Local shoppers urged to visit Wilson's Shoe Store this weekend
Local brief lists several upcoming activities and arrivals. Mrs. B. C. Ludlow returns home after illness at Hershey hospital. Woman's Relief Corps and Mercy and Help Sewing Society plan meetings. A. O. U. W. hosts card party for Degree of Honor. State Senators Hildebrand and Gage arrive to address National Union lodge.
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Brothers of the
Degree of Honor
Hildebrand
Cedar Rapids
Frank M. Gage
Illinois
National Union Lodge
Fairbank engines and Red Jacket pumps at Ashcraft shop
Readable notes show Fairbank engines, Red Jacket pumps, and U S separators installed at Frank Ashcraft's business on East 2nd Street.
Brown on Stand in Own Defense in Murder Trial
In Rockwell City Iowa on November 18 special coverage of Emma John son Brown murder case. Niece Ida Johnson Burleigh Des Moines testifies she saw Brown straddling and beating the aunt with an Indian club then heard cries upstairs. Brown takes the stand admitting sorrow for his son and claims Emma Brown abused his wife. The jury is expected to hear decision by Saturday.
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Rockwell City
Brown
Ida Johnson Burleigh
Des Moines
Emma Johnson Brown
George
Emma Brown
Colorado
Fine Drivers Return Driving Horses Back in Nuscatine
Frank Bowman received from Stillwater Minnesota a fancy pair of roan driving horses bought from Wm Kaiser five years ago. Bowman sold the pair to Kaiser when first shipped north. Admirers of fine horses will be glad to see these roan drivers back in Nuscatine.
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City
Frank Bowman
Stillwater
Minn
Wm. Kaiser
Bowman
Mr. Kaiser
Nuscatine
Open season basketball at Armory with Van Atta Elfers vs Lone Tree
The city officially opens the basketball season tonight at the Armory hall with Van Atta and Elfers college five meeting Lone Tree. A large crowd has purchased tickets after Inlanders defeated the collegians in the first contest at Lone Tree.
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Armory
van Atta and
Elfers College
Lone Tree
Armory Hall
Inlanders
Collegians
Injury at Roach & Musser Plant Leaves Man Hurt
John Schmer a Roach and Musser sash and door works employee was severely lacerated on two fingers of his left hand while working this morning at the plant. Dr. J L Klein dressed the wound.
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John Schmer
Roach & Musser
J. L. Klein
Jacobsen to Attend Iowa Manual Training Meet
Professor Harry Jacobsen of Muscatine High School manual training department will attend the organization meeting of Iowa manual training teachers at the Iowa State Normal School in Cedar Falls on November 20 and 21.
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Iowa Manual Training
Harry Jacobsen
Muscatine High School
Iowa State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Funeral held for Ernest Fisher at Greenwood Cemetery
The funeral for Ernest Fisher who died yesterday was held this afternoon from the Fisher home at 1219 Dale Street. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Fisher
Greenwood
C. G. Fisher
Dale Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Red Men Call for Attendance at Anniversary Wild-Game Banquet
The Red Men urge all members to attend a grand anniversary wild game banquet scheduled for November 19 at the Yeomen Hall.
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Yeomen Hall
Jasper and Muscatine counties inspect court house plans
Jasper county supervisors travel to Muscatine to inspect the county court house and jail ahead of a new Jasper building planned at Newton. Architect Mills accompanies them. In Kemble vs Wier the jury returned a verdict for the defendant. Jury selection begins for the Goodwin case following the verdict. William Goodwin is charged by grand jury for attempting to wreck the Wilton train. Court room crowded with interest.
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Kemble
Wier
A. S. Lawrence
Board of Supervisors
Jasper County
Muscatine County
Newton
Mills
Merger Denial on Proposed Rail Line Bond Issue
Rosewell Miller, chairman of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway, denies plans to merge the South Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington companies building toward the St Paul extension and to issue 100 million dollars in bonds. He states there is no truth to the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Rosewell Miller
Chicago, Milwaukee
Mrs Henry Steahr Dies at 33 in Muscatine
Mrs Henry Steahr died at 11 30 am at 512 Grover street Muscatine after a long illness of consumption. She was born in Columbus City and aged 33. Survived by husband Henry and four children Ethel Zelma Raymond and Gertrude, plus father George Crist and brother Ross. She belonged to Banner Lodge. Funeral plans not announced.
