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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1904
Page
5
A ceasefire ends shelling at Port Arthur with both sides agreeing to six hours for burying the dead. Reports from London and St Petersburg detail Russian and British actions as Japan’s assault continues, with officials preparing for the fortress’s fall.
The Drake Furniture and Carpet company sues Charles Aikh ael in district court to recover the unpaid balance for goods furnished. The defendant contends he fulfilled parts of the contract but allowed several lapses. A jury of G H Doxie Oscar Kobs J Krab benhoeft W Larkin Peter Meinext N H Rogge A P Randolpn Hy Rathman G T Steffelbach L W Schmidt Christ Theden and G Thede is seated. The criminal purchase amount is details unclear.
Henry Blow faced Justice Heil's court for assaulting his wife by slapping her. He paid $10 and costs but was sent to jail in default of cash. The case framed as a family quarrel with assault as a consequence. Earn Jorgensen, seven, from 02 Eastern Avenue, sick with chickenpox.
The usual half hour organ recital will be given at Trinity Church. Sey vath and Brady streets tonight from 7 30 to 6 o'clock. Special attention is called to the fifth number on the program. This prelude and fugue on the name Bach by Czerny memorializes Bach and uses four tones B A C H. The theme is woven into various figures with a solemn and triumphant mood and ends with massive chords. The program includes Bizet Transcribed, Chopin, Schumann, Walter Hewitt, and Czerny works.
Transcript shows judgment for 117.21 on a promissory note in the case filed in Johannes Arp justice of the peace court in New Liberty township Scott county. Arp presides as the issuing authority.
A large Turner crowd at Turner Grand in Davenport witnesses a second exhibition for Wm Reuter's jubilee. Julius Boetzel and Edward Lischer, veterans from Des Moines, attend. Moetzel performs Indian club swinging. Gifts include cigars, flowers, a wine chest, a pipe, and photos. Horn family presents confection. Telegrams arrive as 1,420 tickets sold first night and 1,481 second night with many outside purchases.
Dr W F Barclay longtime Iowa minister and Epworth League evangelist died at his Cedar Rapids home after a brief illness. He was about 56, previously pastor at Central Methodist Davenport, and had lived in Cedar Rapids five years with earlier service in Davenport. Funeral plans pending with burial likely in Mt Vernon.
At a morning meeting in Allen's studio the Davenport high school football team elected Newton Barsholt captain and J. L. Thacher manager. Both were praised as deserving selections and the team is expected to reflect credit on the school. A banquet at the Outing Club is planned for next week.
Prof Reese will conduct Otto’s big concert band at Turner Hall Sunday afternoon, receiving a royal welcome from friends. It marks his first season as conductor. Program includes March Jack Tar Overature Poot and Peasant Waltz Visions of a Beautiful Moment selections from Beggar Student and Two Step. Johnny Comes Marching Home and Dutch Patrol also featured with humorous acts by Billy Graham.
The mayor and city council met to set a paving plan for 1905 and approve asphalt paving on several streets including Feerey, Seventh, Carey Avenue, Arlington, Rock Island, and numerous others. The plan considers asphalt two inches thick over brick on Second Street from Warren to Government Bridge, with a formal test before contracts, due to heavy traffic and a desire for durable, quieter streets.
Charles F. Hoyer shot his wife and afterwards killed himself. A fire damaged part of the home and appeared staged to hide the crime. Arthur Dubn was arrested in connection with the case.
The deposition phase of Judge Addison Oliver’s appeal from Monona and Harrison county ditch board decisions started in Onawa with W B Cady as commissioner. Testimony was substantial and the hearing may run a week to ten days. P S Sawyer of Sioux City represents the ditch petitioners and George A Oliver represents Judge Addison Oliver. This marks the first step in testing the new drainage laws from the recent legislature.
Miss Alice Braunlich daughter of Dr Henry Braunlich has been notified she won a year’s scholarship in the Chicago university for best performance in a Latin Cicero examination. Forty four students competed and her first place reflects Davenport High School’s strong program. She will graduate in February and likely enter the university next fall.
Susan Keating Glaspell named as associate editor of the Chicago Review new daily. Mrs Ella Hamilton Curler will be editor with Jessica Lee Wilcox and Miss Glaspell as staff contributors. Davenport readers will follow Glaspell’s Des Moines newspaper career with interest.
