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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1904

Page

8

St Ambrose College Society Plans Thanksgiving Program

The shileuts of St Ambrose college will present their annual Thanksgiving program tonight honoring St Ambrose. The event includes music from the college band and orchestra, a talk by Rt. Rev. Bishop Davis, and a life of St Ambrose segment. Funds will aid the poor, with donations totaling $15 from a Thanksgiving service and a gift from the Es iuetie tute.

St. Ambrose College St. Ambrose Det. T College Lace Bletton Davis Mucel Bishop Davis Innes A. O'Nuill Hannon Hoglander College Jus A. Moore College Orchestra Chas Gibyons Barkhisar Nuevoso van Alstyne Goliege Hennepin Hive T. M Abhie Hicbs Drusella Eltiarhard Jos, Macha

Special Program and Dinner at the Outing Club

The Davenport Outing Club hosts a special program and dinner during the weekly meet. The entertainment committee promises a strong lineup with Petersen's orchestra providing supper music. The program features Marek Fhe Trumpeters, Mascha overture, Watts Babbit Toyland, and a menu including sliced tomato, olives, cucumbers, potatoes, duck, chicken pies, French peas, apple pie, tea, and cake.

Davenport Petersen Marek Mascha Hermann Watts Babbit Toyland Herbert A Waters Colter

Officers Elected for Hennepin Hive Club

Jebling club met last evening with Miss Ransom at 1312 Carey Avenue. Twenty four members attended. Officers elected for the year are President Miss Ransom, Vice President Miss Etla Heald, Secretary Miss Beulah Got, Treasurer Miss Fearn McGranahan, Sentinel Miss Myrtle Waltthers. Short program followed by games and solos including Read Miss Beulah Got and papers on Life of Handels.

Jebling Club Distr Ransom Carey Avenuw Iiss Ransom Etla Heald Beulah Got Tressurer Fearn McGranahan Sentinel Myrtle Waltthers Siven Cloister Betts

Wedding at Bethlehem Church Parsonage in Davenport

A wedding occurred at the Bethlehem Church parsonage in Davenport. Miss Alice Howare of McGregor married Mr. Thomas Stan ey, formerly of Decatur, now Davenport. The ceremony was held Saturday afternoon at the parsonage with Rev. J. H. Wilson officiating. The groom works for the Hed Jacket Pump company and they will reside at 804 West Front Street, Davenport.

Davenport Alice Howare McGregor Thomas Staney Decatur, Y Bethlehem Congregations J. H. Wilson Hed Jacket Pump Company West Front Street

Davenport Ladies Industrial Relief Seeks School Contributions

At a Saturday meeting the Ladies Industrial Relief society urged Davenport public school children to bring vegetables fruits meats and other essentials. Contributions will be collected in the school room on the Wednesday before Christmas for distribution to the poor.

Ladies” Industrial Relief Society Davenport

Harmonice Chorus Ends Week With New Piece at Unity Hall

The Harmonie Chorus met at Unity Hall Knny nol Tenth and Perry streets Davenport for a weekly session. A new piece titled Dreamy Lake by Hadley was practiced as the chorus, now 60 members strong, will not admit new members until after the February concert.

Knnynol Perry Streets Davenport Hadley

Dickens Study Club Meeting With Mrs Watson Marks

The Wickens club met yesterday with Mrs Watson Marks of Divenport to discuss Nicholas Nickleby. Hosts served refreshments. The next meeting is planned with Mrs J C McDonald at her Ripley Street residence.

Wickens’ Club Watson Marks Divenport Nicholas Nickleby J. C. McDonal Ripley Street

Tuesday Euchre Club Bowls and Outing Meeting

The Tuesday Euchre club meets at Davenport Outing club for an event with dinner after. Next meeting planned with Mrs Husier on Brady street Corn-iee-Roy fats. The Congress Cinch club gathers Thursday at Unter den Linden Third and Scott in Davenport. Elizabeth Nott hosts this afternoon at Kirkwood Louevars. The Club of Lighthyning meets tonight with Mrs Ryan at Watios court Davenport.

Davenport Outiag Husier Brady Street The Congress Cinch Club Unter den Liv~ de Scott Streets Elizabeth Nott Ter Club of Lighthyning Ryan Wat Ios Court

Mother Asks For Damages In Alcohol Sale Case

Mrs. Lucinda Mait petitions Webster City district court for 2000 damages against Higgins Bryant alleging sale of intoxicants to her son George Mait caused loss of his wages and family support. She states the Mait family has lived in Webster City for six years and that George Mait, 35, has been an habitual drunkard for two years.

Webster City Lucinda Mafit District Court Higgins & Bryant George Maint Mait Mafit George Maffit George

Prize Offered for Essays on Early Iowa History

The Colonial Dames of America in Iowa offers a $50 prize for an undergraduate in any Iowa university or college writing an essay on early Iowa history. Eligible topics include The Louisiana Purchase as It Touched Iowa, Lynch Law in Early Iowa, Lyceums in Early Iowa, Local Amusements of the Province, The Mormons in Iowa, Indian Fronteers Relating to Iowa, The Underground Railroad in Iowa, The History of Some Iowa Town, and Railroad Building in Iowa.

Iowa City Colonial Dames Iowa Iowa University Towa Lowa Towi Rairoad

New Stone Plant Completes in Waverly Cedar River Area

Waverly opens a new stone plant by Cedar River Stone company near the John Carey farm along the Cedar River. The Cedar River route and Chicago Great Western line support large quarry operations. Company secured capital, laid tracks, built quarries and buildings, and installed massive machinery now ready to operate.

Waverly Cedar River Stone Company John Carey Cedar River Waigh Chrer

Trackless Crosley steer railway begins operation in Berlin

Berlin reports the first trackless Crosley steer railway is in operation and appears successful. The vehicle resembles an electric trolley car and runs about ten miles per hour. Tests are under way with engineers observing performance as the system expands toward Hamburg.

Berlin Hamburg Howe

Message of President Read in Congress Today

The president urges restraint in foreign intervention while outlining the role of the United States in Cuba Venezuela Panama and the Philippines. He stresses naval strength continued defense of the Western Hemisphere and orderly development of new institutions for the Philippine population. He supports economic investment and infrastructure to aid modernization and cautions against premature independence efforts.

Congress Hague United States Clireate Westeon Carib Cuba Isewad Howe America Venezuela Panama Far East Cita Vaederieken Wellerleken Rome Meric Oeder New York Chicago Severntausehaulil Teetiuur Philippine Islands Philippine Ddimmds Philippines Pacific Ocean Tuasen Vic Spain Manca Tadlrands

Quits cell in coffin now living in luxury

Chester Vermont December 6 Clarence Adams once labeled a gearlema highwayman and twice the subject of a nine year prison term is said to be alive in Canada after an attempted body interment. Investigations into whether his coffin grave at Cavendish is authentic continue as authorities seek to identify the body and resolve the mystery.

Chester Clarence Adams Gearlema Canada Adun Cavendish Alrddy Fae Myrsterr Windeer

Buffalo bank closed as deposits surge at German American bank

The German-American Bank in Buffalo, led by President Emory, faced a morning closure after a hour long run that drained 15000 in deposits. The institution, with about 7 million in deposits, serves many core patrons. Following the suspension, another run began but was halted when the clearing house pledged protection and Lewis was elected to succeed Emory.

Bufalo Iory Killin Clearing-House Emory Inge Lora L. Lewis

Sheriff Seeks Ballots in Charlotte Incorporation Vote

In Clinton County the sheriff seeks the ballots and records from last week’s Charlotte incorporation election after town officials were chosen. The election commissioners resisted delivering the covered ballots to the court despite requests from both sides in the controversy.

Charlott Clinton County Clinton. Ie Thore Charlotte Fogzer

Pope canonizes two saints in Rome ceremonies

In Rome this morning Pope canonized Blessed Gerarda Maleila and Blessed Aledire Salioe amid a large procession of prelates. The ceremony followed proclamations on papal temporal power and included the participation of the international congress of the Virgin Mary, welcomed at St. Peter's.

Rome Gerarda Maleila Ale Dire Sali St. Pater’s International Congress of the Virgin Mary

Crow Defends Missouri Beer Tax Before U S Supreme Court

Missouri Attorney General B C Crow arrived in Washington to argue that Missouri beer inspection tax, producing about 3 400 a year, is constitutional. Pabst Brewing Company challenged the tax, with the Missouri Supreme Court appeal proceeding.

Washington B.C. Crow Missouri Missouri Beer Inspection United States Supreme Court Signane Pabst Brewin Company Missouri Supreme

Archibald Lin Coln Relative of Lincoln Dies in Liberty

Archibald Lincolns cousin, aged 83, died in Liberty Maine. Born August 7, 1840s in Tennessee, he was a near identical cousin of President Abraham Lincoln and bore strong personal resemblance to him.

Archibald Lincoln Liberty Archibald Lincol Hag Tesnessee Lincoln Hin

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