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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1904
Page
4
Father Lambert of Chicago will open the Sacred Heart Cathedral mission next Sunday morning with spoken instructions for the first meeting. Protestant and Catholic attendees are welcome. The schedule changes from 7:00 to 7:80 and a rosary society is planned for the church.
Train leaves Davenport at 9:00 a.m. via Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul route returning September 29. Tickets and further details at 205 Brady Street Davenport.
The Davenport line describes ice brought by flat boats to the Brady Street levee at the river’s edge. Batches are unloaded at Petersends Island and the foot of Brady Street as ships and crews haul ice to supply local needs.
A main line train on the west inland route was delayed Sunday night due to a storm, departing at 14 45 after leaving the station amid treacherous conditions.
An unusual find points to the petrified remains of a man buried about four feet deep in a low, water-logged area near Campion farm, south of Waterloo. Detectives Murray Schwartz Andrew Ryan and W Shawl, while digging for a section of Ber Bost, recovered a body with a likely bullet wound plate near the heart, with limbs and torso partly exposed and pieces chipped from the leg and arm. Authorities estimate the weight at 600 to 700 pounds and say the body was found by Mr. Compton who holds possession pending surveyor action.
Dubuque and St Paul ships arrived with good passenger and freight business as the Mine prepared provisions in Davenport. The Helen Blair and Winona also drew steady traffic while the fall millinery opening is announced for September 26 and 28 at The Ladies' Hist Store.
Francis H. Griggs seeks to quiet title against Mary Ann Kearney et al over outlot No. 1h Davenport at Seventh Street and Davenport area. The complaint alleges Griggs is the rightful owner and names Patrick Kearney and a Mr. Petersen as parties to be served. He asks the court to declare his title and remove challengers from the property.
Tauws Dyer of Seat County, a noted corn expert, reports two thirds of the crop matured with some over mature and underdeveloped ears. He says conditions are unusual and hastening, but anticipates one more good week will bring a bountiful crop said to be among the county’s greatest.
Constable Herguiay Milde of Mating acts as peacemaker in a long running feud between two neighboring families. He arrived Saturday to mediate, settling a three year quarrel stemming from a bull dispute and a well digging issue. Mrs Milde assisted, and the families report renewed peace and improved relations.
The American Amusement company plans a touring program through Scott County presenting moving pictures and views to the public on Saturday evenings between Second and Third streets. The shows will visit four towns in the county over a few weeks.
Listings show events at the Wagner in Moline for September 20 Gideon’s Camp meeting and October dates including Oct 3 4 S James F Green Oct 10 Henderson Stock Gompaur Spapa’s Bay Oct 20 The Trish Psewabroker Her Only Sin a Dyke Eaton.
Geneseo Superintendent B H Frost and a party of Geneseo teachers visited Rock Island schools to study Werners arithmetic and the New Education reader. They toured seven buildings with local help, enjoying hospitality from Hayden and Haréct, and were entertained at Hayden’s home and island sights.
In Davenport police court a string of minor offenses is detailed. Al Miron faced a drunkenness charge while Lupe Morn and her son discussed resolving a balance. several defendants paid fines and costs for disturbances and improper conduct. A 16 year old girl case was handled, and others paid fines for disobedience and public drunkenness.
A British and South African Gazette report notes camels tested for transport in South Africa. Four camels used by the Transvaal government in Rhodesia performed well under local conditions, with two now plowing near Pretoria. A further consignment of 110 animals is planned to land at Delagoa Bay and march to Johannesburg to test burden carrying over the journey and time.
The imperial canal in Chisie is the longest in the world and gathers no fewer than forty one cike along its 800 mile course.
Andrew D. Soderborg of Oreo showed a string of horses at the Kewanee fair taking blue and red ribbons including best stallion and best foals. He also exhibited at the World's Fair earning premiums and swept blue ribbons at Henry County Fair. His son Arnald Tiwen earned five first prizes at Cambridge fairs. He plans a large string to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield this week.
Independent candidate George W. McCaskrin denounces corruption and party machines at a Rock Island flag raising on Fourth Street. He argues for principle over party success while urging support for his Illinois Tilety-third district bid. Additional notes mention local frost delays and assorted town news.
A Davenport post auxiliary of the IFP A met Saturday evening to discuss a winter program. The group aims to boost membership and fund a Davenport convention with a series of high class entertainments, contacting Chicago and Boston lyceum bureaus for acts to be staged at Curtis Opera House. A committee including M B Updike OL S Like and Charles Zoeckler will arrange a dance during the winter with cooperation from the Ladies' Aid Society.
A committee led by Ned Les and Mayor Phillips plans a Friday meeting at the mission rooms to perfect preparations for the November benefit at the Armory hall. The group aims to raise funds and organize duties as the project proceeds. Other notes mention local visits, residents moving to Rock Island, and social updates from Bettendorf.
McCanshini started for Ruelh D. last Tuesday as locals report shipments, market moves, and the Grain Co. led by T. W. McCausland. Bates relocates to serve travelers, election work intensifies, Rock Island freight passes, bank taxes due, and rail work teams prepare switches near Folletts.
One hundred thirty five head Black Pele Aberdeen cows heifers and steers plus two thoroughbred bulls to be sold Tuesday September 27 at Argo Indiana eleven miles northeast of Davenport auctioneer details available locally
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