High School concert and theater events draw crowds
Tonight at the Grand a packed audience awaits a continuous show while a high school concert is set for tomorrow at 8 o clock. The Flora DeVoss company tickets go on sale at Frank's with strong advance sales. A district court jury in State of Iowa vs M T Close was empaneled as Coldren Detwiler and Howe Miller appear for the defense and state.
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Flora DeVoss Company
Frank
District Court
State of Iowa
M. T. Close
Coldren
Detwiler
State
Howe & Miller
Poultry Show At K P Hill Sets Local Attendance Record
See the Chickens. All the finest for many miles around at the Poultry Show at K P Hill Jan. 5 4 5. Open from 9 a m to 10 p m. Admission only ten cents.
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K. P. Hall
Muscatine
K. P. Hill
Flora DeVoss at Grand Opera House Tonight
The Flora DeVoss company presents Our Mascotte at the Grand Opera House this evening. Also notes include the High School concert tomorrow night with the orchestra and ticket prices 10 20 and 30 cents.
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Muscatine
the Grand
Grand Opera House
Flora DeVoss
Flora DeVoss Company
Michigan to Play Iowa Rumor of Thanksgiving Game
Rumors indicate negotiations for a Thanksgiving Day football game between Michigan and Iowa in Chicago. Chicago’s turkey day contract with Wisconsin may force Michigan to face Iowa away from its traditional rival. Authorities say a deal is near, but telegrams to Iowa City and Ann Arbor could not confirm as managers were away. Pillsbury Plays Eleven in Blindfold Chess. Harry N. Pillsbury defeated ten of eleven Clinton Chess Club members in five hours, drawing one, in a simultaneous display yesterday. Tonight he plays twenty games simultaneously, some lasting into morning.
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Chicago
Michigan
Iowa
Wisconsin
University of Chicago
Ann Arbor
Hawkeyes
Iowa City
McCutcheon
Baird
Pillsbury
Clinton
Harry N. Pillsbury
Clinton Chess Club
Poultry Show In Muscatine Draws Strong Interest
The Muscatine Poultry and Pet Stock show is shaping up well with more entries than expected. The display opened at noon and attracted many visitors this afternoon. Judge Fred H. Shellabarger of West Liberty is expected to attend tomorrow.
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F. H. Shellabarcer
West Liberty
The
Poultry Association
Muscatine
Fred H. Shellabarger
Trinity ladies' supper date moved to Jan 8 at Hotel Grand
The Trinity Ladies' Supper has been rescheduled to Tuesday January 8 and will be held at Hotel Grand. Advance notices urge early reservations and note venue details.
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Hotel Grand
Inventory delays due to high weekend customer volume
Letter from Mr H J Mahi manager journal notes planned annual inventory delayed by Saturday influx of customers. States no copy for this Saturday and promises startling announcements next.
Eastern Star installs officers in social season event
The Eastern Star installation led by Mrs. G D Lezotte with Mrs. Tappe assisting introduced officers for the year including Worthy Matron Mrs. A L Lindner and Worthy Patron John Pitchforth. A large turnout enjoyed an oyster supper and remarks praising the group as it grows. A separate At Home by Miss Alice Hayes featured piano selections by Lilian Churchill and Stella Richards with many local figures in attendance and Holland style dinner emphasizing new year camaraderie.
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Eastern Star
G. D. Lezotte
Oliver Ayres
Louise Eversmeyer
W. F. Kuebler
Ada
Tillie Kahn
Ruth
Fred Giesler
M. E. Jarvis
Martha
Anna Tappe
Sleeta
David Bogard
Sentinel
W. M. Satterthwaite
Fred. Giesler
Hayes
West Hill
Alice Hayes
Lilian Churchill
Stella Richards
Vivian Johnson
Ida Ashcraft
Helen Tappe
Mazie Lane
Sade Smaller
Gertie Legler
Allie Olds Stella Richards
Grace Griffin
Harre McQuesten
William Churchill
Messrs
Ray Brown
Lee Fox
Tom Brannan
Horace Herr
Justice Detwiler
Joe King
Howard Warfield
Edgar Francis
Robert McCampbell
Mr and Mrs Rolff Host Evening in Honor of Mrs Kempkes
Mr and Mrs William H Rolff entertained a large company of friends last evening in honor of Mrs J M Kempkes of Pella Iowa. A Hol-
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William H. Rolff
J. M. Kempkes
Pella
Local Social News Highlights From The Parsonage Events
Mrs M I Gordon and Miss Florence White host a Tuesday afternoon gathering at the A M E B parsonage honoring Mrs M F Baker of Monmouth Illinois with pink white and green flowers. George Richie and Miss Priscilla Foster wed at the First M church parsonage with Rev C L Stafford officiating. The Methodist Aid group plans an all day sewing and baskets meal at Mrs C H Kincaid home. Invitations issued for 400 guests for Coralia Ogarita Funck reception on January 9 1901.
