Fraudulent Dudley Imposter Targeted Davenport Bank Loan
A man calling himself J J Dudley swindled Davenport residents by forging deeds and seeking a $6,000 loan using a Jamison farm as security. He lured Mr Putnam and others, collected $700, then $1,500, and vanished before identification could be made. Police announced an arrest was reported and efforts continued.
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Davenport
J. J. Dudley
Frank Kessler
J J Dudley
Manchester
Iow
Cora LeeRoy
J J. Dudley
Putnams
Dudley
J A Hanley
Jamison
Lincoln Township
J O Jamison
Monmouth
III
Hanley
LE. Wallace
LeClaire
Ilent
Scott County
Liberty Township
Putnam
Mr Putnam
Union Savings Bank
Scott County Savings Bank
Rashier Hass
Hass
Attorney McGuirk Faces Jury In Davenport Horse Case
A Davenport attorney A P McGuirk acted as chief counsel for Walter Pratt in a Scott county district court damage suit against Peter Lorenzen. McGuirk’s vehement oratory tested jurors who ultimately returned a verdict for Lorenzen denying Pratt’s malicious prosecution claim.
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A. P. McGuirk
Davenport
Scott County
Walter Pratt
Peter Lorenzen
Pete
Pratt
Lorenzen
McGuirk
Mcuirks
Huttle
Harge
Svorenzen
Former contractor pledges guilty in district court
The Davenport contractor known as Zwho disappeared months ago when the grand jury prepared forgery indictments surrendered and pleaded guilty Wednesday. Two indictments were dismissed, the third led to a five year sentence at Ft. Madison penitentiary with hard labor.
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Dehiks
Davenport
Zwho
Sheveral Montha
Bollinger
Ft. Madison
Dissolution Notice for August Karstens and Oscar Abraham
The partnership dissolves with August Karstens continuing the business and collecting all debts. All bills against the company will be paid by August Karstens. Signed in Moline Illinois on November 29, 1801 by August Karstens and Oscar Abraham.
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August Karstens
Oscar Abraham
Moline
XIL
Williams White & Company appoint new foreman at foundry
Williams White & Company fill the vacancy from J W Warren's resignation appointing Thomas McCarthy of 1116 12th Avenue as boss molder. McCarthy has long served the firm and his promotion is described as fitting acknowledgment of his work. Warren and Grimes will move to a new location in about two weeks.
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WiHams, White & Company
J. W. Warren
Thomas McCarthy
12Th Avenue
Moilder
McCarthy
Messrs. Warren and
Grimes
Social and Personal Notes From Rock Island State
Rock Island residents plan trips and visits including Hugh Curtis and Guy Bow man to Texas oil fields with return via New Orleans. M H Sexton heads to St Joe to discuss Western League baseball. Charles W Grant and Olive Roseberg wed in Rock Island. Rex J Osborn to preach in San Jose Cal tomorrow. Ling boys host gymnastic entertainment at Industrial Home hall. Equal Suffrage Society meets at Mrs Hayes Wright’s. Lincoln school eighth graders study The Lady of the Lake and tour Scotland with Dr Martha Anderson leading a stereopticon illustrated program.
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Messrs
Hugh Curtis
Guy Bowman
Rock Island
Texas
New Orleans
Lincoln School
Scotland
High School
Martha Anderson
Trasachs Highlands
Sterling Castle
Walter Scott
Genuine Cable Coal Offer Promises Warmth at Low Price
Frank L. Natt advertises hard and soft coal at 3d Avenue and 1th Street offering superior warmth at a fixed price. The note guarantees the coal is undamaged and promises market-leading heat compared to other fire sale options. Phone contact is 2009.
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LaSalle
3D Avenue
1Ith Street
Guests at the Hotels
A list of hotel guests names and their home cities including Meveland Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati Charleston Jacksonville Chicago Winnipeg Oconomowoc Bloomington Portland Newark and others, reflecting a social register style. The long roster names numerous individuals led by Fleischman Burton and Chapman among many others.
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W Key
Chicago
B. Lawrence
Kinne
Arm Amputation After Elevator Accident at Moline Plow
The 66 year old man, Mr Brunstrom, had his arm amputated below the elbow after months of attempts to save it. The injury followed an elevator gear failure at the Moline Plow Company on March 7, killing two and injuring others. He was among about 35 workers in the factory who were affected.
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A. W. Brunstrom
Moline Plow Company
W Brunstrom
Moline
Brunstrom
Brunsatrom
The Revivalists At Church Audience Embraces Evangelists
An audience filled the church last night as Evangelists Stucker and Millard spoke. Mr Millard sang The Holy City and dissolving views delighted the crowd. another showing is planned tomorrow night. The meeting drew new converts to the church as Mr Stucker will speak on Raising the Dead with the illustrated song Jesus Savior Pilot Me.
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Stucker
Millard
Holy City
Stuckers
Jesus
Savior
Johnston Faces Delays In Opening Minot Theatre
On call to Rock Island last evening, George H Johnston aimed to name the opening play for Minots Theatre but delays persist. Offers include Brother Officers for December 12 and Quo Vadis for December 14, the latter requiring borrowed radiators and extra work, with completion still uncertain. Delinquent accounts and partnership signings surfaced during a meeting, signaling financial and logistical hold ups before opening.
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Rock Islandlab
George H Johnston
Iminots Theatre
Mr Johnston
New Book Reception at Public Library Sparks Massive Clearance
The public library has received numerous new books across categories including Unclassified Gardening for Beginners and English Fiction Tristram of Brent. A massive clearance sale at the NEW YORK STORE is advertised as the next event, with Tomorrow and Saturday marked as the inwt days for the great sale.
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Cook
Wall
Water Gardens
Jekyll
Boise
Craven
Lincoln
Markham
Marietta
Crawford
Raoul
Miller
Ward
Patty Fairfield
Webb
Creswick
Rob Roy MacGregor
Stables
Dri and I
Bachellor
Golden Arrow
Hall
Warwick
New York
Coal heaters advertised for Coles hot blast stoves
An advertisement touts a soft coal heater that supposedly produces heat and lasting power similar to a ton of hard coal when used in Coles hot blast stoves. Readers are invited to visit the store Friday Saturday or Monday to see the heater with a live fire.
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Coles
Freight wreck blocks Rock Island line near Seneca
Westbound trains were laid out for several hours Wednesday night due to a freight wreck at Seneca that blocked both tracks on the Rock Island road.
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Rock Island Road
Seneca
No Dirt No Odor Coal Claim At $3 50 A Ton
An old time notice touts an even heat day and night with the claim that soft coal at 3 50 per ton does the work of hard coal at 8 dollars a ton. It promotes Coles hot blast stove and invites customers to come in and see proof.
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Coles
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M H Sexton
St. Joe
Charles W. Grant
Olive Roseberg
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Adams
Court House
George Ludlow
Montana
Rex J Osborn
San Jose Cal
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Miss Dunn
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Skinner Hall
Freed
Jack Monroe
Indianapolis
City
Hubert Munro
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P Davenport
Ling Boys
Industrial Home Hall
Equal Suffrage Society
Hayes Wright
Abbie Gould
Frank L. Natt
Roturkey
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Isle of Wight
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London
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