Dr Jennie McCowen Heads Davenport Daughters Board
Dr Jennie McCowen of Davenport was elected chairman of the executive board at the Iowa City convention. Miss Mommie Elinéman of Iowa City won state secretary, and Davenport’s seven circles report strong organization among working girls. The next convention will be held at Burlington in 1905 and a Bible gift to honor No. 100 was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mommie M. Elinéman
Iowe City
King’s Daughters
Iowa City
Hindman
Kittie Chittenden
Des Moines
Jennie McCowen
Davenport
Méis Ewice
Burlington
Jeane McCawan
McCowen
Miss Alda Hansen Weds John D White in Moline
Miss Alda Betina Hansen and Mr. John D. White wed at 5 p.m. at the bride’s sister Mrs. Nettie Hansen’s home in Moline. The ceremony was led by Rev. G Hoffsten with relatives present before the couple departed for Savannah for their honeymoon. They will reside on Twenty sixth street and Twelfth avenue in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Alda Betina Hansen
John D. White
Nettie Hansen
Fourth Avenue
Moline
Mrs. White
City
Twenty-sixth Street
Twelfth Avenue
Pretty Home Wedding Solemnized in East Moline
A pretty home wedding was solemnized when Miss Ethel Garner became the bride of Mr. Howard Skinner at 7:30 o’clock Wednesday evening at the home of the bride’s parents in East Moline. Rev. Steckel officiated in the presence of about fifty relatives and friends. The Harper residence was decorated with roses, carnations, smilax, and autumn leaves. Attending were Miss Clara Smith and Mr. James Skinner. Mrs. Lindy entertained at a reception yesterday in honor of the bride and groom, who will reside in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Garner
Howard Skinner
Ed. Harper
East Moline
Steckel
Harper
Maas Clara Smith
James Skinner
CE. Lindy
Yeterday
Stunner
Moline
Entre Nous Club Hosts Mrs Miclot Evening Event
Mr and Mrs J B Miclot delightfully entertained the Entre Nous club at their Davenport home on Fortyeth Street. Progressive cinch yielded high scores with Mrs W Netley and Mr Ra Si Ong capturing top prizes. Second ladies prize went to Mrs Frank Grt and gentlemen’s to Mr Laris Westphal. Consolation trophies awarded to Mrs A J Smith and Mr Frank Ol. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Miclot
Entre Nour Club
Tar Home
Frank Ol
Miss Mamie Halligan Hosts Card Party
Miss Mamie Halligan entertained a group of friends at cards last evening at her Davenport home on East Pleventh Street. Prizes went to Miss Agnés Hurley and Mr Ed McManus for first place with Miss Cevelia Gallagher and Mr Ben Kelly taking second prize. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miamie Haligan
Ecards
East Pleventh Street
Davenport
Cinth
Agnés Hurley
Ed McManus
Cevelia Gallagher
Ben Kelly
de Heinns
Etude Club Meeting Highlights Russian Music Program
The Etude Club met at Mrs Frank Hetzel’s Davenport home with a strong Russian music focus for the first half of the year. Readers Miss Ruapke and Miss Larkin presented selections, and Miss Reupke performed a self composed piano piece. The next meeting will be at Miss Huffie Jordan’s home with a study meeting on the Russian program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hetzel
Biude Club
Everuoan
Welos Fats
West Third Street
Davenport
Ruapke
Rus’ Larkin
Rock Island
Mentung
Huffie Jordan
Brady Street
Markt Mugurku
Sousari
Hetzel
Kulentschenke
Borowski
Miss Treupk
Sanlviphone
Sonateltow
Hss Larkt
Miss Webs
Tuesday Euchre Club Meets at the Outing
The Thesiay Atterngan Eurbre club holds a reorganization meeting at the Outing club Dyresport to continue last year’s meetings. It will meet semismonthly on Tuesdays at the Outing with alternate sessions of short games. Mrs Charles T Smith hosted a luncheon for her birthday. Next Tuesday afternoon yard games are at Washington garden followed by dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thesiay Atterngan Eurbre Club
Dyresport
Charles T. Smith
Vinb
Washington Garden
Persian Garden to Be Given at Unity Hall
The Grice cathedral choir and Davenport group plan a Persian Garden performance at Unity hall on Thursday evening November 17. It is an austere song cycle based on Omar Khayyam’s Rubaiyat set to music by Liza Leninann, featuring Louise St John Westervelt Mrs T C Sineyst Mrs Marc Laven of Dubughe and L G Sugomtht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice
Lue Hall
Davenport
Unity Hall
Omar Khayyam
Liza Leninann
Louise St. John Westervelt
T. C. Sineyst
Marc Laven
Dubughe
L. G. Sugomtht
Bazaar to be Given by Our Lady of Lourdes Bettendorf
The Our Lady of Lourdes Bettendorf parish plans a bazaar at a downtown hall in Davenport in late text month. Proceeds support church debt, tele erection, and purchasing additional lots in Bettendorf. An auction item labeled Pike is mentioned among features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUR Lady OF Lourdes
Bettendorf
Dozaar
Down
Hibernian Hall
Davenport
Tri-City Euchre Club Host Delights Members at Davenport
Mrs Max Kohn entertained the Tri City Euchre Club at her Davenport home on Thirteenth and Main. Six handed euchre was played with Mrs Sol Levy of Rock Island winning the game store prize and Mrs Michael Levi of Rock Island receiving the Tony Kind trophy before a light lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre
Max Kahn
Tri-City
Thirteenth
Main Streets
Davenport
Sol Levy
Rock Island
Michael Levi
Tony Kind
Hallowe'en Party by Fraternal Tribunes Girls
The Fraternal Tribunes young ladies host a Halloween party Monday at 8 o clock with entertainment and dancing followed by a light meal. Maidens will wear dressy costumes as part of the event and invite attendance.
