Local Briefs Highlight Early 1900s Community Life
Dentists, ministers, and families move through a busy week with trips to Dubuque Wilton Iowa City and Los Angeles. Marriage licenses issued for E Cameron and J Roberts. legal notices and estate matters noted. A correction fixes a church debt amount from 40 000 to 4 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J. Evans
Brady
Schiel
Express & Transfer
Cheney
Chicago
Tristrs & Fars
Farrand
Prudential Insurance Company
Dubuque
Dr. Donaldson
Wilton Tunerion
Magel’s
Art
Stove
Fourth Street
E. Cameron
New York
Ity
Jiyrth A. Roberts
Ifansis City
Kas
E. Roddewig
Iowa City
Mudie
Sixte University
John Stockdale
Walcott
Bulington
Pacific Coast
Star
First Presbyterian Church
Carey M Joes
Mia Mehiundy
Golden State Limited
Los Angels
Issac Petersberger
Bure Ungtan
Case Heard Before the Judge on Lease Option Dispute
Charles A. Figg sues J. W. Carr and wife in a lease dispute heard before Judge Bollinger. The matter centers on a lease clause granting the second party an option to purchase within three years from Dec 1, 1901, for 7500, with first right after Dec 1, 1904, if valid consideration exists. Plaintiffs were represented by Ruytmann & Ruytmann. defendants by W. Campbell and George W. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Figg
J. WH. Carr
Bollinger
Charles A. Kerter
Charles A Frey
Ruytani
Ruytmann
WH. Campbell
George W. Scott
Twelfth Annual Report of the Feservary Home
The twelfth annual report of trustees George B Hubbell J R Nutting and A K R Vander Veer shows year receipts of 3334782 and expenditures of 2.2h6.99. The trustees still owe 1,000 to the Asion Savings Bank and Nutting was chosen unanimously as trustee to fill the vacancy after the death of J Ely. The report is dated January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B Hubbell
J. R. Nutting
Aa. KR. Vander Veer
Feservary Aviyne
Asion Savings Bank
R -Nutting
J. Ely
Ely
Order of Foresters Plans Monthly Entertainments at Hall
The Catholic Order of Foresters announces a series of monthly entertainments to be held at Hibernian hall on near Monday evenings throughout the year. Court members in charge are organizing diversions to ensure a successful event with amusements for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peromorgues. Com
Order of Foresters
Hibernian Hall
Japanese submarine sinks British steamer Rosely
In a terse dispatch, the Japanese submarine torpedoed the British steamer Rosely, then left the sea, while another note from Suez reports the Russian squadron sailing toward Jibutil. The message, dated January 15 from Vladivostok, notes coal supply and naval movements in the Far East theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Fanan Sea
Sues
Beypt
Charge Against Auerachs Draws Court Today
Police on Main Street detained Henry Auerachs after a scuffle with officers. He faced charges of resisting arrest and assaulting Jan Payne, with a judge’s ruling pending after today’s incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Politearm
Ifr
Henry Aucraciy
Main Street
Aumachs al
Ies
Janitov Payne
Anerochs
Lt Nu
Athenæan Society Holds Excellent Meeting at High School
The Aubenaron Libery society of Davenport high school held its annual meeting in the building. A humorous address on The Fall of Port Arthur by Pierta Palmer opened, followed by a debate on whether railway mergers should be lawful if solvent. Judges ruled in the affirmative amid discussion of impacts on the nation. The critic praised the society and noted growth from six to seventy-two members. The play Sandigo, to be staged at Turner Grand Opera House on Feb 15, was also announced with commitment from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubenaron Libery Society
Tke Davenport
Schbel
Jasergenlog
Port Artius
Pierta Palmer
Clarence Haniltap
Fred Fisher
Charles Phillips
Lloyd Parker
United States
Baward Dose
Charles McCene
Herbert Koeuler
George L Spirk
Setive
Sowkin
Carnival camp installs officers for the year
Oysters, dancing, Unity had tonight. Carnival camp No J, Woodmen of the World, met at Redmen ball Thursday evening and admitted new members WH Kane TO Hireman Wauby Dugelel J A Gorman Eiliot Didegales. Officers elected to ben igi cparent von jurisdiction R of the State LE Town to be held in Davenport March 14 1905. Officials include FH FL McFarland Paul T McSheen DN Al baugh H B King WC L Thompson Alternates listed. Jurisdiction is new, with about 200 delegates expected. preparations for the installation of officers scheduled for January 26 1905. Riverside camp No 150 Northwest Davenport to attend with degree team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip
No J
Woodmen of the World
Redmen Ball
Kane
Wauby Dugelel
J. A. Gorman
Pingel
H. J. Bardole
G OG
Baker
K D Greang
Eiliot Didegales
Benigi Cparent von
LE Town
Davenport
FL McFarland
Paul T McSheen
DN. Albaugh
H B King
WC L Thompson
W. H. Ambons
Harry Me
Jerry Green
Z. S. Tesley
W. W. Hastens
Uy the Howd
John AW
Geiger
Raverside Cmp
Local youth Ralph O Roberts dies in Illinois crash
Ralph O Roberts, a Keokuk Ta student at the University of Illinois, was killed in a Big Four train accident near Champaign. He was a Davenport visitor and former captain of his high school football team, with many Davenport friends grieving his untimely death. His father, W J Bowers, a prominent Sac County attorney, resides in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Ralph O Roberts
Keokuk
University of Ilnois
Big Four Road
West Champaign
Toberes
W. J. Bowers
Sac County Law
Wweth
L. G
Sexton declines presidency of Western League
M H Sexton of Rock Island yesterday refused renomination as president of the Western Association of baseball clubs. The Western League magates met in Omaha to elect a new head, and Morris ONeill of San Francisco was chosen. Sexton had been a prominent figure in baseball circles and previously led the Rock Island club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H Sexton
Rork Island
Western Association of Baseball Clubs
Western League
Omaha
Morris O'Neill
San Francisco
Sea Tor
Three Eye Lenge Ag
Rock Iskind
Mrs Gallaugher Is Free After Perjury Acquittal
Mrs Gallagher was acquitted of perjury in Davenport. L Churchill of Bay City, president of two large companies, announced he would speak about sugar industry prospects and the Davenport Sugar Company. Businessmen and all interested in securing a local factory were invited to attend at the Davenport venue featuring oysters and dice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Davenport
Crescent Macaroni and Cracker Company to rise in city
Oschild Schmidt announces the Crescent Macaroni and Cracker Company will reincorporate with 375,000 capital to build a four story, 100 by 120 foot factory to produce macaroni crackers and cookies. The plant will employ about 140 and aim to expand biscuit output under the We Have a Biscuit trade mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oschild Schmidt
Crescent Macaroni Company
Crescent Macaroni & Cracker Company
Igt
Macaroni
Steet
Hieven Company
United States
Kanno
Selmidt
Nehonyl Biscuit Company
Madrone Works
Siave
Geady
Congressman Dawson Backs Davenport Beet Sugar Factory
A forwarded 1805 letter from Congressman A F Dawson to Mr Seaman in Davenport expresses strong support for establishing a beet sugar factory there. He suggests sharing departmental bulletins on culture and manufacturing to aid the project and offers further assistance. The missive, dated January 11, 1805, from Washington, details Dawson’s intent to boost local sugar beet production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesit Davenport
New Beet Sugar Company
Brive T Seaman
A.F Dawson
Ender
Bullows
Washington
Bivee
Seaman
Davenport
Luna
Seaman Ingre
Tatap
Jalal
King
A. F. Dawson
England Has The Best Army In The World
Premier Balfour, speaking at a Glasgow banquet, declared England possesses the best army in the world. He avoided detailed figures but warned of rearmament costs, saying the empire must bear Afghanistan defense and a large program as part of a worldwide balance of power. He hoped for fruitful colonial conferences and emphasized the empire’s unity in tackling the armament issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balfour
London
Glasgow
England
Lot
Edinburgh
House of Commons
Belfour
Afghanistan
Chadwick Gems Found in Customs Seizure
Cleveland January 13 Nethan Loeser receiver for Mrs Chadwick examined jewelry held as collateral for a loan to Henry W Wurrst Elyria valued at 10000 a magnificent necklace set with diamonds emeralds pearls amethysts and other stones customs officers say jewels worth 125000 brought into the country by Mrs Chadwick escaped duty and portions of the collection were given away or lost over time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Nethan’ Loeser
Chadwick
Henry’ W. Wurrst
Elyria
Hart
Paul
Much Colder Weather Promised Tonight Across Iowa
