Second Presbyterian Boys Club Holds Annual Speaking Contest
The Second Presbyterian boys club staged its annual speaking contest at the church with twelve contestants. Ralph Hitchcock won sixth place for Henry Brody’s If I Live Till Sundown, Benjamin Guy took second for Eugene Field’s Plume Tyme, and Lee Heald earned third with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Judges were Dickinson Letts, W. D. Wells, and Jennie Clear. The event replaced the Woman's guild meeting, and Mrs. Pace, Mrs. Cleratt, and Mrs. Lockhart won the top honors in the accompanying ladies’ competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Chan
Orphins
Ralph Hitchcock
Henry Brody
Benjamin Guy
Eugene Field
Lee Heald
PL Dickinson Letts
W. D. Wells
Wiss Jennie Clear
Messrs
Burrs Guy
Parole Petersen
Jonald Petersen
Ralph Phillips
Harole Rathbun
George Harns
Halph Arte
Meeting of the Visiting Nurses Association of Davenport
The Davenport Visiting Nurses Association met this morning with Dr Ned Lee presiding in the absence of President Mrs Whitaker and Vice President Mrs Lea. Miss Crane reported continued work and eight new cases alongside four previously reported. Ninety five visits were made with seven physicians attending, including Dr Porter Crawford Decker Schmidt Bracelin Brownle and Rudolph. A committee of Miss Hep Turn and Mass Swazey will arrange another entertainment for benefaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visiting Nurses Association of
Davenport
Ned Lee
Whitaker
Lea
Miss Crane
William Kimball
Hep Turn
Mass Swazey
Trinity Guild Meeting Plans Halloween Event
The Trinity guild of Trinity church Davenport met yesterday afternoon and continued work on the guild house. Arrangements are being made for a Halloween entertainment on October 31 with principal participants to cooperate. A previous Outing club night in Davenport featured dancing and a large spread as members attended and enjoyed supper.
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Trinity Guild of
Trinity Church
Davenport
Iise
Meeting of Unity Club in Davenport Holds 30 Members
The Unity club held a successful initial meeting at Unity hall Davenport with thirty members present and more expected. Reading of the Merchant of Venice was begun and will continue at the next meeting where officers for the year will be elected.
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Unity Club
Unity Hall
Davenport
Monthly Meeting of Woman's Auxiliary at Davenport
The monthly meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of Grace was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs N S Stephens residence at Twelfth and Perry street Davenport Mrs Stephens the vice president presided in the absence of the president Mrs Morrison who is attending the nenmini cuuiventiu at Boston The Rev G DeWitt Dowling of Trinity ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary of
Grace Cated
N. S Stephens
Perry Seet
Davenport
Stephens
Presched
Morrison
Boston
G. DeWitt Dowling
Trinity
Herges Strate Nuptials Mark Octobers End
Miss Auguste Strate daughter of Myre and Dorothet Strate married F W Borges at 64 Eighteenth Street Hoce Island last evening in a German Evangelical Lutheran ceremony conducted by Rev C Mennicke. Attended by fifty relatives and friends, the home was decorated with red and white flowers. A dainty supper followed the ceremony and a reception was held. The bride, from Fork Island, is beloved by many friends. The groom, president of the Tri City Labor Congress, is employed at Rock Island Arsenal as a leatherworker and is well regarded locally. They will reside at 15 Eha Street, Rock Island after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auguste Strate
Myre
Dorothet Strate
F. W. Borges
C . Mennicke
Eighteenth Street
Hoce Island
Fork Islend
Tri
Elude Pursuers At Wedding Last Night
At a Rock Island wedding Miss Ed Gambly of Moline and Sir Arthur Du Von eluded pursuing guests who followed to the train. The couple left in a carriage with maid of honor Miss Gamble and best man Ay Harry Joiner. An automobile waited four blocks from the Gambles home and the party departed, spending the night at the Harper house before departing for Az Douls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gambly
Moline
Arthur du von
Rock Island
Mise Rui Gamble
Fioner
Harry Joiner
Davenport
Delightful Surprise on Mr Frank Porter
Mr Frank Porter was delightfully surprised by a number of his friends last evening at his home 502 East Pleasant Street Davenport. The evening featured music and games with refreshments. Present were Misses Marine Wright Edith Rust Laure Duncan Ole Langwith Hezel Shaw Jevale Falr Blele Langwith Nettie Gaghagen Estella Braznard Pearl Shew and Messrs Samuel Gaghagen Frank Porter Rex Smith Iya Smith Walter Millian Georges Norwood Ed Garmody Grant Nutting Clarence Hice Vernet Gardner.
