Growth of Temperance at National W C T U Meet
Washington December 3 reports to the W C T U National convention show steady growth in the temperance cause. The president Mrs Lillian Stevens notes dues from 45 states and DC versus 28 states in 1881, more departments of work, higher protection ages for girls, and police matrons now common. The correspond ing secretary Mrs Susanna Fry cites 15000 new paid members and 1000 local unions formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. C. T. U. National Convention
Susanna M. D. Fry
Illinois
Helen M. Barker
Lillian M. N. Stevens
District of Columbia
Portland
Chicago
Rhode Island
Georgia
Utah
Territories
Willard
Christian’ Temperance Union
Boston
W. CT. U
Edinburgh
Susan M. B. Fry
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Buffalo
Helen Morton Barker
Alaska
Filipinos Surrender to American Troops at Vigan
In Vigan, Manila area Sunday, about 2500 natives pledged allegiance to the United States, with 500 resistors remaining. Priest administers oath. General Young credits McKinley's reelection, stronger troops, and strict war measures for the peace. Deportations to Manila noted to deter Tagalog raiders.
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Manila
Vigan
United States
Santa Maria
Young
McKinley
Marines Arrive from Guam Restoring Cavite Work
Washington reports Rear Admiral Remey says a detachment of marines and some of the Yosemite's officers arrived by Lava from Guam on the 26th ult. Restorations at Cavite are progressing favorably.
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Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Cavite
Yosemite
Guam
Special baby foods and tonic cod liver oil claim
Doctors and mothers favor new special foods for babies amid concerns about less natural living and thinner milk. Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil is promoted as mother and baby food, with an offer to send a sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.
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Scott & Bowne
Peal Suset
New York
Iowa Voters Decide McKinley Victory Plurality Tops 98k
Des Moines reports official statewide results show McKinley winning by a substantial plurality over Bryan. Electors at large totals near 520,355 with Republicans gaining 98,543 more votes than Democrats. Prohibition and Social Democratic votes rise while Bryan’s share declines.
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Des’ Moines
Iowa
John N. Baldwin
Joseph Biboeck
State Board of Canvassers
McKinley
Bryan
Garfield
Hancock
C.cesees
Palmer
Levering
Bentleyman Giet
Mattchett
Woolley
Barker
Escoratee
Malloney
Sec. Lab
Leonard
United Christian
B. Martin
Secretary of State
Ole O. Roe
Joseph Eiboeck
C. H. Mackey
H. A. Buchanan
James Scull
A. W. C. Weeks
L. H. Weller
F. Traulson
B. Curland
Soc. Labs
United Chris
A. J. Allen
John M. Work
W. B. Martin
S. B. Crane
S. C. Pillsbury
T. G. Wheeler
Pep
J. M. Kremer
Soc
E. W. Sage
C. Wirth
Eales
Glove Cutter Labor Case Faces Federal Suit
Grinnell dates the suit at Morrison, Mc Intosh & Co. for breach of contract labor law as Groversville Table Cutters' union alleges violations. Two Bohemians were employed to try a new industry, while John F. Lacey cites a clause allowing skilled workers. Judge McPherson reviews the demurrer amid ongoing protests by the union.
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Grinnell
D. S. Morrison
Morrison, McIntosh & Co
Groversville Table
Cutters
Morrison
John F. Lacey
McPherson
Labor Immigration Bureau
Table Cutters
Missing Man’s Remains Found In Colfax
Colfax December 3 Pete Stone a miner with Jasper County Coal Co vanished April 15. Yesterday his body was found about five miles out in the country near a stough by travelers. No foul play indicated. A coroner’s inquest was held. He was 45 and unmarried.
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Colfax
Pete Stone
Jasper Countr Coal Company
Ant
Fatal youth injury from accidental gun discharge incident
Mt. Pleasant Dec 3 Willie Ball a young man near Winfield suffered a serious flesh wound when a revolver discharged accidentally during a celebration for the marriage of Orrill Van Sroe and Miss Edith Carden of Winfield The ball struck him in the thigh and caused a mean flesh wound with injuries to the area.
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Mt. Pleasant
Willie Ball
Winfield
Orrill van Sroe
Edith Carden
Davenport Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Officers Elected
At the annual meeting of the Davenport Mutual Plate Glass Insurance company the following officers were elected W W C Putnam president Walter Chambers vice president H W Techentin secretary and treasurer A very prosperous year was reported.
