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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1904

Page

8

Newport Society Adopts New Fad Of Aura Development

Newport society columns describe Mrs. Margaret Gladstone Stuart introducing a theory that each soul radiates a color, revealing temperament and destiny. The fad draws the smart set into aura classes, with red indicating fleshly indulgence and vermilion praised as brilliant.

Newport New York Margaret Gladstone Stuart Gladstone Gresser Stuart Newport @ brilliant

Women's Foreign Missionary Society Meets at St Johns Church

The Women s Foreign Missionary Society of St John s MB Church met yesterday. Mrs J Calkins presided as president with officers and delegates elected for the year. Plans were made for an annual meeting in Des Moines and a special event October 12 at the church hosted by Mrs C J Harrison.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society of St. John's MLB J. Calkins Harrison J. E. Catritos Trs EL BL Hayward J. N. Heimlin Wi HL Pluie BB AuMigan

Hayrack Party and Two Davenport Weddings Recap

A hayrack party hosted by the choir members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church featured games for children and a later ceremony for Miss Rita Miller and Albert Chandler. Separate accounts describe a Davenport wedding where Miss Hillis and guests gathered at a residence for a reception after the ceremony conducted by Rev. Robertson and Dr. Stafford.

Gr. Fohn Y Methodist Apiscow Pal Dutcher Line Jen Bradley Eugene Hostettes Mixsey Apple Dorman Butcher Margaret Donder Ande Garsway Lute Milligan Laura Hanks Bessie Hanks Jennie Reed Ane Eldridge Jn Cork Lernea Duncan Laura McCart the Lehner Dornitu Bhawan Stevens Herma Fipper Ed. Carmody George Norwood Raymond McCart Walter Mulligan Chirenee Pabver A. B. Hender

Schmid McCartney Nuptials Celebrated At Home

Last evening at the Schmid home in Rock Island, George L. Schmid and Miss Marcia McGartney were married in a ceremony led by Rev. W. S. Scire. The home and grounds were lavishly decorated with green and white, and Lohen Grin’s wedding march was played by the Boulevard Mandolin Club. A reception followed, then a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo. the couple will reside at 821 Twentieth Street, Rock Island.

George L. Schmit Marcia McGartney W. 5 Scire Schmid Lohengrin Loulvard Mandolin Club Niagara Falls Buffalo Sehnud Rook Ighved

Annual Meeting of the Women's Auxiliary in Davenport

The Cathedral branch of the Women's Auxiliary met at Mrs. T. N. Morrison's home on Brady Street in Davenport. After a brief business session, annual reports were read by Secretary Mrs. C. A. Anderson and Treasurer Mrs. J. W. Watzek. A convention summary by Mrs. N. S. Stephens and letters from Miss Babvel and Bishop Restar ek were shared. Officers elected for the year: President Mrs. P. Morrison, Vice President Mrs. N. S. Stephens, Secretary Mrs. G. C. A. Anderson, Treasurer Mrs. J. W. Watzek. A thanksgiving service was planned for October 6 at Grace Cathedral.

Te Women's Auxiliary T. N. Morrison Brady Street Davenport C. A. Anderson J. W. Watzek Des Moines N. 5. Stephens Babevel Japan Bishop Restarek Honolulu Griswold College Grace Cathedral Trinity Church Hoston Woman's Auxiliary United States Mra N.S. Stephens GC. A. Anderson Morrison

Mrs Charles Rust Hosts Matinee Euchre Club

Mrs Charles Rust of Moline hosted the Matinee Euchre Club yesterday afternoon. First prize went to Mrs A C Wood-YR, second to Mrs Frank Lewis. Lone hand honors were won by Mrs F Holton. Refreshments were served.

Charles Rust Moline A. C. Wood- YR Mis Frank Lewis Folia Holton

Missionary Society Notes From Mrs Pierce Home

Mrs S W Pierce hosted the Women s Foreign Missionary Society of Edwards Congregational Church at 1011 Brady Street Davenport. The annual thank offering raised about 27 dollars with more expected.

