Fair Oaks skyline and holiday events across Muscatine
Local notes invite residents to Fair Oaks as Muscatine hosts a bustling sequence of events. A Roach & Musser Hose Co. mask ball at Armory offers four cash prizes on Thanksgiving night, with concerts at Woodman Hall and a Maennerechor program promising lively German entertainment. J E Stevenson advertises first mortgage farm loans and local horse auctions draw buyers. Mrs. Rosa Nelson improves from typhoid, and community figures travel for Thanksgiving visits.
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Roach & Musser Hose Co
Armory
The
the Mask Hall
Woodman Hall
Relief Safe After Typhoon Damage at Guam
Admiral Sperry received a telegram from the hospital ship Relief reporting five days overdue at Guam. The vessel was badly damaged by a typhoon on the 18th, with engines disabled, and is now proceeding to Manila under its own steam.
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Manila
Admiral Sperry
Guam
Free Tuition Offered At Muscatine Business College
The Muscatine Business College offers free tuition in penmanship and typewriting to youths aged 8th grade and up. Classes meet Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. for ten weeks beginning the 21st with a $1 supply fee. Sue Browning, Proprietor, invites entrants.
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Muscatine Business College
Sue Browning
Veal Roast Special and Fine Meats Offer
Thanksgiving dinner specials include veal roast at 10 cents per pound with choice pork and other fine meats available. Sherman Springer listed, contact by phone a9.
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Sherman Springer
The Oxygenator system cures diseases with oxygen
An advertising claim offers a drugless cure for illnesses using oxygen and asserts no batteries or electricity are needed. It promises to renew vigor and banish disease naturally, urging readers to request a free booklet and to become agents nationwide.
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Cc. C. Johnson
Beatrice
Neb
Holiday Opening Reception at Woolworth Five and Dime
The F W Woolworth five and dime store hosts its annual holiday opening on November 27 from 3 to 6 and 7 30 to 9 30 with an orchestra providing music.
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Miday
F. W. Woolworth
Warning to trespassers after assault on wife
David Gilbraith warns that three men who molested his wife at his home yesterday will face consequences if the attack repeats. He says he will be armed for defense against anyone seeking trouble.
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David Gilbraith
Texas Panhandle Excursion Offers Free Sleeping Car
Texas Panhandle hosts a December excursion with a special free sleeping car for all aboard. Last trip drew 30 passengers amid low rates, good land, and competitive prices. Contact W A Gamble at the Commercial Hotel for details.
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Texas Panhandle
W. A. Gamble
For Sale Chester Whites and Barred Rocks
A few good male pigs and a splendid herd boar are offered along with a selection of cockerels at farm prices. Contact Vailey Phone Geo. W. Vibber Letts Iowa.
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Chester
Vailey
Geo
Farm exchange offer and help wanted notice in Nebraska
FOR EXCHANGE Hardware and merchandise to exchange for good improved farm land Harriman Investment Co Lincoln Neb WANTED Steady work on farm by experienced man with 11 year old boy Best of references Address Harry Fetterman Atalissa R 1.
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P. N. Gibson
Harriman Investment Co
Lincoln, Neb
Harry Fetterman
Atalissa, R. 1
Defense Commences Testimony in Smith Hendrix Trial
The plaintiff rested before noon in Vera E. Smith vs L. D. Hendrix as defense opens its case and Day Hendrix may testify later today or Friday morning. Miss Smith’s testimony in State vs Day Hendrix was read by the defense, Addie and Minnie Lindley testified for the defense, court adjourns until Friday morning with a verdict anticipated Saturday.
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Vera E. Smith
L. D. Hendrix
Hendrix
Miss Smith
State of
Iowa
Day Hendrix
Addie
Minnie Lindley
Vera Smith
Nickerson Schwartz Wed In Dubuque Ceremony
J A Nickerson day clerk at the Commercial hotel and Miss Catherine Schwartz of Dubuque married in Dubuque Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's sister Rev E C Wolters officiating. They will reside in Muscatine after December 1 where Nickerson is a hotel clerk.
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J. A. Nickerson
Commercial Hotel
Catherine Schwartz
Dubuque
E. C. Wolters
Iowa Street
Webster City
Ft. Dodge
Muscatine
Iowa
Mabel
Lillian Zimpfer
Waukon
Farewell Party for Rev H F Martin at 513 East Fifth
Grace English Lutheran church youth held a farewell event for Rev H F Martin who departs December 1 to Iowa City. Luther League colors adorned the home of Roy Putnam. Effie Groves played piano, Mabel Bronner sang, a May and Bertha Wingerter duet performed, and a gold watch fob was presented to the pastor with thanks. Refreshments followed.
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H. F. Martin
Grace English Lutheran’ Church
Iowa City
Roy Putnam
East Fifth Street
Luther League
Effie Groves
Mabel Bronner
Miss May
Bertha Wingerter
Miss Aderman
League
Rev. Martin
Farther Lights Society Picnic Supper At First Baptist
About fifty young people attended the Farther Lights society picnic supper last evening in the church parlors. The program closed with song, prayer, scripture, a talk on China's transformation in a century by Mrs. Fred Schmidt, readings, duets by Miss Jessie Stirlen and Miss Blanche Munn, and eight small children in an exercise, followed by benediction.
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Farther Lights Society
First Baptist Church
China
Fred Schmidt
Grace Samuels
Jessie Stirlen
Blanche Munn
Degree of Honor Lodge Receives 48 Badges from Industrial
Banner lodge Degree of Honor met last night and received four dozen badges and a decorative receptacle from the Degree of Honor Industrial. Mrs. W Niebling spoke briefly in response to a presentation by Mrs. Mollie Wiles. At the next meeting in December officers will be nominated and perhaps a dance. Routine business was conducted.
