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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1904

Page

5

Mrs Chadwick Goes to Ohio to Hear Charges

Mrs Chadwick waived examination in New York, left the city, and traveled to Cleveland to face charges. The case involves aiding and abetting a $12,500 embezzlement linked to Citizens National Bank of Oberlin. Receivers and investigators anticipate further charges including forgery as grand juries in Ohio and New York weigh indictments.

New York Chadwick Federal United States Shields Beckwith Spear Citizens National Bank of Oberlin Ohio Chudawick Shie Chadnack Yon Oberlin Bank Elyria Condwck Orain County Buckeye Secret Service

Santiago in Four Acts at Turner Grand High

Athenaia Literary Society at Turner Grand High School presented a four act drama Santiago by Pesce about the fall of Santiago in the late Spanish war. fourteen cast with speaking roles plus soldiers and guerillas. Fritz Sager directed.

Athenaia Literary Society Comnitien Mn Bind Walter Brooks Pairman Carl Lambach John Orb Santiago Aser Turner Hall Leo Fritz Sager St Tawes Wiliam Brown Ariemantre Benett Peters Victor Titbott Sedenka Dese Arthur Altem

Meetings in Bankruptcy to be Held Tomorrow

Tomorrow at 10 o clock in the office of Referee Helmick creditors in the Claussen bankruptcy case will meet. Creditors of Ferd Gude will also meet to hear and act upon the trustee’s final report and the closing up of the matter.

Claussen Gude Helmick Ferd Gude

Former Iowan Praises Nebraska Farming Conditions

Wm Coleman, claiming he was in Town and Scott county, writes The Star letter praising McCook county Nebraska for farming. He describes wheat as a quality sample and notes excellent conditions, asserting the prairie would fetch more than $2.

Wm. Coleman Scott County McCook County Neb

Carnival Camp Elects Harry J Mfarland Head

Carnival Camp No.1 in Redman Hall elected officers for 105 with about 300 members present. New Consul Commander J J McFarland, Clerk Paul T McSteen, and other posts filled. a smoker followed with local leaders contributing to the event.

W.O W Redman Hall Order J. J. McFarland Adv D. N. Albaugn George J. Stark Paul T. McSteen George B. Hall William Brown Peter Prosper C. T. Lindley J. A. Dearmand Tarte W. CL Thompson AL Bough H.C. Marrs W. H. Anthony Herman Babns George Scott A PY McGuirk Lee Grubbe W. E. Anthony Fd O'Brien

Prentice Trouble Arranged Amid Turbulent Spouse Row

G F Prentice a Davenport barber was released after arrest on the charge of kigging. Ora Watson admitted they were not married but engaged with plans for matrimony. Mrs Prentice leaves for Peoria. Prentice vows to reform and stay with his wife as she warns of future firmness.

G. F. Prentice Davenport Weroao Ora Watson Prentice

Couer de Leon Lodge Holds Its Election

Couer de Leon Lodge No. 80 of the K of P held a large meeting last night electing officers including CG GJ HW Aras V C-Pred Volz M of W W Groves Prelate J Te Smiley M of R Wm Shahe M of Hodges K of R SF Moora M at A I H Clark J G Dr GC Rogers O G W E Petersen Trustees Loutsckhardt W E Petersag and J H Clark.

W E Petersen Trastees—Loutsckhardt W. £. Petersag J. H. Clark

New Officers Named for Knights of Maccabees at Hennepi Tent

Hennepi tent No. 3 Knights of Maccabees elected officers Wednesday evening led by Commander H H Blanchard and Lieutenant Commander Bere Wickess. Other posts filled include Recordkeeper William Schake Chaplain T Meyers and guards officers W Bailey C W Waghund J H Lynch L Hughes plus Trustee A D Flue and Captain Hi C Erguntieh. Five new candidates were initiated and ten membership applications were received.

Hennepi Knights of Maccabees H. H. Blanchard Bere Wickess William Schake T. Meyers S. E. Muller W. Bailey C. W. “Aghund B A Ean Sentinel J. H. Lynch L. Hughs A. D. Flue Hi. C. Erguntieh

James Connors Held On Charge Of Getting Money

James Connors was arrested on a warrant charging obtaining five dollars and a board bill at the Atlantic Hotel on Perry Street Davenport. He claimed ownership of property in Winona Minnesota and promised settlement after a sale. He pleaded not guilty, bail set at 9500, held in jail awaiting trial next Monday.

