Reform Drive Sparks Dramatic Scandinavian Mutual Assembly
At a late night meeting in Chicago the Scandinavian Mutual Aid Association debated reorganization to form a new Illinois insurance society. Edwin A. Olson chaired the organizing committee. J B Oakleaf of Moline pledged $10 to back the plan, sparking a flurry of similar contributions and heated parliamentary clashes as members argued over the report and future funding.
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J. B. Oakleaf
Moline
New Society
Scandinavian Mutual Aid Association
Edwin A. Olson
Chicago
L. C Boman
A. G Larson
Rockford
Martin Noyd
John Peterson
St. Paul
Minn
J. A. Berg
J B. Oakleaf
Oakleaf
Brieg
Illinois Insurance Society
Scandinavian Mutual
Saafety
Galesburg
Committee of Fifteen
Franseen
Hiiago
Pached Srep
Ayaulbeee
L .W. Olson
Wataga
J. M. Anderson
Minnesota
John W Anderson
Kewanee
Essex Iown
Quakleaf
Bernard Anderson
Tee
Sid
Ben
Mrr
Morris
Noyd
Swensson
Despondent Woman Lodges at Rock Island Station
A woman from McGregor Iowa sought shelter at the Rock Island Police station Thursday night after her husband deserted her in Clinton where they planned to buy a houseboat. She said she would travel home by walking back to Iowa.
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Rock Island
McGregor
Iowa
Clinton
Burlington
Milwau kee Depot Baggage Car Kills Horse
A horse waiting at the Milwaukee depot in Rock Island was frightened by an arriving train and leaped into a baggage car, dying instantly. The incident occurred Wednesday evening as the US Express Company’s wagon stood nearby.
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Milwaukee
Rock Island
US Express
YMCA to Acquire Club Gym Equipment
The Y M C A accepted a proposed transfer of athletic apparatus worth about 125 from the Y P C A club. The club dissolves and urges members to join the YMCA, which will use the rooms through year end and upgrade facilities. Bath rooms and improved gym space are planned to benefit members.
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Y. P. C. A. Club
Methodist
Five Points
YMCA
Hanks
Tuscola nuptials and civic notices shown in brief
Social and personal items from Tuscola and nearby towns report the engagement of Eva Bragg to E Stanley Skinner of Moline with a June 10 ceremony at the First Methodist Church in Tuscola. The column notes community events, club gatherings, and obituaries including the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Rock Island and local funeral attendance.
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Mis
W Bragg
Tuscola
Eva Bragg
E. Stanley Skinner
Moline
Tuscolsa
Skinner
Porter Skinne
Jladya
Ontity
John Murphy
Sixth Avenue
Rock Island
Murphy
Athlone
County Westmead
Ireland
Preston
Eng
Good Groceries at Union News Depot
E. H. Wilson advertises groceries at 1620 Third Avenue urging customers to buy now. The Union News Depot promotes a special offer to purchase a book at cost.
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E. H. Wilson
Third Avenue
Union News Depot
Swensson sues Flick Johnson and railway for damages over terrace hill contract
Mo line resident DOLPH F SWENSSON, by attorneys Kenworthy and Kenworthy, sues Flick Johnson Construction and Davenport Rock Island Northwestern Railway for 8000 dollars each after 8600 yards of dirt were removed from his Terrace Hill property on Tenth street. He claims 30000 value, 5600 lost revenue, and extra costs from alleged breach and poor site condition. Separate suits also name Peterson against Western Railway for 2000 dollars over a railroad embankment and smoke, while McCaw seeks 5000 for false imprisonment connected to a TekTal jail stay. Other cases involve Deere Mansur, Tri City Railway, and a Hudson injury suit.
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Dolph F. Swensson
Moline
Kenworthy & Kenworthy
Flick & Johnson Construction Company
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway Company
Swensston
Filck & Johnson Construction Company
Bengt Peterson
A. H Kohler
Peterson
Moline Water Power Company
City Beautiful column notes reduced assessments and park idea
Civic Improvement Society reports pledges enough to cut the $10 assessment to $8, funding a $350 goal with extra contributors. A park is proposed beyond Twenty seventh Street, near cemetery grounds, on a hill with green plains and river bluffs, praised as a scenic spot in the state. Hirach & Anderson fire insurance.
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Civic Improvement Society
Cemetery Hill
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Wastte
Grocery Department
Batavit Coffee
Crockery Dept
Laine
Fifth Avenue
Emen
McKinnie Block
Easern Usmy
Ae Lee
Y. P. Athletic Club
Apparaturs
Tri-City
Odd Fellows
Eay
Wurston
Davenport
Cedar Staples
Anamosa
Ft Ao
Pierre O
Margaret Puerr
Moss Rebecca
California
Cal Hollman
Mowe
Minnewapodis
North Star Benet Associathon
Minneota
Svea
Misont
Arl Sundbecks
Hener
Medline Tribunal
Tptecs
Mawendote
Ts Mwa
John
Dennison
John Po Sexten
George Feo Huli
Emma F Withmann
Agnes Wiehmann
Saclock
T J Shuey
Memorial Christian Church
Agnes Schillinger
Grace Tloaag Courtine
John Kinck
Viola Junita Gordon
William Lowry
Northern Winela Teachers Association
Ingittawa
Thin City
J Hobev
Amanda
Schillings
Thompson
Tilsydes
Meeting
Ferrusen
Hayden Mire
Mary S Dewey
Sarah Johnston
Mise
Louw
Phillipa
Dora EO Newten
Mike Anna Kaderisk
Lillian Fulsinger
Mre Wallace
Florence Magill
James Magill
Wallace Halla
Taddenfield N
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General Howe
Ths
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Butthite
Moriat
Orion
Henry Heese
Capt Reese
St Louie
Fred Watt
Dallas
Tex
Tite
Wiliam Watt
MW Sandstrom
Carda
Dr A H Arp
George Hutchinson
Elrat
Mra
WL. Straw
J W Anderson
Seance
Arce UU Serge
Pauat
Terrace Hill
Milllam
MiCaw
McCaskrin
Fla Weld
Tek Tal
McCaw
Mississippi
Waa
Zai
George J. Slegman
John K. Scott
Deere & Mansur Company
Moi
Line
van Buren Hudson
Charles E. Hudson
Tri-City Railway Company
Attorrney W A. Meese
Hudson
Fourth Avenue
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Hirach & Anderson. Fire Insurance
U. S
Clothing and Shoe House
Postoffice