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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1905

Page

8

Tuesday Architecture Club Meeting Discusses City Homes

The Tuesday duty held an interest jog meeting at Mrs J W Watzek home as leader Mrs C H Preston presided and papers covered characteristics of the city home suburban town houses and architectural styles across the country illustrated by many views. The next meeting will be at Mrs Francie Co Decker’s on Eleventh and Brady Streets with continued discussion.

J. W. Watzek C. H. Preston Mathilda Koeller Elizabeth D.putumin Varime Francie Co Decker Eleventh and Brady Streets

Davenport Pupils Hear Fine Musical Program

In School No. 2's assembly room Davenport's pupils enjoyed a recital by local musicians celebrating a gift piano from Frank W. Mueller Edward C. Mueller William L. Mueller Alfred C. Mueller Mrs Henry Matthey and others. Mrs Starbuck and Mrs Adolph Priester offered instrumental and vocal numbers. Mr F J Walker thanked donors on behalf of the school after the concert.

School No. 2 Davenport William Mueller Smother Starbuck Yourlists F. J. Walker Aucreay

Women's Missionary Society Meets at Edwards Church Home

The Women's Missionary society of Edwards Congregational church held a regular meeting at 1708 Grand Avenue yesterday afternoon. Mrs. B. b. Grimes presided as devotional leader. The program included papers on the Mountain Whites and the American Missionary Association, plus a discussion on Industrial Training for Mountain Girls. Letters from Pleasant Hill academy were read and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. D. M. Hunt's home on Grand Avenue.

Women's Missionary Society of Edwards Congregational Church M. T. Brown Grand Avenue B. B. Grimes Nang A. Moore

Abbott Gives Shakespeare Lecture Recital at Brady Street

Boston Mr Edgar C Abbott presented the second lecture recital for McCowen ball at Brady Street Avens last evening. He substituted Hamlet for the announced The Merchant of Venice due to a cold and his interpretation drew acclaim from those present. The next event will be at Mrs Wadsworth's home featuring The Merchant of Venice.

Edgar C. Abbott Boston Mats McCowen Bren Edgar H Ryan Brady Street Abbott Shekespeare Wadsworth Serstunt Venice

Hold Reunion At The Home Of Mrs E H Ryan

The Club, an informal organization dissolved two years ago, held a pleasant reunion at Mrs E H Ryans home on Eighth and Brady streets Tuesday afternoon. Attending were Mesdames C T Darling Ferdinand Masr T O Swiney Robert H Nott J R Nutting Nathaniel Brench and John T Thompson.

E. H. Ryan Eighth Brady Streets Mesdames C. T. Darling Ferdinand Masr T. O. Swiney Robert H. Nott J.R. Nutting Nathaniel Brench John T. Thompson

O. Q. Club Meeting At Rudolph Home

Mrs Rudolph entertained the O Q club at her home 2142 West 10th Avenue Tuesday afternoon Four babies were surrounded in prizes and jars and a handsome lunch cloth souvenir spoon and belt were awarded to Mrs Rudolph Mrs J J Feeney and Mrs Luebke Dainty refreshments were served The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Clara Fowler on West Third Street

F. FE Rudolph West 10 Amreel J. J. Feeney Luebke Clara Fowler West Third Street

Mothers of Mission Elect New Officers

The Mothers' Benefit association of the People's Union Mission held its annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon and elected officers for the year. President Mrs Ned Lee, Vice President Mrs F A Depp, Secretary Mrs Josephine Muth, Treasurer Mrs J B Young. The association plans a special meeting on the last Wednesday of the month.

Mothers’ Benefit Association of the People’s Union Mission Mra Ned Lee F. A. Depp Josephite Muth J. B. Young

Ladies Circle to Hold Annual Meeting at Church

The Ladies Circle of Rdwards Congregational Church will hold its regular annual meeting tomorrow afternoon in the church nave. Reports from officers and committees will be presented and officers for the coming year elected.

