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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1905

Page

3

Diplomas Awarded for Perfect Attendance in County Schools

A long list from the county superintendent shows numerous pupils receiving diplomas for perfect attendance. The document records names by district and school, highlighting a sharp rise from prior lists and including many student names across towns such as Butler Township, Long Grove, Dixon, New Liberty, Center, and Walnut Hill.

Jacans Ife Jeona Martha —Marduns Initus Schvier Linda Dietz Amania Dietz Ferdiand Faer Jwek Marienna Fuerdack Wddié Moet Jer Albert Sethe Dist Theodore Kok Butler Township Butler Herry ‘Grim Roy Paulsen Tust Albert Schlueter Frieda Schlueter August Beller Willie Nethdorf Helpa Stoltenberg Leonard Bargman Helen Peturgen Emil Doebrmansa Dixon School Idred Yule Alvena Henry ‘Hansen Willie Steinpeck Bred Esrodt Herbert Wiese Sarah Greve Anoie Enzel Anand Voar Ella Durr Ammond Dams Beliod Albert‘Treimer John Treimer Clara Dierksen Cora Olsen G-Lena_ Dreyer Annie Proam Barry Arp New Liberty School Leonerii Lamp Bei ‘Bert Lamp Hida Arp Rownd Grove School Bulward Rubbers Joine Grass Det Alfred Rog Genkaup Hilda Roggentamp Louis Tevezenkamp Rudolph Branndt Rose Roanfeldt Prank Langfeldt Herbert Bolte Freddie Bolic Walcott School Elsie Schreiber Norma Hing Norm Blud Laura Behreiber Theodore Testrot Frieda Elkoln Raymond Buckwalter Waprle View School Gertie Randolph, Idile Westphal Central School Hertle Yahel Henry. Stewart Georgie Stewart Walter Schmidt Alms Griese, Johnoe Litscher Ernest Griese Laura Walsa Walter Weise Recher Garben MecCausland Hilda’ Ewer Aory Koepke Bheridan Edward Elmergreen Anna Muntor Naomi Freund Irene Schocckloth Minnie, Schnack David Hermann Robert Derkbulm Bridge School Lydia Kaebl Emme Byaldt Tyla Gril Alphonse_ Greve Raleigh Wiese Emma Iweln John Rosy Wwijlie Burmeister Trank Lamp Milds Man J]gles Agnes Moeller Fairview Vera Garner Elly Brubn Richard Gerfles Walnut Hilt Bertha Harmon Davenport Gilbert Conrad Klwap Agatha Steinmann Lenora Kobus Virell Jos UN Phoebe Joslin Ollie Petersen Lours Suther Liveie Hoss Walter Breinman Alice Poppe Ber Fereort Clar_ Kemp Hulda Samoan Herman Traeger Bugo Untriett Charley Meyer Norma Stoltenberg Aca Siobebterg Charley Dobb Uuse Ringe Schol Esmand Dist No Helen Bachnt Filida Rnemann Dee Cawlerell Hertha Fat

Wierk Divorce Granted After Maid Scandal

New York report says Margaratha Wierk wins absolute divorce from John M. Wierk chief of the Milk Trust in Brooklyn after referee’s report. Custody awarded to Mrs. Wierk with $59 monthly support. The case dates to events in 1903 involving a maid named Pruline Hackman and alleged infidelity in their German society circles.

New York Jao Mahiog John M. Werk He Milk) Trust Margaratha Wierk Dickey Broddyn Wierkes Brosklym Wierk Hinke Indow Linden Street Young Wierk Ellder Wierk Truat Waning Louisé Hackman Uber Mrs. Wierl

Nevada Story County Farmers Institute set for Maxwell

Preparations for the winter and spring meetings of the Story County Farmers Institute are under way with Maxwell hosting January 24, 25, and 26. The Nevada session moves to Des Moines, with women to lead the second day in both Maxwell and Nevada meetings. Iowa State College professors Holfen, McKay, Rutherford, McNeal, and Stevenson and Mrs. Morris are on the program along with nine noted speakers. authorities expect this year’s institute to be the best in the county for years.

Nevada Story County Farmers’ Institute Maxwell Ihia Wen Holfen McKay Rutherford McNeal Stevenson Morris Department of Domestic Economy Iowa State College Holden Budér

New Year Tragedies Reported in Cedar Rapids

In Cedar Rapids the year opens with a spate of misfortune as a man shoots himself in the head ending his life on New Year’s Day while a woman Rasmussen survives after morphine ingestion. A premature newborn on a sidewalk adds to the grim New Year events amid sickness and sorrow throughout the city.

