Will Archer Dies in Wilton at About 24
Will Archer, born and raised in Wilton, dies this afternoon from quick consumption at his mother's home. A Woodmen in Rock Island official, he was highly regarded and survived by his mother Mrs. Archer and five siblings including Matthew, James, Walter, Mrs. D F Dwyer, and Miss Margaret Archer. one sister Mrs. D J Dwyer had died earlier.
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Will Archer
Wilton
The
Woodmen
Rock Island
Katherine Archer
Wilton Advocate
Colorado
D. J. Dwyer
Matthew
James
West Eighth Street
Walter
D. F. Dwyer
Margaret Archer
Hazel Dell school punctual pupils praised for December month
Blue Grass Ja January 3 The Hazel Dell school lists pupils who were neither absent nor tardy for the month ending December 22 Georgia Bancks Fern Wagner Elsie Wagner LaVerne Drumm Arthur Bohnsack Fred Bohnsack Eldon Cooper Pearl Fryemeyer taught by Mr. and Mrs. J C Watts visitations report New Year gatherings and local visits including Mrs Mary Malteson Davenport Wood Lawn Duncan college car trips and Nebraska Franklian visits near West Liberty and Blue Grass social meals with roasts and dinners referenced.
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Blue Grass
Hazel Dell School
Georgia Bancks
Fern Wagner
Elsie Wagner
LaVerne Drumm
Arthur Bohnsack
Fred Bohnsack
Eldon Cooper
Pearl Fryemeyer
J.C. Watts
Henry Wagner
Biue Grass
Pearl Frymover
West Liberiy
J. R. Bancks
John Pilett
Adam Dipple
Newton
William Bohnsack
Mary Malteson
Davenport
Henry Dipple
Leslie Wagner
Fern
Elsie
Hartman of Letts Arrives in City for Business
H. G. Hartman of Letts Indiana is in the city today attending to business matters.
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H. G. Hartman
Letts, In
Establish Goshen Ditch Hearing Concludes. Pike Ditch Mapped
Pike township drainage ditch slated for review with bids to be advertised. Board of Supervisors concluded Goshen ditch complaints and ordered advertising for bids. Work to be divided among contractors with sections to be cleaned and rebuilt. Session expected to continue through the week.
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Board of Superviors
Goshen
Pike Township
County Auditors to Meet in Des Moines for Annual Convention
County Auditor A. S. Lawrence prepares to attend the Iowa Association of County Auditors convention in Des Moines from January 23 to 25. Secretary Jas 8. Newcomer of Eldora plans to mail the program to all Iowa auditors and asks members to submit questions for the meeting.
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Des Moines
A. S. Lawrence
Iowa
Association of County Auditors
Jas
Newcomer of
Eldora
Hardin County
W. E. McLeland
Marshall County
O. B. Peterson
B. F. Carroll
E. D. Haxsey
Buena Vista County
General Association
Newcomer
Fire department thanked with appreciation gift from owner
W L Butler owner of the Vail block sent a $50 check to Chief Louis Kautz of the Muscatine Fire Department to be shared by the four companies that fought the recent Vail block fire. Butler’s letter praised the firemen’s excel lent work and other occupants also gave small amounts.
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Vail
Fire Department
W. L. Butler
Kautz
Butler
Louis Kautz
Muscatine
Bors
Muscatine Business College Team to Play Wilton
A Muscatine business college basketball squad will travel to Wilton tomorrow evening to meet the Wilton town team. The fast lineup includes Bert Schreurs at center Dan Hayes and Fred Morgan as forwards Lillibridge and Asthalter as guards with Hahn as substitute and Wagner as referee.
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Muscatine Business College
Wilton
Bert Schreurs
Dan Hayes
Fred Morgan
Lillibridge
Asthalter
Hahn
Wagner
Bill of Exceptions in Heath Will Case Heard in Iowa City
The Heath will case drew attention for nearly $80 000 bequeathed to daughters children. Judge Jackson presided earlier. today Judge Wade and Remley argued the bill of exceptions, with Jackson to advise on a legal point. A prior Town City trial occurred months ago.
