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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1905
Page
5
The last required signature, that of St. Vincent's orphanage, was affixed to the plans for the northwest Davenport sewer project. Bishop Cosgrove signed, confirming consent from all institutions along the proposed sewer line and signaling that work will begin soon.
The Board of Control released John Cownie's report on the Soldiers Orphans Home at Davenport Iowa. It completely exonerates Supt Sessions while the substitute matron Jennie Myers is blamed and dismissed.
Real estate traders report little activity now with a quiet period until March. Weary inquiries persist as buyers await better conditions, though optimism grows for March and beyond due to tram extensions and new roads spurring outlying property demand and future home building.
Attorney A P McGuirk notes confusion over Davenport annexation by Bettendorf and Mayor Harry Pciling abdication in favor of a new metropolis map. A letter to J W Heek, Davenport mayor, complicates the timeline as to when Bettendorf assumed Davenport jurisdiction.
The Davenport high school's girls basketball team will play Augustana girls Friday at Abguétios college. The college team aims to defeat the high school to even the two game series after the high school won the first game.
An amendment to the petition in the case against the Tosset Brewing Company is filed. The plaintiff seeks the record of cans of beer sold by the defendant, noting the plaintiff was allowed $25 per day on large sales as part of the filing. The record is claimed to be the property of the defendant company and in possession of the plaintiff.
A freight engine hit a Tri City Line wrecking car at the Third Street crossing at about 6:30 pm. The rear vestibule was torn around as Fritz Loiz was thrown unconscious. he later recovered with concussion. Motorman escaped unharmed. Manager Lardner cited careless conduct by two employees as cause. Traffic delayed briefly.
Multiple district court filings listed with defendant motions and petitions. Notable items include judgments from Justice Rodd ewig’s court in Snyders v John Perth, petitions against Chas W Kirby via J A Henley, production requests for a note in a petition, and various motions for more specific statements, interventions, and denials across several cases including Millenia v Nielsen and DeVere v Bushnell Hamlin.
A petition in equity alleges J S Tompkins seeks $100 from Mrs Fansie Dale and Walter Dele. The suit asks the court to order delivery of a stretch of property free of encumbrances to the plaintiff, noting payment has been made.
Mayor Phillips issues an order permitting boys and girls to coast on any Davenport street with a hill while keeping off sidewalks. The plan ends designated streets and promises four chances to enjoy winter fun, urging youth to respect the sidewalks and follow the new rule.
The Athenæan Literary Society will hold its regular meeting at the high school this evening. Fiery Puimex opens with an extempore speech, then a debate on whether merging railways should be legal if solvent. Clarence Hamilton Fred Fisher support the affirmative. Charles Phillips Lloyd Pariser the negative. Willa Drebing will read an essay and Gurtis Suiler an original story.
Referee Helmick returns all files and certificate to the U S Supreme Court after Piipssen, creditor and chair of Dr David P Miller, failed to post $25 bond for investigation costs. Miller seeks discharge. petition likely granted.
A bank faced a dramatic run with 5000 depositors awaiting entry as they withdrew funds. The bank paid out 550000 in cash and 440000 in deposits while defending its 4000000 cash reserve and 10500000 deposits. Officers shipped largely in specie to curb redeposit amid repeated runs.
County Superintendent Ja cobs issues attendance certificates to pupils in multiple townships and districts. Recipients include Lillie yoeller in Butler, Histe Gumia at Jeona, Radolan Brus and Harry Puck in Blue Grass, Elvira Morthans at No. 7, Hugo Schroeder in Independent No.1, Milinéa Goettech and Elsie Goegtsch in Independent No.2, Clara Schenk and Albert Hoffman in Winfield No.2, Lillie Andresen and Lady Andresen in LeClaire Quarry, Rudolph Denklan and Theodore Snow in Lincoln School, Catherine Miller and Grace Hilemar in Le Claire, Archie Schaffer and Lena Rook in Princeton, Izefore Wilmoht and Viola Meats in Allen's Grave No.2 and 3, Theodora Kroeger in Cleans Butler School, Johnny Fourth and Louie Frechteniebte in Pleasant Valley Duck Greek, Join Roehs and Minnie Newgier in Cleona No.1, and Alvine Martens in Sheridan No.5.
