Bellevue Hospital Updates And Local Notices
Mrs. William Eberling shows marked improvement after surgery at Bellevue hospital. Mrs. Guthrie of Grandview Iowa and Mrs. Jacob Henning of 1008 Grandview avenue were also operated on there this afternoon. Misses Emma and Lucy Will resumed studies at Dr. Ziegfeldt’s Conservatory of Music in Chicago after visiting their mother Mrs. D. Will of Lake Township during the holidays.
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Gutherie
Grandview, Ia
Jacob Henning
Grandview Avenue
Bellevue Hospital
Emma
Lucy Will
Endeavor Society Elects Officers At First Church
At the Christian Endeavor meeting of the First Presbyterian church officers were elected for the ensuing year. Named were President Ida McQuown, Vice President Will Eichenauer, Secretary Lillian Koeckeritz, Treasurer Fred Hermann, Pianist Ethel Riemcke, Assistant Pianist Edith Elliott. A social session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
Ida McQuown
Will Eichenauer
Lillian Koeckeritz
Fred Hermann
Ethel Riemcke
Edith Elliott
Child Burns to Death in Washing Tub Accident
In Mason City Iowa on January 5 the two year old Dale Opperman daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Opperman of Strawberry Point fell into a tub of boiling water while the mother answered a door and died within hours. The mother suffered serious burns while pulling the child free and summoning doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Dale
Charles Opperman
Strawberry Point
Burton Receives House Ovation After Ohio Senate Victory
Representative Burton, freshly elected to the Senate from Ohio, was greeted with broad congratulations in the house. He will convene river and harbor committee chairs on a forthcoming meeting, signaling the end of the river and harbor bill for the current session. Treasury conditions likely prevent a winter appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burton
Ohio
Treasury
Muscatine High School to Play Rock Island and Cedar Rapids
Muscatine High School basketball team, under D. J. McDonald, plans a two day trip January 15 and 16. They will face Rock Island on Friday and Cedar Rapids on Saturday at Parlor City. Negotiations continue for a game with the local Y M C A next Tuesday evening. The high school edged Rock Island in a prior meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
D. J. McDonald
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Orrine Cure Advertised For Drinkers
An old advertisement claims drinking men are unreliable and promotes Orrine as a guaranteed remedy. It markets two forms No 1 and No 2 with a money back guarantee, offered by The Orrine Co. and Morgan's Drug Store with a mail order option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine Co
Pga
D. C
Morgan’s Drug Store
Charles A Terry Passes Away Today
Charles Horton Terry, lifelong Pearl City resident and marble cutter, died at 12 25 pm after a lingering illness. Born August 31 1862, he leaves four children from his first marriage Earl Sidney Fred and Lelia of Muscatine, a second wife, his mother Mrs Jane M Terry and brothers J R and H B Terry of Muscatine. Funeral plans not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Horton Terry
Fourth Street
Mulberry Avenue
Mr. Terry
Earl
Sidney
Fred
Lelia Terry
Muscatine
Jane M. Terry
J. R. Terry
H. B. Terry
Week of Prayer Observed at First Baptist Church
A week of prayer will be observed at the First Baptist church beginning this evening with services each night at 7 30 except Saturday. Rev J B Smith pastor speaks on Why I Believe in Prayer noting the revival trend nationwide with denominations joining in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. B. Smith
Carlton Guy Stars in Cry Baby at the Grand
Muscatine theatergoers will see Carlton Guy in the title role of The Cry Baby at the Grand Opera House this evening. The article praises his natural performance and notes he diverges from his usual tragic aspirations, earning unstinting praise for his handling of the part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Theatre
Grand Opera House
Carlton Guy
Mr. Guy
Foley's Orino Laxative Claim Ad by A W Morgan
An advertisement promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation and sluggish liver and claims regular use prevents the need for constant purgatives. Pleasant to take and endorsed by A W Morgan, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. W. Morgan
Cold Wave Hits Muscatine With Deep Freeze
A government forecasted cold wave arrived overnight in Muscatine. The barometer rose while the thermometer plunged from 12 above to 1 above zero, dropping about forty degrees in three hours. Local observer Mrs. J. P. Walton notes this may be one of the severest nights of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
J. P. Walton
Savage Buys Minor Heir for 45000 from Dan Patch Owner
M. W. Savage, owner of Dan Patch, paid $45,000 to acquire Minor Heir, last season's pacing sensation. Minor Heir finished last season with a 1:59 1-2 mile mark in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Dan Patch
Minneapolis
Minn
Important Series Of Games To Open
The Company C basketball five faces Colorado School of Mines at the armory hall in the first of a two game series. Mines is an all star squad that recently held West Side YMCA to a standstill in Chicago. Seat sales are brisk.
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Company C
Colorado School of Mines
Armory Hall
Golden
Colo
Chicago
Westerners
West Side
Daisy Truitt Wins District Court Divorce and Custody
A district court decree entered Monday afternoon by Judge D W Jackson grants Mrs Daisy Truitt a divorce from Henry Truitt and custody of their minor daughter Eva.
