Moline Council Names Riverside Park in 1961 Meeting
In a brief Dec 16 1961 session the Moline city council approved naming the riverfront park Riverside Park after a discussion about proper park headings. A sidewalk on south avenue east of Twenty third street was set as a cinder walk and ordered constructed immediately. The council approved issuing sale bonds to cover improvements as per ordinance and law.
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City Council Chamber
Moline
Wessel
Rock River Bridge
Bridge Committee
Sourth Avenue
Twenty-third Street
River Front
Perrin
Riverside Park
Johnson
Dermnes
Sania
Finance Co
Coryn
Aldermaan Johnson Ih Council
Qohas G
Carlaon
Annual school of instruction for state deputies opens
The third annual school of instruction for state deputy head consuls of the Modern Woodmen opened at 10 a.m. at the Woodmen head office in Rock Island. About 80 pupils arrived by Monday with 35 state deputies in attendance plus special deputies and other leaders. Sessions run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday with a full schedule of addresses and discussions led by officers and prominent members.
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School of Instruction
Rock Island
W. A. Northcott
Woodman
Rock Island Club
C. W. Hawes
Ralph E. Johnson
W. H. Dawson
Newman
C. E. Whelan
L Thornton
Executive Council
F W Stevens
Chas
Locknane
S. G Sparks
J. &. Shearer
Geo. H. Russell
Committees Appointed For Rock Island Grand Army Encampment
The executive committee handling the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Rock Island next May met to assign sub committees. They notified C A Partridge of Chicago to meet after Feb 1 and finalize plans with the council of administration. Committees named include camp fire, information bureau, invitation, transportation, and entertainment with listed chairmen and members.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Rock Island
C. A Partridge
Chicago
Illinois Department of the Gar
Council of Administration
E H Buck
Louis Rosenfield
W T Sugden
R Kenworthy
August Helmbeck
Davenport Notices and Local Engagements Highlight Week
Engagement announced by Mrs. K Vieths of Davenport for daughter Miss Hmma to Howard. Local staff and officials noted including Judge Kaufmann now district court attaché. Various Davenport Rock Island residents referenced with weddings illness and social events.
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K.vieths
East 34 Street
Davenport
Miss Hmma
Howard W. Power
Strogames
Eths
Crook Brog
John Kaufmann
Judge Kaufmann
Help Wanted Framing at Knox Frames Pictures
Help wanted for framing orders with improved machinery and efficient staff. Seek early applications to 413 15th Street. Knox Frames Pictures Mix Ebrisman showcases a line of attractive articles for holiday gifts.
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Ceu
15Th Street
Knox
Mix Ebrisman
Has Stroke at Deere Foundry In Iowa City
William Watt, an older employee at Deere & Company foundry, suffered a severe stroke or paralysis while at work this afternoon. Doctors reported the right side paralyzed with uncertain recovery prospects. Jonas Peterson and John Anderson aided by workers before an ambulance carried Watt to the hospital after exposure to heat and gases from a cupola.
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William Watt
Bia Martane
Atp
Jonas Bpetrsoon
John Anderson
Deere & Company
Anderson
Peterson
Congress seeks probe of Admiral Schley’s conduct
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Wheeler of Kentucky introduced a resolution in the house to investigate Schley from the start of his command of the flying squadron through the destruction of the Spanish fleet. Rep Mudd of Maryland offered a resolution to tender thanks to Schley and his crew for the victory and destruction of the Spanish fleet.
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Washington
Journal
Wheeler
Kentucky
House
Schley
Guests at the Hotels
Summers Charles J Miller Chicago C B Whittaker St. Louis J W Low New York J N Taylor Jr New York Geo M Doyer Galesburg Jas C Rowe St. Louis W B Clark Omaha M E Most St Louis J N Patterson New York J D Watt St Louis W J Butler Chicago
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Charles J Miller
Chicago
C B. Whittaker
Louis
J. W. Low
New York
J. N. Taylor, Jr
Geo. M Doyer
Galesburg
Jas
C Rowe
Bt. Louis
W. B. Clark
Omaha
M. E. Most
Bt Louis
J N Patterson
J D. Watt
W J Butler
Spoons arrive for display at Lindvall’s store
Souvenir spoons ordered two months ago have arrived and are on display at Lindvalls. Several depict scenes such as the high school the old mill Col Davenport’s house the city hospital the Flying Dutchman and Watertown hospital. Engravings include Illinois Buffalo Indian Black Hawk McKinley and spoons for birthdays and Christmas. Custom engraving options are available.
