Greater Moline Eyes Annexation of Candee's Grove Area
Moline officials and City Attorney Kohler consider annexing Candee's Grove after a petition by 34 voters and 33 property owners. If a majority support, no election may be needed, as in Stewartville. The annexation affects sewer water and future street and utility extensions within the Grant school district area. The territory runs from Nineteenth Street west to boundary lines along Eleventh and Twelfth avenues toward Twenty-seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mece
Moline
Kohler
Candee’s Grove
Candees Grove
Grant
Stewartville
Agit Tg
Nineteenth Street
Eleventh Avenue
Twenty-seventh Street
Twelfth Avenue
Local Name List Shows Community Figures in Moline Area
W H Dilworth lists residents and business names including Oscar Carlson Maggie Bummervi William Wagner A B Chapman Wilbur B Warr Chas Carlson Henry Miller Walter Peterson Henry Rohwer Rudolph Sorenson C L Swim R D Bergin Alfred Erickson J M Sanderson Oliver Ekstrom Chas Peterson F Lawson D R Hoover FP 1 Welch Mrs J H Sale John Haglund Gust Guundstrom A M Beal John Kappler William Greenwald Mrs E C Duncan Wm Coyle and Moline Building Savings and Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A Carlson
Walter J Peterson
Elingsworth
Wilbur E. Warr
Henry Miller
Frank Wagner
William Wagner
R D Bergin
Oliver Eckstrom
John P Hartman
John Happler
Wm Kappler
John P Haglund H
Gardner
Powell Arthur Einfeldt
Pruessing
W. H. Dilworth
Oscar Carlson
Maggie Bummervi
A. B. Chapman
Wilbur B. Warr
Chas
A. Carlson
Walter J. Peterson
Henry Rohwer
Rudolph Sorenson
C. L. Swim
R. D. Bergin
Alfred Erickson
J. M. Sanderson
Oliver Ekstrom
A. Peterson
F. Lawson
D. R. Hoover
Welch Mra
J H. Sale
John P Haglund
Gust Guundstrom
A. M. Beal
John Kappler
Wm. Greenwald
Mra. E. C
Mr and Mrs N Ferkel celebrate golden wedding anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Ferkel is marked by a family reunion at their South Rock Island home. Residents of Rock Island County since 1869 they have 14 children and 17 grandchildren. Mrs Ferkel born Elizabeth Davenport December 1835.
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Nicholas Ferkel
South Rock Island
Rock Island County
Mr Ferkel
Gilmmadinges
Germany
Ferkel
Elizabeth Davenport
Government Island
Monroe County
Ill
George
Buffalo Prairie
Kate Peterson
Maggie Schroeder
Mary Brandelle
Nicholas
William
Rock Island
Bailey
Frank
River Ice Moves Toward Gulf As Bridge Blocks Progress
Ice in front of Rock Island shifted Saturday night aided by rising water and wind. The first block began toward the gulf but was halted by narrow shores and Crescent bridge. today it sits solid across. The ferry duck floated free while ice pushed ashore. Lower field remained intact. upper bridge area showed breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
The
Gulf
Crescent Bridge
Bottles Pharmacy guarantees refunds on Green's Syrup
The Bottles Pharmacy guarantees refunds for Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar a 60c bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and offers a 26c bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded, signed by H. Sandstrom.
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H. Sandstrom
Low Rates for Rock Island and Peoria Train Tickets
The Rock Island and Peoria railway will sell round trip tickets to points in the southeast and south on March 18 at one fare plus 2 dollars. Call at the depot foot of Twentieth Street for full information.
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Rock Island and Peoria Railway
Twentieth Street
Streets of Cairo audition notice at Industrial Home
Special notice invites all young ladies to try for The Streets of Cairo at the Industrial Home building on Wednesday evening March 5 at 3:00. Hardwood for sale by Shallberg Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Shallberg Bros
Ladies’ Aid Society
Second Congregational Church
Christian Endeavors Society
Marriage Announcement and Local Social Notes
The report notes the marriage planned for March twelve in Brooklyn Iowa of Fred Eklund and Nora Frankfort. It also covers social events including an Eastern Star open meeting, a whist match with Davenport, and multiple city visitors and notices from the Dispatch staff, with unnamed residents and civic activities.
