Iowa Old Press

The Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Thursday, 2 Oct 1890

The City
Personal

Giles Otis PIERCE of this city is visiting in Keokuk.

C.F. HOWARD, of Beatrice, Neb., is in the city on business bent.

E.S. SIPES and family of Forest, Ohio, is here with a view of locating.

Mrs. J.C. KOOS of this city is visiting friends and relatives in Clinton.

Ed. J. BROWN, of Quincy, Ill., well known in this city, is visiting here for
a few days.

Miss Fannie BEVERLY, who has been visiting her parents at Aledo, Ill., has
returned to the city.

Hon. J.H. MURPHY and bride are visiting in Sioux City, where they went to
see the corn palace.

Miss Mary BRENNAN of Keokuk, who has been enjoying an extended visit with
relatives and friends in this vicinity, has returned home.

Mr. Charles HARFORD returned from Chicago last night. He will remain here
for some time, visiting his father, Landlord HARFORD, of the Windsor.

Miss Maggie DOLLY, of Rock Island was on Monday married to Mr. MORRISON of
Pocatello, Idaho. Mr. M. is a wealthy real estate dealer of that place.

In General
Mr. Lew DAVIS is building on of the finest barns in the county at his home
on North Farnam street.

Mr. and Mrs. Philip I EARLE were tendered a reception last evening at teh
residence of Seth P. BRYANT. Quite an enjoyable time was had.

It now appears more than probable that Francis MURPHY will conduct a series
of meetings in Davenport during October, and another series in Rock Island
immediately afterwards.

A pleasant party of neighbors surprised Mrs. Milton MONK at her residence on
South Avenue, Wednesday afternoon, the occasion being her forty-ninth
birthday.

On account of the very defective sidewalks, this city now has a $5,000
damage suit on its hands. When will people ever learn anything.  The walks
in the city are bad-they are horrible, and it is a wonder that more people
are not injured on account of them.

A certain party from this city by the name of ROBINSON, had an idea that he
would like a "scrap" so he hied himself across the river to Rock Island,
where the very first thing he did was to get into two fights. This is as it
should be, when you want to pick a quarrel, go across the river to do so.

The will of Catherine SMITH, was filed for probate yesterday. All of the
personal property of the deceased is bequeathed to her daughter, Anna Maria
COASTER, and all her real estate to her second daughter, Catharine GEERTS.
G. A. KOESTER is appointed executor without bond. The instrument bears date
Sept. 18, 1890.

Dennis CLOONEY, father of the boy who was drowned in the river several
months ago, was taken before the insane commissioners yesterday. He has been
acting quite strange of late and this move was made to see if anything
serious was the trouble. Upon his promise to do better and keep quiet he was
released.

Miss Nellie McHENRY, the charming little actress, will play "Chain
Lightning" in the Burtis Opera House tomorrow and Saturday evening. To those
who love comedy we would say, do not miss this treat, and to others we would
say, go and enjoy yourself. She has won praise wherever seh has played and
she certainly will here.
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Wanted Good Vest Makers
at ROTHSCHILD's clothing store. None but those who can do first class work
need apply.
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Ladies Grand Fur Opening
By one of the largest eastern manufacturing houses at the store of W.S.
CAMERON & Sons, tomorrow and Saturday, Oct. 3rd and 4th on Brady street
below Third street.
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Obituary.
REED
Yesterday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs. Caroline BLOOD REED, widow of
Rev. Julius A REED. For months Mrs. REED has been lying at the point of
death at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S.F. SMITH. For several weeks
past she has been unconscious of much that was passing around her.
Mrs. REED was born in Concord, Mass., 84 years ago. She was a lineal
descendant of Rev. Samuel WHITING, (and Elizabeth ST. JOHN) the first pastor
of Lynn, Mass., from 1633 to 1679. She was a successful teacher and an
enthusiastic organizer of infant schools, and had both organized and had
charge for several years of the first infant school in Boston, then located
on Bedford street. On Dec. 4, 1830 she was united in marriage with Dr. REED,
and was a loving companion throughout his long and useful life.
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Police Points.
The morning the courtroom was not crowded.

John ROHWEDDER for disturbing the peace was fined $2 and costs.

John MALONE, for stealing a grip about a month ago from a traveling man at
the Perry street depot, was found guilty and fined $30 and costs.

David ISENHAUER, for being drunk and disorderly was asked to pay a fine of
$5 with the necessary costs.

M.J. EAGAL, for obstructing the sidewalk, was fined $5 and costs.

Christ SNEEDER, for indecent exposure of person, was fined $45 and costs.
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Sidewalk  Obstructions.
Some of the merchants of this place are in the habit of placing their wares
on the sidewalks for inspection, which is against the ordinances of the
city, and we will hear, in the near future, that some of them have been
arrested for so doing.
We had one such case this morning. M.J. EAGAL was taken before the police
magistrate and fined $5 and costs. Mr. EAGAL paid his fine like a little
man, and then instructed his clerks, that for the future to "keep off the
grass."
The walks in this city are not wide enough for the great display that some
men like to make, and leave room for pedestrians. A wholesome lesson to a
few more would not be amiss.


A LAUNDRY RACKET
Lester CROOK Does a Cowardly Act in Knocking Down a Woman

This morning at FOSTER and DAHMS' laundry on Third street, quite a little
trouble was indulged in between one of the boys, named Lester CROOK, and one
of the head girls.
It seems, so the story goes, and upon investigation was found to be correct,
that for some time past the ironing girls have had no fires in the morning
early enough to get through their work. This morning one of the girls spoke
about it and perhaps spoke rather sharply. This Lester CROOK, who would be a
better on a farm than in the society of women, answered her back and called
her a "D---dirty dog." This angered the girl, and she put her hand in a
bucket of water standing near and went to sprinkle some water on him, when
he got up (God forbid) and struck her, knocking her to the floor. Her sister
went to her assistance and when she arose she put on her hat and left.
Neither of the proprietors were in or this would never have happened. But
let us here say a word: This CROOK showed himself to be no man at all; to
thus strike a defenseless woman. It showed that he was a coward, and FOSTER
and DAHMS would do well to rid themselves of his presence.

