Bids Opened for New Armory Building on East Third Street
Nine bids were read by the building committee including local contractor J H Selden. Firms from Molene Cedar Rapids Rock Island and Chicago entered bids. The current estimates exceed initial figures due to an unestimated sewer crossing Last Third Street and bridging costs. Architect J J Mills met with the committee to seek cost sharing, but officials fear the project may need higher funds and further fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
East Third Street
Commercial Dlub
J. H. Selden
Moline
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Chicago
Last Third Street
J. J. Mills
Grant Continuance in Liquor Actions
A continuance was granted in liquor actions against Richard Alderson T R B Truemay and A J Fuller set for trial this week. Defendants given five days to plead after amended petitions filed. A general denial was entered against Fuller and a motion to dismiss in the Trumphy case argued that J B McNiel intervenor was an interloper.
November Term Adjourned Soon At District Court
The November term of the District Court will adjourn sometime next week with a Christmas recess. Notices for the January term must be served by Thursday as officers are not expected to work on Christmas Day. Charles Hanne files suit against H W Rowland and Logan Rowland seeking 576.72 on a promissory note. Funeral services held at Greenwood chapel for Lavine Cunningham with pallbearers named and interment in Greenwood cemetery. Funeral for Anna Austen Holmes conducted at Greenwood chapel with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Charles Hanne
H. W. Rowland
Logan Rowland
Hampe
Holmes
Mra
Anna Austen Holmes
Greenwood Chapel
J. B. Rendall
Posr
First Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Miss Helen Buven to Spend Holidays with Titus Family
Miss Helen Buven of New York City will spend the holidays with her sister Mrs. G. R. Titus of this city. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bridgeman of Mulberry Avenue are visiting relatives in Reno Nav.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Buven
New York City
G. R. Titus
C. W. Bridgeman
Mulberry Avenue
Reno
Nav
Sudden death of longtime Muscatine resident McCormick
William McCormick, one of South Muscatine's oldest residents, died shortly after 2 pm at his home 24 Demorest avenue. He had been ill for over two years, death caused by senility. Survived by his wife and three sons John, Guy and Omar McCormick, all of Muscatine. No funeral arrangements yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam McCormick
South Muscatine
Demorest Avenue
McCormick
Fis Wie
John
Guy
Qmuar
Cormick
Senators urged to reconsider safety at sea pact stance
President Wilson, at the White House, signals the Senate should revisit its ratification action on the safety at sea convention. A conference involving Secretary Bryan Stodey, Redfield, Alexander, and Senator Chamberlain concluded the Senate may readdress the issue this week. Advocates fear other nations will accept the Senate resolution granting the U.S. right to impose further safety rules on foreign ships entering American waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Senate
Bryan Stodey
Redfield
Alexander
House
Marlee
Chambardlain
United States
Fred Hayes jailed on mortgage sale charge in Davenport
Fred Hayes arrested after alighting from an interurban car in Davenport was brought before Judge Costar and sentenced to 26 days in jail for selling mortgaged property. He faced additional charges of possessing stolen goods connected to the Glatsteins mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hayes
Davenport
Fudge
Jon C. Coster
Ite
Glatsteins
Eugene Zimmerman Dies Suddenly in Cincinnati
Eugene Zimmerman, former president of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railroad and Cincinnati millionaire, died suddenly at his club from hemorrhage of the lungs. He had not been in good health recently and was reviewing railroad records when the fatal attack occurred amid testimony before Interstate Commerce Commission officials regarding the Pere Marquette sale and J P Morgan & Co. His only child Helena married the Duke of Manchester in 1900, after which he spent much of his time in Europe and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad
Zimmerman
Cinclurati, Hamilton and Dayton
Hall
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. P. Morgan & Co
Helena
Duke of Manchester
Europe
New York
Emperor William Goes Front Lines Despite Doctor Advice
The Emperor will join his troops for Christmas despite doctors advising against rising. Exchange Telegraph notes military leaders pressed for the move, with the Amster dam correspondent reporting the decision to spend Christmas at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
