Davenport Rock Island Ladies Bowling Club Annual Banquet
The Davenport Rock Island Ladies Bowling Club held its annual banquet at Turner Hall after a meeting. Prizes for top serves were awarded and officers elected for the coming year. A card party followed with winners listed including Mrs. P L Ortesen capturing first prize and Mrs. Brough second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Iall
Turner Hall
Theo, Krabhenhoett
W. Raw
B. Steffen
G. B. Miller
L. Grabbe, Sr
Brough
P. L. Ortesen
Hremer
Ohdweller
St. Marys Literary Society Meets With Recitals and Duo
The regular meeting of St. Marys Literary Society was held last evening. The program featured a hand drum and guitar duet, a geographical sketch of William Moran, and recitations and essays by members including Joseph Thier, Louis Kienigsuecker, Patrick Flannigan, and Edward Nossa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary
Vterary Club
Handolue
Chis
Berg
Joe Nive
McHahou
Ensae
Moiint Toxeph Thier
Louis Kienigsuecker
Patrick Flannigan Sarney Kelley
Edward Nossa
Ten A. Weber
Essence
Cisse Eesay
B B Club Social Hosted by Miss Verna Slater
The B B B club met last evening at Ness Verna Sister's home on West Fourth Street. A musical program and a game of cinch provided entertainment. Miss Besa Amidon won the first prize, Miss Cord Felger the second, and Miss Mabel Amidon the first. A dainty luncheon followed the games and a pleasant social hour concluded the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness Verna
Aik West Fourth Street
Besa Amidon
Cord Felger
Mise Mabel Amidon
Young People's Society Enjoyable Evening at Bethlehem Church
The weekly meeting of the Young People’s Society ofBethlehem Congregational church filled the west room with a large turnout. Miss Leah Pyte read an essay “Lessons from the Old Year,” followed by Miss Edna Dougherty’s “What to Take Over From the Old Year Into the New.” Dr. J.H. Wilson spoke briefly, and Miss Beatrice O’Kelley presented the third edition of Society News. The editor, unanimously reappointed Jan 3, was praised for wit and humor. The next meeting is set for Tuesday at 7:30.
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Young People’s Society
Bethlehem Congregational Church
Leah Pyte
Edna Dougherty
J. H. Wilson
Society
Beatrice O' Kelley
O'Kelley
Trinity Lyceum Reforms Meeting Night After Program
The Trinity Lyceum met at Trinity church and enjoyed an excellent program. The group moved its meetings from Tuesday to Wednesday. Katherine Davion opened with a recitation, Joseph Weaver followed with a verse, and a debate on Franklin vs Edison discoveries concluded with the affirmative led by Harry Lucas and Roy Baumgariner defeating Bulls Saunders and Pierce Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lyceum
Trinity Church
Srasign
Katherine Davion
Joseph Weaver
Franklin
Edison
Harry Lucas
Roy Baumgariner
Bulls Saunders
Pierce Palmer
First Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Plans Next Year
The Christlimn Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian Church met at the church last evening with a large turnout. Reports of the past year’s work were heard and approved, plans for the coming year were made, followed by a brief session and refreshments.
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Christlimn Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
Matt
Quiet Marriage at St. Pauls Parsonage
Miss Elizabeth Martens and Mr Fred Christiansen wed at 2 pm in the home of Rev Woo H Binncke of St Pauls English Lutheran elinrve. The bride wore a cousin attendant Miss Alvin Christiansen and the groom stood with Chis Martens, brother of the bride. The couple will reside in Betelore, IA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Martens
Fred Christiisen
Woo H. Binncke
St. Paul's
Foresters Plan Monthly Winter Entertainment
The Pelemorphes court of the Catholic Order of Foresters invites members to a Monday January 16 event featuring a cantary and dance with Petersen's orchestra providing music. This kicks off a winter series of entertainments planned by the foresters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelemorphes Court
Catholic Order of Forestera
Hibernian Ha l
Petersen
Knights of Columbus Dance in Rock Island
About twenty five couples of the Incal Knights of Columbus and friends attended a dance at the Industrial hall in Rock Island last night. Ogden's orchestra provided the music and the local Knights reported a royal entertainment at the hands of their fellow-members across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Alnez Council of the Knights of Columbus
Rock Island
Ogden
Imuate
Miss Ruth Like Birthday Party Celebrated at Home
Miss Ruth Like daughter of Charles Like of 601 East Fifteenth street will entertain two parties of fourteen friends at her home after noon in honor of her ninth birthday. The children gather at 4 o clock and play games until supper, when a dainty supper is served.
