Local Notes Highlight Visits and Movements Around Town
Local residents travel for visits with friends in Wilton Cedar Rapids and Davenport. State Senator J A Hildebrand of the National Union returns to Cedar Rapids while F N Gage and wife depart for Chicago. Holly Long is seriously injured at West Eighth Street and undergoes immediate surgery at Bellevue Hospital.
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J. A. Hildebrand
The
National Union
Cedar Rapids
F. N. Gage
Chicago
Gage
Order
Holly Long
West Eighth Street
Bellevue Hospital
E. B. Fulliam
Slaughter's Candy Store Opens Tonight on East Second
At 6 o'clock this evening the pretty candy store at 114 East Second Street opens to the public. Mr. Slaughter, owner of Cullen's Den of Sweets, relocates to a modern storefront with a new kitchen, hot drinks, freshly made candies, ice creams, and light lunches. Mrs. Slaughter will manage the new shop while Mr. Slaughter continues the West Second street cleaning and dyeing business.
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East Second Street
Slaughter
Cullen’s den of Sweets
Second Street
Henderson Drug Co
Mr. Slaughter
West Second Street
Funeral services for Miss Lydia A Heller Friday at 2
The funeral of Lydia A Heller who died two days ago will be held Friday afternoon at 2 from her East Third street residence. Rev J N Elliott will preside. Burial will be private at Greenwood cemetery.
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Lydia A. Heller
East Third Street
J. N. Elliott
Greenwood Cemetery
Illinois Monument Site Chosen at Andersonville
The Illinois monument committee arrived in Andersonville Georgia and selected a site for a memorial to nearly a thousand Illinois soldiers who perished at Andersonville prison. The chosen location sits about 300 yards from the Iowa monument and is described as among the prettiest in the enclosure.
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Andersonville
Illinois Monument Committee
Iowa Monument
Draft found for heirs of Felthouse estate in Milwaukee rail trip
An endorsed draft worth 87000 dollars was found on a Milwaukee train by Conductor Capron last night. It is payable to the heirs of Adam Felthouse estate and was sent to Rockwell City for delivery.
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Iowa Evening Press
Mason City
Capron
Adam Felthouse
Rockwell City
Tom L. Johnson Announces Loss of Entire Fortune
Cleveland Ohio November 19 May or Tom L Johnson longtime millionaire declares his entire fortune is lost and notes much was spent trying to save properties left by his late brother Albert.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
Albert
Red Men Call for Banquet Attendance at Yeo Hall
The Red Men urge all members to attend the grand anniversary wild-game banquet on November 19 at the Yeomen hall. Local organizers emphasize community fellowship and celebratory events.
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Yeomen Hall
Machinery Auction At Frank Ashcraft's East 2nd St
Engines from Fairbank, Red Jacket pumps, and U S separators offered at Frank Ashcraft's on East 2nd Street. Local ads advertise equipment for sale with general terms and no further details on quantities or prices.
Jas per County Supervisors Inspect Court House
The board of supervisors of Jasper county inspected the Muscatine county courthouse today and expressed satisfaction with the structure.
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Board of Supervisors of
Jasper County
Muscatine County Court House
Goodwin Case Jury At 3 Oclock
The State of Iowa v William Goodwin went to the jury at 3 oclock in a Wilton railroad obstruction case. A large witness list and lengthy testimony preceded the jury hearing with decision expected later today. The new panel includes Fisher Dungan Boiler Hoffman Noble, and others. jurors and witnesses were named. verdicts may be delayed until Monday.
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State of
Iowa
William Goodwin
Wilton
Pepper
J. G. Kammerer
J. D. Fisher
Dan Dungan
Harry Boiler
Jae Hoffman
J. Noble
German Noll
Will Tiecke
John G. Kline
E. J. Hopkins
Joseph Hanson
John Fry
W. J. Hilton
W. J. Piggott
John S. Long
Ed. Mockmore
Mrs Gardner Fights Government Over Imported Goods
Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston has directed lawyer Henry W Swift to take legal action to protect her rights in a dispute over sixty thousand dollars worth of goods brought into the United States by Mrs Chadbourne of Chicago. Previously she planned to rely on Mrs Chadbourne to safeguard her interests.
