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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1904

Page

8

Fortnightly Club Meet Eng This Afternoon In Moline Lab

The Portinghay cub of Moline met this afternoon in lab rooms over First National bank. Meeting postponed from yesterday due to funeral of J B Keator, a prominent citizen who died in South Dakota last week. Fortnightly resumes with Russia as the study topic for a series of lectures from November to May. Membership qualifiers mirror the D A R requirement of direct descent from an ancestor involved in the Revolution. Street Davenport hosts the event celebrating Mas Newton's birth anniversary with games and light refreshments.

Moline J. B. Keator South Dakota Russia Qetader Jl Miece Catherine II Jenuay Alexander I Nicholas I Alexander II Davenport Mas Newton

Delta Alpha Club Meets With Miss Rena Davis

The Delta Alpha club of the Second Presbyterian church met at Miss Henn Davis home in Davenport. New members Lily Sutton Pearl Townsend and Tose Heintz were initiated. Officers for the year were elected and a musical program followed with solos and a duet. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set for November 21 at Mass Rebecca Taylor Taylor's home.

Delta Alpha Club Second’ Presbyterian Church Henn Davis Thirteenth Street Grand Avenur Davenport Lily Sutton Pearl ‘Townsend Tose Heintz Dbtta Heald Rebecca Taylor Lulu Suttom Delta Alpha Taylor East Fourteenth Atrvet Mary Moffatt Mies Ett, Heald Alwa Kenyur Rebecc Taylor Tala Sattgu Florence Moffatt

Dramatic Club Organized at the Unitarian Church

A group of young people met at the Unitarian church to form a Garrick Dramatic Club. They adopted constitutions and bylaws, elected officers and four committees to handle programs, advertising, membership, and arrangements. The club plans four to five plays per season with lighter offerings in between, meeting every two weeks.

Peope Unitarian Church Garrick Dramatic Clic Eliarel Turaday Wik Missi Lala Mittelbuscher Frieda Sehrker Ifred Rieck

Mrs Lewis entertains at cards for Miss Cady

Mrs J Lewis hosted a card party at 705 Perry Davenport with five tables of six hand sabre. Honored guest Miss Minne Alma Cady of Chicago arrived with Mrs Wilhan lug rt the MaOastfray flats. Prizes went to Miss Mary Larkin and Dr Edward Walsh. Ming Minne Sharon won lone hand prize. Luncheon followed. out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Lewis and Miss Gilmore.

J. Lewis Perry Street Davenport Minee Alma Cady Chicago Wilhan Theophi Lug Tenth Brody Strets Mary Larkin Rock Island Edward Walsh Ming Minne Sharon Miss Cady Edward Lewis Larkin Miss Gilmore Hock Island Dr. Walsh Chircago

Reception for Mrs Morgan by two Moline societies

Mrs Bella Morgan president of Gen Rodman Olreie Ladies of the G A R and the Woman's Relief Union will be honored with a reception by members of both organizations at Industrial Home hall on Tuesday evening October 29. Mrs Morgan plans to depart with her husband Col J W Morgan for California to spend the winter for her health.

Bella ©. Morgan Moline

May Organize Local Sons of Revolution Chapter

In Moline a group of young men discusses forming a local Sons of the Revolution chapter. The strong Daughters chapter suggests a favorable reception, with Mr and Mrs Newton hosting a preliminary gathering at 725 Fillmore. The plan prompts community interest and hopeful plans for a Saturday meeting.

Sons OF Revolution Tim Moline Sons of the Revolution Daughters Newton Fillmore

Miller Weds Bessie at Taylor Ridge Home

Arthur Miller and Bessie McBurney united in marriage at the bride's parents home near Taylor Ridge, Hook Island county, with the ceremony led by Reverend Kottlecany of the Taylor Ridge Methodist church. The couple, attended by no others, will reside near Taylor Ridge after a honeymoon circuit to Ruck Island Pt Golling and Denver. The groom, son of Cyrus Miller, is known locally. the bride, a West Liberty and DeKalb Normal School alumna, taught in Taylor Ridge village school last year.

