Easy Hill News Program Arranged For Friday Night
Tri M Club of Park Avenue Methodist Church schedules a Friday evening recital in the church auditorium. Miss Mabel Addieman will read and present selections with music by Miss Gertrude Briggs, Miss Italia Heitz, Evangeline Begey, and Louis Heitz to raise funds for furnace installation. East Hill locals also note several local residents leaving town for illness, business, or visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri M. Club
Park Avenue Methodist Church
Mabel Addleman
Gertrude Briggs
Italia Heitz
Evangeline Begey
Louis Heitz
Annie Hamilton Donnell
Miss Addleman
George Eliot
William Edward Penney
Louise Karr
Mabel Addieman
Grace Cook
May Fish
East Hill
Charles Sanborne
Quincy
Ill
Claude Wright
Fairport
Mabel Dougherty
Davenport
Davis
Ben Taylor
Atalissa
Park Place
Beckerville
Wilton
Wilton Branch Repairs Completed and Muscatine Work Halted
Snow and cold weather force suspension of Muscatine Western branch work until spring. Wilton branch repairs finished with bridges reinforced and track resurfaced to withstand spring floods. Local notes report several residents leaving for visits and relatives, including Cliff Harris and Harriet Meeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Muscatine Western Branch
Myrtle
Charles Riggs
Fast Hill
Cliff Harris
Near Sweetland
Kansas
City
Harriet Meeves
Iowa City
Michael Gleason
Herbert James
Winterset
Fry
Julia Weinrich
Clarence
Davenport
Calvin Moore
Chicago
Edward Dolly
Sweetland
Y W C A Notes Meeting on Physical Culture Course
Mrs. W G Robertson will lead physical culture classes at the Y W C A rooms next week. A no charge demonstration lesson and course outline will be offered Saturday January 18 from 4 15 to 4 45 PM for women and girls interested in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Robertson
Y. W
Enthusiastic Customer Promotes OUR-PIE for Pies and Desserts
A shopper praises OUR-PIE to a grocer claiming it lets her bake Lemon Chocolate and Custard pies better than a expert cook. She says the entire ingredients are in the package ready for use and notes two large pies per packet for 10 cents. Order a dozen from any grocer. Excellent as pudding sauce and cake filling.
Local Primary Classes and Family Illness Share Attention
In Columbus Junction Iowa on January 16 Miss Nettie Blair teaches the first primary room this week. Miss Gertrude Klotz is kept home due to her father's illness. Miss Bessie Hanft taught Monday and Tuesday and then went to Wapello to stay with a sick cousin. Mr and Mrs Erastus Baltaust of Nebraska have been visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Nettie Blair
Gertrude Klotz
Bessie Hanft
Wapello
Erastus Baltaust
Nebraska
Relatives Visit Before Moves, Socials and Departures
Relatives headed to Liberty Iowa for a short stay before visiting Mr and Mrs Garry Orr and their newborn son. Franklin Nelson and Earnest Nelson visit W D Pyles who is ill. Missionary ladies host a social tea at Mrs J H Wilsons. Ruth Williams visits then returns near Cotter. A A McCoy sells then relocates to Albia. Dr D Davis of Welch travels to Syracuse New York. J C Bell hosts brother-in-law Thomas Dool from Hancock. Mrs J C Bell returns from Illinois. E B McNamer travels to Lone Tree for ill brother W C McCullough. Alvin McKay from Firefly vacationing with parents in Union township. W S Grimes of Wapello transfers trains. Ethyl McCullough visits Jas McKee. H O Weaver visits from Wapello. Several families take sleigh ride to T Johnston and Lilja home for evening. Invitations sent for six oclock dinner at Mrs M A Johnston Monmouth NL in honor of Arthur Johnston married in Alma Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Orr
Frank
Earnest Nelson
Washington
W. D. Pyles
the Reformed Church
J. H. Wilson
Ruth Williams
Syracuse
J. C. Bell
Thomas Dool
Hancock
Iowa
Illinois