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Boston
Mass
Jack Gardner
Chadbourne
Chicago
How She Got Rid of Her Fat
An advertisement promotes Rengo as a safe fat reducer claiming a loss of a pound daily. It offers full size boxes at 1.00 and mail orders from The Rengo Co Detroit with a free trial package upon request. Muscatine druggist A W Morgan is noted as a local promoter.
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Rengo
Rengo Co
Detroit
Mich
Leona Gregg and Lewis Werling Wed in Davenport
Marriage announced from Davenport Times as Leona Gregg of West Branch Ia and Lewis Werling of Tipton Ia wed at First Christian church Davenport officiated by Rev S M Perkins. Attendant Charles Werling brother of the groom studies in Davenport. They will stay in Davenport a few days before returning to Tipton where the groom farms.
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Leona Gregg
Lewis Werling
Muscatine
Davenport
First Christian Church
Henry B. Gregg
West Branch
Tipton
S. M. Perkins
National Union Social Evening At K O T M Hall
The National Union held a pleasant social session with over forty attendees at K. O. T. M. hall last evening. Refreshments were served and a program featured piano and vocal solos, original short stories, and talks by State Senators Hildebrand of Cedar Rapids and Gage of Illinois. The next meeting is planned for December 2.
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National Union
K. O. T. M. Hall
D. M. Terry
Irwin Schultzer
Stella Patterson
Hildebrand
Cedar Rapids
Gage
Illinois
School Advocates Brigade Formation in Iowa
A resolution from a school of instruction session at the Commercial hotel proposes forming two brigades in Iowa. Col Bishop seeks brigadier general with March 20, 1909 term. Col J R Lincoln also runs. If Bishop wins, brigade HQ may move here and staff promoted. Governor elect Carroll to retain Adjutant General Thrift.
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Iowa
Bishop
J. R. Lincoln
Military College
Ames
Des Moines
B. F. Carroll
Highland Nobles Elect Officers For Coming Year
At a meeting of the Highland Nobles held yesterday at Mrs. Emma Scott’s West Second street home, officers were elected: President Mrs. Francis Will, Vice President Mrs. Cora Humes, Secretary Mrs. Louise Heinl, Treasurer Mrs. Katherine Tami sen. The next meeting is set for December 9 at Mrs. Jones’s 1100 Oregon street.
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Highland Nobles
Emma Scott
West Second Street
Francis Will
Cora Humes
Louise Heinl
Katherine Tami
Blackmail Plot Targets Hamilton County Bank President
Webster City Iowa November 19 Hon Ba es McMurray president of the Hamilton County State Bank, a leading local business figure, was the target of a serious blackmail attempt demanding 3000 dollars. The plan failed but police lack evidence and warn of potential further threats.
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Webster City
Ba Es. McMurray
Hamilton County State Bank
St Matthias Holds Dinner and Sale
More than five hundred meals were served at the St Matthias Catholic church annual dinner supper and sale at the M W A hall. Forty turkeys and eighty chickens were eaten during the dinner with a full menu and a well patronized fancy work sale.
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Ladies of
Mrs Henry Steahr Funeral At 512 Grover Street
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Steahr will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence 512 Grover street. Interment will follow in Greenwood cemetery.
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Henry Steahr
Grover Street
Greenwood Cemetery
George Calkins Patents Liquid Electrifier Hair Treatment
George Calkins of 209 Iowa Avenue has patented a hair treatment and preparation process to be marketed as Liquid Electrifier. The move highlights a new product entering the market, signaling potential changes in grooming care methods and industry offerings.
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George Calkins
Iowa Avenue
Marriage Ceremony In Fulton Township
At the residence of Elbert Allbee in Fulton township yesterday the marriage of Adolph Duge to Emma Duge both of Stockton was solemnized by Justice Elbert Allbee. The couple remains with the surname Duge.
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Elbert Allbee
Fulton Township
Adolph Duge
Emma Duge
Stockton
Birthday dinner for Stamler girls at East River road
Mrs. William Stamler hosted a large group of her daughters friends at dinner on East River road to mark the birthdays of Ruth Stamler ten years old and Mildred Stamler six years old.