Rdwards Congregational Church

Mrs Francis Williams Leaves for Eldora to Florida

Mrs Francis R Williams Jett left at noon yesterday for Florida to open the winter. She will be joined by relatives in Chicago and the group will travel on to Florida. Williams plans to return around the first of May.

Francis R. Williams Jett Florida Chicago Willams

Missionary Society Meeting At St Pan s English Lutheran

Wie Youle Ladies Missionary society held a regular meeting at 420 Gaines Street last evening. Three new officers were elected: President Miss Goirh Heden, Secretary Miss Linnie Seana, Treasurer Miss Feu Markeson. New members welcomed. light refreshments and aerial hour followed. Next gathering set for Emma Gromell's home on East.

Youle Ladies' Missionary Society of St. Pan's English Lutheran Church Mies Ta Olsson Gaines Street Goirh Heden Linnie Seana Feu Markeson Emma Gromell East Third Street

Y W M S of St John’s Holds Regular Meeting

The Yours Women’s Missionary Society of St John’s Methodist Church held a regular monthly meeting at the home of W. H. Snider, 1016 Tremont Avenue, yesterday afternoon. The attendance was large and an excellent program was given with musical numbers by Mrs. Frank Garstang, Mrs. Pillar, and Lou Krause. The group discussed the New Year in Korea, China, and Japan, and Rev L C Lemon spoke on The Submission of the World.

Women's Missionary Society of St. John's Methodet W. HM. Snider Tremont Frank Garstang Ars. Pillar Lou Krause Corea China Japan L. C. Lemon

Mrs Wiese Hosts Tea for Young Women at Home

Mrs. Wiese entertained about thirty young women at her Seventh Street home yesterday afternoon in honor of her relative. Miss Ethel Glasmann of Ogden Utah and her daughter Miss Edun Wiese plan to study at the Visitation Convent in St Louis. Cards provided amusement with Miss Caraille Autderheida winning the first prize and Absa Mule Freahyy the consolation. The room was richly decorated in Roosevelt colors and a luncheon followed.

Quiet Wedding at St. Johns Parsonage

Quiet wedding held at St. Johns Parsonage to unite James A. Ajlen of 1654 Pery Street and Miss Francina Lambert of Fair Oaks, Indiana. Rev. L. C. Lemon officiated in a small ceremony attended only by close relatives. The couple will reside at 16284 Percy Street. Allen is well known in the city.

St. Joso's Jamas A. Ajlen Pery Street Francina Lambert Fair Oaks L. C. Lemon Percy Steret Allen

Unity Club Studies Shakespeare Play As You Like It

The Unity club met at the First Unitarian church parlors last evening and began a study of Shakespeare's As You Like It. A large attendance enjoyed reading the popular play and the series will continue for several more meetings.

Unity Club Fist, Unitarian Church

Baptist Women Meet at Barker Home

The Ladies Aid society of the Calvary Baptist church met at Mrs Sanford Barker's home at 318 East Tenth street yesterday afternoon. Business was conducted and plans made for the coming year.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Calvary Baptist Church Sanford Barker East Tenth Street Auch

Davenport Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Temple Emanuel

Mrs. W. HL Fineshriber hosted the Davenport Ladies Aid Society of Temple Emanuel at 112 Park Lane on Tuesday afternoon. After a brief business session, attendees enjoyed a social hour with refreshments.

AID Society OF Temple Emanuel W. HL Fineshriber Davenport Ladies’ Aid Society Temple Emmanuel Park Lane

Cuisine Club Holds Informal Meeting At Mrs Miller Home

The Cuisine Club met at the home of Miss Etta Miller on Farnam Street Tuesday afternoon. Attendance was light and an informal gathering followed.

