News Notes of Three Cities item headlines and notices
A sprawling digest covers Davenport Rock Island and Moline local notices. It mentions individuals such as J Evans dentist, W P Bettendorf, Nagel's Art Store, and many business ads. It reports marriages, permit filings, sewer certificates, court motions, concerts, dances, and community events across December activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Willis
Belle Wiliix
Clinton
A. E Carroll
St. Louis
Tomig
Meerses
Jon Ollsen
Emma Muhs
Plainview
Iowa
Nagel
West Fourth Street
Nazeil
Bridge
Fulton Avenues
Gorm Anderson
Brady C. H Caswell
Rock Island
Davenport
Cédar Rapids
Ludwig Jipp
Division Street
Fifth and
Sixth Street
Tricity Construction
W. Techentin
Misa
Tri-City Construction Company
Fifth Street
Sleg Iran Company
City of
Pry
Menor
West Davenport
Recorders Office
B. J. Gaik
C. ¥. Colman
Mitchell
Mose Patey
Hero
Mose
Special holiday sale at J. H. Petersen's Sons
Holiday sale announces rus sele in all sizes and styles. Signe reserved at J. H. Petersen's Sons offering broad selection and limited-time offers for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. HC. Petersen
Cannot Collect a Relief Claim in Soldier Aid Case
Judge Ballinger ruled that a soldier relief claim against Catherine Aurannys estate could not be collected as a relief for another person. The case, before PN Tweobsen the administrator and Le B. Fisher attorney, concerned Mrs Hamann who had received aid due to her husband’s status. After hearing arguments, the $143 amount was deemed non collectible from the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudge Boliinger
Ty Catherine Auurann
Tweobsen ix
le B. Fisher
Athornes Murphy
Ballinger
Fresh Air Club Chooses Officers for Upcoming Banquet
The Fresh Air club met in Roddewig's office in Tustlee last night and planned a banquet at Turner Hall next Saturday December 27. John Korn Ernst Somke and L B Roddewig were appointed to a committee on arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresh Air Club
Tustlee
Roddewig
Turner Hall
John Korn
Ernst Somke
L. B. Roddewig
Grosscup Likely to Quit Bench for Ambassadorship
Washington dispatch reports Judge Grosscup of Chicago asked the president if he would accept a four year term as United States ambassador to a principal European court. Delegation members say he is willing to resign and serve as an American representative abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grosscuo
Chicago
Amhiavish
Citbefich
United States
Delgation
Grosseua
Europe
Poison Dressing Fatal to Patient in Wyoming Hospital
A hospital patient died after a bedbug poison was used as an antiseptic dressing at the Bevera hospital in Rock Springs Wyoming. Philip Wolf, injured in a duel on Oct 10, succumbed within twelve hours of the application. Eleven other patients suffered agony though the nurse involved had been on duty less than a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Wyo
Belbugnolson
Des Moines Joint Keeper Kills Man at the Mines
Des Moines reports that Charles Jones a joint keeper shot and killed Jack Seiman at the Buxton mines early this morning Jones helped arrested and the case moved to authorities for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles Jones
Jack Seiman
Buxton
Jones
Sunday activities tease at McFadden’s Flats stage
A fragment from a Sunday listing hints at a lively show at McFadden’s Flats with colorful names and a curtain time described as seven oclock. The snippet promises vibrant scenes and entertaining performances despite the incomplete text.
