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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1904

Page

8

Davenport Dramatics Club Formed By Local Society

In Davenport a group of residents met at Anthony Behuyler’s residence on Fifteenth Street and organized the Dramatic Club of Davenport. Officers elected: President A Schuyler, Vice President Miss Kreemin, Secretary Treasurer Yd. C. Roberts. Board of managers includes the three officers and two others. Committees appointed for incorporation with L G Susemini, Robert Carson, and Miss Susan Glaspell. Membership about twenty four. W H Martin expected to lead the dramatic department.

Anthony Behuyler Davenport Fifteenth Street Dramatic Club of A. Schuyler Kreemin Yd. C. Roberts Preston L. G. Susemini G. Susemib Robert Carson Susan Glaspell W. H. Martin

Etude Music Club Meets This Afternoon

The Etude Music Club gathers this afternoon at 14 Miii Street Davenport with Mrs Siegac in charge of the program. Selections include pieces by Godefini, Schubert, Grodsky, and Paderewski among others performed by students and listed performers.

Etude Club Siegac IV Dence Mii Street Davenport George Renfro Guy D'Hamlot Ronald Miss Hetzel Mac Dowell Frank Priestale Schubert Miss Rauph Dudley Buck Misa Troeniz Grodsky Misa Jordas L. Lehmann Landon Renatil Miss Thode

Miss Lizte Grazert Hosts Next Meeting At West Pleasant St

Misk Grace Tichehor was elected president and Miss Anne Stein treasurer of the club. The rest of the gathering centered on a general good time with music from members and refreshments served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for Miss Lizte Grazert at 120 West Pleasant Street.

Misk Grace Tichehor Anne Stein T Fle Club Lizte Grazert West Pleasant Strest

Miss Nettie Eckman Recital At Her Dav enpor Home

Bliss Nettie Eckman will entertain Saturday afternoon at a recital at her home on Third and Warren streets in Davenport. About fifty invitations were sent for the event a the program promises an unusually good selection with Miss Eckman backed by Miss Freda Schricker and Mrs Hetzel. The program includes piano solos and vocal numbers with several works by Chopin and Debussy, culminating in a Waltz by Chopin and a Cuban dance.

Bliss Nettie Eckman Warren Streets Davenpor Offaly Miss Eckman Freda Schricker Godard Dicker Eee Gillet Maciowell Magdowell Bohn Margaret Ronali Sebri¢ker Swereh Lolahy Wiss Eckuins Wrangell Dante R, Holtman Iiss Juan

Columbian Male Quartet to Perform in Iowa City Tomorrow

A prominent Columbian male quartet visits Iowa City tomorrow offering a high quality program with soloists and reader Miss Fisher Shipp. Proceeds aid Ned Lee Mission. advance ticket sales are strong. Also reported is the Tuesday wedding of George Carson and Celia Namur at South Clinton Street with Rev. Williams officiating and a Washington, D. C. honeymoon planned.

Lovera America Miss. Fisher Shipp Miss Shipp St. Lous St Paul Ned Lee Robert N. Carson Thomas B. Crrson George Cirgon Cecelia Namur Low City Iowa City Republican George Carson Celia Namur South Clinton Street W. D. Williams Trinity Church Carson Washington, D. C Johnson Street Iowa City Iowa City Gas Company BleetHe Light Company

Monthly Social Meeting of the Mothers Club

The Mothers Club of the People's Union Mission held a monthly gathering at the mission. Dr J B Donaldson of the First Presbyterian church spoke on Women of Europe and differences with the women of our country. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Bush, Bills, Hageboecht, Gose and Tamsay.

Elub Tt People’s Union Mission J. B. Donaldson Europe Mesdames Bush Biils Hageboecht Gose Tamsey

Cuisine Club Plans Next Meeting With Miss Frances Ballard

The Cuisine Club met Miss Frances Ballard yesterday at 11 Main Street Davenport. Once a sewing circle, the group now discusses topics with assigned discussion prompts. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is set with Miss Edin Haskins on Wednesday, Dec 1.

Cuisine Club Frances Ballard Main Street Davenport Biss Edin Haskins

Meeting of Boys Club At Second Presbyterian Church

D Y B club members met at the church parlors where Lee Heald read a camping expedition summary. Members to write accounts, judging panel named Wells Petersen Rathbun with Max Smith elected as second member for next initiation.

