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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1904

Page

8

Etiquette of the Visiting Card in Society Life

In Davenport Rock Island and Moline the article outlines dining and luncheon call etiquette for women, noting fewer obligatory calls as seasons change. It covers leaving cards for family members, after-dinner expectations, and the proper conduct when guests accompany a hostess, plus a festival program summary and a note on sociable hospitality observed during a visit to Moline.

Susith Lancheon Colis Von Wecom

Marc Lagen Recital at Library Hall Davenport

Recital Thursday afternoon at Library hall Davenport under St Margaret's Grace cathedral sponsorship. Tickets selling well. audience hopes rise for a successful performance as Marc Lagen gains rapid local and growing national fame with requests like performing The Messiah in Cincinnati.

Marc Lagen Library Hall Davenport St. Margaret's Guilt of Grace Cathedral Antil Cincinnati

Chaminade Club Opens Season With Mrs Garstang Hostess

Chaminade club met at Mrs Frank Garstang’s Davenport home to open the season. Officers were re-elected. Miss Frieda Meisner and Miss Alma Toll to host next meeting at 212 Hurrel Street. Program listed with members and readings.

Ara Frank Garstang Chaminade Club West Second Eirret Davenport Meinners Frieda Meistiec Civ Alma Toll Will Eniactain Hurels Street Sutterfly Leeborek Ella Ralifsi Brontide Ties Seaesne Sohiottehi—Tane Joelster Gries Frank Gurstagt Haberater Emil Meckleburg Bean Mims Lada Fall Mra Will Bowman Scerstaty Frank Garter

Farewell Party for Mrs. Harriet Thompson

A farewell gathering for Mrs. Harriet Thompson was held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Herbert on Twenty fourth avenue Marine Mire. Friends attended and shared refreshments in a simple send off.

Harriet Thompson Birs Herbert Milter Twenty-fourth Avenue Marine

Golden Rule Club Meeting Sat Afternoon

The Golden Rule Club of Moline, a Moode Padan Sunday school group, met Saturday afternoon with little Miss Gladys Newton at her home on Fifteenth Avenue for a July tune gathering.

Golden Tule Moline Gladys Newton Fifteenth Avenue Golden Rule Sn Moode Padan

Mrs. George Huntoon Hosts Thistle Party For Nieces

Mrs George HB Huntoon of Moline entertained numerous young ladies Friday afternoon with an ace thistle party in honor of her two California nieces who are visiting. Guests enjoyed a lively afternoon as the youngsters busied themselves and light refreshments followed.

George HB Huntoon Moline California

East End Athletic Club Supper Entertainment

Miss Ada Pruessing delightfully entertained the East End Athletic Club of Moline at a Saturday evening supper. The repast was delicious and the table was prettily decorated with cut flowers and greenery.

Ada’ Pruessing East End Athletic Club Moline

Pleasant Reception for Department President in City

One of the most pleasant receptions for Virginia Meline, department president of the omlér, was held by the General Redmas Circle of the Ladies of the A. R. of Meline. The hall was tastefully decorated with flowers, dogs and patriotic bunting during her official inspection Friday.

Redmas Cirele A. R. of Meline Virginia Meline Omlér

The Rose Maiden at Library Hall Tomorrow

The Rose Maiden cantata will be presented tomorrow evening at Library Hall in Davenport directed by Ernest Homer Brown with Mrs Emory Reading as accompanist. The plot follows a flower fairy queen who seeks love, becomes Rose Blossom, and meets trials before a hopeful, tragic romance with a forester. A long roster lists soloists and participants with many local names.

Norrow Library Hall Davenport Fats Ernest Homer Brown Emory Reading Rose Blossom

Ellery's Band Performs Two Concerts at Burtis

Ellery's band plays two Davenport concerts at Burtis with a varied program including overtures, arias, and solos by Palmi, Natali, and Rozanne. Enthusiastic crowds expected. performers include soprano and tenor soloists in a late afternoon and evening recital.

Ellery Burtis Buris Sle Décio Alda Alt Tiv Eharne Signoxl Palmt Bi Nutail Plantae Rozanne Maidy Verdi Alr Sigiori Palma di Natali Rueaue Finile Siguerk Rositio

Davenporters Present At Muscatine Rally

Davenport residents attended a Muscatine gathering with Mis¢ley Toe and friends traveling on the Duws ton special to 598 Climer street. After a social evening, they returned home on the 27:30 special, hoping for another rally. Participants included Ora Willets, Hentzelman, Blanche Lewis, Tannie Willets, Edna Vollere, Elma Lewis, Ada Wilets, Beatrice Soderstrom, Tena Neihling of Davenport, and Minnie Porter, Caroline Meteger of Muscatine.

