Local News Briefs and Social Notes
Birth announces a daughter born Saturday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Mark of 1624 Mulberry Avenue. The M. E. church Ladies' Aid will hold an annual supper and sale on Wednesday October 28. The St Matthias Ladies Festival is postponed to November 11 due to conflicting events. Mrs. I J Dice and daughter Lucy returned to West Liberty after visiting Dr. H E Dice at 414 Pine Street.
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Will J. Mark
Mulberry Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
M. E. Church
St. Matthias
I. J. Dice
Lucy
West Liberty
H. E. Dice
Pine Street
Y. W. C. A. notes praise new Bible secretary
An unusually large Sunday Vesper Service greeted Miss Hoopes in her first role as Bible Secretary of the YWCA. Her address held the audience with Miss Kempner’s solo and the new quartet aiding the music. Nearly 80 stayed for social hour and tea as plans for a Hallowe’en party unfold with ghosts fortunes music recitations and refreshments.
Paid in Full Tonight at Grand Opera House
Wagenhals and Kemper present Paid in Full at the Grand opera house tonight. The Great American Play features an excellent cast and has received favorable newspaper reviews in prior engagements, promising an unlost evening for attendees.
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Grand
Grand Opera House
Wagenhals
Kemper
Martha R Cole seeks divorce and temporary alimony
Martha R Cole files suit against Simeon E Cole for divorce and temporary alimony. She requests a writ of attachment against his property immediately. Attorney R W Pugh of Williamsburg handles the case.
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Martha R. Cole
Simeon E. Cole
Mr. Cole
R. W. Pugh
Williamsburg
Zeak Funeral Services Held by Excelsiors
Funeral services for William Zeak were conducted at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev Preston presiding. The Excelsior Fire company had charge of the arrangements and interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Excelsiors
Zeak
William Zeak
Preston
Excelsior Fire Company
Greenwood Cemetery
Child Injured By Cog Wheel At Home
Clifford Kline's young son injured Saturday when his right hand was caught in a cog wheel. First two fingers badly smashed. Dr. E B Fulham provided medical care.
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Clifford Kline
E. B. Fulham
Final Preliminary Debate Friday by Muscatine High
Five local candidates compete in the final preliminary debate at Muscatine High School to decide the team for the state debate league. The topic is federal government control of all interstate corporations. judges will select the team, with Aurora Literary Society hosting and musical numbers included.
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Muscatine High School
Juges
Brother of 13 Buried as Son Dies in Manila
Mrs Augusta Mittlander grieves as funeral for her brother William Zeak proceeds. shortly after, word arrives that her son Paul Mittlander, a U S Army musician, has died in Manila. Rheumatism and heart trouble blamed. body’s return to the United States undetermined.
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William Zeak
Paul Mittlander
Manila
Philippine Islands
Augusta Mittlander
West Fourth Street
Paul
United States Army
Mittlander
America
Japs Welcome Expected as Fleet Returns to Tokyo
Tokyo resumes normal business after a week of suspension due to the American fleet in Japanese waters. Decorations come down as officers and sailors are greeted. Roosevelt’s message to the emperor is delivered through Count Komura with a likely gracious reply anticipated from the emperor.
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Mikedo
Sperry
Tokio
Roosevelt
Count Komure
Japan
Chicago Fraud Broker Hopkins Arrested in Seattle
Wallace H. Hopkins long active in Chicago as a fake mining stock broker and mergers promoter was arrested in Seattle by post office inspectors on charges of mail fraud. He allegedly ran a flourishing Chicago business until April 22 when he fled. Federal agents have pursued him since.
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Postoffice
Chicago
Seattle
Wash
Ill
Wallace H. Hopkins
Hopkins
Federal Secret Service
Hughes Poised to Win in New York Governor Race
Washington observers report Governor Hughes gaining strong support among Democrats as election day nears. The New York campaign is described as masterful and effective, with confidence growing despite organization against him.
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Washington, D. C
Hughes
New York
Get Busy Doctor Warns On Coughs And Pneumonia
The American Journal of Clinical Medicine urges rapid action when patients show a cough. It cites cold as a possible precursor to pneumonia or TB and promotes a home remedy of glycerine whisky and Virgin Oil of Pine for curing coughs, noting authentic product packaging from Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
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American Journal of Clinical Medicine
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
New York Political Shakeup Suggests Hughes Gains
The New York manager of the Republican National Speakers Bureau reports canvassers show Hughes losing to Republicans but gaining votes from Democrats. National Chairman Hitchcock expects Hughes' total to surprise outsiders unfamiliar with New York conditions.
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New York
Hughes
Hitchcock
Weaver 20th Wedding Anniversary Observed at Home
Bellevue hospital nurses surprised Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Weaver at 516 Chestnut Street Saturday night marking their 20th anniversary with games music and refreshments. Gifts included hand painted china from the young ladies. guests listed include Miss Maude McGwiggan Miss McSwiggin Miss Fundell Miss Wilvert Miss Fayle Miss Althaus Miss Weaver Miss Sullivan Miss Roth Miss Geibel Miss Stevenson and Miss Morse.
