Furs moved and visits noted in Davenport city column
IN THE CITY column lists items of relocation and visits. Furs stored at Richter's N. S. Plank move to 328 W Second. Miss Peddie Ross returns from Minnesota. Various visits to and from Davenport residents, a hospital addition excavation, and local social events noted along with trolley and street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
N.S
Plank
Peddie Ross
Minnesota
Frank Carow
Clinton
Charles Capehart
Carlin
St. Luke’s Hospital
Will H. Davidson
Chicago
Cincinnati
W. T. Dittee
William Theophilus
W. D. Baesler
Seattle
J. E. Lindsay
Crown Point
New York State
Miss Willey
Felix Hirschl
Farnam Street
Hirschl
Fred Lambach
Carl
Katie Hagemann
Colorado
Mr Quinn Sings Popular Songs On Main Street Night
Mr Quinn performs popular songs on Main Street at night drawing passersby and adding local color to the evening scene. The street musician creates a casual concert vibe near shops and homes, attracting small crowds and attention from nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Quinn
Main Street
Young Gutekunst Reported Returned From Desertion
The young man named Gutechunst or Gutekunst, arrested as a US army deserter, is said to be in town again. He reportedly was sent to Fort Leavenworth Military Prison for desertion after leaving Davenport for San Francisco, was captured by police, and released with a nominal court martial sentence before returning home.
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Galesburg
Gutechunst
Gutekunst
United States Army
Arsenal
Fort Leavenworth Military Prison
Davenport
San Francisco
Presidio
Infant care note on pasteurized milk offer
When your infant does not thrive, try pasteurized milk which is free from dangerous germs. Delivered daily by the Tri-City Bottled Milk and Butter Company, Cock Island. Phone West 1241.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Cock Island
West 1241
Notice to readers on newspaper delivery changes
A. W. Rundquist, special agent, 224 Perry Street, Chicago, is the contact for readers if Hearst's Chicago American editions cannot be secured in the morning, evening, or Sunday issues. Telephone 7614.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Chicago American
A. W. Rundquist
Perry Street
Misses Bawden Entertain at Their Home
Thursday evening at their home in Valley Place Park in the west part of the city Misses Elsie and Minnie Bawden entertained in honor of J. E. Nicodemus of Chicago who has been visiting the family of J. P. Jacobs of Rockingham township and who left yesterday for his home in Chicago. The guests at the Bawden home were the Misses Bertha Meisner Amy Ella and Clara Buergal Elfrieda Schmidt Ada Garstang and Mamie Schnitger and Messrs. J. E. Nicodemus S. B. White William Corry J. G. Bennett N. S. Plank and A. J. Mutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Curtis
Long Grove
May Eldridge
Farnam Street
App
Mamie Donovan-App
Martha Gibson
Edwards Congregational Sunday School
Linwood
Cora
Nettie
Masters Grover
Udo Claussen
Morgan
Woodward
Chicago
J. B. Phelps
Davenport
Will Mast
Minneapolis
Pleasure Points
Minnesota
Chas. Warner
J. H. C. Petersen
Warner Flats
J. T. A. Flannagan
St.Ambrose College
Queenstown
New York
the Order of the Holy Cross
Mary Elizabeth
Notre Dame
Ind
St. Mary’s School
Tri-City Railway Company
Third
Ainsworth Streets
Fifteenth
Brady
Harrison
Main
John Ade
Kentland
George Ade
Ade
Joseph Ade
Harry Howe
Chicago Incandescent Light Co
Holophone Company
London
Jas. Howe
New Lee
People’s Mission
J. P. Donahue
Donahue
Charles Hermany
Louisville
LeClaire
Peoria
Valley Place Park
Elsie
Minnie Bawden
J. EB. Nicodemus
J. P. Jacobs
Rockingham Township
Bawden
Bertha Meisner
Amy Ella
Clara Buergal
Elfrieda Schmidt
Ada Garstang
Mamie Schnitger
J. E
Lawn Service at Calvary Baptist Church Begins Outdoors
