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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1904
Page
1
Diverse city notes on real estate, business openings, legal matters, public notices, and social happenings. Mentions a bankruptcy hearing for Dr. Miner, school board plans, K of F lodge activities, railroad improvements, and various changes of address and commerce across Davenport, Rock Island, and surrounding towns.
Bethany Home association held a regular meeting at Mrs. Captain Bennett Moline's home. Reports showed the home in prosperous condition and rummage sale proceeds totaled 583.62 with expenses 80, leaving 503.63. Additional sums from organs and rubber sales bring in further income. the fete fund contribution was reported as 24 to the good. The Bethany Home in South Rock Island cares for homeless and delinquent children.
In Davenport deeds were filed showing WC Putneni and A B VanderVoor notarizing a warranty deed to Cray Joao for 1400 dollars for the west 34 feet of lot 2 in block 52 LeClaire second addition Davenport. John G Hinrichs and wife deed to Philip Degen Sr for 2500 dollars part of lots 5 and 6 in block 16 Mitchell's third addition Davenport. Henry Wiese deeds to Joseph Merritt for 754 dollars for 4 in block 4 Wiese Grand avenue addition Davenport. A F Cover and wife deed to Jes T Casey for 4900 dollars the east 39 feet of lot 12 and west 6 feet of lot 11 in block 2 Cutter Kirkwood boulevard addition Davenport.
A decree has been signed by Judge House in the case of John Schickle Christian Forst et al, ruling in favor of the plaintiff. The details specify a formal judgment, with the court action affecting the parties named.
Hendon reports this morning that Lady Curzon is not so well.
The Davenport Star urges immediate provision of a modern snow and hose wagon. It warns that current reel wagons and aging units hinder response, urging a locally built, supervised wagon to prevent setbacks during serious fires and ensure reliable equipment.
The state of Towa versus Peter Rusaki was heard this afternoon in Justice Hall’s court. Davenport presided on a venue change from Justice Hoddewig’s court. The case is the well known shoe shining booth dispute involving several Greeks with B. M. Sharon for the state and J A Healey for the defendant.
Thomas J McCarthy and Ella T Martinville of Davenport were issued a license to marry. Frederick F Vedder and Susan T Torey were granted a license. Qhas W Hill and Adeline James received a license.
Telegraph and Times correspondents relay conflicting updates on Port Arthur. Russian forces under Stackelberg hold Mukden with about thirty thousand troops while Japanese scouts clash near Liaoyang. Reports claim a Russian blockaded warship escaped Port Arthur and that Japanese assaults near Tumendza faced heavy resistance.
The article profiles Elder Magee long-serving presiding elder in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It details church constructions and remodels under his term including Sheil Rock Kensett Rodi's Siding Coldwater Aredale and Dougherty sites with costs from 2000 to 6500 dollars. It notes Methodist shifts in the region and Magee plans to return to pastorship and mourns his mother’s passing.
An old advertisement promotes Cure A Cole in One Day tablets with the claim of a swift cure. It notes retail price and states E. W. Grave’s signature on each box, possibly implying authenticity. The ad targets druggists and mentions money refund terms.
Republicans in the First ward plan a flag raising at Fourth and Cedar streets tonight with a large crowd expected. Speakers A W Haemann, F D Letts and H J Adams will address attendees after the flag is raised at o'clock. The event marks the second such rally in the city, the first having been at Sixteenth and Harrison. Also, Speaker Cannon Jeff Clinton travels from Winona to Minneapolis tonight then Wisconsin on Thursday for further speeches.
Father Lambert spoke to a crowded audience at Sacred Heart Cathedral on the topic Hell. He delivered an engaging sermon attracting many listeners who filled the church to hear his discourse on the subject.
Washington reports little improvement in Post Master General Payne condition. By 9 30 physicians Osler Rixey Wingruder and Grayson noted his heart action very feeble and grave. Roosevelt visited the naval apartments as a keeper of affairs.
Frederick Auguste Bertholdi, noted sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, died in Paris this morning of tuberculosis after illness dating from May.
Markets of America reports Liverpool opening cables lower on wheat and mixed receipts. Chicago hogs and cattle opened steady with bids around 5 to 9.60 and 5.85 to 6.10, while Liverpool close and futures show varied prices. Primary receipts and exports for wheat, corn, oats, and oats indicate ongoing supply shifts and price movement across major exchanges in New York Chicago and Minneapolis.
Palo Alto October 4 Fairbanks spoke at 8 am to about fifteen Stanford University students and citizens on the nation's prosperity. A drive to the university and a reception by Phi Gamma Delta followed. Tonight meetings are planned in San Jose Livermore Stockton and Sacramento.
Mrs Henry Saelens aged 66 died yesterday at South Rock Island from drops. Funeral is tomorrow at Sacred Heart church with burial at Calvary cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters and three sons. Heinrich Kniegge died yesterday at county hospital after a long illness aged OL. Funeral Thursday at 2 from Nissen Haetwig undertakers. Interment at Fairmount. Survived by son Conrad Kniegge of 4692 South Street Davenport. Private funeral Thursday.
In St Bowis a painter Jacob Bass aged 45 fell 209 feet from a smoke stack as his tackle broke. In sight of a crowd he crashed onto the stone pavement near Fourth and Poplar streets and died on the operating table at the city hospital.
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