S. W. Pierce

Pre Nuptial Dinner At Manufacturers Hotel

A private pre nuptial dinner was hosted Tuesday by Devil R Wood and Misa Edna Wood at the Manufacturers hotel in Moline for an extended guest list. Attendees included Mr Prone Eobert and Miss Marjory Osborne who will wed next week, with Artin De von of Galesturg and Miss Etts Gamble of Mohan, Storney Tatt and Miss Ruby Steight among others.

Devil R. Wood Misa Edna Wood Moline Manufacturers Hotel Prone Eobert Marjory Osborne Peat Week Artin Devon Galesturg Etts Gamble Af Mohan Storney Tatt Ruby Steight Ebbert-Osborne Osborin

St Anthony Ladies Entertain at Cards

The Indies of St Anthony's church hosted a card party for church members led by Mex Mil er as manager with assistance from several others. Forty tables were filled at the event and Kath erina McCormack won the first prize a bead necklace while Miss Johns took second prize a similar item. Prizes included gifts to Mr Hazelhurst and Mr Cadwall, with refreshments served during the evening.

St Anthony's Church Meneyers Miler Offaly Deek Katherina McCormack

Leola Council Entertains With Hay Rack Ride

Leola council members and friends left the city on hay racks bound for the Rock River. The Nor Weskin club house on the riverbank was reached where baskets of delicacies were unpacked and the hungry were fed. The evening ended with dancing.

Leolaenmeil B. Moline Tuerley Rock River Norweskin Club Baskets Aue

Miss Landee to Entertain Senior Class Members

Miss Landee will entertain the senior class on Sept 30 in honor of Miss Claudia Hewberg who leaves for Steomberg, Nebraska next year. Until the opening of the year Miss Hewberg was a member of this class.

Miss Landee Claudia Hewberg Steomberg Neb Anooth Hemberg Chiss

Meeting of Ladies Aid Society at St Pauls Evan Church

A large attendance gathered yesterday afternoon for the Ladies Aid Society meeting at St Pauls Evangelical church. The group transacted regular business and enjoyed a special program during the afternoon session.

Ladies? Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul’s Evan Regia

Mabel Hetter and Charles Carroll Wed in Rock Island Church

The ceremony joined Mabel Hetter and Charles Carroll in a Wednesday evening service at the German Evate Church on Ninth Street Rock Island conducted by Rev H Kumpke. The couple wed in a modest local ceremony attended by family and friends.

Abel Wetter Charles Carr Ninth Street Rock Island Rev. H. Kumpke

Club Night at Davenport Outing Club Draws Crowd

Last night at the Davenport Outing Club a well attended Wednesday supper drew a large crowd. Miss Helen Borgembert hosted a table with her young party and a group of friends, and Miss Mary Debes Cuillerty led about thirty-five girls. Petersen's orchestra supplied music for the evening dance.

Davenport Helen Borge Siateon Itdy Seutleman Mary Debescuilleerty Petersen Accaalen

Geddes Circle Meeting At Court House

Yesterday afternoon a regular meet of the General Geddes circle was held at the court house. The ladies were present and Mrs Whit Fort Dayeport will be the host for an upcoming event.

Noa Geddes Court House Geddes Vhrele Ladie Ray Wa Omare Phere Agwiebers

Miss Alice Snyder Entertains At Flinch

Miss Alice Snyder hosted about ninety friends Tuesday evening at her Davenport home 105 Davida Avenue. Miss Sarah Vilar won the prize with Frank Fidler as geotlesen. Louis Knecke received the bunby pin. Refreshments were served.

Alice Snyder Quesday Evetine Fata Hey Hole Qavida Avenue Davenport Sarah Vilar Frank Fidler Louis Knecke

Misses Harrison Host Epworth League Social Night

The Misses Harrison entertained the Epworth League at their Davenport home on Bil Grand avenue last evening. About fifteen members attended a short business meeting followed by a social session with refreshments.