Auction at Moline, Ill.
Commencing Thursday, Oct. 2d, at 10:30 A.M., 2:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. , sale
to continue Friday, Saturday and Monday, same hours, until all is sold, the
entire contents of the Busy Bee Candy Kitchen, consisting of the following
groceries: Can goods, silverware, glassware, store fixtures, counters, show
cases, scales, bakery outfit, household furniture, carpets, restaurant,
kitchen utensils, etc. Any article can be bought at private sale between
auction hours.

District Court

The trial of the case of the state vs Charles GAY was continued in the
district court yesterday. J.H. and C.E. HARRISON, W.H. FLUKE, and J. RISLEY
were placed upon the stand and testified to the good character the defendant
had maintained while in their employ, and the mother of the defendant, Mrs.
M. GAY, Mrs. Kate COONS, John MASTERSON, N.A. MOREAU, Mrs. Mary SNYDER, and
Emma SNYDER testified about matters relating to the case in hand, but their
evidence was simply a repitition of the story of the crime, which is now
known to everyone.
At the afternoon session Chief KESSLER, Capt. MARTENS, and Officers
WICHELMAN, CONNELLY, and WAFER were placed on the stand, the chief end of
their testimony being to show that Gay's reputation for honesty was bad.
County Attorney STEWART then made the opening address for the state, and was
followed by Maj. J.M. BEASLEY of Rock Island for the defense. William
CHAMBERLAIN closed for the defense, and George E GOULD followed for the
state closing the case. Judge BRANNAN then charged the jury and then they
retired.

Nettie ALEXANDER was brought into the court and pleaded guilty to petit
larceny. She was fined $50 by the judge., with 15 days imprisonment in the
county jail, provided fine and costs were not sooner paid. Quite a crowd of
spectators were present watching the progress of the trial.

In the afternoon the attorneys interested in the REID case appeared in the
district court and by their agreement Judge BRANNAN set Monday, the 13th
inst., as the date for the opening of the REID

CITY AFFAIRS
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS OF THE CITY DADS
Petitions Presented-Reports of City Officers-The Electric Ordinance Adopted

The city council met in regular session last evening, with Mayor FICKE in
the chair.
Every alderman was present except Ald. REIMERS.

PETITIONS
were presented and acted upon as follows:
>From A.F .CUTTER and others, asking that the Holmes Syndicate be firected to
place but a single line of poles on Sixteenth street between Brady street
and Arlington avenue, with arm extending over the street for the trolly.
Referred to the committee of three, consisting of Alds. SMITH, PETERS and
DODGE.

>From CHALLEN, CRAIG and others, for water mains and hydrants on Fifteenth
street, between Farnam street and Arlington avenue. Referred to the water
works committee to report.

>From Chris. KUEHL and others, for temoporary 4-foot walk on the west side of
Mound street, between Walnut street and Summit avenue. Referred to the
committee on sidewalks.

>From Fritz STROHKARCK and others, for extension of Warren street sewer from
Fifth street to the south side of Sixth street. Referred to the sewer
committee.

>From Davenport Water Company, by James P. DONAHUE, secretary, for permit to
excavate on Fourth street for a 16-inch main to College avenue. Granted upon
the filing of a bond in the sum of $500 and depositing $200.

>From A.W. VANDEVEER, secretary of the board of park commissioners, for
permission to take sod from streets at places whre they are not needed for
boulevarding purposes, for use in improving parks of the city. Referred to
the street committee with power to act.

>From M.E. RECKORD, by D.B. NASH, attorney, for damages in the sum of $5000,
on account of injuries inflicted by being tripped by a loose board in the
sidewalk on west side of Division street, between Second and Third streets,
on the 14th day of August 1889. Referred to the committee on claims.

>From Jens HANSEN, asking for reduction of assessed value on property.
Referred to the finance committee and assessor to report.

A communication was read from John HUME in which he desired to call the
attention of the council to what he called an exorbitant price for laying a
brick sidewalk along lots 6 and 7, block 65, LeClaire's 4th addition,
$130.82. He states that the board walk was in good condition and would have
lasted a long time. Ald. DODGE moved to lay it on the table. Lost.

On motion of Ald. BEYER it was referred to a special committe of three,
consisting of Ald. BEYER, M.R. PARKHURST and DODGE.

The Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Wednesday, Oct 8, 1890

THE CITY
Personal

Capt. S.E. WOLCOTT is in Cedar Rapids on business.

Squire KING of Dixon, this state, is in the city to-day.

Miss Grace VELIE, of Moline, has returned from her European trip.

Mrs. J.S. GILMORE is in St. Paul where she will visit for a short time.

Mrs. M.A. THOMPSON is expected home to-night from her southern trip.

Miss Belle ROBINSON left for Omaha last night where she will visit for a
short time.

Mr. J. OCHS, who has been up to St. Paul for the past few weeks, has
returned home.

Miss Carrie ABBOTT returned last night from the east, where she has been
spending the summer.

Mrs. W.J. SNELL departed for Bradford, Pa., this morning. While in the east
she will visit relatives and friends.

Rev. W.E. SHAW and Mr and Mrs. James LONG are in St. Louis, where they go to
attend the meeting of the synod of the United Presbyterian church.

In General
Rev. A.D. GRIEF was robbed of $100 on last Sunday while the family were in
church.

The Rodman RULES went to Galesburg, Ill. today to join in the grand
reception to President Harrison.

Large assortment of boys' long pants, 85c quality, at only 45c at the Globe.

Wall paper cleaned. H. HARTER, 228 E. Fifth street.

The last will and testament of Morse BOIES was filed for probate yesterday.
He bequeaths all his property to his wife.

Bob INGERSOLL and Mrs. Jenness MILLER are soon to lecture in Philadelphia.
Poor Philadelphia! No God and no underwear.

The health fad people are advertising the onion as the greatest
health-giving vegetable, probably on account of the belief that in onion
there is strength.

Congressman "Billy" MASON, the silver-tongued declaimer of Chicago, has been
chartered for a few speeches in our sister cities in 'behalf of the
candidacy of Congressman GEST.'

Yesterday, the last will and testament of Charles FRENCH was filed for
probate. He leaves all his property to his son Frank, and at his death it is
to go to his son T.E. FRENCH.

A $10,000 Damage Suit
A suit for $10,000 damages was filed in the district court against the
Davenport Lumber company by Frank ANDERSON through Charles E ANDERSON, his
father and next friend. The petition alleges that the said Frank ANDERSON,
who is only 13 years of age, was employed by the Davenport Lumber company
and was engaged in piling shingles, an occupatoin perfectly safe for a boy.
A few days prior to July 1890, he was put at trimming shingles, an
occupation that required an older and more experienced person. That the
company knew that this was unfit work for him. That on July 24, while at
this work he caught his right hand in the buzz saw and cut off the
forefinger and the next one to it. For this he asks the sum of $10,000. -
Clinton News.