Cuisine Club Tha Cuisine ‘Club Etta Miller Farnam Street

D Y B Club Installs New Officers at Meeting

The D Y B club of the Second Presbyterian church held a regular meeting at the Eluret List Anglt. Merle Wells read a camping trip account from last summer and four accounts are in a contest with a prize for the best. Harry Guy, president, installed Arthur Gary as vice president and Henry Schutler as secretary. Max Smith, the new president, was absent.

D. Y Arthur Gary Henry Schutler Max Smuth Vest

Church Workers to Hold Regular Meeting

The Church Workers' society of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting at Mrs. E. F. Lang's home at 630 East Fourteenth Street tomorrow afternoon to hear reports and elect officers for the coming year. The group notes significant church activities and reports a substantial sum cleared last year.

Church Workers’ Society of the First Presbyters In E. F. Lang Fowrtventh Church Workers’ Society

Deeds Recorded at County Recorder Office Davenport Transfers

Real estate deeds filed include Jober Henril and wife to Charles Burmeister for parts of Lot 10 and Lot 5 in LeChate's second and Kekie's Linegin avenues Davenport with $1,300 to $4,500 in consideration. Charles Soyater grants to Mitla Soynier for Lot 3 in Wenworth addition Davenport for $1. Henry Kohler and wife to Max E. Orbs for part of Lot 5 in Snock 93 LeChate's second, Davenport, $4,500. Jansson to unknown party for part of Lot 20 in LeChitre rehond addition Davenport for $3.

County Recorder Jober Henril Charles Burmeister Linegin Avenue Thiey Davenport Slca Dicke Aml Robert Konrad West Park Charles Soyater Mitla Soysier Wenkworth Henry Kohler Max E. Orbs LeChate Yne Ety EB. Gehy de Ovex Jansson

Intervenors Filed in Mueller Lumber Case at Court House

Several intervenors have been pledged with the county clerk in the matter of Mueller Lumber company versus A Stacey and Son while Charles Johnson is garnished. Intervenors claim mechanic liens on the Central Office building. Listed are Builders' Lime and Cement, Robert H Doerring for lathing, H OQ Seiffert Lumber, John Hamp, Builders' Sand to Gravel, James Quins, Clyde Tankingson with amounts from 7 to 192.55.

Mueller Lumber Company A. Stacey and Son I Whiel Chas. Johnson Builders’ Lime and Cement Company Robert H. Doerring Lathing H OQ Seiffert Lumber Company John Hamp Ithor James Quins Clyde Tankingson

Suit Seeks Non Substitution of Howard S Boxdmot

In the matter of Albert Mitlaman Against Olaf H Newton et al the defendant answered asking that Howard S Boxdmot be substituted by the defendant in the suit as he was declared bankrupt and Boyd not then take charge of all the property involved in the assignment.

Albert Mitlaman Olaf H. Newton Howard S. Boxdmot Cas Bankiuot Bouri Taok

Plaintiff seeks 471.38 from C L Remley in promissory note

Henry Fluege sues Co b Remier, amended pleading filed by Blane Petersberzer, seeking 471.38 including interest from original note. The notice mentions extra copies of a local greeting card and sale details at the Star office on Muln street.

Henry Fluege Co. B. Remier Bidinge Blane Petersberzer

Grand Jury Focuses on Gamblers in Monona County Court

Monona county market court convened this week with the grand jury sent out. Judge Oliver recited specials in regard to gamblers and gambling houses. A $20,000 damage suit by B C Campbell of the Heartland Timer against J J Pegk et al. is set for June 1 and expected to last at least a week.

Onawa Jan Monona County sud _waa Oliver B.C. Campbell Meartland J. J. Pegk

Masquerade Ticket Sale Planned By Turngemeinde

Dates fixed for selling seats for the annual masquerade to be staged with a blackface act and varied specialties. Committee members and Wallace Moody supervise rehearsals, with performances set in Turner Hall and a garden setting, featuring Apollo quartet and Turngemeinde chorus.