Arthur $, Miller Ross Bessie EB. McBurney 4. R. McBurney Taylor Ridge Hook Island County Rey Kottlecany Methodist Elrei Taylor Rice Nannie Miller Ruck Island Pt Golling Denver Cyrus Miller West Liberty State Normal School DeKalb Spe Taylor Rudge

Music Students Meet With Miss Julia Ryan

The Music Students Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Miss Julia Ryan's home on Body Street, Diavet Port, to study French composers. Miss Ryan, a vocalist, and Mrs Arthur Giggs, a pianist, led the program with visitors including Russ Blanche Sherman, a young Chicago pianist. The next meeting will be at Robert 4 Nott's on Kirkwood Boulevard. program items referenced include C Minor pieces and works by Chaminade and Garnet Godard.

Julia Ryan Body Street Diavet Port Mis. Ryan Arthur Giggs Russ Blanche Sherman Chicago Robert Nott Kirkwood Boulevard Prisou Goeur

Ta Kalon Society Meeting Program at Davenport High

The first Ta Kalon Society program by Davenport High School freshman, held at Dass Flora Hitchcock's East River Street home, features extemporaneous speech by Mr. Kignot Ghert Plana, solos by Mr Marry Piulsety and Miss Eda Horne, plus a debate on current literature and traveling 12 more beneficent than a course text.

Davenport High School Dass Flora Hitchcock East River Street Kignot Ghert Plana Marry Piulsety Relale Lillian Thomas Will Brown Lilian Noble Oscar Nester Fiano Solo Eda Horne

Moline DAR Chapter Meets With Mrs Moore

Min A L Moore of Moline hosted the Moline chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the year’s first gathering on Saturday afternoon. Reports from the DAR in St Louis were shared and found of interest, with Mrs G A Huntoon and Miss Jessie Hull discussing Missouri events. Emma Medill spoke on the topic, and Lucy Bryans from John Rogers Park attended as well.

A. L. Moore Moline Daughters of the American Revolution St. Louis Indies G. A. Huntoon Jessie. Hull Emma Medill Robert Enegren Das Lucy Bryans John Rogers Park

Card Party Set by Hennepin Hive No 7

Hennepin hive No 7 of the Ladies of the Maccabees hosts a card party at Redmen hall and plans a dance series through winter. Committees include Lady Teufel Wigglesworth Barr for November events and Lady Yetechkee Brubaker Mi Hasek for the next Thursday afternoon gathering.

Hennepin Lady Teufel Lady Wigglesworth Lady Barr

Pleasant Surprise On Miss Ellen Sohrberk Anniversary

Miss Ellen Sohrberk was pleasantly surprised at her home in Moline for her anniversary celebration. The event featured dancing social games and evening entertainment with gifts presented to Miss Edna Wood of Rock Island and Miss Gladys Beckstram of McHenry.

Ellen Sohrberk Thirteenth Avenue Moline Edna Wood Rock Eland Gladys Beckstram McHue

Rock Island Aid Society Entertains

The Ladies' Aid society of the Aiken street chapel in Rock Island hosts a fair with a Ladies' Home Journal booth and other stalls. Various locals visit St Louis fairs and notes a string of visitors, parties, and upcoming events at Davenport and Rock Island venues. The piece closes with a health story promoting electric bitters.

Ladies’ Aid Society Aiken Street Chapel Nock Island Ladies’ Home Journal Harry Springer Wiliam Rock Island Sedula Moa St. Louis W. G. Anderson Ffifth Street Molfay

Dance at Armory Hall by Company B in Davenport

The Muscatine unit of Company B plans seven dances starting Wednesday evening December 26 at Armory Hall Davenport after a summer renovation. Tickets are selling fast with Petersen’s sixteen‑piece orchestra providing music. A shooting event for a Barnard Cup will follow, with Muscatine and Davenport teams competing Sunday at Company B’s range near Mercy Hospital.

Company B Artery Hall Davenport Che Hall Marrjing Surge Petersen Meer Cherse Robert Risley Aman Albart Hass Corpors+ Ives Pirates Whe Corry Foster Ghpell H. F. Barnard Muscatine North Mercy Hospital

Program to Be Given by Turners Tomorrow

The informal program by the Davenport Turner society will be presented tomorrow. It features an orchestra, choral and solo items, including a Mozart piece, a Haydn souvenir, a flute solo, and a quartet. Various performers, Miss Anna Dengler, Mary Reeve, and Mr Otto Lorbeer are listed among the participants.

