Officers Elected by Pomona Grange
Pomona Grange met at Wilton City Hall on Saturday afternoon. B. Hiener chosen as Worthy Master. new officers to be installed January 20 at Wilton City Hall. List includes Worthy Master A. B. Yeuer, Overseer J. McChain, Lecturer J. C. Stewart, Steward Frank Port, Assistant Steward John Cray, Chaplain Frances Root, Treasurer John C. Millar, Secretary Alfred Stigers, Gate Keeper David Gray, Clerk Mrs J C Winer, Pomona A. Stigers, Flora Mrs J B R McClain, Lady Assistant Steward Basa Sate Northwaite, Purchasing Committee A Be Heer. Ladies offer premium of Tyro alcohol lamp for best loaf at Farmers Institute in Wilton next week. entrants must bring cards from home grange Cedar ory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
Wilton Elt
B. Hiener
Wilton City
A. B. Yeuer
J. McChain
J. CG. Stewart
Frank Port
Agsiatane
John Cray
Frances Root
John C. Millar
Alfred Stigers
David Gray
Glerk
J. C. Winer
A. Stigers
Flora
J. BR. McClain
Basa Sate Northwaite
A. Be Heer
Pomona Grange
Farmers’ Institute
Wilton
Grange
Cedar
Christmas Effort Report by Captain Miller Shows Strong Salvation Army Help
Captain William Miller at the local Salvation Army branch reports robust Christmas relief efforts. Donations totaled 240.41 with 225.40 spent on baskets meals groceries clothing and coal. 25.95 balance. Two weeks of outreach aided 156 families supplying garments and shoes valued at 26.90 and 104 pairs respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
William Miler
Army
Atostra
Miller
Muscatio
Pilty
Wilton
West Liberty
Wapolt Jo
Columbus
Grand Jury Indicts Nearly Sixty in Muscatine Probe
The Muscatine county grand jury concluded a six week session with about sixty persons indicted on serious charges connected to labor strife. Officials expect arrests but none occurred that night. Foreman Irvin Bain led a lengthy presentation of bills and minutes as Judge Horen and Clerk McKee recorded the indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Grand Megaltar
Lune
Aslack
Janos
Irvin Bain
L. J. Horen
W. S. McKee
Thompson
Nation
Iving Buin
Oremwan
Cedar Township
Mauafidd
Pike Twitt
Schoultz
Pruitiang
Jobe Negus
Bloomington
Henry Maurer
MW. W. Riggs
H. B
Barry Terry
Allt
No More Constipation Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad
No More Constipation WHEE! Olive Tablets touted as a gentle laxative substitute for calomel. Dr Edwards, physician for 17 years, promotes a sugar coated tablet that eases bowel and liver activity without harsh aftereffects. Easy to take, claimed to be safe for children, offered at 10 and 25 cents per box by The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus Ohio.
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Edwards
Calomel
Edwarda
The
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Ohio
Father of Muscatine Woman Drops Dead
F. F. G. McNamman of Benson Nebraska, 62, died suddenly in his yard last Saturday afternoon after years of poor health. He had lived in Iowa most of his life, visiting Muscatine often, and recently moved to Nebraska. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs C. BE Grow and Mrs John Wickersham, son Ralph, several grandchildren. Funeral planned at Villisca home of his daughter.
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Grow
Crow
East Eleventh Street
F. F. G. McNamnama
Benson
Neb
McNaminama
Graw
Iowa
Nebraska
McNammnaman
Muscatine
Morning Sun
Tare
Villigen
Bengon
Mra
C. BE
John Wickersham
Villiaca
Ralph
Omaha
la Villisca
Early Des Moines Resident, Pioneer Merchant's Wife Dies
Mrs. Louis Harbach, 0 years old, wife of a Des Moines pioneer merchant, dies at her home after more than fifty years in the city. The obituary notes her status as a long prominent resident of Des Moines, with the death occurring at her home. The notice reflects early community loss in Des Moines, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Louis Herbach
Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed in Montour
In Montour on January 1, Mr. and Mrs. George T. Ward celebrated their fifty years of marriage with many friends and relatives from across the state. Mr. Ward, aged 78, came to Iowa at age five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montour
Town
George T. Ward
Ward
Iowa
Quiet Muscatine New Year Welcomed With Watch Parties
Muscatine ushered in 1912 with an extremely quiet New Year. Most celebrations were personal, with watch parties and little public entertainment as snow and winter travel disrupted trains and schedules. Local industry and labor tensions may have tempered festivities.