Dr J W Weddell has returned from St Paul and plans to open services at Calvary Baptist Church without delay. The family is visiting in Chicago. Since the auditorium is not yet ready, Sunday evening service will be held on the church lawn in the open air, beginning promptly at 7 oclock to avoid darkness. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Weddell
St. Paul
Calvary Baptist Church
Chicago
Bargain Day Offer for One-Year Republican Subscriptions
Aug 27 near, the Republican announces a Bargain Day cash present of $2 for new one year subscribers. Readers are urged to mail or deliver $2 cash or $8 by carrier now, as the offer ends after Aug 27 and will not be available at these rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Suspects Held in Muscatine Tuman Murder Case
Two more men named Thomas Wilson and Alin were arrested in Cedar County on suspicion of involvement in the Muscatine County double murder near a woods home. Sheriff Stuart located them after a tip from William Fox who saw the pair camping along the road and asking about the crime. Police believe one suspect may have informed a boy and possibly sent a telephoned warning. Further details tied to a Lone Tree visit and a Riverside flight to parts unknown are noted as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Tuman
Muscatine
Thomas Wilson
Alin
Cedar County
Stuart
Musachine
William Fox
Bennett
Uey
Williams
Dan Williams
Lone Tree
John Binhoff
Riverside
Laying Plans for New Lock at Wing Dam
Maj. C. McD. Townsend of Rock Island leads government river work toward a lock in the Wing Dam opposite Moline. A preliminary survey will be ordered by a war department board if a feasibility report shows promise. Congress must fund the project before construction begins, delaying immediate steamer traffic to the Moline harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. C. McD. Townsend
Rock Island
Wing Dam
Moline
Congress
Maj. Townsend
War Department
Washington
Moline Harbor
September race meet closes entries for big purses
Entries for the September race meet close at noon on September 16. the meet runs September 23 to 26 with purses of 400 for most races and 200 for the tri-city event. Trotting classes include 2:25 2:27 2:22 2:18 2:15 2:12 and pacing classes 2:2 2:19 2:15 2:18 2:11 plus a free-for-all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Springfield
Tri-City
Postum Coffee Turns War Veteran From Dyspepsia to Strength
Merrill Hutchinson of Reading Massachusetts recounts his experience after switching from coffee to Postum Cereal Food Coffee. He describes years of dyspepsia and weight loss from coffee use, then notes improved digestion and weight gain to 160 pounds over five years of drinking Postum, claiming it provides nourishment as well as drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Hutchinson
Reading
Mass
Democratic Delegation to State Convention in Scott County
The Scott County Democrats convene at Turner Hall to name delegates to the state and congressional conventions. The platform choice at Davenport will shape county and district campaigns, with Bryanism and free silver moods vs old Democratic principles likely to trigger a fight. Key figures mentioned for Congress include Judge Martin J Wade, William Schmidt, and Waldo Brecker, with Schmidt touted in a Davenport Chronicle letter as a possible candidate if the party avoids free coinage.
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Scott County
Turner Hall
Town
Kansas City
Davenport
Bryan
Free Saver
Martin J. Wade
William 0. Schmidt
Waldo Brecker
Free Silver
Chicago Chronicle
William G. Schmidt
Scots County
Chronicle
Aug
Chicago’ Chronicl
William O. Schmidt
Senate
Schmidt
Wade
Iowa City
Becker
Reinstated catcher Jack Evers rejoins Davenport lineup
Davenport manager Hayes announced that catcher Jack Evers has been reinstated by President Sexton and is eligible to play immediately. Evers, noted for his strong throwing arm and batting, will wear Davenport colors today and focus on business, avoiding conflicts with umpires.
