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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1904

Page

8

Tri-City Congregational Club Forms New Year

The Tri-City Congregational club met at Edwards Congregational church and established a permanent organization serving Rock River and Davenport. Membership requires church affiliation or connection, an initiation fee of one dollar, and annual dues of three dollars with four banquets yearly. Officers for the year include Dr. C. A. Moore as President, A. J. Pairbanks as First VP, Rev. Dr. Crown as Second VP, Rev. W. B. Milliard as Secretary, James W. Atkinson as Treasurer, and W. P. Brown as Auditor. The club seeks more members and plans high order speakers.

Tri-City C. A. Moore Davenpore A. J. Pairbanks University of Jews W. BB. Milliard Benesco James W. Atkinson Mojane W. P. Brown Davenport

Society’s whirl Nord Weise piano recital honored

Society notes praise a Nord Weise piano performance and a successful affair. Young ladies in Stvichgon town honor Miss Florence McManus as she nears marriage to Gusty Ficky next Thursday. The event featured elegant decor and an elaborate luncheon. The A. chy plans a meeting tomorrow at 416 West Sixteenth Street with Miss Adella Baliuff. cards will be the order of the evening.

Stvichgon Florence McManus Re. Gustty Ficky Thussday Adella Baliuff West Sixtenntt Street

Two Weddings at St Mary's Church Today

Two weddings were held at St Mary's Church this morning conducted by Father Ryan. The couples were Mr Feud 8 Vedder and Miss Susan Tuy, with attendants Mr Edward Tuey and Miss Mary Tuey. After the ceremony the newlyweds left for their wedding trip aboard a carriage. A second couple, Mr Gustav Sohneen and Miss Josie Sennett, were married by Father Knebal with only relatives present.

St Mary's Church Father Ryan Feud Vedder Susan T., Tuy Edward Mary Tuey Gustav Sohneen Iss Josie Sennett Father Knebal Elizabeth Solliw John Dateny Lappy St Lowis Inday

Military engagement party for Miss Ella Miller

Miss Olga Clausen entertained guests at 624 West Sixth Davenport for a military eughre party honoring Miss Ella Miller. Thirty six guests attended with prizes awarded to several, the house decorated in pink and white, and refreshments served after games. The event preceded Miss Miller's wedding tomorrow at her father Frank Miller's home.

Olga Clausen Ella Miller West Sixth Street Davenport Henry von Maur Warneholt Alfred Miller Rudolph Clinson Charles Miller

Thirty Dollars Realized At Visiting Nurses Tea

About $30 was realized yesterday afternoon by the Visiting Nurse’s Association at the home of Mrs. W. Ho Kinghall, 202 Mississippi Avenue, Davengaryt. Miss Crane, the visiting nurse, described a day’s calls, work done, and the comfort brought to homes, with Lulie Streholt-Hanssen singing several vocal selections.

W. Ho Kinghall Mississppi Avenue Davengaryt Misa Crane Irs Lulie Streholt-Hanssen

Elaborate costumes from old English prints on display

Scenic equipment completed for the production with artistic accuracy. Reserved seating available at Fluke's. Prices include 25 cents and 50 cents with limited tickets.

Fluke's

Under Southern Skies production praised by critics

Sunday, October 5 review notes a massive production of Lottie Blair Parker's Under Southern Skies. The play is hailed as original and diverting, promising lasting impact on Southern life in a grand stage presentation. Prices listed as 250, 40c, with tariff details implied.

Lottie Blair Parker

The Runaways at the Famous Casing Theater Transfix Crowd

A vivid account of Raven Moribe starring in a grand production at the Casing theater. Over five players featuring a notable young actress, with ticket prices listed from 1.50 to 9.50. Show runs Monday night at Phukes.

Raven Moribe Sentanta Mon Phukes

Miss Etta Gamble to Be Married October 19

Miss Etta Gamble of Moline to wed Arthur Den of Rock Island on Wednesday evening October 19 at the bride’s parents home. Rev W S Marquis to perform the ceremony in Reel Island. Attendants include Harry Joiner and Will Terry, Ruth Gamble as maid of honor, Alyss Ruby Sleight as bridesmaid. She Breen is cashier of Rock Island Lumber Company.

