Muscatine Deanery closes with Bishop Morrison urging fund drive
The Muscatine Deanery of the Episcopal church concluded two days of sessions in Burlington led by Bishop Theodore N. Morrison who urged clergy to raise $50,000 for the episcopate fund. Speakers included Rev W C Hengen and Mrs Gertrude Cole with talks on parish difficulties and Sunday school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Episcopal Church
Burlington
Theodore N. Morrison
Iowa
W. C. Hengen
Ottumwa
Dean Rudd
Fort Madison
Woman's Auxiliary
Gertrude Cole
Clinton
Major Mahon
Katharine Arthur
Cedar Rapids
Morrison
W. D. Williams
Second operation saves Atalissa youth after Besley’s lake drowning
Richard Watters of Atalissa lr narrowly escaped drowning on July 4 1908 at Besley’s lake where three friends died. Yesterday at Hershey hospital doctors removed five ribs from his left side in a severe operation. He is progressing and expected to recover.
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Richard Watters
Atalissa, Lr
Besley’s Lake
Hershey Hospital
Pneumonia After Measles Fatal for Four-Year-Old
Gertrude Steahr died last night at her grandmother's home on Grover Street from pneumonia following measles. The four year old girl, daughter of Henry Steahr who moved to Raymond, Washington, recently after her mother had died, passed away shortly after midnight.
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Gertrude Steahr
Steahr
Grover Street
Henry Steahr
Raymond, Wash
Mrs Lilly Rowland Tli Stricken With Typhoid Fever
Mrs Lilly E Rowland and her son Elbert of 915 Fuller street were rushed to Bellevue hospital with typhoid contracted while attending the late Mrs William Mesher. The Mesher children, now at Hershey hospital, are listed as convalescent by Dr Cal W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly E. Rowland
Elbert
Fuller Street
Bellevue Hospital
Rowland
William Mesher
Mesher
Hershey Hospital
Cal. W. Smith
Local Muscatine Group Heads Southwest By Train
A party of Muscatine residents led by the Paul Land company left the city on No. 61 for the southwest. In Kansas City other locals will join, forming a special train to Corpus Christi and other Gulf Coast cities. Passengers include Ray Meyers Ed Paul Jacob Grimm Frank Bayne Frank Sissel William Rathand Henry Bowman A L Roderick Dick Campbell Jacob Grimm Clinton Baer Charles Stone and C W Benshoof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Land Company
Southwest
Kansas City
Corpus Christi
Gulf Coast
Ray Meyers
Fairfield
Ed. Paul
Fairport
Jacob Grimm
Sweetland Center
Frank Bayne
Seventy-Six Township
Frank Sissel
William Rathand
Henry Bowman
A. L. Roderick
Winfield
Dick Campbell
Fulham Avenue
Clinton Baer
West Sixth Street
Charles Stone
C. W. Benshoof
W R C installs officers after G A R service
After Shelby Norman Post G A R installed officers last evening the Women s Relief Corps held installation services. Mrs Susan J Stanwood of Iowa City acted as installing officer and spoke on W R C work. Mrs Sarah Fox, local president, was re elected and thanked members for excellent work. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman Post
Women’s Relief Corps
Susan J. Stanwood
Iowa City
Stanwood
Sarah Fox
Westminster Guild Examines The Cross and the Crescent
Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian church met last evening to study The Cross and the Crescent. Papers read included The Crusades by Miss Helen Coe, Raymond Lull by Miss Gertrude Rogers, and The Advance of the Cross by Miss Jarboe, reviewed by Miss Ella Reuling. The next meeting is set for January 19 at the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Helen Coe
Raymond Lull
Gertrude Rogers
Jarboe
Ella
Special Prayer Service at Baptist Church This Evening
In observance of the week of prayer a special service will be held at the Baptist church this evening. Rev J B Smith the pastor will speak on Hinderances to Prayer and special music will be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. B. Smith
Farmer’s letter touts Grape-Nuts benefit in digestion and energy
A farmer shares a testimonial praising Grape-Nuts and Postum for curing chronic indigestion. He reports a 6 lb gain in four weeks, clearer brain and stronger nerves, and better sleep. The letter, from Battle Creek based Postum Co., emphasizes a starch-avoidant diet for well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An _ Iils
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Annual Election Held by Degree of Honor Industrial
The Degree of Honor Industrial held its annual election at Yeoman hall yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Fessler as president and Mrs. Stapleton as vice president. Other officers named were Mrs. Alice Judisch secretary and Mrs. Albina Plate treasurer. Refreshments followed. The next hosted event will be January 19 by Mrs. Stapleton of East Seventh Street. The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club met yesterday with Mrs. Mary Meyers at 408 East Seventh Street for sewing and social time. The next Sunshine session will be January 19 at Mrs. Frank Nevitt’s, East Sixth Street.
