Christmas Tree and Taffy Pull Held at Church Parlor
The Christiantdeavor society of Edwards Congregational church held a Christmas tree and taffy pull in the church parlors last night. Everyone brought a gift under ten cents. Gifts were labeled by committee and distributed by Bert Bawden impersonating Lattavis. Committee members included Meeley Anderson, John Macrorie, Bertha Macrorie, and Edna Ficke, with games and diversions marking the evening.
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Christiantdeavor Society
Edwards Congregational Church
Veryone
Lattavis
Bert Bawden
Meeley Anderson
John. Macrorie
Bertha ‘Macrorie
Delightful German Outing at Davenport Club
The Friday evening Outing club event at Davenport featured a German program with about fifteen dances. Around thirty couples attended as the floor, decorated in white tissue paper, showcased a tuberose and pretty Beriony, with Martin and Miss Nellie Ashley acting as chaperones.
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Sergen
Christina Greanery
Beriony
Martin
Nellie Asley
Theta Society Meeting At Davenport High School
The Theta Society of Davenport High School held its regular meeting at the high school building last evening. The program opened with an extemporaneous speech by Cora Schlegel, followed by a debate on whether painting is more beneficial to humanity than humor. The affirmative, defended by Roe and Rose McCullough, won the decision. A speech by Roy Kindt closed the program. Invitations went out for Rock Island on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta “Literary” Society
Davenport-high School
Misa
Cora Schlegel
Ward
Roe
Rose “McCullough
Roy, Kindt
Davenport Outing Club Hosts Winter Dance Series
Meats on that night postponed. Davenport chapter of Eastern Star to host Christmas party Dec 30 with a large tree and dancing. Davenport Outing Club to hold the second Winter subscription dance next Friday evening. Miss Grace French to entertain next Thursday at the Davenport Outing Club. Prizes of $1.00 in contests and concert at Turner Grand Sunday.
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Ing
Petersen
Davenport Chapel of the Eastern Star
Itshal
Order
Davenpfort
Tela
Ofte
Turner Grand
Charges Hit Packers Over Blacklisting Laborers
Reports from Joseph Missouri claim grand jury hears charges that packing companies blacklisted many former employees after a summer strike. Laborers allege many were not restored to work and are increasingly unable to find jobs locally or elsewhere. Civil action by Francis Arnold against Drake’s bargain department is noted amid a push to attract crowds.
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Poste Joseph
Lig
Grand Jar
Acfv
Frand Arnold
Swirt
Texarkana Postmaster Nomination Endorsed by County Committee
Texarkana Republican central committee voted 8 to 2 to endorse G. Bleksey for another term as Texarkana postmaster. Several other candidates were mentioned, with plans to appeal to state officials in Little Rock. county action noted as recorded today. Also mentions a Christmas concert by Professor Ernst Otto's big band Turper Grand on Sunday.
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Texarkana
aArit
Republican Central Committee
G. Bleksey
Phere
Tor
Taimattes SE
Little Rock
Nulfy
Pheble
Chistmas Cohcert
Professor Ernst
Otto
Turper
Surplus Mules Sold by Maxwell & Crouch Firm
Oskaloosa Iowa December 24 R J Baker sold Maxwell and Crouch Mule Company of East St Louis 127 mules for 17077 dollars. It was described as their best shipment ever.
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Oskaloosa
R. J
Baker
Maxwell & Crouch Mule Company
East
First Presbyterian Settles Case Out of Illinois Court
The First Presbyterian church of Davenport Iowa settled with the bondsmen of contractor C G Housel of Galesburg for cash 3000 to cover all claims. The suit, filed after Housel defaulted on building a new church, moved through circuits and appellate courts, finally ending in Knox county circuit court with the church receiving the settlement and bondsmen paying costs.
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First Presbyterian Church
Davenport
Iowa
C. G. Housel
Galesburg
Circuit Court
Knox County
C. Fousel
Hansel Be
Housel
Knox County Court Set for Trial in Drake Store Case
A long disputed case seeking $7,000 faced appeals and retrials over several years. The appellate court reversed decisions and sent it back for a new trial. It was slated for the January term as one of the leading cases, with Drake's store noted for its late hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life
New York
Knox County Court
Executors of Koehler Will File Report Today
Adolph Priester and Hugo A. Koehler, executors of Oscar C. Koehler, file their final report with the county clerk. They detail monies received and paid out and note remaining stock in corporations still held. They request fees of 900 dollars for extending the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Priester
Hugo A. Koehler
Oscar C. Koehler
Last Will of H Reinhold Filed at Court House
A will and testament of Herman M G Reinhold filed with the county clerk assigns all personal and real property to his widow Emme Reinhold, who is named sole executrix with powers to manage and execute the estate.
