp. Interment planned in Muscatine. body to arrive on Rock Island train at 8:19 p.m.

Louis Knopp Muscatine Davenport Cora Higley Rock Island

Turn Verein Society to Instruct Girls

The Turn Verein plans to hire a special instructor for girls and young ladies athletic classes for at least three months. Classes will be held in the afternoon and evening to fit attendees. Henry Heinz, publisher of the German Herald, leads enrollment efforts. A campaign to recruit more members for the German school meets Monday evenings, followed by girls German classes after the athletic program.

Turn Verein Henry Heinz The German Herald

Ruth Shinnabarger Dies After Measles Pneumonia

Ruth Shinnabarger, 15 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Shinnabarger of 1101 Mulberry avenue, died last evening at 6 30 from pneumonia after a measles relapse. Funeral private at 2 this afternoon from the family residence with Rev. J N Elliott officiating.

Ruth Frank C. Shinnabarger Mulberry Avenue Rev J. N. Elliott

New Year Loan Offer Promises Easy Repayment Plans

An advertisement promotes quick cash loans to settle small debts with weekly or monthly payments. It claims a $65 loan costs about $1.50 weekly for fifty weeks, and that loans cover furniture, pianos, wagons, and teams with no removal. The firm offers to pay off rival loans and provide cash, plus visits by an agent within forty miles of Davenport and in Muscatine each Thursday.

Muscatine Reliance Loan CO Iowa Davenport

Tri City Loan Company Advertisement

Tri City Loan Company lists Brady Street address at 219 percent interest and old phone number N. 2425 Davenport Iowa with new contact 242.

Tri City -Loan Company Brady St Davenport

Wilton Delayed Notices Snapshots of Holiday Travel

Wilton residents and visitors depart and arrive around New Year as many travelers visit relatives in Muscatine Davenport Davenport and LeClaire. Names include Mrs Borland Mrs F Millage Miss Eva Melwig Rev Preston Conant and others with trips to Iowa City West Liberty Tipton and Burtlington.

Eva Melwig Moscow Fred Martin Muscatine Eva Colleson West Liberty Perry Duncan Bunker Pauline Burdette Tipton Marie Schmidt Marshall Home Hillman Mazel Ostrander Walter Harrington Tuefel Durent George Marinasmith Walter Kautz Wilton Lena Bertha Mé¢eller Davenport Preston Conant Baby Burtling

Laurel Hill Notes Reflect Community Holiday Socials

Miss Alpha McLain visited Davenport and Mrs. Ed Watham took charge of school duties. Henry Nicolaus and wife dined with their daughter. Mr and Mrs Hilbert Johnson and family celebrated Christmas with relatives. Dan Romig returned to Muscatine after visiting his mother. Clark Brown family spent Christmas with Andrew Cockshoot’s kin. Maude Cummings stayed overnight with her parents. Michael Cronin visited his old school No 6. John Brugman hosted a social dance with a cordial gathering nearby. Christ Klebey and wife visited Fletcher Duncan near Sweetland for a day.

Laurel Hill Alpha McLain Davenport Ed. Watham Henry Nicolaus Hilbert Johnson Michael Cronin John Brugman Maude Cummings

Christmas visits and events in Laurel Hill area

Robert Patton and daughter Miss Lillian returned from Moline after a pleasant visit. James Cockshoot visited the county seat Tuesday. Several locals reported illnesses and holiday outings including a Christmas ball in Durant and a Yankee Hollow program for students. Numerous residents attended dances, visits, and professional calls throughout the week.

Robert Patton Lillian Moline James Cockshoot Ott Harder Warren Purcell Muscatine Julia Maher Summit Ed. Watham Ford Bunge Durant Joan Davis Andrew Cockshoot K. P Wilton Join Brown North Prairie Laurel Hill Liloyd Taylor Henry Angerer Capt. Doran Eliza Bailey Yankee Hollow H. H. Johnson

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