Weather bulletin notes a major cold wave sweeping the state with extreme east and west variations. Expect subfreezing temps statewide, with 19 degree lows reported by observers and record low readings in the northwestern high pressure region. A warm Pacific front may raise temps in Oregon while heavy rains threaten the Gulf Coast and eastern regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Suerter
Rocky Mountains
Missouri Valley
Mississippi Valley
Upper Lake Region
Oklahoma
Texas
Nebraska
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices Gathered
A sequence of funeral services and obituaries are listed for Willis Speer Hazel W Metzger Herman Vepner Theresa Berguar Josepha Nebrich and family. Services occur at multiple churches and homes with interments planned at Oakdate Runge Petersen and Holy Family Rock Island Cemetery. The reports note attendance, flower tributes, and memorial arrangements for each deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spedr
Willis
WH. Davis
LeClaire Prairie A. B
Speer
Oveppner
Herman
Bowditch Street
Marne
St Joseph's Church
Autos Nagin
Holy Family Cemetery
Berguar
Theresa
Atterton
Fineshaber
Vergicus
Theresa Bergiay
Runge & Petersen
Voderlalanes Pyre
Chippunkneck Cemetery
Rock Island
Davenport’s Ice Cream Plant Opens With Modern Equipment
Hugh Boer the Oyster King announces a new ice cream plant in Davenport featuring top equipment and connections with eastern manufacturers. Virginia cellar tubs with porcelain lining will be used, wagons are under construction to ensure prompt delivery, and Mr. Barr, a veteran oyster and fish shipper, leads the operation as a major regional supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Boer
Cromihe
Wervern
Ce Crean & Supply Co
Quyeabe
Cleric Denounces Torrey Over Revivalist Criticism
London reports Rev Porhea Phillips vicar of Gorleston protests against Rev Reuben A Torrey of Chicago in letters to the papers. Phillips accuses Torrey of depravity and jaundiced life and warns women against allowing daughters to attend Torrey’s revival meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Porhea Philips
Gorleston
Brown Potter
Reuben A .Torrey
Chicago
Phillips
Torrey
Wolf Bounty Raised in County to 25 Dollars
County bounty increased to 25 dollars per wolf and 39 dollars for each seal. Farmers in sparsely settled southern Illinois suffer losses from wolves blamed on mirages and bold behavior.
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Houghton
Mick
Case to be tried soon in Rock Island
Attorney Frank A. Cooper prepares for a circuit court trial in Rock Island County. The case challenges a Rock Island ordinance requiring licenses for advertising and distributing, arguing it is unconstitutional and discriminates against interstate commerce. If decided for the defendant, the ruling could nullify the license provision affecting merchants in three cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Cooper
Rock Island
L. J. Wynes
G. Il. Wynes & Company
Frank ,A. Cooper
Shunning of Ralph Rose Prompts Ann Arbor Uncertainty
Ralph Tase known as the sensational shot putter remains absent from college town after trigger of Michigan board of control actions. Manager Baird and trainer Fitzpatrick report no knowledge of his whereabouts in New York. Michigan's conference committee may not reinstate Rose. hopes rise as indoor training starts with 60 hopefuls.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Ralph Tase
Miciligan Board of Control
Travier Fitzpatrick
Baird
Rose
New York
Michigan
Sai
Nichol
Hubbles
Garis
Eatin
Tness
Iad
Wis
Witch Witl
Hurdies
Brad Fusp
Igh Jucp
J. E. Raycrott
Chicago
Bird
Cam
Travis to Meet Lard in Golf Semi Final at Pinehurst
Washington golfer Willer J. Travis advances to a semi final at Pinehurst in the midwinter tournament, facing Alllen B. Lard of the Columbia Golf Club Washington along with George C. Dutton and Fownes Jr. of Pittsburg and Watertown. Lard carded 76 in the afternoon session while other matches endured brisk play as rain gave way to clear conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pinehurst
N.C. Jaz
Willer J. Travis
Len B. Lard
Columbia Golfelup
George C. Dutton
Valley Club
Fownes
Dutton
Gatley
Exhibition at Ames Ends in Auction Sale of Corn
Des Moines reports the interstate corn exhibition at Iowa Agricultural College Ames concluded with a lively auction. A single ear from Farragut bred by H E Ross sold for 11 dollars, four ears for the grand prize totaled 102 dollars, and a 21 ear was bought by J L Alexander of Chicago. The grand prize of 2000 dollars went to W E Johnson of Atherton Illinois.
