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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1904

Page

8

Sunday School Reunion at Unity Church Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd gathered for Unity Sunday school reunion held last night. The program included remarks by Rev. A M Judy and a lively reception, with Miss Elton Gould, J G Mason and a Mrs. Peters among those speaking. Music from Peters orchestral and a Butterfly piano solo balanced the evening’s events ending in dance and social games.

UNITY Hell A. M. Judy Judy Unitarian Church J. GL. Mason Moural of Trustees Miltel Schuscher Piann Solo Butterfly Norma Wiess Societies of Gaard Miss Hire Fred Crouch Aa. Shorey Ares

Miss Blanche Sherman to Appear in Recital at Davenport

Miss Blanche Sherman, an artist of unusual ability, will appear in recital at Library hall in Davenport on Wednesday at 4 o'clock under Mrs. Alice Dutton-Acwill. The program includes Bach Capriccio, Schumann Davidsbundler Tanzes, Brahms Liebestraum, Grunfeld Etude In F sharp minor, Smith Meadow Lark, Mendelssohn Wedding March, and others.

Blanche Slwrawn Alice Dutton-Acwill Library Robert Schumuang O. Choon Valso Pbrahma—Luiady Ludwig Selhytre Alfred Grunfeld Ray Laiont Smith Meadow Lark Mendelssohn-Liser

Pay as You Way Social at Second Presbyterian

A Delta Alpha club hosted a unique Pay as You Way social at Second Presbyterian Church Davenport. The event followed a Davenport High School Theta club play titled Over the Gracolate Cup, performed in the church lecture room after the social.

Second Presbyterian Delta Alpha Club Second Presbyterian Church Daven- Tork WHS Theta Club Davenport High School Cuch

Southern life stage production advertised by New York Casino

An ornate advertisement touts a Southern life play by Tott for Bipir Parker, claiming originality and detailing prices 25c to 75c, with a run at the Casino theater. It notes the Wednesday October 12 date and claims a large company, chorus girls, and a sale starting Monday October 1 at Fluke’s.

Tott Bipir Parker Mikalee New York Gacina Arthur Dun Grant Sam Shubert Sale Moncay Fluke'a

Marion Green Recital at St John s Church Davenport

Marion Green, Chicago bass countertenor, drew a packed Davenport audience at St John s Methodist Church for a recital. He was warmly received, especially for The Parting Rose written for him by William H Pontius of Dubuque, with encores and a program featuring arias and songs by Cowen, Dvorak, Pagliacci, and others.

St John’s Methodist Chuh Davenport Marion Green Yous Chicago Dubuque Mr. Green Clifford Page Father O'vigun Villers Stafford R. Leoncavalla H. Fe Fontensilles Wmn H. Pontius Air Frideric H. Cowen Folf Sonzs Harry Boulton Welch Adell Heyduk Dvorak Gipsr Melory Tom Moore Ben Johnson Korbay William Douglas Annie Taarie Pantins Frank S. Hastings Frederick Rosse Prince Ivan Francis Alien Francis Alletsen Alkphistophe Pattee Er Chas Cound NH Arms Fisher

Epworth League Hosts Pleasant Pie Social at Moling

A very pleasant pie social was hosted by the Epworth League of the First Methodist church of Moling. Various pies were served as the young people gathered. A delightful program featured Dutt E H Grantham and Charles Cornwall. solo by Miss Sarah Tunnicliff. quartet by E H Wilson EB H Grantham F J Cooper and Chas Cornwall. solo by Ralph Cowley. reading by Miss Virginia Tunnicliff. solo by Miss Lithis. instrumentals by Mrs Grissley and Mr Wilson.

Epworth League Moling E. H. Grantham Charles Cornwall Mies Sarah Tunnicliff E. H. Wison EB. H. Grantham F. J. Cooper Chas. Cornwall Soli Ralph Cowley Reading

Mrs Mossman Hosts Arlington Club at Davenport Home

Mrs W J Mestihan entertained the Arlington club yesterday afternoon at her Davenport home 839 Kirkwood senior vard The program included quotations from Stakespeare s and a reading of Dickens Donibey and Sons followed by a general discussion Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess and members enjoyed a merry social hour The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs M A Meare East Fifteenth Street on Friday October 21.

