Poor Widow Loses Suit Against Bank
A widow, Mrs. Sarah Lemon, failed to secure her share of dividends after the Sigourney Savings Bank failed. She claimed funds deposited by her were still in the bank, but receivers argued the money rested with Utterbach and the estate. the jury ruled for the receivers, leaving her without recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gigourney
Jy. Ovi
Inia
Sarah Lemom
Sigourmer Savings Bank
Jemen
Chicago
Guerback
Utterbach
Lemon
Bir
Utterback
Bork
Hke
Tha
Gourin
Thierdack
Race issue feared by missionary group in Des Moines
In Des Moines the Ammort missionary association heard EB B Dabois of Atlanta claim education of the ambitious Negro youth threatens class and racial hierarchies. He called the greatest U.S. crime stealing privileges by the affluent, urging white supremacy and social order. Rev Washington Gladden resigned as association president to assume moderator duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gut
Missionary Association
B. Dabois
Atlanta
Wiliversity
Tego Shudeot
United States
Washington Gladden
Association
Hobart Officials Indicted Over City Misconduct
A Hobart grand jury indicted Fallon H. P. McGuire city attorney and several officials including George Ratliff and J. C. Barris for collusion in city fine collection and improper actions. The panel urged removal from office as part of a drive by the Law and Order alliance to curb officials’ wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lywina
Olen
Kinne County
Hobart Eity
Fallon H. P. McGuire
Etty
Wakenees
George Ratliff
J. CG. Barris
Martin
Stret
Comuite- Bioner
Twick
Law and Order Bargany
Hobart
Money for Endowment Drive At Methodist Church
In Mt Pleasant Iowa on October 2 a sermon at the Methodist church urged a temporary annual fund of 36000 for six years to prevent debt growth and pave the way for endowment money. Dr Haucher seeks 040 subscribers in Methodist bounds to give 10 dollars yearly for six years. Committees have drafted the plan and aim for twenty subscriptions in Att. Meant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Methodist Church
LW. UL
Haucher
James McGregor Dead in Kansas City Hospital
James McGregor died Friday after an operation for cancer at a Kansas City hospital. He was raised in Newton and was the brother of ACS. The report notes he died following the procedure and mentions Mr Tee Brawn in connection with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
James Mc Gregor
Kansas City
Acs
McGregor
Tee Brawn
Probate notices and bonds in Rock Island estate matters
In Rock Island probate matters several estates are referenced. Bonds for John T Shields and Frank Krucke are approved. letters testamentary issued to executors. notices of petition for probate filed. hearings set for November 18 1904. heirs to be notified by publication in the county newspaper. proofs of heirship and final reports filed for multiple estates including Mary Griffin Frank Scheible Eden Welch Peter Lark and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eestate
Mary Griffin
John T. Shields
Siistate
S Tate
Mary Genghl
Frank D. Scheible
Will Teken
Frank Mracke
John Foehe
Pothlun
Ang Iileg
Eaid
Frank Krucke
John Roehr
Suici Ws
Eden Welch
Ruckleland County
Ilinois
Peter Lark
Knights of Columbus Initiation Plans and Banquet Set
Regular meeting selects new members and supporters for Davenport and nearby councils. Judge Wade invited to speak at banquet with speakers to be announced. initiation ceremonies planned for Masonica Temple and a large event at the outing park. Committees appointed for executive banquet reception and concert dance with community councils from Davenport Rock Island Iowa City Cedar Rapids Canton included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loroy Cowneil
Knights of Columbus
Columbian Hall
Davenport
Masonica Temple
Jude Wade
Larscomune
F. FL Ballizan
F. J. Lewis
Roy P. Kerker
T. C. Carroll
George D. Durnin
B.F. McCantay
Thomas Bueck- Alpens
Arnould
James Bree
John Naven
W J. Clancy
Steals From Insane Asylum in St. Joseph
John Stadlman, 18 year chief cook at Hospital for the Insane No. 2, confessed to systematic thefts from the asylum storehouse. A wagonload of plunder was recovered from his home and taken to the Central police station. Stadlman admitted taking small amounts over time, meriting petty larceny charges rather than a heavier offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
John Stadlman
Cool
Hospital For
Cotibs
Stadlman
Asylum
Pelly Larteny
Death report mixup in Terrell misstates Hodges death
