Christmas shopping calls and social notices
Davenport Davenport notes show Nagel’s Art store open evenings till Christmas. Local affairs include real estate filings, court actions, church socials, and a social postgame at Christian chapel. Officers installed at Davenport Chapter 16 and a mayoral style wrap of community events.
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J. Evans
Ind End
Qur
Christmes
M. E
Nabhstedt & Sota
Jewelers
Davenport
Masonienot
Christian Chapel
J. C. Grabte
M. Ridings
Finger & Lots
Nagel
Lot West Fourthtreet
G. DeWitt Dowles
Prospertty Lodge
B. Nachmadt
Barget
Jason E. Culls
Allkas
Baronsort
Phert Fan
Jasoh H. Calkins
Tela O. Calkina
Obra ‘Ch
Walter
Aniarson
Ebbons
Brady
AL ‘W. VanderVeer
W. C. Putnam
Honan Wulf
Alen
Waldo Becker
Tha Cnet
Neal & Neel
G. A. Koester
MB. Nab- Brede & Gons
Wells
North Ywestern College
Herman Schroeder
Christina Stoltenberg
George W. Klein
Wilton
Katherine
Schoor
Blue Grass
Albert J. Carlson
Maria B
Devon
Port
Harry H. Stouffer
Mathilda
E. Lytie
Princeton
P. W. Mebtanus
Thamond Jadine Steamers
Jay Morton
Chamberlin and Petersen
Catholic Church Observes Advent Pennance Days
The Roman Catholic Church designates Todex Hridey and Saturday as days of fasting and penance worldwide. These days honor Christ’s coming at Christmas and call the faithful to penance and preparation for the celebration.
Children Fire Cradle Fatality At Steamboat Rock
A six month old child died after a cradle was set on fire in the home of Willem Sanders at Steamboat Rock this morning. The incident occurred as the child slept in the cradle, with flames officials describe as coming from a heat source nearby. Firefighters arrived but could not save the infant. Authorities are investigating the cause and any potential negligence.
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Bec
Willem Sanders
Aoa
Lafayette Lodge to Elect Officers Tonight
Lafayette lodge No. 1021 A B A meets tonight to elect officers. Fifty seven candidates are waiting initiation and at least twenty five are expected to proceed by this evening. A social will follow the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Lodge
A. B.A
Mneets
Championship Bowling Series At Davenport Alleys
The Davenport bowling series between Art Vinell and Pete Petersen concluded last night with Vinell claiming the championship. Five games were bowled at the downstairs alleys. Vinell won four to Petersen’s one as Petersen faced tough luck on that level.
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Art Vinell
Pete Petersen
Davenport
Vinall
Peterson
Ellers
Vinal
Petersen
Himwell
Paterson
Pirates
Leopardy
Neal
Edward Mish er obituary from Davenport street home
Edward Mish er died last night at his residence 1428 Marquette Street from consumption after a year’s illness. Born January 14, 1860 in Davenport, he made the city his home. He leaves a wife and three children Laura Martha Louis. Funeral tomorrow at 2 from the home, burial Pine Hill cemetery. Hartwig Mary obituary notes body moved to cemetery for cremation?
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Misher
Edward
Marquette Street
Mr. Fyyeher
Davenport
Laura
Martha
Louis
Pine Hill
Hartwig
Mary
Newton
The Gebhardt Murder Suspect Seen in Rochester
Rochestar Min. Dee reports a suspect seen near Dr Gebhardt during the night of the murder. Ass P Brooks, who witnessed the scene, and Attorney Samson met with Dr Arthur F Tilton at the hospital for the insane. Brooks doubts Dr Koch’s involvement as the man seen. District court convened. grand jury to act on Gebhardt case.
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Rochestar
Dee
Gebhardt
New Uhn
Rochester
P. Brooks
Samson
Koch
Arthur F. Tilton
Brooks
New Uin
Mine
Disstrict
Gebhardt Orse
Canada Welcomes Earl Grey as Governor General
Earl Grey Canada’s new governor general and party arrived in Ottawa today to a hearty welcome. They were met by Sir Richard Cartwright son R. W. Scott and a large guard of honor as a royal salute sounded. The mayor and aldermen of Ottawa presented an address of welcome at Government House.
