Davenport News Briefs Hit by Falls and Fines
A fall at Schlegel drug store injuries Hans Knoeckle with two fractured ribs and bruising as a new concrete walk is built nearby. Davenport cases include a divorce answer by Sam Danson alleging wife Martha sought farm sale proceeds, Judge Donegan granting temporary alimony, and a 450 dollar fine against Tri City Plate for short weights. Also reported are a stabbing, police court actions, and notices on public scales permits and theater ownership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlegel Drug Store
West Second Street
Hans Knoeckle
Knockle
John Meier
Davenport
Weber
Sam K. Danson
Carroll Bros
Martha Danson
Danson
Cedar Rapids
Princeton
Donegan
Norma Barter
Nissen & Partwig
Kaiser
Minden
Germany
United States
Viola Vera Schnittgrund
Henry Schnittgrund
Rockingham Road
James Patton
Front
Division Streets
Patton
Sylvia
Kentucky
Barnum and Bailey Circus Promises Cleopatra Spectacle in Davenport
The Barnum and Bailey circus announces a Cleopatra themed pantomime as its premier feature in Davenport, replacing the grand entree with a vast production showing Antony and Cleopatra’s story. It highlights horses, chariots, soldiers, and a large cast, including Ottakar Bartik’s ballet and a parade of new acts and exotic animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Antony
Borneo
Cleopatra
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Davenport
Tas
Sor
Antony Cleopatra
Antony
Alexandria
Ottakar Bartik
Metropolitan Opera House
Stearns' Electric Paste Co Exterminator Ad
Vermin plague prompts promotion of Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste. Claims to kill rats mice and cockroaches in a single night with no mixing. Sold nationwide with money back guarantee, 25 cents and 1 dollar prepaid direct from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Ists
Stearns’ Electric Paste Co
Chicago
Lil
Parade morning show day at Davenport circus site
A parade will precede the show on the morning of the event. The circus plans to pitch tents at Third and Ralph streets in Davenport for the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Ralph Streets
Davenport
Matherville Plans Big Labor Day celebration
Matherville on Aug 23 announced a Labor Day program for Sept 1. The parade forms at the depot at 9 a.m. with a $5 best float prize and Oscar E. Carlstrom of Aledo delivering an address. Music by Smith's quartet and the Matherville brass band. Events include a 100-yard race, boys and girls races, tug of war, ball game, and prize money from $2 to $70. President Mark Knott and Marshal William Esp will oversee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Mile
Oscar Raphael
J. A. Sloan
Davenport
America
Louis Disbred
New York
Matherville
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Aledo
Smith
Mark Knott
William Esp
Realty transfers and notices in Rock Island area
Realty changes list transfers of parcels among multiple residents in Moline Milan East Moline and Rock Island with prices from 1 to 3 thousand dollars. A federal civil service examination notice urges qualified applicants to test due to inadequate eligibles with pay ranges from 360 a month to 4500 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlson
Anna C. Anderson
Graim
Moline
Elmer S. Lovett
Elizabeth Barth
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Milan
Cass Lambert
South Rock Island
Highland Addition
Lida Theuninck
Florence A. Fair
New Shop Addition
East Moline
Washington
Federal Civil Service
Music as an Educator by Victor Bergquist
Prof Bergquist argues that music education should balance intellect and emotion and serve broad cultural aims. Augustana College’s School of Music introduces new courses emphasizing ear training history harmony psychology and teacher training to foster well rounded musicians and educators. Milwaukee deputies and a Florida congressman appear in brief, unrelated notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Bergquist
School of Music
Augustana College
Beacon Lights of Culture
Augustana Conservatory
Monro Doctrine aims to curb Western Hemisphere colonization
A historical note records U S actions under the Monroe Doctrine to deter colonization in the Americas while a Davenport firm, Tri City Plate Ice, faces a $400 fine plus costs for shorting weight in its charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hemisphere
United States
Tri-City Plate Ice Company
Davenport
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Ee Plate Ice Company
Tri-City Plate Iees Company
W. R. Maines
A. W. Hamann
Vollmer
Becker
M. E. Flynn
Fred Vollmer
Waldo Becker
Mueller
Mctt Lamb
General Reserve
Mr. Flynn
Tm G
J. F
Yen
Ed Lage
West ‘Third Street
Naren
East River Sirest
Rendelman
Sage
Lynn
Uets
Offeer Weeck
Ion Police
Louarson
Wesson
Clarence Mitchell
Bacchus
Theatre
Crystal Theatre
American Amusement Company
D. Brocker
O— White Sox
Tirving C. Norwood
Greater
White Sox
Norwood i
Puget Sound
Morrison
Cameron Morrison
Olympia
Wash
New York City
House of Bishops
C. M. Rich
Keokuk
Purity Oats Company
West End
J. Currier
Fidelity Camp
Woodmen
Chris Jaeger
Oakdale
Henry Kaiser
Western Avenue
Beecham’s
Wresters
Josefsson
Barnum Circus
May Wirth
Berne Brothers
Switzerland
Bird Millman
M'lle Berie
Reland
Adriel
Weiss
Lupeta Pe
Rea
Julia Gonsales
Artist Model Horses
Schiavoni’s
Siegrist- Liiben’s
Deirice Troupe
Les Jardy’s
Bradna
Derick
Davenports
Stella Wirth
Fortuni Trio
Maximo
Arcanc
Mennagerie
Barnum and Bailey
Baseball Elephants
Mrs. Talbot
the Circus
The
Merry Fellows
Lucille Les Jardy
Exhibition Park
Rock Island
Crook Bros
Milwaukee
Wis
Lawrence McGreal
Clark
Florida
Bryan
House
Vassene
Mit
Ees
Priess
Ballard Drug & Dental CO
Argus
Palace
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