Davenport
Bells
E. B. McNamer
Lone Tree
W. C. McCullough
Alvin McKay
George McKay
Union Township
Kansas
W. S. Grimes
Wapello
Ethyl McCullough
Jas. McKee
H. O. Weaver
Howard Johnston
C. N. Johnston
T. Lee Duncan
O. M. Cavin
J. C. Marshall
Men’s Meetings to Resume at Y M C A
The Y M C A plans to restart regular men’s meetings Sunday afternoon with a praise and testimonial gathering. Prominent local speakers will address attendees as hundreds of new converts share testimonials amid a special musical program. Secretary Jameson says several larger winter meetings and notable speakers are planned for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson
Springdale Social Notes Across the Week
W A Phelps shipped cattle to Cedar Rapids. J W Eves visited Appanoose stock farm. H Duple and wife and Mr and Mrs Peter Wingert guest of G B Hutcheson. Clark Oxley returned to Davenport. Ray Miller left Springdale for Des Moines. Rabshaw of West Liberty visited friends. Hazel Hines from West Liberty with Veral Walter. Putman and Edwards, Cornell students, guests of Ralph Mather. Lon Hutcheson shipped cattle to Chicago. Milo Phelps and wife visited Victor. Charles Montgomery and wife of West Liberty visited Springdale. West Liberty people James Westfall and Frank Butler on business in Springdale. Ralph Mather returned to Mt Vernon. Mrs Jesse Moor and sons Lee and Jesse Jr visited Hutchesons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
W. A. Phelps
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Eves
Appanoose County
H. Duple
West Liberty
Peter Wingert
Tipton
G. B. Hutcheson
Clark Oxley
Davenport
Ray Miller
Des Moines
Rabshaw
Hazel Hines
Veral Walter
Leslie Putman
Addis Edwards
Cornell College
Ralph Mather
Mr. Putman
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Lon Hutcheson
Chicago
Mr. Hutcheson
Metropolis
Milo Phelps
Victor
Charles Montgomery
West Librty
James Westfall
Frank Butler
North Liberty
Mt. Vernon
Jesse Moor
Near Atalissa
Lee
Muscatine
Jesse, Jr
Prizes Captured by County Exhibitors at Washington Show
Muscatine County bird fanciers dominated the Washington Poultry and Pet Stock Association exhibition closing yesterday. Hilton A. McGrew of Letts won the sweep premium for most birds scoring 90 plus, plus top ten in Asiatic class. Other winners include George P. Nichols West Liberty, J. O. Mucha Muscatine, L. A. Whitaker West Liberty, M. T. Anderson buyer of first cockeral, and Ainsworth's J. M. Stewart and H. Lathrop earning multiple awards across varieties such as White and Bronze birds, Langshangs, Wyandottes, and turkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Washington Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Hilton A. McGrew
Letts
Iowa
H. A. McGrew
George P. Nichols
West Liberty
Plymouth Rock
W. M. Matthews
Ainsworth
M. T. Anderson
L. A. Whitaker
J. M. Stewart
J. O. Mucha
Muscatine
Porter Black
Light Brahma
Fredonia Notes A Busy Week of Visits and Local Events
Fredonia Iowa reports a flurry of visits from Columbus Junction Grandview and Bard with calls on Delia Mulligan Rhoda Chapman and Mrs Reed. An oyster supper at the M E church and births and deaths in the community mark the week. Luther Colbert dies January 8 with sympathy sent to the family.
Hospitality of City Draws Many Travelers in December
An unusually high number of travelers sought night lodging at the police station in December, with 62 individuals housed in the bummery. Weather, wanderlust, and scarce work are cited as factors, as travelers from northern regions head south during mild winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haifleigh
Socialists to discuss city election candidates tonight
A meeting of the socialists is scheduled for this evening at headquarters to nominate candidates for the socialist ticket in the upcoming regular city election. All city socialists are expected to attend.
