Tragic drowning of Carl Fischer at Misassaippi River rear Dimock
Nine year old Carl Alexander Fischer disappeared while fishing with his father Otto Fischer and friends near Dimock Gould and Company’s mill. His hat floated from a line, a river search recovered his body after more than half an hour underwater. Coroner impaneled a jury who ruled death accidental drowning in the Misassaippi river near Moline area. The funeral is planned for 4 p m tomorrow at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carliaxande
Yale
Anil
Fischer
Zohn
Maletds
Arcada
Ind
Sersense
Otto Anderson
Carl
Chaz River
Gould & Company
Fiecher
Anderson
Mesars
Shieids
Shields
Mr. Shields
Mr. Fincher
Mr. Fischer
A. R. Beal
Eckhart
T. S. Stanley
Foreman
J. M. Farnham
Grant Peterson
G. M. Stoddard
H. B. Haley
Herman Wahlatrand
Carl Alexander Fischer
Dimock, Gould & Company
Steaes
Royard
Ottawa
Methodist Sunday School
12Th Avenue
Devore & Fischer
Moline Marble Works
Exempt From Service Under New Jury Law
Exemption list effective July 1 includes the governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor of public accounts treasurer superintendent of public instruction attorney general members of the general assembly during office terms all judges clerks sheriffs coroners postmasters office of United States officials clergymen school teachers practicing physicians pharmacists ferry men mayors policemen active fire department members embalmers undertakers and funeral directors actively engaged in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Hedge Fence Disappearing Will Soon Be Thing of the Past
A nationwide survey shows hedge fences rapidly vanishing as farmers note the weed behind them has roots extending 35 to 40 feet and drains soil strength for many feet on either side. The result is the shrinking use of hedge fencing across fields.
Obituary notices from Rock Island announce Hess and Sayre family deaths
William Hess of Rural township dies after a long illness at 61. He leaves wife Mary Ann Goodlow and three children William J. Hess George Hess and Elizabeth A. Hess, plus his mother and siblings. Orvil Sayre dies at age 9 from heart paralysis after diphtheria, survived by parents three sisters and a brother. Funerals held with Rev. McCulloch and Rev. Robinson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hem
Rock Island
Mr. Hess
LaChute
Province of
Quebec
Canada
Watertown
N. Y
Ilinois
Elmwood
Sarah Hera
Jacob
John Wilkinson
Bedford
Iowa
George Weiss
Jackson
Minn
Hesa
C. O. McCulloch
D. D
Orvil
A. M. Sayre
6Th Avenue
Moline
Washington School
Sire
Laura‘ D. Thompson
22D Street
Mery E. Stevenson
South Motine
Mabel
Aime
Ansley
J. F. Robinson
Nelating
Fragmentary ad notes low prices and notices
A damaged OCR snippet shows a retail feel with mention of low prices and a sale. Readable items reference a “nice lots” offering and shop terms but exact product details and dates are unclear.
Sunday School Teachers Plan Evening Meeting at Church
The Sunday school teachers hold a business meeting this evening and the regular quarterly church news will be discussed tomorrow night. Thursday services are scheduled for the evening. The Kings Helpers will be entertained Friday by Misses Lizzie and Esther Leaf at 17th Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets. Next Sunday forenoon closing exercises follow nine boys listed with Gustaf Alfred Erns t, George Heloff, Frederick Joseph Englund, Roy Engstrom, Eddie Joseph Larson, Martin Arvid Peterson, Reuben Walfrid Rosene, Bplmar Wilson, Reuben David Wretman. The boys have studied with Rev Eggan since Oct 6. Other Sunday services remain the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Society
King's Helpers
Lizzie and
Esther Leaf
17Th Avenue
7Th
Eddie Joseph Larson Martin Arvid
Peterson Reuben Walfrid Rosene
Bplmar Wilson
Reuben David Wretman
Rev. Eggan
Correction notice for McCabe's dress lawn sale hour
An error in Bunday's Journal misstated the closing time for the dress lawns sale at one per yard. The correct closing hour is 10 o'clock. The sale date remains Tuesday morning, July, at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCabe
Bunday's Journal
Joslin Local Notes From July Visit And Railway News
Joslin report lists residents and visitors including W B Donahey receiving two farm wagons from Dixon Ed Reiter Osborne with Wm Payne on freight freight train derailment near Osborne and Beardstown notes Garth Hubbart examined for railroad work H H Price Ellsworth pastor visiting and sales of Osborne binders expected this season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joslin
W. B. Donahey
Dixon
Ed Reiter
Osborne
Wm. Payne
Stewart Bull
Wm. Whiteside Jr
Roland Whiteside
Thomas O’connell
Wm. Filbert Jr
Moline
Geo. Nold
Rock Island
Henry Nold
H. H. Price
Ellsworth
Adams
Osborne Siding
Garth Hubbart
Beardstown
A. Seland
Eder Vanderberg
Ira Dony
Mr Frost
Mr Donahey
Mr. Frost
Charles Ellsworth
John Buckley
H .H. Price
W. H. Whiteside
Hillsdale
Fr. Whiteside
Ringling Brothers Zoo Displays New Animal Wonders
Society notices highlight Ringling Brothers showcasing many zoological specimens this season including Royal Bengal tigers rare black tigers horned rhino two Nile hippopotami and 30 trained elephants. Also notes a Boston man who married for money and Dr Kings New Life Pills aiding health restoration with a drug store price cue.
