Davenport People Prepare for Holiday Visits and Events
The next several days bring family visits and social plans across Davenport. Prince relatives arrive home today to rest with friends Kathrine iCheek, Miss Clary-Lembach, and others amid local shop sightings. A lodge group missed quorum, while new dance lessons, children's classes, and a charity contest with cards and prizes are announced for mid January at Library hall and Hibernian hall.
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L & Pago
Prince
Migs Kathrine iCheek
Hamen
Mise Clary-Lembach
West Third
le Claire
Nogel
West Fourth Street
John P. Jonas
Dennison
Davenport
Chis
Library
Natalie “Murray
Chamberlin & Petersen
Alfred
Parsons
Wheston
the Foresters
Hibernian Hall
Changes in Davenport Meat Market Ownership
A garbled notice suggests a Davenport meat market on Third Street changing ownership. The readable fragments indicate a sale or transfer, with references to a person or entity named Lesser and a restraint on continuing meat business activity.
Committee of the Whole To Meet Over Protest Hearings
The committee of the whole of the city council will meet tomorrow to listen to protests against the opening of South ardent. Protestants will be represented by Starmn & Donesan and A. DL Hamano. The council will reconvene Friday night to act on the report of the appraisers.
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Elty Council
Lsten
South Ardent
Starmn & Donesan Sod A. DL Hamano
Big Auction and Commission House Opens in Davenport
Goldstein of Davenport announces the opening of the Tri-City Auction and Commission House at 229 East Third Street to begin the new year. F D Van Pelt, a noted Scott County auctioneer, will manage the auctioneering as the proprietor plans to offer general merchandise including horses, cattle, harness, and vehicles with sales twice weekly to serve Davenport and surrounding areas.
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Goldstein
Davenport
Tri-City
Avenport
Little Will Filed for Probate
The last will and testament of John Tittle has been filed for probate in the clerk’s office of the district court. The estate is left to the wife Janet and ten children, five receiving $5 each and the remaining five sharing the rest. Drownite is named a guardian, with the extraneous date April 22 noted in the record.
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John Tittle
Roy
Shade
Drownite
Breen
Stratford Hotel Bar Controversy Stirs Stratford Community
A disputed Stratford hotel bar licensing case prompts protest and threatened suits. Local attorney Cooper states no plan to sue other streets while opposition to the Stratford saloon grounds the dispute in property access and potential inconveniences.
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Stratford
Prout
Hill
Charles
Davenport
Ruhl
Caloon
United States Trust Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation filed for United States Trust Company to begin January 2 1905 with $100000 capital stock. Incorporators include Cha A Frey H H Vogt Theo Busch D F Harfst Fred H Kunkel J P Cheek and Adolph Ruymane. Company to issue abstracts of tile perform as general trust business and manage real estate. Directors will also appoint cashier and assistant. start date January 2 1905 for twenty years.
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United States Trust’ Company
County Recorder
A. Frey
H. H.vogt
Theo. Busch
D. F. Harfst
Fred H. ‘Kunkel
J.P. Cheek
Adolph Ruymane
H. H. Vogt
Adolph Ruyman
Rosenthal Suits Dismissed In Court
In district court Judge Isaac Feiersteiger dismissed the cases of H. Rosenthal & Sons against Orrison and Co Fe Fe Smith et al. The ruling ends the civil actions, with Feiersteiger acting for the plaintiff.
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Rosenthal
H. Rosenthal& Sons
Orrison “& Co
Fe He Smith
Isaac Feiersteiger
Three-Eye League Directors Set Meeting in Peoria
Notice announces the Three-Eye League directors will meet in Peoria at the Hotel today to discuss business matters. The agenda includes determining the location and timing of future meetings and related corporate actions amid unclear phrasing.
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Peoria
Elty
Éopai
Licenses Issued by County Clerk for Local Residents
Clerks office lists licenses issued to Le Claire residents Bertha Ratimaim Elbert E Miller from Grend Mound and Adra Be Wala of DeWile. Officials note Yeonece front de county clerk for administration and record keeping.
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Dirvis
Claire
Bertha Ratimaim
Alan
le Claire
Elbert E. Miller
Grend ‘Mound
Adra Be Wala
DeWile
Reaalyede Miatringe
Storm grips many states in the west and Indiana
A severe winter storm wreaked havoc across the Midwest and West. Winds up to fifty miles per hour and heavy snowfall caused widespread drifts, railway and telegraph disruptions, and roadblocks. Indiana reported extensive damage to derricks, oil fields, and property with one fatality. Wisconsin suffered blizzards with downed lines, stalled trains, and widespread power outages.
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Paul
Minn
Nes
Witestand
Huelness
Ming Railway
Rextern
Great Northern Railway
Watertown
South Dakota
Bellinguan
Northern Pacific
Fargo
Wisconsin
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omahe
Chiago
Muwaukee
St." Paul
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Orlo River
Lakes
Ohio State Ding
Wiinoles
Goshen
Darricks
Delaware County
Blackford
Jay
Randolph
Frank Kivanaugh
Delaware
Wuilding
Vincennes
Brackford Glasa ‘Company
Losa
Tornin
Rare scientific books form Iowa State Historical Society collection
A vast library transfer to the State Historical Society in Iowa City showcases about 5 000 volumes and 6 000 pamphlets and bound manuscripts. Curated by Prof. A R. Fitzpatrick, the collection emphasizes scientific and historical works, including first editions and rare bindings. Notable items include a complete Tribune Amiases series, Linnaeus works in Latin and Swedish, and a 1481 Pliny natural history. The catalog highlights maps, travel narratives, and early American geology and botany titles, with emphasis on accuracy and provenance.