Cloudy tonight and Sunday with probable snow in the west portion. Snow flurries forecast for tomorrow. Davenport expected soon to face snow. Generally fair weather on the Pacific slope. rain or snow east of the Rockies. No heavy snow yet. Temperatures colder in the Mississippi valley and west gulf. Williston, N Dakota records 30 below. New storm forming in the southwest. Forecast for 48 hours ending 4 T. Monday, Dec 5, 29047.
Camden New Jersey December 3 James MM Scovel Sawyer a former president of the New Jecepy seance was found dead in his bed at his Cape Mar home. During the civil war he was one of President Lingola's commissioners to Eng spe.
The case Heusted v Glucose was settled out of court with A P McGuirk’s attorneys agreeing to a $25,000 settlement. The court appointed B T O Neil as guardian for a minor Houston, and Attorneys Murphy and Eminl paid the agreed amount. the case was dismissed.
Heirs of Jete Thomes Schlichting file for letters of administration. Estate valued around 25000 dollars. Heirs named are Bertha Otto Clara Svenke and Denisa Ary.
Governor Sam R. Van Sant of Minnesota attracts attention as he considers running for the U.S. Senate against incumbent Senator Clapp. Though not yet an active candidate, supporters in Scott County deem him a strong contender and foresee a strategic bid if the odds appear favorable.
The Dayen Port city council will meet in committee of the whole next Monday evening to discuss appropriations for next year. The session aims to decide expenditures for the coming year.
In the case of A. R. Rambo against Tri-City Railway, the defendant has filed a motion for a new trial citing multiple reasons. Rambo obtained a verdict of 32,500 against the railroad.
The assault and battery case against Zip Hammerly was postponed to next Monday morning for trial in Judge Finger's court.
Muscatine Dec 8 Gov Cumming has ordered return to the penitentiary Harry Phillips of this city who was out on parole. He had been serving a three years sentence for robbing an old man of $25 and after eight months was paroled. Recently he got into jail in Muscatine on a charge of stealing pigs. He will go back to serve out the remainder of his term less the good time previously earned by him.
New Haven authorities report Yale freshmen must cover 29 cents each to repay the city park commission for cleaning Bret Rock park after a freshman celebration. Dean Weight of Yale's academic department ordered the assessment.
Plaintiff Dawson seeks ten thousand dollars for a foot injury while unloading a corn load at the Glay plant. He alleges the steam shovel, pulley and ropes were defective, causing his foot to be crushed and damaged for life. Murs aby & Suseraihi to defend for the Glay Co.
Henry Vollmer of Davenport will be principal speaker at the Elks memorial services at Foster's opera house in Des Moines Sunday afternoon. Judge Charles A. Bishop will give the eulogy. The program includes a vocal quartet and soloists led by Grace Clarke-Dew Grn, Fannie Wilkins Ryan, T. We. Campbell, and Barrett, plus violin and piano selections by Mrs. E. G. Kuss and Dr. Arthur Hedi.
3. D. McCormack closed two deals this morning conveying a large tract of hardwood timber land in the Mi ipi delta to Wisconsin parties. The land will be cleared and put under cultivation. This is the third delta land deal with Wisconsin men from the same city.
Calvary Baptist Church will feature special music at tomorrow’s Sunday services with performances by Shelley O and others. The program includes Love Divine and other choral pieces led by music volunteers.
Rudolph Arp William Svenke and Louis Gtta named administrators of the estate of Thomas Schlichting of Blue Grass. The estate totals about 200000 in realty and personal property. Burmannyan Ruymann are attorneys for the estate.
O Connell appeared before Justice Hall charged with being engaged in a row in East Daverwort. Evidence showed he was not the aggressor, and the case was discharged.
The case of Seate of love asainsé D. McCaffrey is slated for trial in Justice Rodderwig's court next Wednesday morning. W. TW. Pieter will be involved as a party.
Eugene Larrington faced charges for assaulting Warren Anderson at the Ewert and Richter bar where both men drive for the express firm. A scuffle followed a disagreement during leisure hours, with Larrington later discharged in court as the facts emerged.
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