Fire damages at Rock Island Arsenal Harness Shop
A blaze at the Rock Island Arsenal harness shop caused about 12000 dollars in losses, with 42000 dollars to the building and 10608 to equipment. No workers were harmed, and firefighters from Davenport Rock Island and Moline confined the fire to the origin area. A gasoline room incident sparked the blaze, with rapid spread via wooden structures and steam system. Forty carpenters work to replace burned woodwork as crews secure the site.
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Rock Island Arsenal
Arsenal
Blunt
ATIC
Blunt StarEen
Davenport
Rock
Arsgenal
Rock Island
Molina
Plan for Fire Drill Completed Davenport High
Teachers held meetings to finalize a fire drill plan to be introduced and practiced at once. The new fire-escape has been tested by all pupils and is deemed safe for immediate drills. The school basket ball term is training for Friday's game against Muscatine while football team divisions have been received.
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Davenport High Acho
Wl Ba
Renee
Order of Elks Gives Mrs Flint a Bouquet
Mrs Herbert L Flint featured at Burtis opera house this week with Herbert L Mint jatus engagements. Davenport order of Ellis presented a large bouquet of cat flowers to Mrs Flint. She kept the audience laughing with her humorous and comical situations last evening.
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Herbert L. Flint
Herbert L. Mint
Burtis Opera House
Davenport
Ellis
Whicch
Mr. Flint
Halligan Elevated to Grand Knight of Loras Council
J E Halligan named Grand Knight of Loras Council No 532 Knights of Columbus Davenport. Officers chosen include Deputy Grand Knight TJ C Hall Chancellor M F Donexar Recorder H J McFarland Financial Secretary Frank Balluff Treasurer P M Sadler Advocate Walter M Billheff Warden Jas F O Conner Lesturer John Gorman Outside Guard N J Buck Inside Guard Matt Lamb Chaplain Rev C J Danohue Trustees Gen D Durnin F O McCullough H J Toher Delegates to state convention in Sioux City next June TIEB Halligan and F B Sharon Alternates J C Hall J F Volz Large attendance on Dec 16 with four social sessions in honor of new members Initialed Nov 20 hist.
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Loras Council
Knights of Columbis
Uicht
J. E. Halligan
TJ. C. Hall
M. F. Donexar
H. J McFarland
Frank Balluff
P. M. Sadler
Walter M. Billheff
Jas ‘F_ O'Conner
Lesturer
John Gorman
N. J. Buck
Matt Lamb
C. J Danohue
D. Durnin
F. O. McCullough
H. J. Toher
Sioux City
Tieb Halligan
F. B. Sharon
J.C. Hall
J. F. Volz
Dre
Rock Island Woman Gets Fifteen Days In Jail
May Fisher of Rock Island faced Judge Finger this morning charged with drunken and disorderly conduct after traveling from Davenport with a man who had a large drink capacity. She admitted intoxication and was jailed for fifteen days for recuperation.
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Rock Island
May Fisher
Judse Finger
Davenport
Quinn
May
Mav
Davenport Board of Health Holds Regular Meeting
The Davenport Board of Health met Tuesday afternoon and heard reports from department officers. H. J. High was re elected health inspector without opposition in commendation of his work. Dr. John Wright was reelected foot inspector for satisfactory service. George Hall was elected plumbing inspector replacing Acton Kahles Jr who did not seek renomination due to other business plans.
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Board of Health
Davenport
H.J High
John Wright
George Hall
Acton Kahles, Jr
Davenport City Council Meets Tonight in 1904 Session
The Davenport city council meets in regular session to consider sewer work in North Davenport, police salary increases, a new fire station at 14 West Davenport, and other subjects. Petitions and protests accompany the meeting as officials hurry to conclude 1904 business.
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Davenport
Alebt
North
West Davenport
Gift Suggestions by Davenport Firm
Simon Landauer publishes 146000 booklets titled Christmas Gift Suggestions offering illustrated gift ideas for gentlemen. The promotional pamphlet, part of a broad publicity drive, aims to guide shoppers with practical suggestions and broad appeal.
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BIG Davenport Firm
Frm
Simon & Landauer
Assault Case Dismissed for Missing Witnesses
In Justice Roddenly's court the assault case against Capt John McCaffrey for assaulting W. H. Pepper was dismissed today because the complaining witnesses failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Laws
John McCaffrey
W. H. Pepper
Justice Roddenly
Witners
Committees Named for Davenport Turners Masquerade Ball
Davenport Turners organize a February 12 1905 masquerade ball with sub committees for costumes, decorations and transportation. Aimed at surpassing past events the craft of stage entertainment includes German masquerade and Japanese acts with full committee oversight and planned press coordination.