Drew. Vannorwan Mta Myy J Rasmuseen Verevan Rasmussen Bady

Mining in Black Hills resumes after two year halt

Deadwood D. D. Jan 4 Harris Tranklin, a major Golden Reward Mines and Treatment plants stockholder, says the 500 ton smelter will reopen after the new year. The plant shut during a lengthy strike and related mine closures, with 390 workers laid off at the smelter and similar in the mines. The firm will clear water from abandoned workings, repair and timber slopes, and modernize the smelting plant over about three months. Meanwhile cyanide plants operate at 250 tons daily and ore is shipped to outside smelters. News from the district highlights new shafts, ore bodies, and continued development in nearby claims including the Oro Fina and a patent for the Myrile Mining and Milling ground along Elder in the Box Elder district.

Deadwood Harris Tranklin Golden Reward Muines Sherby Wirkt Bare Butte Ruby+Basin Bald Mountain Golden Reward Company Instill Black Hills Trentiwood Nebraska United States For Elder Lawrence Box Elder Annoa I. W. Finnegan Chadron Mob FP. M. Boothwell Whitewood S. P Detinea I. Collins

Shot Uncles and Drunk Duel Ends in Fatality

Jan 4 near the city, John Harp a farmer six miles east of town, got into a quarrel with a man identified as Harmon. A terriffic fight followed, Harmon drew a gun and fired, killing the other man instantly. Harmon was placed under arrest immediately.

iMealvém John Harp Killeg Harmon

Man Declared Not Insane After Love Sighs Case

Thomas J Hart 37 1/2 percent South Elliott Place Brooklyn was arraigned in Tombs Court on an insanity charge raised by his brother Edward Hart The judge suggested love sickness could be insanity and discharged the defendant The case was dismissed with both brothers denying mental imbalance and the claimed infatuation was deemed mere affection and not insanity

New York Thomas J. Hart South Elliott Phice Brooklyn Tombs Court Edward Hart Jaume Cafeelbookere Bellevue Thomas Materman Tim Mary Tne Becca Hart Edwerd Hart Wes Chen Edward ‘Hart

Drowned While Skating in Akron Canal Ward

Jan 4 Akron reports the drowning of four children from Barbertown and Kenmore after skating on the canal. Thomas Williams’s children aged 12 and 1 and E for rison’s daughters aged 13 and 16 were found at the bottom. A caps and a large hole floated, suggesting multiple drownings. Clarente Young warned them of danger but they did not heed. John Keck heard screams and aided the recovery of caps and bodies.

Akron Hadies Dots Aga Williams Thomas Williams Barbierton Katie Elizebeth Murri- Roy Forrison Kenmore Java Barlerlon Kenmorp Clarente Young Tobn Keck Mil

Bargains in Real Estate at 226 West Third St

Real estate bargains listed for 226 West Third Street and nearby areas. Includes houses for 1 and 2 thousand dollars, monthly rents from 12 to 15 dollars, water and sewer, outbuildings, paving, and installment plans. Also notes 100 acres near Bettendorf with fruit, 80 acres near city limits, and per acre prices around 40 to 45 dollars.

West Third ST Kirkwood Boulevard Laeres CITF Bettendorf Feneres

Theater Gossip From City Tour and Play Reviews

Chétin Farnum's noted portrayal in The Virginian draws praise across major cities as audiences applaud his Lieut. Denton in Augustus Thomas's Arizona. Critics compare McWister and Thomas's characters and note the Sattler press on the Rawson's Folly lead. Frances Suis and Fritz and Saltz attract attention at the Bard’s Opera House with a favored vaudeville reel.

Chétin Farnum Owen Swleter Wetcome Zorlds Denton Augustus Thomas Arizona Sayne Mc. Wister Mr. Thomas Hemen Deen Sattler Press Richard Hardley Davis Rawson Robert Exleson Lieutent Denton Edeson Furnum Macon Mason Yur Roof Gallen Misa Suns Wii Burtis Opera Bose Annday Fra

Bankers Declare Innocence In Bank Scandal Case

Caungout, O Fav. and Cashier Leslie of the defunct Connecticut Hirst Nations Bank were arrested in Cleveland on charges of violating National bank laws and have returned to testify before the territorial court. Officials say Cashier Leilke altered bills receivable by 1 000 to cover a deficit from years of funding to shield the bank. Travers, as president, renewed a 36 000 vote due, forming the basis for charges of embezzlement.

