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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
3
A Davenport socialist meeting at Ehler's Hall on Weet Paird Street drew about thirty attendees. Chas Sndesson presided as chairman. speakers argued that socialism meets all life needs and criticized lawyers who serve paying clients while defending the wrong.
A cold night drew a sizable crowd of local voters along Third Avenue and Seventh Street in Rock Island's West End. Speakers included Judge E. E. Parmenter introducing J. Searle, L. B. Magill discussing state and national matters, Dr. M. G. Reynolds, K. Scott defending his stance for state's attorney, and criticism aimed at Harry M. McCaskrin as he seeks office.
Miss Sarah L. Buchwalter of Littles Grove and Julius Thiessen of Daysleport township were married Tuesday afternoon by Force Magistrate Finger. The bride was attended by Cecelia Thiessen and William Buchwalter served as best man. Thiessen is a well known dairyman. couple plans a wedding trip to St Louis.
The McCausland column reports the last Saturday horse sale drew the largest crowd since Western stock doors opened here, with slow bidding. It notes hotel patronage, a new showing by Mr. Bates, rail service issues on the Rock Island, a planned moving picture event November 3, and local social notes including ministerial changes, injuries, and visits between Clinton and nearby towns.
Public notices list several land transfers recorded by the county recorder involving multiple buyers and sellers in Forrest and Dillon additions, Le Galsize’s Twelfth, and Mitchell subdivisions. Names include Mary Duffy, Rudolph Reustisn, Anna Wilzthum, and James P. Turner with varied dates from 1901 to 1994 and amounts from 200 to 5 050 dollars, detailing lots, blocks, and acreage.
Inventory and final distributions approved for estates of Carter, Larkin, Griffin, Toan, Sheible, O Farren, and Yatentize. Appraisers named for several estates. oath filings and bond approvals noted. widow’s relinquishment filed. inventories, reports, and debt payments referenced in court records.
Adelaide Thurston, under Frank J and Claxton Wilstach, has up to now supplied eighty dolls in gowns by her, to be sold for charitable purposes. The last doll was donated for a bazaar benefiting the New York Home for Destitute Children as part of Polly Primrose. Walter E. Peaking’s military costuming dispute regarding Who Goed There! facing a vexing debate among fifty militia officers. George Primrose heads his own company under James Decker, with James H. Decker elevating minstrel shows by removing vaudeville acts and focusing on song, dance, and story in a dramatic, up-to-date setting.
A Davenport businessman praised the Davenport Star for impartial political coverage. He said the Star for years has offered the whole truth without party bias, unlike partisan papers that ridiculed the opposition.
In Rock Island probate records William Goldemidt transfers lot 7 in block 4 of Alilan to J D Lawser for 800 dollars. Moline Trust and Savings bank sells to W E Bailey parcels in Corn Hills addition. John Bretholz sells lot 3 block 4 Ragman’s addition. Rook Island real estate includes multiple lots in Hillsdale and a 6500 dollar tract described as northeast quarter 2 17 2-street by Mary E Robinson to W E Baller.
In Haver Com October 99 prelim figures show total enrolments 2 95 across Tale stow apartments. The record notes the Tarih nation system and counts students enrolled in the preliminary phase.
Rock Island and Moline prepare for a pivotal football clash next Saturday with both sides confident. Rock Island boasts a heavier line led by Detlef at center and a strong backfield including Adamson and Henning, while Moline counters with a paid coach Dietz and a youthful, improving roster. Weather patience and crowd support loom large as both towns plot to outcheer the other.
Montcomery praise and team bench strength cited as Moline prepares for Rock Island. Players include Towndrow, Berger, Martinson, Haas, Ariel, and Keli with expectations of a tough, low scoring bout, and coaches stress fair play and teamwork ahead of kickoff in Davenport.
Davenport city officials announce hearings to assess damages from a street appropriation. The meeting on October 28 will inspect land in Scott County Iowa, describe property bounds on South Avenue and nearby alleys, and hear owner objections and claims. Edward Collins City Clerk Davenport Iowa October 30 1905.
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