Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-09

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Messrs. Bsrneman and Twombley played
. match game. which WAS won by the for
mcr by handsome msjority.
After this Messrs. Coon and Brunswisk
Played an exhibition game. which was
much admired by all present. Some splen-
did fancy shots were made by both players.
Messrs. Twombly and Marten PLAYED
the next game. The latter won-game 500
to 159
Thn afternoon Mcstrs. Mossman and
Twombley played. with the following re
suit: Mossman sol, Twombley 2l9.
The 9th and 10th game, to be played this
evening. will close the tournament. and the
prizes will then be awarded. Exhibition
games will again be played Ladies are in
| vited to attend
HRLP rnE NErpY Mr.. William Bsuer.a
German painter who last fall, while in the
employ OF Messrs. Ficke 4 Winner, frssco
painters, had the misfortune Of breaking
his leg in falling from scatfold in the Da
venport National Bank, where he
was at work. has during his dis
ability painted very handsome
landscape scene, which 10 now ON sx
hibi.ion at Luse / Gnggs' store This
painting is to be drawn for, the proceeds to
90 towards helping the poor man in his des
titution. He has wife and i've children.
depending on him for support, and since
the occurrence Of tho accident be has not
been able to earn anything. The frisads Of
humanity are earnestly invited TO take
shares in the drawing. and help the needy.
JoLrEr SroSs.-Tho superiority Of the
stone obtained from the "Island Quarry"
Of Messrs. Sanger 4 Steel, 1t joliet, H.,
has so we'll been demonstrated. that no moro
doubts are expressed on that point. In the
building Of the Arsenal on Rock Island.
Cen Rodman gave il the preference after
many severe tests. He proved conclusivsly
that il was the best and most durable stone
quarred within hundreds Of miles from
this great moral centre. Those who need
dimension, tagging or rubbls stone, will
find in our columns to-day, the advertise
ment Of Messrs. Sanger 4 Steel, giving
prices and sizes.
These gentlemen will b pleased TO oil
orders on short notice. They have exten-
sive facilities for quarrying, and are prspar-
cd 10 make contracts for any quantity. Or
dsrs for out stona will also bs received and
promptly filled.
SuicIDE BY HAHorNo.-William Boil, an
unmarried German, aged about p years,
who had recently been the employ Of Litsig
L Bro, br .wers, at the lower end Of Fifth
street. was yesterday found hanging by the
neck in the hay loft of the barn Of the
brewery. When found, the body was frozen
stiff The discovery was made by a man
in the employ Of Msssrs. Littig, who had
gone up in tho hay lof, to throw down some
hay. The young man had been missed
since last Sunday. Is had suffered from
sore eyes for some time past, and tie pros
poets Of recovery were 80 gloomy that he
became despondent aud downcast. Under
this depression it is supposed that he com
mittcl the fatal deed. HIS body hung from
= rope tied around beam overhead and
when found, the feet rested on the hay.
The Coroner held an inquest this morning
and a verdict Of suicide was given.
TnE DRAxA.-McFarland, the popul ar
manager, has engaged the Burtis Opera
House for theatrical season. He opens
next Monday evening. with a full troupe,
and will give the Davenport people series
| Of performances Of Grst class order. The
ompanv he has brought with him is .
good one -berter than any ever brought to
this ity-and if the public will only encour-
age him, he proposes to bring out stars"
in rapid ession, giving representa- ons
that will d. credit to the Opera House no
less than himself. Mcfarland has teen
in the business for many years, and his
reputation as a manager 10 urcxceled. We
trust that be will meet With the success he
deserves 4 good theatrical company is
something we have not had here for many
months. Tho Davenport public has Sc
often been imposed upon by travelling
troupes of no m,rit whatever, that some lit
tie reluctance is felt by theatre-Eoers to
patronizs fourteenth-rate shows; but in ths
case Of McFarlaod's company We can prom
se something that will pleass--somethinl
substantial and worthy Of patronage. Thu
opening play will Be The "willow Copss
Look out for the programme and see th'
array Of talent presented. Tho cast ID I
powerful one.
PuBLic INSTALLATION AND SrPPDn I. D
10. F.-Thsre vas . large attendance lac
evening at The installation Of the officers .
Scott Lodge No. 7, and everything passed
4 OF in very pleasant and acceptable man
: nsr. The following sficers elected for II
ensuing term were duly installed, and 10
. vested with the insignia Of their respsctiv
: ofiicss: Jsmes 8. Mckenzie, N. G.; job
Aotlsy. V. g.; William Coulter. Secretary
Jssse Tsagsrdsn, Treasurer; DR.. J. A. Reid
Warden; John Cameron, Conductor SUP
, perters Of N. g., Lucian r Johnson an
John +. Temple u and L Supporters Of
10, Frank Champion and j. w. Leonard;