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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1904

Page

8

Joint Meeting Of Mothers And Kindergartens In Davenport

A large Davenport gathering at Trinity church heard Rev G DaWitt Dowsing discuss the kindergarten movement and its influence. Dr McCowen spoke on food and health, highlighting plain meals and balanced diets. The event honored Miss Dehel Swire with the chief honor, hosted a social reception, and featured music and games.

Davenport Windergarten Association West East Ds. McCowen Gut McCowen Markt Twain Holmes Agassiz Ian Catinenk Wore-! Ep Belenca Aoway Davenport

Popular Young People Wed at Iowa City Church

Last evening at the Episcopal church in Iowa City the wedding of Miss Annauda inged Coat and a gentleman named Dreance was performed by the Rev. Roth. Many friends from Davenport and nearby attended, sharing in the ceremony and celebrations.

Iowa City Episcopal Church Anauda Roth Davenport

Alpha Literary Society Met Last Evening at Ed wards Church

The Alpha Literary Society of Ed wards Congregational church met last evening in church parlors. Four new members were admitted and a program given. In the debate the resolution was that the U S Government was Justified in Harboring the Russian Cruiser Leun. The affirmative was supported by Will Ray and Frante I ghrain. the negative by Walter Smith and Robert. Mr Henry Mills- Qaush read the first chapter of a novel by Thembers. Chaves Smith compared speeches of Congressman Burke Gockind Vice Presidential Candidate Psiebanks. Eighteen members were present.

Alpha -Literary Society Edwards Congregational Church United States Will Ray Frante Ighrain Walter, Smith Robert Herry Mills- Qaush Thembers Sud Me Chaves Smith Burke Gockind Psiebanks

Die Dutch Company Hosts Halloween Party in Crawford Attic

Die Dutch Company entertained at the Halloween party Monday evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Crawford on Fitzgallan Street. An invitation announced an eerie gathering with goblins and a 7:30 start, promising a night of socializing in Crawford's big attic.

Pat J. P. Crawford Fitzganth Strent Enyort

Halloween Socials At Unity Hall In Davenport

Community notices list several social events and visits. Elizabeth Swiney of Unitarian Church is highlighted for a Halloween social at Unity Hall Davenport. Local residents from Geneseo Moline Rock Island and Peoria visit fairs, schools, or return home after trips to St. Louis World’s Fair.

Aeory Murthes St. Louis Elizebeth Swiney Lido Britniht Starbuck of Davenport

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Travelers

Mr and Mrs Harrison Clement of Reading Pennsylvania returned home after visiting friends in Rock Island. Grace Cathedral St Araulas guild met Thursday afternoon with Mrs W L Alien at Oak Lane Davenport. Mr and Mrs Tai a Fire haw returned to their home at Fort Wal Tex after a delightful visit with Rock Island telat yas.

Harrison Clement Reading Rock Island St. Araula's Guild Grace Cathedral W. L. Alien Oak Lane Dave Enport Fort Wal Tex Rock

Dickens Club Meeting With Mrs B Hall Delights Members

The Dickens Club held a gathering yesterday at Mrs H R Hall’s Davenport home on East Rigden Street with discussion centered on Nicholas Nickleby and related literature. An Eighty-nine Club meeting is planned for this afternoon at 1412 East Riverport place to continue the Renaissance and Elizabethan literary topic.

Inet Veeterdayvatsarmoon Arith H.R. Tart Residerne East Kigeenlleb Davenport Nicholas Nickleby Daizry Mes Tuas Hanes East River

First Dance Set Planned by Outing Club in November

The Outing club plans the first of a series of dances scheduled in November likely the week before Thanksgiving. A similar series last year drew strong attendance and favorable notes, indicating continued popularity for future events.

Outing Club Outling Club

Unity Club Meeting Promises Popular Study Session

The Unity club will meet tomorrow evening at Unity Hall Davenport to continue studying The Merchant of Venice. The session has become highly popular this year under favorable auspices, with strong participation and renewed interest from members.

