Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Tri City Star in Davenport, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 40 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1905

Page

8

Recital to Be Given by Louise Westervelt

Announcement no longer ripe yet a recital by Louise Westervelt at Library hall on Wednesday January 35 at 3 40 in the afternoon promises an opera oratorio and ballad program. Westervelt trained in German and French masters and in American conservatories. she will be accompanied by Miss Alice Dutton At. The full program will be announced soon.

Mise Louige St. John Westervelt Library Hall Daythport Roche Island Moline Miss West Apvelt Mise Westervalt Westerfelt Germain Ger. Yoon America

Amateur Theatrical Drama San Tego at Turner Grams

Prospects are bright for the romantic war drama San Tego to be staged at the Turner Grams Opera House in February under the direction of Fritz Singer of the German Theater Company. The event promises a highly polished, first-rate production by an amateur society with a Schäuber Mule quartet number by Milligan Carmody Norwood and McCarl.

Walter Milligan Edward Carmody George Norwood Ray McCarl

Card and Dancing Party at Redmen Hall Tecumseh Lodge

Tecumseh tribe No 22 hosted a formal card and dancing party at Redmen Hall last night. About 140 attendees enjoyed dancing as the main entertainment with card tables in the parlor for quieter games. Lodge officers spared no effort to ensure a pleasant evening for members and friends.

Redmed Ba

Retail Clerks Plan Third of Dance Series at Redmen Hall

The Retail Clerks Association will host the first dance of the new year at Redmen Hall on Tuesday evening with Ogden orchestra providing music. This is the third dance of the winter series, following two successful prior events.

Serks' Assoiation Redmen Asll Ogden Orchestra

Davenport Outing Club Plans Third Subscription Party

The Davenport Outing club announces its third subscription party of the season. It will be held Monday evening, January 20, with Ogden's Orchestra providing music. Open to all subscribers and other members alike.

Davenport Ogden

V I Z Club Meets for Impromptu Musical Program

The V I Z club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs Anon Duckr’s Jersey Ridge Road home for an impromptu musical and literary program that provided entertainment. A luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be hosted by Miss Anna Thulin on Fifteenth Street.

Anon Duckr Jersey Ridge Road Anna Thulin Fifteenth Street

New Literary Society Formed at School

A high school forms a new literary society with freshmen in attendance. Officers elected include President Lem Basa, Vice President K Flein, Treasurer Pierre Palmer, Secretary Jey Klebery. The society has not yet named its club.

Schooitye Lem Basa K. Flein Trenauret Pierre Palmer Secretars Jey Klebery

Tokio Cinch Meeting At Unter Den Linden

The Tokio Cinch club held a four table progressive clue game at Waterden Linden on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Henry Finch won first prize, Mrs B Winter second, Mrs Herman Lehwenke third, and Mrs Mangin fourth. A dinner followed the game.

Tokio Cinch Unter den Linden Tokio Cinch Club Water den Linden Wednexday Afernoon Henry Finch B. Winter Hlerman Lehwenke Mangin

Second Presbyterian Church Celebrates New Piano

The Second Presbyterian congregation celebrated the installation of a new piano with a night of performances. W H Wilson chaired and lauded Rev Mate R Sauvers for his zeal, thanking helpers who secured the instrument. A levee display showcased the winning bons and mottoes, followed by piano solos, violin pieces, and vocal selections. Refreshments were served by church ladies.

Second Presbyterian Church W. H. Wilson Wilson Mate R. Sauvers Auber W. D. Middleton W. D. Midleton Mart I. Sawyers

Outing Club Directors Hold Regular Meeting

Port Outwe club directors met at the eid néuse last evening with about twelve new members admitted. Membership surpasses 400 with a 600 member limit. a Whiting live event is planned once reached. Club nights are popular and well patronized. prospects remain bright.

Davenport Outwe Eid Néuse Informs

Ladies Auxiliaries Meet Bishop Brewer in Morrison House

Ladies' auxiliaries from city churches hosted Bishop L. R. Brewer at the Morrison House in Montana. A reception was held at Biston Aovit home in honor of the visiting bishop. Bishop Brewer spoke on General Missions, followed by brief remarks from Bishop Dorrison.

