Five Annual Meeting Of First Congregational Church
The Five Annual meeting heard committee reports showing solid finances for the church building project. The building fund neared $25,008 with pledges to cover remaining costs, leaving an estimated debt around $10,000 after applying local bank advances and Atkinson fund interest. Officers were elected: Deacons H H Parks and Edwin Harris. Trustees H W Cooper P S McGlynn J F Huntoon. Clerk H H Parks. Treasurer Rufus Walker Jr. Superintendents W J M Fox and J W Atkinson with Mrs. J F Huntoon, and a nominating committee of J W Atkinson L B Kuhn Mrs. W H Hilhouse. The gathering adjourned to January 8 to finalize year-end financials.
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First Congregational Church
Atkinson
H. H. Parks
Edwin Harris
W. G. Hay
H. W. Cooper
P .S. McGlynn
J. F. Huntoon
Rufus Walker, Jr
W. J M. Fox
J W Atkinson
J F Huntoon
E. E. Wheelock
William Butterworth
L. B. Kuhn
W. H Hilhouse
Home Trade. Come Back, Come Back She Cried in Grief
Fragmentary verse notes across the water describe a plea to Knox to frame a cheap picture, a daughter's lament and a mother’s cry in a coastal city scene. The lines evoke a domestic drama with a rural touch, centering on loss and memory.
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Knox
Clerks Celebrate Bills Backed by Congressmen and Senator
Memory of the local branch of the National Association of Postoffice Clerks praises Congressmen George E. Fosa and Henry Smith and Senator Mason for introducing the classification eight hour and pension bills. A Illinois officers' convention in Chicago plans action to pass the measures, detailing pay raises to range from 500 to 1400 dollars and eight hour limits for clerks.
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National Association of Postoffice Clerks
George E. Fosa
Henry Smith
Senator Mason
Congress
Senator Long
Post Office Committee
Ilinois
Chicago
Christmas Rugs for presents at Hull Bros store
An advertisement notes Velveteen rugs in stock with prices from 9x to 3.50. Hull Bros promotes a varied selection crafted as thoughtful Christmas gifts, stressing usefulness and elegance in their newly arrived stock.
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Hull
Frames and decor draw flood of Christmas buyers
The season's display at 413 15th street earns praise as the finest and most affordable in the city. Knox Frames and Pictures, Hinks Jogets, side boards, upboards, and kitchen cabinets are highlighted as desirable Christmas gifts in the hustle of opening trade at Dewend Kushmann Furniture Company.
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15Th Street
Hinks
Dewend Kushmann Furniture Company
Local clubs host regular meeting and weddings in Rock Island
The Century Club and parents group met Tuesday evening with varied programs led by Mrs Sloan, Miss Putnam, and Mrs Atkinson. Prizes were awarded for a third guessing contest, a vocal solo entertained, and a complete program followed with refreshments. A double wedding occurred at the First Baptist parsonage for Dennis Bennett with Theresa Mier and Thomas Perry with Alma Erickson. Several locals travel or relocate, including Thomas McCausland to Denver then Vera Cruz, and others visiting Alpha, Dakota, Pittsburg, Chicago, and Rock Island.
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Kela
Ite
T. M M. Hechler
Mra. W
First Baptist Church
Rock Island
G .B. Simons
Dennis Bennett
Theresa Mier
Thomas Perry
Alma Erickson
Taylor Ridge
Thomas McCausland
Denver
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Admiral Sampson Nearing Death in Navy Dept Report
Washington December 19 reports from the Navy Department that Admiral W T Sampson is very ill and near death. Dr Rixey, his attending physician, says the admiral cannot recover from a general breakdown causing the suspected short time remaining.
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Washington, DC
Navy Department
W T Sampson
Rixey
Three Die in Gas Explosion at Pittsburgh Furnace
A gas explosion in a furnace near Pittsburgh on December 19 killed nine workers and injured five others. The missing men include individuals named Slasoniana and Polea.
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Pittsburg
Here
Slasoniana
Polea
Train collision leaves many dead and injured near San Aldo
A Coast Division Southern Pacific collision between north and south bound trains near San Aldo caused cars to burn. At least three killed and about thirty injured, many fatally, as firefighters extinguished the blaze.
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the Journal
San Francisco
Coast Division
Southern Pacific
San Aldo
Missing Davenport grocer believed located with relatives
Creditors of George Lindgren of West 14th Street Davenport prepare to sell the $400 to $500 worth of groceries left in stock to satisfy debts. Rumor says Lindgren is staying with relatives in this city.
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George Lindgren
West 14Th Street
Davenport
Lindgren
Carpenter Shop Damaged by Fire at 138 6th Avenue
Fire alarm from box 14 summoned the department to Charles Hink’s carpenter shop near Edgewood Park. One side burned and valuable lumber ruined. Loss estimated at 50 dollars, partly covered by insurance. Music cabinets and a new set at Dewend Kuschmann’s Furniture Company.
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Charles Hink
6Th Avenue
Edgewood Park
Dewend-Kuschmann
Thomas Gets Appointment as Rock Island Postmaster
President Roosevelt nominates T H Thomas to succeed himself as postmaster in Rock Island amid a historic Thom as MacDonald faction clash showing Congressman Prince holds influence. Local ads promote blankets tools and clothing with sale prices and mentions the Sugar Bowl candy shop at 1522 3d Avenue, Moline.
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Roosevelt
T H Thomas
Rock Island
Thomas-MacDonald
Prince
3D Avenue
Moline Candy Company
A Good Lecture by Dr Jamen Hedley at Augustana College
Dr Jamen Hedley delivers a lecture at Augustana College this evening. The talk promises to be an intellectual treat with expectations of high praise based on his prior appearances.
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Jamen Hedley
Augustana College
Knights of Columbus Install Officers in Davenport
Loggs Council Knights of Columbus installed its officers at Woodman hall Davenport with J M McFadden of Dubuque district deputy supreme knight presiding. A banquet at Turner hall followed with toasts from McFadden Rev Shanahan J F Murphy Judge Wade and others. Judge Wade traveled for the event and shared stories that drew laughter and applause.
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Loggs Council
Knights of Columbus
Woodman Hall
Davenport
J M McFadden
Dubuque
Turner Hall
Justice J. Hall
J M. McFadden
W P Shanahan
F W. Bank
Maoline
J F Murphy
Rock Island
A. E. Carroll
E. J. Stackhouse
Judge Wade
Iowa City
Hampton Schools Closed Over Diphtheria Fears
The Hampton schools were shut down this morning by the board of health amid diphtheria concerns after reports a student showed symptoms. Two children of Peter Monson from Campbell’s island attended the school, and a sick girl had returned with symptoms, prompting closure. Neckties mufflers suspenders gloves and gents fancy goods advertised at Star Clothing House for Christmas.
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Hampton
Pogrd of Health
Peter Monson
Campbell’s Island
Iltess
Star Clothing House
Special Carpet Sweepers for Christmas Gifts
Hull Bros offers special Christmas prices on ball bearing carpet sweepers that glide like bicycles, eliminating dust and saving labor for housewives. Available for $1.98, $2.48, and $2.98.
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Hull Bros
Wellington Wood camp muster linked to Civil War veterans
All Wellington Wood camp Bows of Vetea members will muster on Friday evening December 20 at 5 hall. Rock Island camp will be present and old soldiers guest. Only Civil War veterans or sons eligible. future entertainments planned for related groups. Ladies organizations invitations withdrawn. Christmas themes noted.
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Wellington Wood
Vetea
Rock Island
Will
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