Man Confesses Bigamy on Deathbed in Marion
In Marion Indiana on December 1 % the dying Blaine confessed to Mayor Swerey that he deserted a wife and daughter a decade ago in Pierce ton and married Emma Bail in Chicago without divorce. He named Wife No 2 as Emma Bail and said he died of lynhhoid fever with both wives deeply affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Tames Blake
Ald
Blaine
Freight Wreck on Rock Island Line Delays Trains
A Rock Island freight collision on DeSota Street in West Davenport caused four cabins to be badly damaged and four freight cars to topple into a ditch around 8 p.m. The crash, blamed on a signal error or defect, stalled service across the Southwestern division near the Rock Island bridge with no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hock Island
DeSota Street
West Davenport
Rockisland
Darvenport
Peter Blum To Return To Davenport Without Papers
Police chief Theo Herang of Davenport reports a telegram from Charles H. Hoke of Pontiac stating Peter Blum will return to Davenport without requisition papers. Sheriff McArthur plans to travel to Pontiac tomorrow. The sheriff will proceed from Bert Madison, where he holds prisoners, to Pontiac directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo, T.herang
Davenport
Suciil Charles H. Hoke
Pontiac
Peter Niaa
McArthur
Tomorow
Sherif
Bert Madison
More Fast Trains To Davenport In New Rail Service
Davenport reports welcome changes in Rock Island railroad service on December 25. The Golden State Limited will be reestablished with through sleeping cars from Chicago to Los Angeles via Kansas City, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco. A second California train starts in Chicago and travels to the Pacific coast via Kansas City and El Paso. tourist class upgrades arrive, and fast service expands to Pedria, Davenport, Des Moines, and Omaha. The trip between St. Louis and Kansas City will be shortened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Mirlin
Adam Fries
Graham Post
Wiver
Messrs
Stowe
Truxall
Beck
Chase
John Dewrose
Indies Prevent
Mr. Fries
Martin
Juliet
Cays
Toliet
Joliet
Madero Ben Hadad
Moline
Davenport
Port
Golog
Keep- Ines
Chicago
Far West
Scott
Mfrs
Charles Colson
Railroad Avenue
Trimal
Sixth Street
Dee 3
Colson
Bayer
Golden State Ldmited
Sp. Lm
Los Angeles
Kamsas City
Sos Angeles
Santa Barbara
San Frao
California
Kansas City
el Paso
el Paseo
Colorado
Pedria
Des Moines
Omaha
St. Louis
Will of Henry Hoffman filed for probate
The will of Henry Hoffman has been filed for probate. Mary Hoffman receives all personal and real property. Upon her death the estate is to be divided equally among the children Mary Selamen Maggie Suyter Henry Hoffman Frank Hoffman George Hoffman John Hoffman Louis Hoffman and Andrew Hoffman. Mary Hoffman with her son John Hofman named executors of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoffman
Mary Hoffman
Mary Selamen
Maggie Suyter
Frank Hoffman
George Hoffman
John Hoffman
Louis Hofffman
Andrew Hoffman
John Hofman
Second Indictment Against C. P. Johnson
The state to try a second indictment against C. P. Johnson known as Tack the Hogger in district court tomorrow. Four similar charges were filed. after this trial two indictments remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Johnson
Johnson
Mary Bartwig Widow of John Hartwig Dies in Davenport
Mary Bartwig Hartwig, aged widow of John Hartwig, died in Davenport after a long life tied to the area. Survived by husband Jon Hartwig and two children Frank Bartwig and Ros Jaeger Jurgen, with extended kin Julius and Albert Hartwig. Funeral set from the residence at 2 PM tomorrow, burial in the Davenport cemetery following arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartwig
Mary
Newall
Lowe
Davenort
Roeak Island
Hitche
Mary Kouth
Davenport
John Hartwig
Julius
Albert Hartwig
Jon Hartwig
