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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
8
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In society notes from Davenport Rock Island and Moline a Palm Sunday event featured Mars Wiese entertaining the Blade club at her home on Seventh and Brown. The program included two Blades Op 45 Haller James Vincent vocal Miss Thode Villa reverse Vieuxtemps Miss Williams Japanese Etude Patdlat Mrs Bowman Vout Soto Manette Allreza Moszkowski Miss Warren Once Solo Piere Mt John Brockmann Du Bist Wie Eine Blume Sire airs Hetzel Miss Weber and finished with refreshments served by the hostess.
A social highlight of the week was a prenuptial party at the Ballard home on Sixteenth and Main streets honoring Miss Helen Stebbins, the upcoming bride. About twenty-two young ladies attended the afternoon gathering, enjoyed a six handed euchre game, a three course luncheon, and festive heart decor. Miss Stebbins tossed violets as a bouquet and Miss May Griffith caught it, signaling her as the next to wed.
A Davenport couple celebrated a marriage in Clinton at Mrs Hunt's home. Miss Thekin Harris, daughter of Mr and Mrs Aust Harris of 1552 West Third Street, wed Mr C A Orumipiton. The couple will reside in Davenport after the ceremony.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met yesterday afternoon at Miss Agnes Stacy's home, 311 East Fifteenth Street. A good turnout attended a lively session with several temperance articles read and discussed.
In late January a shipment of three dairy cows from California lands in a southern Chinese province under Rev. William N. Brewster, a Methodist missionary at Bhighua. The article notes six decades of milk farming, the rise of local dairy use, and plans to expand with Eurasian cows to supply milk locally at affordable prices.
Police arrested William Marriett of 1617 Clark Street Chicago and say he confessed to taking part in a Monday night saloon hold up in St Louis that left George Amith alias Burns wounded and later dead.
Helen Martin entertained Ithle friends on her seventh birthday with games and luncheon at her home on 22 Eddy Street. Guests included Della Benehmann, Ace Benehmann, Dorothy Bursa, Taue Kuehl, Leste Kuehl, Luelit Holt, Cota Bruchmann, Dorothy Bruchmann, Johnny Brachlmann, Louis Martin, Miss Sylvia Kuehl, Miss Lizzie Martin and Rabbi W H Pineshriver among others. The event followed by a Muscatine ceremony led by Rabbi Pineshriver. The Beneen Lichis of Calvary Baptist Church plan an evening meeting with Mrs H O Rowlands at the church parsonage.
Cleveland. United States Commissioner Marlatt reduced the bail bond of J R Zimmerman, chairman of the directors of the defunct Wooster G National Bank, from 15000 to 30000. A bond for 30000 will be furnished, and Zimmerman released. Olleher, who supplied 15000 bail, said depositors would recover their money and Zimmerman would return to Wooster soon. The pair were en route to China when arrested in Vancouver by federal officers.
During a Likine disaster inquiry in San Francisco January 18 a striking crew on the vessel refused to lighten the deck load despite danger. Captain John Carlson used diplomacy to win their cooperation and save the ship though the sailors demanded overtime pay. All crew members were non American firemen and air drifters.
Hans Albert the renowned violinist was taken to an asylum near Lincoln following a violent incident in Wayne during a state tour. Friends recall his high skill, while doctors expect months of care at Lincoln to restore him.
A surprise party was held at the Mohr family home at 1420 West Tighthetreet to celebrate Frank Mohr’s seventeenth birthday. Guests included Misses Katie Ruefel Mamie Gasser Elsie Haman and several others. gifts included a gold ring. The event featured games dancing and music with friends and relatives attending.
An informal gathering of the Music Lovers' Club met at Mrs. W. B. Middleton's Rinney Street home this week. Speakers discussed well known Irish composers and musicians, with Irish songs a highlight and praised as beautiful and culturally rich.
The Nabies' Prendly society held a regular meeting at Mrs W D Middleton's home on Thirteenth and Ripley streets. Members organized work for the wintry season, made children clothes, and planned to distribute them to the needy. A dinner for twelve guests was hosted by Mr and Mrs Drake at the outing club Wednesday evening.
Milton Kentucky January 15 JF Atwood Bow IaH a prominent Trimble county farmer took his own life in an unusual act. McDewnuth rode from Hunter's Bottom about two miles from town when Bowman dismounted on shale and fell into water drowning himself. The horse returned to the Bowman residence.
J R Whitson of Alexandaria Indiana says his four ten year old son Herman has been missing for six months. He alleges his son was beaten by Bartholomew Austin, a brother in law of Wilson, in an offered extortion of 500 dollars for the boy’s return. Wilson says he will prosecute Austin who lives near Newcastle Indiana.
The seventeenth annual meeting of the Towa Engineering Society opens in Towa City Te with an extensive program. About one hundred engineers attend as speakers are planned before the convention closes. the society traces its roots to 188% and Charles Ines, tied to Rock Island and Mircusgh Town.
A Mannsville dry goods and grocery store were entered Tuesday night. Burglars failed to secure money and escaped with a small amount of merchandise after overpowering a night watchman. Police investigation ongoing.
Yonell introduces a bill relating to dykes and drainage prepared by the dyke committee of Kansas City Kansas. Provisions have been published in the Star. Oysters Unity Hall hosts a meeting tonight in Wyandotte.
