Nuptials of Ficke and Mu Afanus Bevan Celebrated Quietly
A Davenport society note reports the nuptials of Miss Florence Mu Afanus Bevan to Gustav Ficke at the parents’ home on Third Street. The ceremony was led by Rev. A. M. Judy with pink and white decor and a family veil. Guests enjoyed a wedding supper before the couple departed for St Louis for their honeymoon. The bride and groom come from prominent Davenport families. he works as a teller at the Lawa National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preilies
Newsun
Florence Mu Afanus Bevan
Gustav Ficke
Deide
PB. W. Means
Third Street
Telegraph
Davenport
A. M. Judy
Unitarian Church
Drs. Ficke
St Louis
Lawa National Bank
Mrs. Ficke
Lie
Romance of Childhood Ends in a Rock Island Wedding
A wedding was held yesterday afternoon at 3:40 at the German Lutheran church in Rock Island as Hernan Behnke married Augusta Schneck. Rev Mennchy officiated with a small group of invited friends present. Miss Anna Horett was bridesmaid and Henry Belinker best man. The reception followed at the groom’s parents’ home on Twenty fourth Street. The couple, both locally connected, have roots tracing back to a childhood romance, renewed after years apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armdance Wis
Hernat Behnke
Augusta Sehmeck
Rook
BE. Mennchy
Anna Horet
Henry Belinker
Groum
Job Betuiken
Twenty-Fourth Street
Ruel Island
Macnnercher
Gian Js
Mai
Lesland
August Schneck
Hanover
Hernan Beunken
Henry Dehnken
MR. O. LE ROY BENWAY WEDS IN MOLINE
A Moline wedding solemnized Wednesday evening unites Miss Briga Purse of Motite with Mr. O LeRoy Benway of Ora. Ceremony at the bride’s sister Mrs John J Belt home on Maurteenth street. Rev H W Reed officiated. They plan a honeymoon in Colorado and Mississippi, with Benway’s work at Easter Lumber Co in Ont Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briga BE. Purse
Motite
O. LeRoy Benway
Ora
John J. Belt
Maurteenth Street
H. W. Reed
Aeinting
Marshmallow Roast at Villa de Chantal
Students at Villa de Chantal gathered Monday evening for a marshmallow roast near the building. Lanterns led the way as they built a bonfire in the ravine and circled it with sticks to toast the treats amid singing and laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa DE Chantal
Suffrage Association Meeting At Mrs Goulds Home
Mrs Abhig Gould hosted the Equal Suffrage members at her Mollic residence with eleven attendees. News from the Chuasso convention was read by Mrs Head, the president, who also shared a letter urging active work from Mrs Waugh McCullough and another from Miss.
Busy afternoon with talks on war aid and Bishop Potter event
Harriet Taylor Upham sought aid for a different war while Mrs. Lawson described a trip to the St. Louis fair and Mrs. Dow read two articles on Bishop Potter's dedication. After discussions, de Jicioux hosted refreshments for the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Taylor Upham
Mrs. Lawson
St. Louis Fair
Dow
Bishop Potter
First Meeting Of The Woman's Club Of Moline
The Fret meeting of the Woman's club of Moline will be held tomorrow afternoon at the First Baptist church. The club opens with 490 members and more may join after the board action. The hospitality committee has arranged activities and a social program with a program list including Miss Myra Ranson and Dr Martha Anderson. Hugh Stott of Chicago may speak, aiming to boost club activity and attendance for the historic Saturday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Moline
First Baptist Church
Tub Ward
Iready
Thorbing
Myra Ranson
Martha Anderson
Hugh Stott
Chicago
Mirs
Alen
Scott
West End
Fragmentary note on guild representation and plans
A fragmentary record notes intention to have a large gathering at a visual gate in December with multiple guilds represented. Discussions touched on Phins and yhepary ng, and preparations for international Christus matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phins
Yheparyng
Christus
Mrothers
Mrs Henry Matthey Re-Elected President Of Harmonie Society
The Harmonie society held its annual meeting at Viuty ball Davenport with resigning officers praising the year’s success. Officers elected include President Mrs H Matthey First Vice President Mrs George Boynton Treasurer Mrs John Klenge Assistant Treasurer Miss Laura Lorenzen Secretary Mrs Louis Stein Assistant Secretary Mrs T OL Swiney Librarian Mrs Frank Hutcheus. The entertainment committee has yet to be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmonie Society
Viuty Ball
Davenport
Presient
H. Matthey
George Boynton
Mirs
John Klenge
Laura Lorenzen
Louis Stein
OL Swiney
Frank Hutcheus
Sunday School Reunion At Unitarian Church