Davenpart Turngemeinde Ac Turner E'Elack Norning Indine Turner Hall Wallace BE. Moody Thesmans Apollo Quartet Turngemeinde Messrs Korn! Miller and Moody Henry Matthey

Weather Bureau Report Signals Quiet Conditions In South

Weather bureau notes generally fair weather with tonight's light showers in northeast and Friday's cooler east portion. River rising to 74 feet, eight feet higher in 24 hours. Northwestern storm weakens as it shifts toward Minnesota. colder air across eastern slopes and New England with light snowfall in parts of Missouri and upper Mississippi valley.

Jawa Colfen Mhneis Minnesota Mississippi Valley Alleghaney Mountains Jales Rockies New England Missouri Upper Mississippi Little Rock Galvesthoo Atlantic

Board of Supervisors in Session Yesterday

The board of supervisors met and received reports from county officials including County Clerk Noth Inspector of the Hartford Stown Boiler Inspection company of the police of the courthouse and poor farm. A committee to read the dead age convention to be held at Ames Iowa was formed. Resignations of two township justices were accepted and the positions declared vacant.

Board of Supervisors Noth Rumacy Holliday Berger McArthur Neal Evans Scott County Hartford Stown Boiler Inspection Company Poilers Court House Ames onJan Daund Warg

Rosa Tank Sues Keeler for 2625 Damages

Rosa Tank sues Ellen Keeler for 2625 dollars claiming Keeler called her an indecent woman. Amended petition filed through attorney Ambrose P. Guick. Plaintiff seeks compensation for injury to character and invasion of premises.

Rosa Tank Ellen Keeler Ambrose FP Mes Guick Sie

How Shall We Feed 120 000 People Speaker Crigg Proposes Practical Agriculture

Ames Iowa January 3 1915 The short course session featured Joseph S Crigg editor of the Iowa State Register addressing on practical agriculture to feed 120000000 people stressing fertilization and protein rich diet The event was opened by President Warburton of the Town Corn Growers Association The domestic science course offered home economics lectures and cooking demonstrations with enrollment already over thirty and expected to reach fifty amid letters inquiries.

Ames Joseph S. Crigg Iowa State Reister Warburton Town Corn Growers’ Association Prof. Stevenson Soi Flem

Austrian Reichsrath figure issues duel challenge

Viennan January 5 Count Adelbert Sternberg known as the enfant terrible of the Reichsrath sends a pencil written duel challenge to Herr Wolff the pan German and Well Born Sur after an insult claim He offers two seconds and vows to duel any swine dog and to fight Wolff following previous notoriety by pressuring Prime Minister Madini to duel

Viennan Adelbert Sternberg Reichsrath Herr Wolff Sur Berr Wolf Vienne Oniford Herr Welf Count Madini

Secret wedding revealed in Webster City notice

Webster City reports a secret marriage announcement for Miss Caroline V. Lasher Lewis and Mr. Edward G. Lewis. The couple wed in Des Moines on November 18 1904 but public notice was delayed due to Mr. Lewis's business commitments and his absence in the East. Mrs. Carrie Lasher Lewis sent a telegram to inform, delaying formal publication.

Webster City Jane Webster Gary Caroline V. Lasher Edward G. Lewis Mes Moines Lewis Carrie Lasher Lewis Co Tn Trews

Engineer's Narrow Escape On Storm Lake Hill

Engineer Ben Fox and his fireman on the Central Pol avoided disaster when a crippled engine with a broken driver side rod and two retiked wheels failed on Storm Lake hill. The train halted at fifty five miles an hour with a passenger car attached. Both men were shaken but unharmed. passengers remained unaware of the near death.

Jan Steep Ben Fox Storm Lake Hill Fox Eab

Winnebago Report Delayed By Illness Of Inspector Wright

Inspector Wright of the Winnebago investigation lies ill at his Madison home delaying a formal report. Wright’s illness halts transmission of findings on conditions at the Winnebago reservation and surrounding areas. Commissioner Jorws regrets the delay as the term nears end.

