Murder at Henry Bastien’s Farm Near Islam Revealed
William Hoffman unearthed a skeletal remains at Bastien’s farm east of Islam while digging for posts. Sheriff Cralle and Coroner Eckhart held an inquest after a jury found the bones belonged to Fred Kremsen, killed by Henry Bastien who allegedly abducted and murdered other victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirder
Bard-Fend
Henry Bastian
Cchmayn
William Hoffman
Cralle
Eckhart
Fred Kremsen
Masons Readies Tri Cities for National Convention
At the Tri City Bricklayers and Stone Masons International Union No 1 meeting O L McVey was chosen to attend the international convention in Pittsburg on January 1 and to invite the Tri Cities to host the next gathering. Officers named for the year include President A B Williams Moline Vice President George Rouse Financial Secretary Ed Knitese Recording Secretary D W Hathway Treasurer Ernst Wooten Deputy Henry Garstang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri- City
Carlson Bros Show Exquisite Line of Christmas Goods
Carlson Bros announces a new elegant display of holiday books novelties and gifts in their expanded store. The selection includes latest books at low prices fancy stationery ink stands albums and family Bibles and other gift items attractive for Christmas presents. See the goods before you decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlson Bros
Odell Named Honorary Member of U V U
At the Benj Butterworth Command U V U meeting Moline attorney R. Odell was elected an honorary member in recognition of help to the organization including a speech at the soldiers home where Gov Richard Yates spoke. Odell has long supported old soldiers. Do visit Sandstrom's for holiday photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Butterworth Command
W. Odell
Moline
Soldiers
Richard Yates
Odell
Opening of the Hawthorne YMCA Building Draws City Crowd
A large city crowd attended the formal opening of the Hawthorne Young Men's Christian Association building. Doors opened at 10 this morning and remained open until 4 pm as the public inspected the facilities. Tonight at 8 o clock a railroad men only program will feature speeches by railroad and YMCA representatives at Sandstrom's for the holiday photog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorn Young Mens
Chris Than
Railroad
YMCA
Advent season explained as four week preparation for Messiah
The article describes Advent as the first of five liturgical seasons marking a four week period of prayer fasting and penitence. It notes Latin origins of Advent meaning coming and Catholic customs such as purple vestments abstinence and prohibitions on marriages during Advent to focus on eternal contemplation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
the Redeemer
Christ Church Guild Annual Fancy Work Sale
The Christ Church Guild hosts its sale of new dainty fancy work at Mrs. Geo Hull’s on Saturday December 7. The sale opens at 3 p.m. Tea will be served and shoppers can note the latest Christmas gift ideas.
Peters Goes to Jail to Await Hearing
John Peters, who severely disfigured Gib Murray with a carving knife in Rock Island, appeared before Magistrate Johnson for a preliminary assault with intent to kill hearing. The hearing was postponed due to absent witnesses, and Peters was jailed on a $1,000 bond. Gib Murray is being cared for at the Peters residence and expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peters
Gib Murray
Rock Island
Johnson
Peters
Gib
New Discovery Saves Wife From Consumption
L C Overstreet of Elgin Tenn recalls his wife nearly dying from consumption. A friend recommended Dr King's New Discovery and persistent use saved her life. The remedy guarantees relief from coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases. 60c and 1 at Clendenin's drug store Trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
Clendenin’s
Near miss as barrels roll from broken wagon in Moline
Frank Goulber, a Rock Island man for Rock Island Roofing, escaped serious harm when a wagon broke at 16th Street and 34 Avenue. A load of roofing composition barrels, each about 350 pounds, rolled down an incline, one struck him in the back but caused only bruising. he leaped clear to avoid a fatal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Goulber
Rock Island
8D Avenue
15Th Street
Moline
Goulber
Hawthorne
16Th Street
34 Avenue
Goulder
Aledo Merchants Benefit From Phones
Aledo businessmen connect with 2700 telephones across Mercer county and beyond. They use the lines to place orders and arrange supplies at no cost to themselves. A small fixed payment supports the exchanges and local trade has risen as a direct result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aledo
Mercer County
Christmas Gifts at A E. Froyd & Co Store
A E Froyd & Company advertises a new hardware store opposite the Lutheran church in Moline offering a large line of gift items. Skates rifles air rifles wagons sleds Rogers 1847 silverware tea sets and knife sets with lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
A E. Froyd & Company
Lutheran Church
Moline
New York Store Holds Weeklong Clearing Sale
This week the New York Store offers a clearing sale with prices 10 to 60 percent lower. Over 100 lots remain and every apparel item is reduced, including dress goods remnants at less than cost and all wool dress materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sale of Trimmed Hats by Mrs A L Dimock
Mrs A L Dimock offers trimmed hats for sale opposite Market Square. Bargain prices suit shoppers seeking stylish headwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A L. Dimock
Sterling Man Weds a Philippine Belle
Richard Jones, formerly of Sterling and a corporal with United States troops in Cebu, Philippines, has married a Philippine belle. He served with Company BH, 6th Illinois volunteers during the Spanish American war. Friends commend the nuptials and note his popularity with the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Jones
Sterling
Company E
Richard
Mr Jones
United States
Cebu
6Th
Illinois Volunteers
Philippines
Corporal Jones
Jones
Local Man Recovers From Injuries After Arnica Salve Cure
A resident reports severe pain from wounds and sprains but credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with complete healing. The account mentions walking again after use and describes an impressive recovery from bruises, cuts, burns, and ulcers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robin
Hillaborough
Til
Bucklen
Éxini
Clendenin
Library plans drive to raise funds for Moline site
The Moline public library board appoints E I Eastman to canvass for funds to buy the Velte lot at 17th street and 5th avenue, appraised at $10,000. The lot likely sells near that value, with Mrs Velte and the board each naming an appraiser, plus a third chosen jointly. The board aims to raise $10,000 to secure the site and start construction of a new building. Citizens are urged to subscribe to speed project start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Public Library
E. I. Eastman
17Th Street
5Th Avenues
Library Board
Moline
Christmas Guild Sale at Mrs Geo Hulls
Don’t miss the Guild sale at Mrs Geo Hulls on Saturday December 7 at 3 pm. The event offers dainty embroideries furs and new fancy articles with Carlson Bros presenting holiday books and novelties.