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Muscatine
Celebra
Hans
Grand Jury
Muscatine Rolls
Atalissa Holiday Visitors and Local News
Miss Helen Waters of Cedar Rapids visited in Atalissa with her parents and friends over the holidays. Several local youths attend colleges out of town and are home for vacation. A Christmas morning train collision near town killed six horses, with seven others escaping. The Presbyterian Sunday School program was postponed to December 20 due to prior commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Yan
Helen Waters
Cedar Rapids
W. P. Watters
Tromer Mack
Ames
Ralph Brotaie
Indiana
Ruth Watters
Coe College
Marke Watters
Grinnell
Dr. Lusa
Iowa City
Brisbine
Cheyenne
Wyoming
A. C. Brisbine
Lake
Minn
Presbyterian Sunday School
John Wink and Son
Red Ostows
Nancy Creese
Jd Yroken
Dave Tam
Nut Cake Recipe From Boston Cooking School Magazine
Janet McKensie Hill editor presents a nut cake and icing recipe praised for simplicity and reliability. Ingredients include butter sugar flour milk nuts and egg whites with optional chocolate frosting and a caramel alternative. Bake in a shallow sheet pan thirty to forty minutes and decorate with nut meats.
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Mes
Janet McKensie Hill
Boston
Magasine
Hill
Jaques Mrge Co
Chicaga
Community Suffered Heavy Losses and School Plans
The report notes direct losses over 31000 to Mr Ireland tied to a string of mishaps including the burning of his dwelling and contents within a year. The piece then shifts to community events such as a Sunday School program at the Christian church and preparations for a new schoolhouse opening January 1 1912. It mentions visitors, relocations, and holiday gatherings, with local commentary praising the district’s neatness and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Christian Church
L. Stice
Cora
Pavenport
Grandma Lundy
Mr. Stice
Davenport
Miss Cora
Clarence Henry
Garnaville
Mia
Henry
Tay, Wilson
Wilton
Nelle Wilson Redings
Chicago
Dan Wilson
Carrie Smith
Dresden
Kansas
Andrew Larne
Cedar County
Betzing
Wil Tale
Frank Oeming
Pella Gawie to Meet Strong Mo Gc A Team in Showdown
Central college at Pella plans a tough game against the local YMCA quintet led by Campbell. Ottumwa praise notes the Ottumwa YMCA squad, now viewed as the equal of Chicago Training School after a 57 to 18 victory, signaling a highly competitive state scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Pella
Collegians
Total Y. M. C. A
Towa
Campbell
Chicago
Ottumwa
Courier
Eigemann
Muscatine
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Althabet Series
Doling
W. W. Richards
Scranton
Dewey Ave
Alt.rener
Mas
Ter
Cow City Hall
Neal Institute
Faronm
Iorwa
J. 3
Morrow
Minager
Bostonian
Imperial
B. Schmidt
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
Muscatine Counties
E. W. Grovl
Wr, CT
Tlos Cin
Iby
Qnen
H. F. Barnard Co
Jewelers
East Second Street
Windy City
Bigemann
Pella Gawie
Centrai Colege Men
Otmmwa
White House
Washington I
Bird Neponset
U.S
Ang
Hina Hersbey Lonber CO
Warner Bros
F. A. Neidig
East Second St
Ren
Welch& Allen
Towalave
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