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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1909
Page
6
The article notes a Dickens themed program by Mr. Battis for students, praising the event and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. It reports the first meeting of the executive board of the co workers aiding the home, with a strong charity appeal for annual subscriptions as the home supports over one hundred girls.
An advertisement touts Protone tissue builder promising rapid weight gain and restored nerve strength. It invites readers to try a 50 cent coupon offer for a free package, claiming dramatic improvements in hard gainers and those who have tried tonics and diets without success.
Humphreys Seventy-Seven Famous Remedy for Grip claims to prevent influenza cough and sore throat with a few doses at first sign of lassitude. Portable pocket size priced 25 cents sold by all druggists from Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co New York at William and Ann Streets.
The text notes workers' trust to deliver the annual fund to the sisters early in December this year, emphasizing unity beyond creed color or caste and a cooperative effort to meet the goal.
Mr Cyril Gregoire returns from St Louis where his niece Miss Maud Rozier wed Charles Harrison of Cape Girardin. Mrs Gregoire and daughter Miss Marie are guests of Mrs Shaw of St Louis.
Miss Ada Willmers daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Willmers 25 Grant avenue united in marriage to Dr Walter C Bower US meat inspector at this place Tuesday evening by Rev H D Atchison. The bride wore a blue traveling suit and hat. They left for Chicago and Minneapolis on a wedding trip and will reside at 1018 Iowa street in a home furnished by the groom.
Miss Fannie A Steiner daughter of Mrs Mary S Steiner 281 Seminary street married Clinton L Goodyear of Almira Washington on Wednesday November 3 at eight o'clock in a ceremony conducted by Rev W O Ruston D D Ll D. Relatives attended and a reception followed with music by Willard A Steiner and Frank Sass. After an east trip the couple will live in Almira after January 1st where the groom runs a business.
At 120 Cline Street on Wednesday evening the wedding joined Gilbert J. Dietrich, operator of the Dietrich jewelry store at 1171 Town Street, and Miss Bessie Young, a Woolworth Company employee. The couple will move into a prepared home soon.
Prof Alphonse Maria La Mef Lee of Boston will lecture on Marie Antoinette for the Dubuque Woman's Club next Thursday afternoon Nov 11 at 23 00 in the First Congregational church parlors. He is a veteran language teacher and Chicago winter lecturer connected with a prominent Dubuque family. The club has arranged a series of lectures and her winter program looks promising.
Mrs Helen Noyes attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C O Torrey in Manchester on Friday the fifth. Mrs Walter C Kringle celebrated her fifth marriage anniversary at 1188 White Street with Cinch games, refreshments and prizes won by Mrs Ed Flick and Mrs Arthur Flick.
An advertisement traces the germ theory of dandruff to 1887 and Lebouraud’s rabbit experiments, touting Newbro’s Herpicide as the first proven remedy. It warns against imitators, notes guaranteed effectiveness, and says samples and a booklet are available from the Herpicide Company of Detroit for 10 cents postage.
Miss Hazel Madeline Eden daughter of Mr and Mrs William EB Eden of 659 Rhomberg avenue and Mr Frank Edward Clute son of Mr and Mrs Clute of Waterloo Iowa will be married on Tuesday evening November 16 Announcement is made of forthcoming marriages of Miss Hazel Marshall and Mr John Egan of this city the marriage to take place during the present month Miss Belle Healy and Mr Cornelius Mullen Miss Clara Noel and Mr Fred Beyer of Sioux City the marriage to take place the 16th of the month Miss Rose O Rourke and Mr Joseph McAleece the wedding to take place on the 17th of the month.
Friday evening at Kaufmann Avenue Miss Emma Willy entertained the YY club. Guests included Elsie Jaeger Mamie Straub Maude Mueller Elsie Zernicke Maude Beiler Alma Grether Bessie Cronmiller Pearl Weland Julia Wirth Dorothy Buettell Hattie Millins and others enjoyed the gathering.
Mrs Thos Buckingham hosted many friends at an all Halloween party Saturday evening at 312 Locust Street. Refreshments were served.
The Girls of the YWCA enjoyed a lively Halloween party on Tuesday with ghosts and bats roaming the association hall. Invitations drew strong interest and the evening offered eerie entertainment and pleasure for attendees. Dr. Wolfe of St. Joseph's College will address Sherman Circle on the ninth at a regular session.
Miss Esther Besselman of Richmond Indiana to wed Mr Fred Ris in the bride’s mother Mrs Dorothy Besselman home next Tuesday evening. The bride is noted as a gifted pianist and organist. The Dubuque Choral club grows toward a hundred members with Father Dress directing and singers enthusiastic.
Dr. Wolfe of St Josephs faculty will address Sherman Circle on Tuesday evening November ninth with a large attendance expected. Naomi Lagen Hurd will perform a musical program and a social time will follow. A farewell for Mr Henry Galloway precedes his move to Omaha.
Grace Kabat entertained friends at a Thursday farewell party for Lois McLimont who has left for Chicago. The Children of Mary at St Patrick's church plan a play on the sixth at St Patrick's school hall auditorium.
Miss Mary Voidermann and Frank Schmitt wed Wednesday morning by Father Clark at Richardsville. The couple, now on a wedding trip, will reside on the groom’s farm near Richardsville after returning on November 15. The piece notes Catherine Pancratz and Cyrill as well known locals.
Cota of Zwingle Iowa and the bride were married Thursday morning at St Josephs church. Rev Father Bourke solemnized the wedding and the couple returned to Zwingle for a wedding dinner. The bride is known for her attainments and Dubuque visits. the groom owns a rich local farm. The Wo men of the Civil War board will meet Tuesday at 2 15 at the Y W C A for a membership session rescheduled to a week from Thursday.
Miss Mabel Keas entertained her Card Club Monday evening with a Hallowe en design party. Guests enjoyed cards and music, prizes, light refreshments, and a ghostly decor. Attendees included Nellie Stewart Clara Sohl Mamie Koener Edna Kistler Irma Kistler Myrtle Powers Hattie Haudenschied Myrtle Gilbert Hattie Kuehnel Bertha Griesinger Emily Quade and Mabel Keas.
William Wilbur died at 8 15 Saturday morning at the family home 1731 Washington Street after a yearlong illness He was 67 and survived by his wife five sons William and Fred of Chicago Arthur of Washington Clifford and Harry of this city a daughter Mrs Fred Reipsitsch and one grandson Thomas Webber The funeral is set for Monday at 2 30 PM at Linwood Cemetery with Rev Ficke officiating He was a member of the Order of Owls Nest 133 and the C M St P Shops Society.
An advertisement explains slow digestion as a common form of dyspepsia and credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with digesting food, toning gastric glands, and improving stomach motor functions. The copy urges purchase for 50 cents or request a free sample by mailing name and address to F A Stuart Company, Marshall Michigan.
An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a fast acting cure for indigestion including dyspepsia gas heartburn and stomach misery. Priced at 50 cents it allegedly relieves sour undigested food and stomach discomfort within five minutes and leaves the stomach feeling clean and refreshed.
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