Eastern Star Elects Officers For Coming Year
The Eastern Star elected officers for the ensuing year with installation at the first meeting of next year. Officers include Worthy Matron Mrs W J Davis Worthy Patron W A MacBeth Associate Matron Miss Ella Harria Secretary Mrs Cora Wadaworth Treasurer Miss Ewing Conductress Miss Martha Olson Associate Conductress Miss Bertha Willis St George lodge KP named officers include Vo c J B McKinley Prelate W B Kent M of W M W Rosenfield K of R and S Arthur Kneberg M of FE Charles Petergon M of F George Hutchinson Master at Arms Henry Lau Inner Guard Henry Qidefest Outer Guard F A Swanson Trustee for three years WA Dierolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
W. J. Davis
W A. MacBeth
Ella Harria
Cora Wadaworth
Mias Ae Ewing
Martha Olson
Bertha Willis
St George Lodge
K P
George Gould Vo
J B. McKinley
W B
Kent
W. Rosenfield
Arthur Kneberg
Charles Petergon
George Hutchinson
Henry Lau
Henry Qidefest
FA Swanson
Dierolf
Mrs Tilda Berg Insane. Committed to Watertown Hospital
Mrs Tilda Berg aged 66 of Moline was tried in county court on Wednesday for vanity and mental condition. A jury found her insane after years of odd behavior and violence toward relatives. Judge Adams ordered commitment to Watertown hospital.
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Mra
Tilda Berg
Moline
J RK. Hollowbush
L. Maslin
W. H. Cane
Bowker
Fred Frisk
Dfp Gregg
Adams
Watertown
Trouble Over the Library Building
Davenport library board faces a labor dispute with contractors over non union labor for the new building. Knights of Labor ban non union brickwork while Andrew Carnegie urges postponement to allow non union workers. Local builders fear Carnegie capital and Knights of Labor conflict will halt progress.
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Davenport
Carnegie
Roal
Knights of Labor
Andrew Carnegie
Keights of Labor
Dav
Enport
Lady weeps as son testifies in Bonine case
A Washington telegram reports the government tried to apply Pudd'nhead Wilson theory in the Bonine case but failed due to old blood marks and window evidence. Mrs Bonine wept during trial as experts discuss stains on her wrapper and slippers. The Pudd'nhead Wilson demonstration is planned for Wagner Opera House tomorrow with a full house expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago American
Washington
Bonine
Bonines
Ayres
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Wagner Opera House
WVRU Turkey and Oyster Supper and Bazaar
The WVRU will host its annual turkey and oyster supper and bazaar at McKinnie Hall next Monday evening December 9 inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WVRU
McKinnie Hall
Remembering The Name Of The Beast Made Shirts And Goods
A note emphasizes the enduring label tactics of Noxall shirts and A C Staley underwear Sweet Orr & Company line of goods and Union label clothing.
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Bastian
Bastien
Germany
Kremsen
Masons OF
THE
Tri-Cities
International Convention
Moline Man
Xmas Goods
SW. Odell
U.v.u
Sandstrom’s
Hawthorne Y. M.C. A
Sandstrom's
Christ Church Guild
Fast Express
Sterling Man
B. L. Eastman
Fund For Library
Amas Gifts
Alt Ramser
Ind
Optielan
Harper Pen
Langley
H T Moss
Skinner Annex
16Th St
Astrachan
Hull Brothers
Moline, Ill
Chase Block
Nelson
Fifteenth Street
Molise
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