W. J. Mestihan Arlington Club Kirkwood Senlorvard Davenport Slim Donibey & Sons Deielous Prembers Mia M. A. Meare East Fifteenth Street

Annual Meeting of Missionary Society at Davenport Church

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Davenport met in the chapel for a brief session. Officers for the year were elected with Abs. Dow presenting a paper on political and religious conditions in Russia. Next meeting set for the first Friday in November. Officers: President Mrs A Marto, Vice President Mrs Ruciel, Secretary Mrs Dew, Treasurer Mrs Ruboson.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Davenport Kirkwood House Ward Abs. Dow Russia A. Marto Ruciel Dew Ruboson

First Fall Meeting of Woman's Auxiliary at Trinity Church

Friday afternoon the first fall meeting of Trinity Church Woman's Auxiliary was held in Guild Hall. President Mrs. G S Vincent presided. Rector Dr Dowling spoke on future studies and missionary work. Mrs Join Taw to present St Cohambe story on Nov 4. A missionary box to be prepared and plans discussed. Cake and coffee served.

Womanms Trinity Church Guild Hall GS Vincent Inislurgy Dr. Dowling Mie Tieugs

Davenport Kindergarten Association Meeting

The Davenport Kindergarten Association plans a meeting Monday at 2 30 PM with Mrs Redfield on Rock Island Street Davenport. A brief special business item will come before the gathering. Mrs Herman Hersch is expected to attend and participate as named.

Davenport Redfield Rock Islad Street

Working Society of First Presbyterian Met for Christmas Sale

The Working Society of the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport met at Mrs Anthony Burdick's home to plan an animal sale and bazaar before Christmas. Members showed enthusiasm and will post notices to promote the event. After business, refreshments were served by the hostess.

First Presbyterian Chirch Davenport Anthony Burdick

Annual Meeting of the Kings Helpers of Moline

At the annual meeting in Mollne Miss Frances Hemenway presided over a discussion on holding a fair before Christmas. Officers elected include Mrs Fabian Lawson as president, Daisy Siltis as secretary, Julia Gertemy as treasurer, and Mrs C J Josephson as vice president.

King's Helpers of Mollne Frances Hemenway Fabian Lawson Mirs Daisy Siltis Mtss Julia Gertemy C. J. Josephson

Opening game of autumn series at Redmen Hall

The opening card social of the autumn series by Hennepin Hive No. 7 at Redmen Hall Davenport featured eight tables of gin rummy with Haviland plates as prizes. Winners included Mr. J G Gire, Mrs Z ii Rudovit, and consolation prize to Mrs Daisy Tuefil. The season will run semi monthly.

Hennepin Hive Lawes Reimen Hall Davenport Ginch Wis J. G. Girestang Z ii Rudovit Daisy Tuefil

Committee meeting at Outing Club Monday

Federation committees for the Second district convention will meet Monday at the Outing Club to report on their work. Plenty of arrangements lie ahead as numerous visitors from the Mstrier clubs are expected, with entertainment planned for each.

Federation Sirrange

Dickens Club Meeting At Mrs Gillette’s Davenport Home

Mrs Frank Gillette will host the Dickens Reading Club Monday afternoon at her Davenport residence on Ariington Avenue. Members will read and discuss chapters from Dickens works with focus on Nicholas Nickleby and related parts.

Frank Gillette Dickens Reading Club Ariington Avenue Davenport Dickens Nicholas Nickinby

Mrs Joseph Menard Entertains At Cards At Schuetzen Park

Mrs. Joseph Menard of Sixteenth and Rock Island streets Davenport entertained about thirty ladies yesterday afternoon at Schuetzen park. Cards were the diversion of the afternoon and an elaborate course supper was served.

