Annual Meeting of the Parliamentary Club Echoes a Century Past
The Parliamentary Club held its annual meeting and election in Davenport with Mrs N S Stephens taking the new presidency. Officers were elected including Mrs Jessie Woodmanse n as vice president and Mrs G A Boynton as secretary, while two new members joined. The report of the treasurer impressed with sound finances, and the secretary’s report was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Jesete Wourimianees
Davenport
T. Swinety
N. S. Stephens
Stephens
Perry
Twelfth Streets
Jessie Woodmansen
G. A. Boynton
A. F._Culter
J. Js. Thatcher
J. von Maur
Rulpi
Lindsity
Society Notes On Wedding Customs Across Nations
The London Daly Mall discusses differences in wedding processions. It contrasts English custom where the bride leads and is highly observed with American practice where the bride’s sister or closest friend leads, and ushers and groomsmen play supporting roles as behind the bride for decorum.
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London Daly Mall
America
First Meeting Of The Music Lovers Club In Davenport
The Music Lovers club meets at Mrs W D Middle Ton on Ripley Street Davenport for a year with a program covering Seale and Ye Shall Find Protestant hymnody Japanesｅ National and Characteristics English Ecclesiastical and Secular music folk dances Italian French Opera German Classical Polish Bohemian Norwegian Hungarian dances Months schedule runs Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May The school director is Mrs Charles Baker and Mrs E S Finemate handles garment distribution The graduating class is under Mrs PW Mc Manus Last year 105 children enrolled in the sewing school meeting Saturdays at 2 PM under two teachers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Lovers’ Club
W. D. Middle- Ton
Ripley Street
Davenport
Ecclesiastien
Thomas Moore
Robert Haus
Enport
Charles Baker
E. S Finemate
PW. McManus
Sixty Two New Members of Moline Woman's Club Enrolled
Sixty two new members were enrolled at a Saturday meeting, boosting the club’s total to 462. The list includes numerous Rock Island and Davenport names such as Mrs M G Crouch, Mrs EB Lawson, Mrs Louis Bele, Miss Mary Rohesga Schillinger, Dr Emma L Cooler, Mrs John W Pike, Miss Clara Pierr, and Mrs August Schulz among others. The reports from program finance and hospitality chairs were heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tg Malic Women
Lub
M G. Crouch
Rock Island
EB. L. Lawson
Louis Bele
Ed Grassley
AL. E Nutt
Grace Gandee Goi
Fred Entrixin
W. Jd. Entrikin
EH. Wilson
Misa
Mary Rohesga
Schillinger
LM Woodmatt
Henry H Chase
Ruby Sleight
Helen Owen
August Schaffer
Cra Ty A. Weatherheld
G. Z. Toqepre' Non
Lithin Owen
da M. Ebrisman
Misa Mary Hynds
Minnie Starr
Josephine Hi
LC. Blanding
Mae Blanding
Eva Isabel Nelson
Ellen Rllea
P. Foster
Watertown
H. Chandall
Oosephine McKinnel
BR. H.taylor
Airs
Wed Bank
Sarah Holitater
August Schulz
Joho Sehnaat
American customs at English wedding surfaced in London ceremony
A London wedding featured an American custom with bridesmaids preceding the bride to the altar, creating a notable deviation from traditional English practice. The scene highlighted cultural exchange as attendees observed the differing norms in attire and procession.
