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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1904
Page
10
Society readers hear greetings from Tri Cities section editor Balter and Star staff. Events of Today cover church happenings and social visits. many Davenport Rock Island and Moline residents attend weddings, coffees, and fairs while traveling to St Louis and beyond.
About twenty friends gathered at Miss Grace Sanford's home in Moline for a card party honoring brides to be Miss Slight Gamble Osborn. Red decor, five tables of progressive hearts, and tallies with monograms. Prizes went to Miss Ruby Sleight and Miss Etta Ganbia, who received a heart shaped enamel dish and a book titled The Remedy For Love.
Miss Mary Gallagher hosted a cord party at her East Pleasant Davenport home. Card games accompanied refreshments with prizes: a deck of cards to A Broseh and a glass vase to Miss Mac Moore. Consolations went to Emily Dwyer and John Foley.
Yesterday morning at the parochial residence of Sacred Heart Cathedral Miss Evin Carmichael and Mr. Thomas Dougherty were quietly married by Rev. Henry Hogan. After a few days at the St. Louis fair they will be at home in Davenport after Nov. 1, moving from Remers street to East Fifteenth street in the spring. Mrs. Dougherty is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carmichael. Mr. Dougherty is secretary and treasurer of Behiel's Express & Transfer company.
At the Porter home six miles north of LeClaire the marriage of Miss Isabella Porter to Mr H A Carber of McCausland was conducted by Rev Mott Ry Sawyers of Davenport. About seventy five guests attended as flowers bloomed and music filled the ceremony. The couple will reside north of LeClaire.
Mrs P T Walsh hosted a Wednesday afternoon club party at 910 Marquette Street Davenport Airs B Johnson won first prize Mrs Ernest Sommers second and Mrs John Carroll consolation prize. After the games luncheon was served.
Miss Sula Rahn and Pearl E B Gregory wed Wednesday evening at the groom’s parents home, Mr and Mrs J Gregory, 149 Fifth Avenue, Moline. Only immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony.
A young women from First Presbyterian Davenport gathered at the church to organize a new group named Sisters of Ruth. Officers for the first year were President Nella Dellett, Vice President Tala Rice, Secretary Binnie James, and Treasurer Mae Dennis.
A meeting in the First Presbyterian Church parlors Davenport featured Mrs. William Renwick and her son William describing their global journey. Mrs Renwick recounted a Chinese aid left for dead by the Boxers and spoke of Sunday school work in Jerusalem. she and her son planned further talks and travel toward California.
Miss Barrett of Rock Island hosted about twenty guests at her home before her forthcoming college departure. John Meier won the first gentleman’s prize while Miss Isabelle Weaver claimed the ladies seat. Miss Luli Stockwell of Davenport took the consolation prize. Refreshments were served.
Mrs W S Hoehn delightfully entertained the members of the A G Club at her home 1615 Ripley Street. Cards occupied most of the evening with Miss Elsi Ploein taking first prize and Miss Lille Wohle second. Miss Nell Seatmen received the consolation prize. delicious refreshments were served.
Mr Frank Selken and Miss Hannah Wagner married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride’s parents 1113 West Fifth street Davenport Rev A J Greif officiated about fifty downtown store clerks called after the ceremony to extend congratulations The couple will visit friends in Northwest Davenport before going to Rome
Last evening the final rehearsal of The Fate of Queen Pleasure and Kin Industry was held at the Rock Island theatre. Tonight the public may enjoy the performance as the cast includes top talent from three cities and Chicago-made costumes indicate a large anticipated attendance.
The Dorman family of Warner Alabama held a joyful gathering at the Watch Tower. The event honored Mrs. Davis, the aged mother of Mrs. Dorawn, with other relatives present for a pleasant afternoon.
Mrs James Ross entertained a card party at her Rock Teland residence 1206 Fortieth Street Thursday afternoon. Mrs T H Flynn won the first prize, Mrs Barry Bushno the second honors. Refreshments were served.
