Rock Island Editor At Center Of Scaffolded Skirmish
R I arsenal worker R R W Sherwood clashed with editor E C Berry after a Tri City Unionist article. On Berry refusing to reveal informant, Sherwood allegedly struck and broke a window, Berry fled, bystanders intervened, police alerted, Sherwood later paid for the glass and case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW. Sherwood
Berry
R. R. W. Sherwood
Rock Island Arsenal
Tri-City
E C Berry
Herry
Sherwood
Crescene
Sher Wood
Kerry
Flock Island Canton
Bottles Pharmacy Offers Tar Syrup Refund Guarantee
The Bottles Pharmacy under H Sandstrom offers a refund if Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. A 60 cent bottle can be refunded, and a 26 cent bottle is guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Sandstrom
New Allouez Knights of Columbus Council Instituted
Allouez Council No 658 Knights of Columbus was instituted Wednesday at Macabee hall Rock Island by W J McCullough Grand Knight of Loras Council Davenport. Officers were installed and the new council opened with 26 members, all from Loras Council. After ceremonies, McCullough received a loving cup, and a social hour followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allouez Council
Knights of Columbus
Macabee Hall
Rock Island
W J “McCullough
Loras Council
Davenport
Knight McCullough
T F LaVelle
JJ Krown
J M Culligan
J IF Murphy
Jos Geiger
Fred M Bust
John J Shields
JJ Ar Velle
Woo Gorttthn
John Buans Coutsine Guat
Sica Netty
Laur
Phossiidan Tae Jb
Joe Larkin
John Streckfus
Joe TO
Marton
Counsil
Terend Woteht
McCullough
Mculough
Treimbers
Loras Counci
Moline Man Hurt In Rock Island Incident
A Moline man suffered injuries after a streetcar wreck at Roberts Rug Store in Rock Island. He was carried to a hospital with unspecified face injuries and remains in care. Authorities investigate the cause of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Walia CF Rho
Trento
Roderts
Soodack
Bluadlert
Foonantty Aevetatae
Meoltrne Gorges
Halls Catarrh Cure Advertised By F J Cheney Co
An 19th century style ad touts Halls Catarrh Cure sold by druggists in Toledo Ohio. It claims no mercury and internal use. The notice urges genuine products from Fo Jotheney Co and lists price one dollar per bottle along with testimonials. It ends with a local benefit dance at Turner Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amell
Fo Jotheney & Co
Toledo
F J Cheney & Co
Chase moves grocery business to Langbehn building
George H. Chase relocates stock from Fifth Avenue and Fifteenth Street to Langbehn building and will pay $1200 yearly rent for the corner room. Newton Craig to remodel with large plate glass fronts and corner entrance as bank funds cover interior changes. Work hoped to finish in six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Block
Moline National Bank
Fifteenth Street
Third Avenue
Paving Delay Threatens Chautauqua Meeting Attendance
The Chautauqua committee warns Fifteenth Street paving may disrupt Prospect Park access and streetcar traffic during the event. They petition the Board of Local Improvements to postpone construction until after July 21, fearing partial failure could end this year’s program and push completion to next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marine Chautauqua
Fifteenth Street
Prosqurt Park
Board of Local Improvements
Rr Asengs
Prospect Park
Brine Tanks Start at Point Near Clinton
Fhre Davenport Pickling and Vinegar works in which FE OT Moss of Moline is largely interested is enjoying a large business. Since Mr Moss purchased an interest the concern has grown rapidly with many improvements. Brine tanks have been located at Canton where farmers may deliver cucumbers and onions for brining before shipment to Davenport factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Pickling & ‘Sinegar
FE OT Moss
Moline
Moss
Canton
Davenport
Townsdrow and McCormick Seek 28000 Acres in Wisconsin
Towndrow of this city and J B McCormick of Davenport left this morning to inspect a tract of 28000 acres in southern Wisconsin. The buyers are unnamed but local parties may be interested in investing in prime farming land. They expect to return Monday after the Savanna deal of 1900 acres boosted Moline’s prospects.