D. Y. B. Club Second Presbyterian Church Lee Heald Davenport Ralph Hitchcock Warner Slochtma Anerry Guy Eddie Miler Néric Wells Parmelo Petersen Harold Rathbun Max Smith

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at St. John’s Methodist

The Laties Aid society of St. John’s Methodist Episcopal church met yesterday afternoon at Frank Wright’s home in Arlington Avenue Davenport. The gathering focused on society business and decided to assist at the Ned Lee mission supper to benefit the kindergarten. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Laties' Aid Society St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church Bro. Frank Wright Arlington Avyenue Dvenport Ned Lee

Ladies Meeting at McManus With Mrs Park

The Indies of the Industrial Home hold a sewing circle this afternoon led by Mrs P J WeMhins. They prepare decorations for the Christmas fete, a yearly event eagerly anticipated by the school children.

P. J. WeMhins

D T U Club Meets at Miss Stein Home

A pleasant sod session of the D T U club was held last night at the home of Miss Anna Stein at 2205 West Third Street. The gathering included a business session and convivial activities with members in attendance.

D.T. T Club Anna Stein West Third Street

Mrs Louis Te cLaie Jr Hosts Davenport Tea

Mrs Louis Lotlairg Tr entertained about forty intimate friends yesterday afternoon at 1222 Ripley street Davenport in honor of Mrs Gordon Harkness formerly Miss Mabel Gonenlas of Iowa City now bride of Dr Harkness. Refreshments were served during the afternoon.

Louis Lotlairg Ripley Street Davenport Gordon Harkness Mabel Gonenlas Towa City Harkness

T. J. B. club entertains with pageant at church

The T. J. B. club of the United Presbyterian Church entertained guests with a pageant and sociability evening at the church parlors on Eleventh and Bray Streets Davenport. Delicious refreshments followed. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Petersen hosted a small dinner party with Grace and Mollie Smith of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ryan among the guests. Mrs. Ravenscroft’s gift to the club and her Chicago trip were noted. Mrs. W. C. Wadsworth plans a Saturday visit at 1069 Percy Street Davenport for her sister Mrs. Frazier of Indianapolis. The monthly Bar Monie Society meeting resumes at Unity Hall with a Japanese program planned.

T. J. B. Club United Presbyteriain Church Eleventh Bray Walter Petersen Becker's Grace and Mollen Smith Chicago Harry Ryan W. C. Wadsworth Percy Street Davenport Frazier Indianapetis

Open Shop Alliance Pushes Education and Private Contracts

Plans form to organize employers against labor unions presented at the Citizens' Industrial Association convention. Officers elected include David M. Pearry and J. C. Craig with a broad executive committee. Resolutions defend private contracts and freedom to choose trades, urge trade schools and in-shop apprenticeships, and condemn union-backed militia restrictions.

Citizens’ Industrial Association Presigval David M. Pearry Taatanagiotti First View J. C. Craig Denver Colo James T.holte Brooklyn Third View Pe Hent George A. Darlis Grand Rapids Mich A, C Hoschetana Evte Ind Toho Kiriy, Jr Dister Borkiey R. Maechi New York City George B Embo Boston Betuid Martin Omaha Ian J Ke Revord Minneapolis Post Battle Crook F W. van Cleave St. Louis W. Stepan Wilkesbarre Wrederick W. Job Chicago Francis 0. Minemachen Lontsv Ile Jeauliéms Taltunapolis Nike Trial Association of America Citizens' Industrial Association of America Dirarman Tter

German proposal tightens control on proprietary medicines

L Frenz Wherlein, a Cuinaga chemist, reports a government plan to pass two Hapertal laws regulating sale and solventism of proprietary medicines. Eberlein, cited as bribed, urges a Berlin commission to oversee all proprietary goods and ensure purity while funding the national treasury. France reportedly already has such a system, aiding public safety.

Berlin Dec Frenz Wherlein Cuinaga Germany Eberlein Prinkfortom-Main la Sovernment Comission Anthony France Wend Natiornl

Fire damages at St Marys hospital and filmation plant

Fire swept the fifth floor of St Marys hospital causing about 25000 in damages as patients were moved to safety. A separate blaze yesterday destroyed the machinery at a new filmation plant in Washington with estimated losses ranging from 10002 to 300000.

Puello St. Marya Hospital Xanna Nuises Filmation Wachington

Cripple Creek Gold Output Climbs to Two Million

Cripple Creek district reports November gold production valued at two million dollars. The Cripple Creek locale, including Tolo, reflected strong mining activity as the month closed.