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Frank Porter
Erlands
East Pleasant Street
Pavenport
Marine Wright
Edith Rust
Laure Duncan
Ole. Langwith
Hezel Shaw
Jevale Falr
Blele Langwith
Nettie
Gaghagen
Estella Braznard
Pearl
Shew
Mesers
Samual Gaghagen
Prank?Porter
Rex Smith
Iya Smith
Walter Millian
Georges Norwood
Ed Garmody
Grant Nutting
Clarence Hice
Vernet Gardner
Martins Entertain Ladies Mid Society Thimble Bee
Mrs Martin hosts the Ladies' Mid Society Thimble Bee of St Pauls Evangelical Church yesterday afternoon at Mohehoreh. A number of ladies attended and enjoyed informal needlework and socializing.
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Thimble Bee
ST. Paul’s
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Soclery
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Moline Notables and Out-of-Town Visits Noted
Dirk Hert Skinner of Moline left Tuesday for Hamilton. W Parker and Mrs Beal of Moline visiting St Louis. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Moore of Moline. Lyle Markland of Nalthe attends Christian church funeral in Maquoketa. Mrs Campbell sent floral decor for home reception. Dayton Mass. visitor Harvey Keastor ill in Boston. Mrs B Nekeever returns from Aberdeen Faulkton. Ladies Mission Society meet at Mrs J K McCothrb home. Reverend Martin of Davenport touring Delta Ta. Reverend Adam Schaffer of Rossville visited Davenport.
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Martin
Lyle Markland
Christian Church
Fiftwenth Street
Maquoketa
J. A Hummer
Moline
Johnson
Litebburg
Bass
Mesdames Dowd
Hostitler
Rebesen
Hubelin
Muisteide
Campbell
St Margaret's Guild Meets at Lee Hall for Christus Sale
The St Margaret's guild of Grace cathedral met yesterday afternoon at Lee Hall Davenport to continue preparations for the Christus sale. Reports covered advance ticket sales for the Mare Lagen rental, a termoree at Library will under the suspicas of the guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Margaret's Guild
Lee Hall
St Margaret's Guild
Grace Cathedral
Yesterting
Main Street
Davenport
Too
Women’s Auxiliary Meeting Set For Tomorrow Afternoon
The Ned Lee Mission’s women’s auxiliary plans its first meeting tomorrow afternoon with representatives from city churches joining the effort. The group aims to support mission work and organize volunteers for upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary
Ned Lee
Muscatine Couple Married in Rock Island
Osear L. Stutsman and Bre Tada Me were wed at noon yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Tubbs on Poort avenue Rock Island with Rev D L McNary officiating The bride is a sister of Mr Tubbs Mr and Mrs Stutsman reside in Muscatine Iowa
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Osear L. Stutsman
Bre Tada
Muscating
Iowa
George Tubbs
General Geddes Circle monthly meeting agenda report
The regular monthly meeting of the General Geddes circle of the Ladies of the G A R was held yesterday at noon at Memorial 101 Davenpeat. Members discussed preparations for a number of entertainments to be held during the coming month.
Knights of Father Matthew Card Party in Davenhport
The Knights of Father Matthew held a card party at Hibernum hall Davenhport on Brody street with large attendance. Trophies for high scores were awarded to Miss McCariny anal Mr. WB Enstehart, and Sweeney Prizes to Miss Fannie Sweener and Air T GC Root. Refreshments followed as Messrs. Ben Kelly Daniel Whahu and Thomas O'Brien assisted.
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Knights of Father Matthew
Hibernum Hall
Brody Street
Davenhport
McCariny Anal
Enstehart
Sweeney
Fannie Sweener
Air T. GC
Root
Messrs
Ben Kelly
Daniel Whahu
Thomas O'Brien
Order of Eastern Star Entertains At Cards
The Order of the Eastern Star entertained last evening at the Masonic Temple in Davenport. About twenty five tables were set for progressive cinch with top prizes awarded to Miss Martha McDonald and Mr. W. Elliott of Springfield Massachusetts. Petersen's orchestra provided the music for dancing after refreshments.
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Order OF Eastern Star
Order of the Eastern Star
Amle Masonica Temple
Davenfort
Misa Marthe McDonald
Elliott
Springfield
Mass
Petersen
Sewing School Opens Saturday at Ned Lee Mission
The sewing school of the Ned Lee mission opens Saturday at the Ausaian hall on Second street Davenport. It invites as many ladies as possible to enroll as teachers to train the late children without homes. Several last year’s teachers cannot return, and new instructors are hoped to fill their places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Lee
Ausaian
Second Street
Davenport
Matinee Euchre Club Meets at Mrs Livingston Home
The Matinee Euchre Club of Moline gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs W A Livingston’s home at 411 Eighteenth Street for a lively session starting at six o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Livingston
Moline
W. A. Livingston
Has Eye on Connecticut New York Candidate Dinner Report
Alton B. Parker attended a dinner hosted by State Senator Victor J. Dow at the Democratic club. Guests included John Mahs Cord Jon Fox Charles Murphy Cord Mexer and William Rodle. Parker discussed Connecticut canvass prospects and reviewed campaign reports with party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alton B. Parker
Victor J. Dow
The
Democratic Club
John Mahs
Cord Jon Fox
Charles F. Murphy
Cord Mexer
William
Rodle
Campedicut
Parker
Democratic Party
Connecticut
Wiliam F. Shewhall
Col. Peat
Lamont
Turner program delights crowd at Davenport Twp event
Last night Turner program pleased a good crowd with a strong turnout. Carl Scholings shone with a Souvenir de Haydn solo. Anna Dengler missed the program due to an incident. Fritz Singer and Lilsa Reese performed a duet in place, while Otty Lorbeer and A Koester Jr contributed notable numbers. Koester also purchased the brokerage business at 10% Main Street.