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City
University” of Iowa
Iowa
AR. J. Tuutri¢k
State Historical Society
Ications
Fitspatrick
Horace, Greeley
New York Tribune
Linnaeus
Bataasegugs
Ave
Micheli
London
Sain
Earl of Bute
Sane
Doueel
Antony
Delatus
Falconer
California
Aldine Press
Chausus
Spain
Pliny TL
Venice
Gregory
Europe
SaGravelers
Lewis and Grave
Ficheaux
Oldland
América
Fitzpatrick
Palmyra
To Kalon Society Meets at School This Evening
The To Kalon Literary Society of Davenport High School will hold its regular meeting this evening at the home of Harry Hysinger, 2208 Bowdleton Street. Flora Hitchensky will open with an extemporaneous speech, followed by a debate on the resolution regarding Russia. Louise Swiegu and Husband Kiel are the affirmative and Alvin Kuht the negative. Original story by Harry closes the program.
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To Halon Literary Society
Davenporé High School
Harry Hysinger
Bowdlten
Husnand Kielfort
Alvin Kucht
Harry
Acrel Huot
Death closes Christmas joys of Prof Bartlett wife
Cedar Falls Iowa Dec 28 While celebrating Christmas Mrs Dille Bartlett dropped dead of heart failure at her son William Jett in Winona She was the wife of Prof MM Bartlett a prominent Iowa educator who retired from the state normal faculty last June after twenty five years of service The body will be brought there for interment
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Wisconsin
Millwaukee
Wis
Minneapolis
Chicazo
Ta Crosse
Milwaukee
Racine
Christengen
Autienly
Property Transfer In Ravenport To Morton Family
Fragmentary OCR records show a deed transferring Front Street Ravenport property to Roscoe Morton and a mention of the Dingfond Joe steamers line in the city. Reynolds and Jay Morton are noted in connection with steamers and Davenport property, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Las Bee
Recorder’s Office
Fay
Roscoe PB
Morty
Ravenport
Dingfond Joo ‘Line
Jay sMorton
Reynolds
Dismond
Reynold
Davenport
Jay
Gtr Laree
Rong Ho
Morton
Filing in Bonding Suit Reveals Estate Claims
A court filing in the bonding suit against Magdalina Bly Busn reveals that the defendant contests claims over Carl Le Bedrong’s estate. She asserts she managed the estate funds properly and that withdrawals were lawful. The defense argues opening the account would show no funds to satisfy the claimant’s demands, asking for judgment on the account.
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Ays
Egainst
Magdalina Bly
Feidant
Che
L. Belrens
Afl
Aso
Carl le Bedrong
Busy Day for City Plumbers as Pipes Freeze
A report from plumbing shops shows the city’s plumbers worked overtime today to repair numerous frozen water pipes caused by a recent cold snap. Many residents lacked proper pipe protection, leading to widespread freezing and urgent repairs.
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Eyilowind
Tieir
First Dollar to Cure Rheumatism Promises a Remedy
A fragmented caller claims a chemical remedy cures rheumatism and offers to share the formula if readers prove its efficacy. The text repeats lifelong promises and urges friends and neighbors to try the approach, asserting a promised reward for belief.
Rheumatic Cure Claim From German Chemical
A promotional script portrays De Shoop offering a free bottle of Rheumatic Cure, claiming a German chemical targets blood poison causing rheumatism. The piece urges readers to write for a free order and asserts personal credibility and nationwide availability.
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Germany
Racine
Market reports from Chicago and Liverpool grain and livestock trades
Trading figures from Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Remedy era markets show receipts and prices for wheat corn oats and hogs mixed with cattle and sheep, including Kansas City and Chicago closes, plus Liverpool grain prices and futures notes, with several price ranges for light mixed heifers heavies and sheep. Also an ad for PAZO OINTMENT promising relief for piles with money-back guarantee.
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Chicago
Wic
Tioga
Rowe
Kansas City
Meagher -Bogs
Inquest Held On Shippey’s Body This Afternoon
A coroner’s inquest convened at 2:30 pm with a jury impaneled to hear testimony on the Shippey elevator accident. Charles Scott testified that he warned Shippey moments before the fatal fall as the elevator weight crushed his neck and shoulder, causing deadly injuries.
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Tipdy
Fen
de. Lambach
Jyndrew
Wilson
Poly
Charles’ P
New wine standards go into effect immediately
Washington announces new wine standards designed to curb adulteration and ensure fair play for legitimate dealers. The food commission approved the measures, with Secretary Wilson endorsing them to enhance enforcement and reduce evasion.
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Washington
Dec
Wilson
Sian Jobs
Thane
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Agnes Lillian
Irs
Lynch
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Noel Station
Ann's
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Lnug Grove
State OF Iowa
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the Historical Society
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IFEV
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Frienida
Notting
Markets OF America
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Stuard
Tan
Shippey
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