Geneseo Troops At Camp McCoy Enjoy Rainy Outing
Special correspondence from Camp McCoy reports heavy rain not stopping Geneseo Sixth Regiment troops as they hike, stage sham battles with North Dakota militiamen and 27th U.S. Infantry, and form hospital corps teams. A baseball win and church services accompany daily camp life while General Hoyt and a Sparta town nearby shape conditions for about 10 000 acres of maneuvering ground.
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McCox
The
Republic
Geneseo
Axsham
South Dakota Infantry
Sixth Regiment Hospital Corps
27Th Regiment US. Infantry
Chicago
Regimental Hospital Corps
L. E. Papenthien
Camp McCoy
North Dakota
Illinois Infantry Hospital Corps
U.S. A
McCoy
Hoyt
Frederick D. Grant
U. S.grant
Elgin
Sparta
Ft.Crook
News
Ft. Bay
Mich
Ft. Sheridan
Ft. Snelling
Minn
Pubuque
Cerc
Mirage Explained as Natural Illusion Seen Near Messina
A scientific writer explains the Fata Morgana as a mirage seen in the Straits of Messina and elsewhere. He notes such phenomena occur daily in heated air layers and invites young scientists to verify the claim with simple observations.
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Straits of
Messina
Panter's Merited Rebuke in 1862 Sermon
In a John county Missouri log schoolhouse Samuel S. Collier preached to a small gathering in 1862. The scene shows pews without backs and a flatpuncheon floor as the minister, noting the downtrodden mood, shouted to awaken the congregation with a burst of fiery exhortation.
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Panter
Samuel S. Collier
Johnson_ county
Missouri
Obituary of Mary Urban a life of devotion and family
Mrs. Mary Urban died at her North State Street home Thursday July 18 after a sudden illness. She was 78 years old, married to Christian Urban for 58 years, mother of seven, grandmother of fourteen and a great grandchild. The funeral was Sunday at 2 PM on the home lawn with Rev. E L Rife officiating. interment in Oakwood cemetery. Surviving are her husband, seven children, a sister, two brothers, and numerous relatives.
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Mary Urban
Chrig
Tian Urban
North State Street
Mary Fisher
Warren
Crown Point
Ind
Christian Urban
Louisa Sand
Ella Rapp
George
Enid
Okla
Martha Melvin
Marshalltown
Iowa
Ida Martin
Brookings, S. D
Frank
Zion City
Fred
Chicago
Urban
Indiana
Yorktown Township
John Offerle
Lewis Fisher
Sauk Center
Minn
George Fisher
Castana
George Urban
Oklahoma
Oakwood Cemetery
Passing of Gust Dralle
Gust Dralle son of Mr and Mrs Carl Dralle of this city died early Wednesday morning July 24 1912 at the parental home after a month long illness from rheumatism and Brights disease He was 29 turning 30 August 23 He had worked as a builder and contractor in East Moline seven years ago settling there He leaves parents one sister Mrs Anna Rink and two brothers Herman and Carl The funeral will be Friday at 2 30 pm at the Drakle home 529 East Wells street conducted by Rev Chr Bergen German Lutheran pastor
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Gust Dralle
Carl Dralle
East Moline
Moline
Geneseo
Bright
Carl
Bora Drake
Plong
Anna Rink
Herman
Cart
Chr. Bergen
German Lutheran Church
Drakle
Wella-street
Mrs John Miller funeral notice in Cleveland Illinois
Mrs John Miller of Cleveland Illinois died July 21 1912 at age 67 years 9 months and 24 days She endured long illness with Christian fortitude She united with the Cleveland M E church over a quarter century ago Funeral held at the M E church conducted by Rev Sebel of Colona Survivors include husband John Miller two sons Nelson W of Colfax Town and Edward N who died in the Cherry mine disaster A sister and two brothers Telitha Huebner Wily Quillin and Calvin Quillin Also seven grandchildren The note invites attendance at a Lawn Fete at hospital grounds next Tuesday evening for an auto ride.