Joseph Menard Sixteenth Rock Island Streets Davenport Schuetzen Park

Annual Meeting of the Parliamentary Club

An annual meeting will be held Monday morning with Mrs Jessie Woodmty of Davenport in attendance. Reports cover the year’s work and future plans. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including Mrs Harric Ray of Moline and Miss Eaily Perking.

Jessie Woodmty Main Street Davenport

Davenport social notes and upcoming events

Thursday evening dance planned with music by Blewer's orchestra. Miss Misty Virginia Millepwugh of Davenport to be maid of honor at Gossett wedding. Davenport ministerial association not meeting due to Methodist conference. H Bollman attends missionary convention in St. Louis. Mrs Burt welcomes a baby girl. Davenport residents return from St. Louis fair trip. Alice Franch travels to New York to join Nathanel Franch and daughter. European arrivals of Frearh and Have ry noted.

Misty Virginia Millepwugh le Claire Street Davenport Just Evenwig Ie Ige Gossett Rhangay Oli Alice Franch New York Nathanel Franch Europe Juése Frearh Havery

Methodist Sermons and Ordinations Planned Across Churches

Church schedules list sermons, ordinations of deacons and elders, and consecration services at John’s Church and others. Notable speakers include Bishop Isaac W. Jot, G. H Kennedy, H. W. Troy, and A. M. Ellingsley with times from 9:00 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. at multiple congregations.

John’s Hopace A. Millet Clinton Isaac "W Dunham G. H Kennedy Grundy Centar A. Sethon Svangellee Dr. Dunham First Presbyterian Q. B. Waite Mt Vernon My TW Blasell Watertoo Calvary Baptist Presi TJ. Bassett Vette B.D. Parsons Tipton Eres Congregational H.W. Troy Gruwell Lampton First Unitarian Atchison Dubuque First Chrigian Ellingsley W. G. Crawder Westigen F. L. Leveland Waterino P. Shaffer Charles City St. Paul's Evangelical EV. Claypool State Center Frank Cole Waverly Bethlehem Congregation Ma Dilman Smith Oelwein Walter Piper Shell Rock A. Om F. D. Binderberger Dysart Gen.h. Birney Lisbon S. Sy Smith Reinbeck Colored Baptist A. m Mel L. Locke Springville P. O W. C. Barclay Gladbrook First Methodist Rock Takimd DeWitt Canton Vinton J. R. Defra Epgworth Trinity Episcopal Church Seventh Brady Streets DeWitt Downing First Church of Christ Scientist Corner Sixth Perry Streets Reding Room Buuday Tod P.wn

John Bulzer Buys Valuable Property in Local Sale

John Bulzer buys valuable property for 3500 dollars. Johan Henke, longtime West Locust Street resident, sells fifteen acres to John Culzer for 33000. Henke plans retirement to the city. Nabstede and Pierce agency processed the sale. John Kienke buys Bulger home at 1536 West Pleasant Street for 2500 dollars.

John Henke West Locust Street John Culzer Henke Nabstede and Pierce John Kienke John

October weather boosts McCausland farmers and town life

October brings fine weather in McCausland boosting corn maturity prospects while the grain market cools. Local events include a Republican rally on October 11 with speakers W. H. Wilson and A. W. Varmann amin and a McCausland band performance. Local commerce and services show lively activity with merchants, potatos sold for St Louis, and Dr Swezey's successful practice. Residents visit Clinton and Buchanan amid ongoing market and social exchanges.

McCausland Pat Hirl Chicago Elsie Keppy Garth Dolittle Davenport J M. Swartz Republicanist W. H. Wilson A. W. Varmann Amin FL Murphy J. J. Martin Centre Falls Th Swezey Martin Buchanan F. Rasehe St. Lowis Rothschild H. Garber Tomson Clinton McCausland Savings Bank Swezey Henry Buttschaw Smith Bates Garber Princeton Chas Muhs Noels J. M. Swarts

Rock Island Churches Sunday Services and Schedules

Rock Island churches list with times for Bethel Presbyterian, First Church of Christ Scientist, Spencer Memorial Methodist, Central Presbyterian, African Methodist, Memorial Christian. Morning services at 10:45 a m, Sunday schools, junior and Epworth leagues, and evening services noted with pastors and weekly activities.

