Davenport City Briefs Highlights Local Happenings
Best pianos at Metzger's on West 3rd, Watch Tower club grants another chance, and Sept 27 address by Adlai Stevenson may be in Rock Island. Davenport residents secure marriage licenses, fairs in Keokuk Sept 25-29, G A R veterans return from Chicago, and Walter Chambers named Iowa Golf Association vice president. Local visits include Misses Lessinger and O'Donnell, osteopathy student Farber to Milwaukee, and Yellowstone trip by C R I & P officials.
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Metzger’s
Narcissus Club
Watch Tower
Howard D. Dailey
Margaret Naves
Davenport
Adlai T. Stevenson
Bryan
Rock Island
Sio
W. F. Gray
Corbett-McCor
Perry and
Second Streets
Albert Petersen
Paris
Keokuk
Chicago
Windy City
Walter Chambers
Iowa State Golf Association
Des Moines
Davenport Zolfists
Louise Lessinger
Ottumwa
Levy B. Cole
J. A. Stevenson
Clinton
C. V. Farber
Milwaukee
Milwaukee College of Osteopathy
W. Hobbs
Yellowstone Park and
J. M. Eldridge
Ashland
Wis
Personal notes from Davenport and Burlington visits
Tr-Cit Electric Co contractors. P iL Ollesen returns from Burlington trip. Miss Carrie Abbott visits Chicago. Mrs F Stewart and daughter Bess depart for Chicago. Mrs F B Dunham of Clinton visits Davenport friends. Mrs Applegate returns from Rusie tine visit. Miss Claranche Nattinger of Leons visits Mars Bowman. Arthur Porter returns to Burlington after a city stay. Mrs Charles Ju Rathburn of Davenport visits friends in Joslin Illinois. Miss Carrie Johnson also visiting.
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Davenport
Joslin
Itl
Alss
Carrie Johnson
Laughing Gas and Gas Stores Stir Cozy Kitchen Debate
A clipped, satirical note mocks gas heating costs and the idea of cooking with gas. It highlights the old kitchen as a symbol of comfort and compares fuel prices, urging readers to visit the gas company office at 318 Brady to see simple, orderly options.
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Brady
Sheriff Fights Bruner Warrant in Kansas Affair
Sheriff Cralle of Rock Island county went to Jewell and Concordia Kansas to arrest Bruner on a wife abandonment warrant. He faced two suits, criminal and civil, was arrested for alleged illegal arrest, then the case dismissed. A $1,000 damage claim was dropped by telegram, and Bruner was not jailed. Settlement reached as Kansas attorneys withdrew.
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Cralle
Rock Island County
Kansas
Bruner
Rock Island
Jewell County
Illinois
Concordia
Sturgis
Topeka
Elevator test at Davenport building reaches 157 feet
On Tuesday the Davenport Elevator Co. tested the new elevator with the first fire and plan to test every machine as construction proceeds. The 157 foot structure will offer grand river views and can hoist 35 bushels of grain at a time with large belts plus several smaller belts for grain.
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Davenport Elevator Co
Rock River
Hennepin’ Canal
Whitby Held for Crim e Man Slaughter in Vernon Case
Coroner's jury verdict in the Everett Vernon death found a broken jaw caused by a blow from Herbert Whitby. Whitby faces a manslaughter charge with a preliminary examination expected today before Magistrate Finger Geo. W. Scott, Whitby's lawyer, claims the jury blamed the wrong man and vows a thorough defense.
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Finger
Geo. W. Scott
Whitbys
Everett Vernon
City Hall
Vernon
Herbert Whitby
Whitby
Lambach
George W. Scott
Scott
James Leahy Inquest Reveals Death From Fall at Barn Window
A coroner's inquest viewed the remains of James Leahy and heard several witnesses. The verdict found death was caused by a fall from a barn window onto the rear pavement near Joe Trager's saloon, with a skull fracture and intoxication at the time. The county will bury the deceased today.
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James Leahy
Joe Trager
Seavern Builds New Grain Storehouse Near Fishertown
George Seavern is erecting a new grain storehouse near Fishertown. The structure rises rapidly above surrounding trees and houses and is clearly visible from the levee behind Willow Island. Carpenters and builders are progressing quickly and the roof will be on soon.
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George Seavern
Fishertown
Willow Island
Marriage of Hopper and Larkin at St Anthony's
Miss Mary A Hopper and James A Larkin were wed yesterday at St Anthony's church with Rev D J Flannery officiating. Attendants included Miss Margaret O Connor and best man William McDevitt. The couple departed for Chicago and will reside on Tremont Avenue after their honeymoon.
