Clinton Advertiser News - January 1920
From the Clinton Advertiser, Monday, January 5, 1920
Page 1
GRAND MOUND HAS BAD FIRE; OLDEST BLOCK IS WIPED OUT
(Special to the ADVERTISER)
Grand Mound, Ia., Jan. 5 -- Fire of unknown origin, starting in the
Thrim-Brundage garage, wiped out the oldest business block in Grand Mound Sunday
afternoon.
Despite the valiant efforts of the volunteer firemen, assisted by the town and
country people, and the fire companies of DeWitt and Calamus, the J. W. Kelly
undertaking establishment and furniture store and the J. A. Gilles general store
were completely destroyed.
The first-floor contents of both places were saved but much of the merchandise on the second floors was consumed in the big blaze.
Today only a smoldering bed of ashes remains of the three business places.
The Kelly block was the oldest business block in Grand Mound, and has been a cherished landmark for the residents here, whose sympathy goes out to those who were heavy losers in Sunday's fire.
While the firemen and the citizens were busy fighting the blaze, another alarm was turned in, a roof fire having broken out at the home of Mrs. Anna Stemple, which she recently purchased from R. C. Quinn, and into which she was to move this week. Fortunately not much damage was done to the residence. Mr. Quinn, who assisted in combatting the flames, was injured, receiving a severe gash in the leg, and a badly wrenched back. For a time internal injuries were feared. At present, however, all indications are in Mr. Quinn's favor and his speedy recovery is looked for although he will be confined for some time at the home of his mother as a result of his injuries.
Some of the firemen had narrow escapes from being overcome by flames and smoke
while the conflagration was in progress.
TAYLOR - SMITH WEDDING.
Miss Dorothy M. Taylor of Clinton, Ia. and Edward R. Smith of Detroit, Mich.
were married yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the parsonage of the First
Methodist church, Rock Island, Ill., the Rev. Samuel Van Pelt officiating. There
were no attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside in Detroit. The bridegroom's
father, the Rev. H. L. Smith, is pastor of the Central Methodist church of
Detroit.
POLICE GET BILL FRANCO
Bill Franco, accused of the theft of 40,000 francs from his brother, George
Franco, owner of a shoe shining stand on Second street, is now at Mercy hospital
as a result of an escapade Friday night.
Whiteside county police officers caught Franco on the other side of the river and locked him up in the Fulton jail. When found, it was thought that his feet were frozen and Officers Lorenz and Burke were notified to claim their man. The officers went to Fulton shortly after noon today and identified him; they also found that both of his feet were badly frozen as a result of spending the nights outside to avoid being apprehended. He was brought back to Clinton this afternoon and is now at the hospital for treatment.
The impression gained today that the 40,000 francs supposed to have been stolen
are on deposit in a New York bank. However, Bill managed to secure the deposit
book from his brother and was making his way eastward to gather in the money.
Page 3
$2,500 LOSS FOLLOWS FIRE IN RESIDENCE
Damage to the extent of about $2,500 was caused by fire which broke out at 4:55 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the residence of Mrs. Peter Murphy, at the corner of Tenth avenue and Fifth street.
The fire is said to have been caused by a defective chimney. The fire companies were called, and found the whole roof in a blaze. Companies 1, 2, 4 and the truck responded to the alarm.
Two streams of water were thrown on the burning building, and a couple of chemicals were used in fighting the blaze. The firemen were busiy about an hour and a half before the flames were mastered and extinguished. Most of the roof was burned off the house.
The damage to the building is estimated today at $1,500 and the loss on the
contents at $1,000. The insurance is said to be adequate.
Page 4
FIRE DAMAGES DEWITT HOME.
On Saturday morning, the country home of Mr. and Mrs. J. McDonald was the scene
of a small fire when shingles of the house caught fire from a burning chimney.
The roof of the kitchen was destroyed on Friday evening about ten o'clock. The
Thomas O'Toole residence in North DeWitt was also the scen of a small blaze, the
shingles of the house having caught fire from the chimney. The fire at the
O'Toole home was discovered by the Gostick family who immediately turned in the
alarm.