Biston L. R. Brewer Montana Morrison Howe Brewer General Missions Dorrison

Informal Card Club Meets in Rock Island

The Misses Berha and Nelie Karr of Rock Island hosted an informal card party at Tongalay to entertain guests from Davenport. Ollie Hickey won the consolation prize. the next gathering will be at the Hickey home in this city.

Berha Nelie Karr Rock Island Tongalay Ollie Hickey Weiling

Kindergarten Ladies Meet Next Monday In Davenport

The Davenport Klodertaken association will meet Monday afternoon at 2:90 at the home of Mrs. Adelbert Riepe, 180 West Fifteenth Street. They will continue studying Frouble's The Mother Play, a discussion that has attracted interest in recent meetings.

Davenport Klodertaken Association Adelbert Riepe West Fifteenth Street Frouble

Ladies Aid Society Box Party at St Pauls Church

The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls English Lutheran church will hold a box party in the church parlors on Wednesday evening of next week. They have prepared diligently and promise a royal good time for attendees seeking a socially engaging event.

Ladies' Aid Society St. Paul's English Lutheran Church

Sodality Reception at St Marys Church

At St Marys Church Sunday morning the commission Sunday of the Ladies Sodality will receive nineteen new candidates into the sodality after first mass. This increase of membership will be a token of zeal for the reign of the New Year.

St Marys Gborch Ladies' Sodality

Federation Meeting Indefinitely Postponed

Federation officers announce that the scheduled meeting for Tan. 19 is postponed due to clubs failing to provide enough members. Meanwhile the congregation at Sir Anthony's Church plans a supper at Hiberning Hall this evening from five to six.

W. D. Middleton Avi Mes. T.O. Swiney Mtuate Clrbs Inouice Sir Anthony's Church

PUPILS RECITAL AT POWER COLLEGE OF MUSIC

The Power College of Music hosted a pupils recital in the college recital room. A large audience attended as students performed piano pieces, vocal selections, violin numbers, and dances under teachers Miss Flossie Mowry, Miss Gaidie Wetkies, and others, with highlights including Schubert songs and country and Spanish dances.

Power College of Music Wailtz Eogelman Flossie Mowry Ay Nigsiuingale DeWhovens Angel and the Shep Erds Cee Seeeey Sevee Wallace Misa Henrivcia Kiner Masurks Demuth Mise Mabel Spallard Schubert Miss Phoenix Mise Gertrule Davis Liew Sartorio Mieses Rulbetta Margaret McCosh Aoe

Unity Hall Supper and Dance Draws Large Crowd

The oyster supper and dance at Unity Hall, hosted by the Indies of the First Taitarhin church, drew a large attendance and featured a trio of Messrs. Rlanwith Mittelbuseber Victor Stiholt and Miss Luin Mittelbusen ey performing concert pieces before the dancing began around eleven. The event was well served and well received by attendees.

Rlanwith Mittelbuseber Victor Stiholt Luin Mittelbuseney Pepe Nash

High School Classes Plan Sleigh Parties Tonight

The Davenport high school senior class expects a good time this evening with a sleigh ride arranged to Green Tree where Meg will supervise the party. The junior class also plans a sleighing outing ending at a member’s home with refreshments provided for the group.

Davenport Mgh Green Tree Megwil Sperel

Informal musicale entertains Mendip friends at home

Miss Farrigiey hosted an informal musicale at her Mendip residence with guests including Mrs Florence Guidner and Mr. Flandro. The program was well received, providing nine evenings of entertainment, followed by light refreshments.

Farrigiey Florence Guidner Flandro

Entre Nous Club Holds Regular Meeting

Mr and Mrs FW Ort hosted the Entre Nous club at their home in Wis. Mrs AW Carroll and Alt won games with Mrs AL Smith and Mr Henry Gerwe noted among players. A W Carrall and A W Murlen earned consolation prizes as a lunevhean was served.

FW Ort Lowa Sueet Ava Aw, Carroll Alt A J. Smith AL Smith Henry Gerwe JB. Miclar A.W. Carrall Ai W. Murlen

Whist Club Entertains in Honor of Mrs Mullen

A local informal whist club hosted a dinner at the Out ang club house on Wednesday to honor Mrs Mate of Atlantic, In. Twenty four covers were prepared for the dinner followed by a six handed card game. Mrs Lynids of Cloguer, Mann and Mr A B Miller shared honors for their hands.

