JEFFRIES SAYS GOTCH SHOULD STAY WRESTLING
James Jeffries the world champ visits Des Moines and dismisses Frank Gotch as a boxing challenger. He argues Gotch should start at the bottom in pugilism, keep to wrestling, and not risk his reputation by attempting a top liner boxing showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotch
James Jeffries
Des Moines
Frank Gotch
Jeffries
Getch
Davenport
Farmer ‘Burns
Geith
Ihow
Unitil
Goteh
Buffalo 1A News Highlights Local Movements and Closures
Buffalo Iowa reports a series of business calls and social visits. Davenport figures include Kirkpatrick and Dr Barewald with important business, plus Lafayette Steamer now runs saloon operations. Kall Bald's batten factory closes for repairs as Davenport Brick and Tile works open for winter. Residents like Reuben Clark and Theo Kautz engage in local commerce. A Milwaukee visit brings Mrs Bromfield and Miss Minnie Burke guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Kirkpatrick
Davenport
Gb. Barewald
Schricker Jett
Adolf Murer
Blue Grass
Jamestown
Kall & Bald
Prances Haniz
Lafayette Steamer
Jos. Streicher
C. Westendorf
Davenport Bouday
Davenport Brick and Tite Works
Reuben Clark
Daverport
Theo
Kautz
Val Herbert
King Huber
Mongar
Mia
Sohn Bromfield
Des Atoines
Deeds Filed With Scott County Recorder Detailed
The record lists several warranty deeds filed in Scott County Court House. Wilhelm Stegen transfers Lot 7, Block 17, Parke Lawn Adds Howe, Davenport for 1250 dollars. Other transfers include Alvan B. Carter to Elizabeth Carter, two quarters of Sections 29 and 30, township 78 north range 5 east for 1 dollar. Thomas Petersen to Hans Schmidt for 10 acres, West end of North 60 acres of South West quarter of Section 28 for 150 dollars. Ernest Baumbach gains part of Northwest Quarter of Section 18 for 2000 dollars. Margaret Cody transfers undivided interest in West half of Lot 7, Block 4, Green’s Addition, Davenport for 71,000 dollars. John Regennitter to Ernest Baumsbach for part of Northwest Quarter Section 18 for 200 dollars. Te D Dennig to Samuel Parker Lot 4, Block 20, Princeton, for 37 dollars. Weary Lackman to J D Fram for parts of Northeast Quarter of Section 26 and East half of Northeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 80 North Range 1 East, for 1,900 dollars. Bans Erickson to Joseph Gayman for part of Section 5, Township 77 North Range 3 East, for 2,933.33 dollars. Jurgen Thode and wife to Henry Lackman Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Hans A Goetisuls First Addition, New Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibylla Regennit
Jambach
Tage
Wilhelm Stegen
William Blend
Parke Lawn
Howe
Davenport
Alvan B. Carter
Elizabeth
Carter
Thos. D. Petersen
Hans H. Schmidt
Range
Sid-P. BL
Ernest EB. A. Baumbach
Carll Johannsen
Margaret Cody
Fat
Helen
Walsh
Green
John. D. Regennitter
Ernese’a. Baugsbach
D. Dennig
Samuel Parker
Princeton
Weary Lackman
J. D. Fram and Life
Bans Ericks
Joseph Gayman
Jurgen Thode
Henry Lackman
Hans A. Goetisul
New Liberty
Rev Blancke to Speak at First Presbyterian Services
The Rev. W. H. Blancke will deliver a sermon titled The Visible Church at the First Presbyterian Church Sundry School chapel. Attendance is encouraged and the talk follows the earlier sermon by Rev. Mott R. Sawyers on The Kingdom of God. The Tri-City Star offers extra copies at ten cents each, available at 214 Main.
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W. H. Blancke
First Presbyterian
Dr. Blancke
Mott R. Sawyers
Tri-City Star
Star
Main
Viola Church Seeks Divorce From Fred Gborek
Viola Church files for divorce in district court claiming marriage began in April 1883 and that in December 1902 the defendant deserted her without just cause. She, through Neal & Neal, requests a separation. A. L. Pascal of DeWitt Jr. was in Davenport today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viole Church
Fred Gborek
Lstrict
Defermant
Neal & Neal
A. L. Pascal
DeWitt, Jr
Davenport
Peace Efforts and Naval Maneuvers Reported
A dispatch notes strong efforts for peace and praises the warriorship spirit while reporting admiralty reticence on torpedo boats and plans involving forces possibly joining Admiral Rozhestvensky. It notes boats escaping from Chefoo to Tsingtau and potential disarmament if conditions worsen.
