New Year Ball Plans and Local Travel Notes
Local news notes several residents preparing for a New Year’s ball at the Armory Monday hosted by the I. B. R. and Sy Mrs. Peter Slevers. Numerous individuals depart by the Firefly for Davenport Clinton Mariport Keota and Bellevue to visit relatives and spend New Year’s with friends.
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Misael Strolt
Keota
C. i
East Third Street
Armory
I. i. BR
Peter Slevers
Clinton
Vila
Misa Torothy Tater
Quincy
City
Charles Speethe
North Mulberry Avenue
Marl Caup
Tholehome
Bellevue
Lews
E.R. McCorkin
East Sixth Street
New Year
FT. R. S
Masterson
St. Louis
Luke Masterson
Eighth Street
Jett
Atalissa Couple Holds Silver Anniversary Feier
Atallasa, In Jan 1 a silver anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs Charles Staley at their spacious residence east of here. A large group of friends joined the couple for the event and presented valued gifts. An oyster supper was served during the festivities.
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Atallasa
Charles Staley
Here
J. A. Stortz
J. A. Slort
Tully
Waost Fourth Street
Shorty
Net ‘Shorts
Rock Island
Stortz
Mary Benninger
Gall
Mrs. Stortz
Philadelphia physician Dik Meigs Dies at 61
Arthur Vincent Meigs, a well known Philadelphia physician who wrote on medical subjects, died here today aged 61. A.G.T. and W.R.C. joint installation planned for Tuesday evening at the GA Rhall on Two Street, January 2, 1912 at 7 30. Members urged to attend. Lawn Lodge No. 2 A P and A M also meets Tuesday evening January 2 at 7:30.
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Phileyadelphaia
Philadelphia
Arthur Vincent Mefge
W. RC
GA. R
Second Street
A. ML
Tuas
Weather Reports for December and 1911 Summary
Weather data from December 1911 shows rainfall and river stages, with 1911’s annual rainfall higher than the prior five years amid a drought threat in Iowa. It lists December river stages, average rainfall figures, snowfall, wind directions, and temperatures, noting a zero low on December 24 and 60 degrees on December 4. Wall Street outlook for 1912 hopes for better prosperity after a grim 1911, with widespread cutbacks and layoffs among brokers and firms.
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Sweather
Dynnal Tenare
Water Works
William Molls
Rintail
Giver Staga
Iowa
Worther
Remper
Lott
Pa. m
Maren
Famenu
Lanzasnee Taos Racer
Toll Li
Postmaster Traces Georgian Reward Notice for Fugitive Fargo Ferguson
A dispatch sent to Postmaster R. B. McNutt from Atlanta police outlines a warrant and reward for Robbn C. Fargo sON, a DN eXpTORA Messenger charged with grand larceny. The alert lists a vivid physical description, including a smutty horizontal scar, bold tooth, dark hair, hazel eyes, and a distinctive wardrobe. The Southern Express company offers a $309 reward, with Fargo Ferguson described as 32 years old, 5 feet 8 inches, 145 pounds, medium build, and carrying a new imitation alligator leather suitcase.
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R. 8. McNutt
Atlanta
Robbn C. Fargoson
Southern Express Company
Farguson
Ancient Rivals Meet in Third Vernon Arena Fight
Los Angeles Jan 1 The magoes Jon Tiyers and Frankie Conley prepared for a third meeting at Vernon arena at 122 pounds. The winner would likely challenge featherweight title contender Aho Attell or Johnny Elbano, with Attell expected to headline the February 22 card. Conley previously beat Rivers in the first bout, and the second bout ended in a draw.
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Jon Tiyers
Frankie Conley Lattle
Los Angeles
Cal
Jet Rivers
Frankie Conley
Magoes
Vernon Arena
Aho Attella
Johnny Elbano
Varnon
Conley
Rivers
Society Watch Party Hosts Welcomes Year With Friends
Mrs. C O Mgbride and Mrs Langhery hosted a watch party for sixteen at 28 Second Street with out of town guests from Waterloo and St Louis. The event featured carnations and pink decor, a five hundred card game, and a buffet lunch to end the old year.
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C. O. Mgbride
Co. Langhery
S28
Second Street
M. W. O'Haver
Waterloo
Laughery
Spear
St. Louia
Is. W
Bond
Sycamore Street
Will
McBridt
Social notes from Wagner Bros and local gatherings
The item lists New Year entertainments at East Seventh Street and Mulberry Avenue homes. Guests include Mrs Beth Horne of Kansas City and Mr J C Joss of Buffalo. Bridge club, Ladies' Auxiliary, and Gosla club events are noted with dates and locations, along with postponed district entertainment and installation of new officers.
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Mia
George Wiles
East Sevend Street
Beth Horne
Kansas City
Wiles
J. C. Joss
Bufalo
Jows
City
Horne
Saturday Evening
Henry Wasserman
West Second Street
Frank Gresler
Mulberry Avenue
Horrible tale of a deadly warder case in Mobile
Ali Mobile and others report Mary T Godan described killing her son in law Policemay Wred Wasserlaber. She claimed she struck him in his det and again as he left bed to prevent suffering, dressed in his uniform, carried him from the house in a wagon, rolled him to a pond, cut the wagon into it, and dumped the body.
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Mobile
Ali
Tan
Mary T. Godan
Policemay
Wasserlaber
Wasserlaben
Det
St Marys Pupil Program Brings Parish Community Evening
St Marys parochial school on West Hill held a Sunday afternoon program to celebrate Christmas and New Years with ten musical numbers. The event drew around 120 attendees including relatives and friends. Emma Wil played violin and Leroy accompanied on piano, enhancing the performance. Santa Claus distributed gifts, candy, and nuts to all present, with a small admission fee raisin g a tidy sum.
