Local Market Ads Highlight Deli, Meat Market, and Dry Goods
Smoked sturgeon at Linders Deli on West 2nd Street and oysters by style at Best for meals. People’s Meat Market offers spare ribs and tenderloin, with phone 57. January clearance sale across the store with double stamps Saturday. McCorm Dry Goods Co and Veal mutton lamb tenderloin pork sausage listings follow. John A Robbins represents reliable fire insurance. Dr Cal W Smith offers inhalation treatments for grip and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacColm Dry Goods Co
McCorm Dry Goods Co
People’s Meat Market
New York Artists to Visit Muscatine Grand Opera House
Manager Salisbury brings New York vaudeville to Muscatine with Reynolds and Wayne in A Wise Maid on Monday night. Fred Reynolds and Grace Wayne headline a strong cast, plus Miss Edmonds and Mr Haas on the horizontal bar, a monologist, and a song and dance act as the Grand Opera House opens the week with top tier entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salisbury
Reynolds
Wayne
Iowa
Grand Opera House
Fred Reynolds
Grace Wayne
Opera House
Miss Edmonds
Mr. Haas
Muscatine
Clinton Lumber Milling Ends After Peak Mill Boom
Clinton at Jan 24 reports the Joyce Lumber company will not operate in 1908, closing the last of Clinton's once mighty eleven mills. Decades of heavy production ended as plants shut, were abandoned, or repurposed for other industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
United States
Joyce Lumber Company
McColm Dry Goods Sale Promises Savings Saturday
Wonderful money saving opportunities at our clearing sale Saturday. Double stamps tomorrow, Saturday. McColm Dry Goods Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McColm Dry Goods Co
Lydia Bradley will endows Bradley Polytechnic Institute
The Peoria will of Mrs Lydia Bradley appraised near 4 million dollars funds Bradley Polytechnic Institute affiliated with the University of Chicago. Trustees named include Dr Harry Judson Dr Albion Small Judge Leslie Puterbaugh Rudolph Pfeiffer Zealy Holmes and H A Hammond. The estate provides about 75000 dollars annually for the Bradly Polytechnic Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Lydia Bradley
Hetty Green
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
University of Chicago
Harry Pratt Judson
Albion W. Small
University
O. J. Bailey
Leslie D. Puterbaugh
Rudolph Pfeiffer
Zealy M. Holmes
H. A. Hammond
Bradley Fund
Domestic Felicity lands at Majestic with feature acts
The Majestic theatre opens this evening with the sketch Domestic Felicity starring McRobb Mears and Miss Wright. The program includes vaudeville numbers and films Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Chinese Slave Smuggling and Ninety one in the Shade plus more acts for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
Muscatine
McRobb
Mears
Miss Wright
Injury at Leo Hirsch Button Plant Lacerates Girl’s Arm
Miss Margaret Markee, a novice worker at the Leo Hirsch Button plant, suffered a severe laceration to her right arm when her hand was caught in a rapidly moving machine. Dr. T. F. Beveridge treated the injury, and she was later taken home to 115 East Seventh Street where she is resting easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Markee
Leo Hirsch
T. F. Beveridge
East Seventh Street
Outing Boat Company Arrives in Muscatine for Factory Search
J. T. Burrell general manager of the Outing Boat Company of Kankakee Illinois visited Muscatine seeking a riverfront site for a boat factory. He toured the city with favorable impressions and may return to discuss incentives with local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Burrell
Outing Boat Company
Kankakee
Ill
Muscatine
McCoy v Kleindolph Trial Continued After Reporter Absence
Court in session this afternoon for the district case McCoy versus Kleindolph with Miss Sophy Dallas ill left the morning without a reporter. Ralph Otto of Iowa City arrived at noon as the hearing resumes amid many interested parties. In Keckler v Keckler the court granted temporary alimony and suit money to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Otto
Iowa City
McCoy Vs. Kleindolph
Sophy Dallas
Josephine Keckler
George Keckler
No Government Job For John Mitchell
Indianapolis January 24 The United Mine Workers of America convention adjourned with committees not ready to report President Mitchell denied any government offer saying he would never accept a government position He noted rumors of his possible leadership of a proposed national advisory board for the miners organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
National Bureau of Mines
Miners’ Organization
Hughes as Usual in Role of the Sphinx
Albany dispatch reports Governor Hughes declining to comment on Secretary Taft s public letter to Rep Herbert Parsons denouncing any effort to sway New York s delegation toward his interests. The prevailing view is that Hughes will face no further opposition at the spring state convention for delegates at large to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Taft
Herbert Parsons
Republican General Committee
New York County
New York State
Information filed against Frank Schaefer charged with blasphemous language
Information was filed in Justice Costers' court by J. M. Bowman charging Frank Schaefer proprietor of the Commercial hotel with using blasphemous and obscene language at the depot. The case was moved to Justice Howe's court on a venue issue but postponed due to the illness of the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schaefer
Justice
Grape-Nuts Promises Vital Energy Through Grain Phosphates
Grain foods contain the vital principle in greater proportion than other foods. Grape-Nuts, made from wheat and barley, includes the vital phosphates nature places in grains and is quickly absorbed to convert into energy. Read The Road to Wellville in the packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
West Chester Local Notes In Brief
West Chester Iowa residents report family visits trips and relocations. Blaine Holmeses spent Sunday at the Charles Holmes home while J A Sunerman shipped cattle to Chicago. The Skiptons mourn a sister Death called Mrs Eldon Orris Rev Walter Smith assists revival at M E church Mrs Al Augustine improving slowly. S J Martin Eli Van Sickle returned from Texas Geo Johnson family plans move to Colorado Rev Hanna resigns from U P church to lead Cres ton U B church Geo Limerman Keota buys poultry.
