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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1904

Page

8

Theta Society of Davenport High Elects Officers

The annual meeting and election of officers of the Theta literary society at Davenport High School was held at Harold Ochs residence. Officers elected include President Walter Vass, Vice President Bessie Guy, treasurer Worzel Dow, censor Ernest Peters, and editor John Walsh, with Beth Heath assisting on the class paper.

Tin Theta Society Davenport High School Harold Ochs Percy Street Davenport Theta Wortel Dow Bechade Wee Arthur Lasko Beth Heath John Lillis Mary Guy Ernest Peters Walter Vass Bessie Guy Pere Tacy Maris Namsey Reasurer Worzel Dow Cepsor Mrx Tohn Walsh Misa Beth Heath Azslstait

Social for Kinder Garten Association Highlights Davenport Event

A well attended Davenport fundraiser hosted by Mrs. Herman Heesch and Mrs. W Peters featured a varied program and refreshments. Talks on kindergarten work engaged attendees while games and a nose-guessing contest amused guests, with Mrs Louis Black winning the prize.

Davenport Kindergarten Association Herman Heesch W. Peters Arlington Avenue Davenport C. BR Louis Black

Dorcas Society Elects Officers for the Year

Officers elected at a Molice Dorcas society meeting include President Mrs. W. C. Bannett, Vice President Mrs. AM Beal, and Secretary Mr. Trent Hall. Members and guests are noted traveling and attending events in Rock Island, Moline, Davenport, and nearby towns. travelers head to St Louis and Pawtucket fairs, weddings, concerts, dances, and church activities are also mentioned.

Dorcas Society of Molice W. C. Bennett W. C. Bannett Mra AM. Beal Trent Hall

Davenport Club Social Details and Halloween Plans

Miss Emm Neuman delivered an instructive paper on The Settlement of New York as Davenport society gathered at Ferry street home of Miss Hertha Emel. A child Halloween party for attendees under five began plans for October 29 with refreshments and social hour following.

Marie Groak Ferry Street Davenport Emm Neuman New York Hertha Emel Nohody

Officers of the Treeman On Club Elected in Rock Island

The Christmas presence of the Treeman on Club of Rock Island will be given Monday evening December 26. Officers chosen at a recent meeting include President Miss Gertrude Don Secretary Miss Luella Stoddard and Treasurer Miss Josephine Whistler.

Dmanon Club Rock Island Yous Peapit Gertrude Don Luella Stoddard Josephine Whistler

Mrs Frazer Hosts Cinch Party for Birthday

About thirty five friends gathered Thursday afternoon at 1924 Fifteenth street in Moline to celebrate Mrs Charlee Frazer's birthday. They played cinch and the high score honors went to Mrs Smith.

Charlee Frazer Fifteenth Street Moline Smith

Phoenix Temple Card Party Draws Large Attendees

Ruth Bone Sisters No 21 hosted a card party at Columbian Hall last night with a large crowd. Nine tables played progressive cinch, followed by refreshments and dancing. Winners included First Lady prize Oyathht Viler, Gentlemen’s prize Henry, Consolation prize Mrs H L Wilkins, and Consolation prize W Beleashy.

Phoenis Templt Ruthbone Phigen Vilerius Henry Peige H. L. Wilkins Sprong Gelil Mass Geulenca

Dr and Mrs Crawford Celebrate Their Twentieth Anniversary

Dr and Mrs J P Crawford host a belated celebration at their Davenport home on Pliwepth Street marking twenty years of marriage. Guests recall the wedding and enjoy an elegant dinner with attendees including J E Crawford of Cedar Rapids, who was away.

Prank TH Gladstown T. R. Sawyer Grand Rapids J. P. Crawford Pliwepth Street Davenport Dudiers J! E, Crawford Cedar Rapids

Farewell Reception Planned for Pastor Thompson at St Johns

The women of St Johns church host a farewell reception for the Rev and Mrs Fayette L Thompson as they leave next week for Mingetpols where Dr Thompson takes a new charge at Humnepin Avenue church. The event honors the pastor who for three years has guided the congregation.

St. John’s Church Fayette L. Thompson Mingetpols Thompson Humnepin Avenue Church Alsulfe

Thimble Bee of the General Geddes Circle

Mrs A C Neilson hosted a Thimble Bee for the General Geddes Circle Ladies of the G A R at her North Street Davenport home yesterday. About twenty ladies attended and worked on needlework while enjoying refreshments. The next circle meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon at Memorial hall.

Mra. A

St Katharine’s Guild Hosts Record Tea at Davison Home

The St Katharine's Guild of Trinity church Davenport held the most successful tea yesterday at Miss Katharine Davison's Prospect Terrace home. From 3 20 to 6 o'clock the Davison rooms were crowded as a bevy of young ladies served guests.

St. Katharine’s Guild of Trinity Church Davenport Misa Katharine Davison Davison

Jolly Cinch Club Hosts Meeting at Hageboeck Home

The Jolly Cinch club met yesterday at 129 West Eleventh Street in Davenport with Mrs A L Hageboeck hosting. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs W Mueller Mire G P Mier and Mrs Peter Finddswig followed by an elegant course dinner.

Cinch A L. Hageboeck West Eleventh Street Daveenport W. Mueller Mire. G. P. Mier Peter Finddswig

Odd Fellows Delegates and Dances At Local Lodge

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows appoints Mr Silbeveria as delegate with Mrs Silberstens representing Rebectus. they plan to be away about a week. The Mystic Veil No 24 plans a social at Hibernian Hall with dances popular among fraternal groups. Davenport BYM club hosts a dance series at Eberman Hall with Gribba's orchestra providing music.