Religious riots in Calcutta escalate with troops firing
Calcutta reports say religious clashes between Mohammedans and Hindoos have worsened with British troops required at Titaghur. Troops fired on the Hindu mob as the unrest intensified today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Titaghur
Health tonic touted to enrich thin blood
A life problem solved by Electric Bitters described as enriching poor blood and strengthening the weak. Advertises 50c at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
China appoints Liang Tan Yen as foreign minister
The State Department views with satisfaction the appointment of Liang Tan Yen, Taotai customs agent, as minister of foreign affairs in China. He is described as semi progressive and expected to support ongoing policy, while Na Tung takes grand councillor duties. Rockhill keeps U.S. officials informed on Peking reactions and possible protests over Yuan Shi Kai’s dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Liang Tan Yen
Washington
Taotai
Liang
Foreign Office
Na Tung
Yuan Shi Kai
Rockhill
Peking
China
Banquet Plans Advance for Jackson Event
Committees meet at Commercial hotel and L. J. Horans office to finalize arrangements for the Jackson banquet. Final reports are expected and preparations near completion. Speaker lineup remains unsettled aside from Judge Wade of Iowa City.
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Commercial Hotel
L. J. Horan
Judge Wade
Iowa City
Insanity Accusations Lead to Arrests in Iowa City
James Martinek, accused of threatening to kill his wife, was arrested and kept in the city hall jail overnight. His wife claimed he was insane. Martinek, once an Independence asylum inmate, was released after appearing calmer. In a separate case Thomas Hughes, a 35 year old farmer, threatened to poison himself and was nabbed as he ran amuck, held in the county jail for insanity proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
James Martinek
City Hall
Martinek
Independence
Commissioners of Insanity
Thomas Hughes
Ship Remains Today for George E. Johnson Burial
The remains of George E. Johnson who died Sunday night at Giffey's hotel were shipped to Princeton, his former home, by relatives. Interment will be made in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE. Johnson
Princeton
George E. Johnson
Giffey’s
Batterson Stores Awarded Wood Furnishings Contract
The board of supervisors let the wood furnishings contract for the new courthouse to Batterson Stores as the lowest bidder, with a total slightly over $5,000. Metal furnishings bids were opened but a decision on that contract will likely come tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Batterson Stores
Board of Supervisors
Headache remedy praised for Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills
Advertisement proclaims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as the most reliable remedy for headaches, asserting superior effectiveness and trusted relief for sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Traveling salesman charged under pure food law in Iowa City
J B Eckenrode a traveling salesman was arraigned in Justice Horaks court on pure food law violations. He reportedly sold lemon and orange extracts and imitation vanilla misrepresented in size and content. The State Commissioner Wright prosecutes several offenses and a bond of 100 was posted. Attorneys for Eckenrode indicate a vigorous defense ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
J. B. Eckenrode
Eckenrode
Who Are the Boosters. Advertising Idea in Muscatine
The Daily Journal announces a new advertising concept titled Who Are Muscatine's Boosters. The page will feature short items highlighting prominent local concerns and the articles they promote. The experiment aims to attract direct advertising results and interest from advertisers citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
The
Daily Journal
Funeral for Mrs Pearl Harkey Held at Family Residence
The funeral for Mrs Pearl Harkey of 1103 Nebraska Street took place this afternoon from the family residence. Her remains will be transported to Grandview for interment tomorrow morning with Ensign Jensen of the Salvation Army in charge of services in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harkey
Nebraska Street
Grandview
Ensign Jensen
Salvation Army
Muscatine
Supreme Court Rules Against Company in Rebate Case
The Supreme Court of the United States decided against the company in the rebate case involving the Alton railroad. The company and its officers were fined $60,000 for refunding terminal charges to Kansas City packers. The decision comes from Washington D C with the action dated January 5.
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Alton Road
Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Alton Railroad
Kansas City Packers
Supreme Court of the United States
Muscatine Fund Aims for 200 for Italian Earthquake Sufferers
Mr and Mrs Bisissi report Muscatine merchants contributed to the Italian earthquake relief reaching 180 dollars with plans to raise to 200 by tomorrow afternoon. The couple have been soliciting funds among local merchants to aid quake victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Bisissi
Oak Grove Notes From Jan 5 Local Briefs
Oak Grove Iowa January 5 news notes Fred Bloomer hulled clover this week Ed Barnard Jr and sons Ralph and Kenneth visiting at Ed Barnard Sr from Nichols Ben Mentink loading a car plans move to Delaware Young Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Henry Macke for an all day sewing Clyde Parks recovering from measles Miss Anna Hendricks convalescent Hershey hospital Laurentia Toland spending holidays with parents Charles and Chas Rolland family Gus Bloemers host their nephew from Estherville community friends extend well wishes for new home plans and health updates
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Oak Grove
Fred Bloomer
Ed. Barnard, Jr
Ralph and
Kenneth
Nichols
Ed. Barnard
Ben Mentink
Delaware
Fstherville
Anna Hendricks
Hershey Hospital
Laurentia Tolland
Chas. Rolland
New Year dinner benefits Foster Baptist ladies
Foster Illinois residents report a well attended New Year’s dinner by the Baptist ladies raising 26.25 dollars. Several local families and visitors shared New Year’s visits, with relatives and friends passing time in the community through exchanges of visits and travel between Foster Rock Island Fedora Letts Wrayville and Eyworth.
