Davenport Notes and Local Society Updates
Davenport items report business visits from J F Burris and Chas Bates to the city, church services at First Presbyterian and Trinity Episcopal, and lectures by Rev W H Blanche. Local families, students, and clergy are noted with holiday departures, recoveries, and community meetings. Activities include sewing club gatherings, kindergarten association events, and a charity supper planned for Hibernian hall.
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J Dvans
Ina Brads
Schiel’s Express & Transfer Co
Cheney
Brady
Chicago
Tmatr
Aé Tare Goal Co
Eegers
Lity
Fuming
West Fourth Street
Claussen
J F. Burris
Chas
Bates
Mandieau
S. D
Davenport
Ladis
Ladies of the
Golden Precept
Trinuty
Blanche
W. G Meh
Ibis Neon
Chattanough, Tenn
Bort
Law
Hibernan Hall
A. M. Judy
Mary
Des Moines
Davenport Kinderaarten Association
West End
Mothers’ Club
Bethlehem
Yesternay Aftynoon
Cedar Camp No. 27 M. W. A. Install Officers
Cedar Camp No. 27 M. W. A. held a regular session last night at Woodview Ball. Officers were installed in a old fashioned sociable with Venerable Consul Wnt Beuer Advisor Thea Ewaldt Banker Dan Horne Escort J S Beliet Wetehman John Kusgard Sentay Obn Grice Chaplain Isaac Rothschild Custodian J Rhodes Managers S Hewins Robt Shige jon George Shock Physicians Drs A W Gownan J P Crawford Lee Webar F Lambach c & indley 8 Cilley W Speers C B Glynn A P Donohoe D G Ernel 8 P Hewims
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Cedar Camp
Woodview
Wnt Beuer
Thea Ewaldt
Dan Horne
J. S. Beliet Wetehman
John Kusgard
Obn
George Shock
A W Gownan
J P. Crawford
Lee Webar
F. Lambach
C &,Indley
Cilley
W Speers
C. B. Glynn
A. P Donohoe
D G Ernel
Hewims
Bankrupt hearing in Pin Court today over store ownership
In district court today Howard Boudinot and others faced bankruptcy fraud claims against Nick Conn. Charles Prinz is alleged buyer of the Brady street store and the Davenport Second Street store is implicated. Proceedings may extend into tomorrow with multiple witnesses and inter venor Mercy hospital involved.
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Howard
Boudinot
Trilsten
Nick Colcatate
Nick Com
District Court
Forney Henry
Vollmer
Charles Prinz
Brady
Chambolin & Petersen
Nick Conn
Nick Coin
Corn
Brady Street
Charles Pring
Second Street
Davenport
Sach
Rock Island
Ne 1G
Sharon
Mercy Hospital
McGuirk
Annie
Girls Attend Big Basketball Game at Davenport High
The Muscatine girls basketball team, facing Muscatine high and Davenport forwards Morgan of Ottawa and Hender Nadler Bagutl, travel with confidence after strong practice. They expect a large Davenport crowd and aim to win the second game of the season after an easy first contest.
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Davenport
Seticel
Muscatree
Muscarina
Ehaet
Wil O Piesant Davenport
Morgan
Otta
Hender
Nadler
Bagutl
Gustde Mass Florenes
Elinporen
Ron Muscadee
Sitkong
Obituaries for Carl Prickel Anton Joros and Mrs Wahle
Funeral details for Carl Prickel set for Saturday at 2 from his Harrison street home with private interment at Fairmount. Anton Joros funeral held today at his parents home. Mrs. Tite Wahle died at 4:45 this morning at 424 West Third Street at age 42. married to Louis L Wahle of Wahle Bros Foundry. survived by husband, three children Exna Walter LeRoy, mother Mrs Margaretha Seeger, sister Mrs Henry Kurmecter. Bertha Woeller funeral held Sunday at 2 from 1942 Rochingham Road home.
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Carl Prickel
Harrison Street
Fairmount Somebry
Wahle Bros
Wahle
Gulley
Sire
Wable
Laws L Wable
Exna
Walter
LeRoy
Margaretha Seeger
Henry Kurmecter
Airs
Wack
Jasper Goes to Jail for 1500 Bail in Shooting Case
Herman Jasper faced preliminary hearing in Justice Hall's court for shooting John Gibson at 32 West Front Street on December 28, 1904. Gibson and his wife testified as Jasper was remanded to jail on 1500 dollars bail after court proceedings.
