Local Sleepy-Eye Shop Offers Boots and House for Sale
Local items advertise Frank Bowman selling harnesses cheap and a fine new house for sale by F. S. Pentzer at 109 East Second Street. Wilson's Shoe Store promotes a big clearance on warm lined shoes with low prices and a sale on children's slippers. A Muscatine property on Maple Ave near Mulberry is highlighted as a great bargain.
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F. S. Pentzer
East Second St
Wilson's Shoe Store
Muscatine
Maple Ave
Mulberry
S. Pentzer
Cold Spell Broken as Thermometer Rises
The cold snap ended after two days as temperatures warmed from ten degrees below zero to about six above. Weather observer Mrs. J. P. Walton notes the shift with last night’s low and today’s higher reading.
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Muscatine
J. P. Walton
Central Athletic Club to Meet Muscatine College Five
Central Athletic Club faces Muscatine College Five at the Muscatine Business College gymnasium this evening. Both teams have improved lately and a fast pace is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Business College
Central Athletic Club
College
New County Physician Dr Beveridge Elected by Supervisors
Dr. T. F. Beveridge was Wednesday afternoon elected county physician by the board of supervisors and will immediately assume the duties of the office.
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Beveridge
T. F. Beveridge
Board of Supervisors
Funeral for C. H. Terry Held at Greenwood Chapel
The funeral services for C. H. Terry were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon from Greenwood chapel with Rev. J. N. Elliott of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
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C. H. Terry
Greenwood Chapel
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Wife of Salvation Army Man Succumbs to Heart Trouble
Cecelia Jensen wife of Ensign Peter Jensen Salvation Army officer dies at Hershey hospital age 20 from heart failure She was born in Norway 1888 came to America three years ago married February 3 1908 at William A Sunday Memorial tabernacle Funeral in Stanhope Iowa where burial will occur Survived by husband daughter and several Scandinavian relatives.
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Peter Jensen
Salvation Army Post
Hershey Hospital
Ensign
Norway
Cecelia Jensen
America
Ensign Jensen
Salvation Army
William A. Sunday Memorial Tabernacle
Colonel Marshall
Chicago
Scandinavia
Rev
H. Light
United Brethren Church
Stanhope
Champions Hose Company to Celebrate Thirtieth Fourth Anniversary
The Champions Hose Hook and Ladder company marks its 34th anniversary with an evening gathering at Sycamore street quarters. Mayor Schmidt will speak and present service certificates to Hartman, 20 years. Brown, 20. Kern, 20. Gerndt Jr., 10. Bretz, 20. Maurath, 10. Hagerman, 10. An oyster supper and dancing follow with Vanatta Orchestra.
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Champions Hose, Hook and Ladder Company
Sycamore Street
George B. Hartman
George Brown
Charles Kern
Julius Gerndt, Jr
William A. Bretz
John Maurath
Edward Hagerman
Vanatta_ orchestra
Passes Away After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Theodore Becker of 607 West Sixth street Muscatine died at 7 15 this morning after an extended illness due to a tumor and complications. She was born December 12 1849 in Muscatine and married Theodore Becker about 188? with eight children born. six predeceased her. Surviving are her husband and son George and daughter Lizzie, two brothers John Hansmire and Henry Hansmire, and sister Mrs Henrietta Keef er. Funeral Monday at 9 from St Matthias Catholic church with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
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Theodore Becker
West Sixth Street
Bellevue Hospital
Julia Hansmire
Muscatine
Henrietta Keefer
St. Joseph, Mo
St. Matthias Catholic Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Benefit at Family Theatre Postponed
The benefit event at the Family Theatre was postponed to next Thursday due to bad weather. The show aims to raise funds for earthquake victims in Italy with 25 percent of proceeds donated to the Muscatine Red Cross, hoping for full houses to swell the relief fund.
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Family Theatre
Red Cross
Muscatine
Muscatine Relief Fund
Durkee Injured After Slip at Work Route
W C Durkee of Fletcher avenue was badly injured when he slipped and fell on the way to Roach and Musser's at 5 AM. He lay unconscious about an hour, his hands were frozen, and he was taken home for medical care in serious condition.
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W. C. Durkee
Fletcher Avenue
Roach and Musser’s
Mr. Durkee
Home made dandruff cure amid cheap patent remedies
A simple home mixture using Beta-Quinol and alcohol promises to cure dandruff and prevent hair loss faster and cheaper than store bought preparations. Mixed with warm water and applied daily for a week then weekly, it allegedly makes hair soft and glossy.
Prescription for Stomach Troubles Remedy
Sufferers of indigestion sour stomach belching and dyspepsia are advised to have a druggist mix Prosene Compound one ounce Compound Tincture of Cinchona one ounce Sherry Wine half a pint. Take a teaspoonful in water before meals. Reported to be marvelous in effect.