FIGHTERS IN JUDGE FINGERS COURT FOR DISTURBANCE
Adolph Seeinfeld and John Whit, showmen, appeared in Judge Fingers court charged with disturbing the peace after a Monday night fight near Jack Man Waring's business. Both admitted intoxication, with Steinfeld unable to pay fines and White offering to pay later. They remain in jail until January 7, 190%.
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Adolph Seeinfeld
John Whit
Judge Fingers Court
Davenport
Jack Man- Waring
Steinfeld
White
John Hoyt Will Filed With Wife and Niece as Heirs
The will of the late John Hoyt was filed today naming his wife and his niece Misa Harriet R Carter of the East as principal legatees. The will is dated May 15, 1903 and witnessed by J B Richardson RE B Cook and Scote Fincknouse. Further details are not yet available.
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John Hoyt
Misa Harriet R Carter
J.B. Richardson
RE. B. Cook
Scote Fincknouse
Salvation Army aid scarce in Davenport drives help drive
Capt Follett leads Davenport Salvation Army relief amid widespread destitution. He appeals for old clothing and bedclothes, heating material, food, and money as families of eight struggle after debt and upheaval. He notes a recent family faced hospital, a sick child, and a damaged home, urging residents to assist.
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Capt. Follett
Salvation Army
Davenport
Davenfort
STAR
Feey
Trey
Weather reminiscences from Davenport Gazette dated Nov 22
Observer Shorter rereads an old Davenport Gazette weather report from November 22 showing how 19th century readers tracked climate. The piece highlights Indian Summer as a calm, warm spell with clear skies and gentle air marking the transition toward winter.
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Mr. Sherler
Periovics
Retail Clerks Elect Officers for the Year
The Retail Clerks union held a lodge hall meeting with a semi annual election. Officers elected include President Otto Knuth, First Vice President James Duty, Second Vice President Waltker Lydon, Corresponding Secretary Sadie Breakly, Financial Best state princet Bruhn, Treasurer Hasty, Past President A A Hartman.
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Otto Knuth
James Duty
Waltker Lydon
Corrsponding Secetary
Sadie Breakly
Princet Bruhn
A.A. Hartman
Davenport Lodge of Odd Fellows Elects Officers
Davenport Lodge No. 710 O. of Q F met last night in Odd Fellows hall and elected officers for the coming year. Noble Grand A. J. Beliveau. Vice Grand Warren Conhii. Secretary J. M. Luck. Financial Secretary G. A. Brissted. Treasurer Johan T. Temple. Trustee H. H. Kalaey.
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Davenport
Odd Fellows
Noble
A. J. Beliveau
View
Warren Conhii
J. M. Luck
G. A. Brissted
Traasuver
Johan T. Temple
H. H. Kalaey
Knights of Pythias Elects Officers in 1920s Record
Columbia lodge No. 392 Knights of Pythias elected officers Monday evening. Co. C H Power served as Chief Helper. S Plank as Prelate Antonio Bartels Keeper of Records and Seal L Black Master of France A J Jansext Master of Evehequer Wig Toens Master at Arms Adalph Menning ham Inner Guard Lester Crook Omer Guard Heris Smith Master at Work J Eheele Deputy A Reuntingsbyum.
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Columbia Lofge
Knights of Pythiss
iIallows
Co. C—H. W. Power
V_ CN
S. Plank
Antonio Bartels
L. Black
France
A. J Jansext
Evehequer
Wig
Toens
Adalph Menningham
Lester Crook
Lester Crook. Omer Guard—Heris Smith- Master At Work—J Eheele
Socialist party dance announced for Davenport hall
The central branch of the socialist party in Davenport will hold a dance next week at Lanrmann's hall at Secont and Teipley streets. Music will be by Giabbe's orchestra.
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Socialist Party
Davenport
Lanrmann
Secont and
Teipley Streets
Giabbe
Washington Fancy Dress Ball Planned by Knights of Golden Precept
Olive judge No 42 Knights and Ladys of the Golden Precept will host a Washington fancy dress ball at Turner Grand Tuesday evening February 12. Arrangements are led by committee chair G H Kiser with Dr T Smadley secretary I H Shaw treasurer M Kelly Joe Thomas C Cline and others including Mrs Jenkinsfellen G Seckmidt Miss Clara Sybe and Mrs Martha O'Donnell.
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Olive Judge
Knights and Ladys of the Golden Precept
Washington
Turner
G. H. Kiser
T. Smadley
I. H. Shaw
M. Kelly
Joe Thomas
C. Cline
Jenkinsfellen
G. Seckmidt
Clara. Sybe
Martha O'Donnell
Mill Miller of Bay City Pushes Beet Sugar Factory Plan
M. H. Miller of Bay City Michigan visits to aid an active drive for a beet sugar factory and to organize preliminary steps for securing the establishment of a 2 reel auger factory for Davenport.
