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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1904

Page

8

Annual Meeting of Grace Cathedral Choir Guild

The Grace Cathedral Choir Guild held its annual meeting and election in Davenport. Mrs. T. C. Swiney was elected temporary chairman. Mrs. Swiney later became president and Carl Taylor of Rock Island was secretary treasurer. The guild plans a Persian Garden presentation, likely late November, to raise funds. Guests included Am and Mrs. William Butterworth, J. D. Cady, and many Davenport, Moline, and Rock Island residents.

Grice Galactical Las R Lee Bai Mali Street Davenport Carrie Hoyt Harlan T. C. Swiney Carl Taylor Rock Island Guild Omar Kyuaus Gut Mile Hait Offcers T. C. Swinex Carlwarter

MISS HILDA WRETMAN WEDS REV R JOHNSON IN Moline

Miss Hilda Wretman of Moline married Rev R Johnson of Brainard Minnesota in a home ceremony at the Wretman residence 1123 Twelfth avenue. The Rev Oxeur Johnson officiated with Miss Sadie Zetterwan playing Lohengrin and Miss Florence Lindgren singing I Love You. The bride's attendant was Lydia Wretman and the groom's attendant Roben Wretman. The bride has worked for Chicago Drug & Chemical Co for six years and the groom is a traveling missionary with the Northwestern Mission based in Minneapolis formerly employed at the Moline Wagon Company. They will reside in Brainard Indiana.

Tri-City Propic Hilda Wretman Moline R. Johnnyon Brainard Mino Dide J. A. Wretmin Twelfth Avenue Oxeur Johnson Montana Lohungrin Sadie Zetterwan Plorence Lindgren Lou Mies Lydia Wretman Madleon Wis Roeben. Wretman

Skinner Couple Entertain at Luncheon After Play

Mayor and Mrs. C. P. Skinner of Mo entertained at a luncheon at the Hocksland club following a performance of The Runaways at the Utiels theater. Table decor featured American beauties and Malden fern arrangements.

C. P. Skinner Hocksland Club Utiels Theater

Meeting of Moline Daughters of King Officers

A meeting of the King's Daughters officers in Moline reviewed three months of work and discussed pins for the year. Augusta Jones and Mrs. A. T. Foster reported rising demand for the visiting nurse services, with cooperation from the city hospital and Woman's Hospital association praised. The group appealed for donations or loans of a wheeled chair to aid chairbound patients.

King’s Daughters F. W. Gould Moline Wernes Dey Augusta Jones A. T. Foster C. BR. Hull Gould City Hospital Woman's Hospital Association

Etude Club of Davenport Holds Regular Meeting

The Etude Club of Davenport met yesterday at Miss Preidtt Schricker’s Clay Street home. Members performed a prom program with selections by Miss Dora Thode and Vera Violeta, and noted participants including Mrs George Quenyt Bolooc and Miss Fay Warren. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Frank Hetzel’s home in Normedua.

Etuds Club Davenpork Ree Cerey Wenzel Wy Coban Daney Hoffmant Vooul Dora Thode Rho’. Vera Violeta AMT Helinnd Riis Frank” Hetzel Petesee Wees Dehigosat Fay Warren Misk Nettie Rensnn Miss Brontog Frank Hetzel

Bethlehem Church forms new society the Dorcas Society

A new Dorcas Society was organized this week at Bethlehem Congregational Church. Meetings will be held every Wednesday at 2 PM. Officers include President Mrs. B, Vice President Mrs. E L Pyle, Secretary Mrs. J H Wilson, Treasurer Mrs. B L Meacham. Committees and members listed with several women named.