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Herman Jasper
Justice Hall's Court
John Gibson
West Front Street
Jasper
Gilson
Hame
Wee
Sint
Gibson
Ac Lg
Hail
Defendants Answer in Brundage Custody Case
The defense states Lois Brundage was placed at St Vincent's Home by relatives on 1 August 1974 and Anna Frencharge held guardianship appointed by Christian County probate court. They seek return of custody to the defendant guardian and request costs, asserting the child’s best interests require removal from the home and placement with their guardians.
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Lois Brundage
Noah Brundage
St. Vincent's
Ligouri
Supertoy
St Vincent's
Attor Beys
Sharon and
Donegan
John Molensin
Anna Frencharge
Guardina
Justice Rules Against Colonel Dunlop in Small Claims Case
In the case of Mrs. C. A. Reasley versus T. J. Dunlop, Justice Duven awarded the plaintiff $14.65. A sick tuna waiter at Mr. Dunlop’s Brady Street restaurant was aided by nurse Lambert and Dr. French approved the action. Colonel Dunlop arranged payment via Mrs. Rowley, who then sought county Supervisors’ help, which was refused. Rowley holds Dunlop liable for the expense though payment is deemed Col Dunlop’s responsibility for the act of kindness.
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C. A. Reasley
T. J. Dunlop
Justice Duven
Lambert
Committee of Industrial Home Met Last Night
The committee in charge of the Tate recently held by the Davenport Industrial Home Association met to finalize remaining business. All bills presented were acted on, and the committee will meet again next week to resolve unresolved details from the slate.
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Tate
Devenport Industrial Home Association
Pata
Rasds Practice Delayed Oiling Showed Slow Progress
The report notes gradual oiling of rasds with deer entrodiced in Tai al Bombay. The focus is on slow work and reduced production, but observers call the effort a success despite low output and limited obstacles.
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Bombay
Elopement Unfolds In Council Bluffs Court Tale
Young John Donahue and Miss Catherine Delaney wed in a secret ceremony, eloping to Grand Island then returning. The pair, 17 and 18, faced parental concern over age and plans, but secured a license and married with two Justices of the Peace present. They reside with Delaney’s grandmother and plan formal rites soon at St Philomena. Donahue, a Creighton football fullback, is from Nebraska.
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Omabe
Neb
Jay G
Johin J. Donahue
Cleet
Pole Donahue
Mase
Catherine Delaver
Catherine Duggan
South Thirteenth Street
Justice of the Peace i Council
Justice of the Peace i Council Biuits
Bia College
Desaeger
Vest
Miss Delaney
Join Doughue
Dogean
Mix
Delaney
Onuba
Grand Ishind
Avery Min
Lui
Ginom
Sacred Heart
Counc
Ripsis
Creightom University
St. Thomas College
Cotple
JicGovern
St Philomena’s
Reeves Crushed By Big Tree Near Union Township
A work accident near Will Way residence in Union township left Jon Reeves fatally mangled when a partially fallen tree swung and pinned him as he assisted H T Jenkins in felling trees. He was rescued but died about two hours later. He leaves a wife and one child. Funeral held at Searsboro yesterday.
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New Sharon
Will Way
Union Township
Jon Reeves
H. T. Jenkns
Reeves
Healy
Searsboro Yester
Moody Adjusts Fire Losses After Des Moines Arrival
John F Moody, a Des Moines based general adjuster for Capital Insurance, arrived in Sioux City to assess approximately 25009 in losses from a recent large fire. He said the event marked one of Iowa’s worst fire insurance disasters, with about twenty sizable claims, mainly in Sioux City, Cornell Dinfty, Catharvile, and Panel Town City.
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Siony
City
John F Moody
Des Moines
Pocahontas Center
Capital Insurance Company
Sioux City
Tastwo ‘Ecekg
Iowa
Sloux City
Cornell Dinfty
Catharvile
Panel Town City
Farmer Loses His Right Eye in Shop Accident
Bumpton Iowa January 6. A farmer, TL Savidge, was injured two weeks ago while working in a shop on his farm. He struck with a chisel and it rebounded hitting his eye, destroying it. Doctors removed the damaged eye.
