Remodeling Plans Approved for Hotel Sommers
Manufacturers' Hotel Association approved final remodeling plans for the Hotel Sommers at a morning meeting. Work to begin soon includes a modern redesign with a 16 foot wide third avenue entrance, a sixteenth street ladies entrance, large skylight, five first floor stores, cafe and buffet, Italian marble, and electric elevators connecting basement to all floors.
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Dee Manufacturers’ Hotel Association
Sommers
Third Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Funda
Hotel plans reveal 100 guest rooms and luxury features
The proposed hotel, prepared by H. H. Richards of the Hotel Promoters & Equipment Co of Chicago, will have about one hundred guest rooms. It includes private and public bathrooms, oak and birch finishes, hardwood floors in corridors, steam heating, electric lighting, telephone connections in each room, and a large basement with baggage, laundry, drying rooms, and cold storage. Construction supervision will be by Richards.
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H. H. Richards
Hotel Promoters & Equipment Company of
Chicago
Contract Let For Methodist Church Project Davenport
Central Methodist church of Davenport assigns contract for its new church to John Evans Sons of Bloomington. Estimated cost now 75 000 to 80 000 dollars, with 40 000 aimed as initial limit. two members pledge 10 000 toward the remaining 15 000.
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Central Methodist Church
Davenport
John Evans
Bloomington
Moline urged to adopt a city court by local businessmen
The Moline Business Men's Association endorses creating a city court in Moline. It argues a local court saves time and money for workers, manufacturers, and citizens, with costs covered by the county and only a small city tax share for court operations. Examples from East St. Louis, Mattoon, Canton, and Alton are cited to support the plan.
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Moline
Rock Island
Mattoon
Attoca
Canton
East St. Louis
Alton
Council Chamber
Oli Hook and Ladder
Moline Business Men's Association
H H Halby
Secy
M. J
Hedding College Holds Commencement and Board Picks New President
Abingdon Hedding College closed for commencement with seven graduates receiving diplomas. Former President J. G. Evans delivered the principal address as the board announced Dr. Z Gilmer will be succeeded by Rev. Harry B. Gough of Wataga. The faculty will be retained for next year.
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Hedding College
Abingdon
J. G. Evans
Great Park
Hedding
Z. Gilmer
Harry B. Gough
Methodiat Church
Wataga
Little Donald Odell Injured By Hammock Hook In Rain at Camp
Four to five year old Donald Odell was playing near Watertown when he slid from a tree and caught a wire hammock hook, tearing him badly. He was rushed through heavy rain to Dr Morgan with Dr A M Beal for ten stitches and a hopeful recovery. Other injuries mention a brick wall collapse and a truck incident, plus a restaurant ad.
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Donald Odell
W Odell
Donald
Odell
Morgan
A. M. Beal
Joe Coon
Malleable Iron Company
A Number One Promises Plain Dealings and Clear Rates
The statement asserts a straightforward business reputation with no underhand methods and complete transparency. It pledges exact interest rates to be paid during the entire transaction, emphasizing honesty and simplicity in dealings.
We Advance Money On Personal Property
We offer quick cash against furniture pianos horses wagons and similar property. Quick interview suffices to establish the truth of our statements. Funds available from ten dollars upward with no publicity and no removal of property from your possession. We solicit that interview.
Minister Lindsey jailed for alleged robbery in Murphysboro
Rev Joseph Lindsey a longtime Christian church minister in southern Illinois is jailed on suspicion of robbing George Wright of De Soto while intoxicated at a Murphysboro resort. Police recovered clothing believed stolen from Wright as Lindsey faced charges, following a noted fall from grace after years of evangelistic success.
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Joseph Lindsey
Carbondale
Christian Church
Almnold
George Wright
Wright Lindsey
Lindsey
Students Ordained by Augustana Synod in Iowa
Ishpeming Mich June 14 Special The Augustana Lutheran Synod's proceedings were routine. The day’s highlight was twenty students from various states ordained with proper services.
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Ishpeming
Mich
Augustana Lutheran Synod
United States
Simple Remedy For Cold Uses Perry Davis Pain Killer
A historical plea praises Perry Davis Pain Killer as a swift remedy for colds. Advice includes soaking feet in hot water with a few drops and taking a teaspoonful in hot sweetened water at bedtime. The reader is urged to follow wise acts after folly and to be thankful for this simple cure.
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Perry Davis
Percy Davis
Downtown in conduits central union loses service
A severe storm disrupted Central Union telephone service in Moline last night with over 200 phones out of order due to a water leak in a heavy cable. The new company plans an underground conduit map and overhead work, boxed in, using alleys where possible, and will begin construction after aldermen approve the plan at Monday’s council meeting. Service restoration hoped for by September.
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Moline
Sepp
Mmenterini
Central Union
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