Cripple Creek Tolo

Victor Emmuel Reopens Parliament Amid Liberal Speech

Rome December 1 King Victor Emmu welcomed by Queen Herens reopened parliament. The throne speech urged liberal, peaceful reforms and continued liberty within the law. He announced bills to raise working-class conditions, reduce class conflict, and promote arbitration over strikes.

Rome Victor Exmiu Herens Louch Évene Justine

Boston Store Swamped by Women Seeking Marital Gains

In Los Angeles a Broadway Boston Store is inundated with applications from women hoping to advance from sales duties to marrying wealthy suitors. The manager notes a flood of hopefuls of all kinds, while stories link a former clerk to a romance with Eugenie Partient and a Pasadena couple.

Los Angeles Broadway Boston Raven Fresses Leas Wwitt Eugenie Partient New York Europe Haggard H- W. Hewitt Jessure Pasadena

Assessment on Stock in State Bank of Geravima

An order from the district court of Kossuth county Iowa assigns a $40,000 assessment on stockholders of the State Bank of Geravima. Names include the Finn of Radcliffe with $18,000, Julia A Wisner estate Eldora, State Bank of Radcliffe $2,000, A N Drake Radcliffe $2,000, J D Nedcomer Widor $500, A S Newcomer Eldora $1,500, Joseph Rew estate Eldora $1,000, C I Wuson Hoboken $1,000, Rohingin Thomas Paul $1, Falls, W H Woods Iown Falls $1,000, William Welden Town Falls $1,000.

Eldera. Fa District Court iKossuth Algany State Bank of Geravima Hardin County Simems Finn of Radcliffe Julia A. Wisner Eldora State Bank of Radcliffe Radlifte A. N. Drake Radelifte J. D. Nedcomer Widor A. S. Newcomer Joseph Rew C I Wuson Hoboken Ie Rohingin Thomas W. H. Woods Iown Falls William ‘Welden Town Falls

TRUE BILL AGAINST LESTER

Kiowa office of the state's attorney notes Joseph Lester and Howry Platt face a grand jury in Perry county on November 12 for bringing arms into the Platte area. Guards escorted weapons to Ziegler and another position. armed sinks were stated to be used. No arrest made yet as the retiring state's attorney delays service for his successor. State militiamen moved to Ziegler and West Frankfort to aid 25 miners imported from Pennsylvania, with 35 nonunion miners from St. Louis. seven railcars of ore were moved, and ten more guns and ammunition received.

Duquoin Tee Kiowa Joseph Lester Howry Platt Porry County Pinckneyville Platte Ony Caduet Jl Iy Red Ziegler Loster Tate Lonlines Leiter Monro Mir Toro Peare West Frankfort St. Louis Ziegler Tedar

Attorney Wiesman Sues Over Ballot Denial in Brighton

Henry Wiesman a Kenosha Wisconsin attorney sues for 10000 against Brighton election inspectors claiming denial of his right to vote in the recent election. The case cites his prior insanity finding four years ago and notes he offered a ballot that was torn up. Wiesman has practiced law in the area for fifty years.

Henry Wiesman Kenosha Wis Dee Henry Wilesman Brighton Wiesman

Robbery During Sleep Hits Evans Sector in Oskaloosa

In Evans near Oskaloosa a man, D Falkner, woke to find his pocketbook, a $100 savings certificate, $82 in cash, a $20 ring, a revolver, and other valuables stolen. James Warrington, a local gambler, is identified as the suspect who entered while Falkner slept and seized the items.

Oskaloosa Erasawit D. Falkner Mr. Falkner Doskaloosa Evans Warrington Falkner St Price Falter Oskaloose Savings Bank Male

Bonner Ordered to Return Money and Club Claims Set

The National Baseball Commission rules Bonner, now with Kansas City, must return to Cleveland while $25 of advance money is allocated to Cleve. J J Clark is owned by Cleveland. Rochester club convention declared not a founder. Tobinson awarded to Washington and sold to Detroit, which may dispose of his rights despite Toronto claims.