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Hreinhold
Court House
Emma Reinhold
Herman M.G. Reinhold
Ecousty
Emme
Reinhold
Family trouble in police court confusion over bond
In a police court hearing a man asked for his wife to provide a defense and offered a $25 bond for his appearance before the judge next Monday. The man Owen, a plasterer by trade, faced the case amid unclear proceedings.
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Owen
Presbyterian Church Service Plans for Sunday
The Second Presbyterian Church will have morning service with preaching by Rev. Matt R. Sawyers on Historic Christ and special music. In the evening the primary Sunday School department presents a Christmas exercise as the annual program. A proposed two story brick building expansion is planned at a cost of 3500 dollars.
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Bhesbytiat Church
Matt R. Sawyers
Stole Team and Sold One Horse Tim Burke Arrested
Tim Burke was arrested by Constable Rumsey for stealing two teams of horses from John Hell. He was sent to a coal mine near Milan Alabama for a load of coal but halted at Moline and sold one horse for 150 dollars and traded the other, spending much of the money on whisky. His hearing is set in Justice Hall's court next Wednesday morning.
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Tim Burke
Constable Rumsey
John Hell
Burke
Milan
Mr. Hell
Moline
Burka
Justice Hall
Local briefs report marriages and incidents in Gatesburg area
W H Wilson returns from Gatesburg and Dr W A Stoecks leaves for Christmas with parents. William Arnold of Davenport and Irene Kellogg of Gatesburg marry by Justice Roddewig. A car hit a person on Fourth and Vine. casualty reported. Crow and son Clifford depart for Indianapolis for Christmas. Open case of sterling theft from J C Myers of Buffalo goes to waiver. Frank Smithha Davenport and Blickham of Davenport named in marriage treensey. Peringela case open, complaint against George Wave for divorce dismissed for lack of equity.
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W. H. Wilson
Gatesburg
W. A. Stoecks
Manroute Tmn
William Arnold
Davenport
Irene B. Kellogg
Fourth and Vine Streets
Jras
Towaty
Walter *Bierring
Ana
Irene J. Kellogg
Galesburg
Justice Roddewig
Crow
Clifford
Indianapolis
Ind
Asby, Pte
Norneys
Hubbell
Miners to Dedicate Union Hall in Centerville
Centerville Iowa local No 553 GM W of AL plans a January 2 dedication of what is billed as the finest miners union hall in the United States. Local 553, with 13 members, remodeled a block building into a spacious hall upstairs for use by all unions. The project, cost about 7000 dollars, includes a private fire for officers and financial secretary, and decorations. Prominent figures such as AL Uriell, John F. White, James B. White, and ex-president Perry are expected to attend.
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Centerville
GM. W. of
United States
AL. Uriell
State Federation of Labor
John FP. White
James B. White
Perry
Aiony
Atr
Distinct stranger dies by chloroform in Houston
A 50 year old, lodging at the Talbot house, died this morning by taking chloroform after leaving a brief will. He requested a special heart examination by the nearest clinical college, signed MS Patoret, and gave Ninety-seventh street as his address. Philadelphia inquiry finds no such street. The deceased was neatly dressed and portly with a smooth shave.
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Houston
Tex
Talbot House
Patoret
Seventh Street
Philadelph
Carol Mathews
Philadelphia
Neelew
Body Lying in State for Bishop Phelan in Pittsburg
Thousands attend viewing of Rt Rev Richard Phelan bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in Pittsburgh as remains lie in state at Epiphany church. Funeral services set for Friday with pontifical requiem mass to be celebrated by Bishop Canevin and Bishop case of Wheeling.
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Dack
Divorce granted in St. Tonis case Iowan
A divorce was granted to Arthur Corlewwell, 74, formerly of New London, in a St. Tonis proceeding dated December 2. The record notes Iowan as the granting authority.
Tom Deawison 8 Hot After Libel in Nebraska Suit
Omata Nebraska December 24 Tom Deawison sues Daily News Publishing Co for 50000 damages in second libel suit. He claims the paper named him as the man in the path of good government and as a champion of a political federation. He says the publication caused anxiety worry and injuries while a separate prosecution proceeds in Iowa.
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Omata
Neb
Tom Denni
Daily N Publishing Company
Elmer E Thome
Thomas
Deasnison
Daily News
Towa
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Guiting Glub
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Grand Tory
Drake
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First Presbyterian
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Nowak
Harrison
Drake's
Koehler
Hugo J. Koeller
Presbyterian
Centerville Tocal
United Mines
Workers of Amerita
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Honston
Tom Deawison
Omaha Daily Wewss
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