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Davenport Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Company
W.W. C. Putnam
Walter Chambers
H. W. Techentin
Bowen Bride in Dubuque Wedding Quiet Home Ceremony
F H Bowen head watchmaker for T Kircher Davenport married Miss Jennie B DeLorimier of Dubuque in a simple home wedding at 870 Bluff street Dubuque The ceremony was performed by Rev F G Smith in the presence of relatives and intimate friends The bride is from a prominent Dubuque family and Mr Bowen is well known in the city with many friends and best wishes for their future in Davenport
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Bowen
T. Kircher
Dubuque
W. K. DeLorimier
Bluff Street
Jennie B. DeLorimier
FF. H. Bowen
Davenport
F. G. Smith
First Congregational Church
Bowen
A. R. Knight & Co
TT. Kircher
Legion
Mrs. Bowen
Campaign Opens at Central Methodist Church Iowa
The great Methodist campaign in Iowa opened at the Central Methodist church with Dr Mills from New York leading a forward move to save 20,000,000 seals and raise 20,000,000 dollars. He outlined church progress and morality, spoke about 38 minutes, and Dr Fellows followed with a brief talk. A collection raised about 300 dollars for ministers’ fund and colleges, with plans to raise 10,000 dollars in the Upper Iowa conference.
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Iowa
Central Methodist Church
Mills
New York
Fellow
Iowa City
Upper Town
H.H. Fregr
Cornell College
F. A. Parkin
Upper Iowa University
Fellows
Ministers’ Fund
Upper Iowa
Distinguished Visitor at Masons Meeting in Iowa
D W Clemons of West Union deputy grand master of the Iowa Masons attended the gathering. Mr Barette, re elected master, said appointive offices would be filled at a later meeting this month. A large attendance marked the event and the master celebrated his 45th birthday with congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Clemons
West Union
The
Masons
Iowa
Barette
Presbyterian Church Fair At First Presby terian
A fair at the First Presbyterian church will run Wednesday and Thursday with afternoon and evening sessions. A fine supper each day accompanies a bazaar featuring booths such as Little Folks Doll Candy Blower Souvenir Dutch Kitchen and a Japanese booth. Proceeds from sales including Dr J B Donaldson’s new book The Two Talents go to the church. A souvenir book of selections has been prepared by the church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
J B. Donaldson
S. New
Teutonia elects officers for upcoming year
The Teutonia Sick Relief society has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President Hans Boege, Vice President Daniel Wagner. Corresponding Secretary Carl Dittmann. Financial Secretary John Lorenzen. Section Secretary John Wilkens. Treasurer John Harmann. Yaskee for 18 months Adolph Westphal. Society Flag Bearer Fred Hamann. U. S. Flag Bearer H. Rehder. Marshal John Soeder.
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Teutonia Sick Relief Society
Hans Boege
Daniel Wagner
Carl Dittmann
John Lorenzen
John Wilkens
John Harmann
Yaskee
Adolph Westphal
Fred Hamann
U. S
H. Rehder
John Soeder
Damon Lodge Members Meet for Funeral of Orson Parker
The members of Damon lodge No 10 K of P are requested to meet at their hall Tuesday at 1 30 p m to attend the funeral of our deceased Brother Orson Parker by order of A Segelbaum C C Mo Gundaker K of R and S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Lodge
No. 10
Orson Parker
A. Segelbaum
C. C. MO. Gundaker
Mrs Gillies Seeks Divorce After Alleged Abuse
Jamet Gillies has filed for divorce from Thos Gillies alleging repeated striking choking and threats including a Nov 6 incident that bled the face and left a bruised eye. She cites $15,000 in bank funds and $5,000 in Scott county real estate. She seeks $200 immediate attorneys fees $50 monthly during suit and $5,000 permanent alimony plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamet Gillies
Thos. Gillies
Davison & Lane
Gillies
Scott County
The New Bank at LeClaire Opens Soon
J E Park visited LeClaire Iowa last week and citizens urge him to open a savings bank. He reports the required stock secured and the bank will open about January 1 with Mr Periz bringing banking experience and careful accounting to the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Park
LeClaire
Mr. Park
le Claire
Mrr
Periz
Wilton Advocate
Davenport Masons Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Davenport Lodge No. 27, A. F. and A. M. elected officers for the upcoming year. George A. Barrette was named Worshipful Master, J. Buck Senior Warden, F. Bills Junior Warden, S. W. Pierce treasurer, E. J. Foster secretary, and J. H. Harrison trustee for three years.
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Davenport Lodge No. 37
Davenport Lodge No. 27
A. F
A. M
George A. Barrette
W.mm
J.K. Buck
S. W
F. L. Bills
J. W
S. W. Pierce
E. J. Foster
J. H. Harrison
Will Form Stock Company In Washington Iowa
H H Heinsfurter of this city forms a stock company in Washington Iowa with J M Bratton and I Riein to begin a clothing business at the start of the year succeeding Mr Klein whose established store he will take over Heinsfurter will move to Washington this month and is described as an experienced clothing man with strong local ties and supporters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Court of Arbitration
H. H. Heinsfurter
Washington
Iowa
J. M. Bratton
I. Riein
Mr. Klein
Heinsfurter
Sholl's Coal Promotes Best Soft Coal in City
W H Claussen advertises Sholl's coal as the city’s best soft coal with a contact phone 136.
