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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1904
Page
8
A fragmented society page describes a social gathering with poetic musings on nature and wealth. It lists a long roster of attendees and names such as Miss Myrtle Feary and Rabbi W. I. mi, noting a planned meeting at a home and a forthcoming national council event. The piece blends social commentary with event details, hinting at fundraising efforts and a speaker.
Miss Estella Backus delightedly surprised at a Davenport gathering with Misses Ewign Dase, Josephine Martens, and others attending. The Young People society of First Presbyterian meets Wednesday with Miss Eta Blair. Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday with Mrs Hy Mileonogh. George Tuahiee and wife of Fresno toured Davenport visiting Mrs Keble’s uncle Thomas Hooley. Mr and Mrs Kehler left Davenport Oct 4 for Boston via Lake City and Trempealeau.
The State convention of the King's Daughters will convene in Des Moines on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Notable on the program are De Jennie McCowan Davenport and Mrs Wirza Garsting Alpha circle Davenport with devotions, reports on child labor, Soviet capacity, foreign fields, and committee reports.
The Maryland topic was discussed at the United States History club meeting with hostesses presenting related images. A refreshment was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be hosted by Miss Menie Mon TOR at her Barrison road home.
At an informal meeting of the Jolly Card Club with Miss Guie Burtaing at 808 Scott Street Davenport it was decided to rename the club Trop-Ne-Vad. Light refreshments were served as the group discussed the change.
The Bethany Howe kindergarten committee of Rock Island and Moline ladies hosts a card party this afternoon to raise funds for the kindergarten. Six hand scores win prizes and refreshments will be served. Committee members include Mrs. Alptwnise Mosenfelder Mrs. Louis Setintidt Mrs. L. Silvis Mrs. Frank Taylor Mrs. Z. EH Firel and Mrs. M. Sweeney.
At the Foreign Missionary Synodical Society meeting of the Presbyterian church in Pairfield Donaldson, wife of Davenport First Presbyterian pastor, was chosen secretary of the contingent fund. The gathering connected with the Presbyterian synod of lawz Cedar Ragidal will host the next meeting.
Miss Caroline Kindt entertains Saturday evening at a box party during the performance of Bustier Brown at the Durrs. The event features Camp Workin Girls and the TOK with guests described as young, lazy, and gentle.
The notice announces a final committee meeting to be held on Saturday. It references attendance and mentions names such as Paul Duffitt of Morrizon and B. M. Ells of Rocks with uncertain surrounding details.
Mr and Mrs Ed Black return to Peoria after a visit with Rock Island friends. Mrs Harry Lartiner returns home after pleasant visit with her sister. Dr and Mrs Martin Weinberger of Rock Island entertain Mr and Mrs Weinberger and family of Madison. Local events list upcoming church and social group meetings and hosting duties.
The Parliamentary club met in the morning with Mrs N S Stephens on Twelfth and Perry streets Davenport. It was a large meeting and the study of parliamentary law continued. The club’s membership is now full with new members admitted at the last meeting. Mesdames Timrlehs Critter yn Yen Maur were appointed delegates to the Second district convention.
A historical notice describes a Wednesday evening gathering at the Armory on Fifth Street in Daveport. The event promises a grand military affair organized by the company, inviting members to attend and participate in a planned program.
Despite many who joined St. Rocharive’s choral class not returning this year the group works well under Miss Westervelt. The year-end service will feature pleasing singing and the class demonstrates steady progress.
Police report a judge will decide on the fate of two young girls after a court hearing. The girls, described as underage, may be sent to Matton Mill and later possibly to the Home of the Good Shepherd. The case highlights concerns about age appropriate placement and education.
Miss Nolan of New York, expert corsetier, toured England and France to study locally made corsets. She demonstrated fittings to royal fashion circles and introduced hygienic principles of La Vida, Listele, and Wy corsets. Her Boston store plans aim to bring near-perfect fixes and guidance for healthy wear in the Tri-Cities.
A garbled OCR of a Woman's Club schedule shows the club suing its own program detailing a year of meetings. It lists speakers and topics across Thanksgiving, ethnic studies, charity history, and domestic science with dates and venues in Highland Park, Davenport, and Rock Island.
A garbled court note mentions Tom Stith and Int Jidge Finger in Davenport. It describes a drunken Saturday and a town scene with a Viking out of it. An hour limit is noted, and a local remedy ad for Dreklen Arnica Salve claims to cure burns sores bruises and more.
In East Forty-Seventh Street a disturbance during a social walk led to a fatal fall. Mrs. Latasea reportedly slipped when her companion Mrs. Ganvest Canvey lost balance, striking her skull and shoulder. Latasea, the deceased’s husband, was arrested though police say he bears no blame.
A garbled excerpt references a marriage in Philadelphia with unclear names and timing. The text hints at a couple joining in a marital union and living together thereafter, but specifics are unreadable and no concrete dates or people can be confirmed.
Local catalog advertises a fresh shipment of bulbs at Dutch Bulls. Tulips in assorted colors priced by the dozen, hyacinths, camellias, and other varieties offered. limited stock noted with per dozen pricing and variety details.
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