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Bumpton
Jon
Savidge
X| Uricksmith
Intel
Davenport family learns of brother's death
Mi and Mrs Hens Carstens of 517 Vue street report the accidental death of Harry Carstens, brother of Henry Carstens, near Laverny, Minnesota. On New Year’s Day he fired a shot while hunting with his mother and father nearby. A discharged gun struck him in the heart, killing him instantly, shocking the family on New Year’s Day.
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Hens Carstens
Vue
Smd
Harry Carstens
Henry Caistins
Laverny
Mini
Motler
Curstens
Davenport
Burlington Road Engine Jumps Track at Bridge
Traffic halted at the Burlington road bridge when an engine on a tram derailed near five o'clock. Front wheels left the track and the engine blocked the road for over half an hour before workers moved it clear and traffic resumed.
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Burlington Road
Trafic
Soierntmett Bridge
Burlington ‘Qaad
Wasi
Markets of America Chicago report on grain hog and cattle prices
Chicago reports rising cattle and hog markets with steady to strong sheep. Supplies include wheat corn oats and live cattle at Omaha and Kansas City, while Liverpool grain quotes show wheat and corn steady and higher notes for futures.
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Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Liverpool
Jane
Jagher
Nathwestern
Minneadis
Duluth
Prominent Merchant Nebe Dies at 29 in Atlantic
Emil Nebe of the Nebe Hros shoe firm died at his home in Atlantic yesterday morning from lung illness. A popular local figure and secretary of the Merchants Association, he was 29. He leaves a wife, a brother, two sisters, and his father WY Neba of Glenwood.
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Atlantic
Emil Nebe
Nebe Hros
Shoe Deniers
Lcal
Merchants Association
WY Neha
Glenwood
Forgers Arrested in Galesburg Case
In Galesburg Illinois Jam Sheriff Hart Megh brought from Cedar Rapids and lodged that night. JE Sturdivant alias Le Winters, known as the cranberry order man, was wanted on forgery charges in several local towns. He allegedly forged notes over merchants signatures after procuring cranberry or gin with those signatures.
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Galesburg
Jam
Sherif Hart- Megh
Cedar Rapids
JE Sturdivant
le Winters
Adingted
Monmouth
Bushnell
Thomas in Fame's Hall sparks Hall of Fame row
Nickolas J. Eisenhoiner a local figure and close friend of Dr Eisen Wenner placed a statue claiming Tribute to Thomas. He threatens a protest if Titan Tore Thomas is not given two spots in the Hall of Fame, saying no other musician should be represented.
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Itanemary
R. Nickolas J. Eisenhoiner
Whsicim
Hall of Fine
Eisenwenner
Thomas
Tiendore Thomas
Hall of Fame
Iowa lawmaker voices defense of college autonomy
Fort Dodge legislator and an education board inquiry panel debate a proposed state board of control for colleges. They warn central oversight could erode college spirit and student status, while critics fear overreach and hasty reform without broader study. The committee visits Cedar Falls normal school and plans a formal report to the legislature.
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Iowa Cit
Iowa
Board of Control
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Simpson College Opens Winter Term With Strong Enrollment
Simpson College in Indianola reports strong winter term prospects with 600 plus anticipated enrollments and a year total over 360. The basketball team beat alumni 22 to 12 in a practice game, fencing classes under Professor Schroeder attract interest, and baseball workouts continue in a crowded gymnasium.
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College Opus
Indianola
Jan
Simpson Callege
Schroeder
Senator Stone Files Missouri Petitions
Washington dispatch reports Senator Stone filed several sets of petitions from Missouri citizens. The St Louis Merchants Exchange endorses arbitration treaties while the St Louis Manufacturers' Association urges ratification and supports railroad rate regulation. Newton County petitioners oppose the fent statehood bill and callers seek amendments to medicine laws.
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Washington
Stone
Missouri
St. Lorn Merchants’ Exchange
St. Louis
Opening of Cherokee land office sparks rush at Muskogee
The August Cherokee land office in Muskogee opened Wednesday drawing a rush of filings with two clerks processing fifteen allotments before noon. Officials expect the pace to relieve pressure at nearby offices once operations continue.
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Muskogee
I T
Tan. G
Heblequab
Kiowa Reservation Opened to Settlers Push
Anadarito Oklahoma January Col Tames and Col Kandlett agents of Kiowa and Apache head to Washington to urge opening the Kiowa pasture of about 400000 acres in Comanche county to settlers. They seek 120 acres for government reclamation near Anadarko and to designate funds from town lot sales for road improvements.
