Miss Nettle Goran Hosts Card Party at 118 West Sisth
Miss Nettle Goran entertained a group of friends Thursday afternoon at 118 West Sisth with a card party. Progressive euchre was played. Prizes included two Haviland pieces won by Miss Aline Garvey and Miss Bessie McCormick. A new handkerchief was given to Mrs Blanche Fink as the consolation prize, and Miss Marie Frenier received the booby prize. A light supper followed with pink and white colors echoed in the serving. Music selections by the attendees closed the event, with Grace Pik, Edna Stutford, Grace Martii, Lillian O'Meara, Migaret Mabey, Alma Garvey, Marie Prenier, Ella Schick, and Eva Mullen among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettle Goran
West
Sisth
Treer
Mies Aline Garvey
Bessie McCormick
Blanche Fink
Marie Frenier
Migaret Mabey
Alma Garvey
Marie Prenier
Ella Sehick
Eua Mullen
Lutheran Sunday School Holds Annual Meeting at St Pauls
The St Pauls English Lutheran church Sunday school held its annual meeting electing officers and teachers for the coming year. Officers include Superintendent H H Vegt and J Albert Busch as assistants, Otto Hammond as Secretary Treasurer, and Ti Huasch as Librarian. Teachers listed include Lisetta Kuhner Emma Stelley Doras Koudsch Exiga Heden Jotes Binfeldt Eva Like Estella Reguimitter and Clar Belmiti with Rev Blineke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church
Ag Folows
H. H. Vegt
J. Albert] Busch
Otto Hanmond
Nise Nellies Paulsen
Withai Ti, Huasch
George Vest
Rosie Einfelat
Lisetta Kuhner
Emma Stelley
Doras Koudsch
Exiga Heden
Jote' Binfeldt
Eva Like
Estella Reguimitter
Qlarn Belymiti
Mra. L. Banmond
Blineke
Paulina Dittman
Mises Edius Heden
Myrtle Frang
Pleasant surprise wedding reception in Summit
A large crowd gathered yesterday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Ade of Summit Ja to celebrate a wedding. After a welcome tea and games guests enjoyed instrumental numbers a solo and a duet. Mr Ivan Griham of Dixon Ta contributed a declamation. About fifty guests attended and the host and hostess received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt
Dali
A.buunteas Manes
Harry Sawyer
Mary Penry
George McLlowell
Ivan Griham
Dixon
Theta Literary Society Meeting at Miss Nort Hiller House
The Theta Literary Society of Port Houston High School will hold its regular meeting this evening at Miss Nort Hiller's house. The program opens with an extemporaneous speech by Harald Ochs followed by a debate on a proposed topic.
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Theta Literary Society of
Hn Txivenport Bigh School
Nort Hiller
Harald Ochs
Preparatory School Affirmative Supports Debate Program
The affirmative side will be supported by Jol Liilis and Marle Ramsey while the negative is defended by John Walsh and Borie Gus. The next number features a violin solo by Victor Silbolt and the program closes with a recitation by Ernest Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol Liilis
Marle Ramsey
John Walsh
Borie Gus
Victor Silbolt
Ernest Peters
Regular January recital of the Harmonie Society
The Harmonie Society held its regular January recital at Gritty Hall yesterday afternoon. The program included piano duets, vocal solos, and instrumental pieces featuring Ms Holmes, Miss Seer, Miss Nickerson, and others. Notable items listed include The Nightingale Has Lyre of Gold and I Were a Rose among the selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Barmonic Society
Heseborg
Mary Charlotte Holmes
Hortst
Prain
Whelpley
Breuing Tove
Ghapmaa
Amateur Music Club Discusses Cincinnati Meeting
The Amateur Music club met at Mrs. Henry Vollmer's home on Brady Street for a lively discussion of Cincinnati and its social scene. Mrs. Vollmer was chosen to fill in as secretary temporarily, and the next meeting will be hosted by Miss Mary Wedsworth to study Cleveland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vollmer
Brady Simet
Cincinnati
Eewin Blunt
Vollmer
Mary Wedsworth
Cleveland
Davenport Women Form the Sterling Progressive Club
A group of Davenport women met at Mrs Bert Wicklesss home to form a new social club named the Sterling Progressive Club. The meeting planned a permanent organization at Mrs J Burmister s home and agreed the club would be a social success with light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Bert. Wickless
Wear Seventeenth Street
Huan
Eld
Dinner Party At The Outing Club