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George Richie
Priscilla Foster
M. ©. Church
C. L. Stafford
Sam
Methodist Aid Society
C. H. Kincaid
George Adam Funck
Cornelia Ogarita
Two Local Weddings Tied by Rev. Stafford
The marriage of Earl B. Turkle and Miss Pearl E. Van Horn of Ataissa occurred yesterday with Rev. C. L. Stafford officiating. Also, Thomas R. Ary and Miss Luella Z. Atherton of Letts were wed in the city on New Year Day by Rev. C. L. Stafford.
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Earl B. Turkle
Miss Pearl E. van Horn
Ataissa
C. L. Stafford
Thomas R. Ary
Luella Z. Atherton
Letts
Twentieth Century Club Holds Meeting at Brannan Home
The Twentieth Century club conducted a business session last evening at the home of Mrs. W. F. Brannan, with members in attendance.
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Laura Four
Messrs. Shoots
Walkrep
Turk
Phoenix
Moline
Twentieth Century Club
W. F. Brannan
Mrs Jennie Finnegan Dies After Childbirth on Leindecker Farm
Mrs Jennie Finnegan aged 26 dies at home on Leindecker farm Pike township from childbirth. Survived by husband a four year old son parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Leach two sisters and four brothers. Funeral from St Matthias church at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon.
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Jennie Finnegan
Leindecker Farm
Pike Township
Thomas Leach
St. Matthias Church
Tours of Puerto Rico by rail and sea announced
The American Tourist Association announces two escorted tours of Puerto Rico by rail carriage automobile and boat. Special Pullman Cars depart Chicago January 17 and February 14 at 9 30 am connecting with steamships Ponce and San Juan from New York. Individual tickets cover all expenses including fares meals berths hotels transfers and guides.
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The
American Tourist Association
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Ponce
San Juan
New York
Quick Wit's Quips From A Bygone Newspaper Page
A classic exchange notes a bachelor jokes a widow jumps at marriage faster than a mouse and an artist boasts the sun grants him a daily sitting, both reflecting humorous patter from a historical column.
Panther Hunt Ends Without Sighting in Washington County
Verdi Jan 3 A panther hunt near Scout Woods in Washington County drew about a dozen participants. Despite reports of tracks earlier in the week, no traces were found and the animal remains at large.
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Washington County
Verdi
Feday
The Gadric Tower at Pan Am Exposition
The Electric Tower rises 375 feet with a 80 by 80 foot base and 75 foot tall flanking colonnades. Niagara Falls turbines supply five thousand horsepower for daytime illumination and night flames. Elevators reach colonnade restaurants for views of the Court of Fountains at low rates.
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Niagara Falls
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Joe Kranz
Iowa Ave
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H. M. Bartlett
P.O
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Charlies Mull
Cedar Rapids
Henry Butz
Opera Glasses
I. B. Richman
Geo. E. Kincaid
New York City
Lee H. Fox
Morgan Park Academy
Maccabee Hall
Opera House
J. B. Detwiler
H. H. Herr
Scheetz
Maud Watson
G. Wittich
Davenport
Thompson's Book Store
Markmoor
Fairport
W. E. Bliven
Seattle
Little Ruby
Mulberry Street
George Shields
Henry Martin
Mr. Martin
H. J. Mahi
Manager Journal
Holland
O. K
J. B. Reay
E. M. Randall
J. R. Ellis
C. P. Malone
R. C. Schenck
Thomas Barnard
L. Barger
A. C. Strawn
Sarah Fox
Josie Gresham
Tillie
B. Schmidt
FP. H. Wintermyer
Swan
West 2d St
Our 20Th Century Clearing Sale
E. Reinemund
White Front Clothing House
East Second Street
Puerto Ricco
Battey
Jeweler
River View
N. Rosenberger
Gadric
J. L. Giesier
J. H. Kaiser
S. L. Johnson
Cashier
F. H. Little
Gus, Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
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H. W. Huttig
J. L. Gleeler
C. A. Mull
J. 8. Blackwell
W. D. Ament
Miss Flora
DeVoss
Frank's
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