AMIDON TO RELIEVE PHILIPS IN KANSAS CITY BENCH
Fargo judge Charles F. Amidon plans to travel to Kansas City on January 5 or 6 to fill the United States district seat in the western Missouri district during Judge Philips absence. He will address urgent matters in Joplin before assuming duty and prefers not to hear cases unless a pressing need exists.
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Kansas
Gily, Mo
Charles F. Amidon
Fargo
N. Do
Wilt Artiya
Kansas City
United States District Bench
Missouri
Jadec Philips
United States
Durham
Amidon
Kyosas City
Christmas Festival at Trinity Ends Cheerful Season
The Trinity School held a Christmas festival at Guild Hall with two decorated trees and a seasonally staged program. Children sang carols, Santa distributed gifts, and a short play A Christmas Joke was performed by Harold and Dorothy Lusk and Mr. Joe Weaver. The event ended with dancing and festive reverie as Sunday school members received candy and sunlit memories.
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Trinity
Wis
Scioal
Leek
Bethlehem
Santa Claus
Sante
Igalt
Mr. Lee
James Vincent
Pitoe
Harold
Dorothy Lusk
Joe Weaver
Gance
Jerusalem
Appeals From Roddewig Decision in Hass v Schroeder
An appeal from Justice Roddewig's court concerns Walter Hass versus H J Schroeder. Bawden and Thuenen represent the plaintiff. The suit sought 60.50 for work performed. the defendant counterclaimed 95. The justice awarded the defendant 21 with 1 percent interest and costs to the plaintiff, with an appeal to the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roddewig
Walter Hass
H. J. Schroeder
Bawden
Thuenen
Hoddewig
Lindsay Phelps Mill Possible to Run Next Season
Rumor spread that the Lindsay Phelps mill in Davenport may not operate next year. An inquiry showed a possibility it will not be run, but conditions could arise that would mean continued operation of the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay-Phelps
Davenport
Saloon Row in Police Court Ends in General Discharge
Charles Behm, a bartender, faced charges for striking Ed Kickbush after Kickbush insulted him in a saloon at Third and Warren streets. Witnesses said Kickbush was the aggressor. Judge Finger discharged Behm after reviewing the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Behm
Ed Kickbush
Warren Streets
Behm
Kickbush
Juige Finger
Lindsay and Phelps case dismissed by judge
Judge Bollinger sustained a motion for dismissal filed by S. P. Bryden attorney for Planum in the Lindsay and Phelps company against Bruno Zosckler et al. The case was stricken from the docket after the suit for materials used in building construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Bryden
Planum
Lindsay and Phelps Company
Bruno Zosckler
Bollinger
Ames School Troubles End After Resignations
In Ames on January 3, turmoil in public schools ends as Superintendent Prof Scroggie and school board member George K. Baker resign. The board exonerated Secretary Lee, prompting Scroggie and Baker to step down. Scroggie pledges to help ease tensions with remaining teachers who threatened mass resignations.
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Ames, I
Ames
Scroggie
George K. Baker
Lee
Leé
Sevegie
Board-Hat Ai 0
Bee
Baker
Sugar beet seed raising gains momentum in Davenport
Davenport farmers sign contracts to grow sugar beets for a new Davyard factory. M H Mueller, secretary of the Davenport Sugar Company, touts American seed quality and higher sugar content, with beets averaging 18 to 20 percent sugar in recent ag department studies. Strains of improved seed are already established in New York Michigan Utah and Washington, nearing commercial importance.
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Davenport Sugar Company
Masonic Temple
O Rock’ ‘Island
Davenport
M. H. Mueller
America
Europe
Hader
Secretary of Agriculture
Agriculturaiz Department
United Staten
Ang
New York
Michigan
Utah
Washington
Sugar Beet Seed Developments In American Industry
The report notes a shift toward home production of sugar beets with 5,000 to 100 pounds of U S grown seed used and tested, beets testing up to 24 percent and an average near 15.8 percent. In 1904, 14,000 pounds of American grown seed were tested, factories purchased 1,600 pounds, and fertilization experiments showed yield differences of over 320 per acre. The bureau’s work on developing seeds with single germs aims to reduce thinning labor and has been satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Ida Bawden Sues For Divorce In April Term
Mrs Ida Bawden petitions for divorce from Henry L Bawden alleging marriage on December 1 1802 and living together until December 30 1904 with repeated intoxication and inhuman treatment. She seeks authority to resume maiden name Ila Elbert $150 temporary alimony $1000 permanent alimony and $100 per month plus attorney fees. F C Hall represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ids Bawden
Algorre
Henry L. Bawden
Ila Elbert
F. C. Hall
Warranty deeds filed in Davenport record office
Warranty deeds show Peter N. Jacobsen to Mary M. Reevis for lot 14 in Stursevant's first addition Davenport with 1100 dollars. Peter Dittmer and wife convey to Henry O. Lorenz sections 12 and 12 in Peter Dittmer's second addition Davenport for 675 dollars.
