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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
8
A fragment notes Mrs Mary Juitchwck is expected to visit Galesboro for an event or meeting. Details are limited and the report appears as a brief local notice without dates or other participants.
The Babies' Friendly society hosts a charity meeting at 2 pm with Mrs W B Middleton on Ripley street Davenport. The group makes layettes and outfits for babies and seeks new members to strengthen the society led by President Mrs George Doynton and other officers.
Residents attended the Club of Eighty Nine meeting at Grand Avenue and House Street in Davenport. Talks covered aging and pilgrim stories, with papers by Mrs. Ellen Tueth Ryso and Mrs. Thomas Thompson. upcoming event set for Oct 25 with Mrs Sue Phivaipson.
Louis Silberstein and Bella Bun achoh married at 8 o clock last night at the bride’s parents home 810 Perry street Rabbi Finesthyiber officiated The couple will reside at 218% West Secon Street Friends in Davenport congratulate the couple and note Silberstein’s business success with Silberstein Brothers and Bun achoh’s many admired traits.
The Alpha Literary Society of Edwards Church Davenport met in the parish parlors with no special program, discussing business and plans for the year. The next meeting on Oct 24 features a debate on whether the United States government is justified in harboring the Russian cruiser Lena, with members listed as speakers.
The Wisconsin state federation of women's clubs plans to admit men and mixed clubs under a new constitution to be adopted next month in Danville. Literary, artistic, scientific, educational, or sociological clubs may join, as may any organization of men and women. Labor unions may apply under sociological and men are welcomed with credentials from men’s organizations.
The Davenport Kindergartners met Monday afternoon at Mrs R P Redfield’s home on Rock Island street. President Mrs A C Staffer was absent. Miss Morgan’s cooking lessons are planned for November 5 or 7. An event featuring Mrs Herman Heesch and Mrs Peters with a musical program is set for Friday evening at 1419 Arlington. West End Mothers club with the Kindergarten Association announced Oct 24 at Guildhall. A committee will assist with refreshments. Miss Alice Robinson from School No. 13 reviewed district work, noting 35 children enrolled and a need for more help.
Miss Rebecca Taylor hosted the Christian Endeavor society of the Second Presbyterian Church at her home on East Fourteenth Street Davenport. The program began with a business session, followed by a general time and a fun game named menagerie. Refreshments were served. the next meeting is planned for the second Tuesday in November.
Miss Elsie Vosbourgh and Albert Huneke, both of Hillsdale, were married Monday evening at the bride's mother's home 806 Forty-fourth street Roth Island. Rev B W Thaipson officiated. The bride, a popular Hillsdale teacher, and the groom, a prosperous hardware merchant, were announced as new spouses.
Mr Gill and Mrs Long Samuelson of Eighth Street Moline were surprised during a tenth wedding anniversary celebration by friends. The night featured a card diversion followed by a bountiful supper with twenty five toppers present.
The Music Lovers club met at Mrs. W D Middleton’s Ripley street Davenport home. They discussed American National Hymns and "hymnology" with a spirited, well attended meeting and a lively program.
About twelve friends of Mr Adelbert Tepe the popular druggist surprised him last evening at his home at 180 West Fifteenth street Devonport. The occasion was his birthday anniversary and the evening was spent sociably with refreshments served.
Gessie Oril of Davenport hosted a gathering at a neighbor's home last evening. Friends arrived for an evening of games and music before a surprise event at her place in Gul. Refreshments were served during the gathering.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church met last evening with Miss Lillie Flick at 4319 West Levy enmh street, Davenwort. After orderly business, the members enjoyed a pleasant fellowship with refreshments served.
Mr. Joseph Rosenfield of Rock Celana left yesterday for Chicago on business. Mr. Flora Rasborough of Moline is visiting friends in Chicago. Mr. George Reathy of Mivenport is on a business trip to Wisconsin. Mrs. M. Watkins of Rock Tstatdl and others are noted as visiting or traveling.
Gilbert, jailed for the murder of his wife and four children in Clay County Kansas, hid in a cow mine last Saturday and evaded discovery for six days. He was found dying in an abandoned area yesterday evening and died shortly after surfacing. The case suggests possible dementia and a belief in an escape flow.
Ravenna Ohio reports final payment of six hundred sixty eight dollars to Mrs Lydia Lord Davis of Oberlin for the death of Rev Francis W Davis a Congregational missionary beheaded by the Boxers in summer 1900. Final papers arrived from Washington via Probate Judge David L Rockwell in Ravenna.
