Diamond Heist Alleged in Rock Island Trip
Leake, a man described as son of wealthy Iowa parents, accused Cowenburg family and Miss Frankie of stealing his $185 diamond stud and a $100 bill during a Rock Island visit after a day in Moline. Warrants issued for the Cowenburgs and the woman. trial delayed as key witness did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leake
Rock Island
Ledberg
Iowa
Oata
Moline
Paul Cowenburg
Depot
Mtein
Cowenbu
Maud
Benums
Cowenburg
Charles
Frankie
Squire Webb
W Az. Meese
New Life Pills Claim Cure For Liver Troubles
An ad extols Dr King’s New Life Pills to regulate the liver and purify blood for clear skin and rosy cheeks. It markets the remedy at 25c and promises renewed youth, naming Clendenin’s drug store and the Madison Medicine Co. Rocky Mountain Tea is also advertised at 35c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Hawthorn Notes and Town Happenings Aug 1
Fireman E. DeMarce was taken home ill after a rapid incident on Tuesday. A sash and door factory and a lumber yard are planned for Hawthorn along with seven new houses nearing occupancy. An ice cream social at Al Truxell’s residence supports buying a bell for the new schoolhouse. Engine No 1454 arrived with 87 cars. a local soda rumor and other town news appear. A testimonial advert for Chamberlain's Cholera Infantum remedy from Bookwalter Ohio is included, with local sales by F Clendenin and E Heimbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Truxell
Schuol
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
Chamberlain
Gale
F . Clendenin
E. Heimbeck
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Severe Sores
Mrs Nannie Galleger of La Grange Wisconsin used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve on great head and face sores to save her child from disfigurement. It quickly cured sores, bruises, eruptions, cuts, burns, scalds and piles. 25 cents. Cure guaranteed by Clendenin druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Galleger
la Grange
Wia
Bucklen
Clendenin
Strike over piece work and union recognition at Mutual Wheel
About 75 workers from the Mutual Wheel Company walked out at 5 p m after the company refused to recognize the shop committee and union. A member, Mr Smith, was recently discharged. a deadline of6 p m was set for recognition, which the firm did not meet, prompting the walkout and further meetings at Educational Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Wheel Company
Death of Rev G W Gue Stuns Rock Island Parish
S E Mattison reports from the family of the late Rev G W Gue that the Portland Oregonian dated July 25 carries a detailed account of Gue’s death. He was a member of Gump 29, M W A, of Rock Island and held a life policy of $3,000. He died in the midst of his church labors, the toll of tireless service cited as the direct cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S E. Mattison
G W Gue
Portland Oregonian
Mr Gue
Gue
Gump 29
M. W A
Rock Island
Buncher divorce filing reveals desertion since 1898
Raimund Buncher files for divorce from Susanna Buncher citing a marriage on Oct 1 1876 and desertion on Feb 10 1898. The motion, prepared by attorney Carl Kuehl, notes no intent of return to the marital domicile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raimund Buncher
Susanna Buncher
Carl Kuehl
Bennettville Editor Credits Electric Bitters Cure
S A Brown of Bennettville recounts his wife’s dyspepsia relief after using Electric Bitters. He claims four bottles restored strength and appetite, calling it a grand tonic with gentle laxative effects. Sold for 65 cents at Clendenin's amid a Central Park dance with a Marine orchestra.
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S. A. Brown
Bennettville, S
Clendenin
Dispute at Williams White & Company Over Funeral Attendance
Workers object to discharge threats after a funeral request. Union members argued their oath to attend deceased members' funerals. Management withdrew the layoff threat but urged changing the constitution to avoid future suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Offlee
Hugh
Record-breaking fight leads to fines for Parker and Tammerly
Jack Parker and William Tammerly were arraigned in Rock Island on a disturbing the peace charge. Magistrate Johnson imposed $25 fines plus costs for each on Wednesday. Parker, who claimed self defense, was involved in a clash Tuesday night that left a man with a serious head wound. Neth, another principal, was reported improving at St Anthony's hospital and was expected to be released soon.