The Sunday school reunion of the Unitarian church was held at Unity 1 Davenport this evening. An abbreviated program was prepared with old members invited to renew acquaintances and teachers to be remembered. Sessions included informal addresses music and recitations followed by a social and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Church
Unity 1
Davenport
Stone Laing Nuptials Held in Rock Island Home
Bert C. Stone and Josia Laing wed at the bride’s parents home in Rock Island in a small ceremony attended by relatives and friends. A reception followed at the groom’s brother George Stone’s Davenport residence. The couple will reside with the bride’s family. the groom works for the Tri-City Railway company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert CG. Stone
Josia Laing
Fare Laing
Reex Ising
Proem
GM. Bion
Davenport
Wnh
Stone
Tri-City Railway Company
Two Marriages at the First Baptist Church
The Rev. W. H. Reed of the First Baptist church officiated two weddings Wednesday. The couples were Eien Kenyon with Cora Taylor of Calamus Iowa and William Abreu of Lost Nation with Giata Merilg of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Reed
First Baptist Church
Rodie Felanl
Eien Kenyon
Cora Taylor
Calamus
Iowa
William Abreu
Lost Nation
Giata Merilg
Toronto
Allen entertain Mrs Scott and Mrs Scott guests
Mr and Mrs F G Allen entertain for Mrs Scott of Chicago and Mrs Hugh Stott of Chicago. The notice notes a dinner this afternoon and a dance tomorrow evening for Mr Scott's arrival, with Mr and Mrs Airhouse hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Allen
Scott
FG. Allan
Allengui Moline
Hugh Stott
Chicago
Allen
Scots
Airhouse
Davenport Man Married in Des Moines
Davenport residents Emma M. Carpenter and James M. Morrison wed Wednesday morning at St Ambrose Church Des Moines officiated by Father G J Tolero The ceremony was simple with Anna Morrison as bridesmaid Trevor Center as best man The couple will reside in Davenport after a breakfast hosted by the bride’s mother Amy Carpenter at Adkins Street The couple’s friends extended best wishes for their Davenport home Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Des Moines
Emma M. Carpenter
Janes M. Morrison
St Ambdinse
G. J. Tolero
Misa Anna Morrison
Travor- Center
Paris
Amy Carpenter
Adkins Street
Foreign Missionary Society Meeting at Calvary Baptist
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at Calvary Baptist Church hosts an afternoon gathering with Mrs Rowlands and Brads Street Davenport providing discussion prompts. Photographs for discussion are supplied by Degans to the Methodist conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Missionary Society
Calvary Baptist Church
I Rowlands
Brads
Mrs Jessie Woodmansee Hosts Informal Davenport Tea
Mrs Jesse Woodmansee entertained about twenty guests yesterday afternoon at the home of Miss Lille Preston in Davenport. A horse drawing contest awarded the prize for the most artistic animal to Miss Kumler, honoring guests Mrs Bacmier and Miss Rumler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Woodmansee
Hador
Bacmier
Miss Rumler
Lille Preston
Mt. Tada
Davenport
Kumler
Mrs Mangxt Hosts U S History Club Meeting
The United States History club held a meeting yesterday at Wallinscourt, Davenpore. Mrs Uninet hosted, and the ladies explored American history while refreshments were served in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States History Club
Helat
Uninet
Wallinscourt
Davenpore
Moline Couple Marry in Prominent City Wedding
A notable wedding took place last evening in Moline as Miss Bertha Wills and Mr. John Klattenhoff wed at the home of the bride’s parents on Twenty second street. Both are prominent in Moline. the groom manages the family business on Fourth Avenue bearing his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Wills
John Klattenhoff
Marrrage
Kirk L. Willis
Twenty-second Street
Moline
Fourth Avenue
St Ursula Guild Holds First Davenport Meeting
The St Ursula's guild of Grace Cathedral held its first meeting of the year yesterday at Lee Hall on Main Street in Davenport. The newly organized guild for the church girls was introduced at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Ursula’s Guild
Lee Hall
St. Uraa
Guild of Grace Cathedral
Lee Bolt
Main Streer
Davenport
Surprise Birthday Party Held for Fred Nelson
A surprise party was held for Mr. Fred Nelson at his home at Fifth Avenue and Seventeenth Street in Loline for his twenty first birthday. About thirty guests attended and games were played before refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nelson
Hame
Fifth Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Loline