Page 10
CARL NISSEN ASSUMES STORE
Nis Nissen, one of Clinton's oldest retail dry goods merchants, has retired from
the active management of his business which has been assumed by his son, Carl
Nissen, who has been associated in the store for some time.
The senior Mr. Nissen has been in ill health for the past two years and during
that time, and some eleven years preceding it, Carl Nissen has been in the store
and is thoroughly capable of carrying on the business in the successful manner
it has been maintained in the past.
The firm will hereafter be known as Carl H. Nissen and the ADVERTISER
congratulates Carl Nissen upon acquiring the dry goods business in his name.
From the Clinton Advertiser, Monday, January 6, 1920
Page 1
BILL FRANCO BETTER TODAY
Reports from Mercy hospital today indicate that Bill Franco, who had both of his
fee frozen while trying to make a getaway from his brother in Clinton, is much
better and while his hospitalization period will probaby extend over a couple of
weeks, it is expected that he will recover.
Page 2
ENGEL-BURKE
Miss Cora Engel and J. J. Burke, both of Davenport, were married last evening by
the Rt. Rev. Monsignor McLaughlin at the rectory.
They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Burke, cousins of the groom.
The bride was dressed in dark blue silk and wore black furs and an ostrich
feather hat.
After the ceremony a supper and reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John A. Burke, 509 Eleventh avenue.
Mr. Burke has visited in this city with his cousin a number of times, and has a
large acquaintance here who extend best wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Burke will make their home in Davenport.
NIELSEN-BIER
Miss Lillian Nielsen and John Bier were married this morning at the parsonage of
the Zion Lutheran church, Rev. Hein performing the ceremony.
Miss Martha Nielsen, a sister of the bride was bride's maid, and Walter Bier,
the groom's brother, was best man.
The bride wore a blue travelling suit with hat to match and carried bride's
roses.
Mr. and Mrs. Bier left at noon for a brief wedding trip and will make their home
on a farm near Morrison.
THE JANUARY TERM IS ON
The January term of the Clinton district court opened this morning with Judge
Barker on the bench.
The following cases, in addition to the new cases, have been noticed for trial
at the present court term:
Sarah Alice Marren vs Fidelity & Casualty Co.
D. L. Pascal et al vs W. F. Hasomiller et al.
Julius Bender vs John W. Herrity.
Harry Donavan et al vs James Donavan et al.
James Donavan vs Anna Donavan.
Fairchild vs DeWitt et al
J. P. Calnan vs Lagomarcino Grupe Co. et al.
J. O. Devitt vs Joseph Kohout.
Sarah Alice Marron vs Fidelity & Casualty Co.
Martin vs Klabunda.
Monahan vs Monahan.
Hans Johnson et al vs T. H. Dosland et al.
Ford Paving Co. vs City of Clinton.
Fred Wolfe vs P. C. O'Conner.
Monahan vs Monahan.
M. B. Lawless adm of Est of Bernard Cownley dec's vs Walter D. Hines, Dir Gen of
US Ry Adm and C M & St. P Ry Co.
John W. Turner vs Albert Willer.
Hirsch vs Cullen.
Sarah E. Dougherty vs The Guaranty Life Ins Co.
Louis Ardelain vs Jacob Hainline.
Mott Peters vs John Guinan.
Goodrich Rubber Co vs H. P. Steadman.
Wood Bros & Clarkson vs H. P. Steadman.
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co vs H. P. Steadman.
Schawl vs City of Clinton.
James B. Day vs H. E. Bragonier.
L. N. Williams, executor vs Fred Petersen.
W. H. Muckridge vs Irene Wolf.
A. J. Claussen vs George L. Tompkins.
Hagerboeck Stoecks & Maxwell vs D. J. Bush.
H. L. Smith vs Wilden.
Bouselot vs Bouselot.
P. B. McAndrews vs Dick D. J. Busch.
Western Grocery Co vs F. J. Bloom.
Cedar Rapids Pump Co vs Andrew Paysen.
Florence K. Adams vs George F. Adams.
John F. Kelly Co vs F. J. Bloom.
Halligan Candy Co vs F. J. Bloom.