The Runaways at the Casino theater in new york
The Runaways, a Sam S. Shubert musical extraga za, runs seven months at the famous Casino theater. Arthur Dunn stars with seven players and Casino show girls. Seat sale on Monday, Oct 10 at Fluko's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Casino
Arthur Dunn
Sam S. Shubert
Fluko’s
Informal Evening for WR Marion Green Delights Davenport Friends
An informal evening at 118 East Heh Street Davenport honored WR Marion Green a young composer from Chicago Tr. The gathering featured few city musicians including Miss Louie St John West ervelt Miss Gertrude Brinigan Miss Lude Bruning Starbuck and Mrs Heart Sonteg. Guests enjoyed Mr Green's voice and tasteful upper tones followed by refreshments prepared by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lb G Susemt
Davenport
Bitlow Green
Hisso
Chicago
Etn
Mrigen
Louie St John Westervelt
Gertrude Brinigan
Lude ‘Bruning Starbuck
Selma Bruung
Heart Sonteg
Susemin
Deliciona
No Room for More Girls at McCowen Hall
Personal mentions note limited space at McCowen Hall as twenty four applicants were refused due to no room. The piece lists visitors and social events from Rock Island Davenport and Geneseo, with details of nearby hosting and upcoming federation arrangements.
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M’cowen Hall
McCowen Halt
Davenport
Toon
Harrier Black Leares
Tto
St Katherine's Guild Plans Tea at Davenport Home
St Katherine's guild of Trinity church will entertain at a tea Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Katherine Davisson, Prospect Terrace, Davenport. The guild consists of young ladies of the church and the event promises a most delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Katherine's Guild of
Trinity Church
Katherine Davisson
Prospect Terrace
Davenport
Mandel Brothers Offer Sealskin Expert Furs in Chicago
Mandel Brothers of Chicago announce they have secured the services of Dr. Francis Stubs known as The Sealskin Expert. He offers fur openings in the city and invites interested furriers to communicate with him directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandel Brothers
Chicago
Francis 5. Stubs
Fms
Miss Anna Kelly Hosts Card Party At Davenport Home
A group of young people were entertained at Miss Anna Kelly's Davenport home at 2212 West Fourth Street. The evening featured card playing at four tables with prizes for best scores awarded to Miss Florence Nadler and Mr Carl Anexer Vig Norms Octo and Mr. Arthur Williams. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna. Kelly
West Fourth Street
Davenport
Cinch
Florence Nadler
Carl Anexer
Arthur Williams
Miss Frieda Jensen Surprised by Friendly Birthday Visit
A cheerful gathering honored Miss Frieda Jensen at her Davenport home on West Fifth Street with about twenty friends joining a neighbor in a surprise party. The group enjoyed games music and charity refreshments during a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frida Jensen
West Fifth Street
Davenport
Frend
Misa Jenssen
Lindstrom entertains Emanuel choir at Walker Station home
Mr Rudolph Lindstrom hosted the Emanuel Lutheran church choir at his home on Eighteenth street Molina Friday evening. Miss Olivia Carlson spoke for the choir and presented a gold ware fob with engraved initials. The evening featured dainty refreshments and pleasant company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Lindstrom
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Walker Station
Eighteenth Street
Molina
Olivia Carlson
Lindstrom
Ladies' Aid Society of Second Presbyterian Meeting
The October meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of Second Presbyterian was held at 529 Columbus Avenue Davenport with Mrs G H Knostman presiding. An interlude of needlework followed by refreshments was provided.
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Ladies’ Aid Society OF
Second Presbyterian
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Second Presbyterian Vehire
G. H. Knostman
Columbus Avenue
Davenport
Industrial Sewing School Opens Saturday
Industrial Relief Society opened its new Industrial Sewing School with a Saturday afternoon ceremony at the Industrial ball, marking the start of its local program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Sewing
The
Industrial Relief
Out of the Fold at the Burtis Opera House
Langdon McCormick presents Out of the Fold at the Burtis Opera House on Thursday and Friday nights October 13 and 14. The new drama centers on a woman who seeks atonement for past sins, blending heartfelt drama with comedy to underscore its moral. Scenic vignettes include a woodland set with a stream and rustic bridge and a winter village street by a church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon McCormick
Burtis Opera House
Private Carriages Burned in Washington Fire
Fire on the upper floor of William F. Downey and B. E. Downey’s livery stable at 1622 L Street Northwest caused about 106000 in losses. Swest carriages stored inside were burned. The building was insured for 40000 and the Downeys stock for 20000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wiliam F
B. E. Downey
L’ Street
Washington
Downeys
Army and Navy store holds final clearing sale in Davenport
A notice announces a last chance sale at the Army and Navy store 424 West Second Street with many bargains. At 9 o'clock tomorrow night the store closes and remaining goods will be moved to Schick Storage rooms until ordered elsewhere, as Mr Kirk contemplates another visit if opportunity arises.
