Local News Roundup of Travels and Illness
Mrs. Joseph Pomroy remains ill at home on Smalley avenue while Miss Martha Meier heads to Burlington for visits. Henry Gettert is able to be about the house today. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Wheeler leave for Arkansas and other southern states for Mrs. Wheeler’s health. Raymond M. Bitzer travels through Canada and the western U S, then departs for Colorado to join the Rock Island Railroad as an operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pomroy
Smalley Avenue
Henry Gettert
M. W. Wheeler
Arkansas
Raymond M. Bitzer
Canada
United States
Muscatine
Colorado
Rock Island Railroad Company
Brown brings new laughs to Majestic on Second Street
The black comedian Brown returns for a short engagement at the Majestic theatre drawing hundreds to the pretty play house on Second Street. A strong program this week includes the Fay Sisters and high quality moving pictures, notably the ride of Paul Revere.
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Brown
Majestic Theatre
Second Street
The
Majestic
Fay Sisters
Paul Revere
Muscatine Basketball Subscription Fund Grows
Donations continue for the Muscatine basketball team fund with $130 received last night and about $200 total by press time. Prominent citizens contributed voluntary gifts as the subscription list expands further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Meteors Return Home After Loss to Muscatine
The Chicago Meteors basketball team departed for Chicago at 2:30 this morning after their defeat by Muscatine. Local fans formed friendships with the players and organizers hope to schedule a return game in the future.
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Chicago
City
Chicago Meteors
Muscatine
Pullmans Crash Through Trestle Near Atlanta
The Collver special wreck last night left three dead and about 200 passengers scattered in Atlanta hotels. Mrs Imma Hoover Miss Florence Studebaker and R W Griswold are in critical condition with several others bruised. Heavy car construction limited fatalities and injuries.
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Atlanta
Collver
Southern Railroad
Imma Hoover
Cleveland
Florence A. Studebaker
R. W. Griswold
Ashtabila
Receivers Appointed for Great Western Railroad
Judge Sanborn names A. B. Stickney Co. and A. J. Smith of St. Paul as receivers for the Great Western railroad on the afternoon of January 8.
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St. Paul
Sanborn
A. B
East Hill Woman Severely Injured Falling on Steps
Mrs. Mary Jeanson of Beach home on river road was seriously hurt after slipping on stairs in darkness. Her right ankle fractured and she suffered head and shoulder bruises after striking a door. Dr. Beveridge attended. doctors fear outcome due to her age. East Hill locals note Tri M club meeting with no action taken and a January 14 next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jeanson
River Road
T. F. Beveridge
Tri M Club
Park Avenue M. E
East Hill
Inefficiency of Dutch Army Triggers Cabinet Resignation
The nine member Dutch cabinet has resigned after army estimates were defeated in the second chamber. The opposition argued the army cost was excessive, while clericals favor a election fought on military issues rather than universal suffrage.
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Council of Ministers
Muscatine Basketball Team Plans Extensive Western Trip
Manager Walter Kautz confirms a long western tour for Muscatine which starts tomorrow at 10 15 am and lasts about three months. Over forty contracts are signed with games in Des Moines Sioux City Lincoln Kansas City Denver and many Cal and Ore cities, plus stops in Utah, Montana and British Columbia.
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Walter Kautz
Muscatine
Des Moines
West
Southwest
California
Northwest
Lincoln
Nab
Kansas City
Lawrence
Kan
Concordia
Glasco
Salina
Newton
Lindsborg
Denver
Colo
Golden
Ft. Collins
Longmont
Boulder
Greeley
Cheyenne
Wyo
Laramie
Logan
Utah
Salt Lake City
Provo City
Long Beach
Cal
Whittier
Santa Barbara
Watsonville
Santa Cruz
Stockton
Berkeley
Seu
Oregon
Ashland
Portland
Salem
Washington
Spokane
Seattle
Muscatine Lads
British Columbia
Bellingham
Vancouver
Montana
Butte
Billings
Missoula
Uwozeman
Wyoming
Commercial League Schedule Arranged For Basketball Season
The local Y M C A stage the Commercial Basketball League opening with six teams. Schedule lists January 9 and running weekly through February 19 with matchups including Button Cutters Printers Huttig South Muscatine Kautz Clerks.
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Button Cutters
Huttig
South Muscatine
Kautz
Clerks
Printers
Huttigs
Muscatine Pair Reported Wed in Chicago
Chicago dispatch says William Lease of Muscatine and Miss Daisy Bell of Muscatine obtained a marriage license in Chicago on January 8 and may be married. Bell denies wedlock asserting she was visiting Rock Island. Lease could not be reached for confirmation.