A Bad Accident.
This morning at 8:30, while crossing the trench that has been made on Fourth
street in order to lay the new water pipes, one of the derricks that was
being used, broke and fell over, striking Mr. John HOYT on the head
producing a scalp wound and also injuring his arm and foot.
That it did not kill him is to be wondered at and his friends are all glad
of his marvelous escape.
The workmen should be more careful; and not get those heavy iron pipes to
swinging so much that they will break and knock down the derrick.

Police Points.
This morning at police headquarters the number of drunks were not many.

John BROWN for disturbing the peace was fined $1 and costs. As was also T.
JONES for the same offense.

Minnie JUNK who was arrested here yesterday as a fugitive from justice was
taken back to Rock Island where she was wanted for the theft of a dress, a
pair of shoes and an umbrella.

Seriously injured.
Mr. F.N. LEWIS of Iowa City, lumber inspector for the Rock Island road,
while overseeing the loading of a car near the Rock Island Lumber Co.'s B
mill in Rock Island yesterday afternoon met with  a painful accident. He was
standing on the platform watching the saws and slipped off and fell a
distance of about twelve feet striking on one of his shoulders and breaking
the shoulder blade. He was taken to the lumber company's office and Dr.
BARTH summoned, who made the injured man as comfortable as possible. During
the afternoon he was taken to the Kimball house and was conveyed to his home
on the 8 o'clock train. Mr. LEWIS is over 70 years old and the consequence
of his shaking up and injuries may prove serious.

The Grip.
Too extreme precautions cannot be taken in this heavy, penetrating weather
against that terrible affliction called la grippe. Its depredations in this
city are to recent to have been already forgotten, and indeed, many people
who suffered with it last winter have not forgotten it for its effects still
linger in disease of one form or another. Many people have died in this city
of la grippe during the year last past, and more will die of its effects
during the ensuing year. The utterly vicious character of the disease is not
yet fully comprehended and to learn its evil by experience is to expensive
an experiment. People, both weak and strong, whose business takes them out
in the day or night during this damp season, should take warning of the
past. Slow fires should be kept indoors, and draughts avoided rigidly. The
unfortunate person who invites la grippe in the fall, is fortunate if the
guest departs until spring. The host or hostess may not stay long.

Hymenal
FIFEFIELD-PRIEST
Last night at 7:30 at Trinity church, occured the wedding of Mr. Harry W.
FIFEFIELD and Miss Lillian M PRIEST, Rev. JOHNSON officiating.
The wedding was very quiet, none but a few of the most intimate friends of
the contracting parties being in attendance.
An elegant wedding supper was given at the home of the bride's mother, 1433
Harrison street.
Mr. FIFEFIELD and his bride left at 10:30 for Chicago at which place they
will visit for a week, before returning, when they will go at once to
Wheatland, this state, where they will live in the future, Mr. FIFEFIELD
being engaged in business at that point.

GOEBEL-DEIDRICK
At the residence of F. GENZLINGER last night occurred the wedding of Mr. H.
GOEBEL and Miss Carrie DEIDRICK, Rev. ARCHIBALD officiating.
The groom and his bride will visit with the family of Mr. GENZLINGER until
next week when they will leave to go to Peoria to visit relatives of Mr.
GOEBEL.
Both the contracting parties are from Chicago and were here on a visit.

LEAHY-WHITE
On Monday, Oct. 6th, 1890, occurred in Chicago, in St. Vincent De Paul's
church, the marriage of James E. LEAHY to Miss Margaret WHITE. After a
reception at the bride's parents, they took a train for Davenport.
Mr. LEAHY is one of our rising young men and is now in the employ of Eagle
manufacturing company as receiving clerk. The workmen in the shops showed
their appreciation of him by clubbing together and presenting him with a
beautiful bedroom set and a secretary and book case combined on his arrival
home. Our best wishes go with them in their journey through life.

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE
This Evening Will Occur the Marriage of William Dwight WIMAN and Miss Anna
DEERE-It Will Be an Elegant Affair.

This evening at Moline William Dwight WIMAN and Miss Anna DEERE will be
united in marriage, and the wedding promises to be one of the most brilliant
events of the season. The four hundred of the tri-cities will be there,
Chicago society will be largely represented and member of the fashionable
world of New York will likewise be present. It will be a church wedding, and
the display of toilets is expected to be such as this locality has never yet
witnessed. Eight bridesmaids will attend the bride, and the groom will not
be without proper attendance. Among the bridesmaids will be Miss Kate DEERE,
Miss WIMAN, and Miss Hattie PULLMAN. Frank G. WIMAN, Henry D. WIMAN,
brothers of the groom, David MARSH, of Staten Island, and Will BUTTERWORTH,
of New York will act as Mr. WIMAN's escort. In the party that arrived by
special train from Chicago to-day were Mr. and Mrs. Erastus WIMAN, Mr. and
Mrs. PULLMAN, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. HENDERSON, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. KIMBALL,
Augustus P. SMITH of New York, Benjamin BUTTERWORTH, and Mrs. J.T. LOVETT.
After the wedding the bridal couple will make a lengthy wedding trip, the
route of which is kept a profound secret by both families. They will
afterwards make their home at Staten Island, a beautiful house having been
prepared for them as a wedding gift from Mr. WIMAN's mother.
The courtship which will terminate this evening dates back to the time when
bride and groom were going to school. The WIMAN girls and the DEERE girls
were educated together in a private school in New York, and the attachment
between the schoolmates resulted in the Misses DEERE spending much of their
time at the WIMAN residence when a trip to their home in Illinois was
impossible. In this manner Miss Anna DEERE and William Dwight WIMAN became
acquainted.

