Brief News Notes of Davenport and Nearby
Local brief items from Davenport and surrounding cities report social visits, club meetings, and ongoing city developments. Highlights include theater acts by Denrock Brothers, plans for a dance at Claus Groth hall, a Salvation Army event in Rock Island, and updates on street work and tram operations affecting daily travel. Mary Mixa and Eleanor Murphy depart for Buffalo for a several day visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Evans
Dentlet
Brady
Schick
Nagel’s
West Fourth Street
Steam Fitters’ Union of
Daverport
Labruiann's
Washington Square
Scott County
Humane Society
Phoenix Temple No
Bellsbone Sisters
Colombian Hall
George Woeters
Board of Trusters
St Louis
German Catholic Society of America
Davenport Lodge
Mystic Merlers of the World
Hibernian Hall
John Rooster
Gayley
Tremont Avenue
Esting
Helen Blair
Muscatine
Paul
Dubuque
H. BE. Brown
Genesto Fe Vnsitog
Rock Island
Emil Beck
Chicago
M. Hidberg
Fourth Avenue
G. H. Mart
Charles W. Borg
R. E. Rankin
Portland
McKim
Hubbard
Slopers
Turter Hall
Grand Iisland
Town Street
C.F. Lanstrom
W. Andersoy
Moline
Agrobate
Denrock Brothers
Denver
Salvation Army Corps
Hooi Island
Salvation Army
J. D. Smith
Ensign Hanley
Peoria
Major Smith
Captain James
Second Avenue
Caroline Ainsworth
Henry Ainsworth
Horace Warner
A. J. Warner
Williama, White & Co
Seventh Street
Seventh Avenue
Warner
Caroline
Davenport & Suburban
Third
LeClere
Free Embroidery Lessons by Madem Wilking in Davenport
Special notice from J H C Petersen's Sons Co Davenport announces a two week return engagement by embroidery expert Madem Wilking. Lessons are free with sessions 9 to 12 a m and 2 05 p m starting Monday September 26. Personal invitation to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madem ‘Wilking
Iessons
J. H.C. Petersen's Sons CO
Davenport
Iowa
Lawyers to preach at Serand Presbyterian church
Hott 28 lawyers will preach at Serand Presbyterian church in morning and evening services on Sunday. Morning text will be Four People Redeemed by the Teaching of the Bible and the evening topic Are You Right With God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hott
Serand Presbyterian
Grand Jury Reports Jail Condition In Rock Island County
The Rock Island county grand jury reports the county jail is clean and well kept with sanitary arrangements and adequate food. They returned twenty seven true bills of indictment and commended the sheriff and deputies for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Rock Island
Forewan, N. & Parks
Casas
Willimo H. Gest
Parks
Emil Lughnan
Addison Rush
W. Weisler
Samuel Mopfit
P. H. Philterar
Tesl
William H. Gest
Ug Cupag
Rand
P. H. Philebar
Convictions and Suspicions in Davenport Police Court
In Judge Finger s court in Davenport today Roterr Life and Harry Davis pleaded guilty to breaking a window at the Orpheum theater saloon front and were fined 1 and costs each totaling 6.88. William Helmes proprietor of a saloon at 1415 Dixwell street denied keeping two dogs tied to his place and proved the dogs belonged to a man named Murphy. B A Leister and B P Miller, found on top of a passenger coach at the Rock Island depot, claimed Cedar Falls as home and were held ten days for investigation as suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Finger
Davenport
Roterr
Harry Davis
Orpheun Theater
Will May
Willian Helmes
Dixwell Street
Murphy
Helmel
B. A. Leister
B. P. Miller
Rock Island
Cedar Falls
Two Big Rock Men Jailed for Stealing Cows
Jesse Bollett and Harry Woods were brought from southern Minnesota by Sheriff E. B. McArthur and jailed for stealing cattle at Big Rock and shipping them to Chicago. The cattle belonged to Henry Knucke. The sheriff's work was praised as effective.