Surprise party for Miss Bessie Cary reported
Miss Bessie Cary of Rock Island was unexpectedly surprised by about twenty guests who attended a gathering with refreshments served after the event, as described in a brief community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bessie Cary
Bessie Cary
Rock Islang
Mrs Wing Honored With Tea By Mrs G W Cable Jr
Mrs G W Cable Jr of Park Ave NE and Locustate Davenport hosts a late afternoon tea in honor of Mrs Daniel Wing nee Cable of West Newton Massachusetts. Several friends attend as the host shows hospitality in a local social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Cable, JR
GW. Cable, Jr
Park Avene
Locustate Davenport
Daniel Wing. Nee Cable
West Newton
Mass
Personal Mention From Rock Island Area Visits
Local column records many visits and travels of residents across Illinois and nearby states. Fred Yeaver and Harry Gollrtan of Gatesburg and Kock Island are mentioned with Dr G G Craig Jr. Others include Gus Saalberg of Melive, Frank Westity of Face Island, Henry McNeffly arriving from Des Moines, plus numerous trips to Kansas City and Detroit. Social events include church and club meetings, silver wedding anniversaries, and a Davenport High Theta society gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Yeaver
Gatesburg
Harry Gollrtan
Kock Island
Tee
G. G. Craig. Jr
Court of Honor Presents Bible to G A R Ladies
Col Jonathan Merriam pension agent from Chicago visits Rock Island staying at Harper House. A prominent public figure in Illinois, Merriam is noted as one of the best known men in public life and is welcomed by the Ladies of the G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Honor
G. A. R. Ladies
Jonathan Merriam
U.S
Chicago
Rock Island
Harper House
Merri
Impersonation Event Ties Rock Talaid Figures to Pa Used
An account from Onutiwa La describes Mrs BD Ay Doak and Max H. T. Wam Wohl attending impersonation events with Mrs Peter A. Wilbert of Ol City Pa. Mandy Louise Kenney, vocalist with Sousi's band, is guest at J S Wilbert’s Rock Talaid home. L Bruner of Rock Ishrad returns from Denver with his wife for the election period. The piece notes Miss Bruner’s Denver schooling and improved health from climate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kacha
Max. H. T
Steven
Onutiwa
Peter A. Wilbert
Ol City
Mandy Louise Kenney
Sousi
JS. Wilbert
Davenport Men Shy Rose in Train Robbery Retrial
Davenport men Barofsky and Winckler, in a saloon when train robbers struck, returned from St. Louis to identify suspects. A Davenport woman is linked to the hold up as the bell rope puller. Confession by Mor ris aimed to shield others, with police noting a large display of bakery goods tomorrow at Quin's.
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Jon Barofsky
Hermann Winckjer
Davenport
Henry Schroeder
Tsiand
St. Louis
Hose
Mau
Morrie
Rose
Tata
Morris
Iso
Barofsky
Winckler
Barafsky
Wrrckler
St. Louvis
Judge Gest Dockets Law Docket Entries
Judge Gest entered orders across various cases including appeal by defendant, amended declaration deadlines, foreclosure matters, divorce, and master proofs. Notable items include defenses to amended declarations due by November 7, a judgment for costs, foreclosures on chattel mortgage, and masters reports approved with sale decrees in multiple matters.
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Gest
Alom
McCaskrin
Brasa
Pew Ral
Gaylord
Adv
Swit Co
Lamb
Coure
Thay Hoult
Flemming
Weager
Admin
Knights & Lawes
Chancery
Heyle
Parthion
Cuoge
Als
Cole
Guyer
Berist ’S. “Moon Building Sibrlings & Loan Association
Tineh
Ridenow
Snyder Ya. Snyder
Darling
Dory
Laudesiekon
F. Geitrel Trust
Savines Bani Think Methodist Church
Parerlasure
Fairbanks to Speak in St Louis Before Cincinnati Stop
Fairbanks began a series of thirteen addresses today addressing a crowd at Monet. He will arrive in St Louis tonight on his way to Cincinnati where he will speak tomorrow night in hall. On Utica Ridge read at John Gabbels hall Sunday night October 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Scott
Yesterdty
St. Louis
Dover
Del
Springfield
Fairbanks
Monet
St Louis
Cincinnati
Tomorow
Meat and pork products advertised in bulk sale
A cluttered advertisement shows various meats and groceries including beef, pork chops, steak, Bologna, round roast, spring chicken, and horse radish. It mentions large quantities and discounts over the next three days with prices and brands implied by the readable fragments.
