Met Opera Company Delights Burtis with Fra Diavolo
The Metropolitan Opera company opened its stand at Burtis opera house with Fra Diavolo to strong applause and praise. Will S Rising led the bandit role with Jeannette Lincoln and Marie Bell earning the audience’s favor, while the chorus drew much acclaim in a lively evening of comic opera. Tonight Olivette follows with Cherry Sisters at the Watch Tower venue this week.
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Fra Diavolo
Metropolitan Opera Company
Burtis Opera House
Will
S. Rising
Juhile Beppo
Giacomo
Aubrey DeWolf
J. Sweeney
Eddie Smith
Aleash
Marie Bell
Yerlina
Jeannette Lincoln
Lady Aleash
Curtain arrives for Turner opera house in Chicago
The new curtain for the Turner Grand opera house arrived Saturday from Chicago and is now in place. Also noted is a marriage ceremony performed by Justice J. Altman for Chauncer W. Davis and Miss Lillie McDougal of Rock Island. A 13 year old boy visiting Attorner Carl Hass was seriously injured after a fall from a tree. Colonel Powell’s fraternal degree tally is corrected from 54 to 154 degrees. Ea Dari, Republican paper circulator, and Geo R. Davis returned from Centralia Mo. St Paul’s Eng Ev Lutheran Sunday school plans its annual excursion and picnic to Woodward’s Grove, traveling on the Winona.
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E. Sutphin
Whitaker
J. G. Shorey
Masonic Temple
Turner ‘Grand ‘Opera
Chicago
Justice J
Altman
Chauncer
W. Davis
Lillie McDougal
Rock
Powell
Averlé
Ea Dari
Republican
Geo. R. Davis
Leader
Centralia
Messrs. Davis
Davenport
Iowa
St. Paul's Eng. Ev
Lutheran Sunday School
Cherry Sisters at the Watch Tower this week
The Cherry Sisters perform at the Watch Tower all week with matinee and evening shows listed for each day, inviting audiences to enjoy their act during afternoon and evening hours.
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Watch “Tower
Cherry
Watch Tower
Waitch Tower
Social notes from Davenport and surrounding cities
Personal column records weekend visits and hosting across Muscatine Davenport and nearby towns. Mentions Miss Sieele from News Historical department, Mrs. J Z Moser, Mrs. Frank Curtis Sr of Chace, Mamie Brodersen of Bar Hugien, W E Carroll of Iowa City, Albert T Carroll, Mrs George Bradler, T B Hanley and daughter Edna, P S Hoene hosts with guests Charles Fawcen J M Howe and Mrs Miller, and William Cass of New York City departing after a visit with P Mager ty.
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Fred Switzer
Muscatine
Sieele
The
News Historical Department
J. Z. Moser
Frank Curtis
Chace
Davenport
Mamie Brodersen
Bar- Hugien
W. E. Carroll
Iowa City
Peoria
Albert T. Carrol
George Bradler
Roses Hobbs
T. BR. Hanley
Edna
Tipien
T. B. Hanley
J. A. Hanler
P.S. Hoene
South
Charles Fawcen
M. Howe
Miller
Chitaco
Cedar Rapids
Wiliam
Cass
New Yorkr City
Magerty
Industrial Press Aims to Represent Machinists in Cities
Clinton and Dubuque are cited as points of reference as the Industrial Press of New York states its role. The publication speaks for machinists in America's metropolitan centers and hints at broader plans for the Pacific route.
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Clinton and
Dubuque
Pacific
Industrial Press
New York
America
Crescent Bridge Tax Exemption Request Considered
The Board of Supervisors met in session and heard a petition from the Davenport Rock Island and Northern asking a ten year tax exemption for the Crescent bridge in exchange for building the Clinton road by year end. The board took the matter under advisement. On motion at the request of the D C and E L Ry Co the board agreed to meet with company officials to discuss changing public highways.
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Board of Supervisors
Mavenport
Rock Island and Northern
Crescent Bridge
Clinton
Jolly Jacktars in Camp at Waukegan Many Davenport Sailors
About 300 sailors, many from Davenport, gather at Bord du Lac near Waukegan for a week long naval drill with the Alnos reserves. They will use tents, the ship Michigan as a practice vessel, and receive instruction from veteran sailors as they follow a strict daily routine from reveille to taps. The navy plans to use the camp's results to shape next year’s appropriations, aiming to bolster naval militia growth.
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Davenport
Alnons
Waukegan
Lake Michigan
Bord du Lac
United States
Michigan
Sdilor
Chicago
Dar
Adjutant
Navy Department
Washington
Burmeister Infant Clare Buried After Brief Illness
Funeral held at Sacred Heart Cathedral for Clare Burmeister age infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Burmeister. Died Sunday morning at 1. The bereaved parents reside at 2406 Arlington Avenue. Interment at St Marguerites Cemetery with services yesterday at 2 o clock.
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Sacred Heart Cathedral
Clare
Christ. Burmeister
Arlington Avenue
St. Marguerites Cemetery
Brady St. Rust Bicycle Store Sale on Bags Designs
Local shop offers cheap bags and designs for sale at Brady Street's Rust Bicycle Store. Shoppers can find affordable patterns and assorted colors while supplies last. The notice emphasizes value and quick availability.
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Cay
Brady St. Rust Bicycle Store
Dr Rer Case Ends Six MonthsVacation Tour
Dr Rer Case returns from a six months vacation tour, spending most time at Snow Island and the Ashing resort in Mackinac Streets, visiting Neveland Bufale Toronto Canada and other places. He reached Cleveland when the first streetcar was struck, left town, then returned a week later and departed again on the 26th.
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Rer Case
Jakes
Snow Island
Ashing
Mackinac
Neveland
Bufale
Toronto
Canada
Tie
Cleveland
Siikers Suv
Commonwealth
Tmne
Dwt
Tri-Cinx Art School Opens in the City
Ennear Simmons Jal unveils the Tri-Cinx Art School in this city. The institution aims for success with Fiat, a natural artist, and Techies having studied at leading art schools. Fiat brings years of practical illustrating experience to the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennear Simmons Jal
Tri-Cinx
Fiat
Countre
Phelps 4 C Conzb Cure Lauded By Advertisers
A vintage ad copy urges readers to ask their druggist for Phelps 4 C Conzb, Celd and Croup Cure claiming it cures coughing and "swheoping contgh" with bold endorsements and product styling.
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Phelps
Northwest Davenport Zurnverein Anniversary Turnfest
Hundreds attend the twenty eighth Northwest Davenport Turnverein anniversary with outdoor athletic events, an evening dance, and a band. Winners include Otto Rieche in Hop Step and Jump and Ernst Koos in Weight Lifting. Wagner, Beuckland, and Strohkark also notable. A county court case against Sam Lee ended in acquittal after a long, technical trial history.
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Northwest Davenport
Norhwest
Strasser
Northwest Davenport Turnvercein
Davenport Turngemeinde
East Davenport Turngemeinde
Hop
Otto Rieche
Davenport Turugemeinde
F. Strohkark
Dayrenport Turngemeinde
R. Wagner
Davenport Turnegemeinde
Mr Wagner
Gustav Beuckland
Davenport Turnzemelade
Ernst Koos
Northwest Davenport Turning Society
Reinhold Wagner
Northwest Davenport Parnsemeinde
Carl Deters
George Huecksicdr
Crow Overalls Triumph In Close Park Lawn Baseball Game
Amateur baseball at Park Lawn Sunday morning featured a tight contest between Robert Krause Crow Overalls and S&S. The Crows won 12 to 11 with the winning run scoring with no outs. Battery for the Crows was Sheehan and Giese. for S&S Bethel and Wiefer. Also a lengthy Leck Island Park clash saw TX team defeat an aggregation of half testers 44 to 10 in ten innings.
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Robert Krause
Sickle
Park Lawn
Crows
Streuser
Thes
Sheehan
Giese
S&s. P
T.X
Jaz
TX. LL
CVMEREY SISTERS Performances at the Watch Tower
The CVMEREY SISTERS appear at the Watch Tower this week with matinee shows in the afternoon. The program runs daily in the venue’s schedule, promising synchronized harmonies and vintage entertainment.
Death of a Horse After Wagon Collision
A horse owned by Crawtorlaickh Gardens died yesterday morning after a wagon fright near East Fifteenth Street. The frightened animal caused the driver to lose control of the rig, narrowly escaping fatal injuries, while the rider suffered only minor harm in the incident at Neattaram Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiea
Steamed Verne Swain Trip Calls at Winona Port
A season trip of the steamer City of Winona is advertised. Eversheds will depart from Laaves Street at 2:00 P M. with steamers bound for Le Claire and Tench, fare 60 cents each, post noon.
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le Claire
Tench
Winona
Ames
Eversheds
Laaves
Sam Lee Beaten Again by Charley Wah at Law
In a third straight victory, Charley Wah defeats Sam Lee Beaten Again in a Davenport courtroom clash noted by observers as a decisive win for Wah over Lee in a legal contest.
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Sam Lee
Moline Celeestial
Charley Wah
Davenport Connirsman
K of P Pillows on Display at England Co
The ladies are invited to the IV. of P. pillows shown in the window of A C England and Co at 318 West 2nd street. Pillows can be stamped with materials or made up and are recommended for every IX. of P. to have for his couch.
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A.C. England & Co
West 2Nd St
Labor Day bets big in Davenport for industrial home prize drive
Forty thousand dollar structure to be built in Davenport funded by Labor Day celebration proceeds. Donations from business men will be prizes for contests at Schuetzen park with a morning parade led by Strasser’s Union Band and a vaudeville show. The event marks the tenth annual Workmen's Industrial Home celebration aiming to raise funds for an industrial home featuring a reading room and auditorium.