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Otawa
Gat
Mec
Earl Gray
Canada
Sly Richard Cartwright
R. W. Scott
Ottawe
Earl Grey
Sioux City Banker Edward Currey Dies at 68
Edward Co. Currey, aged 68, longtime cashier of the Live Stock National Bank in Sioux City and former Belle Fourche, South Dakota official, died at St Joseph's hospital from intestinal obstruction after an operation. He leaves a wife and two children. A brother Seymour of Chicago is present. another brother Arthur Z. of Chicago is expected for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Edward Co. Currey
Live Stock National Bank
Belle Fourche
St Joseph
Currey
Cel
West
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Moor
Seymour
Chicago
Arthur Z
Dedication of New Methodist Church in Sloan
Dedication services were held in Sloan Virginia as Bishop John W. Hamilton of San Francisco led the ceremony for the new Methodist Episcopal church. Dora Rebiel and Beérrick were consecrated as deaconesses with remarks by local pastors. Parishioners praised the church as a county standout and noted generous fundraising covering most costs.
Princess Sayasha to wed American war hero in Chicago
An article from Manila to Chicago recounts Prince Sayasha of Fushimi paying $15,000 for Miss Viola Gillette’s liberty to wed Major Baylsu, hero of Manila campaigning. The plan includes breakfasts in Chicago, Naval/University visits, and a Chicago Club banquet before departure to Japan.
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Umlonge
Coward
Mikadd
Sedanura Fushlint
Bayyslu
Meter Hill
Manila
Viola Gillette
Austrasia
Chicago
Frank Perley
Theatrics
Bhe Solderly Tuo
Sayasha
Port Arthur
Viola Gillettey
Prinze Fushiwi
Ankees
Perley
Miss Gillette
Prince Fushiwi
New York
Lake Shore Road
Forenson Hfe
Moralogue
Fort Sheridan
University of Chicago
Lower al
Honore Palmer Ug Ie Guy
Acen Fridey
Tharming
Jansu
Campaign to elect C H McNider head of Dubline order
Prominent Modern Woodmen members met in Des Moines to back C H McNider of Maxon City for head of the order at the next national meeting. Attendees included C G Saunders of Council Bluffs and Al G Sorter of Mason City. They discussed a plan to take over the Funk Lose Pital at Webster City for a Modern Woodman hospital serving sick Woodmen regionally, likely to be urged at the next state meet.
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Ties Moines
Woodmen
Des Boines
C. H. McNider
Maxon City
Dubline
Order
C. G. Saunders
Corncil Blaffs
al G. Sorter
Mason City
Tey
Webster City
Methodist Church
Woodman
Damages Awarded in Breach of Promise Suit
In East St Louis on December 12 a jury awarded Miss Mee Wood $10,000 against Cletues Pfeifer in a breach of promise case in city court. Pfeifer sought $25,000 in damages and had claimed she prepared her trousseau.
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East SS Louis
Mee Wood
Cletues Pfeifer
Plataniim
Miss Wool
Trousseau
Pfeiffer
Lutn Battig
Belleville
Gibbosh
Wis
Miles Marion Groth
C. O. Hanson
Milwaukee
Hanson
Nar
Shy
Democrats Win in Boston and Nearby Cities in Dec. Elections
Boston December elections yield Democrats winning most aldermen and school posts. Mayors elected include nonpartisan Weverly Wallis in Boston and Republican principals in several cities. Newburyport, Woburn switch to licenses. Fall River and Lowell elect Democratic mayors, while Cambridge and Chelsea shift.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Snme
Chelsea
Edward E. Willard
Megan. Batt
Chicapes
Albert FE. Taylor
Republicat
Lowell—James_B. Casey
Jeanceras
Lyno—Heary
Istham
Malien—Wiiliz A. Hastings
Meadford
Michael J. Dwyer
Citizens
Hicket i Melrnse
Stizer A. Buttricl
Newharrport
Willam F. ‘Houston
Nonpartizan
Bille N. Peterson
Repunlt- Comerriile
Laoutnd
R. Chandler
Woburo
Lawrence Reade
Woresaten
Moon crack observed in lunar valley by telescope
Berkeley reports a newly noted lunar feature described as a great crack or rill running about eighty miles lengthwise through the Moon’s Valley of the Alps with a width of a few hundred feet. Discovered by Agalgtatic Astronomer J. BH Perrine using the thirty six inch telescope, it is visible only under favorable atmospheric and lighting conditions.