James Connors Justice Halls Court McLean Atlantic Hotel Perry Street SV Davenport Connors Lean Ests Weiona Minn Kelper Winona Jas O'Lean Davenport

Davenport Wagon Company Incorporation Reported

Articles filed in Davenport announce the formation of the Davenport Wagon Company with incorporators George T. Baker A W Vander Veer and J O Davis. Capital stock planned 109000 common and 3200000 preferred, business to start with 50000 common stock, twenty year term from December 1904 with first meeting October 1 1905.

Davenport Wagon Company George T. Taker W VanderVaer Davenport J. O. Davis George T. Baker Aa. W. VanderVeer

German Theater Company Delights Davenport Audience

The Davenport German Theater Company offered a strong closing performance of Taps, drawing a large crowd outside the usual season. The plot centers on a German lieutenant's betrayal of a watchman’s daughter, ending tragically, with a powerful court martial scene and strong performances by the cast.

Davenport Ineal

First Basketball Game of Season in Davenport Armory

The Davenport and Muscatine teams clash at the Armory this evening to start the season. A curtain raiser features Augustana college with the boys’ team led by Center Brugman Guards Lemin Hinrichsen Forwards Preston Holbrook. Large crowds expected as river city fans eager for action.

Armory Davenport Armory Hall Muscatine Miis Augustane College Brugman Lemin Hinrichsen Preston Holbrook

Schutz agrees to leave town after Sheboygan incident

Tr Schutz, an Oregon miner, was arrested for threatening to kill Charles Roenitz, a wealthy Sheboygan citizen, unless he paid $20,000. He agreed to leave the city and was released.

Sheboygan, Wis Schutz Oregon Charles Roenitz Sheboygan

Charge of Short-Changing Made in a Saloon

The state of Iowa prosecutes George Gordon and May Wilson in Justice Hall for short changing Louis Boeckmann at Gordon's Davenport saloon. Boeckmann says he paid $1 for a beer, handed a $10 bill, and received only a 50 cent change, while the defense claims it was a dollar and the customer did not complain promptly. Witnesses will show the bill was a $1 note and the defense argues the $10 was possibly lost or taken before entry.

Iown George Gordon May Wilson Justice Hall Louis ‘Boeckiemann Gordon Davenport Becklemann May’ Wilson Becklemand Wes

Sentinel Publishing Company Incorporation Filed

A new corporate filing records the incorporation of the Sentinel Publishing Company in the county recorder’s office. Williar Hy Taylor and others named as incorporators plan a $35,000 capital stock, $100 per share, to operate for twenty years. The firm will publish a monthly magazine titled The Sentinel and elect officers including president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and general manager as determined by the board.

County Recorder's Sentinel Publishing Company Williar Hy Taylor Way Ster Sentinel Board of Directora Ab

Rich heiress weds clerk in Colorado Golden ceremony ends hopes of relatives

Miss Mabel D Everett, a Boston millionaire heiress, married T B Walton, a clerk for an insurance agent, after ten days of courtship at Golden Colorado. The bride, an orphan and granddaughter of an Eastabrook banker, faced opposition from relatives who objected to the match.

Misa Mabel D. Everett Boston Colorado Colorado Springs Cola Mabel D. Everett T. BE. Walton Golden, Colo Eastabrook

Mrs Flint Receives Another Fine Bouquet at Burtis Show

The Flints staged a difficult feat at Burtis Operations last night when a hypnotic sleep was induced and a person was weighed down by five men totaling 704 pounds. Mrs Flint was cheered with a bouquet of pink roses by Silberstein Bros. The act drew loud laughter with her comic antics. Tomorrow marks the last night of the Flints in the city before their annual return next year.

Burtis Flints

Scarlet fever reported on West Locust Street

A case of scarlet fever is reported at Wid West Locust street. George Jeelmies, aged 19, is listed as the victim. A case of measles is noted at 1046 Tremont Street. Holmes Temple is described as very ill.