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MH. Miller
Bay City
M. H. Miller
Mich
Davenport
Mystic Workers to Stage Last Season Ball
The Indies of Davenport lodge No 24 Workers of the World will hold their leap year ball next Friday evening at Hibernian hall. Refreshments will be served. Committee in charge includes Misses Hennith Yori Mae Doone and Anna Swanson.
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Davenport Lodge
Workers of the World
Hibernian Hall
Hennith Yori
Mae Doone
Anna Swanson
Davenport Lodge Meeting Clarifies Officers
Davenport logge No 37 A F P A M alerted inflawme officers at the Meeting Monday night W M LL Bul 3 W H J Rsler JW 0 8 Brackett Treasurer Hi Gifford Secury K J Foster Trustee W Pidlar
Firemen Officers and Committees Named for 1903
The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association held its annual meeting at Unter Den Linden electing Herman C. Warnebold as President with Rudolph Hohits as First Vice President and Henry Hen D Excouns St as Second Vice President. Officers also include Johann Schmidt as Foreman and Henry Hugehnenk as Colors Bearer. A committee for the eighth annual mask ball at Turner Hall on January 14, 1903 and a Washington’s Birthday celebration on February 23, 1905 were formed with named members. A sick and distressed member was noted and William Wendt was in the mass new member.
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Namad
Heny Straunin
Jenatius Schmidt
Anthony Lohmiller
W. C. Ramm
C. Hhuss
George Mamsack
Samuel M. Rowley
Washington
Chis Falkner
Henry Ebbie
Honey
John RB. Schmit
William Wendt
Immaculate Conception Feast Observed Worldwide
Bishop Davis to officiate mass Thursday for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Pope Pius IX defined the dogma fifty anniversaries ago. Davenport Sacred Heart Cathedral will host a solemn service with Bishop Bays presiding at his first pontifical high mass.
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Gurkolles
Pius IX
Jesus
Davenport
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Hishop
Knights of Father Matthew Elect Officers
St Marys council No selected officers Monday evening Deputy Chief Airman Wan L Patan Recorder J J Foley Financial Recorder B T Kelly Banker D A Whalen Marshal T Logan Inside Sentinel Thos 1 OBrien Outside Sentinel W P Lydon Miami J W Crowley Moediedi Examiner Dr B J if Carthy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Council
No. Beputy
Wan L Patan
J. J. Foley
Financial Recorder
B. TL. Kelly
Banker
D. A. Whalen
Marshal—T. Logan
Inside Sentinel
Thos. 1
O'Brien
Sertinelli
W. P. Lydon
Miami
J. W. Crowley
Moediedi Examiner
B. J. If Carthy
Amended Petition Filed in Frieda Condes Case
An amended petition is filed in Frieda Condes versus Petersen's Sons. The changes from the original are noted, mainly in orthography. The document now reflects updated spellings and minor modifications to the petition.
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Frieda. Condes
Ms H
Petersen
Kaaba Temple Officers Elected for Davenport
Kaaba Temple An arcane order of Nobles at the Mystic Shrine in Davenport announces officers elected for the Oasis. The roster includes Fatentato-Toba Soller, Chistr Rabbanu-Wil) T W. Forrest, Assaintant Rabban H. Rashford, Priest and Prophet T. White, Oriental Guite W BR. Trhusat, Trangurey W. J. Whines, Reddere G. 4 Brown, Trestees Jen Ke Tatar Wo TL FT Yar and Charles Birchard, with representatives to Huperiad Council John Sviler, Ger. L. Usaari, W. C. Hayward and C. E. Birchard.
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Kaaba
Davenport
Hingtrons
Fatentato
Toba Soller
Chist Rabbanu
Wil
T W. Forrest
Assaintant Rabban
H. Rashford
BR. Trhusat
W. J
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Wm. Gehrmann
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Otto Lidenberger
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Charles Kindt
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Pred Kelly
Wm. Hever
W. A. Siapeka
Ferd Roddewig
W. A. Stoeck
Kurl Vollmer
Theodore Oelkers
Chas
T Kindt
Karl Valliner
Fred Kelly
William Hener
Frei Rodden
Edw. Kaufmann
Otto Ladenberger
A Hanssen
Din B Horne
Theodora Gethers
W. A. Staeeks
Oto Rieche
S. A. Finger
Turners Feet
Yail
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Knights OF Pythias
Socialists Party
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Lehrmann's Hall
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Unter den Linden
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Bishop Davis
Knights OF Father Matthew
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