Harrison Epworth League John's MW Churel Bil Grand Avenue Davenport Te Feazure

Last Black Hawk Dancing Club Summer Dance at Watch Tower

The final summer dance of the Black Hawk era took place at the Watch Tower last evening. Despite poor weather, a large crowd attended and dancing continued into the morning hours with Ogden ore train providing the music.

Black Hawk Dancing Club Watch Tower Hell Ogden

Daughters of Revolution to Resume Work Meeting

The first meeting of the year for the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert H. Noll, 120 Kirkwood Boulevard, Darenyort.

Hannan Caldwell Channel Daughters of the American Revolution Robert H. Noll Kirkwood Boulevard Darenyort

Personal notes from a midwestern paper

Personal mentions include Alvis Qietl returning to California after a stay in Motine. Miss Elizabeth Ammerman of Missouri visits the St. Louis exposition. Mrs A L Dimock of fine travels to Chicago for a brief visit with relatives. Miss Giss of Clinton returns home after a visit with Miss Ilunsig of Moline. Miss Smith lag returns home.

Alvis Qietl California Motine Elizatrih Ammerman Hue St. Louis A. L. Dimock Fine Prntends Chicago Giss Clinton Town Ilunsig Moline

Davenport Society Notes and Travel Snippets

Davenport society pages report visits and departures. Susan Nott leaves for Iowa City to visit Miss Swire, Ada Sommers hosts a birthday party with friends, Misses Etta and Carrie Midlir travel to St Louis for the World’s Fair, and Porty Wessel and Carl Mueller move to continue work at the University. David Robinson returns from Texas and expects to visit Texas again in November. Miss Susan Nott’s absence prompts next Cuisine du Will gathering hosted by Miss Melen Stebbins. Several Davenport residents tour St Louis and Chicago venues, with surrounding friends accompanying them.

Susan Nott Davenport Melen Stebbins Etta Carrie Midlir St Louis Ruchford Porty Wessel Carl Mueller Moline Teft Down University of Own Uitversiy Barc Lee Arthur Litpold Will Dusecan

Annual State Fair Opens at Springfield

The fifty second annual Illinois State fair opens Thursday morning in Springfield with Exhibitors day and a schedule of events. Merchants day and children’s day follow, plus sacred concerts, school programs, and district days for Peoria Lincoln Jacksonville and other locales. Railroads offer round trip tickets for one fare.

Springfield Promis State Board of Agriculture Frigay Saumrdey Sebao Childrens Dan Patch

Davenport Bag & Paper Co Buys Large Property

The Davenport Bag and Paper Co bought a large land parcel at the southeast corner of Second and Rock Island streets in Davenport. The 2 acre site, extending 150 feet on Rock Island Street, was valued around 7500 dollars and was previously owned by Charles Lelander. The property includes a saloon occupying the building, delaying any immediate construction until next spring.

Davenport Bag & Paper Co Secomd Rock Island Davenport Second Street Charies Lelander

Decision in Slopgulus Case To Be Out Today

The case of William Slopoulus versus W C Steinhauer was tried Wednesday afternoon before Judge Reddewig. The plaintiff sues for $20 paid for a pile of wood that Steinhauer delivered but could not be possessed. Sharon and Dougan represented the plaintiff. Steinhauer acted as his own attorney. The court will render a decision later today.

William Slopoulus W. C. Steinhauer Reddewig Steinhauer Sharon & Dougan Steinhawer

Federal jurors to be drawn at courthouse

Tomorrow at 1 p m in the courthouse of Davenport clerk of the federal court W C McArthur and H J McFarland jury commissioners for the southern district of Iowa will draw twenty four names for jurors for the term of the federal court convening in this city Opt 4. The draw is made by order of Judge McPherson.

Steals Friend's Shoes and Faces Trial Today

Chris Passe was arrested this morning and brought before Justice Rode in Glurose District Court charged with stealing a pile of shoes from Johan Virgin at Glrose Works. The shoes are valued at $3. He will appear tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.