Bethlehem Congregational Church Doreas Society Mra Presidh EL. BD Pyle Bra J. HE Wilson Ilas BL. Meacham Mary Bannis Agnes Randolph C. Weir Jacob Waspi Chambern Gadd Willet Jenule

Mrs Bet Raphael Hosts Loretta Cordoza Tea

Mrs Bet Raphael entertained about eighteen young ladies at 804 Perry Street Davenport for guest Loretta Cordoza of St Paul Minn. Afternoon featured guessing contests and doll dressing, with Miss Fanalo Fleisehman winning for best dressed pipe and Miss Marie Cronk Wis for press. Entertainment by Miss Cardoza and Miss Myr of Rock Island, followed by refreshments.

Bet Raphael Perry Street Davenport Misa Loretta Cordozt St. Paul Minn Pines Fanalo Fleisehman Marie Cronk Wis Cardoza Myr ‘Ear Rock Island

Stunt Club Organized At Informal Musical Gathering

An informal gathering at Mr Button's rooms last night led by G W Blanchard and WT Button formed the Stunt Club. A charter and rules committee outlined next meeting plans and strict informality. Charter members signed included L T Button G H Bianchi W F Held and Prof B H.

G. W. Blanchard Button Messrs L. T. Button G. H. Bianchani W. F. Held Prof

Marriage of Miss Messer and L L Waggoner

A wedding was held at the St Pauls Lutheran church with Rev W H Blanche uniting Miss Henrysite B Lesser and Laurent L Waggoner. The couple, living near Blue Grass, planned to reside on the Wasyones homestead after a trip to St Louis.

WY. H. Blanche St. Paul’s Molino Blue Grass Jond Enport Ad St. Louis Wasyones Homestead

Theta Literary Society Tonight Meeting Highlights

The Theta Literary Society hosts its regular meeting this evening with an extemporaneous speech by Worrell Dow, a debate on school timing, violin solo by Wieler Stiebolt, and a recitation by Bre Best Peters. Arthur Lose, Beth Beat, John Lillis, and Macy Guy form the debate teams.

Theta Literary Society Worrell Dow Arthur Lose Beth Beat John Lillis Macy Guy Wieler Stiébolt Brebest Peters

Program for Opening Sunday Concert at Turner Grand Opera House

The opening concert on Sunday October 16 at Turner Grand Opera House features a program arranged by Ernst Otto. Selections include Marches and Overture by Wilhelm Toll, Rogelia Waltz, Grand Selection from Mount Torvato, Hungarian National Dances, and works by Holst. Additional pieces listed are The Threatening and selections from Demons.

Iwen Ernst Otto Turner Grand Opera Hhouse Suniay Prince of

Miss Lillian Price to Sing at Unitarian Church

Miss Lillian Price, a young mezzo from Davenport, will sing in the quartet at the Unitarian Church. Her teacher is Mrs Westervele and she studied at St Katharine's. She has appeared with the Grace Cathedral choir and shows a remarkable voice for her age.

Lomae Cola Bifis Davenport Wester Yell Price St. Katharine’s Westervele Grace Cathedral

Babies Friendly Society Met Yesterday Afternoon

The Babies' Friendly Society gathered at Mrs. W. D. Middleton's Davenport home on Ripley Street for an afternoon meeting. A large, encouraging attendance heard that the year’s work begins under auspicious circumstances, as the group aims to aid children in need and welcomes donations. Mrs. C. R. Holcombe of Oak Lane provided a moral selection for the entertainment.

Babies’ Frendly Society W. D. Middleton Ripley Street Davenport C. R. Holcombe Oak Lane Ladies Aid Society of the Spring Street Hermann Kuhner

K L W Club Opens Armory Hall This Winter

The K L W club of Davenport will open Armory hall for a series of dances this winter starting October 10 and continuing every Thursday evening through the season. The hall will be upgraded with new doors and electrical fixtures. Bleauer Orchestra will provide six pieces for the music.

K. Li. W. Chil Davenport Armory Hall Holt Aerles Bleuers Orchestra

Marc Lagen to Sing in Recital at Library Hall

Du Duque tenor Marc Lagen will give a Thursday afternoon recital at Library Hall on October 20 at 3 o'clock. The event, under St Margaret's guild of Grace evangelical, draws attention for his past success and favorable notices.

