Whitten Re elected Lincoln Commercial Club Secretary
Walter S. Whitten, formerly traffic manager of Muscatine’s local Commercial club, has been unanimously re elected secretary of Lincoln’s Commercial club for two more years. His salary rises from 2500 to 3000 dollars per year, reflecting strong approval of his work and dedication to Lincoln’s business interests.
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Walter S. Whitten
Commercial Club
Lincoln
Neb
Whitten
Commercial Club Board of Directors
Iowa
Des Moines Woman Eva Shaw Returns Home
Miss Eva Shaw of Des Moines returns home this morning after spending several days in the city visiting friends.
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Eva Shaw
Des Moines
Two Chicago Team Games Slated With Muscatine Interest
The Wilson Avenue squad from Chicago meets Company C of Muscatine in a two game series at Armory Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings. Manager Arleigh Ruckdeschel has arranged the matches seen as a highlight of the year.
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Muscatine
Company C
Wilson Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Arleigh Ruckdeschel
West Side
Noble character honored in Phoenix funeral tribute
The funeral of C. W. Norton of Wilton IA was held at his son's Phoenix home after his January 14 death from ascending paralysis. Norton, a longtime Arizona visitor, was praised for his selfless life, educational philanthropy, and devout Christian faith lasting from age 17. His family and many Phoenix residents attended, honoring a man viewed as wise, generous, and dedicated to helping others.
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Arizona Republican of
Phoenix
Ariz
C. W. Norton
Wilton
J. C. Norton
North
Second Avenue
Wilton Junction
Iowa
Arizona
Norton
Health exercise classes start at Y W under Mrs Robertson
Two health exercise classes begin this week at the Y W with Mrs W G Robertson leading after private study with Miss Cocroft in Chicago. Leaflets with daily home practice will be given weekly. Sessions are Friday 7 PM and Saturday 4 PM. Also join Miss Wilson's Bible class tonight at 7:45.
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Y. W
W. G. Robertson
Chicago Judges Pursue Standard Oil Fine Fight
District Attorney Sims and ADA Wilkerson return from Washington with Attorney General Bonaparte to press collection of the 29 million dollar fine on Standard Oil. They question whether Elkins act was repealed by Hepburn and plan hearings in federal court on rebates cases.
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Chicago, Ill
Sims
Wilkerson
Standard Oil
Landis
Washington
Bonaparte
Standard
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Messrs. Sims
Rockerfeller
Chicago
Burlington
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Standard Oil Company
Muscatine Maennerchor Honors Gift From Emperor
Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany sent a book of over two thousand old German songs to the Muscatine Maennerchor. The German council in Chicago confirms delivery direct from Germany, and it is to be presented on January 27, the emperor’s birthday, a gesture warmly received by the local society.
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Wilhelm II
Germany
German Council of Chicago
Muscatine Maennerchor
Varisty Contest At Concordia Delivers Wide Muscatine Win
Muscatines rout Concordia Athletics 91 to 21 in a fast Western trip game. Four fouls called, Lillibridge springing quick center plays as Wanderers show sharp passing and strong shooting throughout the contest. Concordia fights hard but cannot curb the Tourist offense.
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Fuller
Lilly
Mr. Wilson
Harry Faunce
Lawrence
Kansas
University of Kansas
University of Nebraska
K. U
Nebraska
Muscatine
Lillibridge
Kautz
Hayes
Volger
Concordia Athletic Club
Banker
Weaver
McVey
Davis
LeMoin
Morgan
Williams
Concordia Kansas
Muscatines
Concordia Athletics
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief
A frightful experience with biliousness malaria and constipation is quickly overcome by taking Dr Kings New Life Pills at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Havercamp
Local social notes from Columbus Junction and surrounding area
A lively sequence of social events in Columbus Junction IA features an afternoon party hosted by Mrs J D Darrow in honor of Mrs H O Weaver with over twenty guests. Dinners host Mr and Mrs William Emmack of Columbus City and gatherings abroad include Johnston Bros shipping stock to Chicago and visitors from Muscatine Grandview Letts Cedar Rapids and Monmouth for family and friendship events.
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Columbus Junction
J. D. Darrow
Darrow
H. O. Weaver
Wapello
Salmon
William Emmack
Columbus City
John Tedford
Co. A. Sprague
McCrea
H. L. Duncan
Fred Duncan
Thos. Robertson
William
O. M. Cavin
F. C. Shinabarger
Dr. Crow
Lulu Williams
Muscatine
Johnston Bros
Chicago
Peter Bretz
Letts
Charlie Johnston
H. D. Rifenberg
C. P. Wagner
Grandview
Sue Zimmerman
J. M. Greene
Louise Eliason
J. R. Reaney
L. Votroubek
Margaret
Cedar Rapids
Monmouth
M. A. Johnston
Arthur
Alma
Michigan
Des Moines Siblings Return From Durkee Funeral
Elmer Warren and his sister Miss Helen of Des Moines returned home this morning after attending the funeral of the late R. W. Durkee.
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Elmer Warren
Miss Helen
Des Moines
R. W. Durkee
Notice to bid on Ditch Nine cleaning in Muscatine Iowa
Bids due noon March 2 1908 at the County Auditor’s office Muscatine for cleaning and reopening Ditch Nine formerly Wales Ditch in Sections 1 2 774 west. About 2000 cubic yards of earth to be removed along about one mile. Plans and profiles available at Auditor’s office. A S Lawrence County Auditor.
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County Auditor's Office
Muscatine
Iowa
Wales Ditch
Auditor's
Obituary of Martin Liebig Passes at 56 in Rock Island County
Martin Liebig born August 8 1850 in Baden Germany died January 16 1908 at his Copperas Creek home in Rock Island County. He married Priscilla Weyeneth in 1876 in Woodford County and left twelve children eleven surviving four daughters and seven sons with his widow. He arrived in 1866, lived in Morton and Roanoke, was a longtime member of the Christian Apostle church and known as a quiet, kind, and dependable neighbor and father. Funeral held January 20 at Roanoke church with Rev G Hohulin. pallbearers included Chas Frank Fred Meyer Joe Lehmann Wm Herbst Paul Hungardner and Sam Unzinger. interment Brotherhood Cemetery.
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Martin Liebig
Christian Apostle Church
Roanoke
Ill
G. Hohulin
Chas. Frank
Fred Meyer
Joe Lehmann
Wm. Herbst
Paul Hungardner
Sam Unzinger
Brotherhood
Baden
Copperas Creek
Rock Island County
Priscilla Weyeneth
Woodford County
Junius
Lizzie
Levi
Jesse
Emma
Benedict
George
Sophia
Elias
Mary
Joseph
Martin Liebirg
America
Morton
Illinois
The
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University of Chicago
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Schommer
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Elkins
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C. N. Johnston
J. R. Johnston
Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany
Muscatine Maen
Nerchor Society
Ourists
Iversities
Concordia
B.S. Lilly
Sir James Crichton- Browne
Scientist
Wellville
Okes
A. S. Lawrence
Dr. Pentzer
East Second Street
Neidig’s
East Second St
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