Wright Wisconsin Washington, Janu Albert C. Wright Father Schell Madison Wis Winnebago Reservaton Indian Bureau Jorws Winnebagoes Iis

Rodney Fire Destroys Main Buildings in Monona County

A blaze in Rodney Iowa Monona County early Tuesday destroyed the general store of W D Dorward and much of its contents the adjacent bank of W W McDonald and the Odd Fellows hall. The total loss is about 10000 dollars. A bucket brigade aided in protecting the small town and its residents. The local notice also promotes Mrs Anatin's Butewheat for breakfast.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Monona Onuwa Rodney Monona County W. D. Dorward W. W McDonald &' Gon jAdjutaing

Money to Senator Mitchell Linked to Patents Scandal

Portland affidavit reveals A. Power admits paying Senator Mitchell $2,000 to influence the Oregon land patent process. He says the funds were to secure expedited patent decisions and lists entry records, railroad costs, and other charges. Power asserts he never spoke with McKinley or Tarpley about the payments.

Portland Ore A. D. Puiec Ths Horace G Mckinley Daniel T. Tarpley Ais Emma Watson United States Lnods United Sates Sen Murchell Mitchell Power Satehell Mitchel Ciough Heney McKimley Tarpley McKiney Butt Mitelell Oregon City Meteheh Here Mann Michels Conniesiosey Hermann ANL Asbout Hermann Wee Pakke Herman Chaoggel

Franklin County Agricultural Society Elects New Officers

The Franklin County Agricultural Society met to elect officers and plan work for the year. New officers are C. F. Roemer president ER. C. Grunelle vice president BR. S. Brown treasurer J. W. Cumings secretary. Roemer is a Hampton businessman. The county fair's strong profit and improvements were noted. Cumings, reelected, has helped build the fair's success.

Giile J. W. Cumings Pravklin Coutty

Franklin County officers swap in election shifts

In Hampton Iowa June two changes mark Franklin County races. John McGinin defeats incumbent O E Benson to become first Democrat county officer since adopting Australian ballot. G T McCrellin steps down as clerk while W S Van Nuys succeeds as county clerk with prior deputy duties.

Hampton Jun Court House O. E. Benson John McGinin McGrai Franklin County Iowa Benson van Nuys Prince G. T. MeOreltis Hempton McCrellin Las Fervedt Ven Nora

Tuttle Names Committee On Patriotic Essays

Columbus Missouri January 3 Bishop Dan del Tuttle appoints Dr E A Allen head professor of English at the State University CB Rollins and Walter Whillanis to form a three member committee to judge patriotic essays from Missouri high school pupils competing for prizes offered by the Missouri Society of the Sons of the Revolution. The committee has received a large number of essays and is considering awards. Winners will be announced at the annual banquet in St Louis February 24. Four prizes are offered this year.

Columbis Bishop Dandel Tuttle Missouri Society of the Sus of the Revolution E. A. Allen The State University CB Rollins Walter Whlanis Missouri Romimittes St. Louis

Brummitt Case Called In Vienna Court

Mrs Walter Brummitt, married to a Vienna merchant, was cited in May 1904 for a crime judged in the circuit court here. Her husband will be tried with her on a family matter. Attorneys State Attorney T. Whiniel and John Patich presented the defense retained by Thomas A. Heriden.

Vienna Walter Brummit Aml Mecati Merchant Weet Viennat Ciretet Cnurt Frasers Ed LO Whiniel St. Louis John Patich Thomas A. Heriden

Arkansas reform league forms in Arkansas City campaign

Arkansas City Kansas January 6 reports the Prohibitionists have completed organizing a reform league. A panel will operate during the municipal campaign as an organ of the temperance movement.

Arkansas City Kan Prohibitionists Temperance Poole

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