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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1904

Page

8

Oratorio Ruth Impresses at St John’s Church

The Bower College of Music chorus led by Prank A Power presented an oratorio Ruth, hailed as a winter musical event. Soloists and readings by Ann Ireng Larkin and Wilhem Lamprecht complemented a strong chorus, with Ruth sung by My Cole and Naomi by Olive Phoenix.

A. TR. Gaul Bower College of Music St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church Prank A. Power Teior Burnley Wilhelm Lamprecht Power College Bohm Wieninski Lamprecht Ann Ireng Larkin Ruth My Cole Naomi Olive Phoenix Orpha CS. L. Sovereigians Boaz Will Trimble Henriette Weber Power Amd Nemai

Society's Whirl Delights Audience In Gala Wedding Chorus

IN SOCIETY'S WHIRL featured a joyous interpretive event with a wedding chorus that impressed the crowd. A standout aria and repeated encores led to widespread applause and hints of a future performance. Prizes awarded to Lena Corhe and Walter Cooley, with Frank White and Ed Hoffman also noted for participation.

Prives Lena Cor Walter Cooley Prank White Rocksland Ed Hoffman Rock Tom Woods Roy Carey The Holy City

Church Sociable at the French Home

The Dorcas society of the Bethlehem Congregational church hosted a box and hat sociable at the home of Mr and Mrs Thompson Freuel. A large church crowd attended. judges named Beatrice Rockefeller Hazel Gillar Edith Willett awarded prizes for best trimmed hats and best box.

Dorcas Society Bertlehem Congregational Church Thompson Freuel Beatrice Rorkefylter Parkhurst Pris Will Mayer Bent Uve Rockefeller Mes Tol Groves Beatrice Rockefeller Hazel Gillar Edith Willett Messrs. Groves Harkhurst Aude Parks Gutst Prige Tockefellers Groves Gver Coifes Mesnanes French Groyes Lous Barlow

Young Ladies Society Presents The Old Maid's Club Play

The Young Laties Missionary Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church will stage The Old Maid's Club on Friday evening December 16. Cast includes Luella Primorose Tillie Boettcher Susan Jane Hopewell Soithenden Sally Brown Laura Bam mond Maria Jane Hopewell Ida Olsson Tenbiy Doolittle Eugene Swinson Martha Weinhouber eoma Granwil Betsy Robinell Linnie Seaman Lucretia De Witt Anna Langwirth Emma Kieden Frances Em landorfer Liszetta Kutner Julia Jones Agnes Gromell Nellie Seaman Mabel Cavillin Amy Paulson Luelist DowAe EBank Korner Nellie Phulson Achorter W Busch Admission charged refreshments served.

Young Laties’ Missionary Society of St. Paul's Eoma Granwil Betsy Robinell Linnie Seaman Lucretia de Witt Anna Langwirth Viola Lontrellow Emma Kieden Mary Elizabeth Soth Frances Emlandorfer Daya Doolittle Liszetta Kutner Julia Jones Agnes Gromell Maud Hopenoorth Nellie Seaman Lucy Hosebud Mabel Cavillin Faith Snowawre Amy Paulson Luelit’s DowAe Ebank Korner Dora's Doulle Nellie Phulson Philip Andrew Jates—Achorter H. Busch

Recital at Power College of Music on Friday afternoon

A pupils recital will be given at the Power College of Music Friday at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The program features Gurlitt pieces, Chopin nocturnes, violin and piano selections, and works by Schubert and others performed by Miss Winnie Robeson Miss Malla Williams Miss Blanthe Brau Miss Henriette Welw and faculty.

the Power College The Power College of Music Duc Winnie Robeson Miss Weber Senate Malla Williams Lamprecht Watts Chopin Blanthe Brau Miss Williams

Lend-A-Hand Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Lend-a-Hand club met last evening at 828 West Second Street with about fifty members and friends attending the supper. The social committee presented pleasing numbers and the program mirrored the paper's prior issue. The Lend-a-Hand Echoes was read by Miss M. Sturz. Miss Lena Brandenburg becomes editor for January. The next meeting will feature the annual holiday entertainment led by the entertainment and music committees.

Lend-a- Hand Club West Second Street Mise M. Sturz Lena Brandenburg Anual

Surprise wedding announced for Mrs Coleman and Mary Coleman's wedding

Notes from a Uintah County paper report a surprise wedding at the bride's home in Bettendorf Iowa, with Miss Mary Coleman and Maor Cate in attendance and a December 23 ceremony planned by Clarence A Jenks of Bayard. Also covered are meetings of local auxiliary and Ladies Working Society groups and a surprise for Charles Lohman at his Metor Ida home with about twenty five attendees.