Donald M Stebbins entertained a party of eight to ten awelva friends at a dinner party at the Outing Club Wednesday evening. Miss Helen Stebbins and Dr Wm Carl of Rock Island acted as chaperones. The table was adorned with carnations and smillax with pink and white carnations as favors. The party then joined in the regular informal dance. Those present included Miss Adah Martin Missy Nott Helen Davis Louise Holcomb Dorothy Brennan of Prince Edward Island Canada Messrs Samuel Alfen Hen Grrtsite Ferd Davis and Robert Hinrichs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. Stebbins
Awelva
Helen Stebbins
Carl
Rock Island
Dorothy Brennan
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Messrs
Sairueil Alfen
Hen Grrtsite
Ferd Davis
Robert Hinrichs
Red Jacket Pump Company Sales Force Dinner
Me B Lafferty, president and manager, entertained the Red Jacket Pump Company sales force at a dinner at the outing club last evening. Sixteen covers were paid. The annual event kicks off the new year with business tilts and arrangements for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Lafferty
Red Jacket Pump Company
CIA
Golden Rod Social Club Installs Its Officers
The Golden Rod Social club held a regular business meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Peter Ruck’s Bettendorf home and installed the officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Ruck. Vice President Mrs. Sunderbrad. Secretary Miss Mary Cotteral. Treasurer Mrs. Grace.
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Golden Rod Social Club
Peter Ruck
Bettendorf
Sust
Kirs. Ruck
Ifra
Sunderbrad
Mary Cotteral
Preasurer
Grace
Dovahallg entertains friends at Grand Island dinner
Mr. James P. Dovahallg entertained a party of friends at dinner at Grand Exle last evening. The group enjoyed a pleasant evening at the popular resort with covers set for court twen and departed in a special car provided by the Davenport and Suburton Railway Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Dovahallg
Grand Exle
Courtwen
Davenport & Suburton Rail Way Company
Elderly Woman Hurt in Abrupt Hug in New Brighton
Mrs Amelia Hinkle 82 is confined at home with a broken collar bone after a youth neighbor, once her favorite, hugged her violently. Doctors warn injuries are dangerous and recovery is uncertain.
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New Brighton
Amelia Hinkle
Body Identifies Syracuse Woman in Mt. Cutler Mystery
The body found near Cutler Mountain on June 17 is identified as Mrs. Bessie Bouton of Syracuse by a professional mortician who attended to her during illness. The report notes the identification follows examination and expected match to the missing person.
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Cela
Jun
Cutler Mountain
Bessie Bouton
Syracuse
Boutou
Miss Ada Rehan to Play The Taming of the Shrew
Miss Ada Rehan, famed American actress, to present Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew at Burt opera house in Davenport on January 12. Support includes Charles Richman with a large company. Miss Behan’s celebrated portrayal praised in New York and Europe. notable cast members listed.
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Sar Shubert
Ada Reban
Charles Richman
Ada Rehan
Taming OF Shrew
Ash Behan
Davenport
Burds Opera
Luk
Miss Rehan
Staga
Miss Behan
St. Lois
New Garrick Theater
Katherine
Bevan
Daly's Theater
New York
M Fentine
London
Dublin
Parto
Berlin
Messrs
Wilfred Clarke
Willan Redmullati
Joseph Weaver
Olver Byron
William Russell
Charles B. Wells
Mel. Thomas Barry
Blanche Weaver
Night Alone in Nevada School House During Blizzard
Miss Hilla Coats, a Ames teacher near Nevada, endured a long night alone in a dark schoolhouse during a severe blizzard. With wind and snow outside, she remained awake until dawn, having prepared extra fuel but lacking light. The night of December 27, 190- underscored Iowa’s winter hardship as children were released gradually and parents arrived by sled.
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Nevada
Jan
Hilla Chats
Abu Ames
Zenring
Iowa
Cats
Ge Wigeard
Miss . Conts
Davenport People Enthusiastic Over Beet Sugar Factory
Attorney A P McGuirk says Davenport is likely to get a beet sugar factory and local landowners plan to raise or seek information on shares. He notes investors have shown capital and many near the city expect a bonanza, with some proposing stock but none for sale now.