Mis¢ley Toe Climer Street Muscatines Ages Ora Willets Eisa Hentzelman Blanche Lewis Tannie Willets Edna Vollere Elma Lewis Ada Wilets Beatrice Soderstrom Tena Neihling Davenport Minnie Porter Carolne Meteger

Euterpe Club Sits With Miss Jordan on Brady Street

The Euterpe club met Saturday afternoon at the residence of the Misses Jordan on Brady Street in Davenport. Officers elected were President Miss Lillian Noth, Vice President Miss Beulat Laster, Secretary Miss Grace Martin. A short entertaining program followed, with next meeting scheduled for October fourth Saturday.

Euterpe Elth Davenport Missrs Jordan Orth Brady Street Tes He Oman Syd Lillian Noth Vic Beulat Laster

Delightful Musicale Saturday Afternoon at Bal Home

A Saturday afternoon musicale at Miss Eldricda Bal 918 West Third Street drew many friends. Fraulein Hutting of St Katharine's school, a gifted pianist, captivated guests with refined performances. Other city musicians provided engaging selections.

Eldricda Bal Davenpore Huttig St. Katharine’s School

Program highlights include soloists and string performances

The program featured Clarence Hamilton and Miss Han over with elven by Blocker and selections by Yocah and pinta. Mrs Blocker performed clarinet and violin solos while Miss Powers played flute and violin. Foster hosted the event and a delicious course din.

Blocker Clarence Hamilton Hanover Miss Powers

Entertain Friends in Honor of Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Puller of 413 Fifth Street Buckletnnit hosted about seventy relatives and friends Saturday evening for their golden wedding anniversary. The event featured dancing and a supper. The couple is in good health and expect many more years together after thirty eight years in Reck Ski.

Thomas Fulter Fifth Street Buckletnnit Vyen

Choir Guild Appoints Standing Committees at Grace Cathedral

Mrs. T. C. Sivivey presided as chair of Grace Cathedral to announce the choir guild standing committees. The work committee includes Miss Elizabeth Swiney as chairman with Miss Hila Boyle Mocrton, Miss Della Blanchard, Messrs. Bill Cart Taylor and Charles Cuil Morrison serving as advertising committee chair with appointment power.

T. C. Sivivey Guid Grace Cathedral Elizabeth Swiney Hila Boyle Mocrton Della Blanchard Messis Bill Cart Taylor Charles Cuil Morrison

Esther Smith Entertains The Jolly Ten

Mrs Esther Smith hosted a social at Lighth Street with prizes and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Marie Rappler Dainty and Mrs John Goodmanson, while a group from Davenport and Moline traveled to Davenport for the event and nearby visits.

IRS Esther Smith Jolly Ten Joly Fon clabJvf Muline Lighth Street Cutis Marie Rappler

Express Agent Embezzler Arrested in Brazil Indiana

Brazil Ind Oct 17 Barr, an express company agent at Perth, was arrested this morning charged with embezzling 700 dollars of the company's funds. He was brought to the city and placed in jail. He admitted he had lost considerable money in past operations.

Brazil Ind Barr American Express Company Perth Pas

Grocery Store Ad Promises Fresh Stock and Bargains

An old advertisement touts fresh groceries in the vicinity. It lists items such as seeded raisins, Daylight matches, Rubery Scotch Green Pens, white beans, head rice, laundry soap, and canned goods with small prices, reflecting a bustling local shop.

Reg

Happy Family Reunited in Davenport After Long Separation

A Davenport reunion yesterday brought together Mrs Elizabeth Williams and 22 relatives including eight of ten children. The gathering celebrated the long-lost daughter Mrs Leah Richards found by the pension bureau, with a large group photo taken at a local studio.

Isaac Williams Bridge Avenue Henry Street Davenport Elizabeth Williams Long Leah Rekards Pension Bureau Joe Walliams Ricatds Williams Corverty Willaws Leah Richards Chustiana Gibbs Hast Moline D. F. Williams Wiliams Joseph Wiliams Tsaac Williams Corey Ade Williacgs Bay

Union dance for Bailermister's tietwirs lifts fare protest

Members of Union No. 140 held a dance at Lahrmann's hall to aid Rock Island Road employees. Snyder's orchestra played as about JEQ employees attended. They secured a reduced fare of 4 cents each way, instead of 20 goats, and cashed checks in Davenport after traveling from Davenport to Moline.