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Banner Lodge
Industrial
W. Niebling
Mollie Wiles
The
Mil Linery Class Closes Term With Social Presentation
The close of the term in the mil linery class featured a social evening where Miss Chambers the class teacher received several Muscatine souvenirs from the class and "The Family." A class prepared spread was enjoyed and Miss Chambers departs early next week for her Aurora Illinois home.
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Miss Chambers
Aurora
Ill
Miss Anna Gerdts to Wed Frank Jones Tomorrow
Miss Anna Gerdts and Frank Jones will unite in marriage tomorrow evening at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Henry Gerdts 1130 Logan street with Rev John Jans of the German Evangelical church officiating.
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Muscatine
Mayme O'Keefe
Daniel Cronin
Denver
Col
Cronin
Police Department
Miss O'Keefe
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Stout Street
Anna Gerdts
Frank Jones
Henry Gerdts
Logan Street
John Jans
German Evangelical Church
Roy Shires and Bessie Irwin wed in Paris and New Boston
Roy Shires of Paris Illinois and Miss Bessie L Irwin of New Boston Illinois were united in marriage this afternoon. The ceremony joined two longtime residents in a simple local service attended by family and friends.
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Roy Shires
Paris
Ill
Bessie L. Irwin
New Boston
Robbery Masks Threaten Farmer at Letts Farm
Three masked men forced entry to the Gilbraith home near Letts at 3 pm, ransacking trunks and closets and stealing fruit from the cellar. They threatened David Gilbraith and his wife, claimed to kill him, but no cash was taken. Gilbraith planned to shoot trespassers on sight. The incident startled the locality and raised fears of further developments.
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David Gilbraith
Letts
Gilbraith
Mr. Gilbraith
Masquerade Party At Vera Welch Home
Miss Vera Welch hosted a large masquerade gathering at her corner Spring and Sixth streets. Guests enjoyed games and music with Bertha Luedtke winning first prize and Myrtle Sheeley receiving the consolation award. refreshments followed.
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Vera Welch
Corner Spring
Sixth Streets
Bertha Luedtke
Myrtle Sheeley
Ladies of the Presbyterian church sew day set
The Ladies of the Presbyterian church are invited to an all day sewing at the church to prepare articles and finish plans for the December 9 dinner supper and sale.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Ladies of Maennerchor Entertained at Mrs Pantel Home
About thirty ladies attended a gathering at Mrs. Herman Pantel's South Muscatine residence. They spent the afternoon sewing and were served refreshments.
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Maennerchor
Herman Pantel
South Muscatine
Miss Irene Chandler to Wed Guy Dun
Announcement of Irene Chandler and Guy Dun to marry with details of their parents and officiating clergyman Rev H M Strong of Park Avenue M E Church. The couple plans to unite in marriage at 1528 Grand Avenue.
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Irene Chandler
Guy Duncan
Grand Avenue
H. M. Strong
Park Avenue
M. E. Church
Ladies' Aid to Convene Friday at First Baptist Church
The next session of the Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church will be held Friday afternoon December 4. A large crowd attended the all day sewing yesterday.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Baptist Church
Colonel Hare Circle Banquet At Mrs Minnie Howe Home
Members are urged to attend a banquet Friday evening at the home of Mrs Minnie Howe on East Ninth Street.
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Colonel Hare
Minnie Howe
East Ninth Street
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Sewing at Mrs Nietzel Home
The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon sewing yesterday at the home of Mrs. F. J. Nietzel on East Sixth Street.
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Royal Neighbor
Sunshine Club
F. J. Nietzel
East Sixth Street
Epworth League Social at Henry Koenig Home Tonight
The Epworth League of the German M E church will host a social at Henry Koenig's home on Park Place this evening.
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Epworth League
M. E. Church
Henry Koenig
Park Place
No Electa Chapter to Meet Monday Evening
There will be no meeting of Electa Chapter No. 32 C. E. S. next Monday evening as reported. The next session will take place on Monday evening December 14.
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Electa Chapter
Funeral Held for Viola Pazderski
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Pazderski home and cemetery for Viola Pazderski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pazderski. Rev. C. M. Olander led the rites with sermons themed from King David. Pallbearers included her aunts Mrs. A. Gatton, Mrs. L. Waener, Mrs. E. Pazderski, and Miss Verna Gatton.
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Viola Pazderski
Viola
Lee Pazderski
C. M. Olander
New Era Lutheran Church
King David
Jesus
A. Gatton
L. Waener
E. Pazderski
Verna Gatton
Woolworth 5c and 1c Store Sale Announcement
Friday November 27 Woolworth 5c and 1c store will hold special sale event. Customers can expect discounted prices on a range of items including household goods and collectibles. Doors open early with limited quantities available.
A Good Combination Engines at Frank Ashcraft's
Fairbanks engines, Red Jacket pumps and U S separators are on display at Frank Ashcraft's on East 2nd Street offering a complete pumping and machinery setup for local buyers.
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Fairbank’s
Red Jacket
U. S
Frank Ashcraft’s
East 2Nd St
Thanksgiving Services at First Church of Christ Scientists
Thanksgiving Day service announces 11 a.m. at First Church of Christ Scientists with the sermon titled Thanks giving. All are invited to attend the hour long observance and program.
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First Church of Christ
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