Christmas Season Notices From Davenport
Local column lists holiday events and social notices across Davenport venues. Includes dances at the Shialns Parlors and Battery, a church party, home visits, academy greetings, church and library classes, and a town gun club meeting. Highlights include a Christmas dinner layout, a third Baptist church event, and a concert by Peter Beis-prenertia.
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Fox
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Cibrarg-ha
Chicago
Davenport
St.-Joe
Forende Fartin
C.D. Martin
Academy of Ring
Grate Freich
Harry
Ereuch Ynrartelu
Petersen
Advaice
Fito
Die
Chitcien
Schunday
Lois Hanssen
B. Oulkers
Otland
Eastein Davenport
Tediy Oetker
Qeikers
Tots
Ottawa
Jarame
Sheriff M Arthur Gives Christmas Gift to County Employees
Sheriff McArthur distributed Christmas turkey dinners at the courthouse to the employes under his supervision. The gift acknowledges the services of those who have assisted with routine duties, ensuring a good Christmas for recipients including Van IL Bowe ry Eggers D. D. Curtis B. A. Cran B. H. Wldridge M. BH. Nagel and Harry Suurthe.
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Sherif
G. McArthur
Hin
Guerlif
van IL Bowery Eggers
D. D. Curtis
B. A. Cran
B. H. Wldridge
M. BH. Nagel
Harry Suurthe
Max Petersen Sues Property Owners in Davenport Case
Max Petersen files suit in Gissiles court against unknown owners over property described along West Davenport and Scott street areas, including the city’s Dav eupirt homestead. He seeks a court order to quiet title and claims heirs must show cause why they own the property or forfeit their rights.
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Fine D. Petersen
Gissiles Court
Davenport
Scott Street
Washington Arenue
Mi Cll
Telegraph Toad
Daveupirt
Comet Sud
Gronerty
Man Charged With Assaults Appears In Court
LD Ross faced a Sage court appearance on charges of assaulting his wife Florence amid accusations she had relationship issues with other men. The incident reportedly occurred in the South Putnam area with tense exchanges and police involvement.
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LD Ross
Sage
Binger
Florence
Lis
Putnam Block
Ulm
Inge
Finigar
Street car conductor attacked on Rock Island street
Motorman Charles Murath and conductor Colbert were assaulted on Rock Island Street when a passerby struck Colbert in the face with a weapon, drawing blood and causing a bad facial gash. The two men fled the car, pursued by passengers, but the assailant escaped after a several block chase. Colbert sustained potential lasting injuries and was treated at the car barn.
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Eaenee
WHS
Pcm
Sarton
Coltert
Charles Murath
Rock Yaland
Rocke Island Street
Colbert
Weather Forecast Promises Bad Conditions For Christmas
A weather forecast warns of threatening conditions tonight with rain or snow spreading from the north. Snow is expected in the northern regions Sunday with colder air in the far south. Across the Mississippi Valley a low pressure system over the area, with storms along the coasts and flurries in the lake region. Memphis reports 2.02 inches of rain and Little Rock 2.18 inches. Winnipeg sits cold at 28 below. Also noted is a calendar calendar promotion by Security Fire Insurance in the Tri-City area.
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Iowa
Aly
Mississippi Valley
Oregon
Lake Region
Haing
Atlantic
Pacific
Lake
Appry
Ixufapt
Misgouc
Memphis
Bittle Rock
Tess Golder
Blississipps
Missouri Valley
Security Fire Ensurance Company
Tri-City
Drunk by Three Small Beers Case Report
Steen Mueller faced police court on drunkenness charges after consuming three beers and causing disturbance at home. Witnesses described him as heavily intoxicated. he had recent jail time for a similar spree. He received a ten day sentence after the court heard new evidence.
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Steen Mueller
Gail Henly
Steven
Indys
Davenport to Star in Don Caesar and Othello at Burds
Manager of C. Hanford announces a grand production promising one of Hanford's finest achievements. Weiker renounces his best company yet assembled for Hantori's support. Jan 2 features matinee and night shows with Don Caesar and Othello on the bill.
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Deere
Hanford
Anschor
Weiker
Hantori
Hantoel
Don Caesar le “Ewan
SPECIAL SUNDAY MUSIC IN CHURCHES OF ITV
Sunday program notes include organ pieces by Handel and Mendelssohn, choir pieces linked to Christmas, and references to church events. Worship services list Organist John W. Day and speakers from the church including Dr. Donaldson, with calendar distribution by teachers and a Korea work appeal.