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Berkeley
Cal
Alps
Lick Upservstorr
Agalgtatic
J. BH. Perrine
Riot in Hungary Parliament Disrupts Session
In Budapest on December 14, members of the opposition invaded the chamber before the opening, attacked the personal guard, and wrecked the interior. Sittings were postponed until tomorrow as Premier Tisza announced potential prosecutions and a possible dissolution of parliament if riots continue.
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Budapest
Hungary
Loup
Iars
Tisea
Cotton Growers Combine at Boll Weevil Convention
Open ing of the boll weevil convention shows a move by cotton growers toward reducing production and withholding from markets to lift prices. Dr. L. C. Howard and Dr. W. D. Hunter from the bureau of entomology outlined government efforts to rid fields of the pest, with other speakers including Dr. William Stubbs of Louisiana experiment station and Dr. Otto Garrow, German forestry and agricultural expert.
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Shreveport
Peresge
L. C. Howard
W. D. Hunter
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
William ©. Stubbs
Toursiana
Otto Garrow
Imperial German Forestry and Agricultural
Lawrence University Refuses $710000 Bequest
Lawerence University at Appleton Wisconsin decided against pursuing a $710000 bequest left by W W Cooner of Kenosha who died in the Iroquois theater fire. Mrs Charles Beach of Chicago a daughter of the deceased contested the will claiming moral objections. Trustees opposed payout despite kin objections.
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Appleton
Wis
Lawrence University
W. W. Cooner
Kenosha
Charles Beach
Chicago
Cooyer
Piautz
Lawrence Snr
Alug
Elkhart Woman Claims Kinship to Senator Clark
Mrs Augustus Vesper of Elkhart Indiana plans to travel to Montana to prove she is the daughter of James Clack a brother of Senator William A Clark. Clack reportedly left Harrisburg Pennsylvania many years ago and is believed to have children there. It is claimed Senator Clark acknowledged kinship to one daughter of this brother.
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Elkhart
Soustor
Ind
Augustus Vesper
Montana
William A. Clark
James Clack
Harrisburg
Locartel Tich Chiles
Clerk
Newly Elected Shelby Deputies Named for Term
Shelby County deputies for Harlan and Dee 14 Sheldon county officials plan names for assistants during their tenure. Clerk-elect Bays reportedly will announce later. Recorder-elect Christen gen selects George L. Zackey of Union township, son of Joseph Zackey and brother of retiring clerks Hiram W Zackey. Auditor-elect Croft to return with current deputy Wilson D. Young, a well known school teacher.
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Harlan
Dee
Sheldon Count
Cruefly
Bays
Christengen
George L. Zackey
Union Townelip
Toseph Jackey
Hiram W.nackey
Croft
Wilson D. Young
Shely County
Reward for Kindly Act At Nashville Hotel Clerk Heroic Rescue
Nashville dispatch reports Houston Bond, a hotel clerk, helped an elderly man who fell on the sidewalk in front of a leading Nashville hotel. Bond received a $10,000 check from Evansville Poor as a reward, but he refused to reveal the name of the benefactor who arranged the payment. The injured man was aided until he recovered.
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H. H. Bratt
Independent Telephone Company
Chicaso
Independent Telephone Managers
George W. Gambié
Reynolds
Mary M. Johnson
Joseph Johnson
William Weaver
James F. Johnson
Joseph Hanck
Mabel M. Johnston
Sarah J. McConnell
Haggie Clark
Eldridge Clark
Johanna-upt
Ella Haupt
al Ekstrom
Vicinity
Charles Colson
Moline Plow Company
Scatt
Colson
Golson
Mueller Saloon
Nashville
Houston
Bond
Evansville
Ind
Bord
Confederate veterans seek removal of the Battle Hymn from school primer
In New Orleans on February 14 1914 Confederate veterans of Louisiana announced plans to urge the school board to remove the Battle Hymn of the Republic from the current muse primer. They propose replacing it with Father Ryan’s The Conquered Banner.
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New Orleans
Nev
Confederate Veterana of
Louisiana
Pather Ryan
Postal Chiefs Ousted Over Lobbying at Congress Session
Washington Dec. 14 Postmaster General Willc e moved to purge the Postoffice department of politics banning a convention in Washington during Congress session and removing J C Keller of Cleveland and Cunningham ham of Omaha from office both linked to the National Association of Letter Carriers. The moves aim to curb lobbying and political meddling by postal workers and carriers, with warnings against contributions to influence legislation. The convention was postponed until after adjournment.