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Degree of Honor Industrial
Yeoman Hall
Fred Fessler
Stapleton
Alice Judisch
Albina Plate
East Seventh Street
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club
Mary Meyers
Frank Nevitt
East Sixth Street
Mercy and Help Sewing Society Meeting Notice
The Mercy and Help Sewing Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Molly Hoffman home 513 East Fourth Street. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy and Help Sewing Society
Molly Hoffman
East Fourth Street
Detective In Burlington Strike Labeled Near Death
Creston Iowa January 6 J W Stanbridge a veteran Burlington railroad detective lies near death after his throat was cut by Charles Rowe a prominent local farmer following a dispute earlier in the evening Rowe is well known in the community and was taken into custody after the attack at the scene of the crime at a local residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
J. W. Stanbridge
Burlington
Charles Rowe
Rowe in custody after knife attack on Stanbridge
Rowe, accused of attempted murder, reportedly argued with Stanbridge who denied a gun threat. The detective choked, Rowe slashed the coat and cut Stanbridge’s neck with a heavy pocket knife. Stanbridge is hospitalized. Rowe remains in custody on charges with physicians hopeful for recovery.
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Rowe
Stanbridge
Assault and Battery Case Sparks Jury Trial Demand
Mrs Kellenberger faces an assault and battery charge that sparked a courtroom controversy in Justice H S Howes court as she seeks a jury trial. Deputy game warden Claude Fisher was trying to arrest her husband on an illegal fishing case when she allegedly greeted him with a club. The jury panel includes Edward Henneker John Radcliff William Mathis Henry Haney F A Stanley and John Korg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellenberger
H. S. Howe
Claude Fisher
Edward Henneker
John Radcliff
William Mathis
Henry Haney
F. A. Stanley
John Korg
Inhaler Ad Teases Quick Relief for Complete Outfit
An advertisement touts a full outfit priced at $1.00 with a hard rubber inhaler included. It promises relief in five minutes, urging readers to “breathe it in” through the inhaler.
Slaughter's Candy Store Serves Refreshments to Friends
Local note describes Slaughter's Candy Store offering refreshments to friends. The brief highlights casual service and social gathering at the shop.
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Slaughter’s
Slaughter’s Candy Store
E. Second Street
April Fools: Girl’s Birthdate Sparks Floreoent Confusion
A wife declares her birth date as April 2 while her husband notes he believed she was born April 1. She retorts that the public might be misled by the florid flourish of the tale.
New temperance post cards offer gems of worth
A. T. Cook Seedsman Hyde Park N Y advertises new temperance post cards priced at 40c for 25c. Each order includes a premium coupon and a free seed catalog. Ab unlike all others, these cards promise value and novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Cook
Seedsman
Hyde Park, N. Y
Canton firm lands steel furnishings contract for new courthouse
The Canton Art and Metal Company of Canton Ohio won the contract for steel furnishings at the new courthouse. Total cost about 5100 dollars. Their bid was roughly 800 dollars lower than rivals, with most manufacturers represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Art and Metal Company
Canton
New Court House
Board of Supervisors
Canton Company
America
See Stirlen for a good fire insurance policy
Local advisory note promotes Stirlen as an insurance contact for fire coverage. Information includes a phone contact 446 X for inquiries and policy details.
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Stirlen
Inhalation for Catarrh Touted by Dr Smith
Dr. Cal W. Smith promotes inhalation as a treatment for catarrh. The report highlights his method and its stated benefits for nasal and throat congestion.
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Cal. W. Smith
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Theodore Morrison
Grover
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Lilly Rowland Tli
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Farmer Stars Detective
the Batterson Stores
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Muscatine County Court House
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Frank Bowman
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West Eighth Street
George Meerdink
Sycamore Street
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