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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
5
Arthur Jans sued dairyman John EL Nissen for 97.02 after an incident with a horse kicked Jans, breaking teeth. The court awarded Jans 8.67, while Nissen was awarded 3.87 against Jans. The trial noted Jans earned 11.33 of an implied 20 wage claim.
Chicago based Troubadours Grand Concert Company will perform in Davenport under fraternity auspices with Emily L. Miller as humorist. The event is planned for the near future, announced by HL Giffen on behalf of the company.
Henry Auerochs and Charles Heeney assaulted RA Payne, a city hall janitor, in the hall around 10 36 today. The fight ended with police arresting the two white assailants who face a police court hearing tomorrow. Auerochs faces possible indictment for alleged diamond theft from a ring.
Representatives of the Davenport Beet Sugar company will meet with Bettendorf farmers and chiefs tonight to discuss the beet sugar industry. Mollue delegates from implement companies will describe cultivating and harvesting machines. A large attendance is expected at Fillion's Hall Bettendorf.
The district court in Davenport division Davenport town will hear the matter James J Boyle vs Armour Co. Cook and Noda filed the motion with A F McGuirk attorney for the plaintiff accepting service of notice of the motion.
A crowded patics court heard multiple vagrancy cases. Defendants faced brief jail terms or investigations, with sentences ranging from five to ten days for offenses including selling without a license and fighting, while others awaited further police action.
The Davenport Turngemeinde held its regular monthly meeting at Turner hall with Gustav Donald presiding. Six new candidates were announced for membership. four were accepted by ballet, Bergstrom Henry Hasselbarth Henry Tri mor and Fred Kartsch, J. Rive E. Wagner and WW. Bergstrom were made members through greeting by the band. The group voted to send greetings to Bernhard Krohn in California, a member for forty seven years, who left without a farewell. By-laws were revised and read. The finance committee reported financials. A memorial session honored Carl Reinholdt Hermann Reinholdt and Heats Biumm.
Davenport Lodge No. 219 will hold its regular meeting in the G A R this evening. State Manager M T DeWoody will be present to install officers with the degree team assisting. It is probable that DeWoody will make an address during the evening.
Judge Bollinger rendered a decision in favor of Horace G Cowell and others in a suit against Susan Noel and others. All defendants except Goddard were in default. Goddard's case will be continued. The ruling was issued today in district court.
James A Porter, a farmer living west of Davenport, enters bankruptcy proceedings in Des Moines. The petition lists unsecured creditors totaling about 4,020.50 with a claim of 2,907, offset by 500 as exempt. Secured debts, including preferred creditors, reach 1,442 with property security valued at 2,570.
Articles filed with Scott county recorder establish Henry Dunker Plumbing & Heating as a new firm with 350 shares at 1000 each and a 35000 capital. The company will operate for twenty years, take over former Henry Dunker & Co business at 444 and 416 West Third, and be run by a board of directors including Henry Dunker Jr, Le Darker, and Nettie Dunker with officers Dunker Jr as president and GM and Nettie Dunker as secretary treasurer.
Bishop T N Morrison will travel to Des Moines to preach Sunday evening at St Mark's church at 7 30 o'clock with Bishop Brewer of Montana. In the morning he and Bishop Brewer will conduct services at St Paul's Episcopal church and confirm a class there at 10 o'clock. An excellent photo lithograph of Bishop Morrison appeared in the Register and Leader of Des Moines on Thursday morning.
A clerk transcript from Marshalltown Iowa records a judgment where Jacob G. Housmen was awarded 175 dollars plus costs against FF Hovath Jujius Eckhardt and George A Eckmin. Judge Q W Burnburna presided in the district court.
Members of Davenport Savings Bank celebrate Anthony Burdick for long service as president since 1887. The testimonial lauds his leadership, bank growth, capital increases, and steady directors' harmony while noting his retirement from the presidency and continued board membership.
At the Armory Davenport high school basketball hosts Hansen Military School Fulton Ind in the main game while Turners meet in a secondary contest. Expected starters for Davenport include Otto at center and Hinrichsen at guard with Holbrook and Lemon at forward. The girls team also plays Augustane College of Rock Island with Morgan at center and Moffatt and Namler at forwards.
Perth and Westphal secured a permit to rebuild the Dixwell hotel on Dixwell Hotwell and Chussen streets at a cost of 859 dollars after a recent fire. The fire-caused damage will be covered by the insurance company.
Wisconsin Governor La Follette urges state action to curb railroad abuses citing higher Wisconsin rates versus Illinois and Iowa, calls for a state railroad commission with broad powers, stricter anti trust and lobbying laws, securities oversight, and adoption of new title transfer and safety measures to protect the public and ensure fair rates and service.
Joseph Dunnill filed in district court against Mary E. Fessler seeking damages for an alleged assault with a broom, shovel, and iron coal shovel on January date. He claims medical bills and expenses totaling about $1,000 and brings costs of the suit, with attorney S. M. Ashby reportedly ill and en route to recovery in Tacovery.
W C Putnam is again named president of Oakdale Cemetery Co with C A Mast reporting a $519,095.93 shortage. New three year directors are E B Gook F H Miller Oswald Schuldt. Officers elected include Putnam president Richardson treasurer Watts secretary. Mast audited S F Smith shortage at $30,695.02 while assets total $27,499.45 with year receipts $41 and disbursements $76.93.
Alderman Eckhardt and Pred Vole have purchased the barber shop on West Third Street from A. Laschontsky UD. Possession will be on Monday. Vole will run the new shop while Eckhardt stays at the old stand on East Third Street near Perry. Sale negotiated through Hornby and Robt agency.
The L. & Card club held its annual outing at Grand Island with 23 members and guests. An elaborate dinner followed, and the first meeting of the season featured officer elections: President Fred B. Sharan, Vice President Mrs Harmag Witten, Secretary William Joens, Treasurer Mrs A F McGuirk. Progressive cinch and prize winners filled the evening.
The defendant seeks security for costs claiming strength of its case and asking the court to insure payment if the plaintiff wins. The action is Wilfred P Hall versus the D R and N W Railway Company. The request aims to cover costs to deter nonpayment if judgment goes against the plaintiff.
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