Local July Fourth Notes and Community Gossip
Atkinson residents recall the Davenport races with Atkinson and George Hartman witnessing. Geneseo visitors include Mrs Ed Sommers and Miss Minnie Hilfford. Local stores advertise children’s hose and clothing deals. A fire destroys a home south of Atkinson and social visits unfold. cross country at Princeton, baseball wins 26 to 5 over Annawan, and village Belgian Rolle Belle games draw crowds with prize winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BacHays
George Hartman
Davenport
Ed Sommers
Geneseo
E. Cc. Green
Minnie. Hilfford
James Hufford
John
Ruiter
Peter Joes
Atkinson
Mary King
George Adams
Verbeckmoes
Margaret Steiner
Mary Brooks
John Keag
Booth
M. T. Booth
Adeline
Dorothy
Prince
Annawan
George Huff
Fred Atwell
Atkinson-Cornwall
Charles Hoogerwerf
Harley Devoy
George Farnum
Thomas Devoy
August Leopold
Louis Riddell
Achiel de Puttee
Achiel Engels
Achfiel Bowens
Henry Chaese
Chas Buysse
Mell van Vooren
Henry Fleming
Edmund DeBaeder
Louis DeFoy
Emil DeFoy
Poley Schole
August Cause
Phil Donick
Dhekn
Barber George Wall in Woodhull Shoots Self at Work
George Wall of Woodhull Illinois a barber employed by Daniel J. Zook at 1330 Fourth Avenue Moline attempted suicide at work Friday noon by firing a 32 caliber revolver into his forehead. The bullet caused a deep flesh wound but did not enter the temple. Wall was treated at Moline City Hospital and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wall
Woodhull
Daniel J. Zook
Fourth Avenue
Moline
Wall
Zook
Black Hawk Named Rockford Park in 1920s decision
Park officials in Rockford named the new Lathrop tract Black Hawk Park honoring Chief Black Hawk. A July 1 dedication in Oregon marks the monument to the Indian chieftain. The park will feature a large spring whose waters will be conserved for visitors, ensuring ample supply for crowds.
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Black Hawk
Rock River Valley
Moline Dispatch
Oreggi
Rockford
Lathrop
Black Hawk Park
Mahnabesee
Park Board
Revered Cleric Visits Lourdes Parishioners on Fourth
Rev. Fr. J. Schaaf of Lourdes and Dr. Francis F. Long of Chicago spent Independence Day at Mrs. John Buchhel’s and family. Schaaf also visited local parishioners who held him in high esteem during the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Schaaf
Lourdes
Francis F. Long
Chicago
John Buchhel
Morristown Dance Next Saturday Evening
Morristown hosts a community dance next Saturday evening with Frost Bros of Orion providing music good order guaranteed and all are invited to attend for a enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost Bros
Orion
Minutes of Atkinson Board Meeting July 3 1911
The Board of Trustees met in regular session with President Bush presiding. Bills read include Ransom 4690.61, Steiner 114.08, Foy 31.40, Imel 50.00, Van Builaert 23.37, Van Builaert 20.75, Harm 50.00, Graham & Son 12.50, Booth 45.59, Republic Oil 8, Cheney 22.20, Andrews 33.25, Grews 22a, Claeys 2.75, Verkruyse 8.00, Causemaker 3.00, Johnston 0 use of jack SCTEWS 0.50, Van Deneste 0.75, total 968.95. Motion to allow bills as read. Petition for Monday forenoon run of electric light plant taken from table. motion to grant prayer carried. meeting adjourned. Jesse Steiner, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Imel
L. van Builaert
F. van Builaert
H. Harm
Graham & Son
M. T. Booth
Gen
Republic—printing
T. Totandard
Oi_Co
I W. Cheney
A. E. Andrews
Mason
Ea No Owers
T. Claeys
C. Verkruyse
H. Causemaker
E. Johnston
P. van Deneste
Johnston
Graham
Rumler
Macafee
Jesse Steiner
Early hay fever forecast and affordable escape routes
The Moline Mail reports hay fever may start two weeks earlier than normal due to early vegetation. It suggests options to escape: travel to the middle west, steamship fares around $10, plus $4-$5 weekly board at Petoskey Bay View or Harbor Springs, with total 15 day costs under $25. Hosting work opportunities for near-appearing young workers are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Middle West
Petoskey
Bay View
Harbor Springs
Union Miners Shot in Affray at Ladd
Two Union miners Jack Evans and Aliano Bravo were shot on the main street of Ladd early Monday in a pistol duel that signals a vendetta against union workers by Sicilian anarchists. Bravo is in critical condition, Evans stable. The conflict followed Saturday’s expulsion of Joe Guttilo for stealing loaded cars from a fellow miner at the Illinois Third Vein coal mine. Hart, Schaffner & Marx suits, formerly 24 to 25 dollars, on sale for 18 dollars at Engdahl & Fraed Clothing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Evans
Aliano Bravo
Ladd
Joe Guttilo
Olinois Third
Bravo
Evang
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Engdahl & Fraed Clothing Co
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Waltham
Walthams
George E. Perkins
The
Atkinson Jeweler
Emma
Gladys Maroney
Lucy Hoogerwerf
Messrs
Burt Rumler
Joe Verbeckmoes
Princeton
Sadahs
Geneseo Creamery Co
W. F. Lipke
Mgr
Beechmoes Department Store
Illinois
You
Wizard
Inns
Woodhatull
Hooppole
Morristown
Ker-Choo
Llinois
Lohmer
Bush
Schall
Ivers & Pond
Gerts
Uncle Sam
Ue “Algistana College
Rock Island, Illinois
Our
College and Academy
Great North Central College’ Association
Gorinst
Gustav Andreen
Wets Aalsies
Wainich
Hiaya
Martinet
Genant
Henry County
Patchen Gentry
Rae
Lindan
Allerton
Hilsa
Combat
John R. Patch
Dan Patch
Jennie Neff
Canada Land
Canada Belle
Igtr
Fred
Geo. Weinrich
Gotthardt
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