Muskogee Oklahoma area reports a native land sale rule change. A $1.50 posting fee now applies to Creek citizens who wish to list lands for sale. The new policy allows exemptions if a claimant cannot raise the money and their land may go unposted.
Guthrie Oklahoma reports broom corn growers may realize about 1,925,000 dollars from a 200,000 acre crop. Estimated yield about 39,000 tons at 59 dollars per ton, with last spring’s price around 16 dollars. Market depreciation has occurred but growers expect prices to recover, forecasting a 10 percent larger crop next year.
Clarksville Tennessee reports farmers in the Clarksville dark tobacco belt forming a protective association to push for higher prices. Speakers including P. Ewing of Hopkinsville urged unity as districts plan temporary leaders and Saturday meetings to elect county and county-wide chairs and push the plan across the district.
Jefferson City Mo Governor Dockery granted a pardon to Whligun Pittman of Greene County who had been sent to the penitentiary to serve fifty years for murder. Pittman murdered his sweetheart and attempted to end his own life in Springfield about two years ago. He began serving in April 1903 at the state penitentiary.
Davenport pastor Rev A M Judy is listed to address the annual Iowa Association meeting in Decorah and Unicarkus. The conference opened with ministerial talks and a service led by Rev Backus, secretary of the Western Unitarian conference, as papers and sessions planned for today and tomorrow.
Ladies of the Maccabees hold initial meeting at Redmen hall with attendees from Capital City and Indianapolis. Plans for a November bazaar are discussed, date to be set once Redron Hath is secured. An annual party by the Wye on Over is noted, with further details at Mrs Fowler’s address.
Columbus Ohio October 12 Peter Bells showman who died last week left his estate to his daughter Florenne McCroe Sells. A total of five thousand dollar shares worth fifteen thousand nine dollars are bequeathed to his three sisters Hans and West Rachel Colby and Ament Holt.
Cincinnati physicians prepare specimens after Mrs. Denison’s transfer to St. St. Mercy hospital. A medical ambulance crew reports to St. Take’s hospital as part of a routine night shift. Det. 19 notes all doctors in the area are involved, with Drs. Inke and Wolfstein of Cincinnati named as chief speakers at a formal banquet in the new building.
The article reports on a military championship with private soldiers and officers competing for top honors. It notes a 87 total score, mentions individuals including a presidential figure, and lists nine additional cash prizes alongside the main title.
Portland news notes the Lewis and Clark exposition inviting ten nations to participate in the approaching fair. Report mentions the thirty six nations at St Louis and highlights the United States government role in the Pacific coast exposition.
Miss Ett Butterfield of Venus dies from a gasoline fumes explosion in a room left uncorked. She was the daughter of Meated Ay Hlioh Butterfield. The incident occurred as she entered the room and accidentally stepped on the remains of an open can.
Multiple obituaries report funeral services held for Terman Damms James Kang Mary Kin Stanton John B Whitney Marie, with interments at City cemetery St Marguerite's Queenos, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and other local cemeteries. Services were conducted at homes and churches by priests and civic groups.
An indictment accuses a Syrian man of killing 1Hamilom G and Ali Salaman Kapoor during a feud in the Lirmiton schoolhouse yard. The suspect's companions S Masook and Hamad Haz face no charges but are held as witnesses. The case surfaced in Butler county fraud jars as last evening details emerged.
A vintage editorial argues modern female behavior at dances harms social harmony. It warns against late arrivals, ignoring partners, and vanity, urging women to avoid jealousy, fatigue, and indiscreet chatter to preserve courtship decorum.
Bank runs in Canton were prompted by rumors affecting the Austman company. Officials report a loss of about 73,000 dollars as credibility collapsed and creditors were paid promptly. The bank paper notes an incident linked to the Airiman company, with an estimated loss of 15 thousand dollars.
A Winnipeg fire rumble described as raging destroys several buildings including a hotel and the Great Northwest Telegraph office. The report notes widespread damage and ongoing blazes as authorities battle the flames.
Governor Bailey issues a conditional pardon for Thomas Kirby of Perry, jailed since 1901 for second degree murder in the death of G. A. Boley after Kirby claimed Boley raped his daughter. A Jefferson county petition supported the clemency.
Public notice announces commissioners appointed by Davenport City Council will meet on Wednesday October 26 at 2 p.m. to assess damages from the city street appropriation in Scott County Iowa. The meeting will inspect the described parcel and hear objections or claims from affected landowners and interested parties. The notice lists officials Cutter, Martin, Jacob Nabster and Davenport Iowa.
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