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Davenport
Scott County Savings Bank
Farmers and ‘Mechanics’ Bank
Workmen's Industrial Home Association
Tri-City
Strasser
Dand
Schuetzen Park
Geo. T Baker
Julius Lischer
Is. M. Sharon
A. C
England
Bierele Can
Cane
Weise Bros
Why Clothing Company
Hat
Frank Maher
M. EB. Nabstedt
T. Slicher
T. IX. Shoe Company
Croak’s Shoe
Bundy Bicycle Lamp
Heynold’s Hardware Company
Cave
William Joens
Rocker—Davenport Furniture Company
Jarvis White Art Company
Ifat
T. Richter
Biercle Sundries
J. W. Buck
Biercle Saddie
P. F. Fedderson
Fine
Muhs Bros. Tocket Knife
Hk. SR. Hardware Company
Mortgage Record in Clinton Sets New High
The largest mortgage filed in Clinton County was recorded with J. G. McGrawh on Friday evening. The loan, to the New England Trust Company via GC BL GQ railroad, totals 3650000000 with a fifty year term and interest not to exceed 5 percent. Revenue stamps of 685 were required for legalization. Duplicates are being filed in forty five counties.
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Clinton Comity
J. G. McGrawh
BL & GQ
New Eugland Trust Company
Java
Uennis
Clinton Ace
Davenport Fruit Company Ad for Ter Cream Soda
Davenport fruit company promotes Ter Cream Soda and fine fruits and confections. advertisement notes location at Fourth and Sivady with contact details and phone number.
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Sivady
Trakas
Campers Return Home From Island Camp Stay
A party of Travenyrkers stationed at camp 4 11 44 on Pearson's island for two weeks returned home yesterday. They praised the meals and declared Dick Hamz the best cook on earth. The campers included Mark Dots Ben Snetie Otte Parbeck Os wat Jlabeck Leo Gadient Ed Gadient and Jick Kariz, with Kariz serving as the cook.
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Pearson's Island
Dick Hamz
Evers
Eaje
Wwe Deus” Sas
Ed Gadient
Jick Kariz
Ithe Cook
Visiting Knights and Davenport Memorabilia Sale
The Knights of Pythias visiting Davenport for the session urge keeping a Tate memento. A 24 percent markdown on watches lasts one week, plus chains, scarf pins, emblem pins and charms. Also offered: a line of violins mandolins pianos accordions engraved Davenport scenes from N.S. Plank Jeweler 428 W Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Jesvjuz
Davenport
N.S. Plank, Jeweler
Second Street
Woman Freed After Smallpox Hospital Detention
Victoria Brundage, released from Mer cy s Hospital after smallpox illness, files a sworn statement defending her conduct during the Atlantic Hotel outbreak. She denies links to the Comman Ament or Pope, contends she was wrongly portrayed, and thanks supporters who aided during her 31 days at the pest house.
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Victoria Brundage
Mercy S Hospital
Adlantig Hotel
Pest House
Health Department
Athantic House
Brundage
Justice Altman
State of
Iowa
Scott
Divenport
Mrc
Finley
Myyself
Snnex
Pest
Fourth Promenade Concert Opens With Military Fanfare
Brooke's Fanfare Militaire directed by Runolph Tull with Strasser's band, Company HK, Bugle Corps G. A. hk, and Turner Drum Corps assisting. Subservient for the Daily Republican.
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Brooke
Aus. S
R Unolph Tull
Strasser
Company HK
Bugle Corps
G. A. Hk
Turner Drum Corps
Davenport Ad: The Createst Living Trance Medium
The Davenport public seeks Mrs Allen a renowned trance medium and clairvoyant noted for past readings future forecasts and private consultations at 416 Main Street Davenport Ia Her fees start at 50 cents and she claims to provide names dates figures and tips on love business mining and friends Her hours are 9 a m to 8 p m with pamphlets available by mail and letters answered promptly
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Davenport
Cannes
Allen Gy
Alen
TeHa
Cnides
Marpiace
Main Street
Travenport
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Marrejol Watele
Arthur Evans
Eisies
A. S.rivorer
Goquelicot
Maia
Sorae
Eadie Smith
Olivette
Teewees
Marie Bell Gountess
Ot “Rodenton
Nellie Wood Velontine
Jeannette
Lincoln Lillian Kemble Afostique
Cai
Wilson Bros
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Furnisher No
Brady
Jolly Jagk Tars
Burmeister
Turners
Lee
S. W. Odell
Wah
H. A. Weld
Cooper & Sonnet
Cooper & Sonnet Lee's
HH. i Troster
Wooa
Hubbard
Evans
C. Warris
M. Campbell
BR. Keys
Cvmerey
Wenn
Iorss Nicols
K. OF P. Pillows
Industrial Home Fund
Davenport Fruit Company
Victoria Briendage
Saltman
Daily Republican
A. J. Smith & Son
West Third St
Sukon
W. HH. Hende
Brady Street
J.C. Lauer
E. Third St
Fritz T. Schmidt & Son
the Schumacher
J. G. Wallace Music Store
West Second Street
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