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Anadarito
Kandlett
Anadarko
Washington
Senate
Comanche County
Raugtett
Interior Department
Neldé
Snddarka
Ausdarka
Old Soldier Seeks Pension After Apparent Cure
Des Moines January 6 veterans crowded the pension office as a man once receiving a large allowance told how a patent medicine cured his ailments. An examiner noted the testimonial, leading to cancellation of his pension. The veteran, now frail, seeks restoration of the abruptly stopped allowance.
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Des Moines
A. J. Mathis
Auite 9
Planning new fight on the theatrical trust
New York reports a rumored coming year theater alliance involving Savage forces, the Fiske outfit, and the Bethsea concern with Daniel Frohman possibly joining. Rumor also says Chariss Frohman and David Belasco may team up, amid past tensions but current mutual admiration.
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New York
Broadway
Savage Forces
Fiske
Bethsea
Daniel Frohman
Chariss Frohman
David Belasco
Governor-Elect Folk Appointment Rumors in Jefferson City
In Jefferson City rumors sweep about the next St. Louis Election Commissioner. Louw P. Alon is widely believed not to be reappointed while Clarence Taussig, R. Z. Rembauer, or Benjamin Schurmacher are named as possible Republican appointees with Taussig and Rembauer viewed as leading candidates. A cold remedy ad interrupts the political note.
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Jefferson City
Louw P. Alon
St. Louis
Clarence Taussig
R. Z. Rembauer
Benjamin Schurmacher
Tausslg
Rembauer
Kid Nickels to Wrestle Fort Dodge Champion Match
Arrangements are set for a four match program at Midland Opera House Fort Dodge Iowa with Lawrence Pierque Fort Dodge middleweight champion facing Kid Nickels Brooklyn in a two out of three falls bout for a side bet of 50 and 60 percent of gate receipts also featuring Bert Gotch brother of the champ against Billings of Pomeroy.
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Kid Nichole
Brooklyn
Fort Dodge
Midland Opera House
Lawrence Pierque
Lawn
Kid” Nickels
Caugin
Frank Gotch
Gotel
Bert Goteh
Billings
Pomeroy
Liquor Dealers Propose Resumption of Meetings
Cedar Rapids January 6 The Iowa State Liquor Dealers decide to hold the next revocation in Dubuque the second Tuesday in June. Officers named include Chas A Stephens Cedar Rapids president J C Hansen Des Moines vice president J J Klein Council Bluffs secretary and L A Rhambersl Dubuque treasurer. They urge legislature to resist further restrictions so only responsible citizens run liquor business. Matters pertaining to legislation remain with the executive board.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa State
Dubuque
Chas A. Stephens
J. C. Hansen
Des ‘Moines
J. J. Klein
Counsel
Dr Shoop’s Restorative Promise Free Trial for Stomach Nerves
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop’s Restorative claiming it reaches stomach nerves to treat indigestion and related ailments. It offers two free booklets and a full dollar’s worth of remedy on request, asserting unique nerve-based stomach relief and a nationwide presence in over two million homes.
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Shoop
Frank and Tain
Simone
Raalie
Duok
Gary
Custody Granted to Mrs Wisner Crockett in Iowa Case
Judge Evane filed a district court decision today awarding custody of the child to Mrs Fannie Wisner Crockett. The court allows the father visitation at reasonable times, and the child may not be severed from visiting. Mrs Crockett, widow of G H Wisner, later married Frank W Crockett. the couple divorced before the custody suit. The August trial preceded the ruling.
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Wianer Crockett
G. H. Wisner
Iowa
Frank W. Crockett
Captain Merry A Delegate to American For Retry Congress
Captain J F Merry of Manchester left for Washington to serve as delegate to the American For Retry congress. The Stoth Control railroad official represents the Plinaia Central systems, appointed by President Fish. It is expected that President Roosevelt will attend and host a reception for the delegates.
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Mancester
Railroad scores a point in Iowa court ruling
Monona county district court overrules motion for new trial in Milwaukee railroad case. The action involves damages from a Glen Elles section dispute. Plaintiff claims ninety days and lists costs, with Judge Wakefield presiding in Woodbury County.
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Onawa
Monota County
Homestad
Milwaukee Railroad
Wee
Riilroad
Glen Elles
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