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Ringling Brothers
Royal Benge
Boston
Dr. King
Clendenin
Deaths and Injuries From Explosives on Fourth of July
Chicago Tribune compiled nationwide statistics on deaths and injuries from Fourth of July celebrations. Last year 30 killed and 1,826 injured. breakdowns include by cannon explosion, fireworks, firearms, toy pistols, runaway incidents, and gunpowder with totals for both uninjured and insured categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Csceeeees
Ee Boas
Cces
Toy Pistola
Ted
Ordarees
Child Burned While Playing With Matches
Laura Lebbert, 3, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lebbert of 24th Avenue, was badly burned yesterday afternoon in the yard when her clothes caught fire during play with matches. Dr Looker treated her for serious burns along the left side and arm. she remained in distress but not deemed in immediate danger this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
John Lebbert
24Th Avenue
Ble
Morgan cannot attend Chautauqua. Hobbs to speak
Word arrives Rev A R Morgan will miss the Chautauqua due to Pan American exposition duties. Rev R H Hobbs of Springfield fills his slot with the lecture Around the world on a whaleback or what I saw at Manila and will speak Saturday July 13 at 230 pm and preach the sermon Sunday July 14 at 230 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Morgan
R. H. Hobbs
Springfield
Manila
Hobbs
India
Otumwa Engineer Survives Shock From Faulty Wire
Engineer J B Byron of Burlington was shocked when No 5 west bound struck a broken electric light wire hanging across the track near Ottumwa. The wire contact burned the engine dynamo, but Byron recovered and remained with the locomotive until the train reached Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J B. Byron
Burlington
Ottumwa
Creston
Gould Chosen President of Western Illinois Hospital Board
The Western Tlinois Hospital Board met Saturday afternoon with new member Col Mung taking the place of J If Macauly. Frank W Gould was elected president and City Attorney A H Kohler secretary. Dr Taylor was reappointed superintendent of the Watertown Institution with Governor Yates' approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Tlinois Hospital
Col Mung
J If Macauly
Frank W Gould
A. H Kohler
Dr Taylor
Watertown
Richard Yates
Miss Taylor's First Appearance At The Opera House
IT'S A GIRL. R H Taylor announces Miss Taylor arrives with the matinee. Weight 10 pounds. There are only two kinds of cooks. Rocky Mountain Tea claims to inspire vitality. Journal ads offer three days for 25¢ or one week 50¢.
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R H Taylor
Miss Taylor
Chicago
Tri City Police Nab Tested Brass Theft Ring
Davenport police trap a suspected gang led by George and William Winters arresting Mrs and Mrs Helm and Mr and Mrs Vaughn after two days of questioning. Officers seize 600 pounds of copper wire and arrest a second hand dealer linked to the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Davenport
George
William Winters
Cland Helm
Vaughn
Retary Lardner
X Company
Atrant
B. Foot Rock Tees
Chareeats
Hig Wayr
Milan Ee
Klugepe
Klugger Warield
No Dance Charge at Prospect Park Chautauqua
Prospect Park charges only a $2 season fee for tent use and floor space during the Chautauqua. The park remains open with ample room and a peaceful schedule as the association controls all park activities. Dances and band concerts will be strictly forbidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Park
Waterproof wash technique and related medical notes
The article describes two part surface sealing using soap wash and alum wash with precise proportions and temperatures. It notes alternating applications, drying times, and the resulting impervious masonry. It also includes stray medical and legal anecdotes and jokes about a drunk prisoner and a doctor’s warning.
Suburb Debate on House Building vs Furnishings
Mr Suburb argues that two smaller houses with modest furniture is wiser than one costly home. Mrs Suburb questions purpose as the exchange jokes about cleanliness and living arrangements.
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Mr Suburb
Suburb
Machinists Begin Work at Williams White & Co But Walkout Follows
About 70 machinists promised to report to Williams White & Company this morning. Six men actually started machines in overalls before the rest failed to appear. The non union workers say conditions offered by the company were accepted by some, but a boardinghouse host refused meals to one man after a committee warned him not to employ non union workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams, White & Company
Hien
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Bedax
Seb
Dinock & Guild
Ernest Fischer
Lambert
Sted
America
Progress and White
Sayre
CINE
Mission” Tabernacle
Society Notices
Rand
United States
Rev. A. R. Morgan
Railroad News
F. W. Gould
Castile
Architect of London
Philadepha
A Langer
Washington
Puech
Atity Tinals Pang
Peat Office
Owen Jey Prescri
Ethos Iveniclet
Northwest Corse
Meaianair
Pando
Mies Trent Sete
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