London
William
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Jewels Recovered Honor Reward Paid in Honeymoon Case
Fifty thousand dollars worth of jewels lost by a Chicago bride in New York has been recovered. The $2,000 reward was paid with no questions asked, and the hotel manager announced the incident is closed. The couple’s identities remain secret and they arrived by car from Chicago for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Tri
Painter suffers eye injury from steel fragment
Earl Lippenguse of this city was hurt Saturday afternoon when a steel piece imbedded in his right eye. Dr. J D Pulliam removed the steel, and the man suffered no lasting pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warl Lippenguse
Earl Lippenguse
J. D. Pulliam
Run-Down Woman Regains Strength With Vinci Tonic
Mrs Elmer Glidden of Fort Edward says she was run down and unable to do housework. After trying cod liver oil emulsions with little help she used Vinci, a cod liver and iron tonic, and regained strength to perform all housework. Advertisement claims Vinci boosts energy and health for weak and debilitated individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Edward, N
Beneft
Vinci
Madame
Elmer Glidden
A. Wy Morgan
Charity sales raise funds at downtown shops
Saturday events at St Matthias Rosary Confraternity and Trinity church guilds cleared about $20 and over $1999 respectively, with all Christmas goods sold. A double wedding is planned at the Krug home on Wednesday for Miss Elsie Krueger Lewis Seller and Miss Louisa Krueger Arthur Baly. Bridge club gathered at MN Musser’s on West Third Street, with Mrs Wrank D Throop winning the first prize.
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Confraterni Ty
St. Matthias Rosary Confraternity
Trinity Church
Trinity
St. Katherine’s Guilds
Krug
Carl Krueger
King and
Clay Streets
Elsie Krueger
Lewis Seller
Louisa Krueger
Arthur Baly
G. Lange
German Baptist Church
MN Mussen
Grate Musser
West Third Street
Wrank D. Throop
Eva Fox Cadle
Roy Johnson
West Second Street
Hotel Man Murdered In Cleveland Hotel
William Troy proprietor of several hotels was found stabbed to death in his Troy hotel on St. Clair Avenue near Ontario Street. Over $200 in cash and a diamond were missing, suggesting robbery as the motive. A telephone call alerted police with the message Our old friend Troy is dead. Better come over and look at him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Willam Y. Troy
Troy
St. Clair, Avenue
Ontario
Cranston Couple Wed At Cranston City Office
Allie Ve Bell and Elsie M Edgington of Cranston wed at 2 46 this afternoon in Judge John Costers office with the bride's father Alvie Edgington as attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Ve Bell
Elsie M. Edgington
Allie
Bell
Elsie MM. Edgington
Cranston
John ©. Coster
Alvie Edgington
Fight Foot and Mouth Disease Funds Thrown Into Bill
In Washington on December 21 the Deficiency Bill included an appropriation of 2.5 million dollars to fight foot and mouth disease in cattle as part of Ure gent efforts. The Associated Press Leased Wire reports the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
The Roman Census Toll Reveals Bethlehem Birth
A Roman census officer finishes tallying the district near Bethlehem when a fatigue line of pilgrims awaits. A sturdy guard announces a newborn, saying the child was born last night, bringing a sudden pause to the long record that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Urgent deficiency bill noted by House appropriations committee
Chicago MAL December 1914 report shows sudden rise in marriage licenses issued this year with a notable surge recorded in 1914, reflecting fiscal and social shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Appropriations Committee
Chicago
Mal
For Sale A Fine Sleigh With Springs
Advertisement notes a fine sleigh for sale with the body mounted on springs and provides the contact phone number 1655 for inquiries.
Yearly marriage licenses rise with 24,145 issued
The year saw 24,145 marriage licenses granted, compared with 35,061 licenses issued the previous year. The figures reflect a continuing trend in civil unions and record-keeping.
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Home Tea Co
New China Store
Winkels
ING Committee
Sulanics
Third Street
Princess
Hanhouser
Zudora
the Princess
Mary Pickford
Clara Kimble Young In
Lola
Rim
Boston Shoe Shop
Judg
Castoria
W. M. McCormick
ATL
Palace the Management
Blanche Walsh
Florence Roberts
Phoenix
Indy
Joseph
Benjaain
David
Caesar
Mary
Esus
Yesus
Colliers
Jesus
Journal
Lilly
K Journal
Congress
Landy Committee
Eveerore
J. J. Fahey
Tailor & Cleaner
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