Miss Eleanor Craig Entertains Dr Hull Guests
A small company hosted by Miss Eleanor Craig at Rock Island honors Dr Hull, guest of her brother recently returned from the Philippines. The gathering included Boner of Dr Hull and others in a cordial social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Craig
DR. Hull
Staig
Rock Island
Ft Boner
Philippines
Personal notices clutter from a Davenport column
A wide array of social items from Davenport area society notes includes Dr and Mrs W R Spear planning a week away, a dance at Huels Island Hall, ODE board meeting in Quines HK, Miss Lillian Price studying music in Davenport, Mrs J W Parker returning to Moline, and multiple family visits and trips across Missouri Iowa and Illinois. Also listed are travels to St Louis, Oklahoma, and Baltimore, a concert by Avier Gillespie in Rock Island, and a fourth birthday celebration for Yunus Pronounsivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Spear
St. Lows
Q. Uy
Huels Island
Business Shutdown Notices by Henry Hintz
Owner Renry Hintz of Blue Grass Ti announces closure and that all debts will be settled, inviting patrons to come forward for final settlement and payment of outstanding obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imall
Renry Hinitz
Blue Grass
Thieves Blow Bank Safe. Cash Escape Foiled in Wisconsin
In Janesville Wisconsin two robbers blew open the Bank of Monticello safe at 2 o'clock but only found a fraction of the $20,000 expected as the blast wrecked the outer door. Sheriff reports four strangers traveled by land to Evansville then boarded a southbound train to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Bank of
Monticello
Evansville
Chicago
Pennsylvan ia Defeats Franklin and Marshall in Output
The University of Pennsylvania football team defeated Franklin and Marshall in Philadelphia. The Quakers dominated on offense with a long touchdown run by Carson sealing the score as Pennsylvanians stayed out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin and Marshall
Pennsylvania
Carson
Weather Forecast Warns Warm Up After Winter Storm
A Northwest storm drifts eastward bringing higher temperatures along the Rocky Mountain slope and to the upper Midwest while the Northeast sees frosts and clear, calm skies. Local forecasts call for showers tonight and Saturday with warmer air, and a slight river rise near Dubuque and Alaska. A Winchester, Indiana man credits Dr King’s Life Pills for his wife’s relief from stomach and liver trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
Rock Mountain
Lake Lesion
Dawa
Plateau
Davenport i
St. Pairain
Pacific
Rocky Mountain District
Tomangrtow
Dubuque
Alasca Une
Eqiiral
Iran
Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Frank Nadier
Banker Wigmanan Files Asset Schedule in Bankruptcy Case
Washington D C Oct 1 Thomas BE Wigmanan a former Catholic university official filed with the supreme court of the District of Columbia a schedule of assets and liabilities He values his worth at 5 607 624 or 854 983 above his 4 622 939 in liabilities He lists stocks and negotiable bonds with unknown value and property claimed exempt by law Waggainen owes the Catholic university 800 000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Thomas BE. Wigmanan
Catholic University
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Whatgeaman
Taw
Waggainen
Ce Catholic University
Cleveland rumor baseless on health of Grover Cleveland
Rumeurs of former President Grover Cleveland’s poor health were proven groundless. An investigation at Gray Gables found no illness. Cleveland left after breakfast for a fishing trip and planned to rejoin his family in Princeton after traveling to New York last night via a Pulled railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzard
Under Southern Skies by Lattice Blair Parker
A complete Base Five production presents Under Southern Skies by Lattice Blair Parker. The play adapts Southern life with original humor and vivid scenes, highlighting a lively depiction of regional characters and cultures. Tickets priced 250 and Se T5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattice Blair Parker
Runaways musical extravaganza at New York Casino company
On Wednesday October 12 the original New York Casino company presents Arthur Dann in the Sam Shubert musical extravaganza The Runaways with a $75,000 production value. The material lists prices for Papa's Boy on Monday October 16 at 250, 35c, 50a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Casino
Arthur Dann
Sam Shubert
The Runaways at Severn Casino Theatre