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William Stamler
East River Road
Ruth Stamler
Mildred
Fire Damages Roach and Musser Factory Area
A late afternoon blaze in the South End damaged the Roach and Musser factory area near large lumber sheds. The company alarm was raised, and firefighters quickly responded. The fire is believed to have started from sparks from a passing switch engine with only minor damage reported.
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Roach & Musser
Mrs Henderson Hosts A B C Club at West Fourth Street
Mrs Lauren Henderson entertained the A B C club at her home on West Fourth street last evening with Miss Mildred Ruffner of Des Moines and Miss Anna Kern of the city as honored guests. A pleasant evening was spent with refreshments served.
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Lauren Henderson
A. B. C. Club
West Fourth Street
Mildred Ruffner
Des Moines
Anna Kern
Banquet Program Set for Shelby Norman Post G A R Members
The planned event for Shelby Norman Post G A R and Camp Hill Sons of Veterans is hosted by the Ladies of the W R C and takes place Friday evening. The program features an invocation, orchestra, audience participation, addresses by Sons of Veterans, readings by Miss Addleman, reminiscences by veterans, a solo by Miss Helen Braun, and a talk by Mrs Sarah Fox of the W R C followed by banquet.
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Shelby Norman Post
Camp Hill
Sons of Veterans
America
Miss Addleman
Helen Braun
Sarah Fox
W. R. C. Orchestra
Dorcas Sewing Society Meets at Walnut Street Home
The Dorcas Sewing Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. John Miller's on Walnut Street for a sewing session. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Ed Henniker's home on East Seventh Street.
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Dorcas Sewing Society
John Miller
Walnut Street
Ed. Henniker
East Seventh Street
FAA Holds Regular Meeting With Pie Social Friday
The F A A will hold a regular meeting at the hall Friday evening. A large attendance is desired and each lady is requested to bring a pie for a pie social. A program is being prepared and refreshments will be served.
Pythian Sisters Meet at K P Hall with Guests
The Pythian Sisters held an enjoyable meeting at the K of P hall last evening. Following the routine business refreshments were served. Mrs. H C Nichols of West Liberty was a guest of the Muscatine ladies.
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Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
H. C. Nichols
West Liberty
Muscatine
Ladies of First Presbyterian to be Entertained Friday
The ladies of the First Presbyterian church will be entertained Friday afternoon at the church parlors by Mesdames C. H. Will Nesper Legler Underdonk Butz and Elliott. All ladies of the church are invited.
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The
First Presbyterian Church
C. H. Will
Nesper
Legler
Underdonk
Butz
Elliott
Farewell Party for Willmer Smith and Sherman Smith
Mr and Mrs Chas Smith Sr hosted a farewell party for their son Willmer Smith his wife and Sherman Smith as they prepare to move to Marked Tree Arkansas Attendees included Mrs Annie Stoneburner Mrs Rob Leu Mrs John Fischer Mrs Henry Strake and many others oysters were served at 11 pm Chas Smith Sr is ill with grip and Mrs Jean Lenker is on the sick list.
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Moscow
Chas. Smith
Willmer Smith
Sherman Smith
Marked Tree
Ark
Annie Stoneburner
Rob. Leu
John Fischer
Henry Strake
Lizzie Holiday
Nettie
Pearl
Lilly Marticke
Muscatine
Chas. Smith, Sr
Jean Lenker
Cane Tap Sparks Berlin Courtesy Lessons
A man unseen holds a cane under his arm causing discomfort until a passing blond man with a German accent taps it upright. The German explains in Berlin such corrections are polite, while the other admits fault and apologizes, noting a cultural difference.
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Berlin
New York Press
Burlington Man Seized On Incest Charge In Police Court
Stephen Potter aged 23 waived examination in Burlington Illinois police court on incest charges. Held to the grand jury in $1000 bond. The alleged victim is his 17 year old sister and a high school student who is to become a mother in three months. Potter denies guilt.
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Burlington
Ila
Stephen Potter
Potter
Ladies of the Maccabees Social After Meeting
The Ladies of the Maccabees plan a social after the regular meeting on Monday December 27. A short program will be presented and refreshments will be served.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Ramona Council to Meet at Maccabee Hall Tomorrow
Ramona Council of Degree of Pocahontas will convene at Maccabee hall tomorrow evening. Initiation is planned and officers will be nominated. A full attendance is requested.