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Jesse Bollett
Harry Woods
Minnesota
Sherif BE. G. McArthur
Sist
Big Rock
Chicago
Henry Knucke
Shooting Meet At Maysville Draws Dareve Poreracealers
A shoot will be held at Maysville tomorrow with many Daven pore eracealers traveling from the city to compete. The event features a target shooting format and local riflemen will participate. Competitors expect to carry away ribbons for top marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
Davenpore
Last Night of Ameri can Amusequent Show Draws Crowds
Tonight marks the final performance of the American Amusequent Company. Saturday crowds flocked to Saint Street between Second and Third to view a stereophonic screen and enjoy upcoming "growing pictures" promised for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chou Sais
Sain Street
Constable Recovers Lost Gold After Restaurant Mixup
On Thrd street at a restaurant run by Mrs. Aldina Handell Jesse Wilson paid $3 with a $5 gold piece and received a $26 gold piece and $1 in silver in change. After a search, Wilson denied receiving the large coin, but Constable Milde recovered the money. No prosecution as Wilson disgorged the funds when confronted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Wilson
Thrd Street
Aldina Handell
Invitation to Reception for General Osterhaus in Burlington
Davenport G A BH Bast and Aggist Wentz poet G A BR of Davenport received an invitation to attend a reception for General Osterhaus in Burlington on October 10. An elaborate program has been arranged with Davenport veterans likely to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aggist Wentz
G. A. BR
Davenport
General Osterhaus
Burlington
Fresh Air Club Meeting Planned at Flambo Park Tomorrow
The Fresh Air Club schedules its gathering at Flambo Park tomorrow with a big dinner promised and a festive program. Weather permitting, a freeh air dab and outdoor activities including ball games and archery shooting are planned. local organizers promise a lively, orderly event with a friendly community tone.
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Fresh Air Club
Flambo Park
Obituary notices from Rock Island deaths and services
Obituaries report Asmus Erick’s death by poison in a barn and multiple funeral arrangements. DUNKLAY Wiebe Budy, 88, died at Mercy Hospital. body to Nissen Hartwig for burial. HEPPERMAN Julia, 66, died at home 2717 Ninth Avenue. funeral planned at 5 p m Sunday. born in County Clare Ireland. survived by six children in multiple cities.
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Ericks
Asmus
West Third
Farrwmount
Hine Kroeger
Astous
Dunklay
Wiebe
Mercy Hospital
Budy
Nissen & Hartwig
Regims
Fairmount
Hepperman
Jila
Ninth Avenue
Hock Isand
Julia Hefferman
Rock Island
Philip Hefferman
Agra
Hefferman
County Clare
Ireland
Wola
Julia Dily
Margaret
Mary
Edward
Davenport
Frank
T. Mueller
Peoria
John
Washington, D. c
Katherine Deters Seeks Divorce From Theodore Deters
Katharine Deters asks a divorce from Theodore Deters on the ground of ether and inhuman treatment. The Setetics were married Dec. 16, 1897, and have no children. Fae plaintiff asks $90 attorney's fees, $25 for suit money and $20 per month for her support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Deters
Theodore Deters
Setetics
Fae
Japanese Push Near Mukden Face Sharp Russian Resistance
St. Petersburg dispatch reports rapid Japanese advances on Mukden from Bentsiaputze with attempts to turn the Russian left. Russian outposts near Kuputou dispute the road to Fushun as heavy losses mount for both sides and field marshals log additional casualties while preparing to defend passes east of Bentslaputze.
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St. Petersburg
Mukden
Kuropatiln
Bentsiuputee
Kuputou Imis
Fushun
Lkely
Kuropathin
Yesteriny
Gener Rennen- Temp
War Office
Marshel Obama
Pushon
Aar
Kroropatkin
Pushun Rosde
Bentslaputze
Russlawe
Daltinge
Harbin
Dziantehan
Keding
Muldenn
Fushon
Suctn- Wn
Elun
Livosang
Linoying
Green to be helped by university alumni
Attorney J A Hanley and Jala M Hetmick circulate subscriptions among Sturne University alumni to fund a fair chance for Dr Henry L Green now in Mount Pleasant asylum. Green, a State university graduate, faced a landlord dispute in Kansas City ending with a gun threat, capture, and eventual confinement. Habeas corpus proceedings set for next Wednesday to challenge his liberty.