Maor Cate Matt Clarence A. Jenks Bayard Betteafort Charles Lohman Metor Ida Ladies Working Society First Presbyterian Church Reg Delight Cineh Fred Wypian Bridge Avenue

Christian Endeavor Society Holds December Meeting

The Christian Endeavor society of the Second Presbyterian church met at the home of Misses Florence and Mary Mor Tart at 1201 Arlington ageucy. An entertaining program included recitations vocal and instrumental numbers. In the business session officers for the coming year were elected: President Ralph Bilaln, Vice President Miss Lyul, Secretary Miss Bessie Gilley, Treasurer Miss Vern Warehwn, Corresponding Secretary Miss Darby Phillips.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Presbyterian Church Florence and Mary Mor Arlington Ageucy Ralph Bilaln Miiss Lyul Bessie Gilley Vern Warehwn Niss Darby Phillips

Christmas Sale At Christian Church Draws Large Crowd

The Christmas Sale of the church ladies drew a large attendance last evening. The King's Daughters and the Ladies Aid organized the event with a supper that also sold well. The room decorations were simple and tasteful with potted plants enhancing the church interior.

Annual Meeting of Society of the Church at First Christian

The First Christian church held its annual meeting at 13 Kirkwood Boulevard. New members Miss Gertrude Taylor and Mr. Victor Marvin were admitted. Officers elected include President C. P. Nicholas, Vice President E. C. Whine, Corresponding Secretary Ethel McBrulin, Recording Secretary Nellie Chipn, and Treasurer Ethel Sanders.

Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church Minu Cleland Kirkwood Boulevard Gertrude Taylor Victor Marfin C. P. Nicholas C. Whine Ethel McBrulin Nellie Chipn Bliss Ethel Sanders

Dr H C Rowlands Returns From Chicago Trip

Dr H C Rowlands of the Calvary Baptist church returned home from Chicago after two days at the theological seminary of Chicago University. He sits on the seminary advisory board and attended meetings there. Sunday he defeated theRapist church at Perry Virginia and will occupy his pulpit as usual Sunday.

HW. O. Rowlands Calvary Baptist Chore Tiy Everning Chicago Theological Seminary Chicago University Rowlands Perry

Young Couple Wed by Rev L C Lemon

The Rev L C Lemon officiated at a quiet ceremony uniting Albert J. Carlsen and Maritla B Stir at the bride’s parents home 224 Best Seven leguidstrom. Only relatives and a few friends attended and a sumptuous repast followed. The couple will reside in Davennert.

L. C. Lemon Albert J. Carlsen Maritla B. Stir Davennert

T U Club Whist Session At Miss Grabert Home

The B T U club met Wednesday afternoon at Miss Lizzie Grabert’s home 110 West Pleasant. Whist and music provided entertainment. A luncheon was served. The next meeting will be in January at Miss Ethel Odell’s home 710 BH Fifteenth street.

B. T. U. Club Lizzie Grabert West Pleasant Street Ethel Odell Fifteenth Street

Clinton Young People Wed In Davenport

The Rev. 3. H. Wilson officiated yesterday at the marriage of George Willis of Clinton and Misa Belle Willis, also of Clinton. The ceremony was at 07 West Third street and was informal. The couple came from Y. & Terr and Toft for their home.

3. H. Wilson George Willis Clinton Misa Belle Willis West Third Street Y. & Terr Toft

Miss Dwyer Entertains At Home This Evening

Miss Emily Tinyer will entertain this evening at her home on Tenth and Far Nam street. A number of friends are invited for the diversion of the evening, which will be cinque.

Miss Dwyer Emily Tinyer Tenth and Farnam Street

Gas Alarm Saves Man In Moligeon Hotel

Alex Anderson of Andovar, newly arrived, registered at Windvar hotel in room 32. A gas leak from his room woke Cook sleeping in adjacent quarters, gas odor visible through an open transom. Hotel owner Mr Murphy forced entry. Anderson was revived and recovered the next day and left for home.

Alex Anderson Andovar Moligeon Manilay Aigne Windvar Higll Cook Slerpme Wes Anderson Guelt Murphy Conk

Omaha Editor Under Arrest in Defamation Charge

Omaha Bee editor Edward Rosewater faced a criminal libel charge in county court after Civic Federation president T. Mahony alleged a July article falsely claimed Mahony received 5000 dollars from state treasurer Bartley. The case was adjourned to Friday with Rosewater released on $500 own recognizance.

