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12 Friday evening THE DAVFNPORT DEMOCRAT AND READER march 1927 MAS LEAD PART I IS CLUB COMEDY Susan Glaspell's New Book, 'The Road to the Temple' Is Rich in Davenport History MAYOR BANNiCK OFMTONDIES IN CALIFORNIA POST OFFICE, JUDGESHIP PLANS KILLED KIWANIS CLUB i WINS IN CIVIC BOWLING PLAY annex here is somewhat ambiguous, the only thing known for certain being that the local job has been authorized under a five-year plan. It is possible, Postmaster Chas. Lewis stated this afternoon, that work may be started on plans this summer but there is little hope that work can be secured. It was indicated some time ago that unless additional funds were made available by the senate, the Newton, postofflce project would be the only one to secure attention this year. The federal Judgeship situation is also now as much up-lu-the-alr as ever Apparently the local jurisdiction must get along as best it can for another year.

i i. sprung his father, the late Edward Then there was his uncle. I Ebeneer Cook, and his aunt, Clai- issa Cook. 5'George Cram Cook grew up In a town that had a Cook Memorial Library, a Cook Home I Exchange Club I Hears Golf Is I Jor'yid ometW "Exercise and build up your heart muscles if you wish to live to an old age" Mrs. Cora Johnstone Best, world traveler and lecturer, told members of the Davenport Exchange olub at noon today.

"By exercise 1 don't mean 18 holes of golf." Mrs Best continued. "That's for old women. I'm going to take it up myself when I reach my 90th "The larger the line the shorter your lite" Mrs. Best went on to say. turning around as she did so aria looking at Dr.

Kuno Struck, who had just introduced her. Dr. Struck has the distinction of owning the largest circumference in the Exchange club. Mrs. Best showed some beautiful pictures ot her western travels, notably the headwaters of the Columbia nvei.

Defeats Gyros and Carries Off Championship of the League. and Prominent Resident I Dies After Operation, SUSAN GLASPELU'S new boolf "The Road To The Temple" just oft the press, will prove ot especial interest to Davenporters, not alone because the author is a Davenport girl, but also by reason of the fact that the scenes and inspirations contained in the first six chapters are de-voted largely to Apparently Failed in the Closing Hours of the Congress. The bill in the senate that would have made possible the erection of 1 an annex to the local post office Wilton, la March 4. Ge Bannick. aged 74 years, for KnidUis.

club bowlers are champions of the Davenport Civic Club league for the 1927 season. By defeating the Gyro club in Davenport, its institutions and its jtbis year and the bill in the house- terms mayoi of Wilton, vice presi-1 people. "The Road To The Temple" charming biography of the late MARTIN ATTENDS SHERIFFS' MEET AT DES MOINES George Cram Cook (Jig) who died some ears ago in Greece, written by his wife, Susan Glaspell As is pointment of another federal judge for the southern district ot lowaj both failed In the closing hours of congress. While neithei measure was specifically mentioned in news dispatches after the close of the session at noon, it was taken for granted that the silence regarding well known locally, George cram Cook as born and reared here, be For Friendless Women, and a Cook Memorial Church." the book tells The volume recalls such familiar spots as Goose Hollow. Wild Cat Glen, old Trinity Church, the Cook residence at Sixth and Main sweets, Grlswold college, the Black Hawk Watch Tomer, etc It recalls the Turners gymnasium where "Jiggs" was very proud ot the number ot times he could "chin" himself on the turning pole.

Such familiar personages as J. B. Young.superintendentof schools; Miss Jennie Cleaves, high school teacher. Henry Kellogg, another High school instructor, and "Butch" Eggers, deputy sheriff, all long since deceased, are interestingly brought to light in the book. It is a volume replete with early history of the Mississippi Valley and particularly of this immediate vicinity Sheriff Piank Mai tin Is in Des Moines attending a two-day confer-t-iK'C ot sheriffs and law enforce-j ment officials rrom thruout the state.

The meeting will close Saturday. ing a son of the late Edward Cook, prominent attorney, and brother Rcul Cook of the firm Cook Blacklia-vvli hotel alleys Thursday -afternoon the Klwanians maintained their lead in the league and thereby cinched the championship. Members of the victorious Ki-rwanis team yeie Fred Russell, Julius Ralph Andrews. Ed. Bettendorf and Harry Hansen.