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Towndrow
J B McCormick
Davenport
Wisconsin
Savanna
Moline
McCormick
High School Boys Prepare for State and National Track Meets
School officials begin practice for upcoming track contests in Elmwood in May and summer events. Four Elmwood boys may compete in a national meet funded by the University of Chicago, requiring a 55 second speed. Candidates include John Steenberg Dell Arre Relach Arrest and Charles Perrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
University of Philadelphi
University of Chicago
John Steenberg
Dell Arre
Relach Arrest
Charles Perrin
Advertised Letters at Moline Post Office
The following letters remain unclaimed at the Moline post office for the week ending April. Care, Thomas Eagan, Mis J, Fogarty, Geo, Heppurn, George, Henning, Herbert Kohler, Ernst, Miner, H E., MacCorrison, Arthur, Osburn, frobert, Razen, A. G., Reynolds, D. P., Ryan, Frank, Swanson, Mr. Stibert, James, Thomas, Greger, Turner, Burt, Wilhite, Mrs. Chartie, GEO H. M'KINLEY, P. M.
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Moline
Care
Thomas Eagan
Mis J
Fogarty
Geo
Heppurn
George
Henning
Herbert Kohler
Ernst
Miner
H E
MacCorrison
Arthur
Osburn
Frobert
Razen
A. G
Reynolds
D. P
Ryan
Frank
Swanson
James
Thomas
Greger
Turner
Burt
Wilhite
Mrs. Chartie
Community Notes From Moline And Nearby Towns
Local residents appear to enjoy visits family gatherings and celebrations. Anna Sheley won a china cabinet prize while Mire Frank Heatts entertained. Residents travel to Chicago Benton Harbor and Burr Oak Town for visits funerals and events. The Ladies Aid met at Mary Bailey’s home and Rose Edgar celebrated her fifteenth birthday.
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Frank Heatts
Anna Sheley
KB F
Sheley
Burr Oak Town
Lillian Olsen
Galesburg
Moline Friends
Mr Mitchell
Hanibal Mo
Dilworth
Eighteenth Street
J LW Heck
Chicago
Sarah Corneal
Benton Harbor
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mary Bailey
Gorgeson
Rose Edgar
Coal Valley
Chas Rank, Sr
Dewrore House
Local election results from country towns show mixed party gains
Election reports from Edgington Cordova Port Byron Coe South Moline and Hampton detail Republican tickets sweeping several posts while some towns elected People’s party or single-ticket slates. Road tax measures in Edgington carried, while Hampton saved a mixed slate and Port Byron saw varied partisan results.
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Hampton
People’s Party
Moline Township
Edgington
Thad J. Ash
C. Titterington
Harry Ziemer
William Miller
Bert Vanatta
William Weaver
H P So
Cordova
A W Mullery
Kernard Brown
J. Bandeburg
Kenry M .Trent
W C Heany
Peave R. Curtis
Jere Bryan Rott
Jo. Thompson
H H Tavenner
People’s
George Allabrow
Frank Mitchel
Paul F Gerhart
J. H. Albrécht
G. F. McNabadney
James Corbin
Port Byron
Frank. Garnett
L. H. Trent
Julius Lincke
Hoy McCauley
James Haire
W W Pearsall
Chas. Esper
Fucklinger
George Nunn
Ed Coe
Remer Doose
Charles Walthersa D
South Molini
People's Party
South Moline
Louis O. Johns
Charles A. Larson
John
Newlin
Geo. Ir Sands
George Bustard
Willam Hamer
Final report and court actions from GAe Court House notes
Estate of Matilda Wahlberg final report of administrator approved and order for distribution. Reports and assignments include Holt and Savage and James V. Batley estate. Conservator and guardian proceedings for Charles Peal and Charles Lundahl approved. Various land transfers and property deeds in Rock Island Davenport areas noted with monetary values.
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Matilda Wahlberg
Holt & Savage
Lertate
James V. Batley
Ciaitation
Charles Peal
Charles Wo Lundahl
Yourad
Frederick Rix
Charles Krieger
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Mr Sherwood
Mro Sherwood
Forsberg & Tasty's
Halls
Turner Hall
New York
PIERR @ CO
Tri-Cities
Clinton
Spterr & CO
H. M'Kinley, P. M
Seeteve Hicks
Preston Tow R
Steven Hicks
Gae Court House and County News
Juin Patton
Fort Obate
Wall
Grace Buford
Hannah M Freeman
Old Town of
Rock
Nak Island Brewing
George H Johnston
Old Town of Rock
Phil Mitchell
Teone Ho Johnston
Fil Mitchell
Rock Tabane
Ad Mitchell
Thilnels Theatre Co
Rog
Jor Pa Mo Johnson
Robert P. Waitcutot
Wait & Walter
Reynelda
Michael M Miller
John Millett
Diock
West & Walker
John Barlong
Wm Eckerman
Walter
McKee
Sarah J McKee
Sinnet
John Moore
John A. Anderson
Eclipse
Sundeen & Vander
E. Mayer
M&daxas
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