Severn months at the famous Casino theater present the season’s greatest event with over 75 players including the Casino showgirls. Prizes range from 500 to 1.40 dollars. Spat Sala Monday October 20 at Fluko's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fluko’s
Indictments Issued After Pool Room Raid in Norristown
Grand jury indicts George H. Clarkson and Harry V. Emanute of Philadelphia for operating a gambling establishment. Fifty-seven others faced charges of siding and abetting. All were arrested in a raid on a pool room in West Manayunk, Montgomery County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
George H. Clarkson
Harry V. Emanute
Philadelphia
West Manachunk
Browns host enthusiastic good roads convention
An enthusiastic and largely attended good roads convention was held in Browns today under the Business Men's league with the National Good Roads association. Hundreds of farmers participated as President Moore of the National Good Roads Association and others spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's League of
Browns
National Good Roads Association
Presidant Moore
National Good Ronis Association
End of a Long Courtship in Oregon Marriage
Oregon and Miss Ida K Boyd wed after a 25 year courtship. Michael Farrel of Clinton Texas and Ida K Boyd, a longtime Ogle County court clerk, married last night in Oregon. The bride has served as court clerk for eighteen years without a vacation. Cant-Telephone 146-Cant W H Claussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Michael Farrel
Clinton
Ida K. Boyd
Ogle County
Bryan Urges Democrats to Support Parker Davis Ticket
William Jeri views Bryan as victory for Parker Davis leads to economic reform. He says Judge Parker is unqualifiedly in favor of the dollar standard, more so than Roosevelt, and asserts Parker’s election would shift economic questions into a new arena, aiding future reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Williaw Jeriviogs Bryan
Tvriet
Harvey C. Gerber
Dlenovestic State Committee
Otial
Waite
Marker
Roosevelt
Parker
Davis
Judge Parker
Ranseek
House of Representatives
Lowden Aids Deneen's Cause at Chicago Rally
Col Frank C Lowden addressed about 3 000 people at the Merchants agricultural fair opining on tariff money issue and imperialism He urged Republicans to vote for Deneen as capable qualified fearless and honest He backed a Chicago charter to relieve state legislature and push laws benefiting other regions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasalle
Anmud Agriultural
Frank C. Lowden
Denech
Lowden
Chivago
Chicago
Explosion Kills Two Men At Washington County Sawmill
In Washington county a bailer and engine exploded at a sawmill operated by Amos Schubert in Lively Grove. Walter Schumacher was instantly killed and Amos Schubert died from injuries. A fore part of the bailer ruptured, hurling debris in all directions and wrecking the mill. A report says two men were injured but specifics were not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Lively Grove
Washington County
Walter Schumacher
Amos Schubert
Tech
Path
Schubert
Lightning Causes Big Fire at National Refining Plant
Findley Oct. 7 The National Refining Company plant was completely destroyed by fire causing losses over 200000. Lightning struck an 80000 barrel tank causing its explosion and spreading thousands of barrels of burning oil over the area. The fire department efforts failed to stop the blaze and the western part of town faced destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findley
National Refining Company
Lght‘ning
Ossified Woman Dead in Sherburne at Age 50
N Y October record notes the death of Ewing Palmer, last of two ossified sisters, in Sherburne aged 50. Suffering rheumatic paralysis since age 23, she lay motionless with back straight and muscles rigid for twenty seven years. Her sister Stella Ewing died here two years ago in similar condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
N.Y
Ewing Palmer
Sherburne
Man Walks 510 Miles To See Son In Mine Work
Thomas Wakenshaw from Princeton IW traveled to Minneapolis to seek transport to Ditz Wryo where his son works in coal mines. He walked over 510 miles, slept in a council fire last night, and was nearly frozen. The request for aid was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Thomas Wekernshaw
Princeton
Minneapolis
Long Speaks At Oswego Third District Campaign
Senator Chester J. Langg opened his week’s campaign in the Third district with a rally in Oswego Kansas. The opera house was filled to capacity as Republicans of Southern Labette county greeted him with enthusiastic reception. Large attendance noted, with Tro Parsons among the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osweno
Kas
Chester J. Lanng
Labette County
Apera House
Long
Nce
