Joyful Christmas Charity and Upcoming Monmouth Glee Club Show
The Journal and W R C report generous toy and clothing donations from readers to bless needy children, including gifts from an elderly donor and a church leader. They note late letters helped meet needs. January 2 features the Monmouth College Glee Club at Graham with reserved seating. A sacred concert at Second U P Church drew praise, with free admission and strong performances by local ensembles.
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Santa Claus
Journal
W. R. GC
Saturdays
Sermon on Good Will Toward Man at Presbyterian Church
At the Presbyterian Church Rev fl. R. Stark spoke on Good Will Toward Man with Christmas music. The choir performed God So Loved the World and Mrs. S. B. Dewey sang The Star of Bethlehem. Sunday school scholars received medals and gifts from Sup t R. R. Rowland and staff.
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Fl. R. Stark
Dewey
Sup't R. R. Rowland
L. D. Robinson Jewelers Highlights Gift Goods Array
The east side jeweler showcases late Sterling Silver Comb and Brush Sets Ebony Toilet Sets Wave Crest Ware and artistic silverware in a varied up-to-date display. Dr. Sam Matthews of Chicago spent Christmas with brother J. T. Matthews and now gives two weekly lectures at Chicago Tint Vernty.
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L. D. Robinson
East Side
Sam Matthews
Chicago
J. T. Matthews
Matthews
Chicago Tint Vernty
Vanity Fair at The Graham Showcases Top Vaudeville Cast
The Graham presents Vanity Fair with a strong chorus and new wardrobe. Stars include W Williams, the Harbecks, John Leonard, Jennie Fulton, Williams Albion, Hawthorne Parsons, Carlin Brown, Edna Melrose, Gussie Hill, and a large chorus. Two travesties, A Jay in New York and Hotel Girly Hirly, headline. Seats go on sale next Monday.
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Vanity Fair
Hill
W. Williams
Mimic
the Harbecks
John Leonard
Jennie Fulton
Williams & Albion
Hawthorne & Parsons
Carlin & Brown
Edna Melrose
Gussie Hill
Runaway Injures Mrs Reeves in Rural Accident
Mrs Will Reeves, living five miles southeast of town, was hurt when a horse driven by her son John ran from a hilltop into timber, smashing the buggy. she suffered back and limb injuries while John was unhurt. The letter to the editor about a poet’s rejection is also mentioned in the same item.
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Will Reeves
John
Pleasant family reunion at Rob't Fisher's Heights
Yesterday a 24 person family reunion was held at Rob't Fisher's Heights. Attendees included I. C. Shinnebarger and wife with Miss Lulu Williams of Muscatine, David Fisher and family of Keota, Miss Anna Fisher of Cedar Rapids, Wm. Mickle of Avoca Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Matthews and M. Cavin of this city.
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Rob’t Fisher
Heights
I. C. Shinnebarger
Lulu Williams
Muscatine
David Fisher
Keota
Anna Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Mickle
Avoca
Neb
Mesdames
J. T. Matthews
M. Cavin
Comedy Event A Wise Woman to Play in City
The season’s big comedy event features the new farce A Wise Woman presented with a renowned cast. After services, St James choir socialized with Rev Jacobsmeier and BE A Swift announced a $30 purse to organist Miss Mary King for eight years of free service.
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St. James
Jacobsmeier
BE. A. Swift
Mary King
Christmas Joy Hits Local Businessman and Family
Rudolph Warfel of Harvey Warfel receives a highly prized Christmas gift as a son arrives at his home. Express and post offices report busier Christmas week with 30 to 50 more packages daily than last year. Earl Draper and wife celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary at home with local attendees Ki Maxwell, Ralph Kellar, and Harry Kleese.
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Rudolph Warfel
Harvey & Warfel
Earl Draper
Havre
Messrs
Mesdames Ki Maxwell
Ralph Kellar
Harry Kleese
Arthur Chilcote
Coppock
J. P. Gorman
Miss Nettie Johnston
Davenport
J. M. Thompson
Journal Force
Mr. Gorman
Mrs. Thompson
Miss Johnston
Kathleen Reynolds
Columbus Junction
Iette
Holy Year Opens As Pope Strikes Three Blows On Door
In Rome on December 25 Pope Leo XIII opened the Holy Year by striking three blows with a golden hammer on the door of St. Peter's Basilica. He rode in the sedia gestatoria to the vestibule where officials, diplomats, and Rome’s elite witnessed the ceremony after prayers in the Sistine Chapel.
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Sedia Gentatoria
Rome
St. Peter's
Sistine Chapel
Vatican Palace
Leo
Monsignor
Serafino Vanutelli
Congregation of Bishops and
Pope Conducts Solemn Holy Door Ceremony at St Peters
The Pope Leo XIII led the Holy Door rite at St Peters with the cardinal officials, then blessed the crowd from the altar of Michael Angelo. A long silence followed as the janitors kissed his feet and the ceremony culminated with the Sedia Gestatoria procession and plenary indulgences. Outside, Rome bells rang and guards maintained order while a vast crowd gathered in the basilica precincts. Olympia and St Joseph items report separate court actions on bribery and theft cases, including Armstrong’s arrest, extradition ruling, and Tatman’s not guilty verdict.
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St. Peter's
Leo
Rome
Michael Angelo
Basilica
Pontifical Guards
Royal Carbineers
Deere Declines Run for Governor Nomination
Charles H. Deere, prominent plow manufacturer from Moline Illinois, announced on Saturday that he will not pursue the Republican nomination for governor. The decision ends speculation about his candidacy as of December 25.
Christmas Day Gatherings Mentioned in Local Notices
Mrs M F DeGalleford and Cordel of Keota visited brother Elrod Dayton at the Lafayette House for Christmas. J R Isenhart, a north side restaurant man, served a fine Christmas dinner enjoyed by several families. Mrs Dewey and Mrs Morrow of Macon Missouri were guests at the John McCall home. Miss Ruth Latta departed this morning for Grandview Iowa for a brief visit with friends.
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J. Clyde McCoy
Wagner
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U P
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Frank Sage
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Stanley Miller
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POPE
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N. Y
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Ruth Latta
Grandview
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Rust
China
Roger & Fallet’s
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