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Lida
Letts
Agness
Alyce Gillett
Belle Reynolds
Bernie Reynolds
Wrayville
Ill
Bridgie Ferry
Rock Island
Ben Zollner
Arizona Watson
Foster
Bryars Watson
Ed. Reynolds
Wm. Meyer
Wm. Workman
Lee Freise
Sweetland Center
George Krueger
Eli Reynolds
Eyworth
Mrs Louisa Rodgers Honored On Sixty Ninth Birthday
Society notes record Mrs Louisa Rodgers at 114 East Eleventh street surprised by about 12 friends for her sixty ninth birthday anniversary. Also noted is a linen shower for Miss Nellie Gerdts at 1131 Logan street ahead of her marriage to Harry Gray and a Women’s Missionary society meeting set for January 6 at Mrs Wilson Fisher’s home 608 Mulberry avenue.
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Louisa Rodgers
East Eleventh Street
M. McCabe
E. Wallingsford
H. Shreke
P. Stineman
F. Boston, Jr
F. Craddock
Jerry Foster
George F. Patrick and Son
Harold
Gertrude Rodgers
Nellie Gerdts
Logan Street
Miss Gerdts
Harry Gray
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Wilson Fisher
Mulberry Avenue
St Katherine's Guild Meets at Miss Stella Wilson Home
Guild members gathered at West Fourth Street residence of Miss Stella Wilson Monday evening for an engaging meeting detailing plans and activities.
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St. Katherine’s Guild
Royal Neighbors' Aid society meets at Mrs Heinz home
The Royal Neighbors' Aid society will hold a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs Henry Heinz on East Seventh street with members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors’ Aid Society
Henry Heinz
East Seventh Street
Local women club meetings announced for Thursday and tomorrow
The Maennercher ladies gather at Mrs Charles Rosenmund residence on Hershey avenue Thursday afternoon. The Homesteaders Industrial group will meet with Mrs E C Ingraham of 510 West Fifth street tomorrow afternoon. The Major John Button club plans a gathering at Mrs Nora Rankin home 993 Lucas street tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rosenmund
Hershey Avenue
E. C. Ingraham
510 West Fifth Street
Major
John Button Club
Nora Rankin
Lucas Street
Wapello Social Roundup Highlights New Bank and Visits
Wapello IA residents host a watch party and greet visitors from Morning Sun Montezuma and Burlington. The new Citizens bank on East Second Street showcases a manganese steel vault and modern interior while local figures Davison, Clark, and Graham are noted among frequent long-distance visits and professional moves.
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Wapello
H. L. Davison
Atchison
Kaw
Arthur Springer
Des Moines
State Teachers’ Association
Springer
J. K. Duncan
S. T. Erwin
Henrietta Kemp and
Baby
H. B. Davison
Raymond Davison
George Weber
Columbus Junction
H. A. Plitt
Linderman
Muscatine
Plitt
Josephine Ditmon
Hazel Parsons
Oakville
Relatives visit and social events noted in Wapello
Miss Lizette Reutinger traveled to Davenport for a few days and returned home at week’s end. Carey Rhoads and daughter visited Muscatine. several locals visited relatives in Washington and Grandview. Socials included kettledrum at Mrs. Hurley’s and New Year’s Eve parties by Misses Crocker. Derexa Rebekah lodge set January 15 for officer installation and June 9 for the district convention in Wapello.
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Lizette Reutinger
Davenport
Carey Rhoads
Gene Smith
Muscatine
H. A. Otto
Washington
Wapello
Grandview
K. U. T. E. Society
W. H. Hurley
Mabel Neuse
H. O. Weaver
Centerville
Bloomington
Weldon
Emma Cavan
Morning Saw
Raymond Titus
Raymond Davison
May Linehan
Cedar Rapids
Kittie
Zella Wright
Fred Jamison
Kansas City
Tuttle Jamison
J. E. McLaughlin
Sulphur
Oklahoma
Nista Clark
Kelliher
Minn
Zella B. Wright
Colfax
C. M. Wright
Fred Keck
Frances
Harman Gast
H. L. Davison
Mamie Murphy
Chicago
Fort Madison
Grace
Ethel Crocker
Bessie Bettler
Lola Keck
C. C. Braunworth
Derexa Rebekah Lodge
Sunny South Shoes Ad Sparks Footwear Debate
An old advertisement touts Sunny South Shoes with a provocative claim about brain worth and a cheeky line about choking on a collar button, reflecting quirky marketing humor of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainsworth
Donald Clayton Dies Choking on Button at Glenwood School
Nine year old Donald Clayton, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Clayton of Orient Iowa, died after a collar button lodged in his windpipe while playing on the Glenwood state school grounds. A guard alerted staff and doctors worked at the hospital but he did not recover. The Clayton family had just left after visiting two other sons at the institution.
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Donald Clayton
Glenwood School
Glenwood
Chas. Clayton
Orient
Clayton
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RY Baby
India
Uncle Sam
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