Prisoners Tunnel To Freedom In Zero Weather
Forty five inmates escaped the Oklahoma City jail last night through a tunnel. All but three returned voluntarily, saying they preferred prison to freedom in the extreme cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Fire damages Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago
Fire at the Pacific Garden Mission on Custom House Court and Van Buren Street caused about 3000 dollars in damage last evening. Firemen checked the blaze before it could spread to adjacent offices and department stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Garden
Chicago
Benefit Dinner and Emancipation Program at Woodmen Hall
One hundred dinners were served at Woodmen Hall by Bethel A M E church ladies this noon with proceeds to the institution. An evening supper runs 5 to 7 and at 8 a program marks emancipation proclamation day featuring W M Williams of Davenport with whistling and monologue, plus jubilees and southern melodies by a quartet and soloists.
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Woodman Hall
the Bethel A. M. E. Church
Abraham Lincoln
W. M. Williams
Davenport
Whitemore Takes Temporary Charge of Sioux City Y M C A
James A. Whitemore, religious work secretary for Iowa, was appointed temporary general secretary of the Sioux City Y.M.C.A. He accepts as an accommodation to the association which is having trouble securing a suitable secretary.
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Sioux City
James A. Whitemore
Iowa
Whitemore
Sioux City Association
Poison Becomes Cause Of Drake University Death
Des Moines records show Dean Frederick Howard died from poison after Thanksgiving at Drake University. Dr. Howe, appointed by Coroner Iver G. Newlin, found no suspect and noted Howard’s sudden illness after dinner with a friend discovering his death next morning. His behavior had been notably erratic.
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Des Moines
Howe
Iver G. Newlin
Dean Frederick Howard
Drake University
Howard
Dean Howard
Queen faces pressure to cease relief work
In Rome on January 7, physicians warn the queen she must stop relief efforts or risk becoming a nervous wreck amid her extremely nervous state. The Italian ship Bayern, equipped with food and medical supplies by Griscom, sails from Civita Vecchia today for the earthquake region.
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Rome
Bayern
Griscom
Civita
Vechia
Relatives Learn Mother Safe After Italian Earthquake
Three Corso brothers of Iowa City learn their mother Ig nacia Corso at age 85 survived the Italian earthquake and escaped injury. Her home near Palermo withstood the quake and only dishes rattled, easing months of worry for Joseph, Michael, and Tony.
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Iowa City
Joseph
Michael
Tony Corso
Italy
Ignacia Corso
Palermo
Corsos
White Haired and Feeble, Fined $1000 in Chicago Conspiracy
Chicago, Jan. 7. Moses D. Brown aged 83, said to be Chicago’s oldest practicing attorney, was fined $1000 after conviction for conspiracy to murder widow Annie Nolan to gain her property. Austin F. Kelly and Ruth E. McLaughlin were sentenced to indeterminate penitentiary terms. McLaughlin, Brown’s stenographer, served as nurse to Nolan who survived an attempted poisoning. All were released on bail pending appeal for a new trial.
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Chicago
Moses D. Brown
Austin F. Kelly
Ruth E. McLaughlin
Brown
Annie Nolan
Miss McLaughlin
Repents Her Crime in Iowa Family Tragedy
Rockwell City Iowa January 7 Mrs A J Powell who killed her two younger children shot a third and herself is alive with fair prospects of full recovery The oldest boy also likely to recover The youngest boys funeral is set for today Illinois relatives of the family are arriving The killer expresses repentance for the others but desires death for herself
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Rockwell City
A. J. Powell
Illinois
Braunworth's Warm Shoes Promise Comfort for All
A brief ad proclaims Our Guarantee for warm dry feet with Braunworth's shoes. It boasts temperature or distance unlimited, emphasizing the product's comfort and reliability for every wearer.
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Braunworth
Iowa City Faces Severe Cold Wave and Frozen Ears
In Iowa City on January 7 the city wrestles with the worst cold spell of the season. Dozens report frozen ears and noses while doctors treat victims, including Dr. H J Prentiss and Miss Mil dred Coulter. Names listed include Channing Moon Matthias Sample George Mocha M Sheark Horace Towner Stanton Sherman George Wright Walter Spaulding and Miss Marie Liska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
H. J. Prentiss
Channing Moon
Matthias Sample
George Mocha
M. Sheark
Horace Towner
Stanton Sherman
George Wright
Walter Spaulding
Marie Liska
Indians Added To Schedule For Haw keyes Basketball
Iowa City on January 7 reports that the Haskell Indians have been added to the Ss. U. S. basketball schedule. Maurice Kent, former Iowa star, coaches the red men the Feb. 2 game will be on the local floor and expected to draw a large crowd as the first battle with a tribal team for the Hawkeyes.
