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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
1
Local notes from Davenport and Rock Island report minor items: repairs and permissions granted for street works, upcoming social events, meetings of lodges and clubs, and visits by residents. Also noted are river traffic, weather-related notes, and community notices about weddings, real estate transfers, and a boating schedule.
Qua Petersen of 1907 West Second street suffered a severe lung hemorrhage yesterday afternoon after exertion on Mul street near Third. Ambulance carried him to Yuke's hospital where Dr. Lambach attended. he was feared near death but rallied by nightfall and rests easily this morning. Peterson is about 21, a linotype operator, son of Hans Peterson.
The Tel City Florists club met last evening at Julius Stuack's greenhouses in Moline. Theodore Ewoldt read an essay on carnations, Geo. Forber spoke on Poo Du Rosa lemon, and Adolph Herp and G. A. Boehm prepared talks on chrysanthemums. The group set the next meeting for the second Thursday in November at the Grinal Park Greenhouses.
A meeting and banquet of the Iowa and Illinois Central District Medical Association was held at the Harper House in Rock Island last evening. Dr Van Hoots of Chicago sent in a paper for entertainment. Dr Gilbert is president and Dr F Hy Must secretary. The gathering occurs every two months and the next meeting is slated for Davenport.
The Rock Island County court releases its trial list for the coming week. Monday includes Harper v Hol Singeworth and others, with cases from Suranet Co. and Mapes v Sperry. Tuesday presents Gillatt v Myrat and multiple dockets. Wednesday covers Premblay v Fidelity Loan Co and Kable v Gen Winans. Thursday features Blake and Murphy v Sisters of Visitation and others. Friday lists Dergolte and Meyer v Saunders among others. Judge Gest presides. morning session notes a divorce petition by Adaline Wilcox from James D. Wilcox of East Moline amid injunction to protect property and household effects.
The jury was selected in the Harney versus C. J. P. case, with opening statements delivered by attorney Frank Blythe and others. The panel includes Albert Clark Louis Dittmer P. M. Gil Inley John J. Nayveu Gus C. Mohr Franz Schmidt Frank Smarfield J Pollock J G Wolters G W Tyner.
Markets of America reports grain and livestock prices with arrivals. Hogs and cattle bid ranges shown for Chicago and Omaha markets, with week closing notes. New York stocks mix of energy and industrials cited, plus London and Liverpool opening and closing quotes for wheat and corn.
Whileh lodge No 477 K of F plans a dancing party on Friday evening October 21. Over two hundred invitations have been issued and many Rock Island residents expect to attend. Bleuer's orchestra provides music and a special car will depart for Rock Island at 2 o'clock.
At the end of a rally in Wlan last evening a youth presented George W. McCaskin with a large bouquet of flowers on behalf of several local residents amid the event’s closing moments.
Laur E. Wilson transfers lot to Mrs. Mary A. Allen in Sinnets Add Rock Island for 1060 dollars. J Woodin and C F Krueger transfer multiple lots in Wooin's Third Add Rock Island for 1400 dollars. Selvna W. Jones sells to P F G Pruessing lot 2 block 2 Allen 5. Webber's Add Moline sells for 2500 dollars. J Nielsen to Henry Fluegel lot in Rodman's Subdiv and Hale's Add Rock Island for 1 dollar. Charles Willhire sells to Saltie Walker lot 5 block 1 Wall Dickson's Add, Milan for 2 dollars.
The bank directors have waited two days for A Beutkein’s trial to be called. The trial was postponed twice and may occur tomorrow. if he does not appear, a $4,000 bond posted by his mother may be forfeited. Directors linger at the courthouse, awaiting word, with rumors placing Heathern in Chicago on business.
Columbus officials declare immunity from prosecution for anyone providing details of blackmail bribery or jury fixing as an ongoing probe connects a colored bar member Grisham Penwell with alleged jury tampering. The inquiry will extend to courthouse dealings and street railway franchise grants, with Democrats urging a thorough, nonpartisan investigation to uncover guilty parties regardless of status.
Pittsfield Berkshire obituary notes local figure David Harum dies aged about 109 years. Known as a sharp trader and gambler, he amassed a fortune estimated at 109000 through futures trading. A former galfer, he had a colorful history including violent incidents and time spent appealing to summer visitors.
In Lexington Kentucky on October 14 Judge Por key Hag granted an injunction restraining police from stopping angle hawks or public carriages on Sundays. Attorney Wallace Muir argued the services are needed by physicians and to meet trains and reporters. Police are enjoined from arresting them or stopping them on streets or carrying passengers for necessity or charity. This is the first injunction of its kind in the city, with prior restraining orders issued to newspapers and other stables.
In October 194 Ch airman of the Rockford business men's association committee, after visiting Chicago, returned with optimism that Rockford will host the next State Dairymen's association meeting. The secretary backs the bid and many committee members favor holding the event here. a formal announcement will follow within days.
Grand Island Nebraska October 14 After a long search Sheriff Taylor located Henry Dubrivsky charged with forging his father's name to mortgages. The family, already in the city, moved to settle the matter without prosecution. Officials note his limited business qualifications influenced the outcome and the settlement was arranged.
A two boat contraption called the Hip Mak traveled the Mississippi two weeks into a journey toward St Louis. L A Sign of St Paul built and sailed the craft with a companion. They reached Hook Island and Davenport as crowds gathered to watch the unique bicycle boat system propel the craft.
Carl Never died early this morning at his home in Slidridge aged four. Cause of death is listed as old age. He leaves two sons. Harkwigd Nissen of Enport has charge of the body. Interment at Ploe Hill Cemetery on West Third street.
A Windhoek dispatch reports Hendrik Witbooi, who led the rebellion a decade ago, has renewed warfare against the Germans in Southwest Africa. It is expected most Bottentot tribesmen will join the uprising, signaling renewed hostilities in the region.
L A Rose, longtime Davenport City School No 1 principal, is remembered in this city. He once led School No 1L and taught alongside Jos R Lane and Batyn Cameroon in the grammar room.
An unidentified man was found dead on Burlington tracks east of Fifth in Adams Nebraska. He was mid sized, well dressed, with torn abdomen and bruising suggesting he fell or was struck by train No. 122 last night. A partial clue named Lincoln resident J. C. Dawson on a card found with his clothes. The coroner may identify him from papers found in the clothing.
William J. Bryan will speak in Illinois from October 26 to 31 under the state Democratic committee. Chairman Mac Gilen announced the schedule with a Chicago meeting possible. A special train will transport Bryan, arranged by Meyer Harrison and secretary Labift, as the Chicago Great Western plans a new depot at Waterloo.
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