Et TL Gamble Moline O Mi Arthur den Rock Island W. 5 Marquis Reel Island Harry Joiner Davenport Will Terry Conesburg Ruth Garoble Wall Alyss Ruby Sleight She Breen Rockieland Lumber Company

Officers of the Music Students' Club Elected

The Music Students' Club held its annual meeting and election yesterday at Mrs. James Preston’s Davenport home. All officers were re elected, with President Mrs Fred P Bemis and Vice President Mrs T O Swiney among the returning leadership.

Music Students’ Club James Preston Sia Ferry Davenport Ciny Fred P. Bemis T O Swiney Louis LeClure Latgarland 8. B. Lafferty Gertrude Brannigan

Annual Picnic of the Women’s Relief Corps in Moline

The Women’s Relief Corps annual picnic was held Saturday afternoon at John Owen’s home. About 100 attendees enjoyed a fine repast served by ladies followed by drum corps music. Florence Honnah and John Dewrese read original poems before the guests departed at ten.

Women's Relief Corps of Moline John Owen Graham Post GALR Florence Honnah John Dewrese

Wedding in Moline Yesterday Afternoon

Mr. Frank W. Nelson and Mies Cova AL Asweee were united in marriage yesterday at the Grace Lutheran Pilysonage in Moline. The attendants were Miss Nelle Asweer, sister of the bride, and Dir. Frank Lundholm. After a wedding supper they departed for St. Louis and will settle in St. Paul for their future home.

Frank W. Nelson Mies Cova AL Asweee Grace Lutherin Pilysonage Moline Hoffatein Misg Nelle Asweer Frank Lundholm St. Lovla St. Paul

Anniversary celebration hosted by Mr and Mrs August Yhmike

Mr and Mrs August Yhmike entertained about forty friends and relatives at their home on Twentyeth Street Rock Island to mark their thirteenth wedding anniversary. A sump Ons Slipper was served at midnight.

August Yhmike Rock Taland Midnhgae

Mrs Colt Honored At Sans Liey Tea In Maline

Mrs C W Skinner of Maline hosted a Saturday tea complimenting Mrs A J Colt of Denver. Members of the Sans Liey club attended as Colt’s former associates, with timey work and refreshments provided by the hostess.

C. W. Skinner Maline A. J. Colt Denver Vs. Colt Bellelong

Mrs F H First Hostess at Card Party in Rock Island

Mrs F H First of Rock Island entertained a company of friends last evening at her home. It was the second in a series of similar gatherings with light refreshments served by the hostess.

F. H Dee Rock Island

First Ball and Oyster Supper at Turnversin

The C. & Turnversin of Moline held its first ball and oyster supper Saturday night at Turner hall. About eighty attendees enjoyed the evening's program with Freed's orchestra. At midnight an overeater was shared by all to mark the festive occasion.

C. &. Turnversin Moline Turner Ball Epjoy Parntike Freed

First Dance of Golden Eagle Club Saturday

The Golden Eagle Social Club holds its first dance Saturday at Hibertzen Hall, Davonport. The semi monthly winter events are popular. arrangements are led by Carport Shunk, D B Spacr, H Haase, Br Torraine, A McChonele, and A J Rhode.

Golden Eagle Hibertzen Hall Davonport Carport 'Shunk D.B. Spacr H. Haase BR. Torraine A. McChonele A. J. Rhode

Entertaining At Lunch For Miss M Manus

Mrs. Robert Ficke of Grand Avenue Davenport hosted a luncheon appreciating Miss M Manus. The event drew a number of local guests and featured informal socializing in a residence setting.

M’manus Robert Ficke Grand Avenue Davenport

Big Boston Ribbon Sale Opens With Deep Discounts

The Big Boston Store announces a ribbon sale featuring thousands of yards of 3 inch wide satin and silk ribbons at low prices. Lot details include 20c for 1/2 yard, various widths and colors, novelty stripes and plaids, with sale prices as low as 14 to 23 cents. View the stock and buy soon.