The La Mes Sewing Society of First Methodist Church Rock Island holds its first business meeting in the Sunday school room. Officers to be elected and plans for the coming year outlined.
Mrs P T Burrows hosted a small gathering at her Davenport home on Migatsalppi avenue in honor of her grandmother Mrs Camille McManus of St Louis who is about to return home after a short Davenport visit.
The Club of Eighty-Nine will resume meetings at Mrs. Waterman’s Kirkwood boulevard home starting September 27. The group, among Davenport’s oldest women’s clubs, will study English literature from Chaucer to the Victorian era with a rotating schedule of hostesses and readers through January, covering topics from the Anglo-Saxon to the Restoration periods.
A historical club outlines its 19th and 20th century reading plan with hostesses and speakers on Dryden Pope Goldsmith Shelley Brownings Tennyson and more. It lists presidents vice presidents secretaries treasurers and a roster of honorary and regular members including Mrs Holbrook Mrs Hayward Mrs Ryan Mrs Knocke and Miss Ludlow.
A Rock Island line announcement states a new one story frame passenger station will be built in East Moline with two waiting rooms and a small freight room. The depot, costing about 1600 dollars, may be located near the railroad track intersection with Ninth Street. no Moline depot is planned.
Joseph F Halligan will take charge of the Iowa Catholic Messenger as editor. He brings education and training suited to religious journal work and is known from his prior editorship at the Leader. Health previously limited him but the Messenger weekly format should suit him and the Star welcomes his return.
A Davenport row notes several contractors receiving permits to build homes this month. Kehoe Bros. obtain a dwelling at Sixth and Tremont for 1400 dollars. Alfred Vinall a Le Claire High street dwelling for Joan Burns costing 1000 dollars. O O Shank to erect a two story frame building on Helle avenue between Locust and East streets for 1009 dollars.
Harvard men from Davenport Rock Island and Moline met at the Outing club Davenport to form the Harvard Club of Davenport Rock Island and Moline. About thirty members enrolled with officers Charles Francis president and Thomas W Griggs secretary treasurer. An annual dinner is planned each year with additional socials.
The thirty second annual state convention of the Lidnels Young Men's Christian association will be at Albion Illinois from Oct 21 to 21. Delegates from Rockland M C A plan to attend the riveling and St Louis exposition. Four addresses by S D Gordon on religious institutes associations leadership by Frank H Burt and L W Messer. Banquet evangelistic meeting by Rev Henry Ostrum. Addresses by G N Bierce and others. Music led by John P Hills with social events and meals. Special meetings for college new town geo and physical department men.
Davenport manager Trayea reports steady progress for the All Star baseball team despite rain delays. Harry Stauffer's letter notes money concerns as they tour Havana Alabama and Canton before facing Ottoten Florida. Davy Crockett leaves and returns, while Allegheny’s Alperman hints at a top southpaw for next year.
An old-time ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills keep workers alert by curing indigestion biliousness constipation and headaches. The copy touts 25 cent price at Frank Dadler’s drug store and implies benefits for liver and bowel troubles with nightly use.
Grand Island Bowling Club ends season with a last meeting at Grand Isle. The Reds beat the Blues two games to one led by James McCaitrey for the Reds and Keim for the Blues. A charity fourth-committee event is planned for next Thursday at the island, described as one of the best times in memory.
A Star reporter describes a claimed Davenport baby boy of unusual size and intellect said to be 11 months old, weighing 60 pounds earlier, now teething. The tale includes household discussions and a yard excavation scene, prompting further inquiry into the legend's origins and existence.
A fragmented reflection on friendship persuasion and advice. It contrasts failed attempts to convince others with the saying a word to the wise suffices. It warns that reading articles on success wastes time while noting rising necessities and the proverb rolling rocks gather no interest.
Trusted plumbers warn against guesswork and advise letting specialists install plumbing to prevent vine damage and bursts. The message emphasizes proper work to avoid leaks, freezes, and related trouble.
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