Union No Tietwirs Lahrmann Snyder Rock Island Davenport

City Bowling League Matches In Davenport Tonight

City bowling league action continues in Davenport with the Colts facing Gates and the Leaders meeting Victors at Divadport alleys tonight. Last week featured strong play and upcoming Thursday will pair Bismarks with Eagles and Banxers with Cats.

Divadport Colts Bismarks Eagles Banxers Cats

Barber Arrest Leads to Padded Cell in Scott County Jail

Frickel, a suspect from Ripley Street War Ber, was arrested Saturday by Sheriff McArthur and placed in a padded cell. He acted peculiarly and quarrelsome, with authorities to investigate possible temporary mental impairment.

Frickel Ripley Street Sheriif McArthur Scott County Beln Leas

Beuthien’s Answer Filed by Attorney Block

Louis Block attorney for Beuthien and Dixon Savings Bank filed Beuthien’s answer in Christiansen and Ketelien v Beuthien. Beuthien opposes appointing a receiver for the bank and denies that no qualified person has been or will be in charge to manage the bank’s affairs.

Beuthien Block Louis Block Be. Beuthein Dixon Savings Bank Christiansen & Ketelien Beuthein

Mrs Julia T Steffan Buys Camp McClellan Land

Mrs Julia T Steffan has bought eleven slottig lots in Camp McClellan at the southeast corner of the tract. There he says there is good prospect for many other deals in Camp McClellan property in the near future.

Julia T. Steffan Camp McClellan Futur

Dairymen Oppose Pasteurized Milk Policy Debate

Dairymen resist pasteurization, saying they will supply fresh milk as long as possible. They doubt public demand for pasteurized milk and fear claims of superiority by advocates, while promising local officials full aid if action is required.

Laarmuin Dauiywen

OVTO Concert Debut Impresses Large Sunday Crowd

Prof Ernest Ore presented his select band in a Sunday afternoon concert at Tatmer hall. A good crowd enjoyed a carefully chosen program with a notably enlarged band, receiving enthusiastic audiences and strong audience response to most selections.

Ernest Ore Jaune Amt Aftwinoau Ke Tatmer Hall Prince of Line William Tell Widltz Angels Dream Verdi Tirner Otto Braknys Gordan Buelossh

Action for Papering Demands $2171.89 From Several Defendants

Hall and Martin sue SF Saath Mary Smith A VandvyVeer and W Putnam for 2171 89 for repapering the Smith residence on Lovett Street Chamberlin and Parson represented plaintiffs in this civil action seeking payment for work performed at the Smith residence.

Hall &Martin SF Saath Mary Smith W. VandvyVeer W. @. Putnam Smith Chamberlin Paarsen

Pillsbury Best Sweeps Grand Prizes at St Louis Fair

Pillsbury Best flour dominates the St Louis fair, earning the grand prize for the best flour and the grand prize for the best bred product. The exhibit also wins the sound prize, marking multiple top honors for Pillsbury at the event.

Pillsbury St. Lewis Ore Srv Davenport St Louis Fair Pillbury's

Big Elk Memorial Service Fails to Launch

A memorial service planned by the Elks on Saturday failed to start as attendees did not gather and the meeting was not called to order. No opposing view or alternative event was presented, and the improvised program did not unfold.

Big Elk Memorial Elks The

Diphtheria Threatens Orphan Home Population

In Logansport Indiana two children have died and many orphans are ill at the Mexico Orphans Home. A serious diphtheria outbreak forces quarantine and evacuation from Cass County. Harry Silvers aged 8 and Garry Hazzard aged 17 months died. the disease appeared three weeks ago after a child from Huntington was admitted. Public health orders extend to the Eleventh district.

Huntington

Trouble in a. m. e. church Pittsburg Pa Oct 17

A split between southern born and northern born African Methodist Episcopal church members may develop as Bishops Turner and Derrick propose placing Presiding Elder Lowery in charge of Bethlehem church in Pittburgh. Victim in Pittsburgh Pa Oct 17 During a football game yesterday David McCluskey 16 of Wilkinsburg was injured with a stomach wound and leg broken. he lies at death at home.

Pittsburg African Methodist Episcopal Church Turner Atlants Derrick New York Place Hitler Lowery Allegheny District Tiethlehem Church Pittshurt Madison Wilkinsburg Deaid McCluskey Ha Js

Assails Irish Members in Cork Rally

William O'Brien denounced the Irish party at a monster meeting in Cork on Sunday accusing them of foolish conduct toward Chief Secretary Wyndham the lord lieutenant and Attorney Macdonnell The speech claimed the Wyndham government would repudiate the Dunravee scheme due to the members’ political unreliability.

Cork Sundey William O'Brien

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