Davenport News Brief Highlights Local Actions and Visits
Items note Nagel’s Art store promotions at 107 West Fourth street and 4 West Fourth street while listing local business mentions. Deeds are filed by B H Hornby and Neting to Harriet Walton for property in Northwest Davenport and Ruth Sifers. Visitors include George Montross of Winnipeg and Dr F Sample of New York with family. Wedding at Birdsall Lane officiated by Rev Dowling in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Evang
Brady
Schick's Express & Transfer Co
Cheeney
Nagel’s
West Fourth Street
Harrison Street
Oy Holiday
Ste Nagel’s Ark
Bar's
Coa
Harriet Walton
Davenport
George Montross
Winnepeg
Miss Malsted
Margaret
Harriet James
Susan Glaspell
Lot
LeClaire
Dowling
Marshalltown
Birdsall Lane
F. Sample
New York
J. B
Danaldson
Sample
Donaldson
Pretty widow waits in vain for bridegroom in Hampton
In Hampton Dakota December 18 Frank E. Brooks of North Dakota and Mrs Olive Osborne of Hampton were to marry but Brooks failed to appear at the ceremony. Guests were dismissed after a note from Brooks saying he had changed his mind. Mrs Osborne, a former central girl at the local telephone exchange, is grieving and Brooks recently returned from North Dakota where he farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Frank E. Brooks
North Dakota
Olive Osborne
Iwig
Reva
Osborne
Not Guilty Verdict In Charles Bridges Murder Trial
In Knoxville Iowa on December 19 the district court delivered a not guilty verdict for Charles Bridges charged with intent to murder. Bridges shot M. Stallings after finding Stallings with Bridges’s wife on a street corner. Stallings survived and Bridges was acquitted on self defense after a three hour jury deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Charles Bridges
Convicted of Murder in St Louis Woman Lived as Wife
Edgar By ang was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his alleged wife Mrs Ravininette Evans in St Louis. Sentenced to thirty five years in the penitentiary. Evans killed July 5 and was found with throat and wrists slashed. Defense claimed the woman inflicted injuries and killed herself. Evidence showed Evans was married to a fireman from Pittsburg but had been living as her husband in St Louis for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Edgar Byang
Ravininette Evans
Priests to Found New Sacred Heart Community in Fall Haven
The Fall River diocese announced the purchase of about nine acres in Fall Haven for a Frudders of the Sacred Heart community. Fathers will arrive from Belgium, marking the first such settlement in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Diocese of
Fall River
Theodore Thomas
Abont
Fall Haven
Belgium
Christmas Service At Betendorf Church In Lourdes
A Christmas service is prepared at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Betendorf Sunday. Father Giglinger leads with High Mass at 7.2 a.m. and a full program of soloists, offertory, sanetus, and benediction. Organist Miss Alice McCormack directs a choir including Miss Keefe and Messrs. Lindley and Reimers. The final Mass closes the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Our Lady ‘of Lourdes
Bettenwort
Father Giglinger
Sanetus
LeBarde
Agnus Dei
le Harde
Lovie Lebengarten
Frank Siebengarten
Benediction
Saluratis
Merredante
Bess McCormack
J. M. Reimers
FR. Lindley
Gort
Adiste Fidelig
Alice McCormack
Langwith and Heesch firm dissolved real estate insurance
Real estate and insurance business formerly conducted by Langwith and Heesch dissolved by mutual consent. E. T. Langwith retires. Herman Heesch continues at 226 West Third Street. Debts owed to the firm will be collected by Heesch. parties with claims should call for settlement. Heesch seeks continued patronage with bargains in real estate and reliable insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langwith & Heesch
E. T. Langwith
Herman Heesch
West Third Street
Heesch
Claire
Heesch, Who Will Make Settlement of the Same. Mr.Heesch
Girl in Rock Island Immorality Case Refuses Home Return
A Davenport officer detains a girl named Collins at the house of detention after a night trip from Rock Island. Her mother in Dubuque is ill and wants the girl to come home, while authorities press to reunite her with her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Davenport
Rock Island
Dubuque
Mike Collins
OBrien Case Before Judge Bollinger In Iowa Home Dispute
Christ OBrien sues Thomas OBrien for possession of a house and lot on east Eleventh street in Iowa. The case was tried before Judge Bollinger this morning with evidence submitted and arguments scheduled for tomorrow before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ O'Brien
Thomas O'Brian
Bollinger
Fiee Elder O'Brien
East Eleventh Street
Iowa
Davenport Police Get Notice Of A Swindle
Davenport police are alerted by Galesburg authorities about a cranberry merchant known as Cape Cod who takes orders for cranberries and delivers none. Victims report orders placed and paid for, with no fruit received, prompting caution about the suspect. Also includes an advertisement for PAZO OINTMENT promising a 14 day refund if it fails to cure piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Davenport
Cape Cod
TWO DIE IN EXPLOSION CORONER S JURY SWORN
A coroner s jury was sworn after a boiler explosion on a train, injuring two men Russell Sherrard and other crew. Witnesses described a bluish crown sheet indicating little water, possible pumping into the boiler, and debris from the engine striking the pilot cab. The jury planned further sessions as injured men remained in hospitals and testimony continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sherrard
Edward Davis
Chas. Bickel
J. J. Enderton
Apther
Halligan
Lambagh
H. H. Byshop
Moline
Labach
Bishop
Calmoun
Kinney
Henry Steger Fined for Not Sending Roy to School
Henry Steger faced Justice Hall for failing to send his son Roy to school. He denied guilt, blaming the mother for custody and control. Evidence showed Roy often away. Mrs. Stuger cited missing shoes and clothing. The truancy officer testified skating while the mother claimed illness. Steger was fined five dollars plus costs, with sentence suspended on promise to send Roy to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steger
Justice Hall
Roy
Stuger
Stuger 1
Men’s Sodality Meeting at Sacred Heart Elects Officers
The Men’s Sodality of Sacred Heart Cathedral held its regular meeting yesterday and transacted routine business. Officers were re-elected to serve another term.
