NEWS NOTES OF THE JE CITIES AND LOCAL ADS
A jumble of notices and items from Rock Island with names of stores and people. Dentists Schick’s Express & Transfer Co. Nagel’s Art Store and Hart & Martin’s Art Shop advertise hours and openings. Various mentions include Billy Brockman touring, a court injunction related to Grand Island, and social events like a Socialist Party dance. City residents, visitors, and businesses are cited with brief updates on sales, openings, and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J. Evans
Brady
Schick's Express & Transfer Co
Brads
Nagel’s Art
West Fourth Street
Hart & Martin's
Geiden Clo & Pughoy
Triste's & Fur's Coat Co
L. & Flu
Sehuridt Electrica Co
Third
Nachyts & Lorton
Que
Trom
Wnits Christus
Nabsiolt & Bons
Jeweters
CG. Mathhey
Nabacedt & Sons, Jewelers
Bol
Wenger
Sguimst
Sity Me
Grand Island
Bollinger Nysday Tuorping
Io Anderson
Brady Ais
Bueter
Justices Hall
Omnis Wien
H. A Bt Onge & Co
Gary Halbronk
Frank
Sivde & Sens
Onidasr
Mugern
Pone MMi. Co
Hartford
Slyer Street
Chicago
Supreme Court Affirms Bettendorf ANI Company Case
The supreme court today affirmed the case against the Bettendorf ANI company. The matter had been carried to the high court after a lengthy wait for a hearing and decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Ti Ft
Bettendorf Ani Company
Rlty
Masquerade Committee Postponed Meeting
The masquerade committee did not meet last night and postponed arrangements for the Turner masquerade until next Wednesday evening. Reports will be made then and full attendance is desired to discuss committee matters.
Men Accused of Assault Discharged in Court
In Tuzike Roddewig's court this afternoon Jack Rawhit svi try Mileman were tried for insulting Fullas Schlet on Weat Fourth street. The three faced disagreement but no wounds were found. A warrant for shot arrest was issued while the defendants were Fecharsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rawhit
Mileman
Tuzike Roddewig
Fullas Schlet
Weat
Hme Tighbit
Hileman
Sehlel
Defendunig
Jack the Hugger Up for Second Trial Today
Johnson known as Jack the Hugger faces a second trial in district court with Lewis Black defending him and Fred Neel prosecuting for the state. The same witnesses testified as in previous proceedings. A jury was drawn including BP Curls and George Dingier among others, and Johnson again resisted insanity pleas while Shriner's Hall hosts a city supper and bazaar on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Jack
Lewis Black
Fred Neel
Bollinger
Curls
George Dingier
Peter T. Donahue
J. Kabfenhoott
Osvar Obs
Peter Meinert
Fred Podachachey
A. P. Rudolph
Hf Bunge
L. W. Schmid G. Tuede
W. Tichner
Dewist
Blacle
Sheriff McArthur To Return Hauschild To Pen
Cheriff McArthur will take Adolph Hauschild back to the state prison to serve out the balance of his term after parole violations. He will depart tomorrow as prices at Garden Red Cernaes coal drop 25 cents per ton, left by the J. & Frabm Co. 304 Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheriff McArthur
Adolph Fausechild
Eherit
Househild
J. &. Frabm Co
Harrison
Sociable and Dance by Prosperity Lodge No 704
Prosperity lodge No 704 I C C F held a sociable dance at Columbian hall last night with music dancing and cards. A violin solo by Blaster Forber with his sister on accompaniment drew hearty encores. Refreshments were served including Mrs. Austins Quick Rising Buckwheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosperity Lodge
al. Columbian
Blaster Forber
Ghilnr
Divorce sought by socialite wife of prominent judge
Mrs. Ww. B. Foteer, daughter of Judge James B. Ricks, chief justice of the state supreme court, fled for divorce on cruelty grounds. An injunction halted the Houser from disposing of property. Mrs. Houser is a social figure in the city and Springfold. Mr. Houser is a well known citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorrilie
Dac
Ww. B. Foteer
Coughter
James B. Ricks
Tinnis Supreme Court
Gacal Cireles
Houser
Springfold
Mr. Houser
Indoor baseball excitement grows in Davenport
Davenport sees rising interest in indoor baseball after Company B announces adoption of the sport. Henry Rockefeller, a veteran player, plans to organize a West End nine and coach a team for a January start. Local Turner youth show quiet enthusiasm for a strong Davenport presence as the season nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Company B
West End
Henry Rockefeller
Devenport
Village Postmaster at the Burtia Opera House
The Village Postmaster played to an appreciative Bur tia Opera House audience last night. Performers were strong and the drama linked life’s struggles with light moments. The farm yard scene and the Carrell brothers’ duet drew encores, enhancing the overall reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtia
Chinery Am Rewlislg
Carrell
Edward MISHer obituary funeral to be held at home
Edward Mish er obituary notes a funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence 1438 Marquette Street. The notice provides the location and timing for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misher
Edward
Marquette Street
Denver Judges Jailed in Election Fraud Case
Denver officials report that Democratic judges in an election fraud case were sentenced to one year in jail and fined 1000 dollars each. Republican and Democratic handwriting experts analyzed ballots from precinct 10 ward 7, finding 453 ballots with 361 Democratic and 62 Republican votes. Experts concluded many Democratic ballots matched handwriting from multiple test subjects, suggesting ballot stuffing after polls closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Frand Cagen
Mier
Ta Devanney
Thornts Culp
James Riley
Devanney
Culp
M. M. Haroma
Repiblican
Seguin Suit Is On Trial in Central Town
P A Seguin apostate priest sues sixteen Grant township citizens for $60,000 dam ages claiming assault after a lecture at the town hall. He alleges a fractured arm and ruptured eardrum plus nervous injuries as a result of the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
P. A. Seguin
Defendarite
Grant Township
Seguin
Seguin al Jogos
Lown
Tike
Claimia
Lst
Lafayette Lodge Meeting Ends With Kane Victory
Lafayette lodge No. 1021 M B A held last night in elector4 core and transect business. Thirty three candidates were initiated after officers were elected. J A Hanley elected president and W T Bane secretary treasurer. Kane faced protests from supreme secretary and American Tobacco Co over vest issue. cheers for Kane followed. The lodge plans nightly sessions to recruit new members and contest the WS banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Lodge
A.sachzl
J. A. Hanley
Fata Maser
W. T. Bane
I. J. Wagner
Lodge
C. H. Linsley
C. A. McGill
W. H. McCoy
Charles F. Coals
Henry A. Skelly
Ida M. Remers
W. J. Lane
Stile
Boody
Supreme Secretary
Mr. Kane
American Tobacco Company
Kane
T. B. Hanley
J. A. Hailey
DeVanly
Secratary
Regular shoot at Excelsior Gun Club results posted
The Excelsior Gun Club held a regular indoor range shoot at Turner hut last evening. Scores include Tr. Watdie 2451 and Strohbelin 242, with others listed as J. Regennittee and G. Jansen Berg. Store hours note Wolbrogi store open nightly until 10 after December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Gun Club
Turner Hut
Tr. Watdie
Strohbelin
Terrence
C. W. Ringow
Paserene
J. D. Regennittee
G. Jansen Bergie
Regenn
G. Tunsen
W. Ranzov
T. Watkins
I. Stroblom
State Garden and Big Park Horticultural Plan Urged
Des Moines Va Dec 15 A state effort to create a great Towa botanical garden and arboretum as a permanent central experiment station is urged by the State Horticultural Society. Secretary Wesley Greene presents his annual report calling for ahuge tract of land to showcase fruits and flowers, comparing to Sta's Ke Lemis stations. He cites satisfactory vegetation growth but blames past fruit quality on methods. The report recalls first president James Weed who died last year, with P F Rinne of Storm Lake and Elmar Reeved of Waverly presenting the annual report and treasurer. Committees named to judge exhibits and award premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Des Moines
Towa Botanical Garden
Aml
Wesley Greene
Sta’s
Ke Lemis
Towa
Bcerelary Greene
James Weed
Muscafine
P. F. Rinne
Storm Lake
Bia
Elmar Reeved
Waverly
Slisp hire suspension bridge collapse claims lives in Charleston
A suspension bridge at Slis phire in Charleston collapsed today, drowning twenty five children in the river. Numerous others were injured as the disaster sparked a nationwide outcry and rescue efforts rushed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Vt
Dee
Slis Phire
Wheeler Found Guilty in Lye Throwing Case
KH Wheeler convicted after two hours jury deliberation in Shell Rock Iowa. State charged him with assault with intent to disfigure Mrs Parnie Ramsey. Indictment against alleged accomplice Jerome V Brown was dismissed then refiled in a special session. Both men to face additional charges for conspiring to harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
Bolus
Hugh Wheeler
Alison
Wheeler
Tt Fe
Parnie Ramsey
Jerome V. Brown
Brown
Unbroken Drought Harms Farmers Across Nebraska and Plains
Unbroken drought across Nebraska and South Dakota leaves wells dry and cattle struggling for water. No substantial snowfall or melt adds three months of harsh conditions. Wind shortages hamper windmills as thousands of farmers fight for scarce water supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lux City
Nebraska
Wella
