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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1904

Page

8

Mrs Theophilus Hosts Miss Cady Recital At Davenport Club

Mrs Theophilus entertained about seventy five guests at the outing club in Davenport for Miss Minee Alma Cady visiting with Mrs Theophilus. Cady, a noted storyteller, gave a recital with selections praised as artistic. Guests included spouses and Davenport Fort Madison and Moline visitors, with two gentlemen from Washington, Iowa, at the federal court session. The event featured decorative sprays, dainty refreshments, and an unusual program highlighting Burns and other pieces, described as a delightful season highlight with plans for future lecture course work.

EB. J. Zeuch Teele Freyman Welter Blair L. G. Robberts George Bawden Bannister Moline Theophilus Husbinds Louisa St. John Westerwell Thomas Davenport George Stewart Fort Maddison Wailso Washington Federal Court Miss Cady Hey Hira Chicago New York Bat Thorns Normal Training School Detroit Mich Burns Harriet P. Spottsford Armgissees Gorge Ellot Pisy Kipdine Gibert Parker

Society Notes Open Door Opportunity to China

In Society's Whirl ing at Gawesburg Illinois October 15 27 the group follows business with a program on Open Door Opportunity to China. Oyden's orchestra will furnish music. Those in charge include Messrs. W L Shaw F A Swanson i9 Bilind J E White and E L Taylor.

GaWesburg, IH China Oyden Messrs W. L. Shaw F. A. Swanson Bilind J. E."wite Ell Aylos

Miller Kieghler Nuptials Featured at Davenport Home

A home wedding for Miss Ella Miller and William Kigghler last night at 1627 Brady Street Davenport united the couple before about sixty relatives and friends. Rev A M Judy of the Unitarian church officiated, with Grabbes orchestra providing Lohengrin music as the bridal party entered. The bride wore white with attendants including Mrs W H Weiss and bridesmaids Olga, Elizabeth Wueser, Elsie Loulo, Ana Lischer. George Miller of Omaha, the groom’s brother, served as best man. The couple left for a wedding trip and will visit friends in Cincinnati before returning. Small electric lights enhanced the decor and reception followed the ceremony with dancing to conclude the evening.

Wiich Ella Miller William Kigghler Brady Street Davenport Miller A. M. Judy Unitarian Church Lohengrin Grabbes W. H. Weiss Istian Olgaen Elizabeth Wueser Elsie Louo Ana Lischer George Miller Omaha Judy Lectric Klechler Eams Cadhynati

Oratorio Chorus Organized at Powers College of Music

Last night at 7 30 o clock the Powers College of Music formed an Oratorio chorus. Attendance was modest but showed talent and officers hope for a large permanent group. A May festival is planned with foreign soloists, free of charge, at the Opera building in Davenport. Meetings are Wednesdays at 7 30 in the recal hall at Brady and Sixth streets.

Power College of Music Davenport Brady and Sixth Streets

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Edwards Church

The Edwards Congregational Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met yesterday with Mrs. CG A Moore and transacted business. Officers changed: President Mrs Grimes, First Vice President Mrs C A Moore, Second Vice President Mrs Pierce, Secretary Mrs M T Brown, Treasurer Mrs F B Lafferty. Minn Coblins named delegate to Town branch. Pierce and Moore chosen delegates to Grinnell meeting on October 1.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society The Edwards Congregational Church CG. A. Moore W. Pierce Grimes iMrs. Grimes Irs Ad Moore Perce M. T. Brown Mirs F. B. Lafferty Minn Coblins W. BM. 1 Grinnell

Anderson-Swanson Nuptials Solemnized in Moline

A home wedding at 1619 Thirteenth Street Moline united Melvina Anderson and J Alfred Schiean in a ceremony attended by close relatives. Rev C E Borlstein officiated with Miss Arice Anderson and Peter Swanson as attendants. After a dinner the couple departed for St Louis. he works at Velie Carriage Co and she at Barrard & Leaf Mfg. They will reside at 443 Fourth Avenue after Oct 20.

A. G. Anderson Thire Teeulth Street Moline Melvina J. Alfred Schiean C. E. Borlstein Grace Lutheran Church Arice Anderson Peter Swansor St. Louis Barrard & Leaf Manufacturing Company Velie Carvage Company Steanson Fourth Avenue

W. G. T. U. of Moline Meeting with Mrs Tyrell

Mrs Tyrell hosted the last W. C. T. U. gathering in Moline with a successful meeting. Mrs Lloyd was chosen to represent the group at the state convention in Murphyshore, Friday morning. Various officers and committees named include Mrs L PF Savings as evangelist and press, Mrs M A Taylor, and others assisting in tea temperance, tower missions, rescue work, and medal contest duties.