Commerce Department May Locate Office In Davenport
The Commerce Department is poised to open a Davenport branch soon. Washington officials have been in touch with local authorities, and a room in the post office is likely to host census aides during the 1905 manufactories census. The office would require one room, unfurnished, but can be prepared quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Davenport
Washinston
James Farrand
Vs ‘Hl. Metcalf
Commerce and Labor Department
Fromme
Miss Bessie Whiteline Joins Rock Island Lace Dept
Miss Bessie Whiteline, long in charge of the lace department at Lambert & MeBroom, accepted an offer from Young & Me Combs of Rock Island to become buyer in their lace department. The Geneseo News notes her seven years in Geneseo and a substantial salary accompanies the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Whiteline
Lambert & MeBroams
Geneseo News
Young & Me
Combs of
Rock Island
Migs Whiteline
Geneseo
Lamsber & MeBroon's
Mesery, Lamber & MeBroom
Lece
Rock Island Probate Estate and Conservatorship Actions
Probate of N P Carter estate notes final report hearing set for Oct 24 1904 with no claims filed and distribution none. In re conservatorship of James Connelly declared insane, petition for appointment of conservator filed hearing October 24, 1904. court orders Harry Schroeder conservator upon filing security of 2600. Guardian work for John B Schauser and Edna Schneiver noted with sale petition pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. PL
Carter
James Connnelly
Ami Vordier
James Connely
James Conelly
Harry Ue Sehriver
Sid James Connelly
Canserentor
Mike En
Prison for horse thief in Green County court
The oldest horse thief in the region, C. J. W. Agrelius, age 80, was sentenced to ten years in state prison in Waupi for horse thefts across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. He claimed innocence and tearfully protested his conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
United States
Green County
Offeult
Waupia
C. J. W. Agrelus
Sweden
Wisconsin
Illinois
Agrelius
Accused accomplice indicted in county treasury theft case
Fomeroy October 2. A grand jury indicted R. Maning, father in law of County Treasurer Thomas J. Chase, as a confederate in the county treasury robbery of September. Maning furnished bond and was released. Indictment against Chase had been returned yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Maning
Thomas J. Chase
Sept. & Chase
Arrest Made in Alabama Lynching Conspiracy
Huntsville Alabama October 28 Thomas B M Riggs a colored man has been arrested and placed under five thousand dollar bond on a charge of conspiracy in the lynching of Horace Maples. The case follows a regional crime scare with officials naming suspects and outlining legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntville
Ala
Thomas BM. Riggs
Horace Maples
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Jennie M’cowen
Mo- Tine
William Hall
Wired
Sis SF
Marean
Alda Hansen
John B. White
Miss Mamie Halligan
the Ladies Hat Store
Etude Club
Euchre Club
Mrs
Max Kohn
Gus Saalberg
Melive
Madison
Wis
Allerman Frank Westity
Face Island
South Dakota
Lows
Frank Luilin
Rove Island
Dauville
Henry McNeffly
Rock Islaud
Des Maines
James
Rachman
Rochstand
Lart
the Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Maline
John Lowen
Twentyfourth Avenue
Alfred Sutherby
Christchurch
Chain Sleline
Secour CouySrogarionlehaven
Clyde Thockman
Detroit
Mich
Rocksland
Larry Lennon
Kansas City
D. E. Ellermann
Marc Lagen
Dabuaie
Fred P. Betts
Dremond Avenue
Mra. T. BP. Wells
Keosauqua
Ta Hock Island
Elizabeth Barnard
Hone
Stith
Tishop
Indice
Ladies' Misatonari Society
Brandway Pressby Teri Church
Rork Island
Will Belield
Tre
R. J. Okerlund
Sont. Thomas
William Ade
Molino
Mary Sievers
St. Katherine's
Ane
F. G. Gaylord
Helen
B.D. Jordan
Colorado Springs
Theta Society
Davenport High Side
Hallowe'in
John Crampton
Macc
Enbees
Graniteld Fists
Ladies of the First
Church of
E. D. Sweeney
Twentieth Street
Auigber
Takewell County
Shy Rose
Tran Bardit
Amirab Letts
Iows
Jugge Gest
Fairbanksan
Missouri
Read
R. Tenerbom
Harrison Street
Old
Lambert & Mebtown
MR. Advertiser
Star
Tri- City Star
Republican
Knocker’s Club
Rock Island Probate
Man Agad
Chas. Schick
Wholembang Retail Desier
Main St. Tel
Clark
Davenport Gas & Electric Co
Brady ST
Littig Bros
Trinity Heating and Supply Co
Main Street
W.H. Hender
Central Park
York
Hinrighs Crockery CO
West Second Strlet
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