Labor unions rally aid to save Moline Workingmen's Home
An appeal from the Industrial Home Association of Moline Illinois seeks financial support from all United States unions to preserve a Workingmen's Home built at great expense. After a 1901 strike, nineteen locals disbanded and seven remained to cover debts. a one-cent-per-member donation is suggested to retire obligations and safeguard the home as a monument to organized labor.
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Moline ‘Wandestrial Home ‘Association
Abo
Moline
Industrial Home Association of
Ilinois
Agaiede
United States
P. J. Carlson
Postoffice
Ill
Carpenters Union No
H. G. Bjorkman
Bricklayera Union No
Charlies “Ederstrand
Stone Cutters
Rock Island
Ben Thomas
Bylvan
T. W
Michael Larman
Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
J. R
Warren
Iron Molders Union
Otto King
Stone Masons Union
James O’connor
Caremakers Union
Natick News Notes on Engine Crews and Repairs
Engineer Ed Heffernan of engine 1242 reports for work after sickness. F Channon returns after a layoff. T Robinson of engine 1237 on layoff with J Kally taking his place. F Kelly of engine 1419 lays off with G Blaser substituting. D Beveridge of engine 1237 off one trip, McAughan replacing. Engine 1239 held for repairs. Thorpe of engine 1236 lays off, J H Phillips taking his place. Switch engine 651 held for repairs. engine 79 to replace. Chautauqua attendance asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Heffernan
F. Channon
T. Robinson
J. Kally
F. Kelly
G. Blaser
D. Beveridge
McAughan
Thorpe
J. H. Phillips
Commencement Exercises Run Through Zuma Cordova Coe
Commencement at Adelphia church saw 14 graduates receive diplomas from B. F Peek and Superintendent Furgeson. Later tonight Black Oak and Andalusia schools will hold ceremonies at Andalusia town hall with musical numbers and diploma presentations by Ira H. Buffum and remarks by S. J Ferguson.
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Zuma
Cordova
Coe
Adelphia Church
B. F Peek
Furgeson
Black Oak
Black Hawk Township
Andalusia
New Discovery Saves Child From Whooping Cough
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis. The niece with advanced consumption also recovered fully after using the medicine. The ad says it cures lung diseases and is guaranteed by Clendenin s drug store with trial bottles free.
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W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr. King
Clendenin
Perilous Position at River Works Stack Rising Nearby
A miniature city grows behind Moline Plow and Deere plants as Deere & Co. completes buildings and a 135 foot high smoke stack. Workers toil atop the structure while rains damage embankments sending loading buildings bulging, amid rapid construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Plow Company
Deere & Company
Deere &Co
William Hoy Case in Circuit Court
Judge Gest reconvened the circuit court at 2 p m Monday to hear William Hoy of Moline charged with larceny. Hoy, an employee in a Moline freight house, found a wallet with 267 dollars dropped by Olaf Peterson the expressman while loading goods on March 26 and turned it in before being accused. He is represented by Searle and Marshall with State’s Attorney Weld prosecuting.
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Gest
Cir
William Hoy
Moline
Hoy
Olaf Peterson
Searle & Marshall
Weld
Buffalo Prairie Man Is The Winner
William G. Eckhardt of Buffalo Prairie won the Rock Island county scholarship at State University. He scored at least 73 in every examined branch and will receive four years of free tuition. This marks his second scholarship for university study, after previously earning a scholarship for agriculture.
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William G. Eckhardt
Buffalo Praiie
Rock Island County
State University
Eckhardt
Univerasity
College of Agriculture
Rock Island Lodge No 61 Formed by Knights of Joseph
B Marks Louis Tirvia and J H Marks of Chicago established a new branch of the Knights of Joseph in Rock Island at Turner Hall on Sunday. The lodge is named Rock Island Lodge No 61 and opens with 35 members. Officers elected include Past Chancellor M Sosna Chancellor M I Morris Vice Chancellor J Taxman Treasurer S Lewis Secretary H Horbit.