Meatng Tower Mission J. F. Huniuon

Morrison entertains small company at outing club

Mr. Nevin Morrison entertained a small company of friends at supper last evening at the Outing club Davenport. After supper the party adjourned to the dance hall and spent the evening in dancing. Present were Mr. Jurdaire, Charles Gulk, Miss Lily Nort, Lowise Henley, Louise Viverture, Elaise Os Helen Davis, Macy DeLescaille, Paul Preston, Jesse Henley, Harry Hansen, Elilet Show, Theo Morrison, and Mr. Gthaon of Chicago.

Nevin Morrison Davenport Mr. Jurdaire Charles Gulk Lily Nort Lowise Henley Lousen Amy LiVerture Elaise Os- Helen Davis Macy DeLescaille

Hillhouse Hosts Young Men Club In Moline

At the Young Men's club meeting in Moline held at Mr and Mrs Hillhouse home plans were set to study Anglo Saxon Freedom as the first half topic and the history of American liberties for the second half. Officers elected include President J M Nate and Secretary Treasurer W Bowlett.

Moline Hilhoust For &T

Mission Fair Postponed Until Next Spring

A Davenport Moline news item notes the Mission Fair is postponed to March due to conditions. Mir and Mrs Nord renews to Willmer and S&S Ainsworth of Moline travel, while Rev V4 Te attends short trip planning and the Armory event venue may shift. Several local residents, including Miss Persis Hunt and Mrs Dalancot, are mentioned with travel and visits.

M. Magill Ateltitee Committee of Plurdage Chiveza Ned Lee Armory Richard Hosford Moline Haute Yaje

Meeting of Woman's Guild charts December sale

The Woman's Guild of Crace cathedral met yesterday at Lee ball to plan the annual sale set for December 1. Members aim for a more successful event than ever as fall and winter work continues. At St Margaret's guild at Lee vill, Miss Elizabeth ah was reappointed treasurer and a new treasurer was elected. A three member committee was formed to oversee preparations for the sale.

Woman's Guild of Crace Catheral Lee Ball St. Margaret's Guild Leevill Elizabeth Ah

Tri-City Euchre Club Hosts Mrs Fineschreiber in Davenport

Mrs Fineschreiber entertained the Tri-City Euchre Club at her Davenport home after a final. Three tables were busy with lively play centered on the game. The same prize went to Mrs RavenStom and Mrs Hirsch of Mullin after refreshments were served.

Fincachriber Davenport Suxboudeuchie

Gentlemen Attend Knitting Club Picnic in Moline

A small party of gentlemen gathered for a knitting club picnic in Moline Tuesday evening. Mrs. Clen Mintin acted as hostess at the Eveett Wheeluck home. After a modest repast the event continued with music and sociability.

Knitting Club Moline Eveett Wheeluck Clen Mintin

Doctor Gardner Hosts Moline Hospital Board Meeting

Dr F H Gardner entertained the members of the Moline hospital board Tuesday evening. Following an instructive paper by Dr Browning, the rest of the evening featured general sociability with refreshments served by the hostess.

FY H Gardner Inerlers Moline Hospital Board Browning I General

Miss Helen Stebbins Hosts Davenport Cuisine Club

Miss Helen Stebbins entertained the Cuisine club yesterday afternoon at her home on Fourteenth street Davenport. The gathering featured sewing and pleasant conversation followed by delicious refreshments served by the hostess.

Weicn Stebbins Cuisine Club Fourteenth Street Davenport Yoon Mirmisers

Peculiar Case Before Judge Chesley in Cambridge

One of the court’s notable Rovls cases before Judge T. H. Chesley of Cambridge involved Mrs. Loi David seeking an appraiser for her late husband Ferdinand Davis estate to fix widow’s award. She claimed Illinois law allowed her rights despite a prenuptial contract. the judge took the matter under advisement after hearing arguments from Scarly Marshall M B Sweeney for the administrator and Sweeney Walker for Mrs Davis.

Grand County Court T. H. Chesiar Cambridge Henry Vor Sfrs Loi David Praisers Ferdinand Davis Davis Lette Heise Ciary Daviis

Tough Route of Any Transgressor in Rock Island

In Rock Island a man named William Oldfield was brought before the police court after being caught fleeing a theft at the Sash and Door Works. He admitted to stealing tools and bicycle parts, was held to the grand jury on larceny charges, and was jailed after being captured by workers and officers. A second burglary at Kautz & Moeller’s livery stable saw a heavy buffalo leather coat stolen. A bicycle thief stole a Manrocks wheel from Second Avenue. the rider later returned it. An advertisement touts Kotol Dyspepsia Cure with a testimonial from J B Taylor of Chriesman, Texas.