Boston Cuba Justin Saffeias Ile Rhe Sabov Axtoy Coltars Sons of Cher

Haymakers Plan Grand Masquerade Ball

The Haymakers held a Friday meeting after Tecumseh tribe adjourned and voted to stage a masquerade ball on Oct 29. Committee members appointed for arrangements include Jobku Sehlezer Gr H C McClurg John Exeldorfer Ambrose Clayton and Robert Strale. The ball with Northwest Devonport Turner 5 New aunt wall ordered for the drive team expected in a couple weeks. Red Man group reports three members adopted and two new applications received.

Redden Jobku Sehlezer Gr. H.C. McClurg John Exeldorfer Ambrose Clayton Robert Strale Stven Devonport Turner Walle Ium Aire Red Man

300 Robbers Held to Grand Jury in Larceny Case

Bernard Archer Edward Evans John Nevo Wall Evans Willard MiNex and Miles Odell were held to the grand jury by Magistrate Q A Johnson on larceny under 1008 bonds. The Hoek Island youths are linked to the recent disappearance of several wheels around Nock Island.

Bernard Archer Edward Evans John Nevo Wall Evans Willard MiNex Miles Odell Hoek Island Nock Island

Arnica Sale Promises Cures for Burns Sores and Ulcers

Frank Nadler, druggist, promotes Buchien’s Arnica Sale claiming the remedy sweeps away burns, sores, bruises, outs, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. The product is offered at 26 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.

Buchien Frank Nadler

Elusive witness Corners to Testify in Peoria Case

John Whales, who accused Sadie Fleming and W. J. Walden of fleecing him, was cornered in the policy court and compelled to testify. Andre Fox held Fleming and Walden to the November grand jury under $300 bonds each.

Proria John Whales Sadie Fleming W. J. Walden Andre Fox Sadie Ploming

Array of Legal Talent in One Case in Davenport

A. P. Haggard sues Glucose Sugar Refining Company for 75000 in Scott County District Court. Jury includes Fred Blythe Theo Brus Robert Fletcher Christian Kyhch Henri Kroeger Hugo Lambach Charles Mirfield John Naven Peter Plambeck A. Seaman G. W. Tyner George Wyves. Attorneys Blydd Bush and M. J. Wade for plaintiff. Murphy Sasembi Cook Dodge and others for defendant. Injury from a fall through a defective floor on Nov 14, 1908 left him unable to walk. Case to be vigorously contested.

A. P. Haggard Glucose Sugar Refining Company Scott County Juy Fred Blythe Theo. B. Brus Robert Fletcher Christian Kych Henri Kroeger Hugo Lambach Charles Mirfield John J. Naven Peter Plambeck A.C. Seaman G. W. Tyner George A. Wyves Plaintif Blyd& Bush Davenport M. J Davenpart

Many Die Or Are Hurt In Diverse Accidents

A day of disasters includes a mine buried alive incident near Cartersville Georgia with six men entombed and two business figures among the dead. Separate blasts at a Dipont De Neuours Powder plant near Perkville kill two. A Norwegian bark sinks after striking a sunken rock off Rigaud Harbor with fourteen aboard drowned. A Welsh train derailment near Carmarthen kills four and injures about fifty. An Indiana mine blast instantly kills David Key and injures Bawin Bod king. Roy Scott, 22, fatally struck by a train in Shelbyville after recent estate papers.

Beranton Corning Dipont- de Neuours Powder Company Perkville Richard Hashey Jesenp Walder Alle,worth Olyphant Shelbyville Ind Roy Scott Steudenville

Gotham Celebrates at Fair Day in New York Building

A large crowd gathered in St. Lana as Yorkers joined New York City day at the world exposition. Formal exercises featured President Francis addressing the exposition, Mayor Wells of St. Louis, and President Parnes of the New York City board of raidemmen. A reception followed.

St. Lana New York City New York Francis Wells St. Louis Parnes

British golf champion wins Riverton cup in New Jersey

Miss Charlotte Dodd the dominant British woman golfer arrived in Philadelphia on Sunday and won a Riverton Country Club cup at Riverton New Jersey pitting her against local players and continuing her successful tour in the United States.

Philadelphia Charlotte Dodd Duminion Great Britain Riverton N. J Riverton Country Club

Political campaign notes from multiple U S towns

Chicago reports Willys Jennings Bryan to campaign in Indiana and Illinois with a special train, Oct 12 to 21. Connecticut towns vote Republican in most races, while Cannon and Bede begin campaign stops. St Louis records a police ring confession linked to vote buying. Chicago hosts stockyards rally and multiple speakers including Rankin, Taft, Fairbanks, and Low. Maryland?

