Prof W H Watson on Art and Purity at First Congregational
Prof W H Watson lectured on The Religion of Art at the First Congregational Church, noting art arises from a pure mind and high ideals. Despite a small audience caused by counter attractions, he urged continued talks, tracing artistic growth from ancient philosophy to Renaissance masters and the link between character and artistic expression.
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W H Watson
Sru
Earl Deeda
Pont Ba
First Baptist Church
Anna Segur
Social and Personal Notes from Summer Social Season
A Davenport area social page details the Women’s Hospital nurses class of 1902 reception at the hospital nurses’ home after a recent fire, with the five nurse graduates in caps and gowns, refreshments of frappe and ice cream, plus various society updates. It notes a June 24 conservatory recital, a senior class play at Industrial Home, and local engagements including weddings, dances, encampment officer elections, and community notices.
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Women’s Hospital Board
Nurses Training School
Nurses’ Home
Mary Carlson Emma Popp
Jessie, Shales
Estella Vandruff
Sadie Cowley
Frappe
Carnival queen contest closes in three cities tonight
Miss Crompton leads in Moline with 206 votes while Grace Huntoon has 194. In Davenport several candidates trail, including Theckla Hank and Helen Dodge. In Rock Island Ernestine McNevin shows 816 votes with Bessie Gilmore at 297 as standings update before polls close at 10.00 pm.
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Dlk
Moline
Carlson’s
Winifred Crompton
Grace Huntoon
Rock Island
Ernestine McNevin
Bessie Gilmore
Forgiveness and wit among French dukes in aging memory
A tale recalls the Duke de Nivernois offering forgiveness with French wit as Count de Tressan, elected to the French Academy in 1780, visited and found no chance for an awkward apology. As they parted, the duke teased with a smile that aging had dimmed his memory, softening past enmities.
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Dukes de Nivernois
Count de Tressan
Duke de Nivernois
Tressan
Natick Notes Fire crew changes and repairs
Fireman R K Thorpe of engine 1236 is reported sick. J Tromer takes his place. Engineer H Langabauga reports for work after a brief layoff. J H Phillips is laid off. F W Amman on Illinois local No 61. Hawthorn returns to engine 1444 after work on a construction train. Engine 921 arrived from Chicago and left yesterday for the Southwest division. Engine 1237 to be held for repairs. Dance at Central Park tonight.
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R. K Thorpe
J Tromer
H Langabauga
J H Phillips
F W Amman
Illinois
Hawthorn
Chicago
Southwest Division
Democrats Renominate Snock for Fifth District in Silent Ballot
Van Wert Ohio June 21 the democrats of the Fifth district renominated Hon John Snock of Paulding for congress without appearance Harris Nickel Plate show tonight.
Gires Leave Home Adrift After River Trip Rumors
Two young women from 15151 Second Avenue left home without consent on Thursday evening and failed to return by Friday. A Dover street fortune teller reportedly claimed they took a river trip aboard a packet and were later sighted near a farm on Big Island as authorities dispatched notices to river towns.
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Ger Feehn
Péter
Mildred Thompson
Second -Avenue
Atta
Dover
Andy Etzel
Tored
Big Island
The Circus Is Here Harris Nickel Plate at Me Tile
The Harris Nickel Plate circus pitched tents on Third Avenue and First Street drawing packed houses. It is a one ring show with strong features and a creditable street parade that drew large crowds. An afternoon performance was well attended despite a competing show in Rock Island. Another show tonight promises a good experience for all.
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First Street
Harris
Rock Island
Schlegel M Nevin Sells Its Business to Schiller Piano Co
The Schlegel McNevin Piano Co of Davenport sells its business to the Schiller Piano Co for a handsome sum. The new company will take possession on July 1. Mr McNevin, a Rock Island citizen, plans a several month rest this summer with travel north then possibly east. McNevin has over 35 years in the business and says Schlegel may also take a rest, having received an offer to stay but not decided.
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Davenport
Schiller Piano Co
McNevin
Rock Island
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Herness
W. Schlegel
Child Run Down by Frantic Horse in Rock Island
A little girl named Flannigan was run down by a horse at Twenty-fifth Street and Fifth Avenue in Rock Island on Friday evening after the driver lost control. She escaped with light bruises and no serious injuries reported.
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Twenty-fifth Street
Fifth Avenue
Rock Island
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