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B. Marks
Louis Tirvia
J H Marks
Chicago
Supreme Lodge of the Order of the Knights of Joseph
Rock Island
Turner Hall
Rock Island Lodge No. 61
M Sosna
M. I. Morris
J. Taxman
8. Lewis
H. Horbiit
Endeavorers in Convention at Rock Island Chapel
The Rock Island County Christian Endeavor union holds its nineteenth semi annual convention at Aikin Street chapel South Rock Island on Friday June 20 mostly with a program of devotional exercises words of welcome a 20 notes speech and readings Rev Wm Torrancy will lead 230 devotional melodies etc plus juniors love of country question roll call reports 7 30 service concludes with a closing hymn Blest Be The Tie That Binds Mizpah
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Endeavor Union
Aikin Street Chapel
South Rock Island
Wm Torrancy
Humphreys
John Hazard
Christian Endeavor
Societies of Union
Browns Business College Opens Eight Week Summer Courses
On Monday July 7 Browns Business College will start an eight week summer school in bookkeeping arithmetic commercial law penmanship correspondence spelling business practice banking shorthand touch typewriting and more. The college offers high grade instruction well equipped rooms special tuition rates and an ideal course. Contact telephone 8871 or visit Cor 2d and Brady streets Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns Business College
Brown's Business College
Cor 2d and
Brady Sts
Davenport
Madison Medicine Co. Tea Promoted as Superior Remedy
An advertisement urges readers not to be swayed by claims of a substitute for Madison Medicine Co.'s Rocky Mountain Tea. It stresses there is nothing like the product and prices it at 36 cents with no further discounts. The ad is signed by F W Uhrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
Boston man marries rich widow after cure claims
A Boston man who wed a wealthy ailing woman now enjoys happiness claiming Dr King’s New Life Pills restored her to perfect health. The ad touts relief from jaundice biliousness malaria fever and liver and stomach troubles with a gentle but effective remedy priced at 2 cents at a drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dr. King
Cyendentti
Resolution Adopts Condolence for Dr Barrows at Church
At the First Congregational church in Moline Rev W W Willard led a tribute to the late Dr John Henry Barrows and a church and Sunday school resolution adopted. The note expresses sympathy to Mrs Barrows and to Oberlin College faculty and students for the loss of Dr Barrows and transmits copies to Mrs Barrows and the dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
W W Willard
John Henry Barrows
Barrows
Moline
Chautauqua Camping at Prospect Park This Summer
The Moline Chautauqua offers a family camping spot at Prospect Park with free ample tenting space. Season tickets cover 36 programs for adults at 150 dollars, children 9 to 15 pay 1 dollar, and under 9 attend free with parents. Remember the date July 10 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Prospect Park
Sketch of his life of E W Masterson cavalryman and G A R member
Covington Kentucky reports the death of E W Masterson born 1838 in Cincinnati Ohio a former leading manufacturer in this city He served in the Fourth Ohio Cavalry during the Civil War and belonged to R H Graham Post No 313 G A R He was secretary at Sechler Carriage 1888 1897 and later with Bakle Carriage Des Moines Iowa dying from heart trouble after a long ill health period
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Des Moines
Iowa
Masterson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fourth Ohio Cavalry
R H Graham Post
Chamberlain Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges readers to buy Chamberlain Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for family bowel complaints. It claims high effectiveness for both children and adults and warns it may be needed during summer. Sold by all druggists.
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Rock Island County Christian
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M. Bollman
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Michael Bollman
Nellie Benell
C Davis
Minnie Graham
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Hampton First Congregational
Moline Moline Second Congregational
Allen Baptist
Moline Memorial Christian
Rock Island Mem. Christ. Int
Rock Island Central Presbyterian
Rock Island African Mbd
Rock Island Atkin Street
Union South R. I. Presbyterian
Edgington Milan Presbyterian Presbyterian
Coal Valley
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Union
Buffalo Prairie Congregational
Geneseo Geneseo Presbyterian Congregational
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Sears Presbyterian Beulah
Fifteenth Street
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South
Fourth Cavalry
Graham Post, No. 312
Covington, Ky
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Sechler Carriage Company
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