George A. Jones Dies After Illness at 712 East Sixth
George A. Jones, born 1842 in New Jersey, died this afternoon at his home 712 East Sixth Street after a three year cancer illness. Funeral Monday morning at his residence with Rev. Light officiating. Interment in Dunn Cemetery, Duncan Township, Illinois. Survived by wife Caroline Wolfin and three sons Henry, Rufus E., and Charles A. of the city and Fairport.
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George A. Jones
East Sixth Street
Mr. Jones
New Jersey
Illinois
Springfield
Caroline Wolfin
Sangamon County
Ill
Henry
Fairport
Rufus E
Charles A
Light
United Brethren Church
Dunn Cemetery
Duncan Township
Muscatine County Assessors Hold Annual Meeting
The Muscatine county assessors met this afternoon at the courthouse in the jury room. County Auditor A. S. Lawrence presented the books to the assessors and conducted a several hour instruction school.
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Muscatine
Lawrence
Divorce Granted to Mary and A Seabrooks in District Court
In district court this forenoon Mary Seabrooks was granted a divorce from her husband A Seabrooks by Judge Jackson. The couple had a brief marriage about two years ago before the court untied the knot.
Weed Park Club Meeting Noted For Monday Session
Weed Park club members will meet in regular session at the public library on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A full attendance is desired. The calendar also lists other clubs such as Federation of Women’s clubs Card club and several others for the coming week.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
Weed Park Club
Public Library
Federation Meeting Schedule for Women’s Clubs
The Federation of Women's clubs will meet at Musser Public Library next Monday January 8 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Members are urged to attend and discuss club activities and community service projects.
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Federation
The
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Musser Public Library
Card Club Meets at Harris Home on Fifth Street
The Monday Night Card club will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Harris on Fifth street January 8.
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Card Club
Harris
James Harris
Fifth Street
Mrs Welts to Host Royal Neighbors Meeting
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club will meet at Mrs May Weltz's home next Tuesday afternoon January 9. Officers will be elected and all members are invited.
Four Leaf Clover Club Hostess Event Set for January Ninth
Members of the Four Leaf Clover club will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Chas. Hahn on West Sixth Street next Tuesday evening January 9.
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Four Leaf Clover Club
Chas. Hahn
West Sixth Street
Local notices and social notes from Muscatine area people
A Muscatine city page itemizes local happenings. New arrivals include Mrs Custer's Chicago visit and Dr Beveridge's trip to Los Angeles for recovery, with plans to return by March 1. Others report births, travels to Rock Island and Davenport, and a promotional want ad for jobs.
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W. A. Miller
Moline
Timothy Leach
Belle Gould
Davenport
Henry Butz
C. M. Gould
Beveridge
Los Angeles
Cal
Spokane
Wash
Portland
Oregon
Muscatine
Pioneer Industrial to Meet at Gladstone Home
Members of the Pioneer Industrial will meet at the home of Mrs. Wilhelmina Gladstone 211 Cedar Street next Thursday January 11 replacing the prior plan to meet with Mrs. McElhaney.
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Gladstone
Pioneer Industrial
Wilhelmina Gladstone
Cedar Street
McElhaney
Fortnightly Meeting Set Friday Afternoon
The West End Fortnightly Club meets next Friday afternoon January 12 at Mrs. L. G. Burnett’s home on West Third Street.
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West End
L. G. Burnett
West Third Street
Shakespearean Lecture Recital Pleases Burlington Audience
Mrs. Charles Philip Funck of Burlington presented the fifth offering in the university lecture and entertainment series by the Federation of Women’s Clubs. She traced music in Shakespeare’s plays with authentic tunes and dances, offering a charming, informative program that delighted listeners. Mrs. Funck’s Desdemona Willow Song and other period pieces drew warm applause, accompanied by Mrs. W. F. Bishop on piano.