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Fred Eklund
Nora Frankfort
Brooklyn
Iowa
Eklund
O. F. Eklund
Business Department
Augustana College
Miss Frankfort
State Center Bank
State Center
Ella Boman
Arthur Edwall
Miss Boman
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Beder Wood, Jr
Nannie Benell
The Great Sign Promises Easy Cash On Personal Property
The notice offers private quick loans against furniture, piano, horses, wagons, livestock or other personal property still in the owner's possession. Loans start at $10 with affordable rates and a plan to explain details.
Waldenstrom Rebuked on Outreach Tour Return
Dr P P Waldenstrom, famed Swedish parliament orator, drew King Oscar's rebuke for not informing the monarch of his plans to tour the United States. The king criticized him in a private interview, and Waldenstrom missed royal compliments to Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P P Waldenstrom
Oscar
United States
Waldenstrom
Gezellun K. von Scheele
von Scheele
Rating Book May Be Up for Discussion
The Retail Merchants' Association meets at Warr's hall this evening to discuss a possible rating book. A large attendance is expected as the issue is presented for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Warr’s Hall
Petticoats Bargain Sold at 98 Cents Each
Local retailer Howe & Burgston offers satin petticoats at 125 for ten cents per unit, priced at 98 cents each this week. Quantity and deal details suggest a limited sale on women's undergarments.
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Howe & Burgston
Jerseyville Republicans Back Sherman Program In First County Convention
Jersey County Republicans met in Jerseyville yesterday to endorse the Sherman program, denounce State Chairman Rowe, and call for neutrality in nominations. Resolutions praise Senator Mason, condemn Lorimer influence, and instruct delegates to align with the resolutions' spirit. Paul M. Hamilton of Jerseyville was endorsed for representative in the 38th district. gathering led by Akers and J. E. McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overnor Yates
Lorimer-Hopkins
Jerseyville
Jersey County
Governors Congressional District
Toto
Rowe
Yates
Mason
United States
Lorimerign
Cullem
Paul M. Hamilton
Aker
J. E. McClure
Carlinville
High School Fumigated After Smallpox Case
The high school was fumigated as a precaution after William Whiteside, a student quarantined at home in Joslin, and another pupil patient Elmstedt, left the campus. Joslin school closed yesterday due to smallpox carried by Whiteside.
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William Whiteside
Joslin
Whiteside
Elmstedt
Social visits and Epworth League program noted in South Moline
South Moline reports Ben Johnson and Abe Smith visiting local relatives and friends from Coal Valley and Park Ridge. Mr and Mrs Rasmussen hosted 40 guests with games and music. The Epworth League program featured Holmes biography and various readings and songs led by Effie Littler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline
Epworth League
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Holmes
Effie Littler
Alice Sutley
the Deacon
Hoss Shay
Clarence Trevor
Lida Littler
Maud Pierce
Mrs. Allen
Alva Odell
Longfellow
Chas. Cromwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Candee
Charles Wagner
D H Duncan
John W Strachan
Elof
W Johnson
Swim J M. Sanderson
Frank Swim
E Hartman Amos R_ Anderson
E A Johnson
A Peterson
Boyer F
Lawson
Joseph B
Oakleaf
Charles S Candee
Thomas Bland
Josephson
CRI &P RR
Mrs. N. Ferkel
River Ice
New York
Store Pierre CO
Lowell
Arras
Molina
Illinois
Davenport
van Patten Lyons
Marfield
Richardson
Hall
Wadsworth
Allen
Kelly
Huall
Tegler
Lindwall
Sommers
Savage
Payton
McCrea
Hoffman McCrea
o—Migs Rose Olson
O J C Eglist
Robinson Automobile Company
Boston
Mass
W F Eastman
Dispatch
Chicago
Marshall
G H Tomlinson of
Orion
E. W Ramsay
Harper Sunday
Hubbard
Frank Shafer
Alma Stropes
Taylor Ridge
H. P Greenough
John O'Neill
Pacific Coast
E H Stafford
Rock Ireland
Stafford
Jackson & Hurst
University of Virginia
Northwestern University
A. Mosenfelder
Hot Springs, Ark
al Rogers
Simon Lewis
Knight of
Grip
Rufus Walker, Jr
University of Illnois
Dorcas Society
Clarence White
Twenty-fifth Street
P .S. McGlynn
J H Mueller
Prince Henry
Rev Spicer
Kewanee
E. J Stratton
Fidelity Loan Company
Journal
Peoria
Lorimer
State Central Committee
HGH School
New Yorks
Panama
Young
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