Turners Tomorrow Becker Mate Sehaetten Anna Dengler Mary Reeve Haydn Poathe Leonard Gan Goetze Laties Liebau Otto Lorbeer Kunze Mesrs H. Peterson R. Reese A. Drews Wunder Arion Quodiibet

Steamer J. S Faces May Meet Competition On Mississippi

Eyes of observers follow the steamer J S as it may challenge rival lines along the lower Mississippi. Capt Streckfus’s excursion success last winter spurred southern operators to plan similar trips. Two companies reportedly control New Orleans landings, threatening J S prospects this season. The Winona began at Davenport levee, while the Drubie heads from St Louis to Dubuque and returns Thursday evening.

J. S Eilieg Mississippi Streckfus Strackfue New Orleans Capt. Strackfue Jash Winona Davenport Levee St | Louis Dubogns

Conner Makes Speech at Winnebago Event in Forest City

Forest City Indiana October 18 Congressman J P Gonner of Denison spoke to the Winnebago Indians at the courthouse. He extolled current administration achievements urged Republicans to mobilize turnout and praised protectionist policy as decorations reflected aging party loyalties.

Forest City J. P Goniner Denison

Fresh Import of Dutch Bulbs Arrives for Sale

Bulbs in stock include Tulips in assorted colors at 20 per dozen, Hyacinths at 5 to 10 cents each, Narcissus in various varieties at 50 cents per dozen. Fresh importation emphasizes complete assortment and ready availability for buyers.

Mrs Maybrick Plans To Push Her Litigation

Mrs Florence Maybrick, released from prison and recovering in New York, plans to base herself in Washington mid next week to pursue litigation over property rights in Kentucky Virginia and New York. She denies plans to act on stage and aims for a quiet life near her old home after the case.

Maybrick Washington Florence Maybrick England America New York Mybrick Virginia Kentucky Wes

Fire Rages as Mine Inferno Claims Workers in Shamokin

A blaze at the Enterprise coal mine in Shamokin Pennsylvania on Oct 18 left one worker dead and fears that several others are trapped. About seven hundred miners and helpers were reported underground when the fire broke out and raged through the shaft.

Shamokin Enterprise Ren

Japanese envoy Prince Fushimi to visit in Washington

Washington reports plan for Japanese minister Takehira to meet Prince Fushimi in San Francisco. Fushimi, a celebrated envoy and former Taranege commander at Haudian Hill, will be officially hosted in Washington with ceremony. If Takehira cannot travel, a secretary will escort the envoy to the Pacific Coast.

Washington Takehira Sen Franciscn Fushimi Japan Haudian Hill Wisrasuk Takhira Pacific Coast San Francisco Te Pine

Indians trapped after bloodless Sonora coup in Magdaleon

San Antonio reports Governor Tsuhel of Sonora captured 400 Yaqui Indians in Magdaleon during a bloodless coup. The group had gathered for fiestas. soldiers surrounded the town as the Indians relaxed at booths. They will be moved to Hermosillo then transported toward Yucatan and the Isthmus of Tebuan-Aupac.

San Antonio Tex Meratlan Mexico Tsuhel Sonora Magdaleon Indiana Seara Isabel Hernosilio Yucatan Tebuan- Aupac

Prince John Wore Skirts Until He Was Fifteen

Harbin Oct 18 Prince John of Thurn and Taxis a lieutenant colonel of frontier guards was severely wounded at Liao Yong and lies in danger at the lazeretto hospital The prince was formerly a princess who wore skirts until age fifteen when he grew a mustache and shifted interest to girl playmates prompting his parents to enroll him as an army officer as name outweighed schooling

Harbin Prince John of Thurn and Taxis Frontier Guards Liao Yong Cam

Unpleasantness Eases Between Upper Town Students and President

Fayette Indiana October 18 1910 The dispute between freshmen and President Bassett at Upper Town University subsides after a student mass meeting. A committee was formed to present the students side and Bassett grants the request to keep the freshmen colors in the chapel building.

Upper Town Fayette Bassett Upper Towa University Renin Oolea Chapel

Daring bicyclist suffers injuries from 70 foot leap into water tank

Henry Tilden Bailes, a cyclist from Chicago, sustained serious injuries after leaping from a 70 foot inclined plane into a water tank at Tallentintval last night. He struck the tank edge on impact, breaking an arm and sustaining severe scalp wounds.

Gunton Henry Tilden Bailes Dus Tallenintval Tilden Bagley Chicago

Red Light Eases Vaccination Scars Say Doctors

Paris reports Dr Goldman’s vaccination method using a red lit dark room. Patients receive only a small pimples after dressing, with minimal fever and no scarring. Children vaccinated in the dark room were later revaccinated by daylight with successful results.

Paris O Gldmain

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