OUR NEW BAND
An Organization Which Was Founded and Incorporated Yesterday

Yesterday was certainly a red letter day to the music loving people of this
city, as it marked the era of the organization of a new brass band, that
will, in the future, win enconiums from all who have the pleasure to hear
them.
In the past the state band at Des Moines has been the favorite to the people
of Iowa, but now we may have to snatch from their brow the laurel wreath and
bedeck our own organization.
At the meeting yesterday the following officers were elected:
President -Hon. C.G. HIPWELL
Vice-president-Col. G.W. FRENCH
Treasurer-Hon. Fred HEINZ
Manager-Henry RESTORFF
Leader-Ernst OTTO
Trustees- C.G. HIPWELL, Henry FRAHM, F. W. MUELLER, F.W. SMITH, Fred HEINZ,
William HASSE and Martin KUNKEL.
The band, which will be known as the Davenport Band, will consist of from
forty to fifty pieces, and is ready to talk business from this date forward.
Orders for a new set of instruments and uniforms were forwarded today, and
will arrive in a short time. Practice will then commence at sonce and
Davenport will have the finest band in the state, and its name will make it
an advertisement for the city it will honor.

FIERCE FLYING SEGMENTS
What is Commonly Known as the "Steffen Boarding House" Burned

This afternoon at 2 o'clock a fire alarm was turned in from box No. 24 and
when the firemen got there they found the whole roof of the three-story
building belonging to Fred HEINZ, corner of Second and Warren Avenue in
flames.
The upper story was occupied by Mrs. JUHL and Mrs. SASS, whose loss will
amount to considerable by damage of water.
The second story was occupied by John EDMUNDS and wife, Ed JOHNSTON and
family, and Miss PETERS, all of whom will have to bear a slight loss on
account of water.
The first floor was occupied by Mrs. STEFFEN, mother-in-law of Mr. Fred
HEINZ. Her loss will be slight, as the water did not get down quite so far.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but was probably from a defective chimney,
as the flames were first discovered near the roof.
Engine Co. No. 1, had the misfortune to have a section of their hose burst
from too great a pressure of water.
The estimated damages will amount to somewhere in the neighborhood of $250.

The Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Friday, Oct 10, 1890

THE CITY
Personal

Frank CUSHMAN, of Iowa City, is visiting friends in town.

Mrs. WEIR of Monticello, Iowa, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. I.L. SEARS.

Capt. WALCOTT is expected home tonight from his business trip to Cedar
Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. M.J. ENGAL are in Chicago visiting. Mr. E. is combining
business with pleasure.

Mrs. Jerome BICKFORD, of Concord, N.Y. is visiting with her daughter, Miss
L. BICKFORD of this city.

Mr. S.A. WOOD of New Hampton; this state, has removed with his family to
this city, where they will reside in the future.

Mrs. Alice WHISLER has returned home after an extended trip through the
north and west, much pleased with her journey.

Mrs. P.G. PADDOCK, who has been visiting friends and relatives in St. Louis
for the past few weeks, returned home yesterday.

In General

The Verne Swain was in and out as usual this morning.

A good linen collar 5c, cuffs, 10c, at the "Why"

Yesterday afternoon while attempting to alight from a Third street car while
it was in motion, Peter KOOS fell and broke his leg.

Oysters and celery at Risleys.

The "Whys" "specialty" fat men's suits and overcoats.

Oysters and celery at Wileys.

Yesterday morning while at work at an emery wheel in the Rock Island plow
works, one Gus ANDERSON, an employee, was killed.

In our report of the death of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry SCHNITGER
yesterday, we were mistaken in the name; it should be Richard instead of
Charlie.

The DAILY TIMES has established a branch office at Mr. John McSTEEN's cigar
store on Brady street, and hereafter, if any of our patrons desire anything
or want to renew subscription or give items, if nearer, they can call at his
office.

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Surprise Party.
On Wednesday evening a gay party of young people assembled at the residence
of Theodore GRELLE in East Davenport to enjoy a surprise party gotten up in
honor of a young lady from Mt. Carroll, Ill. who is visiting the family of
Mr. GRELLE.
They all report a pleasant time and enjoyed themselves with music and games.
A nice little lunch was served and the young folks departed much pleased
with the evening's enjoyment.
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Their Challenge Accepted.
Davenport, Iowa, Oct. 9, 1890
To the Athletics in the broom works:
We hereby challenge you to an athletic contest consisting of-
100 yard race
Five consecutive jumps without weights
On jump, with or without weights.
The other two events to be named by you, giving us three weeks' notice. The
place and referee to be mutually agreed upon.
Let each throw in ten dollars to buy a medal for the best performer. Address
J. O'BRIEN. President Harrison Street Athletic Club.
The Broom Works accept the above challenge, have deposited $10 at THE TIMES
office to show their earnestness in the matter, and will name the other two
events when the forfeit of the Harrison Street Athletic Club is posted. Now,
gentlemen of the Harrison Street Athletic Club, toe the mark.
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MILLER's Quotations
14 lbs. granulated sugar for $1; Red Cross flour, $1.40 per sack; 4 lbs of
choice tea for $1; tea dust, 15c per pound; kennedy biscuits and wafers; 3
lbs choice rice for 25c; new buckwheat, self-rising and pure; new Valencia
raisens 10c per pound; new cranberries 10 and 12c per quart; new turnips 20c
per peck; Flake hominy at 5c per pound at MILLER's Bee Hive grocery, 319
Brady street.
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Reception
Yesterday afternoon at the home of the Misses Minnie and Bertha SEARS, 217
Bridge Avenue, was the scene of an elegant reception tendered to Mrs. I.L.
SEARS.
The house was tastefully and beautifully decorated in honor of the event and
beautiful autumn leaves, potted plants and flowers were in profusion.
An elegant repast was served to the company and quite an enjoyable time was
had.
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COMMITTED SUICIDE
A Man Found Dying in a Straw Stack on the Farm of William STOKES.

