Majestic Theatre Next Week Features Alfreys and Films
The Majestic Theatre advertises refined vaudeville and the finest motion pictures this week headlined by the Alfrey Sisters singing and dancing. Moving pictures show Tonight and Tuesday including The Female Spy and a bull fight scene with Shakespeare Julius Caesar. Ladies souvenir matinees are Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. and a children's bargain matinee Saturday at 5c with admission 10c.
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Moving Pictures
Julius Caesar
Local Briefs On The Move For Visits And Travels
Local residents depart for Cedar Rapids Chicago Adair county and Oskaloosa as trips and visits unfold. J W Eells Henry Gettert James Murray Charles Haifleigh Katherine Breen Marie Breen Tony Breen D L Sopher M A Sopher Helen Heezen and Alden Hoover family news noted with Marsovan Turkey birth reported December 16.
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Alden Hoover
Marsovan
Turkey
Vandals Break Into Geneva Club House
Vandals broke into the Geneva Golf and Country Club house near the fair grounds between New Year’s Day and Sunday, destroying lockers and several golf sticks while damaging furnishings. Police were notified yesterday morning but have not located the perpetrators.
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Geneva Golf and Country Club
Fair Grounds
Old 1857 Map Found At Witich Firm In Davenport
An 1857 dated map was found this morning in the cellar of the Wit tich undertaking establishment. The curious artifact depicts the first government bridge crossing the Mississippi at Davenport with early railway engines, and is described as one of the oldest maps in the city.
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Wittich Undertaking Establishment
Mississippi River
Davenport
Deeds of Transfer Filed For Nicholas Town Lot Transfers
Deeds of transfer filed with the county recorder and transcribed for the Journal by G M Titus real estate agent 213 Iowa avenue James McNulty to Bridget McNulty are Lt 12 13 14 15 16 and 17 in block 68 also lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 in block 69 Consideration 1 00 William Vantayle et al to John A Dale lot No 7 in plat of outlet to F Nichols Addition to town of Nichols Consideration 2000
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County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Iowa Avenue
James McNulty
Bridget McNulty
William Vantayle
John A. Dale
Outlet
F. Nichols
Nichols
Special Services Begin Week With Evening Meetings
A four day series of evening services starts Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the Presbyterian church auditorium with Rev. L D Young preaching each night and a chorus choir leading. Cottage prayer meetings in morning sessions from 10 to 10 30 am are set for every ward with listed homes and leaders. Yesterday morning 260 people joined the church in a well attended ceremony.
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Presbyterian Church
L. D. Young
Presbyterian Church of Washington
First Ward
J. Legler
West Fourth
Srs. Legler
G. M. Titus
J. T. Martin
W. D. Hine
Walnut Street
Abbott
M. McGrew
Iowa Avenue
Madden
Third Ward
E. M. Warner
Mulberry Ave
J. N. Elliott
Fourth Ward
Josie Dumphy
Grandview Avenue
Nellie E. Robertson
Mrs Fay Forbes Dies At Home In Conesville
Mrs Fay Forbes, a well known Conesville resident, died at her home three miles west of town after contracting measles from her children. Her death occurred Sunday morning and came as a shock to a large circle of friends. She is survived by her husband and four sons, the youngest about five.
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Fay Forbes
Conesville
Here
No Game Wednesday Delays Muscatine vs Company C
Negotiations for a Wednesday basketball game between Muscatine and Company C failed as tourists’ heavy schedule kept soldiers from accepting the challenge. A series of games may occur in April.
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Musecatine
Company C
Soldier Boys
Fire destroys Fox Hutchinson yards in Iowa City blaze
Fire of unknown origin started in a box car on Rock Island tracks and spread to the Fox Hutchinson Lake company lumber yards. Three quarters of property was insured. Loss about 30000 dollars with about 25000 dollars insured. The blaze occurred Saturday in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Rock Island
Fox, Hutchinson & Lake Company
Adopt New System of Grading Pupils at High School
High School students will be graded by daily work and a semester examination in a trial set for next week. Shames family from Brighton and Colfax are mentioned in related notices. The W R C plans a 7 PM meeting at the hall to precede a Shelby Norman post program at 8. A nuptial announcement from St Marys Catholic Church notes Agnes Manthey and Frank Faux will marry.
Muscatine High School Implements New Grading System
A new grading system replaces regular tests and quarterly exams at Muscatine High School. Daily work and a final semester exam will determine grades. Principal R. M. Arey has prepared class standings, shared monthly with pupils, and will mail half year grades to parents. Half year exams run next Tuesday through Friday.
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Muscatine High School
R. M. Arey
Wedding Solemnized At Home Of Bride Brother
Emma Sarah Greenblatt and Max Rosenthal of Davenport were married last evening at Jacob Greenblatt’s home 704 East Fifth street Muscatine. The ceremony under a silk canopy featured a candle lit Jewish ring service with Rev. Joseph Bleeden officiating and local orchestra providing music. The couple will reside in Davenport after January 10 with many friends from Iowa and Illinois in attendance.
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Emma Sarah Greenblatt
Max Rosenthal
Davenport
Jacob Greenblatt
East Fifth Street
Joseph Bleeden
Muscatine
Art of Town
O. Shiller
Wellman
S. Rosenthal
Chicago
Albert Shiller
Rosa Stein
Des Moines
Sam Greenblatt
Marion Balking
Baltimore
Harry Gordon
Victor
H. Wilson
Albert Longwell
L. Friedman
Stella
Ruth Rosenthal
Jake Baker
Dave
Summit area home hosts a joyful gathering
The home of Mr. and Mrs. John O'Connor near Summit was the scene of a happy yesterday as friends were entertained. Music and singing were the pastimes of the evening and the hours were greatly enjoyed.