The members of the Gyro team that played as runners-up in the league and lost out only In the final series were L. Blakely. A. "Wallace. Finnic A.

Siemsen and Art Momberg. Final standings in the league ere as follows: The swallow has a larger mouth in proportion to its size than any other bird. Balluff Starting with "the deep road of the Indian ponies from Buffalo thru the Dodge farm." book delves into much local toiic lore compiled by the aut from the notes left by Air. Cook. W.

L. Pet. 31 14 21 '16 It recites the founding of the Cook family here, which from early days has been numbered among the leaders of the community, with VERONICA LUETT. Veronica Luett will take the part of the leading man in the Lewa club play, "Much Ado About Betty" the arrival in a covered wagon 183G of Ira Cook, his wife Rachel, and their four sons. This Ira Cook was "Jig's" great grandfather.

E. Stetsons One of the sons, John P. Cook, was his grandfather. From the latter TRI A CLASS AMATEUR ARTISTS ORGANIZED AT THE LOYAL ART GALLERY dent of the Wilton Sauugs hank and a prominent resident, died at 6:30 o'clock last mght in a Saul Monica. hospital where he had undergone an operation Wed- Mr Bannick had been in failing health the last year and in January he and Mrs.

Bannick went to Cali-tornia in the hope that the change of climate might-benefit him His condition became worse this week and physicians advised an immediate operation. Born in Schleswlg-Holsteiu. Germany. Jan. 7.

1853, Mi. Bannick came to this country when a vouug man making his home in the Wilton community -where he had since Thru h's thrift and indus fry he had attjmed a civic leadership in the community and his election as mayor ot the village was an indication of the lecogni-tion of his ability by his fellow townsmen. For many years he was a member of the firm of Smith Bannick roeat market und-paeking. and later he became vice president ot the Wilton Saving bank He served his first years as mayor 1900-1904. was re-elected for the 1912-1(1 terras and had been elected in 1922.

serving continuously since Ilis marriage to Miss Dora Claus-sen occurred 1879 and she with two dauehterK. Mrs. Edward Bischoff of Davenport and A McArthur of Burt. Iowa, and a son. Dr.

IS G. Bannick. formerly interne at Mercy hospital. Davenport, and now doing post craduate work at the Mayo Bros, hospital in Rochester. survive.

Dr. Bannick left for his father's bedside Wednesday when new1! ot the critical illness was received. A son. A Bannick. preceded his father in death 11 years Three grand-childien.

two brothers John of Bennett, and Matthias of South Dakota, two sisteis and a brother in Germany, also survive. Mr Bannick had been a member or the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows lodges in Wilton and was prominent in the civic organizations of this community. Altiio funeral arrangements have not been completed, the bodv will be returned to this place for final rites and burial. to be presented tonight at the Fneudlv House. Twenty-four characters will participate.

The pla is a three-act comedy based on the adventures of Betty, played by Juanita Dygert, after she has lost her memory. Complicated situations arise, involving a love affair, a series of brides and a jin.vup of admireis. Miss Luett will be disguised as the hero as the entire play is being presented The Trinity Lutheran church or-chestia will furnish the music. An added feature will be a gioup of solos by Miss Martini Bond Beck with Miss Berniee Knegei as ALL NEXT WEEK and 8:20 Beg-. Next Sunday Matinee, March 6 First and Only Showing in the Tri-Cities This Season TWICE DAILY AT 2:20 AND 8:20 Only Showing in Tri-Cities This Season of This Great Road Show Presentation DISCUSS PLANS OF MORE MEMBERS FOR BARBERS' UNION Union barbers and beauty shop specialists met at the Chamber of Commerce last evening and discussed ways and means of securing a larger membership in the union local.

The organization already has considerable representation from the Davenport shops. The Tri A Class of Amateur Artists' associatiou has been organized at the Municipal art gallery and is composed ot a dozen students who hold a regular class meeting every Saturday morning from 11 to 12 o'clock at the art gallery following the study period at 9 The officers of the class are-President Robert Stage. Vice president Polly Langtord. Secretary Edith Riley. Treasurer Jack Duvall Program chairman for March-Lawrence Kelsey.