Yesterday morning while doing work on the farm belonging to William STOKES,
C.L. HAWLEY discovered the body of a man lying in a straw stack. The man was
evidently dying as his breathing would indicate.
Dr. DeARMOND was telephoned for, but before he arrived the man breathed his
last. On examination the Dr. reported to Coroner McCORTNEY the following
facts:
Passes of the Northwestern road found in the pockets of the clothing show
the name of the deceased to be George WHITE, and it is presumable that he
has been employed on that road in some capacity. His age was about 30 to 35
years. He was five feet  six inches in height and his weight was 160 pounds,
with body well developed. The only beard is a light red mustache, the other
beard having been shaved about three days ago. There is no injury of any
sort. Two 1-ounce vials lay in the pockets, one of them empty, the other
filled with laudanum. The empty one came from Smith & Strong's Drug store at
Clinton, while the full bottle bore the label of Darrah & Culbertson,
Princeton, Ia.
This morning quite a number of witness were examined and all evidence tended
to show the deceased came to death by his own hand. The wittnesses in the
case, C.L. HAWLEY, William STOKES, Otto BARNUM, H.F. CARL, and Dr. DeARMOND,
all gave testimony that proved that the man had committed suicide, but for
what cause still remains a mystery.
The following verdict was reached this afternoon:
THE VERDICT
State of Iowa
Scott County
An inquisition holden at Davenport, Iowa, in Scott county, on the 10th of
October, A.D., 1890, before Dr. James McCORTNEY, coroner of said county,
upon the body of George WHITE, there lying dead, by the jurors whose names
are hereby subscribed. The said jurors upon their oaths do say, after having
heard the evidence and examined said body, we do find that the deceased came
to his death by taking an over-dose of landanum for what purpose unknown to
the jury, which caused his death at about 10 o'clock A.M., October 9th,
1890.
Given under our hands, at the time and place of said inquisition above
mentioned.
E.H. G. VON DORHEN, John F. MILLER, Joseph GIMBEL.

A Correction
The article regarding Lester CROOK, which appeared in THE TIMES a few days
since, in which it was alleged that he had knocked down a woman employed in
the same establishment with him, and with whom he had a disagreement, seems,
in the light of a fuller statement of facts since presented to us, to have
been more emphatic than the matter required. Upon a closer investigation
into the affair, coupled with the statement of on-lookers, we learn that Mr.
Crook did not knock down or call names the woman in question, and while
regretting that it was the medium of doing the young man an unintentional
injustice, THE TIMES willingly gives Mr. CROOK's version of the affair, in
order that he may be set right before the public. It is not the policy of
this paper to willfully distort or misrepresent the facts in any manner, and
finding itself imposed upon in any way, THE TIMES will cheerfully make
amends, as in the case of Mr. CROOK, who, by the way, is well spoken of by
his employer.

OBITUARY
Riepe
To-day at 12 o'clock noon, Professor William RIEPE passed away from this
vale of tears to that great unknown. The late deceased was living with his
son, Adelbert, on Second street, below Ripley. Funeral notice will be given
later on.
Prof. RIEPE was born Nov. 16, 1816, at Haspe, near Iserlohn, Westphalia.
Graduated from the normal school at Iserlohn, attended the university at
Berlin, and was a teacher for a number of years. He participated in the
revolution of 1848, and with many others, was compelled to leave the
country.
In 1850 he settled at Cleveland, Ohio, and after a few years removed to
Baltimore, where he was several years engaged in teaching.
In 1857 he came to Davenport, where he has since been well known as an
active instructor. He was in charge of the German instruction in the city
schools for some years and served with great success. He was for some time
conductor of the Thalia Musical Society.
He was one of the half dozen who organized the Davenport Academy of Natural
Sciences; was always a member of the board of trustees and an active,
earnest working member to the day of his death, and will be greatly missed
in their councils.
He was a man of the most tender sympathies, kind-hearted and unselfish, ever
ready to do an act of kindness, and a most affectionate man in his own
family.
He leaves a wife and one son, Adelbert, a druggist, and two daughters, Mrs.
Melanie WEYMANN now of New York, who will be here Saturday evening, and a
younger daughter, Clara, at home.

SCHNITGER
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry SCHNITGER, 1301 East From street, is darkened
by the shadow of death. Their little son, Richard Benton, died yesterday,
after an illness of 10 days, of dysentery. He was 22 months of age, and the
only son. The funeral service will be held from the family residence
to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Resolutions of Respect
At the regular meeting of Davenport Lodge No. 441, I.O.G.T., held Oct. 1,
1890, the following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, An all-wise Providence has taken from our midst our friend and
brother, J.H. CARTER, who departed this life on the 23d day of September
1890, and
WHEREAS, In his death this lodge has lost one of its most honored
members,and one who to know was to love and respect, Therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we tender to the family of our deceased brother our heartfelt
sympathy and condolence in their hour of sorrow.
RESOLVED, That the charter of the lodge be draped in mourning for the period
of thirty days, and further
RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of the
lodge, a copy sent under seal of the lodge to the bereaved family, and also
that the city papers be requested to publish the same.
J.H. DOXSEE, Mrs. Emma DALY, Mrs. Sylvia QUEEN. Committee.

Of Interest to Cigarette Smokers
The main reason why the cigarette obtains so fatal a power over young men is
because of the opium in it. The little paper roll seems to soothe, when in
fact it is paralyzing the very forces of life. A confirmed cigarette smoker
shows the appearance and actions of the opium eater. Misery, insanity or
death, one or the other, is sure to result. Such are some of the recent
occurrences connected with the dangerous habit. A dozen boys made insane by
cigarette smoking have within a short time been confined in the Napa (Cal.)
hospital for the insane. Walter FLETCHER died at Louisville the other day of
cigarette poisoning. The brightest boy in his class, he began a year ago to
smoke, and had been smoking from fifty to sixty a day. he was striken down
with heart disease, directly brought on by smoking. A boy of sixteen died in
Philadelphia. His habit was to smoke twenty a day. A post mortem showed that
death was due to congestion of the brain from cigarette poison. A fine young
man of Troy drops dead. After his death one of his veins burst-the blood was
as black as ink. Several physicians said it was cigarette poisoning. We
respectfully present the above facts to the consideration of the young men
of Davenport who are addicted to this pernicious habit.

The Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Saturday, Oct. 11, 1890

JUMPED THEIR BAIL
Dillon and O'Brien Take Sudden Leave of Ireland
EACH HAS FORFEITED HEAVY BONDS
It is Rumored That They Are on Their Way to America, But Will Return to
Serve Their Sentences. After a Tour of This Country.

BALFOUR BAFFLED.