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West Chester
Blaine Holmes
Chas. Holmes
J. A. Sunernan
Chicago
Chas. Skipton
Washington
al. Augustine
S. J. Martin
Eli van Sickle
Texas
Geo. Johnson
Colorado
Hanna
U. P
U. B
Creston
Geo. Limerman
Keota
Pretty Pre-Nuptial Honors Miss Alice Niver
Society notes describe a granite shower held at W. D. Hine’s home honoring Miss Alice Niver whose engagement to J. J. Healey was announced. Guests wore red and white, gifts were brought by Master Victor Hine, and games used white and red wedding bells among décor and favors. Attending guests include Misses Emma Bielefeld Marguerite O Melia Alberta Healey Marguerite Healey Sadie Kuebler Helen Sneichen and Mrs Grace Thompson and Mrs Grace Crees.
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Miss Niver
W. D. Hine
Merle Nesper
Elsie Jones
Mae Bowser
Alice Niver
J. J. Healey
Victor Hine
Emma Bielefeld
Marguerite O'Melia
Alberta Healey
Marguerite Healey
Sadie Kuebler
Helen Sneichen
Grace Thompson
Grace Crees
Davenport
Pretty reception at German M E church
The Ladies' Aid society of the German Methodist church held a reception at the church parlors last evening. About 150 ladies attended as Rev. C. E. Baumgarten welcomed new members. An informal program followed with music and speeches then refreshments.
Mrs Woods Hosts Patriot Sewing Society Meeting
Mrs L M Woods of East Fourth street entertained members of the American Patriot Sewing society yesterday afternoon. Several pieces of work were completed, minor matters discussed, and refreshments served.
Supreme Master Warvis Installed New A. O. U. W. Officers
Supreme Master William Warvis installed the recently elected officers for the A. O. U. W. lodge last eve. The ceremony followed the lodge’s recent election and set names to key offices within the fraternal body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warvis
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Comus Dancing Club Hosts Social Hour and Masonic Hall Dance
After installation a social hour followed. The Comus Dancing club planned a dance at the Masonic hall inviting all members. The Red Men held a regular session naming E G O'Brien as chief of the degree staff and welcoming one new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comus Dancing Club
Masonic Hall
E. G. O'Brien
The Economy of Hats and Household Spending
The passage defines economy as buying a two dollar hat for 3.75 dollars and notes a cheaper option at four dollars may exist. It suggests economy is harmless and fascinating for those who can afford it while warning the poor against waste. It comments that women chase economy, sometimes through January, impacting April allowances, and cites husbands’ pride in supporting their wives’ habit if needed.