Peter N. Jacobsen vs F. J. Bloom.
Martin Woods Co vs F. J. Bloom.
Ingwer Christensen vs Emil Dierks.
Sinclair Ref Co vs Bert Betis.
J. H. Witte vs Walter D. Hines and C M & St P Ry Co.
C B & Q Ry Co vs Commercial Land Co.
Wm. McNamara et al vs Alfred Ketelsen.
In the matter of the Estate of Hanna D. Moeser (Claim).
In the matter of the Estate of Cassel Estabrook (Contest of Will).
PICTURE OF MAUDE FENLON BOLLMAN SHOWN
The Pacific Coast Musician for January, 1920, shows a picture of Maude Fenlon
Bollman, a former Clinton woman.
The following piece is taken from the same magazine:
Maude Fenlon Bollman, soprano, who recently came to Los Angeles from Chicago,
where she is highly esteemed as a singer and artist, is filling the soprano
position of the First Presbyterian church, Pasadena. Mrs. Bollman appeared on
the program of the Hollywood Community Christmas Tree exercises. Hugo
Kirchhofer, director. She sang at the Teacher's Institute meeting of Dec. 16, at
the Pasadena Shakespeare club. On Feb. 18 she will sing for the South Pasadena
Woman's club.
Page 5
DAY'S NEWS AT COURT HOUSE
The board of supervisors adjourned last night until September 12th. The board
was busy all day yesterday allowing bills and transacting other routine
business.
Marriage licenses have been issued to:
Herbert W. Shannon of Davenport and Jennie E. Shannon of Kalamazoo.
J. J. Burke, 24, and Cora Engle, 20, Clinton.
John H. Bier and Lillian Nielsen, Clinton.
Ray J. Smith, 22, Grand Mound and Winifred Hughes, 20, Lost Nation.
County Superintendent Cozzens has just returned from Welton, where he spent some
hours yesterday looking over proposed sites for the new consolidated school
building, recently authorized at a special election. Three sites in and adjacent
to the town are being considered and no decision has yet been reached.
Frank Keyport was in municipal court this morning on the charge of cruelty to
animals having been accused by neighbors of leaving a horse out nights in the
recent extreme weather. He pleaded guilty and was fined $5 by Judge Fort.
Tuesday will be default day in the Clinton district court.
SALE BUSINESS IS GOING STRONG
Charles Everman, the popular auctioneer, who visited the ADVERTISER yesterday,
states that the sale business is going strong and that January and February loom
up bigger than in any previous year.
Mr. Everman states that the prices that cows and horses are bringing is
remarkable. At the Jasper Nelson sale, held Jan. 3, 28 cows were sold, bringing
prices of from $65 to $196, averaging around $140 per head. One team of mules
brought over $500 and implements are bringing prices more than the original cost
of the same. Mr. Everman is changing his copy of the ADVERTISER from his former
home on DeWitt, Route 5, to the town of Low Moor, where he will reside. Mr.
Everman will go into the implement business there.
Page 10
DEWITT
Having purchased the grocery business of E. F. McManus & Co., wish to announce
we have added new equipment and new stock; are now in a position to supply your
needs in our line and solicit a share of your patronage.
The Pure Food Grocery, F. W. Sievers, Prop.
ENTERTAINS FOR BRIDE
A linen and canned fruit shower was held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Al Carlin, in honor of Miss Agnes Britt whose marriage to Mr. Chas. Carlin
will take place this month. A delightful time was spent in music and games and a
bountiful three-course dinner was served, after which the guests departed
declaring they had spent a most delightful afternoon. Miss Britt received many
beautiful and useful gifts.
The Clinton Advertiser, Wednesday, January 7, 1920
MOVES TO MASON CITY
Carl Madsen, who has been employed with the Curtis company at their offices in
this city, leaves today for Mason City, Iowa, where he has purchased an interest
ina Sporting Goods and Bicycle Store operated by his cousin, Mr. Olsen, at that
place.
Mr. Madsen will return here later to bring his family to Mason City, where they
will take up their residence.
Contributed by Nettie Mae Lucas 2024