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Goui
Carl Scholings
Anna Dengler
Lilsa Reese
Miss Reese
Fritz Singer
Dan Craser
Turner Hall
Otty Lorbeer
Davenport City Council weighs grade change and bill distribution ordinance
In a douumites session the Davenport City Council discussed Le Claire street grade, endorsed the prior committee's report, and debated a distribution bill. Martin Silberstein opposed the ordinance in its current form, while Aldermen Gyden Mathes De Armand Vogtspate and Lindholm voiced varying stances. The council carried the proposal unanimously and adjourned to inspect a second petition at Seventi and Ripley streets. Traveling salesmen Lee Broon & Duster Co. notice.
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Davenport
Phillips
le Claire
Liill
Wynes
Martin Silberstein
Gyden
Mathes
de Armind
Theonen
Lindholm
Seventi
Ripley
Debating schedule expands among state universities
May debate plans at State University suggest adding another contest to the current schedule. Arrangements are being discussed with student groups at Bates University of Kun ee. Minnesota will send a team to Iowa City, Iowa to face Wisconsin, and Minnesota will send a team to Iowa City. Preparation has begun, but topics have not been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fown City
State University of Land
Bate University of Kunee
Towa
Minnesota
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Wisconsin
Milnels
Island policy praised by visiting bishop
Washington October 2 Bishop Warren of the Methoilist Episcopal church, whose name is in Beaver, returned from India and the Philippines and called on President Roosevelt to express approval of the peacekeeping policy in the islands. He noted the efforts to secure peace and aid the inhabitants, and the president expressed pleasure at the bishop bringing such a report from personal observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Flyw. Warren
Methoiliet Episcopal Church
Beaver
India
Philippines
Roosevelt
Mecca
Chrervandin
Yates Addresses 2000 in Vienna on Republican Congress
Governor Yates urged electing a Republican Congress to support President Roosevelt before about 2,000 people in Vienna. Frank G. Lowden of Chicago and a party arrived from Carr to address the crowd in the courtyard this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Ore
Steamer Everett Foils Mississippi Log Thieves
The Everett, a steamer from La Crosse Wisconsin, is patrolling the Mississippi to recover stolen logs. Officials report the thieves have been frightened off and the river pirates deterred as the Everett, chartered by Stordax and Mississippi Boom companies, works to recover losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wis
Everett
Mississippi
Stordaix Boom Company
Mississippi Boom Company
Nathaniel Kissinger Declared Insane in Evansville Case
An evangelist who claimed to be King David of biblical fame was judged insane today in Evansville. The court determined he suffers from mental illness and ordered appropriate treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanaville
King David
Nathaniel Kissinger
Davenport City Council Passes Post.Poster Licensing Ordinance
The Davenport city council met in regular session with Mayor Phillips and all aldermen present. The ordinance licensing bill posters for distribution of circulars was passed unanimously, with rates set for one day to one year. A petition from the Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway to remit $91.97 tax was referred to the finance committee. References to street grades and a new grade across Grand Avenue were approved, while a bid for hard coal and port coal for city buildings was awarded.
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Davenport
Phillips
Hook Island & Northwestern Milway
Leig Iron Company
Firth Street
Ripley Street
Siath
Seventh
Rock Island
Howell Street
Rockingham Road
Stoccks
Davis Ends Whirlwind West Virginia Campaign
Henry G. Davis concluded his rapid tour of West Virginia with remarks at Wayne. He claimed strong support for Democrats, anticipated better voting at the ballot box, and predicted the state would go Democratic. He planned stops in Kenova and Paintersburg to meet leaders and attend Bryan’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayne
Henry G. Daviy
West Virginia
Wayne
McKinley
Jess Prulid
Pers
Kenova
Paintersburg
Lady Curzon Improves At Walmer Castle
At Walmer Castle in October Lady Curzon is progressing favorably and her condition is well maintained with only one bulletin daily. Curzon has postponed his departure to the end of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmer Castle
Curzon
Lot Curzon
Official Notice Sealed Sewer Proposals Davenport Iowa
The Board of Public Wards of Davenport Iowa invites sealed proposals for street sewer construction in Sewerage District No 1 beginning at the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway crossing and running through multiple streets to complete the main sewer. Proposals must be received by 2 pm Tuesday November 1908 with a $1000 bid security and bond. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and proposals will be opened at City Hall during the November 1908 meeting.