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Army and Navy
West Second Street
Schick
Kirk
Daenport
Fatal Poker Row Stabbing In Cincinnati Suburb
Fred Schatzmann son of a Glendale postmaster was stabbed in the abdomen during a quarrel over a 60 cent poker bet. He died that night and John Walter, the alleged assailant, is in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fred Schatzmann
Schatztine
Glendale
John Walter
Schatzmann
Walter
Twenty-One Drowned in Flood Toll in New Mexico
News from Las Vegas New Mexico reports twenty one deaths in flood using Elva river area with nine from Red River country. It notes Francisco Lucero’s wife and three children drowned during the storm in Chaperitd home and Mrs Thomas Acosta found near Mora. Indefinite Cimarron reports and Rayado drownings. Trains may resume south by Saturday.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Ihae
Francisco Lucero
Wong
Thoms Acosta
Hood
Mora
Red River
Rayado
Cimarron
Independence meeting in Manila ends in fiasco
Manila October 10 The mass meeting for Filipino independence collapsed as theatre owners including Tagalog natives refused to rent their venues for the mest tug. Senor Sandico led a small following at the National theater, spoke briefly every two minutes, then dismissed the crowd. The failure is now a local joke and may show the difficulty of disrupting American progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Moat Theaters
Senor Sandico
National Theater
Weather Update Shows Warm October Day and Imminent Cooler Front
The report notes an unusually warm October Sunday with temperatures near 52 degrees. Cooler conditions are forecast for tonight and Tuesday with showers possible, while a high pressure system over the Rocky Mountain plateau suggests clearer, cooler days ahead and a potential rise in river levels near Davenport and the government bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Day Upport
Upper Lake Region
West Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountain Plateau
Davenport Tomorray
Pacific
British Columbia
Girl explains death by own action at Grand Central hotel
A 17 year old hotel employee, Effie Coatney, was found dead in her bed at 6 am. A letter to her parents written the previous night claimed she was tired of life after suspicions she took a gold watch. A forged order had bought twenty four grains of morphine on an illicit bottle, found this morning.
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Effie Coatney
Eurehe Springs
Ari
Orth
Effie Contney
Grand Central Hotel
Princess Louise Declared Sane After Physician Visit
Rome Oct 10 Dr Bossi the alienist visited Princess Louise of Saxe Coburg and reports no trace of insanity as alleged for restraining her. He notes violence marks on the princess body but finds no mental illness fitting confinement.
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Rome
Bossi
Louise of
Saxe-Coburg
Pringeas
Savage Grand Opera Coming to Davenport in April
Henry W Savage announces his English Grand Opera company and orchestra will tour this season, with Davenport among the two night engagements April 25 and 26. The troupe features American voice principals, including sopranos Gertrude Bennyson, Jean Laas Brooks, Rita Newman, Rita Harrington, and a strong lineup of tenors, baritones, conductors, with Elliott Schenck leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great English Grand Opera Company
Davenport
Savage
Ale Ihotel
Savage English Grand Opera Company
Gertrude Bennyson
Jean Laas Brooks
Kate Sherwood
Marton Vel
Rita Newman
Rita Harrington
Tenn
Knox Delivers Hard Knock To Augustana
Knox defeated Augustana 15 to 4 in a Saturday game. Knox used speed to outpace the heavier Augustana players, as Rock Island’s team fought hard but fell behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Augustana
Augustian College
Galesburg Literary College
Iwitter
Agustina
Rock Island College
Oakland miller Frazier faces $5000 damages suit
Movot Pleasant reported that A G Frazier of Oakland will sue for $5000 damages for false imprisonment and defaming his character after being charged with larceny of fifty bushels of wheat The grand jury rejected the charge yesterday and no indictment was entered Deal decided to pursue the suit upon learning of the grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
A. G. Frazier
Eutr
Notes Cancelled By Death Of Golden Rule Jones
Toledo report of appraisers shows after Jones death 200 notes indorsed by the mayor were destroyed per his wishes. He backed delinquents from $5 to $5,000 and reportedly donated about $100,000 yearly to outside charities. One personal check for $56,000 was given. Estate valued at about $300,000, down from $1,000,000 seven years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Jones
Nlue
Pool tournament entries list for nations event in St Louis
The pool tournament entries for the nations event in St Louis include Alfredo Da Oro and Grant Eby of New York Jerome R Kengh of Buffalo W H Clearwater of Pittsburg Frank Sherman of Washington Charles Weston Albany N B WH Brumby Marietta Ga and Thomas Hueston St Louis.