Life on Mars Based on Conclusive Evidence, Say Scientists
The article argues that life on Mars rests on massed, conclusive evidence and that scientific objections about temperature and snow have been shown untenable. It suggests opposition is due to emotion, not reason, likening it to past shifts such as Copernican theory and evolution. Professor Lowell is cited in Century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Lowell
Calling a Skeptic
A humorous exchange unfolds as Wayback Senior accuses Wayback Junior of misremembering Barnum myth while debating the existence of a white elephant and other curiosities. The dialogue contrasts memory, belief, and skepticism amid a family scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayback
Barnum
Wayback Junior
Deed of transfer filed for Barclay to Sanger on lands
Deed of transfer recorded by county recorder shows Crawford L Barclay and wife to William Sanger for about 270 acres in sections 14 and 15 two north range 4 west of the 5th principal meridian. Consideration 27 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Journal
G. M. Titus
Crawford L. Barclay
William Sanger
Masonic Lodges Schedule and Officers in Iowa
Society cards list regular meeting times for Masonry bodies in Iowa including Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M Washington Chapter No 4 R A M Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters De Molay Commandery No 1 K T with officers and meeting dates and locations. The notices name W M secretary H P Ss recorder and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
G. D. Lezotte
T. Ll. M. S. L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T
E. C. W. Hi. Graff
Musquitine Tribe No 95 Meeting Notice
O R M Musquitine Tribe No 95 meets Thursdays at 8 pm in K C T M hall Visiting chiefs are invited to attend the meetings Duke Whistler Sashem Lester Smith C of R
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. T. M. Hall
Visting
Duke Whistler
Sashem
Lester Smith
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
N. G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
Muscatine Castle
Woodmen Hall
Alexander W. Scott
Elma Scott
M B A Bend City Lodge and related meetings schedule
M. B. A. Bend City Lodge No. 145 meets the first and third Monday evenings at K. of P. building. Dr. E. H W. King is President and Chas. Ryan is Secretary. Le. OF. Muscatine Lodge No. 5 meets Mondays at 7 45. Miriam Lodge No. 27 I. of R. meets second and fourth Fridays at 7 45. Traffic Encampment No. 4 meets first and third Fridays at 7 45.
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M. B. A. Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of P
E. H W. King
Chas. Ryan
Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge No
I. of R
Traffic Encampment
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No 17
Community group meets in Maccabee Hall on Iowa avenue
Visiting members are welcome at the monthly gathering in Maccabee Hall on Iowa Avenue chaired by Dr. C. E. Crow, president, with Mrs. A. C. Hopkinson serving as recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
C. E. Crow
A. C. Hopkinson
G A R Post 231 Meets on First and Third Tuesdays
Shelby Norman Post No 231 of the G A R meets the first and third Tuesdays each month at the G A R hall on East Second Street. Visiting members welcome. Commander J H Munroe and Adjutant Gus Schmidt preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Romona Council No. 52
Maccabee Hall
Emil Kranz
Milo Smith
Woodman Hall
Wm. Appel
C. H. Lemkau
Charlies Lockwood
G. A. RR
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
East Second Street
J. H. Munroe
Gus, Schmidt
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Wisconsin
Santa Clara
Falcon
C.C. D. Grocery
East Hill
Clay Kneese
Prop
Linder’s Deliccatessen
West 2Nd St
John A Robbins
Cal. W. Smith
New Grocery
Cash
Geo. F. Day
Wilson’s Shoe Store
M. Kautz & Sons
E. 3Rd St
U. OF C
Machine Today
Eridge
Mus
Catine
May
Pany
Kankakee, Ill
Mr. Bur
Rell
John Mitchell
Ity
Phates
Reyv
C. E. Baumgarten
Hulda Zeidler
Josephine Campbell
Hannah Zeidler
Walter Zeidler
Jerry O’connor
Leibbrand, Ryan & Co
Bulletin OF Bargains For
Calicoes
American Printing Company
Simpson’s
Dunellen
Henderson LL
Princess Pereales
Ua Hehe
Society
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
FR. A. A
Shammo Building
East Second St
Alfred Moore
Res. K
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Olds’ Block
J. A. Leyda
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Emma _ Hoefflein
Kate Parvin
Myrtle Kirk
BR. P.O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
B. P.O. Elwns
Elks Hall
Lawa Avenue
Cook, Musser Bank
Elks
Ir. H. Johnson Dean
E. R. W. W. Richards
American Yeomen
Muscatine Homestead No
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Macccabee Hall
E. C. Ingraham
West Sth St
F. C. BE. Muscatine Aerie No
Eagie Lodge Hall
Dunbar
W. C. Towers
W. P. John TP. Breen
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. P
E. L. Kemptner
C. C
F. L. Bihlmeier
K. of R
BO Eagle Lodge
K. P. Hall
W. F. Schoenig
Banner Lodge
Pythian Hall
Mollie Wiles
Mary Crouch
Gussie Mull
D. Bogard
E. 4Th St
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