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Sexton
Jack Evers
Davenport
Hayes
Jack
Widow inquires on Taggert murder case on steamer Dubuque
Chief Martens receives a letter from Edward Yates of Pittsfield Illinois seeking details about the deaths of Chas Taggert and his son Harry on the steamer Dubuque. The writ asks for burial site, sexton name, and whether valuables or estate exist in Texas. Coroner Lambach is advised for burial records.
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Martens
Edward Yates
Pittsfield
Taggert
Griggsville
Ill
Dubuque
Mate Breen
Chasuscent
Harry
Alas Leonidas
Pike
Perry Street
Taggerts
Texas
Yates
Lambach
LARCENY CASES HEARD IN POLICE COURT
In Magistrate Finger's court two larceny cases were heard yesterday morning. George James was found to have stolen a $10 overcoat from John Dempsey and sentenced to ten days in the county jail. J. M. Morrison was charged with stealing shoes from in front of the Fair store and jailed for 30 days. Hattie Davies received a month's free board at the county jail for vagrancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finger
George James
John Dempsey
J. M. Morrison
Hattie Davies
Liberty Township Democrats Caucus Chooses County Delegates
The Liberty Township Democrats held a caucus last evening chaired by the township leader with James Arp presiding and J Qherleitner as secretary. Six delegates were chosen for the county convention Herman Arp George Petersen William Lenseh Henry Brockmann J Oberleitner and Henry Smith. One delegate may cast the full vote of the delegation at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Township
James Arp
J. Qherleitner
Herman Arp
George Petersen
William Lenseh
Henry Brockmann
J. Oberleitner
Henry Smith
Claussen Coat Ad Offers Best Coat on Earth
A concise ad for Claussen promotes the best coat on earth with contact phone 136. The brief notices call to action, emphasizing quality and accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claussen
Menton Named State Organizer for Iowa Federation of Labor
T P Menton of Boone Iowa has been made state organizer of the Iowa Federation of Labor after spending time in Davenport where he impressed local labor men. He has held the position temporarily and is regarded as a good fit. W A Jacobs a local Socialist and former governor candidate was also a candidate for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Menton
Boone
Davenport
Iowa Federation of Labor
Menton
W. A. Jacobs
Moving pictures tonight on Main Street
A brief notice states that moving pictures are showing tonight on Main Street between Second and Third streets. The item notes the venue location and time as a local entertainment brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Second
Third Streets
Bishop Cosgrove Celebrates 18th Ordination Anniversary
Bishop Cosgrove of the Davenport diocese marks the 18th anniversary of his ordination on September 14. He has administered confirmation to about 1,800 persons per year and has ordained many priests while overseeing cornerstone layings for numerous Catholic churches. He recently completed summer visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosgrove
Davenport
The People's Steam Laundry Ad Promises Finish Promise
A vintage advertisement from The People's Steam Laundry at 125 East Third Street offers to provide either a domestic finish on linen or the original gloss, at the customer's option, with telephone contact 46 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
People’s Steam Laundry
East Third Street
Rathbone Sisters Plan Buffalo Lodge Initiation
The Rathbone Sisters held a regular meeting at Hibernian hall with a large attendance. They are preparing to go to Buffalo where they have been invited to assist in instituting a new lodge. The date of the institution is not fixed yet but will start with a large membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Sisters
Hibernian Hall
Buffalo
Union Labor Hats and Caps Catalog Ad
Notice for T Richter and Sons offering union made hats and caps in various styles suitable for labor day use. Located at 219 West 2nd Street.
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Ss. & Li
Peinehnes
Brady Street
Townsend
St. Joe
Iowa Democracy
President Sexton
Pittsfield, Ill
Leonidas & Son
Morrison
Democrats
Bishop Cosgrove
Rathbone
T. Richter & Sons
J. E. Gustus
Brown’s Business College
Iowa
Shaker
E. Wi
DIXOR
Bloomington
Bayenport
West Second Street
Huyler's
Lownery’s
Allegretti
Chas. F. Ranzow & Son
Third’ Street
Our
Redfield Infirmary
McCullough Bldg
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