A bill prepared by Withany Randolph Hearst, known as the Heirs bill, is under consideration nationwide. It is favored by prominent reformers and may be brought before local business men, promising passage in this congress. The Anti-Trust League backs measures to curb trusts and political manipulation, with a Tri-Cities branch likely. The bill would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix unreasonable or discriminatory rates, with appeals limited to federal courts and potential constitutional questions reviewed by high courts.
The three lodges Davenport No. 37 Fraternal No. 221 and Trinity No. 208 begin a comprehensive renovation of the Masonic temple room. William G. Andrews handles the contract C Peterson leads the fresco work with a light blue color scheme panelled dome ornate borders and new Wilton carpet leather seating and a grand piano planned for the alcove.
Topeka January 13 Dr W Bobver president of the State Bee Keepers association declares Kansas is becoming a honey state. He cites over 100000 bee colonies driven by alfalfa production and notes local surplus honey valued at 700 dollars in his county while warning against adulterated honey and mislabeled products.
Topeka January 12 Republicans in the senate aim to run the wagon now and avoid the Democratic minority. Only three Democrats present. Senate adopts rules to require five Shands to demand a roll call. Democrats seek to block Republicans with a gag rule but Republicans deny. Entire forenoon devoted to rules adoption before noon adjournment.
The case Mueller Lumber vs A. Stacy and Son, with Charles Johnson and HF Petersen connected, centers on subcontractor responsibilities under the original contract. Judge Bolmager rules that all subs must adhere to the main contract terms, making A F Petersen liable for builders liens and directing any excess to Charles Johnson. Representation included Chamberlin Petersen for H F Petersen and Louis Block for Johnson.
The Eagles defeated the Leaders in three straight games at Davenport Bowling alleys last night. Several players posted solid individual scores, though the Leaders struggled to sustain momentum throughout the series.
In Topeka and Kansas politics a former house leader, once allied with the dominant Republican machine, faces pressure from the new movement as he seeks a Senate seat. Missouri Pacific concerns rise as Colonel Cochran and others fear his actions could affect party unity and corporate ties. Waggoner meets the pressure, claiming no hidden agenda and pledging to align with the current program.
Atchison Kansas January a man identified as Goofee Miller was found guilty in the district court of stealing a team last August from Williamuemmine, an Atchison liveryman. He faces sentencing next Saturday. He admitted the name he gave was fictitious and said relatives in Kansas City could help him, but he did not want to disgrace them. He testified he worked for two brothers, a Kansas City real estate dealer, earlier in August, and that his brother gave him $500. He said he went to a saloon with friends and drank beer. He claimed if guilty, it was due to morphine use prescribed by a physician. He is 62, born in Germany.
Washington January 13 The Chilerco indian school band of Oklahoma will take part in the general parade on March 4 Delegate Ma Guire of Oklahoma is arranging for transportation of the band. Colonel Lem H Wiley, who directed the band at the world’s fair, will lead the group before the White House for a demonstration of what can be accomplished through their music.
Kansas Improved Stock Breeders elected J M Potter of Parberty as president and L Sponaier Hutchinson as vice president. H A Health Topeka secretary treasurer. directors include J F Stodder Burden M S Bubeck Nortonville and others. Resolutions urged meat trust opposition, college support, herd stock consolidation, cattle disease control, and rail freight reforms. State agriculture meeting followed with Governor Hoch and Mayor Burgondthal speakers.
The Ministers’ Alliance of Poplar Bluff Missouri met and passed resolutions applauding David W Hill chosen speaker of the Missouri House. They pledged cordial support and prayers for his public duties and asked that copies be sent to five local papers.
Will Rebuild the brewery firm Foony and Kemmerie after a loss of sixty thousand dollars from the recent fire. Building to be fire proof and cost between sixty thousand and eighty five thousand. Richard Griesser of Chicago to design the new structure. Eighteen thousand dollars worth of beer found uninjured in cooling cellars after debris cleared. The firm continues in business, sourcing supplies from a Minneapolis house.
Jefferson City Missouri January 13 Republican senators held a caucus at adjournment to organize for future action. A steering committee of McInda Jasper Clarke Kansas City and Gardner St Louis County was named. No party measures were discussed. The senate committee will coordinate with the house committee.
Topeka January 12 Stone of Shatnee introduced the Stonecker primary election bill. It provides that parties shall hold their primaries on the 61st Tuesday of June and that primaries be supervised by public authorities. Repeating shall be an offense punishable by written sentence and the test shall be how a voter voted at the last preceding election, not how he plans to vote next.
W. B. Arnold, a florist, sold to MaeR. Pierson of Tureytown three variegated carnations for $20,000. The cultivar, developed from a Lawson carnation lineage, is described as a winter bloom with carmine edges and pink center.
The Texas Senate and House completed their organizational sessions and notified the governor that the Twenty-ninth Legislature is ready for business. The House elected chaplain Dr. George G. Rankin, who lost 67 to 62 to Dr. L. L. Tucker, sparking a wild reaction as anti prohibition leaders held majority. The Senate set its standing committees as the House debates tax policy and possible extra sessions after sixty days.
Topeka Kansas January 13 Judge Clark of Rice county seeks to relieve the legislature by allowing county boards of Dallas counties or a local court to vacate additions change names and perform other ordinary actions now needing legislative approval.
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