Mare. Lagen du Duque Library Bull St. Mar-garet Guild of Grace Enthvedal Tagen Davenport Mary Antering

Mrs W H Martin Entertaining For Miss Perrin

Mrs W H Martin of Davenport entertained a group of ladies this afternoon to meet Miss Myra B Perrin of Chicago.

W.H. Martin Miss Perrin W. H. Martin East Seventh Street Davenport Myra B. Perrin Chicago

Miss Perrin Performs Dancing Exhibition in Davenport

Miss Perrin, an exquisite dancer, plans a Davenport performance this afternoon to entertain the audience with a dancing exhibition. Miss Janet Charshery will then give a vocal selection.

Perrin Davenport Janet Charshery

Sewing School of Industrial Relief Tomorrow

The Sewing school of An Industrial Relief association will meet tomorrow at Industrial Home, Sista street, Davenport. The first meeting of the year found a lack of teachers, and residents of Davenport are urged to join and volunteer their services to assist in sewing activities.

Sista Street Davenport

Rose Maiden at Library Hall Tuesday Evening

One of the near future musical events is the envegta cn called Rose Maiden to be given as Library Hall Tuesday evening Oct. 18 under the direction of Mr. Ernst Houer Brown.

Ernst Houer Brown

Davenport Social Roundup at Dinner and Visits

Davenport society notes a sequence of dinners and visits as families from Moline, Davenport, and surrounding towns entertain and travel. Guests include Mrs. GC Grimes of Davenport hosting in honor of Mr and Mrs S M Hill of Alborme Texas, plus several local residents visiting St Louis and Chicago for fairs and family events. The Davenport High School seniors plan a Gypsy party and church and fraternal groups hold gatherings at homes across Davenport and Molines.

GC. B. Grimes Davenport Dlangr Onting Glub 5. M. Hill Aleborne, Tex

Rival political swings shape county congressional contest

The Rock Island Mercer Henderson Warren McDonough and Hanes counties jury will hear the congressional contest at Macuind Monday. Members include Rock Island E E Parmenter Mercer WFT Church Henderson R F Robingon McDonaugh Wilam Prankin Hancock J H Willams. Of six judges five are Republicans and one Democrat Judge J H Winns of Hancock county is the Democrat.

Rock Island Mercer Henders Warren McDonough Hanes Rock E._ Ee Parmenter Church Henderson R. F Robingon McDonaugh Wilam Prankin Hancock J. H. Willams J. H. Winns Hancock Enminty

Y A M Bruner to Speak at Reel Island Boys Meeting

Thwis railroad official and M C A secretary Bruner will deliver an address at the Reel Island boys gathering on Sunday afternoon.

A. M. Bruner Stife Thwis Railroad M.C. A Reel Island Boys

Turn Allemagne Jubilee Committee Appointed for Big Event

The Daven port Torngemeinde held a meeting at Turner hall to appoint the Reuter Jubilee committee and oversee the impending big event for William Reuter, the society’s director. Obvious focus on music, book orders, and expanding membership with new appointees and revisions to the society’s statutes.

Davenport Torngemeinde Assembly Cour Turner Hall Gociety Gustav Donald Henry Volitier Thie Aluch Busines Miess Mieke Recommenda Patel Eal Belimng William Reuter Reuter Turner Gyineres Brockhaus Leipsie Turner Purners Inca Society Duvyenport Turngemein de Ty Kent Gubhater Henry Nabsteitmia Willian C. Heuck Tom Walter Schmidt O. Marre F. Ort Werner Clausen Robert Naeve Frank Fretman George Lehrorder E. Kerker Weitz Postel G. Beunn

Rock Island Briefs Highlight Local Notables and Events

Capt D. WV Wisherdi of Acme Packet Co returns to Rock Island after a south trip for J. Paul Coleren, head of Augstana football, to stay with team. Mrs Harriet M Manville and daughter visit J D Taylor. Arthur C Katke of Seattle arrives for stay with Rochow and Kallke families. W M Rogers sustains severe injury at Rock Island Stair Works. J F Myers attends. Secretary Keyser returns from Richmond. to stay. Milan rally hosted by Republicans with Mozj and Scott speakers. Mine Frevel of Rock Island wins gold medal at International Designers event in Chicago, medal to be shipped from New York.

