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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1904
Page
4
The Centrals football squad were shut out 38 to 0 by a strong Moline team Sunday afternoon. Davenport hoped to field several new players, but none could play. The Moline squad, from the Plow City, is regarded as one of the region’s best, demanding fast, disciplined play.
The Rev J H Wilson of Bathlehem Congregational church told a Bath congregation that death is not the end and described a future hell as a real place. He compared hell to state penitentiaries and urged belief in postmortem punishment, linking it to the continued existence of law and order.
Daniel Fleutseh, 38, laborer at the New Shops, was adjudged insane in Rock Island County Court by Judge Par Mantner and ordered committed to Watertown after a disturbance. He had been a keen student of economics and his actions prompted the commitment. The report also notes Rev. Thomas H McMichael and Lawrence B Stringer meeting in Oak Island with a reminiscence of a long past inter collegiate contest.
Cornell Bluffs Illinois reports manager G L Lemon of the Christian home seriously ill all week with typhoid malaria and unable to retain nourishment for three days. Fears for his recovery loom as condition worsened last night.
Andrew P. Olsson, a 69 year old Geneseo resident and Civil War veteran, had been missing for a week after leaving home in a reportedly liquor influenced state. He told friends he planned to visit Motine and Quincy, carrying about $50 to $60, and his exact destination remained uncertain as officials searched.
College football and basketball results from multiple colleges listed with dates in October. Teams include Grinnell, Lincoln, Nebraska, Georgetown, Washington and Lee, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Penn State, Marquette, Culver, Annapolis, Amherst, Brown, Princeton, Lehigh, Indiana State Normal, Kentucky, and others. Schedules show scores such as Georgetown over Washington by 7 to 6, Ohio State defeating Case 18 to 6, and various matchups across college leagues.
Kate Reed and Anna Cleveland two relerea sisters were in Judge Fingers court charged with disturbing the peace. They came to blows in Lindsay Pitts place on Fifth street last evening. Officer Sanford arrested them. During the racket Green took Kate’s furniture and dumped it in an alley and was arrested. The sisters spoke at length and fought. if truthful they earned ten days each along with the other two involved.
The Fachons World in negotiations with the New York Yacht Club, with Svenneth Clark tied to Clyde racing yachts, signals a possible cup challenge next year. Lindon, Qet, and Clauseen of Cort W. 8.CLAUSEEN contribute to the discussion as the effort gathers momentum.
Beaton's department store opened a great interest sale on overstocked coats. Five lots displayed with large placards offer prices from 3.98 for coats up to 6.95 to 12.95 for items up to 25.00. Black and colored coats in all sizes for misses and ladies form an enormous assortment amid festive customer demand.
A Sunday evening dance hosted by the Schwes committee drew a large crowd. Strasser's band provided the music while refreshments were served in the dining room. Organizers included Mrs. A. Grant Mrs. Meyer Mrs. H. Herheil Mrs. Boeuil Mrs. Schlueter and Miss Stubbe Schwes.
Nat Brossom, popular Elite theater comedian, is retained by Mr. Sater during his East visit. He manages both ends of the house while still performing this week. The bill features Ob Sisters with Helen Ogden, a gifted Southern vocalist, plus a vaudeville act and matinees at 3, evenings at 9. Admission is 10 cents.
In Davenport Judge Finger’s court two elderly women, Mrs Grieser and Mrs Bohrman, quarreled over rent and a hatchet incident. The pair argued loudly, delaying proceedings as officers escorted them to leave. Both women left the courtroom together but split paths, with Grieser heading west on Fourth and Bohrman south on Harrison, in what locals called a notably comic scene.
A Philadelphia narrates a dramatic recovery after severe illness. He describes near fatal symptoms and being given up by three physicians before using electric bitters. The first bottle brought decisive improvement and he continues the regimen, praising its effects and urging others not to neglect it. The account ends noting availability at Frank Nadler's drug store for fifty cents.
Bert De Pretems, an old offender, appeared in Judge Fingee's Davenport court charged with jolting Jennie York on Second and Scott streets during a fight between two young women. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail after a warning to stay out of that part of town.
Sunday afternoon concerts draw large crowds with encores for nearly every piece. Danny Ray, a 12 year old artist from Dudeville, shone as the hit of the program and received multiple encores. Turnout suggests Turner hall will again be crowded each Sunday afternoon as popular music remains strong with the mobile audience. The yesterday program featured Davenport two step, Overture Rosamond, Schubert Waldienstein, Waltz My Dance, Grand Selection from Aida Verdta, and other pieces, ending with Scanlon’s Dance of Demons and Holst Neptune suite.
A midnig ht wreck three miles south of Fayolite Mississippi on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad left four crew members dead and several others injured. Firemen and an engineer were among the victims as recovery and translation messages were dispatched.
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