Tro Parsons
Union Pacific Posts Fast Freight Bulletins Between Ogden and San Francisco
The Union Pacific railroad began serving news bulletins to its fast passenger line between Ogden and San Francisco. The bulletins aim to reach travelers where newspapers are unavailable, providing timely updates during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omsha
Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
Becam
Fts
Onuthye
San Francisco
Democrats Call for Money in National Campaign Drive
New York Oct. 7 George Foster Peabody treasurer of the Democratic National Committee appeals for contributions to the campaign fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Foster Peabory
Democratic, National Committee
Supreme Court to Decide Jim Crow Transport Case
Professor William I. Hart of Howard University, fined in Maryland for refusing to obey Jim Crow rules, seeks U S Supreme Court review. He argues Congress regulates interstate commerce and that Maryland overstepped when ordering him to ride in a Jim Crow car on a Boston to Washington route. He used the appeal as a test of the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William I. H. Hart
Howard Univesity
Maryland
Supreme Court of the United States
Hart
Loston
Congress
Railroad Fire Heroes Save Shops From Explosive Blaze
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on July 7, engineers Archie McPhee and brakeman W G Keifer fought a blaze in a car carrying 10005 pounds of dynamite. They extinguished the flames with buckets of water, preventing destruction of the large shops and roundhouse and many cars as fire threatened the explosive load. Other Burlington & Ohio employees fled in terror as the danger mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Buldure & Ohio
Flei
Archie McPhee
W. G. Keifer
Roosevelt appeals to reduce bears in Yellowstone Park
In Cody Wyoming on October 7, President Roosevelt plans a formal appeal to curb the bear population in Yellowstone Park. A hotel employee and a boy were killed by bears recently. A Gardner freighter was attacked by bears and shot one, leading to his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody
Wwo
Roosevelt
Yellowstone Park
Gardner
Krells Tea Cream and Pastry Adbrightens Local Buffet
An advertisement touts Rich and Delicious Ory ont INDIVIDUAL 107 CARAtz BASKETS with fresh straw and lists Krells Tea Cream Fancy Cakes Rich Pastry Lovely Tarts Cheese Sticks Favor Cakes and Salted Almonds as reception essentials for a want partydelighting local shoppers with a varied pastry spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ory
Krell
Bob Good Things to Rat
A brief contact listing shows Bob Good with a Rat address at 218 Brady Street and a phone number 832 for inquiries or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Brady Street
Make Your Credit Good and Get a Fresh Start
Loan advertisement promising money for personal property including furniture and horses with confidential terms. It offers a loan secured by property kept in the borrower’s possession and repayment arranged to suit the borrower. vague, promotional, and suggestive of informal credit options rather than a formal loan.
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Bis Lance
Sweet Maid
Kate
Miss Kace
Miss Jones
Willie, Deas
MR. O. LE Roy
Benway
Bride
Equal Suffrage
Henry Matthey
THE
Jessie” Woodmansee
GW. Hawes
Quines
Solditss
H. EB. Cuvier
Janice
Rock Estand
Missouri
Bog. S
J. W. Parker
Hottie
Short
Vialy
Viola. UU
Lillian Price
Council Bluffs
Westerwell
Thomas Cleary
New Orleans
Wiliam McBuirr
Margare’ Jonssen
Chitago
Carl Rechow
James Estes
Walker Station
St Loui
Oklahoma
Mise Erma Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
St. Katherine’s
Lns
Young Ladies
Schaglay
Baltimore
Avier Gillespie
Chiersa
Rorle Island
der. Gillrepie
Bessie McCullough
B A
Barnard
Mtr. G
Chase
AS. Weight
Yona Ramer
H. J. Sewart
Kewaunee
de C. HE
Preston
Elta
Wml Abbie
Charles Preston
Towa City
Indies of the Working Society
Bors
le J. Yasuy
Hines Fioon
Amg
Andrew Burk
Geronth Avenue
Dellsbitul
Yunus
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Bath
Coasil
Mississippi
Muscatine
M. Sherier
Cie
Daves Builletin
Saint Paul Ceveces
Reed's Landing
LuCress
N.d
TaGiairt Wees Sersd
Ee Mere
Devenpor
Cathalic University
Cleveland
W. H. Claussen
Bryan
Deneen
Hally
Wreckington Plant
Trent
Findlay
Son
Oswego
Railroad Bulletin Service
Howard University
Ordel
Supreme Court
South
BEARS
Krell & Co
Krell’s
Suppasa
Duicher
Jane Lord
Fidelity Loan Company
Mitchel & Lynde
Tel
Westalt
New Tel. Com
Rock Island, UL
Linwwood Eaisv
Cecermin
H.R. Meyer
Mississipi River
H. R. Meyer
J. Onn
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