Chris Passe Arristet Brome Vta

Helping Hand League Aids Davenport Needy in City Mission

The Helping Hand League in Davenport runs a gospel mission at 324 West Third Street aiding the needy. Services are held evenings and Sundays, with programs for fallen women, street children, and mutual training. They run a mother’s class, clothing drives, and an employment bureau, seeking donations of clothing, shoes, food, and furniture to sustain these efforts.

Davenport League Thisi Cir Wil Cheek

Rockland Police Await News From South

Police in Rockland await word from South after Kyle was arrested in Se. Lents with $300 worth of goods from the H B Rugely Manufacturing Co. He fled quietly but was released by St. Louis authorities. An explanation was promised to Rockland police headquarters.

Marshal Miller Foek Ishind Ttr R. Miller Veley Kylie Se. Lents H.B. Rugely Manufacturing Company St. Louie Kyle

Disappearance of Bones Drops Coroner Inquiry

Wild rumors spread that a human skeleton was found among debris from a barn fire that burned Charles King's barn Monday night. Two farm laborers found unaccounted bones while poking the ashes. the coroner was notified but took no action as the bones disappeared.

Hunan Charles King Tue Tn Boner

Laundry workers extinguish small blaze on dry shingles

A fire alarm at 10 o clock this morning from Clem Luciry on Fiftevith street Moline reported sparks from a smokestick causing a small blaze. Employes puts out fire before fire department arrived. damage minimal and not fully clear.

Clem Luciry Fiftevith Street Tho Gorau Norhlind

Cascade Waitress Inherits Big Estate

In Colorado Springs Ida E. Michener quits her Cascade waitress job to return to Carmel Indiana and claim a share of a $15,000,000 estate linked to the Marrlet family. She cites a great-grandfather’s will contest and says the case is pending, with siblings and other relatives expected to gain as proceedings proceed.

Indiana Colorado Springs Col Faliss Ida E. Michener Colorado Midland Caunty Cascade Carmel Ind Ska Soran Marrlet

Free Homestead Land Offer Near Davenport Iowa

A notice invites readers to visit or contact C. S. Mahne at 305 Brady Street Davenport Iowa to secure one of the free homestead lands being offered. The ad cites the excursion to Pierre South Dakota on September 1 as the event date.

Pierre S. D C. S. Mahne Brady, Street Davenport Iowa

Supreme Court Opens Term in Des Moines with New Decor

The court, presided by Chief Justice Demer, opened a term divided into four periods. Six cases were listed for the first period including Gibrechrys v City of Reoltwrk and Shelyy v Burlington. Several out-of-town lawyers attended, such as F Lawrence, T P Murphy, A M Antrobus, J C Mabry, and H J Sawxery.

Des Moines McClain Demer Colerelli F. Lawrence T. P. Murphy Sous Clty A.M. Antrobus Buhnstan XN. B. Kendall J.C. Mabry Albiny J. B. Bowell Keokuk A. W. Tucques Tudze McNutt Ottumwa W. L Bubb Washinghnm H. J. Sawxery Keoleuk

Russia Bitter Over Treaty and Britain’s Tibet Policy

St. Petersburg reports angry Russian press reaction to the Tibet treaty with Britain. Russia accuses London of exceeding promises, turning Tibet into a British protectorate and monopolizing trade. The piece notes fear of prolonged occupation of The Clint valley and surprise at China aiding Britain by deposing the Daily Lady.

Britain St. Petersburg Rri Tibet Russ Foreign Office Great Britain Iog Daily Lady Priice

Ice Cream Baskets Attract Party Shoppers

A quirky ad fragment touts individual ice cream baskets filled with fresh strawberries as ideal treats for gatherings. It mentions Krell'n Toe Cream and a variety of desserts and snacks to elevate a reception.

Financial aid offer for personal loans with secure collateral

A confidential notice offers loans backed by your furniture, piano, car or other property. The lender provides funds with the security left in your possession and arrangements to repay without inconvenience. It invites you to cooperate if you need money.

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