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Grover Street
Henry Steahr
South Muscatine
Columbus City
George Crist
Muscatine
Ethel
Zelma
Raymond
Gertrude
Ross
Banner Lodge
Engineer Describes Chinese Customs at Bijou Theatre
A. Hammeler chief engineer of the Drury levee improvements spoke to Bijou Theatre patrons about Chinese customs. He recounted an execution and shared several stories from years spent in the Chinese empire while employed by the Bankers' Association of the United States.
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A. Hammeler
Drury Township
America
China
Mr. Hammeler
Bankers’ Association of the
United States
Castellane custody suit postponed to Nov twenty fifth
Paris Nov. 18 The hearing of the Castellane custody suit for his three children against Princess Helie De Sagan formerly Miss Anna Gould was postponed until Nov. 25 at the Princess counsel’s request. The Princess' counsel said he had just entered the case and could not proceed today.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Helie de Sagan
Anna Gould
Duvall Chosen to Succeed Weston in Philippine Command
Major General W P Duvall selected to replace Major General John F Weston as commander of troops in the Philippines. Duvall, assistant chief of staff, likely to be followed by General Thomas H Barry who is currently in charge of the American army in Cuba.
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Washington
W. P. Duvall
John F. Weston
Philippines
Duvall
Thomas H. Barry
Cuba
Federation Urges Lincoln Centennial Observance
Denver November 18 At the opening session of the American Federation of Labor the centennial celebration report directs the executive council to push congress to make February 12 a legal holiday and to urge observance of February 12 1909 as a fitting holiday The report was adopted unanimously.
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Denver
Colo
The
American Federation of Labor
Abraham Lincoln
Executive Council
Congress
Gould alimony set at 25000 a year in New York suit
New York November 18 Mrs Howard Gould was granted alimony of 25000 a year by Justice Bischoff in the supreme court while her divorce suit is still pending.
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New York, N. Y
Howard Gould
Supreme Court Allows Doctors to Unionize for Higher Prices
Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa Supreme Court in Rohlf versus Kasemier from Bremer County held doctors may organize to boost prices. The ruling says workers including miners, artisans, laborers and professionals may unite for any lawful purpose, and unions to raise wages are not unlawful.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
Iowa
Rohlf
Councilman in Balloon Makes Long Distance Flight
St Louis officials Albert Bond Lambert and H E Honeywell launched the balloon Yankee from St Louis with a favorable wind. The craft rode a light breeze eastward over Illinois on a long distance flight today marking a civic aviation event.
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St. Louis
Yankee
Albert Bond Lambert
H. E. Honeywell
Illinois
Trustees Meet as Cardinal Gibbons Attends Board
Washington November 18 Cardinal Gibbons and numerous church dignitaries attended a meeting of the Catholic board with high officials present.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Catholic Board
Washington
Disorder in St Pierre. requests aid from home government
Reports from St Johns Newfoundland say crowds still gather in streets near government buildings despite police efforts. Colonial officials plan to ask the home government to send French warships now at New York to St Pierre to help maintain order.
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St. Johns
N. F
St. Pierre
New York
Fleet to China No Declares Philippine Squadron Not to Move
The navy department said there is no truth to reports the Philippine squadron is preparing to go to Chinese ports. If movement were ordered, it would be announced publicly without secrecy.
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Washington
Navy Department Today
China
Presbyterian Ladies Banquet Reply Requested
The Presbyterian church invites ladies who received invitations to the Brotherhood Banquet on November 24 to reply by November 21 per the committee's order.
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Presbyterian
The
Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood
Grape-Nuts Lifts a Delicate Baby to Health
A letter claims Grape-Nuts nourished an infant who failed with doctors. One tablespoon in hot water, then milk, fed for six weeks, fattened the child rapidly. A neighbor also reports improvement after starting Grape-Nuts. The advertisement cites Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Twentieth Century Club entertained with program
Mrs. J. E. Hoopes hosted the Twentieth Century club at her rural home. Members discussed National Parks and Wonders with talks on parks waterfalls caves springs and Garden of the Gods. A new feature substituted papers for talks. Next meeting December 1 at Mrs. William Fisher’s Mulberry avenue.
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Twentieth Century Club
J. E. Hoopes
A. C. Hopkinson
Susan F. Stone
W. F. Chevalier
G. A. Heidel
J. W. Eells
the Everglades
Emma Riggs
Colonel Hare Thimble Bee
Joseph Biles
Hope Street
William Fisher
Mulberry Avenue
Homesteaders Hold Social Evening at Yeoman Hall
About 30 to 40 members attended a meeting at Yeoman hall last evening. After a brief business session a social hour followed with refreshments and a program including piano solos by Mrs. Weller, vocal selections, recitations, and duets performed by local residents.