Frances Bamington Ticuy i Ag Uniity Hall Davenport Unity Club Tomornay Unity Idl

Surprise Perpetrated Upon Miss Mamie Ticker

Miss Mamie Ticker of Sixth Street and Seventeenth Avenue, Moline, reported a surprise Saturday evening. Local authorities noted the incident caused no injuries and there were no arrests at the scene.

Mamie Ticker Sixth Street Seventeenth ‘Avenue Moline. c

Rockland Judge Docket Entries Reflect Court Proceedings

A Rockland judge docket lists numerous case actions including dismissals for want of prosecution, motions for continuances, attachments dissolved, and awards of costs. It notes appearances, withdrawals, defaults, and jury instructions with various parties and firms cited in the calendar.

Milan Will Soon Have Direct Electric Service

Fragmented OCR notes describe plans for direct electric service via Tri-City Railway with a bridge over the Rovio river and a Curitan Bridge company. The text mentions preliminary construction, steel for the superstructure, and anticipated electrification to Milan, though many words are garbled.

Milan Direct Electric Tri-City Stee Ysland Ling Rovie Curitan Bridge- Pron Samy City Railay Yiyat Arocead Iit Tae

Bankers' Pioneer Association Dance Last Night

The Hankers Pioneer association held a high time ball last night with over 200 couples on the floor in festive attire. Snryder's orchestra provided music for the event, and prior to the dance a regular meeting of the Judge was held with one candidate initiated into the order.

Hankers Association Hibernian Thraffar Snryder

Colorado Cruiser Sets Speed Record in Test Run

The armored cruiser Colorado built for the U S Navy by William Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia completed a crucial test covering 34 nautical miles in 3 hours 27 minutes 7 seconds at an average of 24.2 knots, the fastest for its class and among the navy’s swiftest ships. The ship demonstrated maneuvering strength in a tight eight and other tests, with a diameter near twice its length in the figure eight.

Boston Mass Colorado United States Navy William Cran & Sons Philadelphia Harrison Jas Columbus Testa Gavaol Vna Orele Arthle

Secretary Resigns Post At Religious Education Agency

Nashville dispatch reports Dr Trt Landrith tendered his resignation as secretary of the Religious Educational agency based in Chicago. He will return to Ngah ville to accept leadership of the Boltiont Female college.

Nashville Fenn Landrith Tras Religious Educational Agspirition Witt Chicago Witl Ngahville Boltiont Female College

Iowa Boy Hangs Self in New Market Ohio-Taylor County

Alfred Odell aged 14 hanged himself in New Market Clarinda Iowa after being scalded by his mother for chewing tobacco. Neighbors reported the tragedy occurred in the Taylor County home and authorities began an inquiry into the family circumstances. The incident underscores dangers of mistreatment and child exposure to strong discipline in rural households.

Clarinda, A Newmarket Taylor Cnunty Alfred Odell

Vanderbilt Defeat Highlights Fifth Chicago Horse Show

The fifth annual Chicago Horse Show opened at the Coliseum with vivid color and social bustle. Mrs. Vanderbilt and her pair faced defeat in the ring, while Kitty Gray and the Baron won the top prize in the evening’s events. Spectators arrived early, including John Fatson and Marshall Field, as fashion and racing ambitions mingled in a crowded dress circle.

Chicago Chicaga Horse Show Association Coliseum Chicaga Tribune Hunt Cbs Crise Iftie Vanderbilt Sclentife Dlr Bone Alice Roosevelt Stiure Pisrpant Moreau Asc Reginald G. Vanderbilt Cing Hheir Prige Joulan Boston Opperag Selwinh Newport Hildred Lord Burleigh Selwenk Custornar Billie” Boge Ile Rebbona Ifm Kitty Gray Helle Beach Jordan Kathleen Mr. Vanderbilt Vanderbite Mary Ryerson James KR. Deerhig New York Arthur Meeker John Fatson Oak Park Marshall Field

Fragmented Crime Snippet Refers to Kid's Outburst

A garbled OCR fragment describes a scene where a female figure accuses or challenges a child often, with mentions of twine a small bat and a sitter present. The exact actions and connections remain unclear due to the damaged text.