A Terrell telegraph item clarifies a death mixup where Ben Hodges of Peters Shoe Company and Fair Store proprietors was misreported as dead. The correct deceased was Hodges’ wife, Annoyance Hodges, with confusion traced to a mistaken name in a wagering illness notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrel, Tex
Ben Hodges
Peters Shoe’ Company
St. Louis
Terrell
Hodgea
Hodges
Logans Chosen Moderator By Synod Members
In Hook Island the Presbyterian Synod opened with Rev. Thomas Logan Legeet chosen moderator succeeding Rev. Edgar Wilkases. Dr Marquis declined moderator, and Logan, a Western Theological seminary graduate born in Pittsburgh, received a ceremonial gav el from Lincoln's Yard. About 249 commissioners attended as Dr Williams delivered the principal address urging divine blessing for enlargement and protection in expansion across church and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Synod
Hook Island
Thomas DB. Legeet
First Presbyterian Church
Springfisld
Edgar 3. Wilkases
Peoria
Broadway Churen
W. S. Marquis
Logan
Western Theological Seminary of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Williamiz
Abrkam Lincolays Yard
Springfield
Fret
Titterington
Cheirmer
Ralph Haveretick
G. A
H. McCundgiees
H. B. Hayden
D. Taylor
Wirt Taylor
C. Blakeales
W. DB. McIntyre
William Rech
Marquis
William
Jaden
Israel
Anid
Io Church
Kingdom of Christ
Christ
Azid
China
Japan
England
Russia
Lobishine
Ameka
Philinpiie Islands
Serfprurse
Judge Wade Discusses Trusts at Buffalo
Democrats in Buffalo last evening debated the trusts and the stance by AL F. Dawson. Attendance was good and Wade noted that $590,000 has been found by Congress for investigations into trusts, a point the party emphasizes as lacking progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Wade
AT Buffalo
AL F. Dawson
Buffalo
atention_ dodge
Wade
Congress
Deeds Filed in Office of County Recorder
Deeds filed yesterday in Scott county include Lizzie M. McCleary and husband transferring to William Moersch for 2500 on parts of lots 15 and 46 in Summit Park, and Hermann Brahms to Henry Brahms Sr for 1000 in Gilbert's First addition. Also Adolph Plagmaen assigns undivided half of a parcel in West Part Second addition to Tabante Plagmiann for 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waranty
County Recorder
Scott County
Lizzie M. McCleary
William Moersch
Summit Park
Chris Brahms
Henry Brahma, Sr
Gilbert
Lilficathal
New Boitondort
Adolph Plagmaen
Lasbard
Grantee
Tabante Plagmiann
Industrial Home fair prepares with new season ticket
The Industrial Home association plans its big fall fair at Armory hall from November 28 to December. A season ticket priced at 50 cents covers six admissions and a chance on three prizes. Proceeds aim to pay off indebtedness on the Sixth street home, with labor groups and volunteers asked to support the effort. Ed Van Pelt will auction remaining goods on the final night, and space is available for city merchants to exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industria Hime Association
Tarions Fair
Uggs
Sallie Ases
Dac
Sfi
Armory
Sixth Street
Uish
Industrial Home Association
Ed van Pelt
Rumored sinking of liner near Spanish coast endangers thousands
Report reaching here claims the Cunard liner Altonia went down off the Spanish coast. The Mitonia with 3,200 emigrants aboard is said to have perished in a severe storm, but confirmation is lacking. Details are unconfirmed and unfold as rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunagt
Altonia
Cimard Line
Mitonia
Strions
Dramatic Bird Center Opens at Burts with Comedy Drama
The Bird Center, a new comedy drama inspired by Atc Cutebeen cartoons, debuts at the Burts this evening with an excellent company. Chicago critics have been harsh, but the play is expected to rank with current stage works. Also on the bill is McAvoy in A Chinese Honeymoon, featuring smart costumes and a notable afternoon gown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Center
Chicago
Resion McAvoy
Miss McAvoy
Davenport
I . Fi
Board of Health
Clip Hall
Stoecks
Fort and Water Company
Baye
Elty
de. Stoceks
Tom
United States
Burden Ued
Chicago Record-Herald
Tin Davenport Water Copany
Stoscks
Danatiae
Water Company
Donahue
Staecks
TW. Hy Munchadt
Evers
Phillias
Riot at South Bend dance hall ends in fatal shooting
In South Bend on October 10 a riot at a dance hall began over a waltz involving John Motier and Miss Nemoth Forkas. Motier was fatally shot, and another man received a bullet wound in the knee during the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend. Ing
