30 May 1900
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Newspaper
Davenport Daily Republican
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports generally fair weather for Iowa Wednesday and Thursday with variable winds. Illinois is also forecast for generally fair weather Thursday with winds mostly fresh and southerly.
Metzger Piano Co. reports a marriage license issued yesterday to Rudolph Leibal and Eva Garvey, both of the city. Bank clearings totaled 149557.10, up from last year. Phoenix Temple No. 21 Rathbone Sisters plan a ball at Armory Hall on June 7. M. O Bryan, Geneseo native with a limb amputated, died Saturday. Rock Island Moline field day set for 9:30 AM. events open then. German Lutherans to gather in tri-cities today for entertainment. Local paper men hosted visiting colleagues at Kimball Hotel. Post office to close after 10 AM. reopen Thursday morning. Triangle Bicycle Club ran up river last night. hosted at Miss Wrights near LeClaire. August Diehn sold grocery and saloon to Henry Kuehl. Diehn to Citumwa for cigar box business. Two boys jailed 20 days each for shoplifting $2.35 from Emile Peters Confectionery. lectures given. DRL & N W chartered eight passenger coaches for excursion business. four arrived yesterday, four last night. Davenport Ice Co. team runaway halted by workers. wagon narrowly avoided collision. River day expected with multiple excursions. Big Diamond Jo packets Dubuque and Quincy set schedules. Tri-city railway ready for crowds. parks and attractions busy at Schuetzen Park Prospect Park Watch Tower arsenal and other city spots. Woodmen of Monticello visit on June 15. Waukegan excursion today to see Rock Island locality. Street railway arranging numerous excursions. city to benefit from railway efforts and scenic stops across the west.
The Irrawadi Canoe Club sails from Green River station this morning after shipsed canoes. Commodore William Smith leads C. Maur M. Bunker Whitcclelland CT. R. Baker J. H. Hass S. B. Lafferty John Cameron Dr. W J Watek W C Putnam and guest A F Cutter. The party will float Rock River to its mouth and ascend the Mississippi to the city.
At Decoration Day a grand military concert will be held at the Watch Tower featuring Strasser's Union Band both in the afternoon and evening hours.
William A. Eddington of Mipheapo lis Minnesota and Miss Maud E. Burrage of this city married Monday at the bride’s parents home 7th West Fourth street The ceremony was conducted by Rev N S Stephens rector of Grace cathedral Only a few friends attended.
A telegram outlines the Boer envoys plan to visit Davenport on June 9 after stops in St Paul Omaha and Springfield. Ex Mayor Baker calls all local pro Boer committees to meet at the Business Men's rooms tonight to finalize reception arrangements. The envoys Wolmarans Fisher and Wessels travel with attaches and will proceed New York Boston after Davenport.
Quick sale note promoting flag canes sold at Thompson's with a pull knob feature for rapid flag display. Describes affordability and immediate use of the product.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Hoefflin died yesterday morning at their home 1332 Fulton Avenue. The remains were taken to Muscatine yesterday afternoon for interment.
Going to Paris let us provide trip details and seamless service via all stations on our line through New York and steamship connections. Contact agents of the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway or write J G Farmer A G P Tr A B CR&N Ry Cedar Rapids Ia.
The Wicker Plate Railroad offers three daily express trains between Chicaso New York and Boston with 27 hour service between Chicago and New York. AH meals on day trains in dining cars are served at popular prices. Information cheerfully furnished by J Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago.
Sealed proposals for the erection of a brick school house will be read at the secretary Chr Zogs Buffalo on June 18 1900 Plans may be seen at the secretary and the architect G A Hanssen 51 Schmidt Building Davenport Ja
A notice urging readers to watch the shop display for latest window fashion and decorating materials including burlaps Lincrusta Wal igh Moulding Grille and fret work, to keep posted on new styles and offerings.
Harold W Petersens operates an exclusive wallpaper and window shade business at 322 Brady Street offering a range of home decor coverings and treatments.