The charter members, with those mentioned above, are Catheiine Calvert. Martha Gould, Nam Rendelman, Berniee and Thorwald Klunder. Bloise Cady and Jennie Miss Helen Wright of St. Katharine's school is the class instructor. The work now is in preparation for the opening of the spring out of door sketching classes.

Mrs. Henry Karwath Hat 82nd-Btrthday. Saturday, March 5, will be the S2nd birthday anniversary of Mrs. Henry Karwath of IMS Main street, and many friends will be happy in expending their good wishes and congratulations. There will bo no special observance of the dato beyond the immediate family circle, Mr.

Knr-j wath being in poor health. The i 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. The Omahj World- "Every today an the doorsteps, little dreaming what KING INVITE BUREAU TO SEND DELEGATE TO SHORT COURSE An invitation to send a delegate to attend a two-days shippers' couise sponsored by the Chicago Producers Commission Association will be accepted or rejected by the board of directors of the Scott County Farm Bureau at its regular monthly meeting Saturday. This is the first time the bureau has been invited to send a representative to the short course. Thursday at the library club rooms and the following officers were chosen for the coming year Chairman Mrs J.

M. Gimbel Vice chairman Charles lyot-spelch. Secretary-treasurer Mrs. V. Mrs.

Charles Lotspeich was elected to represent the repartment on the nominating committee of the league, preparatory to the annual election in the spring. Reports showed that 61 kitchen aprons had been finished and delivered to St Vincent's home. and Mrs. Karwath comes lu July. REGIMENTAL BALL FOR R.

O. T. C. UNIT Mrs. Karwath is a charter members of the "Woman's Relief corps and has been active for years in the corps work.

Maquoketa Couple Wed at I AT OUTING CLUB The annual Regimental ball ot ffewcomb. The marriage of Miss Margaret Ready -The Spring Hats Above illustrated is the "Avenue," one of the many new smart styles by Stetson for Spring 1927. This is but one of the many styles we are prepared to show you. The new spring shades will please you and selection will Jbe easy. Taylor, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. H. Taylor of Maquoketa, and Freddie Charles Rutf, son ot Mr. the High school R. O.

T. C. held at the Davenport Outing club the evening of Tuesday March 8. Music Tor the event will be furnished by Greei's orchestra. and Mrs.

Charles Ruff also ot Ma quoketa, was a quiet ceremony of among work ot the society. Social Dramatic Study Club to Give Play. Senior pupils of Maud Marshall Band have organized a Dramatic Study club for special study of the drama At the meeting Thursday night ot 904 East Fourteenth street, plans were made to present a plav' at the J. B. Young school the latter part of the month or early in April Miss Irene Manning is the club president.

clock Thursday afternoon nr C. OF C. MEETING tho parsonage of the New-Memorial church. The Rev. W.

Byrde Ray officiated Stetsons $8 to $16.50 Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and parents of the bride- and Mr. and Mrs Charles Schroeder. the later a sister IN BETTENDORF The regular meeting or the Bettendorf Chamber of Commeice was held Bettendorf hotel Thursday night, G.

Egger. president, presiding. Otherwise than routine business no important matters eie discussed. of the bride of Maquoketa a panied the couple. The bride wore gown ot poudre blue wiii ha! A dentist says that a woman loses her teeth sooner than a man Probably she wears them out with her tongue.

match and carried roses. There i wedding supper at the Bride' COMPANY'S OWN TRAVELING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF TWENTY SEATS NOW SELLING FOR ALL home after the ceremony and the couple will reside in Maquoketa TOP COATS ADVANCE where the groom is employed. Philanthropy Dept. of League Elect rnr ii ropy or the Davonport Catholic, Women's league held its annual meeting The useful garment. The easy fitting qualities, the smart lines, the fabrics which make them unusually attractive, all combined give us the finest selection of Top Coats we have ever offered.

Fashion Park, Charter House Top Coats, $25 $50 Great! Delicious! A REAL Sausage treat! These are some of the we hear about Men-gel's "Down on the Farm" bulk Pork Sausage. If you once taste them you will know why so many demand it, for it has that "better" flavor. We want to distribute another 1500 pounds of this delicious sausage on Saturday, so are repeating last week's offer. With each pound of Mengel's "Down on the Farm" Pork Sausage purchased at the regular price of 25c per you arc entitled to one doren of selected Fresh Country Eggs lor 14c per Dozen No "restrictions. Buy as much as you and your neighbors desire.

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