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A. P. McGuirk
Davenport
Star
Rcal
Deeds Filed At County Court House Listed
List of deeds recorded in the county clerk’s office includes multiple transfers. Names such as Henry Lieverets Ebenloths are shown with parcels in Township 77 North Range 2 and surrounding Davenport and Walcott areas. Purchasers include Hans M Ciufsiengen Frank W Leamer and others with stated sums of $267.50 $5,000 and $2,100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joly Alint
Joseph C
Henry Lieverets
Princeton
Asa Thradees Kauts
Hans M. Ciufsiengen
Nearthwas
Township
Booltnet
Olat St. Nielgen
Bankrupé
Mo la
Elerutge
Eisineasstrarot
Garrett's
Davenport
Wn. C. Bappe
Wifs
W. Leamer
Wlovl
Hadlai Heights
Daveenport
B. O. Seifert
Willim Rappe
Frank W. Leamer
Hytat Hiights
Eyel
Burnbard
Walcott
Rain and Snow Across All Parts of Country
Weather summary notes rain and snow covering many regions with partly cloudy nights and light snow flurries in central areas. Warmer conditions in the East and Southwest, cooler in the Midsouth and lower Mississippi valleys. Temperatures fall to minus four at Devil's Lake with widespread below normal readings in the Northwest and lake region. high pressure dominates the Northwest and Heaving mountain region.
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North Central
Dort Aml
Rouighe
Colver
Norkt Portlet
Gulf
Missouri
Aissippi
Tenenessee
Mississippi
Guile
Canadian Professor Talks at Ames College Short Course
Prof George E Day of Ontario Agricultural College Guelph addressed Ames College short course students on breeding and the balance between individuality and pedigree to create useful animals. Ohio State and others contributed horses and stock for judging and study, drawing visitors and buyers from Chicago Vanderbilt and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Day
Ames College
Ames
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Ont
Flom
Ohio State
Strerety
Henry Tichenor
Chicago
Vanderbilt
New York
Nels Morris
McLaughlin Brothers
Oqolitchbus
Grafton Brothers Sell Cambridge Leader Property in Nevada
Grafton Brothers of the Story City Herald and Cambridge Leader sold the Latter property to M. S. Beck of Marfa Texas. Beck, ex editor and owner of the Cambridge paper, returned from railroad work after serving in the Spanish American War. Bert Grafton will study law while the brothers shift to the Story City paper temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Brothers
Story City Herald
Cambridge Leader
Nevada
Tatter
M.S. Beck
Sife
Marfa
Tox
Beck
Awarf
Qosssger
Cambridge
Gratton Besa
Story City Paper
Bert
Campaign to endow Tuwa College gains momentum
Grinnell Iowa January reports a vigorous drive to raise 250000 for Tuwa College endowment. Alumni faculty and students pledge substantial sums as trustees plan a statewide canvass with events and benefits to support the new chapel and Carnegie Library dedication on campus.
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Flans
Towa Wumbiee
W. H. Tuttle
Manchester
Board of Trustees
Central Endowment
Des Moises
S. H. Herrick
Pacific Coast
Los Angelean
Eleipel
Elso
Ibis Spring
Erile
Uberear
Minneapolis
E A. Steiner
Chapel
Christian Association
Carnegie Library
Garnegie
Gost Ben
Congregational Church
Business Committee
Andrew Carnegie
Frank W. Gunsaulus
D. B
Chicago
George M. Whicher
New York City
Wluueaus
Glee Club
The
Keys
Bultdlis Committee
Bradley
New Officers Elected by Calhoun County Fair
Calhoun County Fair association at Manson Iowa elected officials for the year. Thomas Griffin named president B Mason vice president C G Koskey secretary B E Sebern treasurer. All incumbent directors reelected. The group praised progress and noted strong farmer interest and shareholding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Calhoun County Fair Association
Thoms Griffin
Mason
C. G. Koskey
B. E. Sebern
Kempt Takes Office Amid Bond Dispute in Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Treasurer Kempt assumes office as bond disputes surface. Milwaukee bondmen A L Vanoaman and Michael Laffey seek withdrawal from the $60,000 indemnity bond, arguing contract signed under contentious conditions. Senator Barney Eaton faces potential confidence vote amid indictments. Cheese industry meeting highlights need for cleanliness at creameries to improve Wisconsin butter and cheese prices.
