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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1904

Page

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News Notes of Three Cities Dentists and Delights

News notes from Davenport and nearby: local licenses issued for marriages including Will White and Carrie Anderson, Carl White and Apna Dad, and Thomas Jordson with Murr Parser. Panic clearings totaled $298,382 vs $260,900 last year. Local business updates include Nagel’s Art store, Agtuson’s Millinery opening, and drugstore plans. A fatal accident in Moline is reported with inquest verdict of accidental death. community events and society notes fill the rest.

S.J. Evans Brady E. J. Dougherty Wate Teit St. Lous Julsa Carl White Apna Davenport Nagel West Fourth Street Thomas Jordson Rock Island Murr Parser Stockton R. Plabe Williams C. A. Coll Chico Iny Shenango China Company Republican Nels August Anderson Moline T11 Sophie Peterson Sting Fairmount William H. Won Mary E. Donsdldson Binck Geo. S. Slain State of Iowa Twne James Troy Third and Barksop Streets Tri-City Nailway Coe Harrison Street Burtington Qsterhouse Soliers Phoenix Temple Rathbond Columbia Hat Clinton St James A. G. Ywith A. G. Smith, Jr M. Elven Robert Ralke

Pullman Employees Returning as Unions Remain Unrecognized

Pullman car works reopened this morning and began taking back 1,000 employees after weeks of shutdown. Management said unions were not recognized, with about five thousand still out and to be taken back gradually.

CAR Works Chicago Pullman Car Works Mor Ani Tok

Special Meeting Today On High School Bond Contract

The school board will hold two special meetings today to decide on approving a bond for Contractor Walters, builder of the new high school. If approved, construction will start immediately. Decisions on pupil placement at the Griswald Building will also be made at this session.

Walters Griswald Sftrrness

Taken Up In Ambulance To St Lukes Hospital

John Stoften was taken by ambulance to St Lukes hospital with reports stating he is very sick.

John Stoften St. Lukes Hospital

Local Obituaries in Davenport Area Face Oakdale Interments

Multiple notices report deaths of Charles Buchy Martha Murray Michael Leemey Mrs Mary Gitt Herman L Tonn and George Mueller. Ages and origins vary with Ohio and Rock Island ties. Funerals held at Boies undertakers homes Oakdale and St Marguerite cemeteries with interments noted. Funeral masses and private services cited.

Buchy Charles County Hospital Ohio Boies Undertakins Rooms Oakdaly Murray Martha Curdling J. BE. Murray Davenport Harrison Leemey Michael Boies Oakdale Cemetery Clinton Intirmay Tonn Herman L South Rock Island Herman L. Tonn Lilliam Tonovan Charles H Fred J Arthur JC Herbert L Walter Ton Mueller George George Mueller Twenty-ninth Street Rock Island

Twenty Third Annual Report Of Contributions

The twenty third annual report of the collection for the support of the ecclesiastical students of Davenport has been issued. The executive list of contributors for the past year is included. The Davenport case takes in a great many of the larger towns of the state, and the total contributions amount to $4 299.93.

Davenport

Rock Island Store Reported Broken Into on Saturday Night

Rogers & Company of Rock Island proprietors of nth Park grocery store reported to the Rock Island police this afternoon that their store had been broken into Saturday night and robbed. The amount of loss has not been ascertained yet.

Rogers & Company Rock Island Nth Park Grocery Thirtieth Avenue

Payne Rest Clears As President Visits Patient

On October 3 the president visited Payne at his apartments and announced to reporters there has been considerable improvement since the morning. Dr MacGruder said Payne could maintain the present condition for twenty four hours and strong hopes were held for his recovery. A bulletin noted Payne retained nourishment and was resting easily.

Deere & Go Moline Lodge Okerburg Kerus Soree Maade Jesse Herman Milter Mo Ilne Erouelug Moline Lta Molluz Payne St

Licenses Granted to Marry in Fulton Area

Herbert Lawler Lerfer sued to wed Wally Louise J Roeder. Clair St Metcalé receives license to marry Netti M Ward. Groom resides Chicago bride Fulton AL Gustave FL Johnson and Josephine FP Sennett granted 41 license to marry.

Herbert Lawler Lerfer Wally Louise J Roeder Clair St

Four men fined for fast driving on Sunday

Berl, Nelson, Charles Brown and Clarence Brown were fined 31 each and costs this morning by Judge Pinger for just driving. They paid.