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Musser Public Library
Charles Philip Funck
Burlington
Federation of Womens Clubs
Shakespeare
W. F. Bishop
Hare Building Demonstrations Offer Skin Care Creams
Free demonstrations of Egyptian Velour Massage and Skin Food Cream advertised with a lady in attendance. Hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday January 8th and 9th. The advertisement seeks a lady agent to represent the product.
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Hare
Edward Healey Funeral Held at St Matthias Church
The funeral of Edward Healey was held at 10 o'clock this morning from St. Matthias church with Rev Father Leonard in charge. Burial followed at St Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Frank Spellman William Spellman Eddie Healey John Healey Andrew Healey and John Healey.
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Edward Healey
St. Matthias
Father Leonard
St. Mary's
Frank Spellman
William Spellman
Eddie Healey
John Healey
Andrew Healey
Guarantee for Tar Syrup Refund Offer
The undersigned pledges to refund the price of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 25 cent bottle is also guaranteed to prove satisfaction or money returned. Signers include G. A. Riemcke N. B. Barkalow Jno J Havercam D Nespen F T Theo Kuechmann.
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Greene’s
G. A. Riemcke
N. B. Barkalow
Jno
J. Havercam
D. Nespen
In a Glass Cage Governor Will Be Inaugurated
Ohio news reports a glass cage to house Governor-Elect Pattison during his inauguration. The 12 by 12 foot enclosure will be erected in Columbus with foot warmers provided for the unwell governor-elect.
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Ohio
Columbus
Pattison
Dominican Congress Halts Constitutional Guarantees
Dominican Congress votes to temporarily suspend constitutional guarantees across the republic in a decree issued January 6. The action centers on emergency powers and affects civil rights nationwide.
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Dominican Congress
San Domingo
Republic
Ninth Birthday Party for John Coster at East Fifth Street
John Coster celebrated his ninth birthday yesterday afternoon at his parents home on East Fifth Street. From 4 to 6 o'clock eight friends attended for games music and sociability. An elaborate supper followed. guests included Linda Hucke Hysle Hucke Florence Kranz Mari Kranz Myrtle Heinz Esther Heinz Edna Detthof and Lillian Detthof.
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John Coster
East Fifth Street
Linda
Hysle Hucke
Florence
Mari] Kranz
Myrtle
Esther Heinz
Edna
Lillian Detthof
Public Yeomen Installment Event at S t Hall
On Monday evening at the hall over Fisch and Sons store the Brotherhood of American Yeomen will hold a public installation and social session. Mr Elmer E Deel assistant grand foreman will attend and participate. Deel is well known in Muscatine among Woodmen for his long association with that order.
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Fisch & Sons
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Elmer E. Deel
Yeomen Hope Acquaintances Will Meet Him Again
A fragment notes Yeomen hoping that acquaintances will seize the chance to reconvene with him and renew their contact.
Mrs J L McColm Hosts Ladies Aid Meeting
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Episcopal church were hosted by Mrs. J L McColm at 110 East Fifth Street for a social session. Rev J W Potter spoke about his Colorado trip over the holidays. Refreshments were served and the afternoon was enjoyed.
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J. L. M’colm
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J.L. McColm
East Fifth Street
J. W. Potter
Colorado
Open Installation Visit By Local Knights In Davenport
A Davenport public installation of Olive Branch Lodge drew a regional delegation from the Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept. Returning attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M. Wilhite and daughter Sylvia along with several other local members and spouses.
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Davenport
Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept
Olive Branch Lodge
M. Wilhite
Sylvia
Louise Maisenbach
Hannah Maisenbach
John Zeak
Charles Knotl
Bowley
Henry Connor
McElroy
Bertie Thompson
Shaw
Hosteen
Estella Mills
Brockett
John Butler
St Mary Sewing Society Elects Officers After Social Session
St Marys Sewing society held a business and social session at its hall and enjoyed games and social converse. Rev J J Grieser treated the society to ice cream and cake. Officers elected for the term include President Miss Barbara Witte mann Vice president Mrs Anna Neff Secretary Mrs Mollie Meyers Treasurer Mrs Frank Braun.