Real estate transfers and deeds in Rock Island area

A scrambled list of property transfers and subdivisions in Rock Island and Moline, including Lot 7, Block 170 Bast Street and various outlots, with prices ranging to 1750 dollars. Names such as Rost Dibbery, Dominick Now, Aatshury, Smith, White, Kelting, Paxton, Montzomerr and others appear, along with metes and bounds and dates implied in the fragment.

Dominick Now Bailey & Masta Rock Island Hoy T. Aushury AL WL Kelitag Claressit Poston A. Smith Smith & I White Clara Paxton H.C. Kelting I. Va Smith Outlet Smith & White D. W. Hist H. C. Kelling Smith's Smit Supdiv Smith & Wite Add Moline Heights Grace Carstensen Et al Martha P. Montzomerr Revere Vance Lonty Vetter Brace Metes and Bounds

No Harm Lurks in the Cabbage Snake

In Oskuloves Ta a cabbage snake scare prompts fears of poison. Dr B Q Jerrill forwards specimens to Ames Agricultural College. an official letter reports no authenticated injuries from cabbage worms and suggests sensational stories caused undue illness and public concern. Summers, State Entomologist, notes such episodes spread quickly.

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Thoughtful Man Uses Dr King Life Pills

M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife’s unusual stomach troubles unassisted by physicians. He tried Dr King’s Life Pills and she found relief at once and was eventually cured. Sold only 252 at Frank Nadler drug store.

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Dr. King Frank Nadler Drug Store

They Callt Big Plunder In Russian Pacific Attack

Berlin reports a prodigious transfer verdict on the attack by the Russian second Pacific squadron on the British fishing fleet. A reparations claim is expected after the official report. British excitement is seen as justified but the cabinet may blame rash officers. Russian officers are criticized for poor command.

Berlin Great Brit Rogsiay Squadron

Valuable Diamonds Lost at Grand Central Depot

Mrs BE P Gavit wife of the secretary of the Municipal Gas company reports the loss of a satchel containing diamonds valued at 25000 at Grand Central depot New York. She discovered the loss on arrival Albany and telegrams to depot officials failed to locate the gems. Police are investigating.

Albany N. Y BE. P. Gavit Municipal Gas Company Cins Grand Central New York

Dated Bulbs Stock Replenished With Finest Bulbs

Retailer announces fresh batch of dated bulbs now in stock claiming full selection and finest quality obtainable for customers seeking premium lighting options.

Russia Ready to Make Amends After Naval Incident

Foreign Office in St Petersburg says Russia will make amends to Britain for the attack on the English fishing fleet in the North Sea if Admiral Rejestensky is found at fault. A statement notes regrets but a formal decision awaits his official report, received late last night after prior communications to the emperor.

St Petersburg Russia Great Britain North Sea Admirs Hojezvensky Foreign Office Statinous Rejestensky Rejestrensky Admiralty Sotver

Indictment Sought in Crystal Krauss Death Case

Hartford City Indiana October 23 The grand jury began an investigation into the death by poisoning of 19 year old Crystal Krauss on August 2. The girl's stepmother is held in jail awaiting possible indictment by the state attorney after seventy witnesses were examined.

Hartford City Ind Pelscon Crystal Krauss

Wealthy farmer loses all his valuables in assault

Madrid Ontario reports Lewis Tense, a wealthy farmer, robbed by two men on the outskirts of town. They took 150 dollars and a watch. A Madr id posse hunted all night but the suspects escaped. a description was obtained.

Madrid Lewis Tense Torn Tsieres

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