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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1904
Page
5
James Herron of 619 Taylor Street reported $81 in cash stolen last Saturday. Police traced a break in involving a lamp, torn carpet, and turned pockets, with detectives questioning several people but no arrest yet. Herron, a respected, hard working man, hopes to recover the missing money as investigations continue.
Landlord McLean of the Attende hotel in Davenport warns appearances can mislead after James Connors, a man with a smooth story, deceived him. Connors admits deception influenced by drink but offers no defense, while McLean vows he will not be duped again. A separate note mentions avid Richardson presenting gifts to the People’s Union Mission and Mrs Emerson donating boxes of goods.
Sheriff McArthur departed for Port Madison to deliver prisoners Joe Elston and R. G. Meyers who pled guilty to holding up a man in the G B and Q yards and stealing 75 dollars. They face seven years. Other youths in the Gaybachler jewelry store robbery pled guilty to breaking and entering. sentences reserved. Walter Bruci Hu Schmidt Willie Thileman Gene Ross and Fred Brithn were among those who pleaded guilty.
Phoenix temple No 21 of the Rathbone Sisters reported at Columbian hall last evening the election of officers. Moat Excellent Chief Mr C Rolitt Excellent Junior Miss Ema Atiller Excellent Senior Mrs F Schmidt Manager Miss Auta Miller Mistress of Records and Correspondence Mrs L J Kellett Mistress of Finance Mrs C Witherspoon Guardian of Temple Mrs Miller Professor Mrs J Strom Past Chief Mrs C W Lalaeh Installing Officer Mrs D G Curr Trustees Mrs F W Willey Mrs Aira Smith Mrs O W LaRush.
Davenport may host a beet sugar factory as promoters rally farmers and residents to supply beets and support the project. Aims include a $1,006,000 plant, 350 workers during erection, and annual beet payments of $500,000 to $790,000 to Scott County farmers plus seasonal jobs for youths. Local leaders Phillips, Seaman, Engle, Brandt, and Staley push public support and investment.
Fred Westphal faces a court hearing in Justice Hall’s court this afternoon on a charge of stealing an overcoat from William Schmidt valued at $31. The case centers on a garment Westphal allegedly took from the victim.
The United Spanish War Veterans Camp Lawton post met in the courthouse last night and elected officers for the year. Names include First Lieutenant Fred Robinson and Second Lieutenant Frea Vollmer with others listed. a banquet is planned at Pred Vedder's restaurant and installation will occur on the second Monday in January.
Superintendent Stewart of the dining seat service moves his quarters from the east end of the Rock Island depot to the west end. The new quarters suit his work, and he will be found there henceforth.
Geneseo Illinois December 18 Special to the Star It is rumored a truce has been reached between license forces with promises and concessions and a council alderman may be appointed to fill a vacancy and a new license ordinance passed this week to grant saloon licenses. The Electric Light Co deserves credit for meeting the new contract terms though its dynamo delays have strained service.
Cleveland dispatch reports two more counts against Mrs. Chadwick in connection with forged notes of 500000 and 250000 held by Citizens National Bank of Oberlin. Grand jury also hears Reynolds and Beckwith testimonies while Chadwick in Paris denies involvement, deepening financial intrigue.
Company B members organize four indoor baseball teams, plan a later schedule and interteam games. Captains are William McGregor, William Chambers, George Hinrichsen, and Karl Brawn. Outside teams may be challenged once proficiency improves and exhibitions are anticipated.
A gas meter exploded in the cellar of Thompson book store causing excitement in the vicinity last evening. Fire crews attended but no damage to stock occurred and the incident was over shortly after.
The Linwood club held a meeting last night at Washington garden as a surprise for Fred Vollmer. A fine supper was served and dancing indulged in. Before closing Dick Ketley presented Vollmer with a silk umbrella with silver trimmings on the handle. Vollmer gave a neat speech.
In 1964 Devonport built 43 446 lineal feet of permanent sidewalks, a significant increase over prior years. The newly constructed walks are described as first class, and officials expect next year’s paving and grading plans to match this year’s scale.
A plat for Clifton Hill's second addition to Davenport is filed in the recorder's office. Drawn by Max D. Petersen, it covers southwest quarter of section 27, town 11, range 2 east, extending from Marshall Street south to Taney Street and from east of Ainsworth Street westward across a long stretch. The Ladies Auxiliary of the People's Union Mission meets Friday.
Davenport independent school district directors in regular session chose pressed greyish brown brick from Twin-City Pressed Brick Co of Minneapolis for the new high school. Red stone will accompany the brick for exterior work with cost estimated between $23 and $23 per thousand, aiming for a durable color that won’t fade over time.
Bucco Geario appeared before Justice Hart charged with assaulting Walter Gurney last Sunday night. After time to reflect the feud cooled, costs were paid, and the case was withdrawn.
Davenport City Council held a special session to accept the Clifton Hill second addition platted by Stax D Petersen. The six acre parcel, containing twenty eight lots, lies between Tauey and Marshall streets with Aimsworth running through it. A transfer of library site funds was approved and debates over sidetrack improvements on Fifth Street were noted for further investigation. The meeting adjourned with plans for committees of the whole to consider the Spring Street crossing project and related matters.
Davenport Chapter No 278 Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple and elected officers for the coming year. A committee was appointed to arrange the annual bailey to be held in January. Elected officers include Worthy Matron FL Bis, Worthy Patron A B Cotteret, Assistant Matron Mrs John Hageboegh, Treasurer Mrs James Osborn, Secretary Mrs E M Mellville, Conductress Mrs A B Kineata, Assistant Conductress Miss Mary C Wason. The Bailey committee consists of Tra Tabor, Wil Forrest, Mrs Jobe Hagehoeck, Mrs Thies Herzog, and Mrs E B Medley.
A small audience saw Hot Old Time Plays at the Barth Opera House last night. The performance was uneven with a senior company and chorus girls failing to enhance the show. The humor and goatish antics did not lift the overall impact.
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