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J. A. Hanley
Jala M Hetmick
Sturne University
Henry L. Green
Mount Pleasant
Green
State Univerity
Kansay City
Jandlord
Dr. Green
Jendlord
Groves
Muscatine
Mt. Pleasant
Helmick
August Wentz Post to Attend Lecture on Andersonville Prison
The Rev. C. B. Wilson of Bethlehem Congregational Church in Davenport invites August Wentz Post members to a lecture titled Over the Length of Ten Months in Andersonville Prison. The talk is set for October 2 at 7 30 p m in the church. Post action on the invitation is expected at the next meeting with likely attendance in a delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Wilson
Bethlehem Congregational Church
West Fourth Street
Davenport
August Wentz Prat
G. A Ry
Andereonville
Get
Delly
Mr. Wilson
Andersonville
Roy Stowell Injured In Boiler Explosion At Shop
A boiler explosion injured Roy Stowell while a cotton goods display was damaged at a shop. He received two stitches to the face and expected to be back in a few days. The engine gauge showed 19 pounds while experts say it should hold about 50. The window was broken and clothing damaged. total losses are under $100. The boiler was not ruptured and parts will be sent to the factory for reuse. The incident is described by the boy involved and an inspector.
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John Good
Gordon
Wis
Harry Sperry
SC Louis
Alma Svensson
Berths
Lindeborg
Kas
Col H. Kubler
George Orr
Denver
Coly
Hne
Hila Wehrend
Orr
Ann
Theodore Anderson
Core Gilbart
Parsons
Parsonage of Christ Protestant Episcopil Church
Moline
F. P. Burrett
Republicana of the
Wach
Ward
Tenth Street
Sixteenth Avenue
Mississippi Valley Traction Company
Tri-City Railway Company
Molloy
Invoice
Ste
Indusiry
Chicago Record-Herald
Eugene Popa
University of Tiltness
Gene
Lillian M. Angleson
Beventh Avenue
Iogleson
Moline Trust & Savings Park
Cits
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Ericsson
Irving
Willard
Garfield
Walter Warren
Olson
Maine
Edgar Temple
Jad Warren
Genger
Temple
PH Weasel
Agatnet
Warren
Agalnet
Hste
Theron W
Attichment
Von Moltke IT to Lead Prussian Army Again
In weeks a Von Moltke will figure as lead of Prussian army's general staff. He is a nephew of the famed strategist, 56, with a career in stiff court service. On Count Von Moltke's death he became aid de camp to the emperor. A barrel with 43,800 gallon capacity was built for a Rhine wine firm, and a banquet for twenty four was held inside.
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von Moltk
von Moltke
Agarde de
Count von Moltke
Aid de Ceimp
Schiltenhein
the Rhine
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Claus Groth
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Towa City
Charles Monahan
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Jury Alto
Bastile
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Serif McArthur
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Osterhaus
G. A. BH. Bast
Katherine Deters
Scott County District Court
BR. Green
Tie
Philadelphia Ledger
August Wentz
Bethlehem Congregational
Andersonville Prison
Roy Stowell
E.W. Grove
Gisl
Ate W
Hayward
Mississippie
Tri-City
National Mfg
New York
Mer
Moler Barber College
B. A McClure Ee
Bnet 25Th St, New York, N.Y
J. H. Moore
Towa
Jess H. Smith
Detroit
Mie
Armour and Co
Bastith
Union Co
Filbert St
Philadelphia
BE Nendér Co
Tarrison Street
Howard Co
Broadway
Town Farming Tool Co
Muaitisua
Awa
Geneman
Rene
Martin Renoke
Real Esrate
Main Street
Tyru
Geo. J. Barker
Diasonic Temple
Rewt—Housson
Grand Avenue
Grey
Perry Steve
Dr Walsh
Ray
Ewa
Walsh
Fiolzax
Stoh
J. E. Walsh
Mccullough
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