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John Miller
Amanda Quillin Miller
Phenix
Henry County
Cleveland
Thl
Nelson. W
Colfax
Town
Edward N
Cherry Mine
Telitha Huebner
Wily Quillin
Hanna
Calvin Quiling
Green River
Cherry
Eeliorator
Feather
Cleveland M
Colona News and Local Happenings Reflect 1912 Life
Colona residents host visitors and travel to nearby towns as Colona’s social and civic events unfold. Notable items include visits by Davis of Colona and Booth of Atkinson, a U.S. steamer sighting, construction on the Catholic church foundation, and repairs on the Colona school. The Colona Cutters beat Flanders 9 to 5, while the Bats defeated Canalball 10 to 9. Peter Jacobson dies in Moline. funeral at Colona M E church. A five-number lecture course is planned for 1912 13 with season tickets forthcoming. Bids for concrete walks are invited by the village with a August 1 deadline. Roy L. Skinner and Catherine L. Eddinger wed in East Moline. couple to farm near Colona and move to South Dakota in fall.
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Ka. Davis
Colona
Rank Baum
Milan
F. Delany
U. S
Marian
Colona Harbor
M. T. Booth
Atkinson
Thos
L. Davis
Canada
Robert Vincent
Silvis
Jno. Emmett
O. W. Jacobson
Cleveland
Emil Lager
Rock Island
F.S. Fenno
J. J. Baum
Erie
Chas. Fuller
E. H. Block
Colona Cutters
Flanders
Moline
Frank Deem
John St Claire
Fats
Péter Jacobson
Victor Norton
Colona M. E
Frank P Green
Roy L. Skinner
Catherine L. Eddinger
la Crosse
Wis
Peter Ghys
East Moline
S. A. Cartwright
South Dakota
Card of Thanks for Beloved Wife and Mother
We express sincere thanks to friends for sympathy and help at the passing of our wife and mother. Grateful for minister singers others at the funeral and for the flowers from friends Urban and Children.
Household Goods at Public Sale in Annawan Village
John Rollo announces a public sale of household goods at his home in Annawan village on Saturday August 3 at 12 30 am. The sale lists include furniture, dishes and other household items. Proceeds go to settling estate and creditors will be addressed.
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Annawan’ S
True Education Emphasizes Life Fitness Over Exams
A statement argues that school funding should not be fully valued until society agrees that fitness for life matters more than performance on yearly tests. It frames education as preparation for lasting capabilities rather than immediate exam results.
Patchen Gentry and the Pacers Race Legend Remembered
Patchen Gentry, son of a sire of pacers, races through memory as fans recall his swift legs and shared glory with his owner. The piece reflects on courage, the racing life, and the community’s tribute as the horse meets fate.
Card of Thanks for condolences and support
We are deeply grateful and return heartfelt thanks to all who came to us with sympathy and kindly assistance in our recent severe affliction at the unfortunate death of our beloved son and brother. We also would thank all who participated in the last sad rites. Mr and Mrs Wat Staiver and family Mr and Mrs Geo Kirchner.
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Wat
Staiver
Geo Kirchner
For Sale A73 Acre Stock and Grain Farm
Farm in Buffalo Prairie township Rock Island County Illinois with improvements including telephone school house on farm and rural delivery route. seller may consider small farm or city income property as part payment. Contact A 4 acre State Savings Bank and Trust Co Mt.
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Buffalo Prairie
Tnpt
Rock Island County
Ae State Savings Bank & Trust Co
Eine
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RW. Fleming
Theo. Boltenstern
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Medill McCormick
Foienelons
Tee
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Clater
Bats & Ingach
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Geneseo, Ill
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Ivy Lorenzen
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Tampico
Dodge County
Minnesota
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Matinee
Combination Park
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