Interesting Letter from Camp Lincoln Tells of Company M Doings
An account from Camp Lincoln reviews Company M and its Moline band and bugle corps under Col. Kittilsen. It praises disciplined 33-piece band directed by Prof. Frank Bogue, notes strong leadership, and describes camp life, medical visits, and routine details of parade grounds and wagon maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lincoln
Company M
Ron Tins
Sterling
Moline
Col. Kittilsen
Ilinois National Guard
Frank Bogue
de Kalb
Nan
Bogue
Hle
Stockton a Division Point Rumor Spurs Local Plans
Rumors spread in Stockton that Such is Great and the Western Road’s Phin and officials of the Western Iron visited the town to decide on sidetrack locations two churches and other buildings. Stockton residents hope their town becomes a division point as Prairie Queen flour remains the leading brand with every sack guaranteed buy from grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Road
Western Iron
Stockton
New Daily for Clinton Weekly Times to Return as Daily
The Clinton Weekly Times will become a daily issue under Arthur Sweeney guidance. Previously a money loser, Dickey and Nice converted it to a weekly and plan to revive the daily format again to try their luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Weekly Times
Arthur Sweeney
Dickey & Nice
Pretty Home Wedding at Kucheman Residence
A quiet Thursday evening ceremony united Miss Amanda Kucheman of this city and Benjamin L. Birkbeck of Ladysmith Wisconsin at the Kucheman home on Meeker Street. Rev John Klindworth officiated with close family present. Myrtle Kucheman played the wedding music. The bride wore white silk crepe de chine with lace trim and taffeta silk, and a wedding supper followed in a rose and fern adorned dining room. The couple received many practical gifts and will travel to Ladysmith for the teacher's institute before a six week California tour and return to Galena. Out of town guests included several families from Council Hill Warren Eliza Myrtle Amelia Travis Rawlit Cornweil Fill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kucheman
Meeker St
Amanda Kuchemin
Benjamin L. Birkbeek
Ladysmith
Wis
Myrtle Kucheman
John Klindworth
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Tate
John Kucheman
Chas. Rawlins
Dawson
Warren
Eliza
Myrtle
Amelia Travis
Council Hill
George Graham
Thos
Graham
Rawlit
Birbeck Sr
Birbeck Jr
Sadie Birkbeck
Cornweil Fill
Firemen to Receive Top Pay on Burlington Route
Burlington railroad firemen to get highest wages in the United States beginning next month after a Chicago meeting between company officials and the protective board. Daniel Willard, second vice president and a former fireman, helped secure the new scale with harmony and improved service in mind. Mer Allen received a diamond shirt stud in recognition of his role as general chairman. The new pay scales raise class A engines to 2.60 per hundred miles, K-3 and K-7-7 engines to 2.95, and freight engines in passenger service to 2.75 per hundred miles. Watching engines rise to 2.40 for 10 hours, with other adjustments for construction and helper service. A new 30 cent per hour rate for loading machines and updated rates for large switch engines are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
United States
Protective Board
Chicago
Daniel Willard
N. ©. Allen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Mer
Allen
Ws Aimark
Ede Hi
Group L
Eromp
Iowa farmer linked to Rockefeller in rumor cannily claims kin
An elderly Shenandoah resident, John Phipps, resembles William A. Rockefeller Sr. and is the subject of persistent county gossip about being the oil magnate's father. Phipps, a quiet, wealthy farmer with a guarded private life, denies paternity while many locals speculate he is the missing link to the Rockefeller line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tarbell
Phipps
Rockefeller
W. A. Rockefeller, Sr
John Rockfeller
John Phipps
Iowa
Fremont County
Rockefellers
John D. Rockefeller
Old Phipps
Ile
Shenandoah
William A. Rockefeller, Sr
Sabula Man's Body Found After River Tragedy
The body of Harry Smith of Sabula, drowned last Saturday near Savanna, was found Thursday in a Clinton slough. Gus Nyquist and son Oscar spotted it, towed it ashore, and alerted the coroner. A gold watch, small cash, and oil can top were found in his pockets. Smith, son of J D Smith, had been launched with a friend when he fell overboard in swift current. The missing man’s family includes a wife and several children. A $100 reward was offered for recovery.