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A. J. Weaver
Chestnut Street
Bellevue Hospital
Bankers' Reserve Society Meeting at Yeo Man Hall
On Tuesday evening at Yeo Man Hall the Bankers' Reserve Society will hold an open meeting. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Yeoman Hall
Bankers’ Reserve Society
Highland Nobles Sewing Society Meets at Mrs Hume Home
The Highland Nobles Sewing Society will gather Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Hume on East Second Street. Members are reminded to bring their project materials and sewing supplies.
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Highland Nobles Sewing Society
James Hume
East Second Street
Major Joan Butten Club Meeting Notices
The Major Joan Butten club will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs. Helen Mark on East Second Street near Sycamore.
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Joan Butten Club
Helen Mark
East Second Street
Sycamore
Major John Circle to Meet at G A R Hall
The Major John Circle will convene Wednesday evening in regular session at the G A R hall.
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Major John
G. A. R. Hall
Called meeting of Col. Hare Circle at Mrs War field's
A called meeting of Col. Hare Circle will be held at Mrs. Frank War field's 112 West Second Street on Tuesday evening.
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Col. Hare
Frank Warfield
West Second Street
Hare Building
West Second St
Banner lodge to hold regular session Tuesday evening
Banner lodge will meet in regular session on Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock. The notice lists the meeting time and routine agenda for members.
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Banner Lodge
Mollie Frater Plans Davenport Visit Then Stockton Return
Miss Mollie Frater spent Sunday with relatives in Cedar Valley and traveled to Davenport for a three week vacation before resuming school duties at Stockton. Miss Elsie Geertz visited with Miss Esther Graham. Mr. and Mrs. J E Foster hosted a dinner with several guests including William Crane of West Liberty.
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Cedar Valley
Mollie Frater
Davenport
Stockton
Elsie Geertz
Esther Graham
J. E. Foster
B. Sauver
B. Stratton
William Crane
West Liberty
George Foster
Ruby Runyon
Zella Stephens
Iowa City
Albert Geertz
R. Geertz
Near Bayfield
Chas. Brown
Margaret
L. Lewis
Great Blessing Root Juice Praised in Muscatine
A Muscatine report extols Root Juice as a miraculous remedy for back and kidney pain stomach trouble rheumatism and general weakness. Local buyers cite rapid relief and health improvements after using the medicine and a drug store instructor offers information before leaving town.
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Muscatine
Morgan’s
George Hibbitts
Frank Young
Market summary of wheat corn and oats in Chicago
Chicago October 26 Wheat rose briefly on Liverpool prices and private Argentine frost talk but weakened to near earlier highs before a late rebound. Corn rose early on wet weather but faded as profits were taken, May leading declines. Oats posted fractional gains at the close after a dull session, with overall firmness tied to wheat’s late rally.
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Chicago
Ill
Liverpool
Assistant at Old Folks Home Dies at Institution
Miss Johanna Behrens, assistant at the German Lutheran Old Folks home on Burlington road, died this morning after an extended illness. Born in Germany on June 11, 1873, she arrived at the home about three years ago in poor health. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon.
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Johanna Behrens
Burlington Road
Miss Behrens
Germany
Temporary alimony awarded in Herget divorce case
Mrs. Minnie Herget, who filed for divorce from J. W. Herget, received $25 for attorney fees and $6 weekly support while the suit remains. The court ordered a ton of coal supplied immediately.
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Minnie Herget
J. W. Herget
Lots Vacated From Park Place Addition Muscatine
An instrument of vacation filed with County Recorder H. C. Shoemaker by Muscatine Improvement and Manufacturing Company returns numerous Park Place lots to the land pool, removing them from the Park Place Addition to Muscatine.
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H. C. Shoemaker
Muscatine
Letts to Have New Cafe Bakery Catering Firm
An agreement completes the purchase of J. G. Wehrle's business by F. A. Garrison and William Jordan of Letts, Iowa. They will open a cafe bakery and general catering operation with a first class line of delicatessen, promising prompt pleasing service and a motto of Everything the Best. Garrison brings twenty nine years of experience to the venture and both partners pledgeWatch Us Grow with a new catering service in the community.
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J. G. Wehrle
F. A. Garrison
William Jordan
Letts
Mr. Garrison
Mr. Jordan
For Rent Good Room Central Location
For rent a good comfortable room with furnace heat and modern improvements. Centrally located. Inquire at 406 Chestnut.
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Chestnut Street
Democrats Predict 67 Seat House Majority
Chicago October 26 James T Lloyd head of the Democratic congressional campaign committee says the next House will be Democratic by a probable majority of sixty seven or more. He returned to Chicago to energize campaign headquarters with the forecast.
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Chicago
Ill
James T. Lloyd
Democratice
Congressional Campaign Committee
House of Representatives
Lloyd
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