Berl, Nelson Charles Brown Clarence Brown Pinger

Milk supply disruption grounds Lexington liquor ban

In Lexington Kentucky authorities arrested sixteen bookkeepers, a manager, two druggists, a harbor, and power plant operators for violating the Sunday closing ordinance. Ex Alder man C B Lowry plans a $10,000 damage suit over milk wagons halted to care for his two ill children. No cigars, drinks, bread, ice, milk, or milk sales allowed. restaurants failed to serve beer or wine and hotels limited access as the city, famed for gambling, enforces a strict Sunday rule.

Lexingum Ock Mikmen, Ly Armour Harber Electric Light Company Aldermaon C. B. Lowry Lowry

Keeps of Iowas Record Wins Second Prize at St Louis

Keeps of Iowa's Record of Willamaburg Pennsylvania won second prize in a world farm literary contest held in St Louis. The event recognized Jefferson Guarda. The announcement mentions Montgomery in association with the contest.

Iowa Montgomery Pike Williemsburg Willamaburg St. Louis Montgomery Jeferson Guarda

Choose Officers for Husking Bee at Big Contest

A joint husking bee between the Woodmen of the World and the Mystic Tollers will feature Mut Wollon, the champion husker, as a guest to husk against rivals or time. Committees from both groups named officers, executives, and reception organizers, with Mayor Harry Phillips and officials serving as judges.

United States Mystic Towers Dr. T. Lindsey D. N. Albaugh Marty Morris W. GC. L. Thompson W. H.anthony Mystic Toilets Geo JL Stromberg J. C. Jacoby Warren Pope Ans Alicn Jack D.C. Worthen T. Lindley Rev. Stromberg Ty Ive Clarke C. T. Lindlay Stromberg W. H. Anthony Abbie Worthen Harry Morris And J. B. Jones WC. Be Thompson J. W. Phormas Ivan Pusley Ed. Pluss Ray Sheer Ma Pieper Frances [Petrie Lena Pope Harry McFarland W. T. Bird F. D. Letts W. Scott Isidore Nagel Louis Curstens Jerry Green J. P. Eagal G. E. Porter J. Hadertont Dan B. Hore Clendenin Paul McSteen J. B. Richardson Isaae Rothschild P. Sadter J.C. Buncan C. F. Blakemore J. B. Dutcher Chas. Murray J. E. Helmick J. A. DeArmand O. G. Murrey Emil Silbers

People’s Steam Laundry Curtain Cleaning Ad

An old-style ad claims to repair and clean lace curtains, promising the least satisfaction and returning items 94 years older, showcasing the shop at 195 East Third Street with phone number 48. The misspelled copy emphasizes quick service and confidence in workmanship.

Peopla’s Steam Laundry East Third Street

Joseph G Cannon Heads to Clinton for Speech Tour

Joseph G Cannon leaves for Clinton today to speak this evening at a large rally. En route he will address events in Valley City Leolaire and Princeton. The plan for tomorrow night includes a gathering at Fourth and Cedar with A W Hamann F D Letts and H D Artemis as speakers as Republicans push active campaign efforts.

Joseph G. Cannon Clinton Valley City LeGlaire Princeton Duncen Fourth and Cedar Streets A. W. Hamann F. D. Letts H. D. Artemis

Bad Boys of Rock Island Charged with Opening Car

Vernié Anchor, John Nelson, Eddie Evans and others are charged after allegedly stealing two jacks of coffee and lard from a Great Northern and Pacific car in Rock Island this morning. The trio were arrested and will have a hearing today. A missing wheel reported by Miss Wichstrom of 1129 Tenth Avenue, Rock Island, was taken from Nineteenth Street between Third and Fourth Avenues on Saturday afternoon. the wheel had a red stripe.

Salvation Army Cuas John Ror Driffel Robert Cloudas Albert Lenz Louis John Ohlweiler, Jr Rock Island Hubbard Isj Sue John Bradsly Maggie O'Connor Reels Island Rose Block Central Union Telephone Company Aid C&jerge A F. C. van Galder Aurile Dadeburo St. Louis Congress of Woodmen Seventh Ward Republcan Club Old Book Concern Rock Island Wood E. A. Pathenberg A. R. Talbott Mackinie Vernié John Nelson Eddie Evans

Rock Island Vets Meet In Davenport Event

A large delegation of veterans from Ford Post and G. A. R. Rock Island joined August Wentz Post in Davenport last Saturday night for a veterans gathering.