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Ruth Like
Charles Like
East Fifteenth Street
Local party of four heads for Santa Barbara trip
A party of four leaves for California including Mrs. S. BE Blunt wife of Colonel &. BY Blunt of the Rock Island arsenal her two daughters Evelyn and Francis Blunt and her sister Miss Smyth. They will spend the rest of the winter in Santa Barbara California.
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S. BE. Blunt
Blunt
Rock Island
Arsenal
Fle
Evelyn
Francis Blunt
Smyth
Santa Barbara
Gal
Sewing Circle Meets at G A R Hall
The Women’s Relief Corps sewing circle held a regular meeting at the G A R hall yesterday afternoon. The afternoon was spent in routine business and social intercourse with members sewing during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps Sewing Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Second Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Installs Officers
The Christian Endeavor society at Second Presbyterian church met last evening and installed officers for the coming year. Ralph Blean was named president Lydia Noble vice president Verna Wareham secretary Bessie Gilley treasurer. Mott R Sawyers administered the oath and a literary program followed with poems and musical numbers. The society split into singing and recitation sides for a contest with a bancust to the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Ralph Blean
Lydia Noble
Verna Wareham
Bessie Gilley
Mott R. Sawyers
Ares
Club of Eighty-Nine Meets With Mrs Miller
The Chub at Eighty-Nine met yesterday afternoon at Mrs A A Miller's home on College Avenue. Mrs E Bl Wa Layward opened the program with a paper on The Restoration and was followed by Dies Wilbur Fidlar with Joden the Founder of The reading from Butler's Hudibras omitted. Alexander's Feast from Drader substituted. Quotation readings were from Dy den and Butler's Hudibras. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meets will be at Mrs E A Wiiteornas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Miller
College Avenue
Ebl Wa Layward
Dies
Wilbur Fidlar
Joden
Butler
Alexander
Drader
B. H. Hall
Dyden
E. A. Wiiteornas
Delightful Card Party Held at Outing Club
A pleasant card party occurred at the Outing Club yesterday afternoon. Mrs Joseph Ochs of Twelfth and Trady streets and Mrs Laula A. Ochs of Eleventh and Perry streets attended. Guests enjoyed a swim and card tables followed by a dinner for seventy seven. Attire featured pink and white accents.
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Joseph Ochs
Twelfth
Trady
Laula A. Ochs
Eleventh
Perry Streets
Reception for New Piano At Second Presbyterian
A reception will be held Friday afternoon at the Second Presbyterian church to celebrate securing a new piano. An excellent musical program features leading city musicians including Louis Lugerool and Mrs. W D Middleton. Tight refreshments will be served.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Hanor
Louis Lugeroohl
W. D. Middleton
King's Daughters Hold Regular Meeting at Calvary Baptist
The King's Daughters of Calvary Baptist Church met at Mrs. W. B. Wiley's home, 423 East Fifteenth Street, and transacted routine business. Light refreshments and a social hour followed. The next meeting is planned for the latter part of next month.
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King’s Daughters of Calvary Baptist Church
W. B. Wiley
East Fifteenth Street
Ladies of St Anthony's to Prepare for Supper
The Ladies of St Anthony's parish are asked to meet the parish vestry on Thursday evening to complete arrangements for a supper at Hibernian hall on Sunday night. The Beacon Lights of Calvary Baptist Church meet Friday at Mrs H C Rowlands home 1711 Brady Street.
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Ste Ladies OF
ST. Anthony’s
St Anthony's Parish
Vesitente
Thursikiy
Hibernian Hall
Sauday
The
Calvary Baptist Church
H. C. Rowlands
Brady Street
Governor withholds Rowett report from public view
Topeka December 1 Governor Bailey did not release the last Rowett report before retirement. Attny Gen Coleman Hoel and others have not seen it while Hoel is away and busy. The 154 page document covers state school fund operations in about fifty counties. If the legislature funds a full probe, a thorough state department review could follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Koo
Bailey
Rowett
Hoel
Coleman
Hoch
Isone
Rowell
Severe winter storm grips Southwest with heavy snow
Weather service reports a western Colorado storm causing heavy snow as far northeast as western Iowa while light snow reaches the Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Rain and sleet fall in Missouri Oklahoma and Ohio Valley with much colder conditions in the Northwest and a warmup in the central plains and Lake region.
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Je Cuny
Sleer Agc
Anl
Omala
Observer Shelter
Galleya
Lake
Itas
Troy
North Dakota
Sugar beet season boosts Nebraska factory output
In Grand Island and Norfolk the sugar beet campaign shows high yields and strong employment. The Norfolk plant ends operations while Grand Island reports record output and rising prices, with hundreds employed seasonally and contracts expanding across acres and districts.