DUBLIN, Oct. 11- The case of the Crown against William O'Brien and John
Dillon, who are charged with conspiracy in inciting tenants to pay their
rents, was again called in the magistrate's court at Tipperary Friday.
Messrs. O'Brien and Dillon have hitherto been present at all the hearings,
but when the court opened they did not put in an appearance. Both the
defendants are members of the committee which was appointed at the
conference of Irish Nationalists held in Dublin last Friday to visit America
for the purpose of soliciting aid for the nationalist cause and a rumor is
current that they have forfeited their bail of £1,000 each in the conspiracy
case, and that they sailed Thursday for the United States.
There is little, if any, doubt that the objective point of Dillon and
O'Brien is the United States. It is known, however, that they have avoided
the ordinary routes of travel between the two countries, and up to the
present hour absolutely nothing is known of the manner in which they
succeeded in eluding the watchfulness of the large police and military force
gathered in and about Tipperary. The escape has excited great admiration and
enthusiasm in the ranks of the Nationalists both in England and Ireland,
while the Government is confused by the readiness with which officers,
cautioned to be especially on the alert have been hoodwinked.
The action of Dillon and O'Brien indicates that the two great Nationalist
leaders intend to carry out the plan of operations outlined by them a few
weeks ago when they said they would come to America, forfeit their bond, and
allow sentence to be passed in their absence. Then, after an extensive
speech-making campaign in America, they will return here and serve out their
sentence.
When court opened a demand was made for the production of the bodies of John
Dillon and William O'Brien. Compliance with the demand being impossible, the
court ordered that their sureties come in and make good the amount of their
bonds. Thereupon Mr. Healy arose and submitted to the court that the
sureties had fulfilled their obligations with the appearance before the bar
on the first day of the trial of Mr. Dillon and Mr. O'Brien. Mr. Healy
argued that the crown having in certain particulars amended the original
charges against his clients the bail could no longer be held as good. The
magistrates decided that the charges after amendment remained substantially
as originally made. A certificate of non-appearance was then attached to the
bail bonds, and the court adjourned to enable counsel to consider what steps
the prosecution would take in view of the complications created by the
escape of the prisoners. Warrants have been issued for the apprehension of
the absentees.
Detectives have boarded all out-going steamers and searched in vain for
Dillon and O'Brien. They are convinced that the two are already on the way
to America. It is possible they say, that Dillon and O'Brien sailed on a
yacht and boarded a steamer outside of Queenstown harbor.
The amount of the bail bond will be paid by the National League.
Mr. T.P. O'Connor's paper (The Star) says 'that Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien
went to Waterford, and from there to Havre Wednesday, and that they
proceeded from the latter port to New York.'

New York, Oct. 11- Irishmen in this city have received word that Messrs.
O'Brien and Dillon went from Dublin across the channel to Holly Head, thence
to London and Havre, where they boarded a Hamburg-American vessel. Sunday
night a meeting will be held to make arrangements for their reception.

The Times
Davenport, Scott, IA
Monday, Oct. 27, 1890

GAMBLER'S ON TRIAL
The Inmates of MARTEN's Place Show Fight and the Trial Now in Progress

Chief KESSLER and Officer WAFER dropped in on John MARTENS' joint late
Saturday night and surprised seven fellows who were braced up behind stacks
of white chips. The card shufflers run in were John MARTENS, the proprietor,
Louis MARTENS, George HARRISON, Tom DAVIS, Tom JEFFERSON, Elias ESWALD and
Frank BARBER.
This mroning the gamblers decided to stand a trial and city attorney FISHER
filed out the warrants. The fellows took a change of venue, and the case is
set for trial at 'Squire PETERS. It took some time to make out the papers
necessary to the change and the case is now on trial. The gamblers are being
defended by Attorney HUBBELL and the every inch of ground is being fought.
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Two Fires.

This forenoon an alarm of fire was rung in from Rock Island street which was
located at teh residence at 1510, occupied by Mr. G.R. CLARK and owned by
William HENDER. The fire originated from a spark from another chimney and
$5.00 will cover the damage.
Last night an alarm was rung in from box 36, and the fire was located at
WEYERHAUSER & DENKMAN's mill on East Front street. A spark from the furnace
caught on the roof of the shaving shed. Hose from the mill was land and
succeeded in extinguishing the incipient blaze. The fire department laid
hose but it was not needed.
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Married Ten Years
Mr. B.C. WOOD, president of the Iowa Business College, has been married ten
years yesterday and about twenty of his friends and acquaintances surprised
Mr. and Mrs. WOOD at the home of the former's father, 313 Main street. The
faculty of the college was well represented and the event was celebrated in
an elaborate manner.
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Again At His Desk
City clerk J.L. HEBERT is at his desk again after a week's business trip at
Independence. Joe was recently elected Secretary of the Davenport Fair
association and has been attending the races at Independence, getting
pointers on racing over the tile-shaped track and advertising our fair at
the same time. He says the races were all right.
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A Church Dedicated
The New First M.E. church in Rock Island was dedicated yesterday, a large
congregation being present at each service. The dedicatory sermon was
delivered by Rev. J.B. IVES, D.D. of Auburn, N.Y. and is pronounced a fine
effort. The music was especially prepared for the occasion, ans was under
the direction of Prof. HOUSEL.
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Won't Interfere With Housework
Mrs. C.E. HIRST, National President of the Ladies G.A.R. in a general letter
issued recently announces the official roster. Iowa gets but one little
office, Mrs. L. MOORE of Des Moines becomes a member of the badge committee.
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Got Thirty Days
Thomas LANE went into EMERSON & Cos. ten cent store Saturday and carried
away a clock and three autograph albums. He was given a hearing this morning
and sentenced to jail for 30 days.


Filed for Probate
This morning in the district clerk's office, the will of the late Clarinda
ALVORD, whose death occurred on the 23d of this month, was filed for
probate.
The document was made out March 12, 1888, ans she names her son Julius and
her daughter Eva as executors.
To Horace, Everett and Nina, children of her son, Ozra, she leaves $300 to
be equally divided among them.
To her son Julius she leaves $300 and to her daughter Marion she leaves
$1000.
To her daughter Eva she also leaves her house and lot situated in this city,
to keep or sell, as she may see fit, and in addition to the above, she is to
receive all household furniture and all the personal property not otherwise
disposed of, after all the bills are paid. in case this daughter shall marry
she shall divide her share of the personal property equally between herself
and the other three heirs.

Real Estate Transfers
Clarence CHURCHILL has sold to Hawley S HEPBURN for $2500 lot 12 in block 8
in Churchill's re-survey of Churchill's addition to the city of Davenport.

August ROLFE has sold to Henry ROSENCRANZ for $1,600 twenty-four feet off of
lot one in block seven in McIntosh's addition to the city.

Laura SNYDER has sold to George SHADO for $500 in the south half of lots 24
and 25 in Fulton's addition to the city.