Bon Ton Club Northwest aDvenport Turner Hell Bon Tons el! Present Grathe Independent Order of Odd Fellows Silbeveria Odd Fellows Silberstens Hibernian Tet Grabbe BY. M. Club Davenport Ehbernan Gribba B. Mu. l

Jerman Keater Passes After City Growth Pioneer Life

Jerman Keater, a longtime Moline benefactor who helped settle the area and supported its street railway and lumber industries, died recently in Pennsylvania. Born November 2, 1822, he lived in New York and Danham, married Mary Baldwin, then Sarah Yelverton, leaving four children. He aided Moline’s 19th century development and remained active in Republican politics.

Keater Thor Bain Reuter Casino Hamlin Enuuty South Dekota Keytor Reytor Gasilewauri Utr Keatur Dakota B. B Atuline Molise South Dakota Neal Aly Moline Daintiy Maline New York Dela Iaire Mr. Seater Danham Green County Misa Mary Baldwin Samuel J. Bengamin Mraderick W Edward B Pennsylvania Sarah

Bucidens Arnica Salve Ad Claims Quick Cures

An old advertisement touts Bucidens Arnica Salve as the best remedy for buros sores bruises cuts boils tears and eruptions. It promises satisfaction and lists Frank Nadler as the druggist selling the 25 cent salve.

Thor Frank Nadler

Charred Bodies Recovered at Avery Farm Tragedy

Sioux City reports Florence Avery eight and Louis Avery four perished in a barn fire sparked by a dropped lantern. The incident occurred at the Avery farm east of Sioux City. A double funeral was held, and the father was described as nearly crazy, threatening to desert the family.

Sioux City Florence Avery Louis Avery Frea Avery Avery Farm

Tecumseh Tribe Adopts New Constitution For Great Council

Tecumseh tribe of the Red Men held a regular meeting in Red Mere hall where four candidates were conducted for chief. A new constitution for the Great Council of Iowa was adopted, prohibiting professional gamblers and liquor dealers, with a practical election system modeled after the federal government. Officials named include Great Sachem John Dineen and Great Des Moines delegates, as a committee drew up by laws conforming to the new charter.

Red Mere Hall Davenpor Mitines Usyal Pla Latgomareing Davenport Burlington Great Council Great Coun Iowa W Ak Mates J. Ball Cedar Tepide J. C. Staley Dex Maines Ghe Great Council of Triles Curder Great Coune Great Board of Appeals Council of Ows Des Moines John Dineen Siouxity Sagamore R. G. Priebe Eagaware Wv. Wheeler Delcon J. M. Knight Dea Moines F. A. Day Wr. Lampkin Fort Dodge Great Council of the United States W. L. Allen Pella Lagomarcingot Burlingtan Joe Misbach Aigons W.J . Kelfer W. Tt. Maines Louis Kuehl A. Clayton J. GC. Emenstorfer H.W. Schroeder W. R. Maines

Weight loss claim promises easy gains without effort

A whispered pitch from Iowa cites drastic body measurements reduced rapidly by a guaranteed safe method without exercise or dieting. The note asks for a stamped addressed reply and is signed by Rev. J. Homan from Cellar Raplis, care The Helping Hand League of America.

Rev. J Homan Cellar Raplis Iowa The Helping Hand League of America

Grinnell Burglary Targets Connette’s Residence

A burglary at Connette’s Grinnell residence resulted in the theft of valuables. Police are investigating the break in and reviewing security footage and nearby witnesses for clues. No injuries were reported, and no suspects have been named at this time.

Football games today shuffle tense title races in West

The schedule lists Davenporterd Hirst Lowe Cigagy as a key match and Marehatl Hebd vs Alwyn shaping the title picture. Weathered by unsettled form, several games aim to settle standings across Midwest venues with Northwestern Evans ton Michigan Ohio State and Wisconsin Notve groupings highlighted among many matchups.

West Alwyn Cuiesge Seigun Chicago

Local Church Services and Upcoming Ceremonies

Davenport area churches announce morning and evening services across multiple denominations. First Church of Christ and Central Presbyterian list sermons and Sunday school times, with special musical offerings and guest speakers noted. A mix of Episcopalian, Unitarian, Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian congregations provide youth meetings and catechetical programs, including sacraments, prayer services, and organ recitals.

Terial Syret Wreante Binday School First Church of Christ Dunier Lena Sy Central Presbyterian Wm. Torrance di Twister Wigan Tad Young Vropie Re B Williams Nell 5Th Cslorar's Househall Epworth League D. McNavy Ala Hott Broadway Preghyerlam W.S. Mayas D. B Raster Young People's Association G. C Blakslee Vhce Trinity Episcopal Church Brady Streets G. DeWue Dowlieg Trinity Chirds Schumann Vercense Wph Kinder Tntermeésao Collauris Paaturakt Wiley Largo D. Whitney Handel

Blind Texan’s Crime Shocks Plano Family Tragedy

In Plano Texas on October 15 William Cochran a blind man separated from his wife for six weeks went to his father in law’s home and stabbed his wife to death with a dirk He then killed his mother in law Mrs Janes Shelton 73 and shot himself The wife and mother in law were horribly cut The event ends in a suicide with a grim family massacre.

Plano Texas Wiliam Cochran Janes Shelton

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