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St. Louis
Alfredo da Oro
Grant Eby
New York
Jerome R. Kengh
Buffalo
W. H. Clearwater
Pittsburg
Frank Sherman
Washington
Charles Weston
Albany
Brumby
Marietta Ga
Thomas Hueston
Pope Receives Archbishop Agus Before Philippine Mission
Rome reports the pope met Archbishop Agus apostolic delegate to the Philippines in private audience. He received fast instructions and recommendations on Catholic questions to be settled at Manila before Agus departs for his Philippine mission.
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Rome
Agus
Philippines
Manila
Was Caught Stealing Corn Ute. St. Oct 10 Farm Steal Case
EB Gooch armed with a shotgun guarded a corn field and escorted Henry Bebensee to a farmhouse near the field. Bebensee was fined ten dollars by Justice Cumming for stealing corn. His father in law Henry Anderson was also fined. Bebensee, a head bartender for John Menhinock, is described as a well known local.
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Ute
EB Gooch
Henry Bebensee
Farmer’s
Tui
Bebensee
Justice Cumming
Henry Anderson
Aso
Gooek
Bebessee
Bebcusco
John Menhinock
Anderson
Newspaper man assaulted after wire walking act arrest follows
Lee Mitchell city editor of the morning paper was assaulted on Sixth and Main streets by Jay Tumelty after a dispute over Tumelty’s mention in the water city. Tumelty was arrested and released on a $30 bond to appear later in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keglark
Devonpore
Lee Mitchell
Jay Tumelty
Sixth Ann
Mitchell
Wate
Suing Millionaire St Louis Husband for Divorce
Grace Leathe, wife of Samuel H Leathe a leading St Louis real estate taxpayer, sues for divorce and alimony alleging abuse threats and denial of money. She claims he cursed her struck her and threatened to throw her out of the home while he authorized merchants to deny her credit. The couple separated January 7 and lived apart after October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Hac
St Lows
Grace &, Leathe
Samuel H. Leathe
Leathe
Shu
Bt. Loris
Bia
Washington Avenue
Low Rates to the Southwest for One Way Tickets
Low rates to the Southwest offer $1000 for one way tickets to any point in Oklahoma or Indian Territory and many points in Kansas. Also reduced fares to Texas and New Mexico. Tickets are second class and will be on sale Oct 4 and 18. Ask the ticket agent for complete information or address A Mile R, GeoPass Agent, Chicago, B. L. Hunrichs, Commercial Agent, Davenport.
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Oklahoma
Indian Terrtory
Kansas
Texas
New Mexico
Colntiat
Campleta
Caicago
B. L
Hunrichs
Commercial Agt
Davenport
Icheeraw BASKETS Hired With Fresh Strawberries
Advertisement notes INDIVIDUAL Icheeraw BASKETS hiring party treats with fresh strawberries. Mentions Krall's Ice Cream Fancy Cakes Rich Pastry Tavely Tarts Cheesa Sticks Layer Cakes Salted Almonds as selections for receptions.
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Krall
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