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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1904
Page
8
Society editor notes call for community input to brighten Davenport Rock Island and Moline columns. Reports weddings church events and club meetings with details on reception color schemes, guest lists, and music. The Ladies' Aid society at St John's Methodist Davenport reports year earnings 3503.46 with 3002.26 spent and 110 balance, upcoming officer slate and constitution changes.
Visiting Nurses Association will hold a tea at the residence of Mrs W Hi Kombail 200 Mississippi Avenue Enport Oct ?. at 8 o clock Proceeds to replenish the association coffers Mrs Silboh-Hanasen and Miss Norma Wiese will perform selections and Miss Grane will speak Tea and coffee will be served
Miss Verona Slater entertained the Davenport G G G club at her Davenport home on Second and Tipley. An evening of cards followed by a three course dinner. First prize went to Miss Etta King, consolation to Miss Mabel Agarden. Officers elected for the year: President Miss B Amidon, Vice President Corn Felger, Secretary Treasurer Florence Guldner.
Mr Fred Bruchmann and Miss Lillie Kerr were united in marriage at 8 oclock last evening at the German Lutheran church in Rock Island in the presence of a large group of relatives and friends. Rev Ernest Mennicke officiated with Miss Mary Plarrity and bridesmaids Misses Amy Gardner Christine Hrachmant Mabel Kerr aiding.
A Burlington wedding celebrated Tuesday evening united Miss Alice Belle Stewart and Mr William Birch Pilger before about forty relatives. Rev W C Williamson officiated in the bride's parents frame home. The couple entered at 8 oclock and stood under a fern bower as Mendelssohn and Lange provided music. Both families are from Burlington and the groom is a local businessman.
Mrs. E G Fraver hosted a Rock Island gathering at Third Avenue home for the Central Presbyterian Ladies' Guild reorganization. Officers were elected with Mrs B D Folsom as president and Mrs T H Thouas as vice president. bazaar planned for the second week of winter.
Mr and Mrs Chris Jaeger entertained Northwest Davenport Cinch Club members at 1448 Liberty Street. Guests enjoyed an evening of card play with refreshments. Mrs George Tankers won first prize and Mr Chris Jaeger took second. John Lueschen received the trophy. Next meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs John Luescher.
A group of girls gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Hilda Olson's Rock Island home to bid farewell to Edna Giddings who left for Denver Colorado. Giddings received a gold ring and a card bearing each girl’s name as a keepsake.
Mr Lee R Wareham and Miss Grace Jugenheimer were married by Rev W H Blanche yesterday afternoon at the bride’s home on Jersey Ridge road The bride is from Davenport and the groom works at Hayes Cigar store They will reside at Bridge avenue and host friends after the ceremony
Announcement of a recital at St. John's Methodist Church this Friday evening features Marion Green, a well known Chicago huaso and singer, accompanied on piano by Miss Alien Dutter. The event is billed as an exceptionally fine performance with multiple favorable reviews in cities where Green has sung.
The Rev. D. L. AtteNary of United Presbyterian Church officiated the marriage of Dr. Frank Sample and Miss Sarah Heeren of Port Byron yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the church parsonage. The couple will reside in Port Byron and host friends there.
Last night at the Outing club in Davenport the social event drew a large attendance despite sultry heat. Several small supper parties were served before the dance, and the billiard and pool areas saw activity as guests enjoyed the occasion.
Mrs Maria Purdy Peck will entertain at the 61st meeting of the Cilunkia city club Tuesday afternoon at her home on Drady street Davenport. One of the oldest women’s clubs in the state hosts its first discussion on the subject Tuesday yaya.
Mrs Powell entertained the Ladies Aid Society of Calvary Baptist church yesterday at her home 1410 Rock Tetiné Street Davenport Fork. There was no special business. members enjoyed refreshments and social time in the afternoon.
The Ladies and society of the First Christian Church were entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs Lahrmann and Birk Teeney of Mb Ida Davenport. The event was a great social and financial success with delicious refreshments served by the hostesses.
Cards announce the marriage of Mr. William Klechler of Cincinnati to Miss Ella Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Miller of 1507 Brady Street Davenport. The ceremony will be performed October 3 by Rev A J Judy.
Twenty five of her young friends were entertained by Miss Marguerite Rohwedder yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents, 1886 Thirty first street, Rock and. The occasion queries ofth bre.
Mrs. B. F. Taylor hosts the Jolly Ten with an afternoon thimble bee at 220 West Third Street. A musical program will precede refreshments served by the hostess.
Mrs D H Beiderbecke entertained about sixty friends at a coffee yesterday afternoon at her home 1434 Grand Avenue Davenport. The event brought together a large gathering of local women in a cordial social setting.