Willan Oldfield Sim Rock I Sland Sash & Door Works Grand Jury Olifeld Byeveral Campany Brim Old Beld Kansas City Kautz & Moeller Fourth Avenue W. Bogers Winer Second Avenue Eighteenth Feanth Streets Frank Wagner J.B. Taylor Chriesman Tex

Prince Hall Incorporation Filed For South ork Island

The Prince Tall Masonic home of South ork Island filed incorporation articles in Circuit Clerk Gamble's office yesterday to continue the business of a similar home canceled for record on July 1, 1902. Incorporators are Henry Burris J M Busey and J Weingratvam. first board includes D D Lacey H Burris H C Gilson J M Busey T A Calaway J T Jones V Y Ramser H J Barthelomew and R J B Ellington.

Prince Tall D. D. Lacey H. Burris H. C., Gilson J. M. Busey T.&. Calaway J. T. Jones 4. Vy, Ramser H. J. Barthelomew R. J. B. Eliington

Dr Hennings Delivers An Interesting Address

Dr Chas Hennings of Milwaukee gave an interesting lecture at Turner Hall on Japan and Korea with stereopticon views. The hall was well filled and the talk was delivered in German. A second lecture is planned at Turner Hall this evening on Russia with stereopticon illustrations.

Chas Hennings Milwaukee Turner Hall Japan Kores de Hentiing Russia

City fathers to travel to world’s fair at own expense

President Francis invited Davenport city council to attend the world’s fair. Most aldermen are unlikely to go, and if they do they must pay their own way. Only a few likely to represent the city on Davenport day.

Francis Davenport

Rock Island Lodge Sees Annual Officers Elected

Rock Island Lodge No. 18, I. O. C. F., held a recent meeting and elected officers. Incoming officers include Tol 60, Secretary-Pred Krelt 3, W. G.-George Trenkenschub, and wardens such as Henry Barnes, C. B Knox, and guards including F. J. Henderson and Frank Jensen.

Rock Islend C. F Brung On Roe Pred Krelt W. G George Trenkenschub Henry Barnes C. B Bknox N. G—W Linderholm Wardon Awana Bowes U. S. Guard F. J. Henderson Frank Jensen

Wedding Ceremony at Swedish Lutheran Parsonage

At 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the parsonage of the Swedish Lutheran Church the marriage of Nels Anneven and Annie S. Petersen was performed by Rev. A. Kjellstrand. A wedding supper followed at the bride's home 1217 Twelfth Street, Moline, with a pleasant gathering of greetings and congratulations.

Nels Anneven Annie S. Petersen A. Kjellstrand Twelfth Street Moline

Attachment sworn out in rent case against Hartz

Dora Diedrichsen swears out a Jandlora attachment against Christian Hartz for $130 unpaid rent on the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 30 in township 78. BI. Fisher, attorney for the plaintiff.

Dora Diedrichsen Christian Hartz Strtion P Township Janze L. BI. Fisher

Queen Bee Circle Holds Annual Queen Daughters Meeting

Miss Julia Sohrbeck hosted the King’s Daughters Queen Bee circle in Noling for its annual meeting and officer election. Elected officers are Lender Mrs. Frank Ebbert, Vice Leader Miss Gail Porter, Secretary Miss Alice Creayman, and Treasurer Miss Tlua Muni.

Julia Sohrbeck Queen Bee King’s Daughters Noling Lender Frank Ebbert Gail Porter Alice Creayman Tressurer Tlua Muni

Matinee Euchre Club Visits Mrs Clendenin in Moline

Members of the Matinee Euchre club were entertained at the home of Mrs Frank Clendenin in Moline. A six handed euchre match determined first prize for high score awarded to Mrs Brelnnecker. Mrs John Cooper received the cap Bana prize to Mrs J M Farn.

Frank Clendenin Moline Brelnnecker John Cooper J. M. Farn

Knights of Pythias Host Dance at Keighta Hall

St George Lodge No 98 Knights of Pythias Mojine invite members and friends to a complimentary dance Friday evening October 14 at the Knights of Pythias hall with music for the occasion.

Knights OF Pythias St George Lodge Mojine Keighta of Pythise Hall

Out of business notice from Henry Hintz

Henry Hintz of Big Grass fa announces closure and requests payment of all outstanding bills and debts owed to him, stating he will collect or offset all accounts as he winds down business operations.

Hilla Ime Henry Hintz Big Grass

Campaign official not violating civil service rules says

Washington reports Chairman Geo W Long of the Kentucky Republican Campaign committee is not a federal office holder and thus not violating Section 12 of civil service rules prohibiting government employees from soliciting campaign contributions.

Washington Geo. W. Long Kentucky Republican Campaign Committee Long Civil Service Rules

Strangers Arrested Selling Clothes Without Permit in Earth

Three strangers in Earth Minnesota were arrested on suspicion of selling clothing at cut prices. After a hearing two were released, while one man named Joe Kelly was held on the charge of selling without a license.

the Earth Minn

Man Dies of Hydrophobia in Chicago After Dog Bite

Chicago October 1 report says Frank Lewis aged 63 of 623 Sheffield Avenue died yesterday from hydrophobia linked to a dog bite five weeks earlier. The dog showed a small wound that became infected, leading to the fatal illness.