Whist Club Mullen Outang Mate Atlantic Lynids Cloguer, Mann A.B. Miller

Baptist Beacon Lights Meet With Mrs Rowlands

The Beacon Lights of the Calvary Baptist church met with Mrs HO Rowlands at the parish on 1711 Brady Street to discuss Heroes of Missionary Work. Papers were read. The meeting proved very uninteresting. Trinity Lodge No 203 AF and AM met in regular session last night with several candidates initiated.

Calvary Baptist Trinity Lodge A. F A. M

Campfire Consent Echoes in Narrow Village Tale

A fragmentary dialogue piece centers on a tense moment in a camp setting where a girl accuses coercion while a man utters conflicted lines. The language hints at manipulation and fear, with a lingering sense of control and resistance.

Obituary notices for Hozppner and Bridget O'Brien

Obituary notices report the funeral for Hozppner at home and St. Toecghs church with fraternal tributes. Bridget O'Brien dies at 92 years, widow of James O'Brien, with services at St Anthony's church and burial pending. she lived in Davenport since 1855 after emigration from Ireland.

Nebrich, Joseph D. TM O'Cloek St Anthony's Church Hozppner Herma Holt St. Toecgh's Auto Niermann

Assistant justice for Southern District appoints new judge

Announcement in Des Moines papers states an assistant is appointed for Judge Tedge Smith McPherson of the United Sites court in the Southern district of Iowa. Increased workload and Judge Woolson's death hastened the need to relieve McPherson and assign another judge to handle the rising docket.

Des Maines Tedge Smith McPherson United Sites Court Distar Iowa McPherson John S. Woolson Jigs McPherson

Fine program to be given by Ernst Otto

An afternoon concert program lists performers Brent Ott, Jill Sandag, Raymond, Mareh-Irimebre, Chapin, Tinhan, Taunhuser, and others. Selections include Overlure Ray, War Dance, Toyland pieces and medleys. The Bays performed, with Strauss Chattaway and Wal tafe MedIey noted among contributors.

Ernst Otto Bee Ar Midgerl Brent Otte Parner Jill Sandag Maren Metdelssahy Ovelure Raymond Thomas Mareh Chapin Taunhuser

Calvary Baptist Choir Plans Sunday Service Selections

Calvary Baptist Church announces its Sunday service program featuring choir performances of The Lord Is King The Sabbath of the Soul and My Soul Is Athivet for God plus Wings of a Dove pieces. The church invites all congregants to attend.

Calvary Baptist Choir Marston

Convicted Father Faces Jury Over Child Case

Sidney Li and Jan Hifius Perry were charged in a shocking case defended by Perry who claimed the charges were lies. His 35 year old daughter Budle testified that Perry had been sexually intimate with her since she was about twelve, confessing on the stand without remorse. Perry, said to be over sixty and illiterate, offered no witnesses or reasons for the alleged charges.

Sidney Li Jan Ifius Perry Sadie Bome Greene Perry Budle

Crist May Succeed Temple As Osceola Representative

Osceola Iowa January 14 The Twice Week Times notes L B Crist currently mayor and a second term candidate to replace Hon M L Temple for the U S district attorney post in the southern district of Iowa, contingent on Temple securing the federal appointment.

Osceola Dipstate Politica L. BE. Crist M. L. Temple

Lake Bed Proclaimed State Property in Iowa Case

In Hancock county Judge Binith ruled in the state of Iowa versus Ole Thompson that West Twin lake lies within state ownership. Thompson, owner of land along three-fourths of the shore, was barred from draining or cultivating the lakebed without executive council permission and was ordered to pay costs.

Kanawha Binith Hiavack County Jhas State of Towa Ole Thompson Thompson Fally Lami Aso Sinde iIt Coura Js Amsterdam Township Twin Lake Township Hancock County West Twin Lake Gervant Eran Jake Executive Council of Iowa

Rock Island appoints commodity agents for freight plan

Rock Island unveils a freight strategy to create commodity agents overseeing lumber and coal, livestock, grain, brick and tile, with expert freight staff for each line. The first appointment is a lumber and coal agent, formerly of the Peorin office, with further hires expected soon in Tol Town.

Heck Island Tech Jiim Peorin Toltow

Miner killed in coal mine accident at White City

Jap 14 Charlea Blanquert employed by Crescway Coal in White City dies instantly when a coal fall traps him. Archie Cunningham, an army member, jailed for stealing coal after resisting officers. Twelve others arrested on railroad officials’ complaint. losses run to hundreds of tons this winter. Jock organization warns state Holiness about its court order to secure Oskaloosa location of national university headquarters. About $58,000 to be spent this summer in Oskaloosa.

