Davenport City Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Davenport residents see a roundup of small notices: a dentist and several firms named in business moves, a funeral in Durant for Joséph Weaver, and local families planning moves to Los Angeles and Des Moines. Students depart for study at Madison and Chicago campuses as church and club events fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Evans
Diade
Febich
Express & Transfer Co
Cheney
Brady Chicago
Adams
Wheaton
Nagel
West
Durant
Joséph Weaver
Bernhard Krohn
Los Angeles
Cal
Clyde Smith
Des Moines
W.N. Shaw
Ciy
Calvary Baptist Church
Ladies’ Society
The
Vrs Harker
East Tenth Street
Charles Stephens
Des Mappes
Drakenoversity
Charles McHenry
Justice Hall
Court
Emma Hodson
Simon Yaga
Bethlehem
Pure Bone
Losiness
Scouts
Brunswicks
Davenport
George Roddewly
Frith Pitter
Cornell
N. Y
Oswald Blark
Walter Matthey
Fred Suidenbuch
Chicago
University of Chicago
Northwestern Law School
Horace Roberts
Brugman
Davanport
W. Wiley
Wathin
Harry A. Mundt
Heny Mundt
Germania Bons
F W. Daninger
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Gerd Ferd Schiaphott
Rudolph Bolte
Harry Schaefer
Mr. Jansen
Mitsch Mary Marks
Orel Shuok
Clawha
Fieke
Margons of Rock Island Defeat Local Team
The Margons of Rock Island defeated a Davenport high school team by a score of 26 to an incomplete value reported last night. The result reflects a rocky game for the Davenport side with the Rock Island squad securing the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margons
Rock Island
Meroons
Davenport
Askeciak
Carlier
Tricity
Dee
Muscatine
Bruscatine Boys
Obituary notices from Glidden and surrounding area
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices for Emm L Quinn James Gallagher Christian Martens Willie Luetje James Murray and others. Details include family survived by spouses children and siblings with interment plans at Oakdale and Calvary cemeteries and services at local undertakers and churches. Interments and funeral times noted with locations in Glidden Geneseo Rockingham and Fairfield area towns.
Thirteen in Police Court On Vagrancy Charge
Ed Fler C H Moran Ora Ben der Inez Sherman and Maud Hughes faced police court for vagrancy after being found in a house set alight by Davenport police. Moran hid under a bed. Maud claimed to be Moran’s wife though the court doubted it. Judge Finger sentenced all five to 80 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Fler
C. H. Moran
Ora Bender
Inez Sherman
Maud Hughes
Davenport
Filer
Moran
Diphtheria Found Again In Ringgold County Townships
Diphtheria, once checked in Mt Ayr and nearby townships, has reappeared in Ringgold County. A Lotts Creek family under quarantine yielded a new case, prompting strict quarantine measures in Mt Ayr and Tingley to prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Ays. Ia
Mt. Ayr
Ringgold County
Lotts Creek
Letter Carriers Ball Set for January at Grand Opera House
Branch 508 of the National Association of Letter Carriers will host a ball on January 24 at the Inner Grand Opera House. Grubbe's orchestra will provide music and many prominent places will be engaged. Arrangements are led by Max, W. Ruhl, chairman, with W.O. Guy, SB. Volkens, Fernand Schmidt, and W. H Fries on the committee. The group aims to surpass last year's well attended event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inner Grand Opera House
Grubbe
Max
W. Ruhl
W.O. Guy
SB. Volkens
Fernand Schmidt
W. H Fries
Building Wrecked by Worrisome Wreck at Vinton
The heater at the Vinton Pearl Tatton Manufacturing Company exploded at about Wednesday, destroying the building and blowing out the north wall of the boiler room. Inside were 8 C Clark, manager, and B M Biix, secretary, along with the firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beiler
Vinton
Vinton Pearl Tatton Manufacturing Company
Vinton Canning Company
8. C. Clark
Aid B. M. Biix
Good Reports At Annual Meeting Of First Christian Church
Members report strong year for the church on East Fifteenth Street led by pastor Rev A Martin W in his first year. Treasurer shows a handsome balance and all departments report progress. new officers elected for 1905 with social hour following.
