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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1905
Page
9
The Calvary church annual meeting last evening included a potluck supper from six to seven thirty. Officers mostly re elected report good church condition with a small surplus across departments. Officers elected include Church clerk J E Hardman and Treasurer F R Barker, with various re elected trustees and Sunday school leaders.
Mira Gordon daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm J Gordon marries Francis Sammons at Sacred Heart cathedral with Rt Rev Bishop Davis presiding. Organist Katherine McCormack, reception at Gordon home, bridal party in pink and white, about 100 invitations issued. The couple will reside on Bridgeview and Locust after the wedding.
The Tokito literary society plans its regular meeting at Edmund Keitfert’s Fifth and Pine street home. William Brown begins with an extempo speech, Edna Horne performs a piano solo, and a debate follows on whether the Late Uprising Russia is Just.
Mr. Edgar C Abbott closed the series with a recital at Mrs W C Wadsworth home 1009 Perry yesterday afternoon at 3 oclock. More than 120 attended to hear The Merchant of Venice and enjoyed the presentation. Proceeds benefited McCowen hair school.
Twenty couples gathered in a private dancing hall Monday evening with Danelus as the principal feature. At midnight dainty refreshments were served in a prettily decorated dining room. The music was by Schiller's orchestra. Guests included Maggie DeKelze, Pearl LeMer, Claude Fargo of Chicago, Morley Stark of Cedar Rapids, and Mary Shultzee of Columbus Junction.
Mrs Williams Mueller hosted many children at a Christmas tree event on West Sixth Street. The tree carried over a hundred bundles of gifts and sweets as children enjoyed games and amusements in the afternoon and evening. A Tuneheon was served to the children at 5 o'clock.
The Wapello club met at Walter Phabe's home on Arlington Court and installed officers: President Eugene Sivanson, Vice President Norman Sivanson, Secretary Walter Babe, Treasurer Leon Wpella, Librarian W. B. Wells, and Business Manager Rex Kleinen. The Etude club will meet at Mrs Wiese on Seventh and Brown streets Thursday afternoon. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union assembles Thursday at 3:30 at Mrs Agnes Stacy 68 East Fifteenth Street.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the T P A met yesterday at 2024 Grand Avenue and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs J Mr Glaspel, Vice President Mrs Wile Peterern, Secretary Mrs McCowen, Treasurer Miss Lite, Corresponding Secretary Mrs J B Aus. Refreshments followed sock hour. The group plans the next meeting for January 20 at the outing club.
The teachers and officers of Bethlehem Congregational Church Sunday School held their annual meeting last night in the primary class room. Officers for 1905 were elected: Superintendent J. H. Wilson, Assistant Superintendent John Lewis, Secretary Miss Emma L. Lufeng, Treasurer Mrs. C. E. Healers, Librarian Arthur Courith. A Christus entertainment report was heard and the Wills were paid, leaving about 20 dollars in the treasury.
Trinity Lyceum members prepare to present A Little Play with rehearsals underway. Cast includes J Weaver, Norman Li Fayette, Mr and Mrs Thos O Patton, Miss Katherine Davison, and Miss Lilly Ainsley.
Helena January 10 Judge Hunt overruled demurrers in the United States case against Cobban Cullin and others charged with subornation of perjury connected with water and timber land entries in western Montana. Twelve indictments allege subornation of perjury and perjury by settlers in Powell and Missoula counties. Indictments returned June 1901, delayed by investigations since 1902. Washington January 1 Interior Department found wide land frauds in Montana and Idaho under the timber and stone act. Secretary Hitchcock ordered investigation. ~15,000 acres sold by Cobban to Senator W A Clark. Declarations filed, indictments delayed until now. Resume Oregon probe today Portand Oregon January 11 Judge Belinger appointed Francis Joseph Heoey US district attorney for the District of Oregon with Roosevelt approval to proceed against potential indictments. Grand jury work resumes tomorrow. Roseburg Oregon January 1 Register J H Booth and Receiver J Bridges suspended. Special Agent T B Nethausen placed in charge.
A stranger report from an Isolation Hospital tells of William M. Finley’s son Erle Finley aged 9 or 10 who died and was placed in a morgue before death. Witnesses claim the boy spoke of being alive and was moved from the morgue, living several days. Ought to prompt inquiry by authorities about the death and handling at the hospital.
In Peoria Illinois on January 1 Bernhand Gaetz of Limnostore was accidentally fatally shot when a shotgun discharged during a rabbit hunting trip. Authorities report the incident as an accidental recharge during the hunt.
Davenport banks are electing officers for 1905 with old boards largely reelected. German Savings Bank, German Trust Co, Davenport Savings Bank, Farmers and Mechanics, Davenport Trust, and Le Claire Savings Bank report directors chosen and officers to follow at next meetings. Dividends and surplus funded, assets above $100,000 at Le Claire.
New York private detective David Weiler seeks $10,000 in damages from Henry J Braker, claiming false arrest after shadowing Braker during a publicized railway controversy. Weiler says he followed Braker for days at a respectful distance, leading to Braker’s arrest for annoying a witness. Braker was later discharged on appeal, with courts noting no offense by Weiler.
Stockholders will hold the annual meeting at Union Savings Bank in Davenport Iowa on Wednesday January 11 1905 for election of directors for the ensuing year. Polls open from 2 o'clock until 1 o'clock noon. H Bartenever president and WM Heuer cashier listed.
Miss Ada Reban comes to Burtis Opera house for a single performance on Thursday evening January 12. Her acclaimed range includes 180 leading roles and a standout turn as Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew. She is supported by a notable Shakespearean company including Charles Hitchmal and Willy Pent.
The article honors cantinières and vivandieres who served with the French army across wars from Napoleon to the Second Empire. It highlights Josephine Roguirt at Moscow retreat, and Marie Tove at Waterloo, noting their courage, musket use, and acts saving officers. It mentions Antoinette Cremorean and daring feats recovering banners amid battles.
A mail train ran into a ditch yesterday morning near Sugar Chak after being spotted eight miles away at 60 miles per hour. The crash halted the line, injuring several workers and causing property damage. fire crews reported no fatalities.
A Clark Jewel is described as a versatile commodity for rapid meal prep. It is hailed for speed, with breakfast ready in under ten minutes when used in the morning, highlighting its convenience for quick kitchen tasks.
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