Chicago de Faltely Democratic Willys Jennings Brean Indiana Ilinois Windsor Brean Get A. DC Rankie Pittsboro Stockyards Cannon J. Adam Bede Oak Park United States SV. Ownby Texas Senator Fairbanks Marquette Club Seth Low Joan W., Yerkes Kentucky Frank Nelson Lindsborg Kas Bradley T. J. McGleary Minnesota National Committee Taft Bar Association Justice Kermady England Quincy Clapp Waller Staith Republican Ogvonal National Coumliteemer P. L. Flanigan Deno New Assire Golovel Nevin B. srCann Stewart

Sleep as excuse in railroad case shocks Norristown

Miss Pauline Wolfiang a soloist at Tail's recital pleads sleep as a railroad excuse in a Philadelphia trial. John F. a lla chuté an engineer faced criminal negligence charges for a collision last April that killed two and injured a dozen. Judge Swarts ruled the woman had a right to work if unfit to continue duty, stressing safety over employment. The fireman testified the freight train waited on a siding while four trains passed. after twenty two hours on duty the crew slept, and the fourth train was mistaken for passed and left the siding.

Philadelphia Triad Norristown John F. A Llachuté Gillroyd Swarts

Army and Navy Supplies Sale at 424 West Second

Johnny get your gun sale at 424 West Second Street offers hot war gear including rifles revolvers hats swords belts and more at about half price. Government items clothing and bric a brac are available at bargain prices with only a few days left to shop.

Tommy Ney Army Navy West Second Street Seling

Shakeup in Princeton Eleven Spurs roster moves

Princeton Oct 4 The Tigers coach mates reshaped the lineup yesterday with Conley moved from tackle to center and Dutcher shifted to tackle. Tooker promoted from the scrub backfield to end of the second eleven, following the Yale game last fall against Harvard.

Princeton Tigers Cxonley Hoga Yale Dutcher Tooker

Consecrated to Work in Philippines Mission Pair Named

Dayton Ohio October 4 As Riverdate church M W Mumma and his wife were consecrated for work in the Philippines They will teach in schools and conduct Bible classes Cont Telephone 136 Cat W H Classsen

Dayton, C Riverdate i B. Church M. W. Mumma Philippines

THREE VILLAGES NEARLY WIPED OUT BY RAGING WATERS

In New Mexico and Texas flood reports tally heavy destruction. Twelve dead at Watrous, New Mexico, where long sections of Mora and Sapello creeks caused major damage. Valencia and Los Lentes wiped out. Wa ntous survivors include J E Stevens family. Rio Grande shifts bed near Brownsville, Arroyo Colorado becomes raging five miles wide. Albuquerque reports Valencia and Los Lentes washed away with hundreds displaced while no deaths recorded.

Las Vegas N. MI Watrous Los Sentes Valencia Wantrous J. E. Steves Felix Will O. F Porter J. E. Stevens Mora Sapello San Antonio Tex Brownsville Albuquerque Rio Grande Valley Loa Lentes New

Admiral Capps Urges Tough Stand on Damaging Ships

Washington reports Admiral Capps and Acting Secretary Darling urge special legislation to punish attempts to damage ships under construction. Baxter’s New York report details holes drilled from within the Connecticut and says crew are not identified, recommending bright daily damage control and vigilant watch by skilled workers.

Washington, D. C Admiral Capps Navy Department Navy Darling Connecticut New York Navy Yard William J. Baxter New York Baxter Ind Guart

Health of Army Improves in Surgeon General Report

Washington October 4 Surgeon General R M O Raily reports improved general health of the army. The annual report notes a 1452 per thousand discharge rate versus 1716 51 prior year, with 1074 invalided from 19029 Philippines force and 271 deaths in service. Philippine troops show highest disease admission and death rates while leprosy cure is deemed possible.

Washington, D. C R. ML O Philippines

Classified Want Ad Rates Announced

The column urges readers to place want ads via the want column medium at a cost of one cent per issue. It promotes quick, inexpensive notices for items services or vacancies, highlighting the low rate and accessibility for the general public.

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