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Board of Fubile
Davenport
Iona
City Hall
Plains
Boart of Public Works
Chicago, Milwaukee and
SS Paul
North Street
Tay Said. C
31 & St FP. Railway Company
Bection
Towship
Narin Raves
Seation
South Avenue
Brady Street
Garfield Street
Harrison Street
Harrison
6Th Pal
Sail Section
Saié
Sala Section
Sach
Sacton 2
Gail Section
M 1
Snc
Marquette Street
Meinshoried Hartington
Neb
Hazer
Breer
Doris Barnhart
Bertha Felber
F. W. Barnhart
Pether Spo
Rosene
Treasurar
Sucecesatu
Tom
Om Salt Aay
Iowa
Thomas Murrat
Two Horses for Sale at Central Fire Station Auction
The department committee will convene Monday afternoon October 24 at unspecified time for a public sale of two horses. Bidders must attend at Central Fire Station at the named hour. Chief Fire Department.
Colorado Strike Ends Quietly After Secret Session
Trinidad Colorado October 20. It is admitted by union leaders that the strike begun last year by District 15 United Mine Workers of America is ended. The executive committee met at Pueblo and inform miners they may return to work without risking their union cards. Fuel companies cooperated to break the strike, which was confined to Southern Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Colo
Focal Coal Mineds
District 15
United Mine Workers of America
Pueblo
Colorado
Utah
Wromlus
Two Victims of Collision Near Alliance Ohio
In Beech Creek two miles west of Alliance, a rear end wreck on the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad claimed the life of J. B. Lalley a brakeman from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania and left Fireman H Meyner of Cleveland severely injured. Dense fog caused the collision.
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Alliance, O
J. B. Lalley
Wilkesharre
H. Meyner
Cleveland
Cleveland and Pittsburg
Beech, Creek
Cty
Blizzard Rages In Western Kansas Snowstorm
Snow and hail pummeled western Kansas as strong winds swept through Kansas City area. Temperatures dropped to 41 degrees, with officials warning of continuing severe cold and travel hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
War Ticket Rates Through Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul
From Chicago through the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway light rates quoted for war travel to Chatoma and Indiana Territory and many points in Kengal. Low rates to Tezay and New Mexico. Second class tickets on sale Oct 4 and 18. Inquiries to ticket agent or Genl Pass. Agent Hinrichs Davenport Iowa.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Chatoma
Indiana
Kengal
Tezay
New Mexico
Chicaro
Hinrichs
Commercial Agt
Davenport
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Second ‘Presbyterian Church
Ehovel
Woman’s Guild
Euchre
P. M. Pace
W. A. Cleratt
the Visiting Nurses’ Association
Trinity Guild
Monthly Meeting
Woman's Auxiliary
Shubert
London
Australia
Philadelphia
England
Americ
Amalda
Beaty Charun Puices
Fluke's
Melville B. Raymond
Creation
Buster Brown
Permition
New York Herald
R. FL Outerant
America
Reading Ltd
Gabriel
Buster
Lincoln J_ Carter
Tull
Mrs. “Martin
Ladies’ Mid Society
Dirk Hert Skinner
Hamilton, C
W. Parker
Mra
Beal
Molize Ara
Fale
St. Louis
Gladden
Clarence _Maore
David Donaldson
Dayton
Carling
Harvey
Tere
Ladies Mission
Frank Y_ Krator
Keastor
Tericho
Tex
Tier
First Christian Church
Delta Ta
Adam Schaffer
Rossville
Blanche
Schaffer
Blonde
Presbyterian Synod
Muscatine
General
Knights OF
Father Matthew
Sewing School OF
Castonrim
HAS Eye ON
Turner Program
Missouri
LEE Broon & Duster. CO
State University
HE. W. Warren
Yates
Vienna, Ill
London Denvers
DR. Stoecks
Condee
Davis
Lady Curzon
F. W Barobart
Nebraska
AD. Bates
Cail
Tedston Mie
McCullouga
Dan B. Horne
Armour and Co
East 4Th
Hank Stocks
Humpares
Union Sayings Bank
Caillat Union Saings Bank
Gaines Street
Geo. J. Barker
West Slat Street
Wight and Airy
Reome
J. F. Hailigan
R. Clark
Clark's
Lime Klin
Jas Stewart
Divenport
Chas. Frey
Keeler & Halligan
Fourth St
Davesport
Duggleby Bros
East Third St
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