Frank
Ros
Propaganda Prize Students Honored at Ecclesiastical College
In Rome an awards ceremony distributed prizes among students from ecclesiastical colleges tied to the propaganda system. The American college group earned thirty two medals with John Wolof Dubiano among top winners and George Duquay of Grand Rapids, Michigan along with Mary Driscoll of Boston drawing for multiple medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Grand Rapids
Rome
Hec
Thhe Propaganda
American College
John Wolof Dubiano
Taimoral Thealony
George Duquay
Graul Rapids, Mich
Mary Driscoll
Boston
Medate
Dequoy
Fort Armstrong Post Hosts Fort Armstrong Post Members
Fort Armstrong post No 3 Borkers Pioneer association entertained Valley Forge nest at Hibernian hall last night. Visitors greeted by a reception committee and led to a banquet. An old fashioned sociable followed with games and music by Blocker orchestra. Breakfast at 6 o clock, guests departed on the 7 20 train. Program featured recitations solos and duets by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Armstrong Post
Borkers
Pioneer Association
Valley Forge Nest
Af Muscating
Hibernian Hall
Daudis
Blockét
Furttber
Irce
Iain
Inez Henson
Robert McQonachie
Herbert
Pearl Baldwin
Papa
Iss Jenie McYonachie
Gabriel
Mscaline
Lottie Mecill
Jennie Wadrington
John Solo
Ferdinand F. Blocker
Anti Morgan Art Movement Voices Fear at Met Presidency
German critic Siegfried Ubenthal launches agitation to block art objects from leaving Europe after J Pierpont Morgan is chosen president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art board. He cites replies from Paris and Berlin directors, while others see no benefit. Wilhelm Bode questions impact, noting museum control rests with trustees, and warns about uprooting European works to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gritic
Metropolitan Museum
Berlin
Nev
J. Pierpont Morgan
Metropolitan Museum’ of Art
Sieafried Ubenthal
International Getten
Galus
United States
My. Litlenthal
Wilhelm Hode
Royal Gallery of Paintings
Herlin
Morgen
Herr Bode
Iowa
Turkey
Greece
Italy
Unite States
America
Famous Woman Forger Sentenced To Three Years
Alice Farnsworth, noted as a famous woman forger, was sentenced in Milwaukee to three years in prison for securing 1500 dollars from a gullible acquaintance. Her history includes earlier forgeries aided by her father, which cost him a 10000 dollar family farm and his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Farnsworth
Milwaukee
Wis
Alice Farneforth
Des Moines
Virginia Tech Junior Class Resigns Over Dismissal
In Blacksburg Virginia on December 13 the entire junior class of Virginia Polytechnic Institute comprising 130 men resigned in protest of the alleged unjustifiable dismissal of a member. Sophomores and seniors may follow. a mass resignation could extend in days. The student body is indignant and serious trouble is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Virginias Polytechnic Institute
Whale Corps
Rochester Fire Destroys Block After Blaze
The Roby Building at West Main and Elygueth streets in Rochester was destroyed by fire yesterday, with total losses around 21000. The structure valued at 60000 suffered near total destruction. The Van Bergs Sivertilate company incurred about 20000 in losses, insured for 150000. The Hayden Furniture company reported losses near 50000, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Roby
West Main
Elygueth Streets
van Bergs Sivertilate Company
Haydei Furniture Company
Finger Prints May Solve Dr Gebhardt Murder Case
Chicago experts compare prints from Dr Gebhardt’s murder scene with a head imprint of Dr Korh held in Athnesota. An eye examination noted faint facial outlines in the deceased’s pupils. The killer stabbed the dentist twenty three times then crushed his skull with a hammer before escaping through a window.