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Iowa City
Haskell Indians
Ss. U. S
Red
Maurice Kent
Iowa
Braves
Hawkeyes
Froehner Fuller Nuptials At St Matthias In Muscatine
Marie Froehner and Charles B Fuller Jr were married at St Matthias Catholic Church in Muscatine. The ceremony was performed by Rev F J Leonard with music by Miss Rose Fayle and Mrs Fred Kopp. After mass the couple hosted a breakfast at their Mulberry Avenue home and will reside there.
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Ffroehner-Fuller
ST. Matthias
St.Matthias Catholic Church
Marieroehner
Charles B. Fuller
F. J. Leonard
Leonard M. Fuller
Vincent Fuller
Walter King
Rose Fayle
Fred Kopp
Miss Fayle
Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine
Will Froehner
Orange Street
C. B. Fuller
Gerdts Grau Ceremony United Nellie Gerdts and Harry Grau
Last evening at the Gerdts home Miss Nellie E Gerdts and Harry H Grau were married by Rev J Jans of the German Evangelical church. A wedding supper for about fifty relatives followed the ceremony. The groom works as a glazier in San Francisco and the couple will spend three weeks in Los Angeles before settling there.
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Gerdts-Grau
Nellie E. Gerdts
Harry H. Grau
J. Jans
German Evangelical Church
Gerdts
Twelfth Night Kitchen Shower For Miss Caroline Metzger
A festive gathering at Miss Stella Wilson’s West Fourth Street home celebrated Twelfth night with Trinity Episcopal choir boys and St. Katherine's Guild members. Milford Guthrie and Enola Snyder were named King and Queen, and a star illumination triggered a kitchen shower prize of utensils for Miss Caroline Metzger, soon to wed Rev. A I Boss.
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Caroline Metzger
Stella Wilson
West Fourth Street
Trinity Episcopal Church
St. Katherine’s Guild
Milford Guthrie
Enola Snyder
Caroline Metzeer
Rev
A. I. E. Boss
Regular Convocation and Webb Council Meeting Notice
Regular convocation of Washington Chapter No. 4, R. A. M., Friday evening January 8, 1909 at 7 30 p m. Per order H P Immediately after closing the chapter Webb Council No. 18 will convene in regular assembly Per order T I M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Webb Council No. 18
Kensington Club Set Regular Meet At Church Parlors
The A. B. Kensington Club will hold a regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at the church parlors. Mesdames S. Amlong D. Young William Wallace and Andrew Long will serve as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kensington Club
Mesdames S. Amlong
D. Young
William Wallace
Andrew Long
Pythian Sisters lodge installs officers and hosts supper
The Pythian Sisters lodge held its installation of officers on Wednesday evening. Incoming officers were installed by Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis and the new leaders hosted a supper for the local temple members at 6 o clock yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters Lodge
Elizabeth Ellis
Ladies' Aid to Hold Afternoon Sewing Meeting
The Ladies' Aid society of the German M E church will hold only an afternoon business meeting and sewing at the church Friday due to severe cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Homesteaders Industrial Meeting Postponed to Jan 13
The meeting with Mrs. E. C. Ingraham was postponed from yesterday afternoon to next Wednesday January 13 at the same location.
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E. C. Ingraham
Maennercher Ladies Entertained at Mrs Rosenmund Home
A small gathering of Maennercher Ladies took place at the home of Mrs. Charles Rosenmund located at 1163 H shey avenue this afternoon.
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Charles Rosenmund
St Matthias Industrial Members Meet Tomorrow Afternoon
The members of St Matthias Industrial will meet tomorrow afternoon at the school hall to discuss upcoming activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthias
Officers Install Major John Ciick Chapter Ceremony
The Major John Ciick chapter will install its officers on Wednesday evening January 13, with a formal installation ceremony and reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ciick
Pretty Home Wedding at Negus Residence
Miss Eva Negus and Jacob Early Radebaugh wed in a simple ring ceremony at the Negus home three miles north of the city. Rev J N Elliott officiated as lilies of the valley and a large wedding bell framed the archway. A supper followed the ceremony. The couple plans to reside with the groom’s parents in Fruitland township.
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Negus
Eva Negus
Jacob Early Radebaugh
John Negus
J. N. Elliott
First Presbyterian Church
Radebaugh
Charles Radebaugh
Fruitland Township
Muscatine
M Colm Davis Nuptials Set for January Twenty Seventh
Invitations announce the wedding of Miss Aileen Davis to Charles P. McColm of Muscatine at the Davis home in Hamilton Canada on January 27 at Central Presbyterian Church at three then a reception at the Waldorf Hotel. McColm active in Pearl button manufacturing with McKee Bliven. plans to reside in this city.
