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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1904
Page
14
Society notes reveal engagement and wedding details with Robe Gregory and Miss Gregory, plus guests from Davenport Rock Island and Moline. Local gatherings include lectures and club events, with travel updates, hostesses, and member lists.
About twenty friends attended a card party at Miss Grace Sanford's home in Moline. The event honored Misses Slight, Gooble, and Qivern, three brides-to-be, with a red heart theme, five tables of progressive hearts, and prizes for high scores including a heart-shaped china bon-bon and a book titled The Remedy For Love. Refreshments followed the games.
Miss Mary Gallagher entertained friends at a card party on Haat Pleventh street Davenport. The club activity featured favors, prizes for gentlemen and ladies, with several guests and prize winners listed including Mr A Brasch and Miss Mac Moore. Refreshments followed.
Yesterday morning Miss Eula Carmichael and Mr. Thomas Dougherty were quietly married by Rev. Henry Hogan at the parochial residence of Beacred Heart cathedral. The couple plan to reside in Davenport after visiting St. Louis, with the bride's family at 110 West Thirteenth Street and the groom serving as secretary and treasurer of Sciick's Express & Transfer company.
Miss Isabella Porter wed Mr H A Carter of McCausland at the Porter residence in Le Claire in a ceremony by Rev Mott R Sawyers of Davenport. The home was lavishly decorated with flowers and music accompanied the service. About seventy five guests attended the reception and couple plan to reside north of LeClaire.
Mrs P T Walsh hosted a ginch party on Wednesday afternoon at her Davenport home. Mrs E Johnson won first prize, Mrs Ernest Somers second, and Mrs Jobt Carroll received the consolation prize. After the games, luncheon was served.
Miss Selma Rahn and Mr Perl E. Gregory wed Wednesday evening at the home of the Gregorys on Fifth Avenue Boline. The ceremony was witnessed by only immediate relatives.
A group at the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport organized the Sisters of Ruth to promote church, literary and social interests. Officers named include Holl a Dellett as secretary and Diunis as treasurer.
A church gathering at the First Presbyterian Church Davenport featured Mrs William Bermi ck and her son William recounting their world journey. Mrs Renwick shared a tale of a Chinese girl left for dead by the Boxers and discussed Sunday school work in Jerusalem.
Miss Barrett of Rockford entertained two groups of friends at her home before her upcoming departure for college. About twenty attended with John Meyer winning the first gentleman’s prize and Miss Isabelle Weaver taking the lady’s prize. Miss Lulu Stockwell of Davenport won the consolation. Refreshments were served during the event.
Mrs W S Hoehn delighted the A C club at her home 1615 Ripley street. Guests played for prizes with Miss Elst Plocka winning first, Miss Lillie Kohle second, and Miss Nell Séainsa receiving the consolation prize. A light repast followed.
Mr Frank Selken and Hannah Wagner were quietly married Tuesday evening by Rev A E Grelf at the bride’s parents home in Davenport. After the ceremony about fifty downtown clerks gathered to congratulate the couple. They will reside in Northwest Davenport.
Last evening a rehearsal of "The Pote of Queen Pleasure and Kien Industry" was held at the Illinois Theatre in Rock Island. Tonight the public may enjoy the performance. Cast includes top talent from three cities and Chicago made the costumes amid strong demand for seats.
The Borman family of Warner Illinois enjoyed a complimentary reunion at the Watch Tower for Mrs. Doravin's elderly mother Mrs. Davis. Children and relatives joined in a pleasant afternoon at the tower.
Mrs James Ross entertained a group of friends at a Thursday afternoon card party at her home 1206 Fortiety Street Rock Island A delightful gathering with Mrs T Hillaryn winning first prize and Mrs Harry Bushno second Refreshments followed the games
The Ladies Sewing Society of the First Methodist Church in Rock Island holds its first business meeting this afternoon in the Sunday School room. Officers will be elected and plans for the coming year outlined.
Mrs P B Burso wa entertained a small circle of intimate friends yesterday afternoon at her Mississipi Avenue home in Davenport. The visit honored Mrs Ciifila McManus of St Louis who is about to return home after a short Davenport visit.
The Club of Eighty-nine, Davenport's study and culture group of society women, will reconvene at Mrs. Waterman’s Kirkwood Boulevard home on September 27. The year’s theme is English literature from the Anglo-Saxon to the Restoration, with hostesses and readings scheduled through January.
The Rock Island road announced a new passenger station to be built in East Moline this fall. The one story frame depot will include a waiting room and small freight room, cost about 600 dollars, with location near Ninth street intersection on the railroad tracks.
Joseph F Halligan will assume editorship of the Iowa Catholic Messenger bringing education and training for religious journalism. He is known for his prior work with the Leader, and extended health issues limited daily editing duties. The Messenger shifts to a weekly format, easing the workload and promising success.
Several Davenport contractors will erect homes during the month. The permits listed were issued in the office of Chas Marquy in Davenport yesterday. Kebve Brow awelling for J B Kehos at Sixth and Tremont streets costs 1400. Alfred Vi all a dwelling in La Claire and Argh streets for John Burns costs 1000. O Qo Shank to build a two story frame building on Belle avenue between Locust and East streets at a cost of 1010.
A new Harvard Club named the Harvard Club of Davenport Rock Island and Moline was organized with fourteen members meeting at the Outing Club in Davenport. A constitution by-laws and officers were elected. Nearly thirty members are already enrolled. An annual dinner is planned for early September plus dinners and entertainments throughout the year. Officers include President Charles Francis Davenport and Secretary Treasurer Thomas W Griggs Devonport. Executive committee members are Bert Peak Mailne Oscar Schide Rock Island and F H Griggs Davenport.
The third annual state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held at Albion from Oct 21 to 24 with many Rock Island Y M C A members planning to attend and visit the St Louis exposition. Four addresses by W S D Gordon on religious life and association issues, plus banquets and evangelistic meetings led by Rev Henry Ostrom. Notable speakers include G N Bierce and Dr Ira Landrith. Socials, meetings for college and town men promote fellowship and study of civic work.
A Davenport city tale reports a ten month old baby boy said to weigh up to 60 pounds then 3 1 2 pounds, with the family discussing problems at home in a vaulting anecdote. The Millcreek Philosopher signs off urging prudence and life advice.
Manager Hayes of the Davenport club reports the All Stars maintain a winning run despite rainstorms that hinder receipts. The team dominated Havaza Alabama in a recent game, with Stauffer pitching and Havant unable to reach second base. They plan Havant today, then Canton tomorrow, finishing the schedule Sunday against Ottawa. Davy Crockett left the squad for Roanoke, Virginia, and Alperman cites a strong next year with a southpaw pitcher who can dominate in this region.
Dr King s New Life Pills claim millions are at work curing indigestion constipation and related stomach liver and bowel troubles. Easy pleasant safe and only 25 cents at Frank Dadler s drug store.
The Grand Island Bowling Club ends its season with a banquet set for Thursday evening at Rock Island. The Reds team, led by James McCaffrey, defeated two games, while the Bhws were led by 4 Kel. A memorial event and recognition of a top season participant are noted for next Thursday at the island.
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