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ST. Mary Sewing Society
St. Mary’s Sewing Society
J. J. Grieser
Barbara Wittemann
Anna Neff
Mollie Meyers
Frank Braun
Ejecta Chapter to Meet at Aieaans Hall Monday Evening
Ejecta Chapter No 32 O S will hold its regular session at Aieaans Hall on Monday evening January 8 at 7 30. The meeting will include installation of officers and refreshments.
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O. S
Woodmen Camp 106 Plans Initiation Tuesday Evening
Members of Muscatine camp No. 106 Modern Woodmen of America will hold an initiation next Thursday evening with full reports from the clerk.
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Muscatine Camp
No. 106
Modern Woodmen of America
Installation of Officers at Prairie Encampment No 4
Prairie Encampment No 4 J O O F installed officers last night. Catef patriarch A W Scott high priest C H Lemkau senior warden J P Diercks junior warden H Werner financial secretary M W Stirien recording secretary D B Mackenzie treasurer C H Gobble. Appointive officers to be named later. Monday evening installation in subordinate order No 4.
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Praiie
Catef
A. W. Scott
C. H. Lemkau
J. P. Diercks
H. Werner
M. W. Stirien
D. B. Macken
Zie
C. H. Gobble
Ladies Honor Miss Myrtle Flagg At Warner Home
Miss Mabel Warner hosted a card evening in honor of her guest Miss Myrtle Flagg of Louisiana Missouri. Miss Lada Smalley won ladies first honors and Verne Arnold took gentlemen’s first. An impromptu program featured music and readings by Gretchen Legler Gertrude Moynahan and Miss Flagg. Refreshments were served.
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Mabel Warner
Myrtle Flagg
Louisiana
Warner
Lada Smalley
Verne Arnold
Gretchen Legler
Gertrude Moynahan
Miss Flagg
Baptist Ladies Aid Elects Officers for Year
The Baptist Ladies Aid held its annual election yesterday afternoon. Officers elected: President Mrs. M. W. Stirien, Vice President Mrs. J. W. Morgan, Secretary Mrs. A. J. Kempton, Treasurer Mrs. George Porter. The treasurer reported a healthy year start.
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The
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Treasury
M. W. Stirien
J. W. Morgan
A. J. Kempton
George Porter
Ladies Aid Society Met at First Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. Much sewing was accomplished and attendees enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
First Presbyterian Church
Gospel Meeting At Y W C A Rooms
Gospel meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the Y W C A rooms located at 229 West Second Street. Local participants invite community members to attend and take part in the religious gathering.
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West Second
Citywide Invitation For Women And Girls Tomorrow
A notice invites all women and girls of the city to attend tomorrow afternoon at 3:50 oclock. The event aims to welcome participants and encourage community participation.
Miss Grace Griffin Hosts Saturday Evening Crad Club
The members of the Saturday evening crad club will be entertained tonight at the home of Miss Grace Griffin on West Fourth street.
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Crad Club
Miss Grace Griffin
West Fourth Street
Continental Rubber of America Incorporation News
Trenton New Jersey January 6 The Continental Rubber of America was incorporated here with an authorized capital of 30 million dollars. The company is to produce rubber and manufacture rubber material.
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Continental Rubber Company
Trenton
N. J
Continental Rubber of America
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Geo. Jones
Dunn
Illi
Nois
Kendall
Con
W.E. Kendall
West Second St
Royal Neighbors’ Sunshine Club
Mrs
Frank Bowman’s
Loren Huppert
Mary Healy
E. L. Healey
Creston
C. J. Custer
Chicago
Dr. C. Hendricks
Columbus Junction
L. P. Davidson
West Eighth Street
Rock Island
F. N. Wilcox
Egyptian Velour Mic. Co
G. M. Titus
Low
Ave
John Redmond
Walnut Street
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Cedar St
Iowa
F. S. Pentzer
Eass
Fisch Hall
Baptist Ladies Aid
Entertains Card Club
BIG Rubber Company
Ralerson Stores
MccDougall
McDougall
Neces
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