John Motier
Nemoth
Ink Forkas
Waa
Motika
Davenport Board Probes Water Scare and Reporter Role
Davenport officials debated a water scare sparked by reports of contamination. Dr Stoecks blamed reporters for alarm while defending the water supply and outlining conditions for danger thresholds and future warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoecks
Agreement on sewer access at Rush estate estate
An agreement was received from the Rush estate to install a closet on the estate at Buse Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Buse Davenport
Judge Gest Docket Orders Seeps Through 1868 Law Case Notes
Judge Gest enters orders on his docket in a Del. 1868 session. Cases include Lydia Gittapp vs Myre A Smith with a jury sworn and progress in trial, Bennuets vs Preferred Accident Insurance, appeal by defendant with suit dismissed at plaintiff's cost, Rutledge vs Swift Co demurrer to declaration and general issue filed, Coleman vs Troop Darling Co with master's report, and Trest trustee vs Martin to set aside deed plus tax and solicitor fees discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gest
Del
Lydia Gittapp
Myre A
Chancery
Coleman
Troop
Darling Company
Bill Master
Trest
Martin
Munstey
Men Withdraw Pleas in Steamboat Insurance Conspiracy Case
Trento New York Oct 17 H Stone F R Quintard Charles Russ and James Russ indicted for conspiring to prejudice the government in steamboat inspection laws selling life preservers withdrew their pleas of guilty. Hearing date for demurrer not yet fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trento
N.T
Stone F. R Quintard
Charles 7. Russ
James Russ
Pythian Knights Contest Narrows Ballot in Peoria
In Peoria Alabama the Pythian Knights grand lodge contest narrows to Mr Jewett of Lincoln and F M Burrowgns of Cibo Ohas for supreme representative. L Ritter of Murpayhore is expected to be re elected trustee as banquet attendance becomes the largest gathering of Pythians in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Grand Lodge
Kelishts
Pythias
Jfor
Mr. Jewett
Lincoln
F. M. Burrowgns
Cibo Ohas
L. Ritter
Murpayhore
Pythiaas
Grain Route Shortened by Hudson Bay Expedition
An officer in charge of the Comadiar government Hudson Bay expedition reports a shortened grain route between western Canada and England by 3,406 miles over four months. Rivers draining into Hudson Bay teem with salmon of finest quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Comadiar
Hudson Bay
Ciada
England
Sinto
Woman Discovers New Variable Star in Cambridge
Miss Henrietta Leavitt of Harvard Observatory has identified a new Algol type variable star. The star lies in the Serpens region and the variability was recorded on photographic plates. A rare find, highlighting Leavitt’s notable contribution to astronomy. Mrs Austin's Pancake Flory advert follows on the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Misa
Henrietta I Leavitt
Harvard Astrononical Staff
Miss Leavitt
Sazitarius
Public notice on Davenport street improvements plan
Official notice states city commissioners will assess and pay for street improvements on properties in Davenport. The plan aims to inspect premises and hear complaints objections or arguments from affected owners and others. Meeting details reference a location in Davenport in County and Town descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devenport
Davenport
Eag
Stott County
North
Central Park
Nervons
Auch Improvements
Ae Sy Martin
Gace Nabseedt
Iowa
Ruth Taylor Injured In Fall From Third Story Window
Ruth Taylor, 62, sustained injuries after falling forty feet from a third story window at her home 446 South Broadway in St Louis on October 19. The mishap occurred when her dress snagged on a window sash, causing her to fall to the sidewalk below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Ruth Taylor
South Broadway
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Hall & Martin
Buth
W. U
James M’gregor
WM. Joens
HE Hatter
Brady St
Rock Island
Bins
Dorms Council
Claus Groth
Davenport Military Bang
St. Joseph Institution
Terrell, Tex
Holaubarn
Thomas Logan
SYNOD
Btade Presbyterian Synod
Rook Island
DR. Williams
Divine
Ovdusterial
OLUB
Tron. Hite Preservers
Fimp
Pythian
Biruggie
Supreme Representative
Canadéds
Leavitt
Harvard Astronomical ‘Staff
Bpcehie
Benjamin Franklin
Chas, Schick
Korat Street
Epyogy Balluff & Snider
Main Street
Little Bros
Brady Street
Tri-City Heating and Supply Co
HL Hender
Business Agant
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