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Mary A. Hopper
James A. Larkin
St. Anthony’s Church
D. J. Flannery
Margaret O'Connor
William McDevitt
Chicago
Tremont Avenue
River levels hold steady at Davenport as others rise
The Father of Waters shows no change at Davenport, while sections upriver rise. St Paul records 0.4 ft, Red Wing 0.2 ft, Reed's Landing 1 ft, LaCrosse 0.3 ft, and Dubuque 0.1 ft. Prairie du Chien and Davenport stay flat. Davenport gauge stands at 3.7 ft above low water.
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Davenport
St. Paul
Red Wing
Reed’s Landing
LaCrosse
Dubuque
Prairie du Chien
Complete returns of Corbett McCoy fight set for tonight
The final results of the Corbett McCoy bout will be delivered this evening at John Hills. The event management confirms the official scoring and verdict will be announced during the postfight session.
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John Hills
New Black Dress Silks at Young and McCombs
A report from Rock Island notes a new line of black silk dresses debuting at Young and McCombs. The assortment emphasizes sleek silhouettes and versatile styles for the upcoming season.
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Young & McCombs
Rock Island
Single Tax Lecture Tour By J R Herman
J R Herman state lecturer for the Illinois State Single Tax League will speak at the corner of Second and Brady streets on Thursday and Friday evenings this week. He has held street meetings in Rock Island and Moline recently with large attendances and says the talks are for the single tax theory only, not tied to any political party.
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J. R. Herman
Linois
Second
Brady Streets
Book sale opens today at McCollister’s store
Secretary J D McCollister announces the shop will open today and stay open daily except Labor Day. Children may obtain from the department the color boxes for drawing, previously shared for two years but now bought as individual property, as Secretary McCollister restocked the shelves with new books.
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J. D. McCollister
McCollister
Orphans' Home Boys to Form School Orchestra
The Orphans' Home boys will form an orchestra under temporary director Albert Petersen of the Petersen band. Instruments are supplied by the institution and Miss Glenny, the home’s music teacher, conducts large classes while the boys learn harmony and prepare for performance.
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Albert Petersen
Petersen Band
Glenny
Tri-City Labor Day Parade Plans Include 46 Floats
Thirty six unions have applied for parade space and forty six floats, many from Davenport, will attend. The lighting contract goes to Tri-City Electric Co. A 60 by 120 foot dance floor opens today with Mr. Peterson starting the floor and the Light Guard band performing with eighteen musicians.
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Tri- City
Davenport
Tri- City Electric Co
Peterson
Light Guard
Fairmount Named For Davenport Cemetery By Drawing
West Davenport Cemetery association selected Fairmount as the new cemetery name. About 200 people submitted names. Grand View and River View were popular but the board chose a place name. A drawing determined the winner, Miss Frida Schricker, who submitted Fairmount. All agree the name fits the cemetery.
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Fairmount
West Davenport
Frida Schricker
J. C. Schricker
Grand View
River View
Ice Cream Social Planned by Y P S C HB Church
The Y P S C HB of the Congregational church will host an ice cream social at Miss Collins home Friday evening. Buses will depart Locust and Farnam streets at 7 20 p m with intervals between departures. Round trip fare is 5 cents.
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Congregational Church
New Fall Dress Goods Arrive at Young and McCombs
New fall dress goods have just arrived at Young and McCombs in Rock Island. The shop advertises fresh fabrics and a varied selection for upcoming season wardrobes.
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Young & McCombs
Rock Island
Grain Traffic Runs High As Box Car Shortage Hits Rails
Rail divisions report a severe box car shortage amid peak grain shipments. Davenport-Chicago lacks 25 cars, Davenport-Kansas City 20, and Keokuk-Ruthven 60, with other divisions similarly affected, underscoring the immense grain business.
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Rock Island
Davenport-Chicago
Davenport
Gas stoves and weather ready tips from 1900
The item urges readers to buy a gas stove now to gain benefits during the remaining hot weather of 1900. It claims preparedness for nesting season and promotes reservoirs or water back with any range ordered, inviting visits to the Gas Company's Office at 316 Brady Street and to subscribe to the Daily Republican.
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Gas Company
Brady Street
Petersen's Shoes Offers Fall and Winter Styles for Misses and Children
J H C Petersen's Sons promotes a complete fall and winter shoe assortment for Misses, Boys, and Children. The sale list includes Misses Tan Lace 98c, Misses Black Vici 1.20–1.75, Youths Calf Lace 1.34–1.85, Bors Kangaroo Calf 1.25, and Box Calf 2.00, with a few pointed toe shoes marked down from 3.00 to 2.75. An early inspection is cordially invited.
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Russia
Blankets advance sale at Young & Combs Rock Island
Advance sale of blankets is announced by Young & Combs in Rock Island urging customers to purchase now. The notice highlights limited quantities and a seasonal promotion aimed at early shoppers.
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Monexr Br
Young & cCombs
Rock Island
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