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Birkends Og
R. Gord
B. Donaldson
Bathateim
John W. Day
Apostle’s Grogd
Ecusels Superintendentana School
Galendars
Donalason
Sacred Heart Cathedral to Hold Christmas Services
Christmas mass and a full choral program are planned at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Rev. J Ty AL Piaynagan, Rev G Doralur, Rev J A Glenn, Rev W Car vot, and Rev Henry Hogin officiating. The schedule includes dawn masses, children's mass at 1 30, high mass with full choir, vespers, and multiple services across the day at Rettendorf and neighboring churches.
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Xolemm
Pontifein
Very
J. Ty AL Piaynagan
Come
Doralur
J. A. Glenn
W. Carvot
By Frenéken
Henry Hogin
Weber
Alice O'Connor
Ype Lambillotte
Alice O’connor
Gouna
Gali Ghost
Agnue del
Weber ‘Bolaist
Nellie ‘Smith
Weber Soprand-Obligato
Ali O'Connor
Betheya McCormick
Gongrove
Rettendorf
George Giglinger
F&i
Girkatass Snornine
Christies
Invatiot
Memorial Trinity Sunday program recital at church
Program notes outline a Trinity Sunday service with liturgical items such as Gloria in Excelsis and Sanctus, including hymns and an offertory. It mentions a congregational music sequence and specifies a prelude recital time of 7:80 PM.
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Whitney
Beautiful Program at St Johns Sunday
A fragmented OCR listing of a church program at St John s featuring names like Alfred Beltis Sir Michael Costa and W F Bradley. It notes choirs, choruses, a guardian angels group and pieces such as Gloria in Excelsis and Wondrous Story with W F Bradley directing and Miss Rabbart as organist.
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Alfred Beltis
Wes ‘Shepherd
Richard Farbeelorg
Goa
W. L. Thompson
Michael Costa
Braul
Hara
Rue Hernia
Angela EL OB. Palmer
Miss Suddle MecAnach
Herman Pleper Christ
Fiutey
Lyon
Herman Peipur
Chomsang Dowdle
Jesus
Vase
He Pontias
F. Bradley
Guardian Angels
W Root
Mike McCarl
Austinett
Special Program at Unitarian Church Concert
A special program for services at the Unitarian Church features Pauline Diltmen Hymin Caln and Hilde Me Marter. The choir presents Har! Bart wink Harps of Gold and A Midnight Clear with Miss Pauling Dittman soprano and Mr Lonie Kavicite tenor along with Blanchard bass and Hugo Tol violin.
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Gavation Orgatt—Ifan
Pauline Diltmen
Hymin
Hilde
Bart
Wink
Congregational Church Music Program
A church program lists beautiful congregational music for an evening service. Homer Bartlett leads the choir with The Lord's Prayer response and anthem The Night Song of Sethler. Dudley Bub performs solo and others participate.
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Homer Martlett
Sone of
Sethler
Hem Dudley
Christmas Music at the Christian Church Sunday
Christmas services listed at First Church of Christ Scientist Trinity Epiphany Brady streets and Christ Church addressed with sermons and hymns. Men’s service 9:30 am baptismal and communion, Epworth League 6 30 pm. School day readings and songs noted.
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the Christian Church
Chereh
Cariat
Parry
God
Ednesday
Sven
Root Goa
Ae Trinity Eparid
Brady Nowling
Christ
John's Methodist- Chirel
Brady
Bapeland
Epworth League
Obituary: Funeral Service Held for Local Resident
An obituary notice describes the funeral of a local man taken to Davenport crematory, with services at Sacred Heart Church at 2 o clock officiated by Rev. Hermar Seenchaae. Pallbearers listed include Sarita, Beary, J. Schmide, and Richard Kelly, with attendees from the freight office in the seminary.
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Tohn ‘Ts Tne
Heid
Warm mittens for children of the mission
The Traveling Mission association will provide a large assortment of mittens for all children at the mission. Each child will receive a pair on Christmas day amid a planned program and a large Christmas tree in the parish hall. Four of the most worthy children will also receive a five-dollar gift each.
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Treveling Mas S Association
Jeter
Ned Lee
Petersen Dry Goods Co
Sulsston
The
Illusfon
Kennedy Charged With Assault After Altercation
Pat Kennedy appeared in poll o court charged with assaulting James Lous Malone, who was struck across the face with a goose, after a night at the Rock Island arsenal. Kennedy, a kitchen mechanic, was fined eight dollars and faces Christmas season financial strain due to lack of funds.
