Photographer Townsend Wins Grand Portrait Prize
Townsend, a Daily Journal photographer, receives the highest award from the Photographer's Association of Illinois for a grand portrait. The winning trio features children in display window and Miss Merle Nesper as Priscilla, Miss Florence Schwertzfe ger as Maud Muller, and Townsend's son study on a pedestal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Photographers Association of Illinois
Townsend
Photographer's Association of Illinois
Merle Nesper
Priscilla
Florence Schwertzfeger
Maud Muller
Mr. Townsend
Local arrivals and notices in Davenport Times travel and events
Joan Boland travels to Montpelier while Editor Todd of Columbus Junction Safeguard is in the city on business. Notables visit for funerals and shopping, including Rev F Hertzler and two children from Muscatine. Local business reopenings and upcoming Firefly service options noted, with plans for Eaton Front Street homes and Peto barn activities.
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Todd
Columbus Junction
City Today
Davenport
F. Hertzler
Muscatine
H. Bakcke
W. P. Paugh
City
W. A. Townsley
Andy
Third and Mulberry
Local Notices and Church Groups Schedule Evening Meeting
Scheetz offers tin and graniteware. B. E. Lilly's sells elbow and shoulder length silk gloves for evening and graduation wear. Epworth League of First M. E. church to meet in church lecture room at 7 pm. Ladies Aid of First M. E. church meets Friday at 2 pm with Mrs. J. E. Howe at 506 East Eighth street for an interesting program and refreshments. All ladies invited.
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B. E. Lilly's
Epworth League of First M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. E. Church
J. E. Howe
East Eighth Street
Couple Marries at First M E Church in Muscatine
On Wednesday at 2 pm at 713 East Sixth street Rev. C L Stafford officiated the marriage of J W Hopkins of Omaha Nebraska and Miss Lillian M Cullumber of Muscatine. The bride will be missed in Muscatine as she moves to Omaha with her new husband and friends extend best wishes.
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East Sixth Street
C. L. Stafford
M. E. Church
J. W. Hopkins
Omaha
Neb
Lillian M. Cullumber
Muscatine
Epworth League Anniversary at Sweetland M E Church
Next Sabbath marks Epworth League anniversary with a league rally day. The sermon to the young people is at 10 a m and a league program follows at 7 20 p m. All leaguers are urged to attend morning and evening services and the public is invited to join in a grand day of league work. Pastor
Public bids sought for county farm barns painting
Sealed bids will be received at the county auditor's office until noon on Saturday May 19 1902 for painting the barns and outbuildings at the county farm with one coat of red and white trimmings An iron tank requires two coats of white and the county will furnish material.
Della Worley Collapse During Sensational Bebb Case
The lengthy Bebb case remains in progress at the courthouse as prosecutors and defense keep up their efforts. Della Worley, the young key witness, grew ill and fainted yesterday afternoon, being carried from the court and remaining unconscious until late evening. The community’s sympathy for the girl is widespread amid the intense courtroom drama.
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Bebb
Court House
Della Worley
Little
Thomas Bebb
Trial proceeds as defendant faces alibi and jury heard
The trial session included cross examination of Cyril Carpenter and testimonies about Bebb’s arrest, with Wehr claiming a guilty admission. Della Worley fainted, later recovering, while the defense pressed alibi witnesses and a motion to dismiss was denied. The court heard about a $3,000 deposit related to settlement, with further testimony anticipated.
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Cyril Carpenter
Ris Jennings
Frank Pierce
T. J. Wehr
Bebb
Carpenter
Wehr
Hoffman
Judge House
Warner
Louisa County National Bank
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Daily Journal
Scheetz’s
Joan Boland
Montpelier
John Boland
Iowa Avenue
Mulberry and
Tenth Streets
Mr. Burkit
Andalusia
Congregational Church
W. H. Gowenlock
Des Moines
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
A. L. Lindner
J. H. Haught
Batterson
East Front Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Geo. B. Jackson
Jake Shafit
Grand Army of the Republic
Rock Island
Guarantee Loan Co
Reliance Loan Co
Joe E. Kranz
Sa. Ave
Boston
Yard Smith
Axminster
Wilton Velvet
Body Brussels
Tapestry Brussels
Ingrain
Chicago
Bissell
Victoria
Cali
R. A. Holmes
Scheetz's
Hopkins-Cullumber
Dillaway 'S
Che
New York
Closa Atchison SO
Mo. Pac
U.S. Steel
Geo
Kranz
K.P. Buildings
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