Susan GREEN has sold to Mary LAUGHRAD for $1710 lot five in block 147 and
lot thirteen in block 125 in LeClaire's addition to the city.

OBITUARY

VAN EVRA
Yesterday morning at the home of her son, Luke VAN EVRA , occurred the death
of Mr. Louisa VAN EVRA, aged 52 years. Her death was quite suddenand is a
shock to a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She had not been
feeling well for several days, and yesterday morning her son went out to get
some oysters for his mother. The stew had just been served when she fell
back in her chair and expired. Heart disease was the cause. Her husband died
some time ago and she leaves two children. Her native home was Johnstown,
Pa., but she had been a resident of Iowa for 35 years.

O'KEEFE
Yesterday, at Mercy Hospital, occurred the death of Sarah O'KEEFE, a young
domestic, nineteen years of age, who has lived at the hospital since a young
child. Her mother died nine years ago and her father has been no support to
her. For months she has been a victim of consumption and has failed rapidly
during the past few weeks.
The funeral occurred this morning at St. Joseph's church and the Sisters of
the hospital took charge of the burial.

HARDING
On Saturday at her home at 724 Main street occurred the death of Caroline,
the wife of P.B. HARDING, aged 63 years, and the funeral, occurred
yesterday, attended by a large number of sympathizing friends. She was sick
but about three days and death was sudden. Her maiden name was Caroline F.
HANSSEN and she came to Davenport in 1849. She was married in 1850, and six
children were born to them, all of whom survive her.

A SAD END
A YOUNG MAN'S FALL FROM A STREET CAR

Hans VON KOECHRITZ, a young German known among his acquaintances as Hans
BUCKHOUSE went to Rock Island Saturday night to attend a fair, and was
killed coming home.
He went over with a number of young men and remained there until the eleven
o'clock car left for this city. In the party were H.H. BERG, Edward
KAUFMANN, Richard ANDRESSEN and William KOESTER. ANDRESSEN and KAUFMANN went
to Moline to hear Tom REED and the party met at the station in time to catch
the late car. Coming across the bridge the boys were on the rear platform
and just as they left the Davenport and, descending Second street, opposite
the Bridge House, a couple of the boys jumped off the rear platform and run
ahead to catch the forward platform.
Whether or not KOESCHRITZ was going to do the same thing never will be
known, but a few seconds afterwards one of the boys look back and saw a body
lying on the pavement.
The car was stopped and the passengers went back. It was found to be
KOESCHRITZ and he was insensible. he was taken to the Bridge House and
afterwards removed to his home, 506 Farnum street. Dr. McCORTNEY was called
in his capacity as a physician and found the young man past all aid. His
neck was broken and he breathed heavily and had a very irregular pulse. He
did not regain consciousness and died at 8 o'clock Sunday morning.
Several physicians were in attendance before his death, and it was found
that a blood vessel had been ruptured under the scalp and it has bled
profusely. Concussion of the brain had resulted and the skull was found to
have been fractured.
Coroner McCORTNEY summoned a jury at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
consisting of Joseph GIMBEL, Michael RAPHAEL and Michael CROWE, and they
viewed the body. This morning at 10 o'clock a post mortem examination of the
body was made and the testimony of the four witnesses on the car was taken.
The jury then adjourned until 4:30 this afternoon, when a verdict will be
rendered. It is safe to predict that death resulted from an accident and on
one will be held responsible.
The unfortunate young man was twenty-five years of age and was an employee
of the Eagle Works. He is spoken of as an industrious young man and his
death is a severe blow to his widowed mother. He at one time resided in
Milwaukee, his mother then being the wife of Mr. KOESCHRITZ, who died in
that city. She then went back to her native home in Germany, but soon
afterward returned and settled in Davenport. Here she married a Mr.
BUCKHOUSE, who died a few years ago, and the mother was left dependent on
her son, Hans.
It is an unfortunate affair, and the mother has the sympathy of scores of
friends.

The Times
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Wednesday Oct 29, 1890

THE CITY

A marriage license has been issued to T. Fred NABSTED and Katie A BERG.

Ralph LINDSEY, who has been on the sick list is now able to be out.

Squire KAUFMANN is still under the weather and unable to be at his desk.

Bookcases and sideboards at extra low prices at G.F. KNOSTMAN & Son.

C.W. REED of Nebraska City, formerly a partner of Mr. BIRDSALL of the St.
James, is visiting Davenport friends.

Mrs. W.M. LILLIS and child will arrive to-night from Bloomington, Ill. where
Mrs. LILLIS has been visiting her parents for the past three weeks.

W.W. HUMPHREY has been appointed special agent of the eleventh census
district of the mortgage indebtedness department. He is the son of Hon. J.
HUMPHREY, of this city.

Mrs. W.C. PECK and son William, of Sprinfield, Mo., returned home last
evening after a visit with Davenport friends.

Remember, Mr. OWENS, photographer, 404 Brady, is giving a premium of
one-half dozen cabinet photos with every sitting.

Dr. LESSER, 1109 W. 2d St. Tel 203. Specialist for skin and sexual diseases.

William FIELDING, a typographical tourist who nearly bothered the life out
of the Davenport printers Monday went from here to Moline and there got
arrested. He told the officers he had a family at Chariton, Iowa, and was
released on the promise that he would leave town.

The young hebrews of Davenport and Rock Island met Sunday afternoon and
organized a literary society, to be known as: The Hebrews Literary Society.
The following officers were elected: Louis SILVERSTEIN, President, Emanual
GERSTEL, Vice President; Helen PEBERSTEIGER, Secretary and Ida ROTHSCHILD,
Treasurer.

B.A. RAPHAEL and F.W. SMITH, who have been hunting down on the Island for a
week past, went to Davenport this morning loaded with ducks. Our market was
pretty well supplied to-day.