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John O'Connor
Summit
Hare Circle Members Invite Entertainment Event
Members of Colonel Hare Circle are reminded of the entertainment at G. A. R. hall tomorrow evening by Shelby Norman Post. All members are urged to attend.
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Colonel Hare
G. A. R. Hall
Shelby Norman Post
Major John Sewing Circle Meeting Planned
The Major John Sewing Circle will meet at Mrs. Mary Hoffman's home at 601 East Fourth Street tomorrow afternoon. All members are kindly requested to be present.
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Major John Sewing Circle
Mary Hoffman
East Fourth Street
Dorcas Society to Elect Officers at Wednesday Meeting
The Dorcas Society will hold a regular session on Wednesday at 2 o clock at Mrs Hagley s home on East Eleventh street. Annual election of officers will be conducted.
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Dorcas Society
Legion of Honor to Install New Officers Wednesday
Iowa Legion of Honor will install new officers at Redman hall on Wednesday evening January 8. A full attendance is desired and each member is asked to bring a friend.
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Iowa Legion of Honor
Redman Hall
Joint Meeting Planned by Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen
A joint session at Woodman Hall brings together Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen on Wednesday evening in January. The program includes officer installations for both groups, speeches by Mrs. Kate Dunker and Ed P. Ingham, and multiple musical and reading performances by the Thomas orchestra and ensemble.
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Modern Woodmen
Royal Neighbors
Kate Dunker
Ed P. Ingham
Thomas Orchestra
Mable Addleman
Emma Hoeff
Josephine Stirlen
Emma Nietzel
Marie Schmidt
Championship series opens tonight with Meteors vs Muscatine tourists
Chicago Meteors meet Muscatine tourists in the championship series opener. High interest and brisk seat sales as fans expect a record turnout. Doors open 7:00 p.m. with an 8:15 p.m. start. lineup lists Volger Fuller Kautz Lillibridge Williams Hayes Morgan. Meteors to arrive on the Firefly.
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Chicago
Volger
Fuller
Kautz
Lillibridge
Williams
Hayes
Morgan
Gifford Will Endows Hospital Ward For Poor
The Davenport Iowa will of Mrs Helen J Gifford probated allocates $20000 to endow a state university hospital ward for poor patients. The estate totals about $100000 with the remainder left to her sons.
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Davenport
Helen J. Gifford
State University Hospital
Supervisors Visit County Poor Farm and Official Papers Change
The Muscatine Herald loses official status as the county German paper Mageatine is no longer official. County supervisors meet at the courthouse review the poor farm and report satisfaction. The county designates Muscatine dailies and West Liberty Index as the three official papers.
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Muscatine
Engagement announced at wedding in Victor Iowa
The engagement of Miss Alene Greenblatt to Mr. Harry Gordon of Victor Iowa was announced last evening during the marriage of Miss Emma Greenblatt and M Rosenthal.
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Alene Greenblatt
Harry Gordon
Victor, Ia
Emma Greenblatt
M. Rosenthal
Ladies Auxiliary Y M C A meeting set for Jan seventh
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y M C A will hold their annual meeting at the Y on Tuesday January 7 at 3 o clock. All members and ladies interested are urged to be present.
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The
Mite Sewing Circle Moves Meeting to Wednesday
The Mite Sewing Circle will meet on Wednesday evening January 8 at the home of Mrs. John Miller on East Eighth Street instead of Thursday.
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Mite Sewing Circle
John Miller
East Eighth Street
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M to Install 1907 Officers
Regular communication set for Tuesday evening January 7 at 7 30. The officers for 1907 will be installed per order W. M.
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Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Twentieth Century Club to Meet at Mrs Stevenson’s Home
The Twentieth Century club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. J E Stevenson on West Fifth Street.
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Twentieth Century Club
J. E. Stevenson
West Fifth Street
Ladies of the Maccabees Plan Regular Meeting Tomorrow
The Ladies of the Maccabees will hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening at 7 30 at K P hall. A good attendance is desired.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
K. P. Hall
Senate and House Adjourn After Mallory Tribute
Washington observers note the senate and the house met briefly and adjourned out of respect for late Florida senator Mallory. The session focused on formalities and memorial rites rather than new business.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Mallory
Florida
Clergyman Rev. Dr James H. Crowell Dies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia pastor Rev. Dr. James H. Crowell, a prominent Presbyterian clergyman, has died in Philadelphia on January 6.
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Philadelphia
James H. Crowell
Garst Loyalist Stands Firm on Tariff Platform
Friends of Lieutenant Governor Garst defend his stance on tariffs, insisting he has never wobbled and remains firmly aligned with his platform.
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Davenport
Garst
No Coffin Made Large Enough For Him
John F. Janup, a 57 year old farmer from Kewanee Illinois weighing 470 pounds and known as the biggest man in Illinois has died. Funeral arrangements are delayed because no casket large enough to hold him can be found and a special order must be made.
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Kewanee
Ill
John F. Janup
Illinois
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Marie Breen
Tony
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Springfield
M. A. Sopher
Oskaloosa
Helen Heezen
Grinnell
Ita
Geneva Club
Reinemund
E. Third St
Ton
Towa City
Fox, Hutchinson and Lake Company
Wellville
Amoskeag
Torchon
Lonsdale
TOBEN
Malone ,Co
St. Mary's Catholic Church
J. I. Grieser
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Frank Faux
CERS
Woodman Hall
Terest
Board of County Supervisors
Court House
Stewart Roz
Wood
RicQuesten & Sawyer Co
Hig Life
Collee
Geo. Eiiman
Fi. F. Barnard
Jewes E S
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