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Ames
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Agricultural College
H. E. Ross
Farragut
J. L. Alexander
Chicago
Hlnois
W.E. Johnson
Atherr
Stone Prepares Speech on Campaign Expenses
Washington January 12 The Stone of Missouri argues for a speech on campaign finance and money in campaigns. He has been working on the address for several days and will deliver it at a local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Washington
Jdn
The
Brvint
Missouri
Arglary
Senator Stone
My Offer to Women A Dollar's Worth Free
An appeal offers Dr Shoop's Restorative with a no risk test to women, claiming thirty years of medical experience and nerve based causes of womanly weakness. It promises a full dollar bottle by ordering through a druggist, urging strangers to try without money or promises and includes book offers and related remedies.
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Jr. Shoop
Des
Femortee
Evite
Racine
Dr. Shoop
Dr Shoop
Wheat and livestock markets drift through a steady opening
Market reports show Dr Shoop, Chiengs, and Hl noting receipts of 12 000 bushels of wheat and 194 000 bushels of corn with hogs 33 000 head cattle 4 000 head and sheep 6 100 head arriving. Hog and cattle bids opened steady while later quotes reveal mixed results and a weaker hog market with light at 4.85 to 4.75 and good heavy near 4.45 to 4.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omabe
Kitsas
U.S Yanis
Eaton to Quit Senate Seat in Private Life
Milwaukee report states Senator Barney Eaton of Ibta city will resign from the senate to retire. Indicted Senator Hager may request a leave of absence. plans to vacate his seat face opposition from administration. Pea packing industry fears harm from Canadian thistle outbreak. Algon Pea Packing may suspend operations. Carnegie gift to Lawrence University discussed, and a local rescue tale follows with Mrs Clementson breaking hip after icy fall. Consul D McGinley’s funeral plans noted for Cedarburg and Saukville interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Jen
Madison
Barney Eaton
Ibta City
Senate
Hager
Teammhat
Exton
Bidison
Tui
Foi
Tme Quartes
Baron
United States
Mantrenot
Algon Pea Packing Company
Plaulz
Lawrence University
Robert Gumble
South Dakota
Andrew Carnegie
Gable
Cutghaman Otsen
H. E. Miles
George Clementson
Lanewater
Clementson
Fifth Judicial District
D. McGinley
Athens
Greece
Cedarburs
Saukville, Wie
Postage for Legislators Debated in Topeka Speech
In Topeka Kansas on January 13 the senate debated paying postage for each member with motions for $20 per member, sworn vouchers, or self payment. Amendments and substitutes were tabled and finally $20 per senator was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Jones
Norton
Young
Wilson
Adams
Mead
Mitchell
Pathos
Cowley
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Feservary Home
Auerochs
Athenaean Society
Unity
Carnival Camp
Ralph O. Roberts
M. H. Sexton
League
Valty Hall
Bow Company
Crescent Macaroni and Cracker Company
Dawson Indorses Sugar Factory
Onserver Sholtery
Mercury
B. W. Grove
Nebrich
Joséph D
Swifts Street
Wness
Pneumoni
Neberch
Redin
Sonkla Nehiteh
Sim
Josep, Iv
William
George
Nellie
Minne
Marguerite
St Anthony" Church
Davenport Ice Cream Co
Per Douay
Taerense
Ralph Rose
GIANT
Cel
Travis
Lard
Weite
Liverpool
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Pring
Ste
Aix
Boston
Chicaca News
Perera
Tuly Ss
Jan Toe Steet Deesan
Eaton
Stubbs
Shawnee
Stan
Rhone
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