South Dakota
Burlington Woman Claims Fortune Teller Hypnotized Her
Mrs. W. H. Cavanaugh says in Burlington she was hypnotized by a fortune teller in Chicago. On the voyage from Burlington she gave him jewelry and money totaling 1016, including diamonds valued at $70. Detectives Anderson and Ellsworth are handling the case as police track the fortune teller who has since left town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Chicago
W. H. Cavanaugh
Continental
Walbash Avenue
Monty
Anderson
Ellsworth
Water, hogs, and oddities from a crude times page
A nostalgic clipping ridicules local life with references to cattle drinking water, a pig killed after slop, and chatter about selling cows. It notes a ship venture by Morgan, men talking to themselves, and a 19th century hangings spectacle with crowd reactions and prockety pranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ewa
Morgan
Oberlin
Wilson
Harrimag
Ard
Sam Conner
Plans Complete For Short Course At Ames
Ames Iowa December 15 arrangements are complete for a thorough short course at Iowa State College over the winter vacation. The program covers stock judging cow swine and grain judging with lectures on breeding feeding care and managment of domestic animals. Lecturers include W J Rutherford Carl W Gay W W Smith and others with John Gosling of Kansas City as guest lecturer. An annual drainage convention Jan 13 14 and a corn exhibit with a $4500 prize are featured components of the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rutherford
Carl W. Gay
W. W. Smith
Wargoe Dinsmore
J. 4. Conover
C W. Rubel
John Gosling
Kansas City
Lisd
Ie College
Java
Co. G. Elliott
Department of Agriculture
Bee
Crew of Wreck Bark Saved After Long Drift
The crew of the wreck bark Gmita were saved after ten hours adrift following a collision near Cape Hatteras. The eight crewmen and captain were swept forward with the ship, drifted about twenty miles in standing water, until a fire sparked by a steward's matches drew the New York and Evilin to their rescue.
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Boston
New York
Clyde Line
Adelft
Gmita
Femantina
Dismond
Cape Hatteras
Piccus
Markets of America Chicago Wheat and Hogs Prices Mixed
Chicago markets report mixed gains and losses across commodities with wheat receipts at 27,000 by rail and hogs seen weak to lower in early trading. Cattle steady, sheep strong, and Liverpool grain trends show wheat higher and corn fluctuating. Primary receipts and shipments data for wheat and corn are noted, with various price ranges for hogs and cattle and cash grain prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omaha
Kangus City
U. S
Steddy. Reeves
Liverpool
Dee
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Wyld's remedy claims fast cold cure in one day
Fragmentary ad copy promises a quick cure for cold symptoms with Loxativre Bromo Quinine tablets from Grove’s, noting a money refund and a signature on the box, but full details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Dinner for Prince Fushima in New York
The American Asiatic Association hosted a December 15 dinner at Belmonte’s, with Prince Fushimi of Japan as principal guest. The room featured Japanese and American decorations and chrysanthemums. Francis B. Loomis spoke, toasting the President, and Prince Fushimi replied to S. D. Webb’s welcome. The event included speakers on US Japan relations and related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Asiatic Association
New York
Belmonleo
Prince Pushim
Imperial House of Japan
Japan
United States
Francis B. Loomis
Fle
Fushimi
S. D. Webb
Association
Guardian of
Portal
Defender
Stewart L. Woodwarts
America
J. W. Jenks
Cornell University
Agen
Army
F. D. Grant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Socialist Party
Laermakn’s
Rock Island
D. Roy Bowlby
J. D. Volz
Indiana
Frey A. Smith
Tomoerrow
California
J. Meigs
Keokuk
Rock Isls Yestertas
W. W. McCormick
Topeka
H.J. Eldon
M. CG
Remuin
Wiliam McEntry
Tudsay
Husry Murphy
Wartisburg
Tin Rock Island
New Orleans
Ipral
Tri-City
Cos
Moline
Oiers
Tyo Etrins
Wail Curse
Walter Sutcliffe
Los Angeles
Cab
Trumin Plautz
Warsa' Jersey
DIWLA
Mra
Clowent
George
Pedra
Lanes
Ald Society
Broad Way Presbyterian Church
Tor
Mirs
Frank Keister
Chilicothe
Joe Paveenie
Pen Bington & Co
Twentieth Street
Grand Jury
Bee Holbrook
China
Star
Jack the Hugger
Gash
Block
Neal
Shriner's Hall
Masonic Temple
M’arthur
Hauschild
Fort
OPERA
Holbrook'a
Grundy County
N. H. Kane
Wests
Chadwick
Hbn
Excelsior Club
Wolbrogi
State Garden
Big Park
Vordict
Allison
Inwa
Ames
Iowa State College
Markets OF America
Jay
Prince Fushima
Walsh
Ray
He Walsh
Miles
Warar
Mali
Fto Lam
Stoband
Pum
J. EB. Walsh
Mccullough Bidg
West Third Street
Iowa
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