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Lindvalls
High School
Old Mill
Col Davenports House
City Hospital
Flying Dutchman
Watertown Hospital
Illinois
Buffalo
Black Hawk
McKinley
Mayer Sells Up-to-Date Overcoats, Street-Worn Trendsetter
A famous merchant Mayer is noted for selling nearly all the latest overcoats visible on the streets. The piece highlights his prominence in outfitting urban pedestrians with fashionable outerwear.
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Mayer Selle
Ladies Inspect the Irving Building
Several ladies examined the Irying building raising concern over unsanitary conditions. They noted high temperatures and inadequate provisions during cold weather, prompting the board to take notice.
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Irving Building
Tricity Bottled Milk and Butter Co Factory Visit Open
We invite the public to visit our factory and witness our methods of handling these delicate products. Charrette Quality Cleanliness and Purity.
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Publi
Tricity
This Week on Christmas Salts and Ova Lercons
Items at Mayer's feature Christmas salts and ova lercons this week. Shoppers may find seasonal offerings and specials alongside general merchandise.
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Mayer's
Further Donations for Library Site
Donations received yesterday and today total 6800 dollars. Contributors include C. H. Deere, 9067. J B. Ainsworth, 200. J W. Good, 300. Maria H. Dimock, 200. a friend, 200.
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Yeaeterday
C. H. Deere
J B. Ainsworth
J W. Good
Maria
H. Dimock
U S Clothing Company Neckwear Stock Rebounds Soon
Our stock of extremely fine neck wear and mufflers, priced from 1.60 to 4.50, was a little demoralized last Saturday but our showcases will be full again tomorrow. U S Clothing Company.
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Jass Jewelers
Metropolis
Goldsmith's
U. S. Clothing Company
J §. Clothing Company
Local Merchants Highlight Leading Business Men in Journal Ads
The Journal presents a series of advertisements featuring top local business leaders. Prominent names are showcased alongside their firms, signaling influence and active participation in the community economy.
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Advs
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Sylvan Park
Harry Franklin
B. F Keeler
A. O. Palmer
M. H Wyckoff
D. H. Westberg
Chas. Fetter
Josephson
Josephsons Holiday Goods Emporium
Third Avenue
Committee On Bureau of Information
Morris T Stafford
OM Rogers
W H. Cline
Herbert Ralph Haverstick
Robert Mctonochte
Samuel Ryerson
Elmer H Stafford Samuel Willis
H A, Potter
J Seath
W C Bennett
W Hawes
T J Medill
JL. M. Magill
W D Wiman
L. E. Hemaway
H P Simpson
H H Mleaveland
Committee On Transportation
D March
A Norris
Lamont
John Huntoon
Hunter and Baird
W C Mincker
George Price
E. St McKown
Rareoen & RR Pavie
Donald
Mra. E. T. Ripley
Eiater
Mra. A. C. Reeder
Tipton
Ernest Houck
Finger
Ray Harland
Lillian Ryder
Marshalltown
Iowa
George W French
Lillian Grobe
Chas. H. van Sant
Weat 17Th Street
Fayette L. Thompson
Central Methodist Church
Tri-City Construction Company
van Sant
Rosenthal
Meyer Loeb
Cincinnati
May
Mra
Townsend
London
England
Harper House
Indian Military Establishment
Rock Island Arsenal
Valentine Dauber
Banuel Sharpe Davis
Mgr
Andrew Christensen
Sth Avenue
Rock Teland
Rock Yaland and
Misses Gilmore
24 Avenue
E. E. Hughes
Moline Court of Honor No. 100
Pierr
Pauline Starofsky
John Dolly
Dallas
Texas
Starofsky
Fred Watt
D. F Cromwell
Keokuk, Iowa
Pune
Swaias Emibrowds
Hideonsa
Vane
Herc
Oxford
Lindvall's
PETERS, the_seweter
Skinner Annex
U. S. Clothing Co
Moline, Ill
Fifth Avenue
Byentie
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