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Chicago, Ill
William Lease
Muscatine
Daisy Bell
Barnlett Street
Miss Bell
Rock Island
Mr. Lease
J. R. Ellis
Walnut Street
Lease
Mr. Ellis
Prison terms begun for Savannah harbor embezzlement
Benjamin D. Greene and John F. Gaynor were moved to the federal penitentiary in Atlanta to serve four year sentences for embezzling government funds tied to Savannah harbor work, ending their jail stay in Macon Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Gaynor
Macon
Benjamin D. Greene
John F. Gaynor
Atlanta
Federal
Savannah Harbor
Y M C A Juniors Sail for Rock Island Game
The local Y M C A junior basketball team leaves for Rock Island for a first regular contest against a fast junior association squad. Key players Cummins Elliott Kautz Randall and Munn form the lineup with Johnson out. Indoor tests and athletic stunts highlight the evening program at the Y M C A gym with many spectators expected.
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Rock Island
Arrows
Meteors
Johnson
Cummins
Elliott
Kautz
Randall
Munn
Despondent man cuts artery and dies in Batavia
Fairfield Iowa January 8 Special Robert Armstrong sixty from Batavia cut an artery in his wrist and bled to death. Ill health was the cause of his deed leaving a family. Henry Herald aged 65 dropped dead of heart failure here today.
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Fairfield
Robert Armstrong
Batavia
Henry Herald
Clever detective work catches man in court
Isaiah Saunders located a thief through vigilant searching after missing tools from his box. He traced the culprit to Arthur Neese, who admitted guilt and received a fifteen day sentence. A rip saw, level, hammer, rabbet plane, and square remain missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Walnut
Third Streets
Arthur Neese
Neese
Crothers Inaugurated Governor Urges Voter Reform
Judge Austin L. Crothers was sworn in as Maryland governor in Annapolis. In his inaugural address he urged passage of a measure to eliminate the Negro voter as a political factor and an element of power within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Austin L. Crothers
Crothers
Winter Socials and Visits in South Cedar
Misses Maude and Clara Rockafellow spent Sunday with Miss Artie Gates of West Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Whitacre from West Liberty visited Mr. and Mrs. Delos Morris. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Scott and son Lester of West Liberty called on H. H. Rockafellow. Miss Hannah Longbotham returned to Davenport after Christmas with family.
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South Cedar
Maude
Clara Rockafellow
Artie Gates
West Liberty
Ray Whitacre
Delos Morris
J. M. Scott
Lester
H. H. Rockafellow
Hannah Longbotham
Davenport
Digestive Aids and Pre-digested Foods Benefit Glandular Health
A brief note explains that pre-digested foods support digestion by easing absorption and helping enzymes work efficiently. It highlights how certain formulations may aid digestion for sensitive individuals and improve nutrient uptake.
Eastern Mail Delayed by Rock Island Wreck at Silvis
Train No. 17 the Rock Island fast mail derailed in Silvis at 6 15 this morning. No injuries reported though traffic halted for hours as locomotive and cars left tracks due to a broken switch point. The delay kept eastern mail from Rock Island and other Missouri division cities until late afternoon when the Firefly carries the delayed matter.
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Rock Island
Silvis
Missouri Division
Chicago
Mail
Delta Alpha Society Entertained by Mrs Samuels
The Delta Alpha Society of the Baptist church gathered at Mrs. G B Samuels on Cedar Street yesterday afternoon. About fifty members attended as a talk on Muscatine county city and Iowa history was read and discussed. Hosts included Mrs. Mark Coyner Mrs. F W Swan Mrs. Cora Hudler Miss Mayme Othmer Ada Washburn Mae Shoemaker and Mrs G B Samuels. Refreshments followed late in the evening.
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Delta Alpha Society of the Baptist Church
G. B. Samuels
Cedar Street
Muscatine County
State of
Iowa
Mark Coyner
F. W. Swan
Cora Hudler
Mayme Othmer
Ada Washburn
Mae Shoemaker
Sewing Circle Meeting At Mrs Huffman's Home
Mrs. Mary Huffman hosted the Major John circle at 601 East Fourth Street yesterday afternoon with good attendance. A short business session was held followed by refreshments. The next regular meeting will be at Mrs. Henry Miller's home on Oak Street.
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Mary Huffman
East Fourth Street
Major John
Henry Miller
Oak Street
Missionary Society Meeting at First Congregational
The Young Ladies Missionary Society met at Miss Margaret Baird’s home on West Fourth Street at 7 39 pm. Miss Mira Erb led the session with the topic India discussed. Miss Baird was assisted by Miss Jessie Althaus and Miss Clara Barnhart in entertaining.
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Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
First Congregational Church
Margaret Baird
West Fourth Street
Mira Erb
India
Miss Baird
Jessie Althaus
Clara Barnhart
Sunshine Club Hosts Ladies at Fulham Avenue
Mrs George Dunker hosted the Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club at her Fulham avenue home yesterday afternoon. About thirty five members attended. Refreshments were served and the next meeting will be at Mrs Charles Parvin on Cedar street January 21.