Local column records multiple social visits and entertaining events across Moline, Rock Island, Des Moines, Denver, Cleveland, Chicago, and St Louis. Residents such as Dr C M Meyers, Mr and Mrs G W Wood, Mrs Lotha Harms, Miss Frieda Harms, and Mrs J B Knox hosted or visited relatives and friends, with trips to the St Louis fair and Notre Dame studies noted.
Long list of local residents traveling to fairs visiting relatives and hosting gatherings. Includes Mr and Mrs J W Lina, Mrs Ella Wehrend, Miss Mc Manus pre nuptial event for Miss Mc Manus and Gustav Pielke, a belated visit by Miss Grice Church, church dance party by Sacred Heart group, and official inspection tours by Col Elche and Col A MacKengin. Also mentions Woodworth Ctum knee injury and Mrs C Bernhard traveling from Washington.
One of the Tri Cities most elaborate mercantile openings began yesterday at the Big Boston store and continues Saturday night. Every department displays fall and winter merchandise from around the world with especially attractive millinery. Hats by English French and American designers fill the millinery parlor, alongside fine outfits in ready to wear including suits coats waists skirts and furs. The large silk and dress goods section on the first floor draws crowds as the exhibit runs through Saturday.
A Davenport gathering of the Ancient Order of Hibernians celebrated Fred B. Sharon’s election as state president with a supper at Grand Isle. A. B. McGuirk and A. P. McGuirk chaired, with speakers including William Gordon and Joseph Halligan praising Irish heritage and the order’s civic role.
A brisk sale of United States army clothing and relics began this morning at 424 West Second Street. Manager W. 5. Kirk offered a large stock of serviceable goods, ornaments, fixtures, and related items at about one batt the jovighant price.
The Athenaean society at the high school plans a special meeting tonight to discuss bringing Mrs Wicks, a noted dramatic reader, to the school for several readings. The initiative aims to offer an entertainment event expected to draw a good audience.
The hearing in the case of Anna C. Otto against Latra Schinkli and husband on charges of alleged fraud and cover the ath the rat deeds for valuable property was adjourned after Wednesday morning's session with the next hearing set for Saturday morning.
Davenport school class holds meeting and elects officers. Consuls Carl Lurtbeek and Margaret Brown named. Scribe Helen Nagle. Quaestor Frank Secoy. Historian Ed Bettendorf. Censorial Committer Geneve Martin, Peter Short, Will Goenac. Triumvirate Ethel Canderwood and Roger Vah Eyra chosen.
The Grand Isle Bowling Club will hold its annual banquet this evening at Grand Island. About thirty five members are expected, with plans finalized at last meeting yesterday. The club has met every Thursday in the summer for bowling and social time.
Sidney Cooley won 2400 in a suit against Rock Island Sash and Door Works after a February 14 1902 accident at a jointing machine. He lost earlier, with a first trial awarding 750 and a post trial motion granted.
George W. Sample a Rock Island constable and former second-hand dealer on Second avenue between Pifbeoth and Sixteenth streets was adjudged insane by a jury. The panel included Dr. C. T. Foster H. C. Harris S. Hall TB Souders F. A. Leichner PW Prener. He will be removed to Waters town hospital.
Real estate transfers list several transactions in Rock Island and Moline. Harry Schreiner to M O Cloudus, lots 19 20 block 3 Black Hawk penitohon to Rockstand for 1190. J E Peterson later H Aimer man lot 24 block 178 East Alaine 950. George Powe Sr to George Powe Sr lots 4 3 4 and 1 Powe's addition Rock ishing 1. J B Stover Peoples Savings Bank Trust Co lots 25 block 12 14 block 129 and lots 28 block 128 New Stops addit ion Enat Solin Sept 22 C H Pope to M O Clondas lot 2 block 170 East Moline 3300.
Estate of Hathryn McKeever motion to sell to pay debts continued to October 1904. Purchaser Gorgas McCuaskrin and conservator Rolla Sturgeon present. Estate of Louisa Oberdorfer final report of executor filed and approved. Residuary beneficiary receipt filed, executor discharged, estate closed.
Independent candidate George W. McCaskrin addressed workers at Rock Island Sash & Door works urging three rallies and a Saturday climax. He framed the independent vote as vital to justice, equality before law, and a curb on moneyed fraud, calling for flag raisings and marching clubs tonight and in coming days in three wards with scheduled events.
An afternoon passenger train on the G Rf and P yesterday startled George Wagner the brewer and his niece Miss Matthes as they rode beneath the Thirty ninth street viaduct. The wagon turned over throwing Mr Wagner and Miss Matthes to the ground with some violence but neither was seriously hurt. The horse bolted but was pursued and caught.
Mrs. Mua Ternecek arrives with the remains of her son John Ternecek who died at Colorado City. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at Sacred Heart cathedral at eight o clock.
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