Jury reduces damage verdict in Marcum conspiracy case
In Winchester Kentucky the jury reopened a 5000 dollar verdict against James Hur and Sheriff Callahan and ruled for defendants in the French and Alex Hargis matter. A separate suit by Mrs. Marcum alleges witnesses were urged to flee the state. Attorney Benton to handle remaining actions.
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Winchester
Abrelia Marcum
James Hargis
Alex. Hargis
Ed Callahan
Brearkitte County
Putton French
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
Jamis B. Marcum
James Hur- 23
Callahan
Murdered by Black Hands at Terrace Park Hotel
Buffalo reports Mario Dissanti, 24, found dead on the third floor with hands and feet bound. Cause appears strangulation. She allegedly had a Black Hand demand for 200 mer penalty of death and hinted at a $2,000 sum and imminent return to Italy. A man visited the room. evidence of drinking noted.
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Buffalo
Mario Dissanti
Terrace Park Hotel
Black Hand Society
Het
Italy
Mystic Tailers to Stage Carnival of Flowers Finalizing Plans
Davenport council No. 70 Mystic Tailers held its regular meeting and appointed a committee to arrange a carnival of flowers on April 26 at the Turner Grand. The event promises a dress party with flower decorated surroundings and a talent contest, described as superior to past entertainments.
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Davenport
Mystic Tailers
Hibernian Hall
T. Lindley
G. J.stromberg
D. N. Albaugh
DB. C. Warrhon
Abbie Warthon
Olive Albaugh
Turner Grand
Supreme Officers Visit Davenport for Lodge Presentation
Supreme President T. B. Hantey and officials of the Modern Brotherhood of America visit Davenport to present a prize of geld to Lafayette Lodge No. 1821 MB A. The event, in Rednts hall, is open to the public and marks the lodge’s contest for membership ending January 1.
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T. B. Hantey
Sujpreme
Be, L. Balz
J. C. Langan
M. T. DeWondy
Ife
Harery DaWoody
Brotherhhood
America
Lafayette Lodge
No. 1821
MB. A
Rednts Hall
Gold Watch Presented to Governor Bailey
Topeka Kansas January 11 Governor Bailey received a gold watch as a gift from his staff. The executive office presented it a few minutes before he departed. The adjutant general's office staff joined in the presentation. Dr. Harry O'Donnell of Welworth delivered the address.
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Topeka
Ker
Bailey
Adjutant General's Office
Harry O'Donnell
Welworth
Athlete Dies After Railcar Wreck Near Rising
Ralph Q. Roberts of Keokuk Illinois captain of the University of Illinois baseball team was killed when the Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati and St Louis Railway dining car jumped the track near Rising five miles west of there yesterday afternoon. Several students aboard were injured. Roberts was standing on the steps preparing to jump and was hurled under the wheels. He was mangled and died within minutes. His body was brought home and parents notified. He was returning to the university from his Keokuk home and was a popular athlete and Kappa Sigma fraternity member.
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Keokuk
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Redmen Dance and Card Party Invitation
Tecumseh Tribe No 32 invites friends to a dance and card party at Redmen hall on Friday January 12 1905. The linen broadside promises a royal good time with Lindello Mandolin Club providing music and free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmen Hall
Lindello + Mandolin club
Delinquent Taxes in O'Neill Prompt Push for Action
Ned O'Neill reports delinquent taxes in O'Neill total about 80,000 dollars on real estate with many properties worth less than the tax owed. The Nachtement Mut and other authorities discuss reform while the new Commercial Club plans to address the issue but details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Ned
O'Neill Sebgol
Jae Vie
Psi
O'Neil
Sprague Takes arsenic in Blair Nebraska
Blair Nebraska January 11 Yesterday morning around 9 oclock C B Sprague editor of the Blair Republican took arsenic and for a time his life was despaired of By 1 oclock tonight he was much improved and believed to be out of danger He had been in poor health for several months and confined to his home part of the time He left his house for the office yesterday and took the poison on the street after which prompt efforts were made to save his life
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Blair Republican
Blair
Neb
C. B. Sprague
Sprigue
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Verna Slater
Auber Lawford
Eugene Bank
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Ade Rehan
Mgr
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Wiff Bonelli
Tha Moder Appello
Bis
Welvilla B. Raymond
Arizona
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Foresters
Montly
Miss Ruth
Left For
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W.R
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G. A. RL Hal
Second Presbyterian Christian Endeavor
Club OF Eighty-Nine
King’s Daughters
Austin
Norfolk
Grand Island
Agriculural
Nebraska
Jtun
Fdom Wu
George Clark
Gothenberg
North Platte
Culture of
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Sheriff Callahan
Becaues
Union Savings Bank Capital
H. Bartemeyer
William Heuer
Brady Sts
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Mi. B. A
Redmen
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Linner
Hinrich’s Crockery CO
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