Bethel Presbyterian Chapel Twelfth Street Bleverth Avenue First Church of Christ, Scientist London Epworth W. RB Wreile Central Presbyterian Wa Torrance Servis D W. Brown Privet Memorial Christitn O. W. Lawrence Yoonr

Calvary Baptist to Host Special Sunday Services

Dr. Bassett of Iowa Wesleyan College will occupy the Calvary Baptist pulpit at the 12 o'clock service. Dr. Parsons of Tipton will deliver the evening address. Special musical services are planned for the morning and evening. The program lists choruses and solos for both services with titles such as Magnify Thee and Glory to Thee My God.

Bassett Iowa Wesleyan College Calvary Baptist Parsons Tipton, Jr

Seymour Stedman Speaks Tuesday Night

Seymour Stedman, a prominent socialist orator, will discuss his advocacy issues at Tiset's hall 1508 Seeona avenue Rock Island. The talk is set for 8 p m with expected strong attendance amid praise for his talent as a speaker.

Seymour Stedman Tiset's Hall Ona Avenue Rock Iskind Wudman

Tri City Union Gospel Meeting in Rock Island

The Treaty Union Gospel meeting will be held at Cook's hall over Ben nets fur store in Rock Island Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The subject is "The Sermon on the Mount." Open discussion will welcome all and deny nothing that can withstand Christ. Everyone is invited.

Cook’s Bennet Treaty Union Cook's Bennets Fur Store Rock Island Christ

Steamer Louisians Set for River Excursion to St Louis

The steamer Louisians of the St. Louis Transportation Company traveled up the river yesterday en route to St Paul where she will carry an excursion to St Louis. On her last trip she conveyed the congressional convention on rivers and harbors.

Louisians St. Louis Tretaportation Company St Paul Phace St. Louis Congressional Convention

Obituary notices from Boise and Davenport churches

Obituary notices report multiple deaths with funeral details. Mrs RC Brock funeral in Boise with interment at Oakdale. Julius Schebler died at 28, funeral at Holy Family. Harold Leon McParland died at home of parents, funeral at St Maloucrite.

Schenler Julius Join West Sixth Street Punerny Invermont Holy Family Cemetery John Schiebler J. Schebler Davenport Alois Hieget Frantz Schebler Josph Schebler Rudolph Seimler Theodore Schebler Albert Schehjer Louis Schebler St Joseph's Church Vfarland Harold Leon Thomas McFlayd Swifts Street Harald Leon McParland St Maloucrite’s Cemetery

Doctor King Life Pills Aid Woman in Pain Relief

A Missouri man found relief for his wife’s stomach illness using Dr King’s Life Pills. Physicians could not help, but she recovered after use. The product sold for 26 cents at Frank Nadler drug store.

Wiseesses Dr. King Frank Nadler Drug Store

Augustana Literary Societies Gather

The Parosskan society met in the seminary room at seven o clock in the evening. The program included piano solo by Miss Anna Carlson, readings and songs by Carl Bredson and others, and performances by Waldo Ekeberg Miss Bessie Olson Miss Josephine Peter and Oscar Pun among participants.

Parosskan Society Deluock Anna Carlson Mark Twain Carl Bredson O. H. Nelson Bill Nyo Waldo Ekeberg Bessie Olson Josh Bilings Carl Segerhammer Pinno Josephine Peter‘Du Phenekosmiana Oscar Pun

Davenpert Matting Co Pate Expert Bottled Beers Ad

Davenpert Matting Co advertises Pate Expert bottled beers with contact at 163 phone, loffce, and streets Second and Taylor, inviting customers to inquire.

Davenpert Matting Co Loffce Second Taylor Streets

Rich and Delicious Party Treats Advertised

An advertisement promises individual ice cream baskets with fresh strawberries for parties. It promotes Krell's Jog Cream, Fancy Cakes, Rich Pastry, Lovely Tarts, Cheese Sticks, Layer Cakes and Salted Almonds as reception delights aimed at boosting party success.

Krell

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