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Sacred Head Cathedral
High School Lad Breaks Finger at Basketball Practice
Barry Voss suffers inquiry at the Armory after Harry Voss of the high school breaks a finger during basketball practice on Saturday at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Voss
Harry Voss
The
Armory
Autopsy Sought in Ottumwa Death of Cook William Garth
An autopsy is planned in Ottumwa to determine the cause of death of William Garth a former Bee Hive hotel cook found dead in bed in the Luellede hotel room at about 10 oclock. An empty carbolic acid bottle lay on the bed and no water evidence of poisoning. Garth had been drinking for two weeks and he had been unemployed for months. Coroner Mills will conduct the inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
William Garthwait
Cook
Luelede
Gaythwhit
Bee Hive
Mills
Grace Cathedral Sale Proves Very Successful
The Grace Cathedral sale by the ladies guilds attracted about 600 attendees for lunch and dinner. Almost all items on sale were sold and total receipts neared $500, marking a very successful fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Cathedral
Jock Manwarin Place May Be Reopened Soon
Rumors say negotiations are underway for the purchase of the Jock Manwarin Saloon and dance hall by parties who believe they can operate the venues while in the law. Jock states he will leave Davenport after the saloon and dance hall were closed by order of Mayor Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock
Davenport
Phillips
Great Northern Train Wreck Near Horton Iowa
A Great Northern train wreck occurred near Horton Iowa. The engineer was killed instantly. Conductor Hanson and brakeman Halo were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Horton
Case on Trial Before Judge Rouse in District Court
The WHils Manufacturing Company sues C G Hipwall in district court. The trial proceeds this afternoon with jurors being chosen before Judge Rouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whils Manufacturing Company
C. G. Hipwall
District ‘Court
Rouse
Partly burned body of girl found in Colorado
Nude body of an about 18 year old girl, likely murdered, found on Mount Cutter by two surveyors. Burning attempted to destroy identification, but some features remain. Police favor a theory of a sister from the East lured by a man for an outing and poisoned lunch. A post mortem and clothing recovery efforts ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Gai
Mount Cutter
Lew
West Virginia
Huntington
W. Va
Colorado Officers Seize Courthouse in Fortieth Hour
Littleton Colorado December 19 County Commissioners elect Henry Brady C W Bowles and J W Long seized the courthouse after cutting two number of partholes and defied Arapahoe county officers to take possession Judge De Francs sitting in Denver ruled the county officers entitled to take seats at any time The three commissioners hired an automobile searched to Littleton took the janitor s keys and approved the bonds of others while admitting only friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Colo
Henry Brady
C. W. Bowles
J. W. Long
Court House
Amt
Arapahoe County
Denver
de Francs
Brady
Litleton
Dog Frustrates A Robbery In Cleveland
Charles Combs, a butcher at 114 Main Street, woke to a dog scratching his bedroom door as three men cut glass from a rear window. He fired, hearing cries of pain as the trio fled. This marks the second burglary thwarted by Combs' dog in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Dea
Charles Combs
Main Street
Arinfas
Combs
Obituary notices from Davenport city columns
A compilation of death notices and funeral details for residents of Davenport. Includes HERSOM infant death at 1828 W Second, BRAITHWAITE born in England and long Davenport blacksmith, O'BRIEN death in Chicago with Davenport services, SCHULTZ family deaths, JOHNSON Brice R widow Ruth Hagey, MARSHALL Christopher and others with funeral plans, plus BAUEBLE Anna and RICHTER Anna remembrances.
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the News
Fank EH. Brooks
Everenth
Muder
Missouri Minn
Austin
W. W. Smith
Star
Bettendorf Church
O'Brien
Loy
Men's Sodality OF the Sacred Heart Elect
Beld
Ben
Jock Manwarin
Colorado
Braithwaite
William
Parnam Street
Withau
Lancaster
England
Willabeth Barraclough
Springfield
Yorkshire
Americ
New Yor
Sarah
Jennie Braithwaite
Bryng
Ir. Braithwaite
Davenport Lodge
Martin
Martin O'Brien
Chicago
Halii Undertaking
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Ee John
Hiy
East Fifth Street
Schultz
Volunteer Fire Arena Association
Ang
Anna Ross
Hattie
John
Ethel
Rohit
Philly
Charles
Carrie
Frank Camp
Harry J. Hagey
John F. Hagey
Miss Hagey
Brice R Johnson
United Presbyterian Church
Marshall
Christopher
Iowa Street
Christopher Marshall
Ireland
Athering
New York State
Missouri and Mississippi
Mary Marshall
Ona
Joseph
Jon
Sacred Heart Cathedral
St. Marguerite's Cemetery
Baueble
Anna
Richter
Gustav Donald
Earth
Pennsylvania Coal
Erie
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