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Sunvel
First Christian Church
East Pifteenth Street
A. Marta
Maretin
A Burrows
C. Evan
Willard Mitchel
Nawara Smith
F. J. Binie
K. B
Guy
Ola Vinnall
EB Robéson
F. Evers
Bidndge
J .B. Hostetter
John
Black
C. T. Nicholas
JW Dow
Evas
A Hldridge
Doda
Moore
A. Brownlie
Milsteadt
T R
Eldridge
Frank Goddard
E AR
Alice Glarpell
Hay Bale Accident Leaves Man Critical at Home
William Huffman is in critical condition after a bale of hay thrown from a barn loft struck him on the head. The bale scraped his face, damaging skin and possibly injuring his spine. Verne Hui threw the bale. The accident occurred Sunday evening as Huffman was returning to work, with additional injuries from a slip on a icy walk the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
William Huffman
Verne Hui
Huffman
Huff
Change of Venue Granted in Sloane Case
John L. Sloane, former Mequoleets banker, will be tried in Clinton County Iowa during the January term after a change of venue was granted by Judge Bol linger. F D Kelsay represents the defendant as Clinton county prosecutors assist Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ZL. Sloane
Mequoleets
Glinston County
Maquoketa
State of
Iowa
John L. Sloane
Bollinger
F. D. Kelsay
Proncestos
Clinton County
Palmer
Sloane
Ojinton County
Ellis & Ellis
D. Kelsey
ICLINOIS CENTRAL NEW-MOVE VICE PRESIDENT PUSHES EUROPE TRADE PLAN
Vice President Hurahin promotes a new plan to expand ICLINOIS CENTRAL rail service to capture European trade. An announcement from Freight Agent Whelt in Chicago signals steps toward a larger freight network, with stations in St. Louis and New Orleans and Mr. Rose remaining in London.
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Hurahin
Europesa Rade
New Orleans
Barahaa
Timois’ Central
Hani
Europe
New Orleana
Frayafie
Ganethi
Whelt
Chienad
Atx Other &Pont Ait
St. Louis
Mr. Rose
Reuain
London
Weather summary from observer report in Iowa region
Conditions issued show fair tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures, cloudy areas across the state, and colder readings in the lake region.Northwest storm brings zero to several degrees below zero in parts of Minnesota and the Great Lakes area. Frost, wind, and colder weather extend toward the Mississippi Valley with forecasts of continued chill through the period.
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Virgin
Bmaryland
Alberta
Utah
Colorado
North Pacific
Middle
South Atlantic
New England
Alleghaney Mountains
Missoni Valley
Crearer
Rosky Mountmg Teglou
Mississippi Valley
December Health Reports From Davenport Board Of Health
City officers submit December reports on infectious diseases including scarlet fever typhoid fever mosquito borne meningitis and smallpox. Placards were posted and removed during December with some remaining into January. Inspections nuisances complaints and sewer and meat inspections are itemized along with counts of slaughter houses sweat shops produce houses live cattle and other livestock and condemned hogs and meat products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Offvers
Board of Health
Davenport
No Service at Grave Side in Maquoketa Burial
Indignation rose in Maquoketa Iowa over a Christmas morning burial of Henry Behrens a 2 pauper without Catholic rites. Behrens died early in an epileptic episode and was given to BRF Baos for burial after the coroner ruled natural causes. His wife and her brother declined to attend the funeral though the wife later agreed to be present at the grave.
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Mes
CG Hickey
J Frank Clirk
Gea 'GaBin
EG Hood
Gin Cagu
Long Grovs
Maquoketa
Henry Behras
Behrens
Br.f. Baos
Riate
Brooms From Weeds Found Near The Arkansas River
Fort Gibson reports a hunter, Bolten, found two abundant weeds along the Arkansas River incline. He sent samples to a broom factory, where the resulting brooms proved durable and satisfactory compared with standard broom cord. Wild in lowlands, the weed forms a woodlike brush and may become a commercial resource pending further experiments.