Caungout Travers Leslie Conneant Hirst Nations Bank Cleveland Leilke Wade Tajnk

Great Northern Plans Sioux City Terminal Project

Great Northern Railway announces plans for Sioux City with John L. Snapp of Seattle stating a major upgrade. A double track elevated structure along Third Street from Combination Bridge to Division Street will connect to recently acquired terminals worth about four quarters of a million dollars. A joint passenger depot is planned at Fourth and Howard for use by Great Northern and Burlington systems as a preliminary step toward linking eastern rail networks in Nebraska.

Blox Tan Great Northern Railroa Foruml Sioux City John L. Snapp Seattle Great Northern Puget Séind Graat Northern Third Street Division Street Fourth and Howard Streets Buylington Nebraska Darlington

Bearded editor rules out gubernatorial run in Iowa interview

Funk editor of Beacadi declares no plan to seek governor. He praises Governor Cumming’s administration and calls for fair railroad treatment. He notes potential candidate George D Perkins may be favored but decisions are premature. He defends independent spirit and argues for regulated, not excessive, corporate power.

Lakes Yeaterday Funk Iowa Northeast Owt Cumming Northwest Tews Wold George D. Perkins le May Suil Mtn Lnk

Oskaloosa Welcomes Louis Young Claimed 128 Years Old

Louis Young, a new resident of Oskaloosa, Virginia, is said to be 128 years old. He arrived from Virginia with his daughter Mrs Foulk Suh and celebrated a birthday about a week ago. Born in Prince William Ward, Virginia in 1786, he has endured three wives and remains lively, joking and attentive despite age.

Oskaloosa Jun Louis Young Foulk Suh Black-Eyed Peas Vuele Louis Gar M5col Phos Uncle Louis

Duty on Mexican Dollars Stirs El Paso Trade

After midnight tomorrow a heavy duty will be collected on all Mexican dollars taken back into Mexico as a result of a new law to redeem 231 dollars with 0 cents. Bankers and others in the United States are shipping late Mexican currency to be used in Mexico until deemed eligible for the 50 cent rate. Much of this money was bought at 88 to 45 cents, and large shipments will profit. Express companies are booming taking dollars across the border before importation becomes prohibitive when the duty takes effect.

el Paso Trx United States Mexico

Cairn Ts and Hocking Coal sue ex VP for 215000

The Cairn Ts and Hocking Coal and Iron company sue Sidney A. Mebanig al, former vice president and now Maple Hill president, for 215000 alleging profits were diverted to Maple Hill and diverted to his own use while he served the Columbus firm. The Maple Hill company is named in the suit on similar grounds.

Columbus, O Cairn Ts Hocking Coal and Troi Company Sidney. A. Mebanigal Maple Hill Company Siyadim Columbus and Hacking Coal and Iron Company Maple Him Company

New State Bank Organization Near Pisgah Expect Feb Start

A state bank is quietly organized in Pisgah California, with substantial local support from meat traders and several wealthy farmers. The institution aims to be ready for business by February 1 with a paid-up capital of fifteen thousand dollars.

Fartiera Pisgah

Iowa Farmers Big Feeders Move 634 Steers to Market Area

E R B and W L Moon, two Franklin county growers in Hampton Iowa, drive 634 steers from St Paul to Bur deste for May market. They plan to feed 40 000 bushels of corn and about 400 tons of hay while preparing 670 hogs for market. Estimated value of grain and hay exchanged with Mace Bros totals 12 000 to 15 000 dollars.

Hampton, Ja E. RB W. L. Moon Franklin County St Paul Shet Mace Bros

Frost Family Reunion Held in Grayville TH

The sixteenth Frost family reunion gathered over 100 members last Saturday in Grayville. Professor Harry C Spillman of Rochford High School gave the opening address. Original Frosts began with four members, three of whom moved to White and Wards counties in Tennessee.

Grayville Tan Frost Behl Ta Ly Thidée Pénerationa Harry C Spillman Rochford Memhere White Wards Vic Dew Kentucky

Well Known Jew Railroad Man to Head Omaha Division

A respected railroad veteran from Ackley Iowa is named superintendent of the Omaha division of the Illinois Central. Dalley, who started as a dispatcher in Ackley, has risen through the ranks making a career on the Illinois Central line. The promotion is praised as recognizing a faithful employee of the road. Bolser, the veteran mentor, helped numerous young men rise in the same company. Holiday excursion rates and tickets are advertised for Christmas season travel with sale dates and return terms.

Omaha Minnis Central Eldora Igun S—Enugeny Dalley Ackley Ninole Central Railway Company Leis Central Benett Ackley Dubuque Mon Bolser Ilinois Central Ita C. L. Mills Quaba Bolaar New York City Allvover Jowar Bol

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