D. WV. Wisherdi Acme Packet Co Rock Island J. 8 Paul Coléren Roach Augustana Neinaly Harriet M. Manville Guana B. Buck St. Paw J. D. Taylor Reke Island Ang Mere Arthur C. Katike Seattle Wash Bre. C Rochow P.N. Kallke W. M. Rogers Talrty-1st Street Rogers J. F. Myers Keyser M. GC Richmond Republican Party Milan Jy. M. Moz Joh K. Scott Powath Arcane International Association of Deessinikers Chicago United States Europe New York

Professor Watson to Lecture in Rock Island Soon

Revisions show Prof Watson arranging to lecture in Rock Island with a signed pledge by Rev John Hertzig and twelve Davenport citizens. They request another Davenport appearance in English and German on the proceeds from Juggernaut Christian Science Exposed. Proceeds go to Ned Lire Willston Davenport Malting Co Pale Export Bottled Beer advertised.

Wh, Watson Jeorure Rock Stand John Hertzig Davenport Watson Christian Science Exposed Ned Lire Willston

Retail Clerks Dance Night At Redman Armory

Retail Clerks plan the first in a winter dance series at the Redman Armory hall next Tuesday evening. The dances, well attended in past years, feature Qyden's orchestra providing music for all events.

Redman Inl Thantee Armory Hall Qyden

Grand Chief Carman Delivers Fine Address

Grand Chief Carman W. Deans delivered an excellent address to Davenport Enis and the Railway Carmen WUeT at Delon hall. Members praised the speech and the evening was spent in a pleasant manner, honoring the order's traditions.

Davenport Enis Railway Carmen Delon Hall Carman W. GC. Deans Dennis

Proceedings of Rock Island Court Chancery Dismissals and Foreclosures

An itemized court record lists several chancery actions and orders from Rock Island Court. Complainant declines amendment and bill dismissed for want of equity. judgments include vast aid execution. Various receivers appointed, foreclosure orders issued, and default judgments entered against multiple defendants.

Chancery Moling Plow Co Ve Deere & Co Otto

Report of Estate Filed in District Court

The first semi antrust report for Fre da Cordes, executor of H. F. Cardes estate, shows $12,112.43 from stock sale and $2,? funded from old accounts, totaling $13,376.82. Disbursements total $4,194.78, with claims against the estate at $9,077.92. The executrix seeks court permission to pay 50 cents on the dollar of indebtedness.

Freda Cordes H. F. Cardes Executrix Esento Execurix Sks

Fine for Ellen Bentley on disorderly conduct charge

Ellen Bentley, who walks the streets of Roth Island for a living, was reportedly assessed a fine of five dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct. She operated a concert and dance event every Thursday evening at Claus Grath Hall, Davenport Military Band Assembly, Sours, 45 cons.

Ellen Bently Stresta Roth Island Claus Grath Davenport Miliary Band Amessinn Sours

Proposals Sought for Corn and Supplies by Davenport City

Davenport Iowa October 11 1904 proposals will be received by the Police and Streets and Fire Departments for furnishing corn straw hay and bran to city departments for the year starting November 1 1904. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals addressed to L Lindholy chair Police and Street Com and Walter Hals chair Fire Department Davenport Iowa.

Cl. Lindholy Police and Surest Walter Hals Fira Department Davenport Iowa

Gambling houses raided as authorities purge Ardmore city

United States officers arrested 87 white men in Ardmore on gaming charges. Police raided all gambling houses, removing paraphernalia into the streets as anti gambling moves continue to be enforced in the southern district.

Ardmore

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