Alarm clocks priced at 64 cents at N. S. Plank's removal sale located at 428 West Second Street.
Ottumwa reporter C H Dale who exposed the deputy marshals free grabbing system eight years ago was visited in the city. Two special trains went to Des Moines in his honor and Judge Woolsen suspended the sentence. Dale, now with a Chicago paper, recalls the prosecution as beneficial to his career. Also notes Davenport Turn Gemeinde spring festival with Aprual Kinderfest at Södhuetzen park and a grand concert plus June 3 4 Turner Hall events and 10 cent admission.
Those in charge of the liquid air lecture report the lecturer apparatus and the liquid air will arrive Saturday morning. Seat reservations opened yesterday and strong demand forecasts heavy attendance Saturday night. An experiment will burn carbon in a tumbler of ice with liquid air, showing a temperature contrast, among twenty other marvels.
Strasser's Band offers the first promenade concert at Schuetzen Park on Tuesday June 3. Special cars will run from 3rd and Brady at 6:00 and 6:12 p.m. Double car service starts after 7 p.m.
M. D. Petersen of Davenport purchased yesterday from Ottie Snyder a splendid pair of carriage roadster horses. They are matched, both 16 hands high, with perfect trotting action and move as one. The pair are by Morgan horse Cooler EE, son of Pathfinder, 2:27:14, dam from the Tramp family that produced Senator A and other noted lines. They possess good dispositions and are attractive.
Daily deal on two rolls of wallpaper per week at Harold W Petersen's Exclusive Wall Paper and Window Shade House 322 Brady Street. Sale promotes value with repeated daily availability.
Peoria detective Kieran who brought the two Davenport girls home from the Home of the Good Shepherd spent several hours in the city and expressed pleasure with what he saw. He plans to spend several days in the fri cities this summer.
Flag themed canes emerge as a new patriotic novelty sold at Thomp son’s store. Customers seek lightweight decorative pieces suitable for events and parades, with sales highlighted by regional retailers promoting collectible designs and limited stock.
Mr and Mrs M V Gillen of Donahue were visitors yesterday. Mrs O B Waite and daughter Marguerite expected home from the west today. Mr and Mrs Weber of Chicago guests of Mr and Mrs W E Birchard for a few days. Mrs Mary Ryan and mother returned to Davenport after visiting Muscatine friends. Dr Fred Schmidt and wife returned to Muscatine after Davenport visit. J H Buckley Sunday School missionary in town for a few days. Frank P Blair went to Chicago yesterday at noon, headquarters Victoria Hotel. Mrs F G Su semini and daughter Blanche guests of L Su semini at Twelfth and Scott. Charles S LaFollette and E Conklyn in the city. Rev W F Barclay leaves for Tipton to deliver Memorial day address. Barclay to Tipton, a fifty-year Iowa resident and favorite there. Mrs J Clarkson departed for Davenport, with sisters, then to Winfield Kansas. Geneseo News.
Flag canes are offered at Thompson's, advertised as versatile walking sticks and decorative flags. The note promotes multiple uses and practicality for customers seeking sturdy, portable gear.
Local business Youngs and Me Combs' in Rock Island announces special hours closing at noon today. City shoppers can visit for limited morning sales and fresh arrivals.
Memorial day programs in Davenport begin with morning services at the Main Street monument. Volunteers decorate with garlands for the Soldiers and Sailors' Monument. Julius Lischer delivers the keynote address, with other ceremonies including reveille, prayer, and a star spangled finale. In the afternoon, Rock Island arsenal ceremonies honor Confederate graves on Government Island with a special train from Davenport. General J. C. Black is the orator, with Judge Longnecker assisting.
A fair sized audience witnessed the Edison Spectacular and Vaudeville company at the Burtis last night with enthusiasm compensating for uneven timbers. Dissolving views and moving pictures, especially war scenes, drew praise though some cuts due to electric current. Kathryn Thomas's mezzo soprano, Berry's whistling, and Miss Clark's dancing earned encores. At admission price, it offered more value than many high priced shows, with tonight expected to bring standing room only.
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