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Ramona Council
Pocahontas
Maccabee Hall
Mercy and Help Sewing Society entertained at McElhany home
The Mercy and Help Sewing Society were entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. R. McElhany, 524 East Second Street. Refreshments were served.
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Mercy,and
Help Sewing Society
F. R. McElhany
East Second Street
Clear Lake Farmer Near Death After Overwork Post Operation
W. W. Kemball a wealthy Clear Lake farmer barely survives after an operation for appendicitis He collapsed while husking corn and was rushed to recovery following the procedure and illness The report highlights dangers of overwork after surgery and the strain on local farmers.
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Clear Lake
Iowa Evening Press
Mason City
W. W. Kemball
Imperial Dancing Club Opens Evening Event at Muscatine Launch House
The Imperial Dancing club holds its first evening dance tonight at the Muscatine Launch club house, inviting members and guests to attend. The event promises music and social dancing in a formal setting.
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Imperial Dancing Club
Muscatine Launch Club
New York Grain Market Report
New York grain prices show Wheat for December at 1.13 and a quarter dollars per bushel, Corn for December at 0.72 and a fraction dollars per bushel. Market activity and closing figures reflect typical mid November trading in 19th century exchange.
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New York
Deneen Carries Cook, Official Vote Change Reported
Chicago November 19 The complete Cook county canvass shows Deneen with a 246 vote plurality over Stevenson 1 000 in governor race, a shift from police returns.
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Chicago, Ill
Cook County
Chicago
Deneen
Stevenson
Rich’s Toy Air Ship Promises Quick Christmas Sales
A sales pitch extols the Rich’s Toy Air Ship as the fastest selling toy and biggest money maker. It claims lifelike flight, skimming, and jumping action, urging buyers to act before Christmas and send 50 cents for a sample to Girard Kansas.
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Rich
Man
Dept. X
Girard, Kan
Grim Ceremony Guides Charles V to His Death Rehearsing Funeral
Emperor Charles V of Spain allegedly hastened his end by rehearsing his own obsequies after retirement to Yuste. In 1538 a grand funeral was staged with his body veiled in black and a symbolic resignation of life. The ordeal, followed by exposure to grave clothes and a fever, led to his death on September 21, 1558.
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Charles V
Spain
Netherlands
Hili
Charles
Yuste
Estremadura
Cardinal de la Marck
Ind ii Sable Weéday
Hfe
The Wedding Ring and the Fifteen Year Rule
A jeweler explains that ring size cycles every two years and deduces a woman’s marriage length. He estimates around fourteen to fifteen years based on ring width. The tip is recounted as a New York Sun footnote anecdote.
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New York Sun
Wheat and corn futures share modest gains in New York
In St Louis on November 19 the Wheat December futures traded at 1.03 and Corn December at 60 60 c. Oasis December at 48 cents, reflecting minor fluctuations in the commodity market.
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St. Louis
C. Oasis
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DR. Bell
Dr. Meil
Newt
Detroit, Mich
Mrs. L G. Lozier
B. B. Sutherland Medicine CO
Paducah Ie
Havercamp’s
Prescription Drug Store
Ayla
Frank Bowman
R. W. Weber
Brainworth
Margaret Foster
Fairport
D. O'Keefe
Mary Niles
Rochester
L. J. Hain
W. S. Wildasin
Cedar County
Lizzie Bitzer
A. J. Neidig
Robert Bennet
Montpelier
Bestenlehner
E. Pressler
J. W. Carney
William Pasdach
Clarence Heigh
John Ellis
Art. Seltzer
Fred Seltzer
Nettie Silverhorn
H. R. Hyink
Denver
W. M. Rathz
Hilda Hoffman
Alameda
Cal
L. Swartz
South Carolina
Anton Thicker
Titus Loan & Investment Cco
Slaughter’s
Tom Johnson
Ested
Mrs. Gardner
A. W. Morgan
Schoul Advocates Brigade
School of Instruction
Reso
Ernor
Thrift
Sen
ST. Matthias
Brooklyn
Danderine
Knowlton Danderine Co
Portage
South End
Roach
Cook
J. E. Stevenson
Nora Allerton
Attorney
Chester White Sons
E. W. Horton
Muscatine Produce Co
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