Cincinnati Dee. J National Baseball Commission Bonner Kansas City J. J. Clark Cleve Rochester Wall Tobinson Washington Cil Detroit Tonisville

Peabody in Court Contests Denver Precinct Vote

Attorneys for Governor Peabody petition the supreme court to discard a precinct vote over watcher violations. They seek to nullify the result without counting legal ballots, aiming to preserve Peabody’s office. Republican leaders fear similar moves could swing precincts for Adams. The case is set for federal court in St Louis. President Moser of the Western Federation of Miners says Cripple Creek strike could end within sixty days.

Denver der. i Peabody Springs Cuprem Puy Adams Atul

Iowa firm lands Santa Fe stock yard gate contract

The Iowa Gete company of Cedar Pails was awarded the contract for supplying the entire Santa Fe system with 15,00 stock yard gates.

Iowa Gate Company of Cedar Falls Cedar Iowa Gete Company Santa Fe

Awards Made in Corn Show at Fairfield

Joseph C. Frame of Rou Prairie townstig won $25 for the best bushel of corn judged at the Leaguer corn show. His ear measured about ten inches, typical of the state's southeast. About seventy prizes were awarded. Saturday marked the last day of Fairfield Poultry Fansysters association's first exhibit, deemed a success and to become permanent.

Joseph C. Frame Rou Prairie Townstig Jefferson County Fairfield Poultry Fan Vsters Association

Pope praises Canada in private audience with Montreal archbishop

The pope received Most Rev. Paul Brachaest and other church leaders in a private audience lasting about thirty minutes. He expressed satisfaction with the Canadian clergy and Montreal's work in evangelizing Chinese Catholics and exchanged a keepsake for Archbishop Brachaest’s mother.

Montreal Rone J. Tt. Nelasey Machester N. Hy Paul Braehest Que Brachest Canada Brachesi

We Can Be Santa Claus Paints for Furniture Makeovers

A seller promotes large size paints stains and varnishes to transform shabby furniture. With small amounts of paint, lime, and varnish, items in and around the house can appear refreshed and ready for use. The dealer encourages trying their products.

Sonia

West Branch church linked to Old Log College origin

Warwick Pa December 11 The Wes haminy Presbyterian church on the west branch shore is called the Church of Celebrations. Historian Deetar Turner says the Old Log College originated here and became the germ of Princeton College. The college began about 1728 and moved in 1746 to Elizabethtown then 1742 to Newark and 1758 to Princeton.

Warwick Weshaminy Elizabethtown Newark Princeton

Japs Would Play Baseball With Stanford in San Francisco

A letter from Iso Abe, superintendent of Waseda University athletic department, proposes an international baseball match between Stanford and Waseda. Waseda, Japan intercollegiate champions, would travel to San Francisco for the game, with strong possibility the series is arranged.

Iso Abe Waseda University Japan Stanford Waseds University San Franisco

Accident Discloses Secret Marriage In Marton

An accident in Marton reveals a secret marriage between Alice Davis and Benjamin Mudor, president of the Tudor Packaging Company. The incident occurred December 1, with Davis sustaining injuries and the couple reportedly wed prior to the event.

Bullet crashes through window in dark room

Appleton Wisconsin December 1 A farmer Albert Mowsbin shot and killed near Waueedal Michigan as a stray bullet from an outside shooter enters a cabin window. County officials seek clues while uncertainty remains over who fired the shot.

Appleton, Ws Alvon Albert Mowsbin Waueedal Mich

War era artillery critique by Brig. Gen. Sie in Port Avon report

In a December naval briefing Brig. Gen. Sie defends U S coastal defense plans, noting field artillery supply and position finding gear. He argues preparedness and favorable ammunition procurement would deter invasion, while criticizing past neglect of two first class artillery units and stressing strategic deployment in wartime.

Wapiuecton USGC Gren Archilepr Cietfos United States Enn Wen Orenoy Hue Port Avior Rees Story

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Etude Music Club Nettie Eckman THE Mothers’ Club Ladies’ Aid Society D.T. YU Louis Te cLaie, JR G. Harkness J. B United Presbyterian Church Preferick Ravenscroft Lie Barmonie Xperaty Unity Hall Amy Wlti Victor Krell’s Kaell & GG Brady ST Germania Bank Fay Lester Perry County J. D. Falkmer Muluista Peabody Colorado Governor Springs Iowa Round Prairie Fairfield Pope Santa Claus Goas Chas. Naeckel & Sons West Second Street Haudemug Siro Vel Toice S.A. Pinger McManus Bulldins Duggieby Bros East Third St Menehr's Chteat Maehr’s West
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