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From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <>
Subject: [Newspaper] Davenport Democrat; Scott Co, IA; 28 Feb 1890
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 17:01:18 -0500


Davenport Democrat
Scott County, Iowa
28 Feb 1890

REST IN THE GRAVE
George, the son of Capt. and Mrs. Geo LAMONT of Rock Island, whose
affliction was described in the Democrat a few days ago, died yesterday
morning at their home. The boy died of starvation. His throat was so
completely closed that no food could be swallowed by him. He was only 15
years of age, but by his habit of quiet, unobtrusive observation, had picked
up an amount of general information that was unusual in one of his age. He
was a favorite about the factories and workshops where he was often seen
,and had many friends among the workmen, although he seldom spoke; simply
looking on and learning with his eyes. During all the long time of his
illness he never complained but bore his distressful sufferage in the most
patient manner.

SPRING OPENING
For all the latest sytles of spring hats. I am also sole agent for the
celebrated "Miller" and "Nacirema" hats. Perfect fit guaranteed. Do not fail
to see our styles before purchasing.
F.A. BUSSE, Practical Hatter. 328 Brady Street.

BANKING ON THE BRIDGE
The Fulton Journal says: "HAYWOOD & Son of Clinton, have purchased Stony
Point, just north of this city. There are 55 acres in the piece. They are
having the timber cut into cord wood and it is claimed that they will erect
buildings, sell lots and start a new town. It is also claimed taht a part of
the grounds will be fitted up for a summer resort."
The movement seems to be occasioned by the bill authorizing the construction
of a bridge at Clinton. When it is built the grounds will be very valuable
property.

ITEMS
Wm. PERRY, a hack driver, was arrested this morning on the complaint of his
wife. She testified at the trial which was held soon after, that PERRY had
been raising Cain about the house threatening to cut her throat and amusing
himself with other terrifying diversions of a like nature. Justice KAUFMANN
fined him $30 and costs. In default of payment he went to jail.

BRASCH Bro's have purchased Fred RUFFEL's meat market, 16th and Harrison
streets, and will keep on hand the best of meats at lowest prices. Give them
a call.

LOST THE TRAIL
A 12-year old boy was sent ot Ft. Madison this afternoon by the city
authorities who seems to be doing a good deal of traveling for nothing. he
was found on the street yesterday and has been at the house of detention
ever since. He gives his name as Morris GORMAN and says that his father
started him from Ft. Madison Wednesday evening with instructions to come to
Davenport, meet his uncle who was to pass through here on his way to the
inauguration and receive from him the charge and conduct of his little
sister and brother. He got all muddled up at Burlington, took the C.B. & Q.
train for Columbus Junction, got here too late to find anybody he was
looking for and set out to walk about the city without a cent of money in
his pocket when he was brought in. Notwithstanding that he got off the trail
the boy displayed more sense than the man who sent him on such a mission.

Fine evaporated raspberries at WILEY's.

ENLARGING CAPACITY
C.G. BOSCH is in the city today from Davenport. He gives us the satisfactory
information that his company will double the capacity of their elevator here
by enlarging it, running night and day. In this way they will employ 50 men,
including the force they will employ in a new malt house to be built here
immediately with a capacity of 100,000 bushels a year. Mr. BOSCH has
invented a device in machinery for making malt which he will have patented
soon. We are glad that the company considers this such a splendid shipping
point. We want all the BOSCHes we can get.-Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Cathy Joynt Labath
Scott County, Iowa USGenWeb Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~iascott/scott.htm


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