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Chicaco
C. Gebhardt
New Ulm
Divio
Chicago
G. R.korh
Athnesota
Sun Pition
Amassia
Ken
Per
Dr. Koch
Fell Dead On His Doorstep In New York
John Charles Tettam aged 47, of 226 East Seventeenth Street, was found dead on his doorstep by Dr David D Jennings after collapsing beside his friend's body. He began at Tiffany Co as a junior and rose to a trusted salesman at the diamond counter in thirty years of service. Born in Dublin, his father taught at Trinity College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Der
John Charles Tettam
East Seventeenth Sceet
David D. Jennings
Jennings
Jettam
Tiffany & Co
Dublin
Eland
Trinity College
Fire drives Philadelphia couple from Roelofs home
Howard Matlack and his wife escaped a blaze that engulfed their Roelofs residence. They fled barefoot in night clothes through snow to reach a neighbor for help. Fire destroyed the home and furnishings, a wedding gift from Robert Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Howard Matlack
Roelofs
Alrseen
Robert Crane
Russell to Act Again in Christmas Stage Return
New York December 14 Tommy Russell creator of the title role in Little Lord Fauntleroy has resumed the stage after years away. Though he runs a profitable mercantile business he cannot resist the footlights and plans a three character play around Christmas time with a possible return to business if the acting doesn't continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tommy Russell
Lord Fauntleroy
No General Irish Famine Notes From Choate Reply
United States Ambassador Choate replied to a cable from the Christian Herald editor seeking details on the Irish famine and whether conditions justified American aid. London dispatch reports no general famine and no recommendation to appeal for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United& States
Choate
Christian Hecald
Ireland
London
Klopsch
Hog and cattle market report from Chicago and Europe
Revenue market notes show receipts for wheat and corn in Chicago with hog and cattle bids ranging from 4.20 to 4.60 for light to rough heavy hogs, cattle steady to spring, and sheep strong. Arrivals listed for Omaha and Kansas City. Liverpool grains rise and fall with futures. detailed North American primary receipts, exports, and shipments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oumha
Kansas City
U. S
Fight for Life in Lions Cage Ends with Wound
Minneapolis. Dec. 1X Actor Howard Hall Apesra Withy, star of The Waifs Paradise, suffered a bandaged hand after a backstage lion attack at Bijott theater. He entered the cage to test the lions’ temper, was clawed, and fought the animal off before dressing for his role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hall
Lawyers Receive Big Fees in Citizenship Cases for Indians
South McAlester Oklahoma December 13 The Choctaw Chickasaw citizenship court at Tishomingo fixed the fee of Mansfield McMurray and Cornish the attorneys for the nations in the citizenship cases at 7 percent of the value saved by rejection of claims. The attorneys had asked one million five hundred thousand dollars under contract for 9 percent of the value saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAlester
I T
Tishmougo
Sea of Mansfield, McMurray& Cornish
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Evans
Brady
Schicit’s Express & Transfer Co
Cheeney
W. P. Bettendorf
Hay Novelties
Nagel’s
Hail & Martin's
Tristr's & Bar's Coal Co
H. T. Schmidt Electrical Co
Third
West Third Street
Nichola & Lorton
Augustana Conservatory
College
Mae Ireland
Hilnid
Royal Neighbors
B. L. Letts
Harry and
George
Nevada
Charles
First Methodist Church
Davis & Ohlweiler
Independence Camp
Hi. W. A
Carne’s
Har
R. Reynolds
St. Paul
Cal
Frank Natier
Rock Islands
Mi. G. A
A. M. Broher
Namies
Rod Island Lodge
A. F
A. M
Lbis
Muscatine
Capt Heeps
Louis Beltmann
Ari Sulzwenn
Joe Bdeault
Ey Westos
Snday Aternoon
Boys’ Gospel
Moses
Hobab
Tauch
W. Grove
Wu! Org
Grosscup
Pgison
Misses Proulx
Centalia
Centralia
Elizabeth
Beatrice Proulx
Gallages
Breseh
S. Joseph
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Beatrice
Billzaneth
Adolph J. Metz
Mursheedt 'Manuacturing Company
Elizabeth Formently
Beatrice Paras
Mfadden
Sigatt
FTA
Peter Blum
Gity
Henry Hoffmans
Mary Balmen
Jaeger
Jurgen
Propaganda Prize
Minnesota
Suleiman
Bouse
Russell
Originel Fauntleroy
Wow Grown
AM Markets OF America
Liverpeol
Liverpool
Wisner
Northwestern
Laster
Minneapol
Duluth
Fee Bu
Tow
Otago
Den
St orLa
Lions Cage
Big
Thors Eriier
Walsh
Ray
Walet
Niles
Weskimas
Pocaline
Bosday
Toisdp
J. E. Walsh
Mocuiough Bldg
Lowa
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