Diplomatic meeting at White House after Port Arthur news
In Washington on January 3 the Japanese minister Takahira and Count Cassini met with the president after news of Port Arthur's fall. Cassini was congratulated on health and returned to status, while Takahira received applause from diplomats. Attaches rejoiced as Japan hailed victory. officials commented on Russia’s continued struggle and expected further mobilization.
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Washington, DC
Port
Akbar
White House
Count Cassini
Fukabira
Count Cagain
Berg
Cassini
Otytstere
Legation
Jr Te
Hav
Trecedence
Count Casini
Takahira
Count Casul
F Cassini
Truasia
Justice Brown
Supreme Court
Count Casaim
Ft. Garei Genuire
Attiaches
Jrpnnese
Port Arthur
Talebire
Japan
Russia
Takatara
Takabim
Stoessul
Minon
Jges
Mukjen
Dairymaid Arrested in Cologne for Milk Bath Ritual
A dairymaid was arrested in Cologne for bathing daily in milk before selling it. She believed the milk improved her complexion after reading that milks baths were good for skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Bermune
Chicago Markets Open With Steady Tone On Wheat and Hogs
Markets report Chicago receipts 74,000 wheat 81,001 corn 32,000 oats. Hog and cattle markets opened steady with mixed and butchers bids near 4.30 to 4.70 for hogs and cattle softening later. Liverpool grain prices and North Western receipts add context to demand. Primary receipts for wheat and corn rose versus last year, with exports and ship tonnage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omaha
Kansis
Aleady
Liverpool
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
IbIg Day At Ames College
Prof. G E Day heads the animal husbandry department at Cusiph College and arrives in Ames to address the short tattee people. He will assist in sheep judging and speak on breeding live stock and feeding practices at events on January 14 and following evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuziph College
Ames
G E Day
Animal Husbandry College
Cusiph
Day
Cataida
Amey
Curtis
Rutherford
Dinner Given to Employes of the Local Post Office
Postmaster Bryson hosted a noon dinner at Turner Hall for postal carriers and clerks. Speakers praised improved relations and growing Davenport post office business, with toasts and a festive close reflecting staff support and public appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bry
Turner Hall
Bryson
Assia
Teele
James Farrand
Cartiers
Davenport
Farrand
W. J. Digney
Letter Carriers’ Association
Andle
Threa Chaery
Tiger
Br3ton
Jackson County Saloon Hold Up Ends Badly
Pat Poat, a noted local, entered Sutton's saloon in Canon City and opened fire after tearing up the place. Sutton confronted Poat with a revolver, pulling the trigger as Poat fired. the cartridge failed to explode and Poat was captured by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maqtoketh
Pat Poat
Jackson County
Sutton
Canon J
Post
Water Damages Hit Creston Dry Goods Store
A Creston store owned by L Bullard suffered water damage when a broken pipe flooded the premises. The janitor found the front floor covered in water and goods in the rear soaked. Officials estimate the loss at about 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Bullarda
Creston
Creston, Ta
L. Bullard
Dry Gods
Opanet
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Gallagher
James
Geneseo
Lenide
Hose
Martens
Christian
Hats Martens
Nissen & Hartwig
Pairmount
Lemerty
Wllie
Hindss
Straluvetje
John Luetje
West Fourth Street
Iymerai
Murray
James Finewal
Sacred Heart
Jas
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Heurs Hogan
Tsiyuidei
Calvary Cemetery
Pall
Wee Ber. Hayes
William Spantes
William Martin
Thomas Gildles Owen Sweeney
Joseph Marenall
Meeting
Christian Church
Rev
A. Martin W
Groves Signatura
Iowa City
Iclinois Central
State of Iowa
Tase Osselem
Jowds
Garbaze
Henry Betens
Indian Territory
Washington
Ohalle
Americe
Ibig
Ames College
Postmaster Lon Bryson
Turner
Heceipta
Jackton County
Avenport
Walsh
Ray
Penvous
Ulin Seceagry
Amar
Kiruaceeimn Pralns
Weskings
J. E. Walsh
Mtica
Modullough
Davesnert
Howe
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