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Sholl
W. H. Claussen
Buy Part of Friday Estate Lands Sold for Five Thousand
John Ochs Sons real estate agents closed a deal yesterday purchasing 91 acres in Blackhawk and Davenport townships from the heirs of the late John M Friday. The parcel is part of Friday estate. Sellers named include Johanna Buddeberg Christina Doering Anthony Stein Louis Stein and Alfred Stein, residents of New Jersey and Wisconsin. The buyers are Fred Lantau, with land along the BC RR and N right of way in the county.
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John. Ochs’ Sons
Minerva E. Burnsides
Blackhawk
Davenport Township
John M. Friday
Johanna’ Buddeberg
Christina Doering
Anthony Stein
Louis F."stein
Alfred. A. Stein
Francis Stein
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Fred Lantau
County
B.C
Silence On The Hennepin Canal Contractors
Local note on the Hennepin canal project near Geneséo reports Burke and Dukelow still finalizing work and most concrete tasks completed. The rest of the summer activity zone will soon be silent, while Burke estimates finish in about ten days and winter jobs are planned for other crews. The Metzger Piano Co advertises pianos, promising quality, reliability, and tailored models.
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Burke and
Dukelow
Geneséo
Burke
Park Chrysanthemums Brighten Ned Lee Mission
Park commissioners sent a large number of chrysanthemums to Ned Lee mission Sunday evening. After the service the flowers were distributed to the children and many homes were made brighter. The speaker at the mission was T Robinson Stitt who gave an address that pleased and benefited attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
Ned Lee
T. Robinson Stitt
Funeral of James E D Coleman Held at Home
The funeral for James E D Coleman who died in the Glucose explosion was held Sunday afternoon from the Second and Pine street residence. A large crowd attended as Rev W H Blanche of St Pauls English Lutheran church led services. Carnival Camp W O W participated at the graveside in Fairmount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E.D. Coleman
Second and
Pine Streets
W. H. Blanche
St. Paul’s
Fairmount Cemetery
Death of Mrs Phillip Snyder in Hadlas Heights
Mrs. Phillip Snyder died after a brief illness at Hadlas Heights on Sunday. She was daughter of Mr. and Mrs J O'Brien, born in the city, survived by parents, brothers Thomas and John M, sisters Agnes Maggie and Stella. Funeral at 9 AM Tuesday from St Mary's church, interment Holy Family cemetery. Also includes an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure.
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Phillip Snyder
Hadlas Heights
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Frst National Bank
A. Burdick
Chr. Mueller
C. A.mast
George Hoehn
John P. van Patten
Christ Mueller
John Hoyt
Joe R. Lane
S&s. F
Davenport National Bank
S. BE. Cor Brady and
Third Sts
Henry. Egbert
D. Bawden
L. Ely
C. S. Vincent
Ww. Co
Iowa National Bank
Corner Second and
Harrison Sts
A. P. ‘Dee
Charles Pasche
HL Crecelius
Charlies Biederbecke
Ferd Haak
A. P. Dee
Europe
Citizens’ National Bank
FE Griggs
Jens Lorenzen
A. Balluff
EC. Kroeger
McClelland
J.-J. Richardson
L. P. ‘Best
W.C. Wadsworth
Oswald Schmidt
F. H. Griggs
Jeris Lorenzen
W. VanderVeer
H. O. Seiffert
H. E. Andresen
C. Mueller
the German Savings Bank
West Second Street
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Neeewere
E. BH. Andresen
H. Lischer
Charles N. Voss
R. Andresen
Ed. Kaufman
Otto Albrecht
Henry Lischer
HH Andresen
F. E. Griggs
L. Wahle
Scott County Savings Bank
IL H. Sears
H F. Petersen
J. T. Hass
I. B. Sears
H. F. Petersen
J. B. Phelps
A. P. Doe
Otto King
WW. T. Dittoe
C. A Ficke
Johannes Lindt
J. H. Hass
Davenport Savings Bank
S. W_ cor
Second
Levis Haber
Benny C. Struck, Jr
Otto Ladenberger
Tellier
Wm C. Schmidt
August Steffen
W. H. Watson
Thomas Scott
J. F. Dow
Henry Y Kohrs
Louis Haller
Henry C. Struck
the Union Savings Bank
Davenport National
Davenport, Tow
Fiexsy
Ficke & Ficke
W. Cor. Harrison & Third Sts
Mainé
Kansas
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Neal Dow
Maine
Pollock
North Dakota
Charles Sheldon
House
Senate
Liquor Dealers’ Association
United States Navy
Congress
Brigham Roberts
Lord of Hosts
Scott
Emul
Dubuquet
Presbyterian Church Fair
Teutonia
Sick Relief Society
Knights OF Pythias
Mrs. Gillies
Masons’ Annual Meeting
Pelicia
Washington, Ia
Deen
Z. E. Walsh
St Anthony's Hospital
Euralgis
Tek Suodaye
Chicago Medical Institute
John Ochs’ Sons
Metzger Piano CO
West Third Street
James Coleman
Glucose Works
Frank Nadler
H. A. Emeis
Theo. Danquard
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