The Mueller Lumber company sues Herman A Lamp and C Doerscher alleging work under a contract was not completed. Doerscher, through attorneys Raymann and Raymann, says he agreed to cover building costs but not until completion and seeks discharge as costs of the plaintiff.
The county court records show deeds filed by multiple parties. J C Brown and wife to C P Brown for $1,000 on lot 3, block 10, Forrest and Dillon’s Second addition, plus other transfers including Jot 3 in block 2 in Chas F Spicer’s addition and undivided parts of quarter 27-73-3 in Sturdevant’s First addition.
Davenport lodge No. 253 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks announces an upcoming entertainment. Details are not fully outlined, but Lee B. Grabbe serves as committee chairman guiding the arrangements.
The Carnival Camp No. 1 Woodmen of the World unit will hold its regular meeting tonight to install officers. Miss Josephine Lake at Clinton will serve as special deputy and join the lodge to plan local field work.
A decree was entered for the planter due to the defendants default in the case Max Petersen v unknown heirs of orilu yeal estate located in the city. The entry signifies the plaintiff’s victory in the matter.
Benny Hanness, a caretaker at the Davenport Gas and Electric plant, severely injured his ankle when a ladder slipped while he examined a gauge raft. He fell to the floor, could not walk, and an ambulance transported him home to 1125 West Sixth Street.
The Davenport High second team defeated Turner by 31 to 27 in a disputed game. Turner claims the last half was misplayed and time should have ended earlier. Lineups list Davenport: Bruzan Lemon McCorn Voss Barnholt. Turner: Otta Goreme Nie wend Brognian Joens.
Daisy Klaus, 444 years old, 358 Bowditch Street, has gearlet fever. Hilda Schroeder, age unknown, 1815 West Fourth Street, has scarlet fever.
Amended petition filed by Samuel Grin against Drake Furniture and Carpet Co and Albert Drake. Plaintiff seeks damages for the death of BR Cain after an elevator shaft accident at the Drake Furnitura and Carpet company building.
Twenty five members of Company B met United States Army sharpshooter and marksman standards. Six earned sharpshooter rank and silver Greek class medals, nineteen were rated marksmen with silver bars bearing the word marksmen. Colonel P. W. McManus presented the medals at the Armory. Recipients listed in rank order include Corporal Harry Ives, Captain E. D. Middleton, Bert Parker, Corporal James A. Cartin, Corporal Harry Corry, Robert Riser.
Carl Rascher of the local Travelers Insurance office leaves tonight for Hartford Connecticut to enter the Liability Training school. He will then join a Hartford company branch office, with many supporters wishing him success in his new role.
The Board of Health announced Dr William F Speers as temporary city physician pending the City Council meeting next Wednesday evening. Dr Bawden White is expected to resign. the board planned a formal action at the council session to appoint a permanent physician.
Fred A Hitchcock filed an answer through Lane Wasser man and Fred Neal denying the suit by Harker and Rhodes and admitting seven dollars eleven cents owed to the defendant per his accounts plus six hundred six dollars for damages.
The Davenport Savings Bank elected William C. Schmidt as president to replace Anthony Burdick who plans a Europe tour. Schmidt has served on the board for 25 years and is described as reliable and progressive. The officer slate includes Louis Haller as vice president Henry C. Struck as cashier and Otto Ladenbergme as teller.
A Davenport sugar factory location committee meets at Pilllon's Hall in Bettendorf with Davenport Sugar representatives to explain plans. Farmers and residents of Rock Island county show strong interest, hoping local beet production and nearby haul benefits. A machinery vendor will illustrate beet cultivation and harvesting equipment.
Judge Bollinger overruled a motion to dismiss in the Henry Pluegel vs L. Ramsey case. The district court granted five days for the defendants to plead.
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