Chicago Frank Lewis Sheffield Avenue Lewis

Body found on tracks near Hinckley in fatal train incident

A man presumed to be J. J. Olsen was killed on the Great Northern trunk line near Hinckley Minnesota, about three miles from town, Sunday night. The head injury appears to be from a gravel car door, the report states.

Hinckley Minn J. J. Olsen

Former judge indicted in forged note case in Springfield

Grand jury returns indictment against O. B. Trout former police judge for forging a $100 note in the name of E. E Nichols of Trbana bearing the signa ture belog sened.

Springfield, O O. B. Trout Folice E. E Nichols Trbana Belog

Austrian Inspector Visits Duluth on Mines Tour

Baron Charles Helledort Klagenfurt, Austria, surveys mine conditions in Duluth on a tour of inspection. He will proceed to St Louis after the visit.

Duluth. Minn Charles Helledort

Clark Gives $1 Million to FQ Campaign

New York reports that Senator William A Clark donated $1,000,000 to the national Democratic committee for campaign purposes.

Clark New York Democratic William A. Clark Committee

Boy Attacks Girl in Catnettsburg Incident

In Catnettsburg Kentucky on October 6 Clara Gabriel a five year old girl was attacked by seven year old Jim Stone. Stone is jailed pending further action.

Catnettsburg Clara Gabriel Jim Stone Stone

Fifth district nominates Captain Hernden for appellate judge

In Lexington Kentucky on an October day the Republican Party of the Fifth district nominated Captain William Hernden for the position of appellate judge. The choice signals the party’s intent to field a strong candidate for the statewide judiciary.

Lexington Totay William Hernden

Kentuckian Fatally Shot Near Mekson Kentucky

A report from Georgia received here says Rick Cuttlegame shot a nun named Harding near Mekson at about 7 this morning. Harding, with his wife and two brothers in law, was ambushed along the roadside. He died at the scene. A posse is at the scene and great excitement prevails. Harding was a resident of Jackbon.

Mekson Get Rick Cuttlegame Hardins Ambuss Harding Jon Everaoie Jack- Bon

Charges Cause Fight in Conyers District Politics

A chaotic political scene erupted in Conyers when Republican candidate Z B P Goree accused Congressman Livingston of misconduct prompting Livingston to call Goree a liar. Boyce struck Livingston repeatedly before bystanders intervened as Goree alleged clerk Livingston Jr. saw a raise from $100 to $750 during his Congress tenure.

Conyers Z. BP. Goree Congress Fifth District Livingston Goree Boyce L. F. Livingston Livingstone

Too Ardent Suitor Is Slain in East Side Tenement

New York reports that Rosa Barbadi, 22, shot and killed Michael Rago after attempting to force affections. She surrendered without resisting, carrying her baby to the police station as she fired the fatal shots.

New York Mbrs Rosa Barbadi Michael Rago

Low fares to the southwest from Chicago agents announce

Low rates to the southwest offer one way tickets for 10.60 to any point in Oklahoma or Indian Territory and many points in Kansas. Reduced rates to Texas and New Mexico. Tickets are second class colonist and go on sale October 4 and 18. Inquire with ticket agent FE A Miller general passenger agent Chicago P L Hinrichs commercial agent Davenport IA

Oklahoma Indian Territory Kansas Texas New Mexico FE. A. Miller Gen's Pass Chicago P. L. Hinrichs Commercial Agt Davenport

Royal Select Masons Meet in Columbus

The Grand Council Royal Select Masons held its future session at the Masonic Temple in Columbus with about one hundred Masons in attendance. The sessions continue until tomorrow when the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons begins its annual conclave.

Columbus Grand Conell Royal Select Masons Masonic Temple Rorre Arch Masons

Republican League convention travel by RT and P to Indianapolis

The RT P will sell Davenport to Indianapolis round trip tickets for the Republican League convention in Indianapolis for October 3rd 4th and 5th with return October 6th at a 39.90 rate. Tickets are good returning October 5th.

Republican League Indanapolis Ind Indigoapilis

Farmer's Boy Shot to Death in Accidental Gun Mishap

Clarence Hayes, ten year old son of a noted farmer near Minot North Dakota, accidentally shot himself in the left eye with a .22 caliber revolver. The bullet exited the back of his head and he died several hours later.

Minot N. D. Get Clarence Hayes

Fresh Dutch Bulbs Now In Stock At Low Prices

Fresh imperation bulbs announced for sale including tulips and assorted colors. Prices start at ten cents per dozen, with a complete stock available.

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