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Wilwaukee
Wis
Kempt
Atere
Milwaukee
A. L. Vanoaman
Michael Laffey
Madison
Attornneys
Barney Eaton
Senate
Eaton
Aderhold
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Powell
Geard of Directors
Immediate relief sought for merchant marine urged in Washington
A Washington report cites the Mevelans Ma mission calling for prompt action to aid the merchant marine. The commission favors a conservative bill aimed at boosting national defense and American commerce with minimal cost, urging immediate drafting for a speedy two-house introduction and enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
G.s Wiren
le House
Grosveuur
Mevelans
Averebaye Muir
Congress
House of Congress
Insanity Controversy Over Sioux City Girl in Jail
A twenty year old woman named Minne Wise was jailed in Sioux City on insanity charges after a nervous breakdown. An insanity commission ruled she was not insane but suffering from nervous collapse, criticizing authorities for confinement. She had been with J J Heilman, who had her jailed for sanity, and she was sent to St Joseph's hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Vhs
Pretty Mnai
Wise
Fusenity Commission
Jaiang
Minne Wise
J. J. Heilman
HM. A
St. Joseph's Hospital
Change of venue sought in treed of promise case
Waterloo Iowa attorney H B Bales files motion for transfer of the treed of promise suit against Mrs Eile Hertoun Curtiss to Bremer county district court. G W Bowder seeks $13500 for money expended and alleged wounded affection. Court set text week date to hear arguments on moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
H. B Bales
Eile Hertoun Curtiss
G. W. Bowder
Curtiss
Caim
Bremer Counnty
Cort
Missqure Poultry Association Reorganized
The Missouri Poultry Association reorganized with officers led by a president and several named members. The group presented plans for expanded facilities and a proposed budget including 31,000 for expenses, aiming to attract better poultry breeders and boost membership.
Wilson to join Sioux City Journal staff
Frank B. Wilson, editor in chief of the Daily Iowan and editor in chief elect of the Senior Annual for 1907, prominent in the university glee club and social life, will leave Iowa City January 15 to join the Sioux City Journal. He will cover railroad and commercial news for the local staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Frank BR. Wilson
Daily, Iowan
University Glee Club
University City
State University City
Sicnz City Journal
Literary Note on Teh Writings and Truthful Memoranda
A fragmentary literary note discusses a critique of a journal and its creator Mr. Torrey. It mentions a paradox between aesthetic ideal and practical truth, referencing a Franceennental Minesci and a phrase about a dog ringing a bell for lit, with an extraordinary verge of apotpexma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayeau
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Lutheran Sunday School
John Ade
Theta Literary Society
Draruttic
Soam
Awber Lantorn
Chas
Eugene Bank
Fide Oul Ealier
Kotel Jsavoy
Bartis
Harmonie Society
Amateur Music Club
RED Jacket
Grand Island
Mrs. Bouton
Davenfort
Beha
Rend
Scott County
Observer Shelter
Pirates
Eagles
New Guy
Reul
Tod Fing
Cine Tee Bray
Hl Ae
R. Vinal A
Oy Wavely Ea
Ras
R. Potursen Ee
Potala S.s.rseeis
Iowa College
Grinnell
Tuwa College
Iver
Vins
Viemigoth
Abley
Love College
Grime
Grinwell
Tie Kirlwens
Gripnell Lstve
Pradley
Grim
Gruttres of
Kellege
Calhoun County Fair Automatic
Chas, Schick
Commission
Alrardy
Minuit Wiese
Siow City
Effie Hartman Curtiss
Honsa Shippers
Asc
Gl, Wenes & CO
Brady Stroet, Davens
Missqure Poultry Association Reorganized
Heeigds
Kakawonils
Presi
Robert Unrkrmnass
Wey
Sadat
Ol Hose
Premines Fur
Wilson
Lexngton
Lo Peinon
James H. Mulligan
Sawea
Tuyber
Tebe
Piette Htebiet ET
Tri-City Heating and Supply Co
S. Bender
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