Wid West Locust Street George Jeelmies Tremont Street Holmes Temple

Gets Fine For Flipping Train

John Davis, a colored tramp, faced Hull's court for riding on a Rock Island passenger train No 24 after boarding a freight at Malfax. He claimed he paid a brakeman 50 cents to be taken to Davenport, but the brakeman refused, prompting a walk from ten miles west of Davenport. Davis also rode blind baggage and gave conflicting stories, resulting in a $5 fine and costs.

John Davis Hull Rock Island Malfax Davenport Hoeon Jah

Women Relief Corps Elects Officers at Regular Meeting

August Wentz post of the Women’s Relief Corps held a regular meeting on a Tuesday afternoon and re elected all officers. Mrs Concannon was named delegate to the state convention to be held in Oswaloosa in June. Georgia B Work er will install officers on the first Tuesday in January. Officers include President Mrs June Ellan Concannon Senior Vice President Mrs Julia Karwath Junior Vice President Mrs Sullivan Treasurer Mrs Laura Kellett Chaplain Mrs Elvira Hathaway Conductor Mrs Brands Guerd Mrs Sureb Sonthall.

Julia Karwath Sullivan Laura Kellett Elvira Hathaway Brands Guerd Sureb Sonthall

Mischief Case Is Dismissed In State v Warner

The case of the State of Jaws against Will Warner alleging mali ima mindles was dismissed by the atute.

Jaws Will Warner Maliima Mindles Atute

Lawsuit Seeks Damages Over Name Damage and Assault

Joan Wlenker sues Louis Steinbechs in district court seeking 6000 for reputational damage from a trial on an unfounded charge that was dismissed. He claims 1000 in physical injuries from the defendant's assault, asking total judgment of 50000.

District Court Joan Wlenker Louis Steinbechs Justee Court Juig

Injuries Suffered by Henry Neibert in Tinshop Crane Accident

Henry Neibert, foreman at the Rock Island tinshop, was crushed between a machine and a wall when a traveling crane bore down on him in the north bay. He sustained severe injuries including two broken bones in the right foreleg and similar fractures to the foot. he is reported to be in danger of blood poisoning and may lose the leg. Neibert, of Davenport, is married with children and has worked at the plant for years.

T. Henry Nerbert Weibert Eibert Norbert A. EH Dayarport Dir Neibert West ‘Sixth Street Davenport Rock Island Hutern

Children of Mission to Have Their Christmas

The People's Talon mission awards a $5 gold piece to a boy and a girl for exemplary conduct during the year. Missionary Ned Lee presides with remarks on year round behavior, while Mayor Phillins is expected to speak on Christmas Day.

People's Talon Mission Benjamin Barr Ned Lee Aliee Phillins

Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at Cedar Branch 2292

At the regular meeting Wednesday evening Cedar Branch camp No. 2292 Royal Neighbors of America elected officers. Oracle Amelia Gaghagen Vice Oracle Lucila Wooke Chancellor Lora Beckmann Recorder Vannie Clark Receiver Netlie O Mearis Marshal Margaret Scovel Assistant Marshal Macy Gla Pell Joaner Sentinel Margaretha Watter Outer Sentinel Mary Hener Manager Kutie Blook Physician Glynn and Lambach. Delegate to State Camp Amelis saghagen Alternate Vannie Ciary.

Cedar Branch Royal Neighbors of America Amelia Gaghagen Lucila Wooke Lora Beckmann Vannie Clark Netlie O'Mearis Margaret Scovel Macy Glaspell Joaner Sentimel Margaretha Watter Outer Sentinel Mary Hener Kutie Blook Glynn Fred Lambach Arg Amelis Saghagen Hirs Vannle Ciary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ghio Turner Grand Boys OF Athenaean Society Agre ON Nebraska Harry J. M'Farland Paul Msteen Redmen Hall Wight Couer DE Leon Lodge Lost Evaning THE Hennepin Tant Minnesota Davis George T. Baker and A. W. Vander Veer Louis Boeckelmann the Sentinel Mrs. Flint Silberstein Bros Women’s Relief Corps Johnnyflevber Louis Steinbeck Henry Neibert Children OF Mission
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