Omaha Neb Edward Rosewater Omaha Bee T. Dg. Mahony The Civic Federation Bee Iewig Mahoney Joseph Bartley Rosewater

Kidnapped by Kentucky Gang Sparks River Raid Escape

Louisa Kentucky reports Tohey Bubure Wallace seized by eight men across the river, carried ten miles into West Virginia after a raid on his Equol establishment. He paid $200 to spare his life, later suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and aided by a Winchester shot in a raider. Wallace secured warrants for the raiders.

Louisa Ky Tohay Bubure Wallace West Virsivia Wal Winchester

Ware seeks easy post after pension service

Commissioner Eugene F. Ware told the president he wants a simple job after leaving the pension office. He plans to move to Kansas and described his upcoming departure as a return to his western home saying he wants something easy after his lengthy pension service.

Washington, Dy Eugene F. Ware Homie Jense Kansas Thelones

Former Mayor Ames Freed as Bribery Indictments Dismissed

Minneapolis, Minn, Dec. 13 Dr. A. A. Ames, former mayor, is freed as District Judge Elliott grants motion to dismiss all indictments for bribery and corruption. Motions to note indictments against Edwin A. Gardner and former Police Captain C. R. Hill, who turned state's evidence, are granted. Fine oak pillar extension tables advertised at Holbrook's for $15.00.

Minneapolis Minn A. A. Ames Elliott W. A. Kerr Speech County Ames Edwin A. Gardner C. R. Hill

Insane man named as Dr Gebhardt’s killer in chemist case

New Uim Minn Dec 15 Intimate defenders of Dr Roch Koch believe Louis Spreng an inmate at Rochester state hospital for the insane is the real murderer of Dr Gebhardt A Rochester official says defense officials visited Spreng’s ward to identify him The defense also sent an attorney to Mrs Spreng’s home to look for bloodstains but she ordered them away Witnesses before the grand jury included Lydia Schap yienbahm who tended Gebhardt and said the hammer used did not belong to Gebhardt Also witness Edctor Brooks and plumber William Cavanaugh testified about the supposed sighting of the killer as he fled

New Uim, Minn Roch Gebhardt Louis Spreng State Hospital For Rochester Spreng Henry Samson Koch Asa P. Brooks Sprens New Why Sn Niby Yesterder Lydia Schapyienbahm Ana P. Brooks William Cavanaugh Brooks Aso

NO NEGRO BLOOD IN HIS VEINS Minister Coren Returns from Vicar

Washington notes Senor Coren a Nicaragua minister who has returned to verify his family tree and refute rumors of Negro blood. He aims to marry Mrs. Jordan of Macon Georgia, a match that society eyes may affect as the president of Nicaragua reportedly aided in the effort. Coren plans to return to the capital tomorrow after securing proof deemed satisfactory by Mrs. Jordan, with her reception expected at the White House.

Coren Vicaragua Washington, D. C Senor Coren Nicaragua Lah Dunlap Jordan Theablic Nicarasoa Cortol Marrisgt Tordan Macon Corea Orbey Jordim Fear White House

Fire Rages Through Minneapolis Firms Killing Two

A blaze in Minneapolis yesterday morning destroyed Boutell Bros furniture, Peck photograph supply, and Bintliff Manufacturing, with losses estimated at 530,000. Miller died after falling an elevator shaft, Fellows perished in the Beuttel building as flames trapped him. Two others escaped via fire escapes. several neighboring buildings endured narrow escapes as the fire spread across Fifth Street and First Avenue.

Minnespolis Mint Eurly Boutell Bros Peck Photograph Bintliff Manufacturing Company Jacob Biler W John Fellows Insurance Patrol Miller Fellows Beutell Ife Nate Peck Establishment Fifth Street Wirst Second Arenes Bouteil Binthiff Company Boutell First Avenue Northwestern National Bank Phoenix Fourth Street Oneida Stork

AID ASSURED FOR POSTOFFICE

Washington will equip the Chicago postoffice with modern machinery to place mails and distribute them throughout the building. The urgent deficiency bill includes 200000 dollars for this purpose. Senate opposition is not expected and passage before Christmas recess is likely. Contracts will be entered after the law is signed.

Washington, D. C Chicago House Senate

Also Mentioned on This Page

Davenport Rock Island Rejvice Pers Sweet Minehan Wiest Young Ladies’ Society Gurlitt Alunndel Lend-A-Hand Club Chas el Lohman Mary Coleman Regulay Auxiliary of the Women's Temple Guld Paunie Meizchmannn Brady Street Christian Endeavor Society Christian Church Society OF the Church H. C. Rowlands Rev. L. C. Lemon T.U. Club Ethel Grabert Holbrook's Kentucky Ware Cyclone Famous Shoe Christmmas Wynes & Company John Hoyt James Pickens Peea Ang Seo Dr. Roch Minnepolis Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway F. A. Miller
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