Ford Post G. A. RB Rock Istanc Mat August Wentz Davenport

Workers Walk Out Over Fare Increase at Rock Island Shop

A Saturday meeting of Rock Island East Moline shop workers led to a two hour discussion and a subsequent four resolution action. A committee will confer with the Rock Island management to seek revocation of the fare order. About ninety employees quit rather than comply with new conditions.

Rock Moline Turnerbak Rock Island Wirh Carny Weir

Markets of America reports mixed grain and live stock prices

Special to the Star from HW. J Toher & Co. show receipts today for wheat, oats, and corn with cattle and hog markets steady to lower. Cattle and sheep prices vary by class, while rail and Chicago market quotes reflect broader grain movements and futures.

HW. J. Toher & Co Main Street Davenport Telepone North Chicago Texas Cattie Liverpool Calcago Duluth Texport Alec

Kentucky Methodists to Continue Colleges in Ashland and Barbourville

Barbourville and Ashland colleges will continue under the Kentucky Methodist conference. The board approved several appropriations to finish a new dormitory, retire debt, fund $2,700 for the current school year, and hire a traveler to recruit students. The dormitory, costing about $10,000, is to be completed by year’s start, and Ashland will operate with a commercial department similar to nearby Talon College.

Barbouraville Kentucky Methodist Conference Ti Wis Ashland Tae Ashland Ae Talon Collage Lave

Divorce Case And Juror Selection In Progress

A divorce case between Frank H Johnson and Maud Johnson was continued due to a missing witness after a brief court appearance. In Boott County District Court the trial of A G Huggard versus Glucose Sugar Refining Company began with jury selection expected to occupy most of the day. Ely Bush represent plaintiffs, Murphy Susemihl and Cook Dodge for defendants. W G Mott, a colored attorney, appeared for the plaintiff.

A. G. Huggard Glucose Sugar Refining Company Boott Ely & Bush Plainers Murphy & Susemihl Cook & Dodge Plaintf Frank H. Tohoson Maud Johnson District Court W. G. Mott

Wigs and wigmakers mark theatrical life across nations

A feature on Dodson and his 465 wig collection shows wigs from New York London Paris and Bertin. It highlights makers Richards Clarkson and others, notes Richards refused wigs for ordinary actors, and recalls Clarkson as a renowned windor castle wigmaker. The piece touches on snake skins in Australia and general fashion uses for animal goods.

E Dodson New York London Paris Bertin Lot Hernery Meyer Hepner Clarkson Fox Last Bus Dodson Laws Richards Hhu Clarkeon Windsor Castle Tree Chirkyoo Dodsen Tnt Windgor Castle Beatrice Mr. Dodson Mr. Dofcon American Theatrical Institutea Australia Falls Ict

Couldn't Part With Mustache Motuinimedia Scene

A whimsical account recalls a group of inmates debating shaving their facial hair to keep wives content. The criminalist Dt mutz notes the protest, while Milly is allowed to retain hers.

Motuinimedia Dt Mutz

Naval mining station site hearing set for November 14

Washington October 3 Chin will get another chance to present her claim on the proposed naval mining station to be located on the Great Lakes. A final board meeting is planned for November 14 with hearings for anyone desiring to speak. Pennsylvania lawmakers push for Erie as the site while Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota may also be represented.

Washington Chin Great Aulies Pennsylvania Erie Knox Bates Ige Wisconsin M Nnis Ohio Roosevelt

Corn Spi­rovment in Throat Shocks Vermilion Child

Surgeons at St Joseph hospital in Sioux City opened the throat of Mitle Henrietta Hendrickson of Vermilion South Dakota and found a corn grain lodged there that had sprouted with tiny sprouts shooting from it. The child had swallowed the grain weeks earlier and the attempt to remove it failed until the operation at the hospital.

Sioux City Mitle Henrietta Hendrickson

Two Iowa Thieves Caught After Hot Chase

Johnson son, an old-time burglar, and John Emerson were captured after a chase in Iowa City. They broke into Abrams shoe store, were examined briefly, and are jailed pending grand jury meeting.

Iowa City Johnson John Emerson Abrams Shoe

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