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Harry Smith
Mississippi
Savanna
Fifth Street
Clinton
Gus Nyquist
Nineteenth Avenue
Sixth Street
Oscar Nyquist
Hullinger
Sabula
J. D. Smith
Riverside
Smith
Andrews
Death of Miss Rebecca Mayfield on South Dodge Street
The demise of Miss Rebecca Mayfield occurred at her home after a long illness attributed to heart failure. She was a devout Methodist and active in helping others. survived by three brothers George Henry and Frank of this city and sister Mrs Lizzie Pugh of Kansas. Funeral at 10 a m Saturday from her home, Rev JA Matlack officiating, interment Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Mayfield
South
Dodge Street
Methodist Church
George
Henry
Prank
Lizzie Pugh
Kansas
JA. Matlack
Greenwood
Court of Honor faces suit over life policy denial
Joseph Haley died in Moline on May 11 leaving a $2000 policy with the Court of Honor fraternal society. The widow’s claim is denied because Haley’s grinding room work in Dixon and later at the Grant Detour Plow factory is labeled a prohibitive occupation. Haley’s widow contends he was insured at the time of writing and not warned of such exclusion. Her Rock Island attorney will sue the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Lonor Fraternal Insurance Society
Joseph Haley
Moline
Haley
Court of Honor Society
Dixon Lodge
Court of Honor
Dixon
Grant Detour
Society Offgials
Tfaley
Rock Island
Court of
Dubuque Wins The Second In Hectic Baseball Tilt
In a close game Dubuque defeated Galena 5 to 2 to clinch the series, benefiting from timely hits and a standout by pitcher Hughes. Mose Parish impressed in Galena's mound work, while Dubuque's Thiery and Reagan led the offense with key two and three base hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankey Hines
Dubuque
O'Day
John Haire
German Valley
Reagan
Haire
Sheean
Thiery
Hadley
Barnett
Davidson
Parish
Caugh
Jamnes Reagan
Hughes
Friend
Reed
Priend
MelXve
du Duque
Mose Parish
Galena
Coover
Huive
Jarnett
Sten Tees
Marned Yans
Culena
Dubuuque
Me Kee
Bargains in Hot Weather Necessities at Coatsworths
Bargains scarce in the Rustern factory sale include glassware jars and kettles priced well below retail. Turquoise and galena souvenirs tempt buyers with Galena view cards and keepsakes as Coatsworths promotes a lamp sale and discounted garden items.
July Bargains on Ladies Gold Watches at Coatsworths
Coatsworths Jewelry Store advertises July only prices on ladies gold watches. No.1 4k gold filled hunting case with 20 year warranty, regular 11.00 now 7.75. No.2 14k gold filled hunting case with Elgin jeweled works, regular 16.50 now 10.74. No.3 solid 18k gold hunting style with 15 jeweled Waltham works, regular 27.00 now 19.50. Limited-time offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Waltham Works
Coatsworth
Stoke
Base Ball Supplies at Coatsworths
Advertises a complete stock of baseball goods including bats gloves balls and accessories. Highlights prices such as bats from 10 cents to 1 dollar and gloves up to four fifty with left and toe plates and store books belts and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatsworth’s
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L. M.lebron& Son
Chicago Confectionery Store
Ladie
Kraehmer
Jenkler
Galena, Ill
Mre
Titave
Philadelphie
Waeaene
Tate Good
Maley Law
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Telp Nature Fa
Notrinla
Het Klay
N. Hollander
Henderson Smith
Co. M
Warry
New Daily
Amanda Kucheman
Benjamin Birkbeek
Ilave
Siniger’s Drug Store
Siniger’s Ding Store
Il, Co. Kucheman
Richard Gleason
St. Michael's Elvurel
Father Shannahan
Wm. Alexander
John Heit
Timothy Grady
Capt
Henry Geiger
Edward Connonby
John Crowley
Wa Mile
Mast Side Cemetery
Chilkoot Pass
Rocky Mountain
Singers Drug Store
Jurene Gillette
John Berteh
Guggenheims
Lnquire
Tribune
Westwick
Dorothy
Dubagie
Mississippi An
le Steamor
Eagle Point
Heins Fruit Press
J.W. Coatsworth & Co
Galena Souvenirs
Galena China
Coatsworth's
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