First Jackson family reunion held at Lillibridge home
The Jackson families and descendants, totaling 44 across four generations, gathered last night at 107 West Fourth Street for dinner games and music. Notables included Alex Jackson and multiple relatives. Also noted were church society meetings and an oyster supper by Shelby Norman Post. Local dispute over hardware store early closing featured M N Bond defending evening hours and business needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Chester Lillibridge
West Fourth Street
Alex. Jackson
Mary Magill
Lucy Ogilvie
Alex
Clarence
Paul
Elizabeth Jackson
Peter Jackson
Mabel Jackson
Charles Jackson
PD. V. Jackson
Robert and
Lewis
Geo. B. Jackson
Bruce
Ralph
Bert
Edwin
Ed. Lilly
Chester
Charles Zeidler
Lizzie Jackson
Mabel
Milton
Edward Jackson
Fred Lewis
Florence
Frank Jackson
W. D. Ament
Emma Mahin
James Mayes
Shelby Norman Post
G. A. R. Circle
G. A. R. Hall
M. N. Bond
Journal
Bond
Pleasant and Profitable Pupils Recital at Mrs Murphy Home
A Thursday evening recital by Mrs J L Murphy's pupils at West Third Street featured vocal and instrumental performances by Cora Alexander Clara Richie Grace Roach Marie Nelson and Nellie Timm. Mrs Murphy presented a paper on Tone Displacement and led a brief subsequent program before refreshments, with all attendees being her pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Murphy
West Third Street
Murphy
Cora Alexander
Clara Richie
Grace Roach
Marie Nelson
Nellie Timm
J L. Murphy
Coffee Service Set At Local Opening
Hot coffee will be served from 2 to 5 p m at the opening tomorrow hosted by S W Tennant at 415 Mulberry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Tennant
Mulberry Street
Death of Mrs. James Corbin in Fruitland
Mrs. James Corbin of Fruitland died at home at midnight Wednesday night after a three week illness with typhoid fever the immediate cause. She had lived in the county for many years and is survived by seven children five sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 o clock from Island M E church with Rev W L Clapp officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corbin
Fruitland
M. E
W. L. Clapp
Sliced yellow peaches on display at St John’s
A market item shows sliced yellow peaches ready to be served with cream at St John’s, highlighting a simple fruit offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Local Grocer Sells After 13 Years in Business
George W. Lindle豊s grocery at 425 Mulberry street has been sold to John H. Pitchforth. Lindle retires due to impaired health, thanking patrons in Muscatine county. Pitchforth, a South Muscatine native and Musser Lumber employee, plans cash sales and will advertise bargains in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lindle
Mulberry Street
John H. Pitchforth
Mr. Lindle
Muscatine County
J. R. Lindle
Lakeside Apiary
Lindle
Pitchforth
South Muscatine
Musser Lumber Company
Journal
Sunday Dinner Menu at Bodman’s
A brief notice notes a Sunday dinner offering at H. F. Bodman’s, inviting patrons to join for a meal. No further details on time or price are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Bodman’s
Sensational Muscatine County Grand Jury Proceedings In Progress
At Muscatine County court house the grand jury examines witnesses for a major local case. The panel remains cautious, may report by Saturday, as Judge Brannan hears a motion for a new trial in the Chambliss estate dispute. The late Elizabeth Schmelzer’s will was filed for reading on Feb. 12 in the county clerk’s office.
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Court House
Grand Jury Room
Muscatine County
Cone
Columbus Junction
Brannan
Benjamin Chambliss
Jeff Chambliss
Elizabeth Schmelzer
Great Vacation Contest Opens With Free Trip Prize
The Journal announces a voting contest offering a fully paid ten day vacation in the eastern resorts for two Muscatine area contestants. Votes come from friends, with subscription boosts awarding 312 votes for a new six month join, 156 for six months, and 78 for three months. Any eligible woman in Muscatine city or surrounding area may enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Eastern
Journal
Muscatine City
Bargain notes and family updates from local news
J B Mark offers bargains on farm and city property. Mrs Helen Robbins Dinsmore has a daughter born January 4 in Galesburg Illinois, while her mother Mrs Robbins remains in precarious health. Blanchard Packing Co offers fresh spare ribs and finest chickens. Ladies of the Maccabees hold a meeting at the new hall tonight with important order matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Robbins Dinsmore
Dinsmore
Muscatine
Galesburg
Ill
Robbins
Blanchard Packing Co
Ladies of the Maccabees
Bodman's Delights Feature Chicken Dishes and German Lentils
A Bodman’s menu highlights diverse offerings including chicken, celery, cranberries, mince meat sauer kraut, sweet cider, and German lentils showcasing a fusion of flavors and traditional fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodman’s
Two nickel plated hot air stoves for sale
Two hot air blast stoves, nickel plated, burn hard or soft coal or wood. Original prices were 22.00 and 16.00. asking 13.00 and 9.00. Inquire at Hirt Griffin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirt & Griffith’s
Local Soap Sales At St. John's Market
Fels Naptha H and H Dobbins Electric and Wool soap are offered at St. John's market in a brief display of household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fels Naptha, H. & H
Dobbins Electric and Wool Soap
St. John’s
Death of Mrs. Woods at Grandview Avenue
Mary A. Woods died at 206 Grandview avenue after a three week illness from paralysis. Born in England near seventy years ago, she came to town about twenty four years ago. She is survived by her husband Daniel Woods. Funeral services will be held at Day's undertaking rooms tomorrow morning at 19 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Cc. L. Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Woods
Grandview Avenue
England
Daniel Woods
Cc. L. Stafford
Cheese Sandwiches and Desserts at St. John's
Readable note lists cheese sandwiches fig wafers and Scotch coffee cakes offered at St. John's in a small dining event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Rebekahs Plan Entertainments With Concert Stars
The Rebekahs, after an unsuccessful piano contest and recovery from a paralytic stroke, announce a series of entertainments in the style of Irving, Terry with Patti, Paderewski, and Kubelik features. They will include generous handouts and are determined to acquire a piano by fair means or foul, hoping for eventual success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Irving
Terry
Patti
Paderewski
Kubelik
Best 25c coffee the Winthrop at St Johns
A snippet notes a 25 cent coffee at the Winthrop located in St Johns. The entry highlights a modest price and the shop or venue in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop
St. John’s
Medical Journal Seeks Local Representative
New Medical Journal seeks a local representative in New York City area. Salary and commission offered for the position at ship 154 East 72 New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Medical Journal
East
New York City
Wanted exchange farm property for residence and 80 acre farm near Letts
A notice seeks a man with a residence property to exchange for a 90 acre farm, long on balance. Also seeking a purchaser for an 80 acre farm near Letts Iowa. Contact E O Burnside 224 East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
E. O. Burnside
East Second Street
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