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Jackson
Remley
Heath
Wade
Iowa City
Heath Will
Town City
Mothers Club Meeting Praises Association Over Club Work
The Mothers' club met at Mrs J 3 Howe's East Eighth Street home to discuss whether club work harms home duties. Speakers argued clubs can enhance wives and mothers and urged more reading circles in country districts. Miss Hazel Becker and Mrs Henry Becker performed piano numbers and were thanked. Mrs Charles Philip Funck will present Shakespeare in music at the university extension course Friday night.
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Mothers’ Club
J. 3. Howe
East Eighth Street
R. C. Schenck
E. M. Warner
Hazel Becker
Miss Becker
Henry Becker
Charles Philip Funck
Burlington
Public
West Liberty Hosts Ada Rebekah Lodge Officers
Miss Jetta Hari district deputy president and installing officer of the Rebekah lodge traveled to West Liberty yesterday to install the Ada Rebekah lodge officers. She was joined by past noble grands and the visiting ladies report a pleasant time and kind hospitality from West Liberty. The accompanying ladies were Mrs. David McKenzie, Mrs. C. J. Hackett, Mrs. B. A. Clifford, Miss Mary McDougall and Miss Ida Brown.
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Jetta Hari
Rebekah Lodge
West Liberty
Ada Rebekah Lodge
Miss Hart
David McKenzie
C. J. Hackett
A. Clifford
Mary McDougall
Ida Brown
Open installation by Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept
The Golden Precept Knights and Ladies hold an open installation at Fish hall tomorrow evening. Supreme captain J. H. Shaw of Davenport and Supreme Secretary M. S. Rizer of Clinton attend. An Oyster supper and music by Thomas' Orchestra are planned for Wilton lodge members.
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Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept
Fish Hall
Davenport Docks to Add Two Packet Boats for 1900
Carnival City Packet Company will deploy two steamers, Helen Blair and Columbia, on the Davenport Muscatine Burlington trade next year with daily connections from Muscatine to Davenport and Burlington. The Helen Blair starts in spring, Columbia joins by early May, schedules mirror last year’s 6:30 morning departures to Davenport and 8:50 p.m. to Burlington, aiming for improved regional river service and weekend closures.
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W. G. Block
Carnival City Packet Company
Davenport
Burlington
Ths
Impromptu Recital Marks Christmas Piano Gift
Witte performed an impromptu recital on the new piano presented to Miss Billings as a Christmas gift. The society’s next meeting is set for January 16 at the home of Mrs. Henry Wi, 12 West Front Street.
Atmore Club Hosts Evening of Games and Turkey Supper
Mr and Mrs Ed Will entertained the Atmore club on Burlington road last night. Members played clinch with Mrs James Healey winning the ladies prize and James Healey taking gentlemen honors. Consolation prizes went to Oliver Ayres and Mrs John Kuevler. A turkey supper was served by the hostess and enjoyed by all.
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Will
Atmore Club
Burlington Road
James Healey
Oliver Ayres
John Kuevler
Absit Invidia Gave Dance at Hare's Hall
Absit Invidia dancing club held a well attended dance at Hare's Hall last evening despite bad weather. Thomas' full orchestra provided music and the event maintained the usual lively atmosphere.
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Absit Invidia
Hare's Hall
Thomas
New Year Entertainment by the Misse and Mayme at North City Home
The Misse and Mayme with Laura Nan hosted the Jolly Dozen for a New Year’s party at their north city residence. Guests enjoyed games and music, exchanged New Year’s presents, and dined on refreshments before departing to reconvene in two weeks with Miss Sue Meerdink.
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Emma Holzworth
Harper
T. Dujuis
Dr. Spilman
Ottumwa
Cameron
Keswick
Dr. Eastburn
North Main Street
Ed. McCor
Waterloo
Thomas Kelly
Galles
Herman Schwenke
Nau
Misse& Mayme
Laura Nan
Sue Meerdink
Muscatine Girl Weds Rock Island Man in R. I. Ceremony
Miss Lelia Mitchell of Muscatine married Edward W. McGowan in Rock Island Monday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. R. B. Williams of the First Methodist Church in Rock Island.
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Muscatine
Rock Island
Lelia Mitchell
Edward W. McGowan
R. B. Williams
First Methodist Church
Never Grow Old Club Hosts New Year Dinner at Harris Home
Members of the Never Grow Old club were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Harris south of the city with a six o'clock New Year dinner. In the evening card games awarded prizes to Mrs Frank Hinkel for ladies and Henry Fack for gentlemen with Carl Barnard and Mrs Fack receiving consolation prizes.
