Resignation of C B and Q division chief shocks railroad circles
H D Mack, longtime head of the C B and Q railroad division, has submitted his resignation which has been accepted. Hugh W Crawford will succeed him as Cincinnati agent and assume duties at the start of the year. Mack will remain in Rock Island with plans to disclose future business affiliations later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W. Crawford
Cincinntti
Mack
Rock Island
H. D. Mack
Hugh W Crawford
Cincinnati
Fo ¢ Rice
Soldier Dies on Way Home from Philippines
Edward F Williams, a Sears youth who joined cavalry, served in the Philippines and died en route home. His body was brought to San Francisco where arrangements were made. A memorial hall event is planned with a dance and entertainment on New Sears Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F Willams
Sears
Cavalry
Philippines
San Francisco
Sadoomews
Richmond
South Toehk Pet
January term new cases heard by circuit court
Judge Gestwet convened the circuit court for the January term at 2 p m with a trial list for the first week then adjourned to 9 am Saturday for motions for new trials. Several civil actions were noted including a divorce suit by Mrs Mary Roberts and a custody claim, a $600 damage suit by Mrs Alice Wynn against the Tri State Railway, and a damages case by Te Yaeger administratrix against the Davenport Rack Island Northwest Railway Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gestwet
Circuit Court
Mary Roberts
Termes HO
Letac Brothers
Moore
Ont Te Yaeger
Angeings
Te Yaeger
Pievenport
Rack Island
Northwest Joon
DeYaeger
Moline
Kenworthy & Kenworthy
Po Feryek
Ralaeh
Mir Ralsch
Fwarl Potisch
Colored man carves during struggle with thieves
Alorze Morman, a colored man, was brought to Rock Island police after being attacked by two assailants on Fort Armstrong Avenue. He claimed he resisted the footpads and sustained knife wounds to his left side and hand as he fought them off. He received first aid and was kept at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alorze Morman
Rock Island
Fort Armstrong Avenue
Death Near and a Cure by New Discovery
JL C Overstreet of Elgin Tenn reports his wife nearly died from consumption yet was saved by Dr King of New Discovery after persistent use. The medicine is advertised as guaranteed for coughs colds bronchitis asthma throat and lung diseases with 60c and 1 price at Clendenin's drug store and trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. C Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
Dodo
Dr King
Clendenin
Dudley the forged deed swindler arrested in Philadelphia
Dudley, the Davenport forged deed swindler, has been captured in Philadelphia and is held pending requisition papers. Private Detective Garland travels with warrants to Des Moines then Philadelphia to secure Dudley’s return with Mr Putnam. Pinkerton help traced Dudley via photo and town clues. Dr Job Thomas of Oxford PA identified as Dudley by Davenport client Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Davenport
Philadelphia
Garland
Des Moines
Justice Hall
Putnam
Job. Thomas
Cora Lee-Roy
Chicago
Pinkertons
Pennsylvania
Thomas
Putname
Joe Pudley
Juustice
Dunley
Social and civic notes from Rock Island city area
The Misses Florence and Estella McCarthy of 12th avenue plan a New Year’s Eve gathering. Teachers travel to the State Teachers Association Convention in Springshell. Miss Mary Jones hosts Detta Gam Phi with a Christmas tree and feast. Mrs Hannah Ohrn marries Andrew Soderberg at Mrs Fisher’s residence. Prof J A Udden trips include Peoria, Springfield and Chicago. Several locals depart for holidays, with updates on friends and clubs in the Twin Cities area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence and
Estella McCarthy
12Th Avenue
State Teachers Association
Springshell
Mary Jones
19Th Street
Hannah G Ohrn
This City
Andrew G Soderberg
KF J Fisher
Moline lodge elects officers to new year at meeting
Bd PIGKORD As President Moline lodge No 87 Home Fraternal League held a meeting in the hall and elected officers for the year including President B J Pickard and Vice President L S Blackman. The society rented Metropolitan hall and will meet there on the second and fourth Fridays. Charlea J Kinnie, supreme secretary, spoke to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Lodge
Metropolitan Hall
Charlea J Kinnie
B. J Pickard
L. S. Blackman
C Cox Launker
Maggie Wood
West and Bennett
George Kemmerling
Annah
Phil
J Hedlund
South Chapel
Young People's Society
Church Council
Davenport Woman Ends Life After Fatal Self-Harm Attempt
Mrs Catherine F Thoma of Davenport died yesterday morning at 9 45 after cutting her throat and slashing her wrists with a rusty razor a week earlier She was the wife of Hann F Thomson a laborer and had lived in the area for over forty years formerly residing on a Davenport farm and well known to locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine F Thoma
Davenport
Morbonia Hospital
Hann F Thomson
Moline State Savings Bank Stockholders Meeting Notices
Annual meeting for election of directors at Moline office on January 14 1902 from 2 to 4 p m. Anderson cashier issues notice dated December 24 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline State Savings Bank of
Moline JU
Quid Bank
Anderson
Relieve Digestive Ailments with Chamberlain’s Tablets
If you would have an appetite like a bear and a relish for your meals take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They correct disorders of the Stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Price 26c Samples free at F J Clendenin's and E. Heimbeck's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F J Clendenin
E. Heimbeck
Swedish Lutheran Sunday school annual fest draws large crowd
The Swedish Lutheran church held its annual Sunday school festival with up to 600 pupils across church, east, and south chapels. Green and white decor and two Christmas trees framed a program featuring vocal and instrumental music, declamations, and gifts distribution.
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Church Living
East Chapel
South Chapel
Information Wanted on Independent Telephone Instrument
Information is sought on where to obtain an independent telephone instrument. The Moline office claims it cannot supply one. Address E. J. Bronson at 1604 4th Avenue for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
E. J. Bronson
4Th Avenue
Election of Directors at Moline National Bank
Holders of the Moline National Bank of Moline Ul may vote for directors for the ensuing year at the bank office on January 14, 1902, from 2 to 4 pm. SOL HIRSCH, Cashier. December 24, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline National Bank of
Moline
Sol Hirsch
Tri City Bottled Milk and Butter Co Factory Visit
Local dairy firm invites public to tour its factory showing handling of full cream milk whipping cream and choice butter. Emphasizes quality cleanliness and purity in production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Bottled Milk & Butter CO
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertised Cure
Putrefying food in the intestines causes illness and Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised to expel poisons from clogged bowels. The claim says the pills gently and surely cure constipation biliousness sick headache fevers and liver kidney and bowel troubles. Price is 25 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Clendenin
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TV Ocho K
At & Tee Dock
Josephson
Third Avenue
Moline, Ill
Dodley
Social
Personal
Julia Caton
American Conservatory At
Ada Entrikin
J A Udden
Augustana College
Peoria
Springfield
O'Neill
Kankakee
Oneill
H. Ashbaugh
Eau Claire
Wis
Twin Cities
J B Wella
Ashbaugh
Lester Kuehl
Arthur Kuehl
William
C D Gordon
Colorado
Sheridan Club
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Hell
J. M. Lobenstilh
Boulder
Colo
Pigkord
Home Fraternal League
Tynarson
Ida Blackman
Sentinel
Newyquist
M Trenamon
A R Beul
Moline Candy Co
Wedis “Ays Igi Y
J E. Morton
Hemberg
Mission Society
Andrew Johnson
Beckstrom
C A. Hemberg
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
East End
Gust Miller
Hull Brothers
the Union Store
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