William GALLAGHER went on a tour of Northwest Davenport yesterday, amusing
himself by breaking out windows, doing damage to the extent of $1.50.
Information was sworn out against him under the state law and he was brought
before 'Squire PETERS this morning. The evidence sustained the charge and he
was bound over to the district court in the sum of $200. He is now hunting
bondsmen.
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Frank NADLER, (graduate in Pharmacy) Prescription Druggist and Analytical
Chemist. (Successor to STEVENSON & STREEPER.) 329 Brady street; telephone
No.99.
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The Stokes Case
The plaintiffs in the STOKES case now attracting the attention of the
district court, expect to rest to-day.
Yesterday afternoon and this morning many witnesses were examined, to
establish proof that Young STOKES is not capable of managing his own
business.
This morning the husband of Julia CARROLL, one of the plaintiffs, was placed
upon the stand and examined at length by both sides. Mr. CARROLL managed the
farm for a long time, but now is in the grocery business in Chicago.
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Killed at Barstow
William HURST, a C.B. & O. Brakeman Run Over by a Freight Car Early This
Morning and Died in St. Luke's Hospital

Early this morning William HURST, a young C.B. & O. brakeman, started out
for his day's work, and at 10 o'clock he died at the hospital. It is another
case of the uncertainty of life and the danger attending the career of a
brakeman.
William HURST was trying to make a coupling of two freight cars at Barstow,
a small station on the "Q" east of Rock Island, and in some way got his foot
caught in a frog. He was unable to free himself, and in his efforts to get
out of his predicament he threw himself on to the rail and was unable to
keep from under the wheels. The car passed over him, his right leg being cut
off, his left arm broken and he received other severe bruises about the head
and body. He was at once taken to St. Luke's hospital, but nothing could be
done to save the young man's life, and he died at ten o'clock. He was about
22 years of age.

MR. HUBBELL'S STORY
He Tells a "Times" Reporter of Young KOECHRITZ's Death, Which Completely
Exploded the Sandbagging Theory

The jury in the Hans VON KOECHRITZ case are still investigating the cause of
the young man's death-or were at noon.
They had at that time been unable to find and eye witness to the affair, but
a TIMES reporter held an interview this morning with a gentleman who saw the
man fall and which completely explodes the sandbagging theory.
M.r C.H. HUBBELL, the junior member of the law firm of HUBBELL & HUBBELL, is
the only living eye witness to the sad affair. In telling his story to the
TIMES man this forenoon he said in substance as follows:
" I went over to Moline Saturday night with a friend, Mr. ROLFE, to hear
Speaker REED's talk and we came home on the car that leaves Rock Island at
eleven o'clock. There were on the same car a party of four or five young
fellows who were together on the rear platform and appeared to be very well
acquainted. Some of the boys jumped off and ran toward the front end and
jumped on the forward platform. I did not see young KOECHRITZ jump but I saw
him when he was in the air and also him strike, and I am not surprised that
the blow killed him. The car was going at a fair rate of speed, coming down
the hill, just after leaving the bridge, on Second street and as near as I
could judge the fellow instead of jumping the same way the car was going,
turned opposite direction. Now you know that jumping from the street car the
opposite way from which that in which  it is going, will give a man a
terrible shock, and it is impossible to alight on your feet. Well, when I
saw KOECHRITZ he was in the air and was doubled up pretty well. he came down
on the pavement striking right on top of the head, and lay there very quiet.
The car was stopped and we went back. It was feared that he was badly hurt,
being then insensible. We carried him into the Bridge House and laid him on
a billiard table. You are familiar with what followed, all of which was
testified to before the coroner's jury at the first session."
Mr. HUBBELL went to Coroner McCORTNEY this afternoon and gave his testimony
which throws a great deal of light upon the case and will settle the matter
so far as the sandbagging theory is concerned.


WEDDING BELLS
Natalie BORCHARDT to Wed James H. BUSHNELL of Nevada City, Col-The
HOERSCH-PETERSEN Nuptials.

To-morrow at Grace cathedral will occur a wedding of more than ordinary
interest to Davenport society people.
The contracting parties are Natalie, the elder daughter of Mr. Edward
BORCHARDT, the well-known printer of 1119 Brady street and Mr. James H.
BUSHNELL, of Nevada City, Colorado, a young man who is conducting an
extensive stock ranch at that place. Mr. BUSHNELL comes from an aristocratic
family of Quincy, Ill., his father now deceased, being a member of the law
firm of Browning & Bushnell, the former being Secretary of the Interior in
President Lincoln's cabinet.
The best man for the event will be Mr. J.J. SINGLETON of Chicago, a son of
ex-congressman SINGLETON. A large number of guests will be present from all
over the city to attend the society event. Tonight at the Kimball a spread
will be served the contracting parties and immediate friends, places being
laid for twenty.

HOERSCH-PETERSEN
This evening at the residence of the bride's parents on Second street, in
East Davenport, will occur the wedding of Amelia, the elder daughter of
August PETERSEN, of the firm of Knostmann, Petersen & Co., to William
HOERSCH, a popular rising young legal light. Both  parties are well known in
teh city and are possessed of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. To
many of our readers the announcement will be a complete surprise.
The ceremony will be performed at 8 o'clock by Rev. John C. RAPP, pastor of
the German M.E. church of Rock Island, formerly of Davenport.
The young couple will not take any wedding trip but will at once go to
housekeeping in a newly furnished cottage on Fifth street opposite the court
house.

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A MATRIMONAL MISFIT
Catherine CUMMINGS Asks for a Divorce From Her Husband on the Grounds of
Adultery, Cruelty, Neglect.

Catherine CUMMINGS, of this city, was married to James CUMMINGS in this city
Nov. 8, 1882, and she has had about all the married life she wants.
With her marriage was a dismal failure.
In the district court this morning, through her attornies, HUBBELL &
HUBBELL, she commenced a suit for divorce. Married in 1882, she alleges that
she conducted herself as a married woman should, and in the best way she
knew how performed the obligations and duties incumbent upon her.
Against her husband she brings some grave charges, and if proven are
sufficient to free her of the matrimonial bonds. She says that James-that's
her husband- has utterly disregarded his marital vows, and is guilty of
adultry with one Bridget HOFFMANN, now residing in this city. Not only does
she charge him with adultry, but she says that not less than six times has
he beat and struck her, and several times has treatened to kill her. His
treatment is such as to endanger her life and health and she can't stand it
any longer.
He is alleged to be a man of violent passion, given to uncontrollable fits
of anger, and he in no way contributes toward her support. He is such that
she fears to live and co-habit with him and it is her earnest prayer that
the judge will disolve the matrimonial bonds now uniting them.

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It's a Sweet Girl.
Mr. G.J. WASHBURN, the junior member of the Washburn, Halligan & Co., Coffee
Co., came down town this morning with his face wreathed in smiles. He was
receiving congratulations on a new girl baby which arrived early. It is of
regulation weight and both mother and child are doing well.



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