Charlea Assurinc Oskaloaee National University Dunmer Oskaloosa

Fay Brothers Sue Clinton County Over Legal Fees

Fay brothers, one a newspaper publisher and the other a jeweler in Clinton, sue Clinton County to recover 1759 for attorney fees spent during their pursuit of a criminal gang led by George Buker. They claim 2009 was spent, with 750 reportedly used for additional counsel, while the county attorney resists. County Attorney E. L. Biller handling the defense as the case proceeds amid prior successful prosecutions and time spent by I. B. Fay on related Dennican-Shercliff matters.

Cinton Gan Fay Board of Supervisors Reim County Atstorney E. L. Biller Fay Brothers I. EB

Portraits of the Grinnells to be placed in state museum

Des Moines plans to display portraits of Hon. and Mrs. J. B. Grinnell at the state historical department. The portraits would honor Grinnell's ties to the city’s early history and settlement, attracting visitors if owners grant access to the desk once used by John Brown to draft his proclamation to the enslaved.

J.B. Grinael John Brown

Caught With Goods On Him In Iowa Capture

Officers seize a man named Yao in Iowa City after finding a quart of glycerin drills skeleton keys and dynamite along with other burglary tools. Police narrow the case to a possible link with recent safe cracking incidents and implicate an associate named Smith.

Ouumwa Yao Jan Joan South Colorado Smith

Speaks Many Languages of a World Famous Linguist

Alfredo Trombetti of Bolonzevjnys holds an international reputation as the world’s greatest linguist. He claims to speak 400 languages and is still learning. At 14 he has mastered various world languages and plans to come to America to study the languages of the Indians of the Rockies.

Alfredo Trombetti Bolozn America Rockies

Wedded for Seventy Years in Mason City Indiana

In Mason City Indiana on January 14 Mr and Mrs Silas W Bond celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary. The husband is 104 and the wife 91. They report good health and say they have been married longer than any other couple in the United States.

Mason City Silas W. Bond United States

Proposed 1784 names for states committee suggestions

A writer researching forgotten records from 41 centuries ago notes that in 1784 a committee was formed to suggest names. Readable fragments list candidates such as Sylyuagia Michigania Cher sonesus AnSeniapia Metropotamia Polypotamia and Pelopelisipta.

The Most Costly Gem in the World

The article claims the world's costliest gem is a crystalline carbon stone larger than the famous Victoria Regina diamond, valued around $1,500,000, with its price determined by how it can be used and worn, highlighting its rarity and appeal.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Davenport 2 Wiss Louise Westervelt Redmen Hall V. I. Z. Club NEW Literary Society Second Presbyterian Henrietta Sinner Salo Rosalie Saan DeKoven Marty Eee Mets Solo Lover’s Law Dolly Warden Julian Edward T. A Sheamint Sodality ST. Mary's Church Power Music Unity Hall Entre Nous Club Baptist Sye John A, Feeney Go Thine Roth Island Streets West Third Street Devenport Town Ybrien Bridget Bulgee O'Brien James O'Brien Groak Perry Street Ireland James O'Bren Boston Mass O'Brien Gunnell Firth Homer William J. O'Brien Welock St Anthons's Elurell D. J. Mianery Judge Smith McPherson Migs Grenyootbie Vee Borburtena Strauss Chattaway Wal Tafe MedIey Bige Bel Calvary Baptist Church Souls Party Crist Temple Triaet Kanawha Oly Thompson Road Miner Tam Becaus Feamsters Farmers’ Cal Co Brigeland, Mer FAY Bros Sue Clinton Grinnells College Be Gaven Flave of Honor TSO Inkerdt Eco Chamnez Melvie B Resmiond Arizona Augustus Thomas San New York Chicago London Witerhyesvente Marcel E. Michel Far East Joly Grittarden Webb Glom Amd Dramade Salenglar Walter Ftrizay Tur Uary Saturlep Novag Bre Doptias Prisean Cob Dehersya Joven Susbay Luh Equitable Life Assurance Society OF the Broadway WL. Heysinger
Search Courier

Search the Tri City Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Tri City Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication