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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1904

Page

3

Power College chorus to present Ruth at St Johns Church

In Davenport a Power College of Music chorus of sixty will perform Gaul’s oratorio Ruth at St John’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday evening of next week. The program includes solos, recitations, and choral numbers with piano and organ accompaniment.

Power Collage of Ruth Gaul St. John’s Method St. Episcopal Church Plang Fower Lamprecht Miss Larkin Darnby Viniin Thegende Ateenese Bolt Masurke Oo Wienlawsk Wilhelm Lamprecht Batitove Salo Ronor Arimis Prira “Gamson Frank A Bower Gallene Fraterio Glive Phoenix Qzoba CG. J Boyz Will Trimble Henriette Weber Frank Adolph Power Bronk Power Naomi Ruig Orpab Fareim Neomi Jay Noomi Boaz Roth T.ord Anna Stafobae

Davenport Missionary Alliance Meeting at Trinity Church

The Davenport Missionary Alliance met yesterday afternoon at Trinity Church. After devotional exercises led by the church auxiliary, Rev. G DeWitt Dowling, rector, greeted the alliance and Rabbi Rabael Pineschreiver. The rabbi addressed the alliance on silence.

Davenport Missionary Alliance Trinity Church Trinity Church Auxiliary G. DeWitt Dowling Alliance Rabael Pineschreiver Siiance

Davenport Federation Adopts Death Resolutions

The Davenport Federation of Musical clubs adopts resolutions honoring John Hoyt, pinto and music dealer, praising his kindness and influence. They order publication in city papers and distribution to his wife and relatives, signed by numerous federation members and clubs.

Davenport Federation 9 Aus!olube Join Hoyt Pinto Davenport Syorter John Hort Deaty Davenport Federation of Musical Eins Sam W. C. Middleton Davenport Federation of Musical Club Florence Jordin Davenport Federation of Music Clubs Sophie Billon Treasure Venpote Fedsgration of Musical Clubs Fy. P. Swiney Getretary Davenport Federation of Musical Clubs Eulalie Andreas Elub Etta Gabbert Chadwick Club Daniel Webster Selma Broniog Etude Lillian Noth Henry Matthey Hisie Hawke Reading Mendelssohn Ruttie I. Jordan Mozart J. R. Preston Music Lovers F. P. Bemis Music Students Gertrude Grant Son Piano Students Cora M Eldridge Schumann Cheb

Sale at St Katharine’s Held Today

The annual fate and bazar of St Katharine’s school is held this afternoon and evening from 3 to 9 in the gymnasium. The hall is decorated in red, with class colors. Seniors led by Miss Jean Swartzlander run the tea room, with day pupils handling the art table. Junior A oversee the candy booth and junior B the fish pond, led by presidents Barbara Barclay and Elizabeth Meezh. St Katharine’s pennants sell at the sale as dinner will be served. The Guild of the Holy Child contributes to the sewing projects, with proceeds of the sale supporting their activities.

St. Katharine’s School Jean Swartzlander Barbara Barclar Elizabeth Meezh Theresa Davidson St. Katharine’s Pennwits Adelaide Wondcock Ada Piel

Club Directors Meet to Review Monthly Lunch Rest Report

The board of directors of the club held its regular meeting in the club rooms last evening. Reports for the past month were submitted and deemed satisfactory, especially the noon rest consumption. The tabulated figures show totals for club members, attendance, and callers, with several categories including ladies from the city and countryside and children.

Leud-a- Mandelth Treamsi Nts Tau Counntry Chldren

Theta Literary Society Holds Regular Meeting

The Theta Literary Society of Davenport High School met at John Wils home on Sixteenth Street Rock Island last evening. A program featured an extemporaneous speech debate on whether football fans benefit colleges, with students Howard Losey Beth Beall Harold Debs Rosa Delle and John Lillis presenting essays. judges favored the affirmative team.

Theta Literary Society Davenport Igh School John Wils Rock Island Marie Ely Debiate Howard Losey Beth Beall Harold Debs Rosa Delle Theta John Lillis Nrm

Lend-A-Hand Members Plan Winter Lecture Course

The Lend-a-Hand club considers a series of addresses and lectures for winter. Last year Dr. Jennie McCowen delivered several talks to the society, and this year different members will speak on topics of broad interest. The course will be finalized at the next weekly meeting.

Lend-a-Hamd Cinty Jennie McCowen Ednesday

BGS Club Holds Semiannual Election Meeting

The BGS Chih of Rock Island met at Miss Etta Warren’s home on 7th avenue last night to discuss plans for another ice. They re elected the old officers for the next six months with Edith Gifford as President Charlotte Madison as Secretary and F. Meer as Treasurer.

Chih Rock Islaad Etta Warrun 7Th Avenue Edith Gifford Charlotte Madison Fti Meer

Farmer's Costume Ball Hosted by Clendenins at Library

Prof and Mrs Clendenin entertained about 100 couples at a rural relief event in Davenport Library hall. Guests enjoyed Davenport band and elaborate costumes. Prizes were awarded to Miss Edith Mac Mahony and Mr Bert Bawden for best costumes.

Leslie Clendenin Givense Davenport Ogden Edith Mac Mahony Bert’ Bawden

Uritarian Fair Reported Successful At Unity Hall

A bustling two day event drew crowds Thursday and Friday at Unity Hall for the Uritarian Fair. Decor featured poppies and evergreens. stalls listed numerous names including Miss Tarbara Morgen Emma Goos Mrs Ochler Mrs Dr Tether and many others with varied crafts and goods on display.

Unity Hall Ani Chas Whitaker Mandkerchief Mittlehuscher Mies Phoani Ercaarke Edith Twerok Fula Mittiebuscher Nettle Eckmann Nellie Fried Sriiricker Alfred Y Drevin Will Heesch Elta Mirachi Atrs Lion Charmbertin Wheeler Bollinger Ag Rogm Thulin WI Dre Warry Hubotter Carl Lambach Waitara

Football Banquet at the Outing Club Davennor Squad

Davennor high school football players attend a banquet at the Outing Club hosted by J L Whatcher Sogc Wa McManus and Captain Fred Halliday. Afterward several fish school girls will perform on the stone. Chaperone is Florence Moffatt.

Davennor High School J. L. Whatcher Sogc Wa McManus Fred Halliday Fish School Misa Florence Moffatt

Garrick Dramatic Club at the Unitarian Fair

The Garrick Dramatic Club presented The Bicyclers at Unity Hall on Perry and Tesch streets. The young city club, directed by Mrs. Warbsn, delivered a notably good performance with supper afterward and an oyster feast at a local restaurant. Cast included Ralph Welly and Hilda Sobluty among others.

Erestig Ceaturus Unity All Perry and Tesch Duvent Garrick Dramaie Club Ue City Tle Dew Town Hiewing Phe Ves Greida Schvivker Ralph Welly Bernard Hendele Hilda Soblulty Alfred Ricck Neltie

Church Services and Sermons Across Local Congregations

Trinity Episcopal Church led by Rev. G DeWitt Dowling hosts morning prayers with sermon at 11:25 a.m and an organ recital in the evening. Christchurch and St John’s Methodist observe services and anniversaries with sermons and prayers. Congregational and Second Presbyterian hold morning worships, while other churches present topics on dedication, atomic theory, and Christian Endeavor activities.

Trinity Episcopal Church Ing Brady Streets G. DeWitt Dowling Suri Bool Reidot Christchurch West É Pom St. John's Methodist Episcopal L. C. Lemon Ny Congregational Church Exern Uitan Bridge Streets Tor Matt Wrens Elnek Ning Christian Endenvan Gee Titente Mary Wammunton Stephens Tla Curly Welocks Ftavis

Meeting of Congress Cinch Club Thursday

The Congress Cinch Club met Thursday afternoon at Tiderden Linden Davenport. Tables were surrounded, and prizes were awarded to Mrs Charles Cameron, Mrs L W Hatch, Mrs Louis Wiest, and Mrs A L Selty among others.

Meeting OF Congress Cinch Club Tider’ den Linden Davenport Louis Nyu Wiese Wag Charles Cameron L. W. Hatch Louis Wiest Mise Hepningbatm A. L. Selty

Military Dance by Company B at Armory Hall Davenport

Company B of the Fifty-fourth Iowa National Guard will entertain with a military dance on December 28 at Armory Hall on Fifth Street Davenport. The annual event, part of a winter dance series, promises a lively evening with Deture Sen's Orchestra providing music and native dances already enjoyed as successful prior performances.

Armony Hall Fifth Street Davenport Deture Sen

Gifts Received At Ned Lee Mission In Community Drive

Several gifts were received at the Ned Lee Mission including conjoined items cited as contributions from Mrs WW Petersen who donated clothes children's dresses sewing machine and a baby carrier. The Phoenix Milling Company donated packs of flour and other items for the mission drive.