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Pat Kennédy
Pollo Court
James Lous
Malone
Rock Island Arsenal
Kennedy
Wbe
Stalone
Decree appoints referee for sale of estate property
In the case of Ann Strasen against Sophie Vie- Sert et al a referee Joe Stardy is appointed to oversee the sale of a northeast one quarter of Redton 34 ini 78 north of THAge 3 east. The referee must furnish a $2200 bond. Proceeds are to be divided among Louise Borme Anna Strasen Minna Schmidt Fredericke Myrley Loppe and others an undivided one eighth each to Anna-Labi-Eumert Chrng Lah Lens Labl Amelia Laal Melers Mary Quick Sophia Lahl Kate Laal Liam Labkl Thomas Labl Amand Lahl and Louis Leb respectively.
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Eee Tse
Cee Atta i
Redtfon
Thage
Ann
Shrasen
Sophie Vie- Sert
Joe Stardy
Louise’ Borme
Anna Strasen
Minna’Ki Schmidt
Fredericke
Myrley
Loppe
Anna - Labi-Eumert
Chrng Lah
Lens Labl
Amelia Laal Melers
Mary ‘Quick
Sophia Lahl
Kate Laal
Liam ‘Labkl
Thomas Labl
Amand Lahl
Louis
Leb
Stolen Goods Trace Leads to Suspect in Ambiguous Case
A report notes valuables taken from an employer, valued at 350, with a suspect named Monroe connected to the trail. The text is garbled but mentions an opportunity theft and tracing efforts, referencing a lack of clarity in the account.
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Dona
John
Uior Monroe
Ant
Spence
Stole oats to eat charged in city case
Herman Barotsky was charged by Judge Finger with stealing bushels of oats from John THI at 35 cents per bushel to buy food. He claimed a stepmother kicked him out, and he intended to leave town after telling his father at Bettendorf Wheel Factory. The case notes his prior leg loss from a train accident.
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Herman
Barotsky
Finger
John'thi
Worman
Bettendorf
Youvermat
Damages Sought For Injuries At Cement Plant
Julius Christianson sues Webster City cement contractor in Black Hawk county district court seeking 5263 for injuries while employed on a Cedar Falls area bridge project in 1904. Petition details alleged negligence and fall from a twenty foot platform during concrete work.
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Watster City
Julius Christianson
Webster City
District Court
Black Hawk County
Juans
Cedar Falls
Defendant Hanson Released on Instructed Verdict Trial Ends
In Winterset Iowa Amos Hanson was released on an instructed verdict after state testimony. Defense attorneys urged a not guilty verdict arguing the indictment was invalid. Judge Nichols halted proceedings. The case involved a contract fraud claim linked to a horse purchase and subsequent actions by a farmer group and Champlin Bros support for Hanson.
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Chae
State of Iowa
Amos H. Hanson
Story_Chanty
Winterset
Amos Hanson Bein
Carr, Hewitt, Parker & Wright and
Steele & Robbing
Aled Ampton
Nichols
Eace
Bansin
Grand Ou
Henson
Hinson
Champlin Bros
Vessel accident near Fork Harbor deemed not serious
A report from Washington states a vessel accident occurred yesterday near Fork Harbor with injuries described as not serious. The craft is expected to be repaired in the winter months beginning February 9, 2 Cape?
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Washington
Fork’ Harbor
Geneseo Liquor Licenses Spark City Controversy
In Geneseo the council granted ten liquor licenses until May 1, 1905, but the mayor refused to issue them. The council then had the licenses prepared for the clerk to stamp, prompting excitement among citizens and ongoing battles between wets and drys. Harry Hamilton, 26, was arrested for stealing an overcoat from Maxwell's care, pleaded guilty, and was bound over to the grand jury. Hamilton’s earlier thefts and family entanglements are noted, with alcohol and tobacco cited as factors.
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Geneseo
Leenses
Harry Manillion
Geneses
Maxwell
Aquire Mcarthur
Erand
Ahefinl
Cambridge
Hamilton
Hien
Warner
Hig Berlng
Iowa Shippers Protest Weighing Coal Shipments
A delegation of Iowa coal shippers urged General Manager Delano of the Burlington to object to destination weights. They criticized re established weighing practices and claimed losses due to in transit shrinkage, demanding railroad sharing of weights.
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Chitage
Iowa
Delano
Burlington
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