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M'Colm-Davis
Aileen Davis
Charles P. McColm
Muscatine
William R. Davis
Hamilton
Canada
Central Presbyterian Church
Waldorf Hotel
MacColm
McKee & Bliven Company
MecColm
Royal Neighbors Aid Society Elects Officers
The Royal Neighbors Aid society held its annual meeting at Mrs. Henry Heinz home on East Seventh street. Officers elected include President Mrs. Flora Dunker Vice President Mrs. Kate East Treasurer Mrs. Kate Parvin and Secretary Mrs. Anna Heinz. The next meeting is set for February 3 at Mrs. Rachael Freeman’s home at Eighth and Poplar.
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Royal Neighbors Aid Society
Henry Heinz
East Seventh Street
Flora Dunker
Kate East
Kate Parvin
Anna Heinz
Rachael Freeman
Eighth and
Poplar Streets
Overman Couple Observes 51st Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Overman of 1405 North Mulberry observe their 51st anniversary at home with family. Their children Mrs. G. A. Moore of West Liberty Mrs. William Nabor of Atalissa and Mrs. T. F. Beveridge of this city attend along with Mr. Moore Mr. Nabor and Dr. Beveridge. The couple’s many friends in the city extend wishes for more happy anniversaries.
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Cyrus Overman
North Mulberry Avenue
Colonel Hare Circle to Install Officers at G A R Hall
Members of Colonel Hare Circle are urged to attend at the G A R hall Friday evening at 7 30 for a short business session and the installation of officers. All Shelby Norman Post members are invited. Robert B Baird, newly elected commander, will act as installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hare
G. A. R. Hall
Shelby Norman Post
Robert B. Baird
Epworth League Plans District School Event
The Epworth League of the First Methodist church will host a Distreekt Skule at the church parlors tomorrow evening. An excellent program is being arranged and refreshments will be served. A general invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E
Comus Dancing Club Social Tonight at Muscatine Launch
Members of the Comus Dancing club will enjoy an evening social at the Muscatine Launch club this evening. The event promises light entertainment and fellowship for attendees in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comus Dancing Club
Muscatine
Sugar cane replaces bread as staff in Lippincott’s Magazine
In this Neat aphorism from Lippincott's Magazine a debate over everyday staples is settled with a witty line: though bread is often called the staff of life, here sugar is presented as the cane that creates it.
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Lippincott’s Magazine
In Doubt Does Your Husband Ever Swear Quote
Quote from Browning's Magazine about whether a husband swears, with a response about not accompanying him on the golf course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Biscuffe Gold Meda Flour Delights
A playful note boasts splendid biscuffe with Gold Meda flour, featuring berry hints and rich flavor notes. The casual message invites tasting and enjoyment of a homemade pastry idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos
Sires and sons in high places and famed figures
Winston Churchill carries a cane to church on his wedding day while Secretary Wilson resigns as president of the American Forestry Association. W S Harvey of Philadelphia and New York will succeed him. The Duke of the Abruzzi plans to climb Mount Everest next spring, a perilous ascent. Lieutenant Calvin P. Titus resigns from the army, after fame as the first allied soldier to scale Pekin’s walls. Switchman James Giblin of Jersey City retires at seventy after 35 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Ambassador Bryce reports memory experiments and rapid recall of Homer, Virgil, and Milton. Joseph Rowley “Taffy” of Trilby dies in England. he was a Flintshire magistrate and once a noted Paris student athlete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Wilson
American Forestry Association
W. S. Harvey
Philadelphia
New York
Abruzzi
Mount
Everest
Calvin P. Titus
Army
Titus
Pekin
James Thomas Giblin
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bryce
Homer
Virgil
Milton
Taffy
George du Maurier
du Maurier
Whistler
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Dennee Lichner
Cochran
Ace
Sawyertz
Fearis
Garrett Lichner
Frank Bowman
Slaughter'’s
Stirlen
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Wilson’s Shoe Store
Business College
NEW County
Charles Horton Terry
Greenwood
Stanhope, Ia
Pany Quarters
Schmidt
Mission
Billy
Woodmen Hall
Wm. J. Watson
Iowa Ave
U. B. Missionary Society
United Brethren Missionary Society
Wilsonsher
New Hebredes
Nina Fisher
J. G. Payton
Sierra Leon
Dennis Stapleton
A. J. Neidig
L. Miller
William Geller
Catherine Mull
A. A. Keath
Ethel Riemcke
Hazel Keath
Red and Staff
Winninger Bros
Sires and Sons
First Congregational Church
Blackwell
Cherry Street
Mary Tohm
Isett Ave
Park Place
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Zia
Cook, Musser & Co
State
M. Musser
Cook
B. Cook
E. C. Stocker
Mgr. Siavings
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