Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-06
DAVENPORT DOINGS

DHu 6Nh VIII DOtNOS
Mrs. Rhoda Robson, wife of VIII
Robeson. died this morning at Ian
caster, Pa, from the effects of burns
sustained Thursday by the explosion
of an alcohol lamp. She had been
visiting in Lancaster. The body will
be brought to Davenport for inter
ment.
The Free German School society
held its annual election at the school
building on Western avenue at which
the following officers were elected:
President, Emith Custer; vice Presi-
dent, Carl Matthey; secretary, Henry
Ditzen; financial secretary, Theodore
Hartz; treasurer, William W. Whale.
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Lawrence Gallagher, young man
who is employed by the Schick's, had
an attack of weakness while
loading up his delivery wagon with
parcels at one of the big department
stores. DIR. Ben Schmidt was called
and removed him 10 his home in his
buggy, where he soon revived.
The organization of the Davenport
Gun club has been effected. Its
shooting range is located in Flambo's
pasture east of Mercy hospital. Its
officers are as follows: President,
II. W. DeHart; secretary, Ed High;
treasurer. Ernst Moezell. The club
has - members on its charter. The
shoots of the organization will be
held every Sunday. y big event in
which 500 live birds will figure is
being arranged for July 4.
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The board of supervisors at its last
session renewed its contract with the
tax ferrets. The original contract,
it will be remembered, was made Jan.
;. 1901, and was to continue for Is
months from the date of its accept
ance. The Davidson people agreed to
the contract on Feb 9. thus causing
the expiration to occur Aug. Is.
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The anniversary of the dedication
of the Sacred heart cathedral will be
celebrated at that church edifice Sun
day. y special musical service will
be rendered on the occasion, and an
anniversary sermon preached.
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At Sterling, ILL.,, yesterday occurred
the marriage of s. Logan, of this
city. and Miss Fannie Aterburn, of
that place. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev w. +. Donaldson, Of
Sterling, formerly pastor of the old
Presbyterian church here. The couple
will return to this city for residence.
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The Davenport city council held an
extended session Wednesday evening,
the principal cause of the late adj
journment being the question, ITO
vaccinate or not to vaccinate? The
subject came before the council on
the reading of the minutes of the
board of health by City Clerk Balluff.
The minutes contained resolutions TO
the effect that the school board be
required to adopt a rule that no chill
dren should be admitted to the public
schools after Sept. l unless armed
with a certificate of vaccination. The
council rejected the recommendation
The floral parade committee of the
Elks' carnival has decided TO ask each
of the three cities to be represented
by floral queen, the honor to be
placed by voting contest, and the
queen who has the largest escort in
decorated vehicles to be accorded
the first place in the procession. \
of lodges have decided TO en-
ter floats in the parade. This is al
lowablc, so long as the decoration is
floral, natural or artificial, but no
bunting or advertisements will be al
lowed. Charles T. Kindt and Charles
have returned from st. |
Louis. where they saw the Bostocl< |
Ferrari shows, and are enthusiastic |
over them. They are going to be big |
drawing cards for the Davenport car
nival.
At the annual meeting of the Scott |
County Medical society, held at Turn |
err hall last evening, the election of |
officers took place. \ banquet was |
served and DIR. j. II. Kulp, the retir-
ing president. made the annual adj
dress. Officers were chosen as fol- |
lows: President, DIR. Hageboeck;
vice president. DIR. Lee Weber; secre-
tary, DIR. j. ID. Cantwell; treasurer,
DIR. {. II. Preston.
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Bernard Berner is in cell at the
police station awaiting the outcome
If the injuries of "a man named
whom he stabbed slightly
IN the breast Wednesday evening, and
who is at St. Luke's hospital.
The marriage of Miss Matte Nc