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Yeoman Hall
Mrs. Weller
Jimmie
Irene Woods
Montana
Doral Houdek
Helen Mikesell
Vera Ingraham
Clara Kurriger
Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club Meeting Notes
The Royal Neighbors Sunshine club held a Tuesday afternoon meeting with about 36 members present though the meeting was not attended by all. The report notes the next meeting will be announced.
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The
Royal Neighbors
Sunshine Club
Trustees Convene to Elect New Rector at Catholic University
The board gathered in annual session to elect a successor to Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Connell as rector. The meeting centers on selecting leadership for the Catholic University and orderly governance.
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Catholic University
O’connell
Life Sentence of Suffering Quickly Commuted by New Discovery
Dr. King's New Discovery touted as relief for throat and lung trouble with a quick effect. Available at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents and 1.00.
Injury during practice for auto race in Savannah
Joe Grinnan was perhaps fatally injured in Savannah during practice for a small auto car race when a tire burst on his machine this afternoon.
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Savannah
Joe Grinnan
Cane Etiquette in Berlin Then New York Clashes
A blond stranger taps a man’s cane to stop it from jabbing people, explaining in German accented English that in Berlin such correction is standard and welcomed. The New York man apologizes and thanks the stranger.
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Berlin
New York Press
Light housekeeping for light purses and heads
A brief saying notes that light housekeeping is linked to light purses and light heads, implying modest means and simple living. The adage reflects thrift and practical care in daily routines.
Bachelor women unhappy due to lack of partner
A brief note reports that single women feel discontent from not having a spouse. The comment frames personal unhappiness as a social concern without further details.
Ladies Aid Sewing Day Plans Sale at Church
The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church held an all day sewing session in the church parlors with lunch at noon. Plans were completed for the annual sale on December 2.
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The
Congregational Church
Fagles Class Initiated At Tuesday Meeting
At a well attended meeting of the Fagles a class of three were initiated into the order. Next Tuesday nomination of officers will be held and the members will be the guests of Dr. E. B. Fulliam at a banquet.
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Fagles
E. B. Fulliam
A. B. C. Club Meets at Mrs Hendersons Home
The A. B. C. club will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Lauren Henderson on West Fourth Street. Miss Mildred Ruffner, a former member, will attend.
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A. B. C. Club
Lauren Henderson
West Fourth Street
Mildred Ruffner
Eight-Eleven Club Hosts Second Fall Dance at Muscatine Launch
The Eight-Eleven club held the second dance of the fall series Tuesday evening at the Muscatine Launch club house. It proved a very enjoyable affair.
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Muscatine Launch Club
Degree of Honor Industrial Meets at Mrs Welch Home
The Degree of Honor Industrial group met Tuesday afternoon at 801 East Sixth Street the home of Mrs Julia Welch. Cards and music provided the entertainment for the event.
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Industrial
Julia Welch
East Sixth Street
Westminster Guild Meeting At Presbyterian Parlor
The Westminster Guild met Tuesday evenings at the Presbyterian church parlors led by Mrs. J H Abbott. Members reported a very enjoyable evening and camaraderie.
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Westminster Guild
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Abbott
Riverside Safe Blowers Escape After Robbery
Riverside Iowa November 18 Special. Efforts to locate and arrest the robbers who blew the safe at Prebyl and Co s general store have proved futile and it is feared the men escaped. The safe was blown about 3 AM and 26 dollars in money was secured along with merchandise valued under five dollars.
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Riverside
Iowa
Prebyl & Co
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Wilson’s Shoe Store
DR. Pentzer
Free Office
Bldg
Brainworth
B. C. Ludlow
Hershey Hospital
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
J. G. Holmes & Son
Mercy and Help Sewing Society
F. R. McElhaney
East Second Street
Panitorium
A. S. Weidling
lowaAve
Titus Loan & Investment
Iowa Avenue
Jacobsen
Goodwin
Board of Directors of
St. Paul
Dation
Henry Steaur
Bijou Theatre
Federation
Hare’s
F. J. Nietzel
O'Connor Bros
Kaufman Bros
C.A. Giesenhaus
the New Shoe Store
Geo. Eitman
Crown Restaurant
J. A. Bund
Prop
Cable’s New Jewelry Store
West Second Street
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