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St. Mary's
West Hill
Emma Wil
Miss Leroy
Santa Claus
Randy
Leader recognized as provisional Ecuador government
Guayaquil Jan 1 reports Joist provinces recognize the provisional government proclaimed at Gueyacail by General Pedro Montero on Dec 28 after the death of President Estrada. Serious fighting occurred at two western provincial cities and communication with Quito and interior areas is interrupted.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Gueyacail
Pedro Montero
Estrada
Republi
Special Music at Muscatine Churches
Special devotion filled Trinity Episcopal Church as Prof. Herbert B. Starr led a large audience in a program including the Midnight Service numbers from the Festival of the Nativity. The offertory chorus and other vocal pieces highlighted the Christmas observance across Muscatine churches.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Chris Taymorn
Herbert B. Starr
Mrs Warren Kincaid Dies in Lincoln After Christmas Reunion
Mrs May Sheldon Kincaid, 46, wife of Warren Kincaid and former Fairbury and Maysville resident, died unexpectedly at her Lincoln home after attending a Christmas reunion. She had been ill over a year and was in a semi disabled condition. Born in Fairbury, she and husband lived in Mayes City before moving to Lincoln about ten years ago. and she visited relatives here, including Charles and William Kincaid and Mrs J A Bishop.
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New York
Jon. T
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Zelf
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Hkda Board
Produce Exchange
Fairbury
Neb
May Sheldon Kincaid
Warren Kincaid
Mayseatine
Lincoln
Deama
Coe President Speaks In City Sermon At Presbyterian Church
Day College President J. F. Mariuis preached at Wires Presbyterian Church Sunday night joined by First Congregational Church. He used Bible figures Abraham Isaac and Jacob to illustrate character types and asserted God is essential in all paths to salvation.
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Mariuis
Day College
Wires Presbyterian Church
Abraham
Isane
Jacob
Teaac
God
Columbus Junction Fan. L Installation Invitation
In Columbus Junction Iowa on Wednesday afternoon January 3 the Woman’s Relief Corps and G A R will join in installation. All aid soldiers and their wives are invited. W F Hall will install the Post and Mrs Sarah Fox of Muscatine will install the officers of the corps. A brief program will follow with refreshments.
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Columbus Junction
Fan. L
W. F. Hall
Sarah Fox
Muscatine
Charles Soloman
Eldon
H.W. Kelly
Iowa City
J. Trimble
Bertha Kelley
Charles Johnson
Donothy
Traer
Charles
Armoright
Hafner
Cone
Edith Armbright
Musoa
Keota Pioneer J C Clarke Died At Eighty In 1880s Style Obit
Keota Iowa born Hon J C Clarke died December 27 at Ottumwa aged 80 years 3 months 2 days. Funeral held December 31 at Keota Methodist church with Masonic lodge and De Y B Schreckengast in attendance. Survived by wife and three children J F Clarke Ottumwa Harry Clarke Kansas City and Mrs Genevieve Schreckengast University Place Nebraska.
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Keota
J. C. Clarke
J. F. Clarke
Ottumwa
Clarke
Nora
Grafton County
N. H
Caledonia County
Mary E. Carson
N.hs
Peoria
Buble
Towa County
Town
Legistare
J. F
Harry
Kansas City
Genevieve Schreckengast
University Place
Neb
Kenta
Holiday disruption hits city as banks close and merchants suspend
A holiday mood sweeps the city with widespread store closings and market slowdowns. Banks shut all day and many mercantile firms suspend operations while workers and shoppers observe the occasion. Weather records show subzero readings across several towns, with Lake, Grand Forks, and Miles Battleford reporting 20 below zero at times.
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Parcs
U.S
Endowment fund pledge tops 400000 in Indy offer
The Indiana endowment fund received a pledge exceeding 400000 as Johnny Rockefeller’s offer of 76000 was announced. Most of the money is from the mans Win Hult and other contributors, with the final arrangement unclear.
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Johny D. Rockefeller
Widow of Admiral Quackenbush Dies in Annapolis
Mrs. Quackenbush, widow of Rear Admiral Stephen P. Quackenbush, and mother of the late Stephen M. Quackenbush, dies at the home of her son-in-law in Annapolis Maryland. The obituary notes her as the widow of the late admiral and mentions her family.
Democrats In Office First Since 1884 In Cincinnati
Cincinnati political scene records reveal Democrats in control of city government for the first time since 1884. The new administration takes office as January proceedings begin in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Central Cincinupil
Cincinnati, O
First Democratic Party Victory Quietly Shifts City Hall
Fragmented OCR notes describe a 19th century city hall power shift as a mayoral term ends and the Democratic party gains a council majority for the first time in many years. The text mentions Mayor Schwab, a retiring mayor, and new cabinet appointments amid the change.
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Pday Centrals
Aity Hall
TY. Hunte
Schwab
Fire Forces Homeward Evacuation at Arkansas Church
About one thousand congregants fled with difficulty from the First Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs Arkansas early today as smoke and flames engulfed the building during a special witch service. Firefighters battled the blaze with crews on scene and residents watched as the church structures were consumed in the blaze. No immediate casualty details were provided in the fragments.
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Ark., Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Underwood Is Feted After Illness in Washington
Democratic Leader Representative Underwood of Alabama left his room in the Capitol for the first time since Friday. Doctors report his condition improving, with no danger of appendicitis. In other news, physicians recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds, noting its safety and palatability. Available from local dealers.
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Washington D. C
Underwood
Alabama
Wader
Mberlain
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