Baptists Plan Annual Meeting With Supper and Reports
First Baptist church sets tomorrow January 17 with a 5 p.m. prayer meeting in the auditorium followed by sociability until 6 30. A basket supper in the lecture room will be served at no charge with coffee. Members bring baskets by 5 p.m. or donate cash for coffee. Reports for 1907 and 1908 officers to be elected. Ladies to bring sandwiches doughnuts cake pickles fruit or jelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Emma France 18th Birthday Surprise Party
The France family hosted a surprise party for Emma France on her eighteenth birthday with friends, gifts, and a three course supper. Miss Emma France visited Stella Thomas, and Mrs. Henry Ziegler is listed as ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Lily
Charles France
Emma
Henry Ziegler
Emma France
Stella Thomas
Wookey
Muscatine
William Seidler
Illinois City
Will Schnier
Will Parcker
Edgington
George Fuhr
Germany
Theodore Wolf
Valentine Vetter
Physical Directors of the State Meet Gather in Cedar Rapids
Delegates from Y M C A physical directors across the state met in Cedar Rapids with Dr George J Fisher international secretary to discuss the organization and progress of physical work. Orrie Johnson will travel to Cedar Rapids for the Friday game while the local director was absent. Dr Fisher spoke on religiously directed physical activity and delegates held a broad discussion on the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
George J. Fisher
New York
Orrie Johnson
Fisher
Young Men's Christian Association
Port Allen Social Notes and Family News
Fred Schomberg attended as Wapello juror and was excused. H F Babbitt and family ill. Mr and Mrs S C Wolford of Lone Tree visited daughter Mrs Laura Choun last week. Henry Schomberg visiting brothers John and Fred. Albert McCullough and wife called on daughter Mrs Walter Morgan who is poorly. Fred Schomberg bought a farm near Cotter. James Williamson sick. Mrs James Helverson went to Knoxville to see daughter Flossie under doctor. Myrtle Choun staying in Cone for meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Allen
Fred Schomberg
H. F. Babbitt
Walter Morgan
Pleasant Prairie News In Early January
Jan 16 Pleasant Prairie reports include Jas Metz transacting business in Muscatine Friday, and George Eis visiting Muscatine. Local attendance at Blue Grass revival. grange meeting at E A Allbee's with state manager Hoyt from New Hampshire. The Aid Society to meet at Mrs George Eis' Thursday. Perry Baker welcomes a seven pound baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Jas. Metz
Muscatine
George Eis
John Ranchow
Emma
Bert Eis
Schlopkohl
Anderson
Our Town
Cyrus Baker
Glenn McElroy
Frank Plett
Blue Grass
George Kelley
Washington
Frank Kelly
Adam Drumm
Montpelier
Perry Baker
Grange
E. A. Allbee
Hoyt
Iowa High School Meet Split Fears Breakup in State Association
The Muscatine High School stands amid a divide within the Iowa High School Athletic Association over the annual state field meet location. Since 1904 the meet has stayed in Iowa City, funded by the university, while Des Moines Drake, Grinnell College, and schools in Ames push for relocation. The executive committee planned a December vote in Des Moines, but postponement occurred amid high tensions. a decision is awaited this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
State of
Iowa
Iowa City
Drake University
Des Moines
Grinnell College
Grinnell
State Agricultural College
Ames
Surprise party honors Mrs. McDevitt in Foster Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watson hosted friends at a surprise party for Mrs. M. E. McDevitt of Red Oak Iowa. Guests enjoyed music and refreshments as she visits before returning home. Isaac Foster shows steady recovery from pneumonia. Local social notes also mention Eleanor Kleist and Belle Reynolds visiting and returning home respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Beadle
Belle Reynolds
Rocklesland, Ill
Frank Reynolds
Fof Wrayville
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Easy Hill News
Swarn’s Jewelry Store
Great Reductions
Liberty
Ing
Real Estate Security
Titus Loan and Investment Company
G. M. Titus
Iowa Ave
Bird Fanciers
Black Langshangs
F. M. Ziegler
Henry G. Detthiff
J. B. Heaps
J. H. Lathrop
Fredonia
Mollie Stone
Lottie Hunter
Jessie Stone
Frank Stone
E. W. Kelley
Bertha
Delia Mulligan
Jake Shellabarger
Wilson
Grandview
Joe Reed
Mary Brown
Indian Creek
Snyder
Lou Dallmeyer
East Concord
S. McDaniel
Lizzie Knott
Edith McDaniel
John Lowe
Rhoda Chapman
Cotter
M. E
John Tucker
Will Kulp
Bard
Frank Orr
Eva Roller
James Snyder
Floyd Johnson
Cord McDaniel
Chet Powers
Phillips
Harry
Clara McGee
West Branch
Will Gabriel
Helen Colton
Columbus City
A. Williams
Gobble
Fairfield
Sam Snyder
D. D. Mapes
Percy Mayne
Orie Kulp
Lou Wilson
John Schanning
Chloe Blake
Rob. McDaniel
George Soloman
Chas
Eldon
Luther Colbert
S. S. Snyder
Rob Lee
Sam Littrel
Cedar Bethel
Etta Littrel
King OF
Spain
Prince Asturias
Trav
Elers
Baptists’ Annual Meeting
Ceffidar
Rapids
State Athletic Association
Meet
Foster
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