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George Dunker
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club
Fulham Avenue
Charles Parvin
Cedar Street
Large turnout for Macabees ladies meeting announces January installation
A large attendance at the Ladies of the Maccabees gathering last evening paved the way for an officers installation set for January 21. State Commander Miss Mary Mark of Des Moines will attend the ceremony.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Mary Mark
Des Moines
Spaulding Club met at Miss Anson home on West Fourth
Members of the Spaulding Club gathered for a pleasant evening at the residence of Miss Alice Anson on West Fourth street. Reading was the main activity and the next meeting is to be at Mrs. Mark Anson on West Third street.
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Spaulding Club
Alice Anson
West Fourth Street
Reading
Mark Anson
West Third Street
Argus Lodge to Install Officers Tonight
The Iowa Legion of Honor Argus Lodge holds its regular meeting this evening with installation of officers and a social time to follow.
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Argus Lodge
Iowa
Legion of Honor
Mrs Brandenburg Heads to Kansas City After Thirty Years
Mrs Ev Brandenburg leaves for Kansas City to reunite with her father, brothers, and sisters unseen for three decades. She had left home as a young girl after her mother’s death and lived with an Iowa family. now all surviving relatives plan to gather in Kansas City.
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Ev. Brandenburg
Kansas City
Fraud order issued against Badger Incubator Co
The postoffice department issued a fraud order against the Badger Incubator Co of Delavan Wisconsin for failing to keep an advertised agreement. The action was announced from Washington D C on January 8.
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Postoffice Department
Badger Incubator Co
Washington, D. C
Delavan, Wis
Miss Gertrude Titus Leaves City for Monticello Ill
Miss Gertrude Titus departed last evening after spending the holidays at her home in the city en route to Monticello Illinois.
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Gertrude Titus
Monticello
Ill
Daughters of the King Meet at Trinity Rectory
The Daughters of the King gathered last evening at Trinity rectory for a brief business session.
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Trinity Rectory
St Louis Produce Market Prices Update
St Louis January 8 wheat Mary trade miscellaneous figures show corn at 58 cents and oats between 46 and 52 cents with general market notes for the St Louis produce market.
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St. Louis
Jan
Mary, Los
Congressmen Bury The Hatchet Today In House Truce
Washington D C January 8 representatives Williams of Mississippi and DeArmond of Missouri, who once clashed on the floor before Christmas adjournment, exchanged courteous acts signifying they will not let personal feuds block their public duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Williams
Mississippi
DeArmond
Missouri
Get Acquainted Social at First Congregational Church Tonight
A social and reception open to all is planned at the First Congregational church this evening. Refreshments will be provided and admission is free. The event aims for a general good time and welcoming atmosphere for attendees.
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First Congregational Church
Sam
E. 2Nd St
Rankin Withdraws Candidacy for Major and Resigns
Mason City Iowa January 8 Wiley S Rankin withdraws his candidacy for major of the 55th regiment and resigns his captaincy of Company A citing purely business reasons.
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Mason City
Wiley S. Rankin
Co. A
Train Schedule Southbound and Northbound Notes
timetable excerpts show trains No. 4 2 and 6 southbound with station stops Muscatine Round House Grandview Elrick Junction and Fruitland Frattian, plus connections to Iowa Central C R I P and Town Central lines. northbound trains No. 5 2 3 operate with similar stops and links, including Wapello Burlington and Elrick Junction connections.
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Muscatine
Round House
Grandview
Ccsscesceees
Elrick Junction
I Teebedianekes
Opeentos
Fraitiend
Isewke Wee
Wapello
Cscsecees Vonces
Birrick
Cbeseeesee
Viene Nesaevers
Frattian
Ag Gore Ca
Wapelle
Méadsbiee Cha
Iowan Central
Burlington
Iowa Central
Firick Junction
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River
Tri M
Bert Goodman
Ft. Madison
Samuel Ressler
Blue Grass
Louise Wensing
Fairport
Ross Andrews
the Cross
Springfield
Lit
Galesburg
Michael Bilhoff
New English
Henry Schmidt
Atalissa
Emma Lake
Clarence Epplett
Colfax
Amsterdam
Marly Games
Sioux City
Shenandoah
Pate
Miss Daisy Bell and
W. Lease
Sats Dispatch
Bartlett Street
Grapters
Rocksland III
Association
Isatahe Saunders
Man
Liv
Maryland
South
Gans
Del
Wellville
Pkas
Chicago Paper
Eastern Mail
Great Lakes
Gulf
Herbert Quick
Tur Beaver
Bobbs-Merrill
Jack London
the Passine
Marcus O’brien
Yukon
Bret Harte
Meredith Nicholson
Octave Thanet
Esther
Lucia Chamberlain
Bryan Swoolen
Beveridge
Michigan
Erie
Huron
Superior
Ontario
Sister Lakes
J. O. Curwood
MA Gaziin
Delta Alphas
Huppman
Mrs. Ev. Brandenburg
Rankin
Oak Sr
R. L. Lushbaugh
Kemble Hotel
Myre
G. Burnett
West Srd
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Muscatine North and South Railroad
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