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Recorder’s
Peter N. Jacobsen
Mary M. Reevis
Stursevant
Davenport
Peter Dittmer
Abrepins
Christian
Henry O. Lorenz
Murder Charge After Jovial Plan Ends in Death
Authorities report Moaupt Vernon C January and John May Wits were arrested on murder charges. A group gathered near a young woman’s home planning a rescue attempt when shots fired, a stray round struck Jupiter in the head, killing him instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moaupt Vernon
John May Wits
Jupiter
Wanted evidencing demonstrator at Lowns hotel
An early notice seeks a demonstrator for a product at the Lowns hotel run by A Burnett. It mentions a good salary and asks applicants to apply there. The ad references Cuda hy’e White Borax and Naptha soap and a permanent postdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eady
Cudahy
A. Burnett
Lowns Hotel
Will of Amelia A Wallace Filed in District Court
The last will of Amelia A Wallace was filed in district court. It bequeaths a one third interest in the Ingalls farm in Muske Eso county Ohio to the husband after funeral expenses, with Arthur S Wallace to receive one third of all money and credits. Upon the husband’s death, one half goes to Henrietta J W Bond and one half to Arthur S Wallace, plus $300 for a family monument. Grandchildren Rolf Wallace Bond, Frank Culbertsen Wallace, and Frederick Marie Wallace receive $100 each from the remaining funds. Executors include Arthur S Wallace, with witnesses George W W Bawden and Jennie L Shaw. dated December 22, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia A. Walbace
Amelia A. ‘Wallace
Ingalls
Muske
Eso County
Arthur
Wallace
Henrietta J. W. Bond
Archur
Rolf Wallace Bond
Washington, D. C
Frank Culbertsen
Frederick Marie Wallace
Davenport
Honricus I. W Bond
Arthur S. Wallace
George WW. Bawden
Jénnie L. Shaw
Will Appeal Referees Award In Land Condemnation Case
Thomas Thomsen seeks district court review of referees Peter Fagedorn and Hans Stoltenberg award condemning land in Winfield township for school use. Thomsen alleges inadequate compensation. Notices involve Tecumseh Tribe elections, a Sagamore appointment, and birth and marriage notices from Davenport area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thomsen
J. H. Jacobs
R. T. Murphy
Winfield Township
Peter Fagedorn
Hans Stoltenberg
North’ Range
Campbell to Preach at United Presbyterian Church
Rev. Campbell D D of Wagner Place St Louis arrives to inspect Davenport opportunities and conduct services during the week of prayer with the theme What Are the Blessings I Desire at Gods Hand in the Year. He preaches Sunday and will officiate at the Lord's Supper. He is the son of Davenport pastor Campbell and recently appointed a home missionary.
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United Presbyt érian_Church of
Davenport
Mu Campbell
D. D
Wagner Place
St. Louis
Ghurete
Campbel
Thez City
Campbell
Petition Circulates to Trim Bootlegging Sentence
Friends of I. A. McKelvey, who starts a self sentence January 1 for bootlegging, circulate a petition to Judge Beott on the district bench at Sigourney asking that the sentence be reduced within the bounds of reason. Homes of over a hundred citizens appear on this petition.
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Tater Burke
Brady Street
Hliss Angie McCalera
WM. Joens the
Hatter
Scott County Recorder
Wang Transfery
WH. Blancke
Viola Church
Zear
Heezar
Admiralty
Cheefoo
Tsingtau
cotHiers
Rojestrvensky
Largs
Indca Tima
Walter Haze
Shatter
District Court
Lindsay and Phelps
Scroggins
Auvalite
Hudson Bay
Astrachan Cape
Oak Seal Cafe
Isabella
Martin Boa
T. Richter & Sons
West
Second ST
Iowa
Raeddy
Mueller
Davyanyort
Ida Bawden
Amelia’ A. Wallace
R. M
Cfy Schroeder
Sagamore
Wm. E. Haskings
Walter Johnson
Louis Dittmer
Aupa N.stender
Bothr
Bal Campbell
United Presbyterian
St.louis
Meg
Alfons “Dubia Mass
Jans T
A. McKelvey
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