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Jack Parker
William Tammerly
Johnson
Rock Island
Fracm Parker
St Anthony’s Hospital
Parker
Moline Citizen B C Wood Dies Suddenly at Home
The sudden death of B C Wood in Moline last night shocked the city. He collapsed at home on 11th Street after a day of business at the Woodmen building in Rock Island. Born December 12 1859 in New Hampshire he built a long career in Iowa and Illinois before moving to Moline six years ago. He led the Fraternal Choppers of America and served as state deputy of the Woodmen of the World for Iowa. His funeral plans were not yet finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C Wood
Moline
11Th Street
Mr Wood
Woodmen
Rock Island
Amita
Th Woodmen of the World
Iowa
Choppers of America
Tomar“Hawatel
Gas price cut announced for city households
The article reports a 16 3 4 percent reduction in gas prices under a new schedule. All consumers will receive the minimum rate regardless of monthly usage, benefiting households cooking with gas as warm weather returns. The change lowers revenue for the gas company and promises cheaper gas than in other cities starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaureth Shoe Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Tri Cities
Union Label
Creoles
Happy
Ree
Royal Neighbors award big printing contract
The board of managers of the Royal Neighbors of America awarded the printing contract for the Royal Neighbor to the State Journal Company of Lincoln Nob, already handling the Modern Woodman contract. General printing and lithographing duties go to Buikes & Son of Peoria.
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al Neighbors of America
Royal
Society
State Journal Company of
Lincoln Nob
Gener
Buikes & Son of
Peoria
Navy department rejects Schley language on orders
Washington August 1 The Navy Department refused to accept Schley’s suggestion on language in the precept regarding orders. Official records show Schley acknowledged obedience, leading to the department’s decision not to modify the phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Sehley
Schley
Peaceful Pittsburgh Conference Denies Rumors
The executive board of the Amat Bumatd Association issued a statement denying reports about president relations and a planned meeting. The message emphasizes no report or issue causing discontent and asserts all parties remain well informed and satisfied.
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Pittsburg
Th Amat
Bumatd Association
Excitement on change points to new leadership
Fragmented OCR notes describe a transfer of heads at a firm, a move involving Philips in a related deal, and protests over corrected records. The text mentions old papers for sale at a local flee market at 20 cents a hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thauf
Infant Florence Blackwell Dies After Brief Illness
Florence infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Blackwell of 208 1st Street died at 1 10 this morning after a 13 days illness with summer complaint. The funeral will be from the house at 2 30 Saturday afternoon with interment at Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Samuel Blackwell
1St Street
Riverside
Fish Laws Highlight Seasonal Catch Prohibitions
The new fish law bans catching fish within 400 feet below any dam from April 15 to June 15 each year and forbids catching kites or other fish by nets or seines state wide from April 1 to August 4 except by hook and line. It also prohibits nets in waters from April 15 to June and bars trot lines, set lines, or poles with hooks in inland waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Closeout sale offers children’s hose and table linen
Advertisement notes closeout sale items including three pairs of children's hose for 25 cents, a crash towel, Turkey red table linen, and various other goods priced very cheaply. The offer emphasizes unusually low prices and significant discounts.
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Eee Ca Ai A
O Fe
Cowenberg
Ambert
Woond Ave
BOOT
Shoe’ Workers U "Union
Hawthorn
DeMarce
Eldon
Eduatrial Hall
Micile
Central Park
Marine Orchestra
Williams White & Companys
Oded
W Dean
Albert Laidblind
Dere Hutger
B. C. Wood
Lodge
Sargent
Aster Tos
Dr Dunn
Woods
Wood
New Hamp
Ton Iown
Woodtie
Decorah
Decomah
Duscenport
Business College
Miss Hertha
Tsk
Abe Little Catup
First Congregational
He Dewves
Hono Beaset
Gore Vet
Edna Sarah
Julie
Cotus
News From the People’s
Tentie Tar
Tuhkes Efttec Today
The
Roy
Memy
Coe Pery
Wad
Cweorge
H Phillips
Philips Atures St
Edoat Noan
Boas
C. E. Booker @ Co
Tere
Vowavs Og
C. E. Booker & CO
Erftreenth Street
Blackwell
Jounal
Loptien
Cash Grocers
3D Ave
Market Square
15Th Street
3Rd Avenue
Terhune
8 & N Union
Congress
Rays
Shiureth & Company
Reed
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