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Washington
Willce
Postoffice Department
Canegress
Euame
Trom
J. C. Keller
Cleveland
National Association of
Latter Carreras
Freak Cummingham
Qmalia
Association of Rural Free Delivery Carriere
Mr. Wrane
Quilty
Congress
Keller
Cunningham
Atiol
New Opera Hailed by Kaiser in Berlin
Berlin audiences welcomed Leoncavallo’s new Der Roland von Berlin with laurel dressed stage and a royal reception. Emperor William praised the composer after the performance, while princes and dukes attended in the royal box. The opera reportedly cost 36,000 pounds and features songs soon to tour globally. Critics offered early praise though final judgments awaited upcoming showings.
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Berlin
Hatse
Ruggerty Leoncavallo
William
Leopold
Frederick Willams
Leonpoldl
Princeite Frederick
Saxe Colture
Gotha
Longsing
Fraulein Destin
Herr Hoffmann
Frederick
Stedi Rlid Dorarmen
Dilliam
Signor Leoncarello
Érdet
WRECKS KILL 3 TRAINMEN IN THREE LOCATIONS
In LaCresce Wisconsin a leadend collision in St. Paul yards killed engineer Henry Fldln and fatally injured switchman Chas T Elisa and Mreman Philip E Carlett. At Willington North Carolina a southbound Atlantic Coast Line passenger train crashed into an open switch at Ovarmans Siding injuring engineer G F Horne and his fireman.
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LaCresce Wis
St. Paul
Henry
Fldln
Chas T. Elisa
Philip E. Carlett
Mreman
Willington N.C
Atlantic Coast Line
Ovarman’s Siding
G. F. Horne
Blackhawk Pioneer Dies After Pearl of Crown Celebration
Cedar Falls Ind Dec 14 N Nis an pioneer of the county died from heart failure thirty six hours after the community celebrated his wedding anniversary. He leaves a wife aged 90 and the shock to her frail health adds concern for her life.
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N. Rissen
Cedar Falls
N. Nisaen
Thla Counety
Lushaud
Meath
Alse
Actress Weds Millionaire in Denver Justice Court
Ming Rudolph, leading lady of the San Tor company, married Jefferson J. Graves of Jamezon California by Justice of the Peace Hynes in Denver on December 13. The ceremony was witnessed by local theater figures and noted as a high society event.
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Denver
Ming Rudolph
San Tor Company
Ana Jefferson J. Graves
Jamezon
Justice of the Peace
Hynes
Markets of America Chicago Market Reports and Prices
Chicago market notes on receipts for corn cattle hogs and sheep. Steady opens with prices for light mixed and butcher cattle hogs in Omaha and Kansas City futures. Liverpool and Minneapolis grain updates with cash wheat red and white prices and primary receipts. Piles treatment ad included with guaranteed cure claim.
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Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Crite
Chicaz
Tiverpool Grain
Liverpool
Corr
Cor
Handard
Northern Spring
Yellor
Brade
Rae
Iowa Grain Crop Yields Show Big Rise in 1904
Director R Sage of the Iowa crop service bureau estimates the 1904 crop greatly higher in value than 1903 by about 35,000,000. Corn production exceeds 1903 by 93,245,000 bushels. oats rye barley and potatoes are listed with specified figures. Hay and forage totals also given with grazing values.
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Moines
R. Sage
Iowa Crop Service Bureau
Former bank official vanishes after alleged embezzlement
Madi, CT, reports that L. Smith, once cashier at the First National Bank of Madill, California?, and business associate with 3 R. Dunlap in the wholesale business in Kossuth county, has disappeared with about $20,000 of bank funds. Suspicion arose some time ago and Smith and his partner vanished as the affair became suspected. his whereabouts are unknown.
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Madi
Illinois Grange In Session In Springfield
The Illinois State Grange opened its 33rd annual meeting in Springfield. A special committee was appointed to cooperate with the state’s commercial interests to regulate commerce rates and oversee ship fielding regulation.
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Illinois Grange
Springfield
Tlinots State Grange
Cooneyale
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