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Never Grow Old Club
Will Harris
Frank Hinkel
Henry Fack
Carl Barnard
Fack
Baptist Ladies Aid to Hold Annual Meeting and Election
The Baptist Ladies Aid society will hold its annual meeting Friday at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Officers will be elected during the session.
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Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Highland Nobles Sewing Society Meets After Noon
The Highland Nobles Sewing society gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Billings home at the corner of Sampson street and Stewart road. Attendance was good and members participated in activities led by Mrs. Henry Will.
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Henry Will
Highland Nobles Sewing Society
Bllings
Sampson Street
Stewart Road
Miss Elizabeth Knopp to Entertain at Cards
Miss Elizabeth Knopp will entertain at cards tomorrow afternoon at her home on Eighth street.
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Elizabeth Knopp
Eighth Street
Power outage darkens Sigourney churches and square
Sigourney reports the city electric light plant out of operation since Sunday. Churches halted services or used oil lamps. public square appears dreary after dark as business and office workers pause work early.
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Sigourney
Our City
Local notes on visits and events in town
Bret Cobb left Monday for a southwest business trip. Aaron Park of Wilton attends to business and visits friends. Griff Johnson of Wilton spends yesterday in town on business. J J Reindl rode the Firefly at noon to Maine for work. K L G P Pearl City lodge No. 45 holds an open installation at Fisen hall followed by an oyster supper with Thomas orchestra. admission Me.
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Bret Cobb
Southwest
Thircke Breas
Griff Johnson
Wilton
J. J. Reind
Maine
Jrl
Pearl City Lodge No. 45
Lanith
Fisen Hall
Thomas Orchestra
New Era Chapel Sermon and New Year Recital
A Sunday evening sermon by Mr. Lee of Davenport energizes the New Era chapel. Afterward the young people perform songs and recitations by Mable Sauer, Myrtle Sauer, Minnie Nagle, Will Nagle, Lillian Alteneder, and others. A pie and coffee reception followed, then midnight silent prayer and New Year wishes. Emma Brandt and Florence Brandt travel home to Davenport. Mrs. Beatty improves from illness. Henry Fitchner visits Rock Island. A week of prayer begins at the chapel on Monday the 8th.
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Mr. Lee
Davenport
Mable
Myrtle Sauer
Minnie Nagle
Fred Baer
Willie Nagle
Lillian Alteneder
Will Saner
Freda Kuetchmar
Emma Brandt
Florence Brandt
Beatty
Golden Opportunity Shaving Set Ad Turns Bargain
A New York Press piece portrays a playful exchange about a shaving set offer. A character boasts of a great deal while another notes they do not shave themselves, prompting a light back and forth about the purchase.
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New York Press
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Chioe
WM. Archer
Howard Nettleton
Carl Braun
E. C. Watts
Duncan College
Franklian
Nebraska
J. P. Wunder
Board of Supervisors
Goshen Ditch
Pike
Weather Report
Jack
Son
Consid
J. P. Walton
Observer
Society
Mothers’ Club Met
J. E. Howe
Toben
MALONE @ Co
Davenpot
Columbia
Helen
Blair and Columbia
Minnie Dawson
Minnie
Elijah Hawk
J. C. Axmear
Near North English
Riley Coffman
Delta
Delta Press
James Sheridan
Robert Adams
Flora Mohme
Lancaster Township
Flora
Schoo
John Downey
Hedrick
John Armstrong
Armstrong
E. P. Brannan
German Township
Keota
Wood Adams
C. H. White
George James
Charles Miller
George McCarty
McCarty
Miller
W. H. Owens
American School of Garment Cutters
Chicago
Addie Oldenberg
G. E. Kleinschmidt
Fred Liecht
Keokuk County Agriculture Association
Court House
John Hale
E. Myerly
City’water Works
George Covey
Seattle
Washington
Mrs
Wellville
Aaron Park
H. P. Lennox
H. P
Pierce
Hess Machine Works
Corner Second
Mulberry Streets
Eidig’s Book Store
Alpataerc
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