Ned Lee Petersen Phoenix Milling Company

Community Guilds Hold Christmas Supper and Meeting

Church guilds in Davenport sponsor a Christmas supper at Grace cathedral and a Shiciner ball at a sonic temple. Notices announce a Ladies’ auxiliary meeting next Thursday and a shower for Mrs J W Watzek. Also reported are a hospital stay recovery of Mrs Whitehouse and social events hosted by Mrs Dorothy Vin Patten and Mrs T F Eldridge plus licenses issued to Arthur H Reupke and Edna B Moregen.

Tuichion Carie Guilds of Grace Cathedral Shiciner Ball Ata Sonic Temple Dorothy Vin. Patten George Lamonte Chicago

Agata Usikas Victory in Greek Shoe Shine Stand Case

Justice Hall ruled for Rusiskas defendant in the case over a small shoe shining stand. The ruling allows the stand at its current isomer of Shird and Brady streets to remain in place.

Justice Hall Rusiskes Shird Brady Streets

Quarles Files Petition for US Senate Nomination

Milwaukee dated report on Joseph V. Quarles submitting his 14 nominating signatures under the primary election law to Secretary of State F. F. Miner in Madison. Over 500 signatures attached though 27 required. First petition under the new law. fate rests with the administration. Also notes an Episcopal church rector appointment for St James in Malden, Mass. Rev Frederick Edwards to take charge Feb 1.

Milwaukee Joseph V. Quarles United States Fimeer Madison Studevant Abe St! James’ Episcopal Prederick Edwerde Malden Mass Edwarda

Innocence Claimed by Atlanta Woman Amid Attack Rumors

Keene of Atlanta declares innocence after facing character attacks. She reportedly swallowed corrosive substance. Bloomington, TH, Dec. 10. Misere fed yesterday. She left letters asserting her innocence.

Keene Atlanta Bloomington

Dentists Koch Arrested in Death of Colleague

Dr G R Koch a dentist in New Ulm was arrested on the murder charge of Dr L A Gambardt, found dead in his office Nov. Koch, jailed, is related by marriage to the prosecutor. Grand jury to hear evidence next week as investigations focus on business ties and possible motive.

New Ulm Ming G. RB. Koch Odriy L. A Gambardt Koch Limer Herdals Herdcle Webber Citizens’ Investigation Committee Gebhardt B. Wchlde Thersupon Glen Tr. Koch Chicazo Dental College Kim Ardi Teieor Business Jewbury Gubhardt Grand Jury Cyne Henri

Aid Of Woman's Clubs Hopes For Charity Event

Chicago December invitations go out to secretary of Oxney Woman's Club to seek cooperation of local groups for a December 19 auditorium program. Notables Dr Pettey Palmer Mrs Chauncey Jeep and Mrs Jobe Spoor listed as recent patrons. Proceeds from free lecture Raising About Geordon by T ton Hulmes will fund beds at Michigan's Memorial Hospital project.

Chicago Oxney Woman's Club Chcago Crit Side Society Amorg Pettey Palmer Chauncey Jeep Jobe A. Spoor Geondon T Ton Hulmes Wererhichigen's Memorial Hospital

Victory Over Princeton New Haven Debates War Powers

In New Haven on December night Yale defeated Princeton in a debate on the United States should retain war territories without granting statehood. Yale’s anti-imperialist side featured A D McKinsley Worcester, W D Meyers Stary Pa, C Ty Teeube L & ton Me. Princeton’s speakers included W L Davison Highstown N J, J Semple Philadelphia, N M Thomas Lewisburg Pa.

United States Yale A.D. McKinsley Worcester W. D. Meyers Starys Pa C. Ty. Teeube Ton. Me Princeton W. L. Davison Highstown Jd. Semple Philadelphia N. M' Thomas Lewisburg

Laura Biggar Seeks Lawyer In Estate Suit

In Pittston Pennsylvania on December 10 Laura Digger asked Common Pleas Judge Kennedy where to file papers for possession of her late husband Wenrs 3 Bennett's estate. The court suggested hiring counsel. Biggar pleaded for the judge to appoint an attorney, who refused, and she left in tears.

Pittstory Common Pleas Tehen Laura Digger Kennedy Wenrs Bennett

Finland Promise Relief as Obolensky Speech Hails Modest Measures

The governor general Prince Jal Obolensky opened a diet yesterday and read the emperor's Finnish and Swedish message. It promises relief from resistance measures once no longer needed and outlines new rules on Prussian language use in the Minish senate and on military service while keeping core principles intact.

Thelaingtars Jal Obolensky

Five-Name Fragment Hints at Water Company Issue

Fragmentary OCR hints a water company dispute or toll issue. Readable names are scarce, but the note implies a late classification and legal phrasing surrounding a charge or assessment. Further text needed for full summary.

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