Farmers Threaten Suit Over Green River Dredging Damaging Land
Local landowners along the Green River in Bureau County threaten legal action to recover damages claiming a dredged channel across a bend keeps water from drying and leaves the old channel as ponds. The river, which widens into Turtle habitat and fish, formerly ran dry in places and now sustains moister soil than tilled.
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Green River
Rock River
Henry County
Bureau
New Bedford
Auacy
The Noble Outcast at Wagner Tonight
The Noble Outcast presented at the Wagner Opera House promises top home talent. Cast includes L. A. Vinton Col See Robert Rank Mrs. Lee Lucy Murphy Jas Blackburn nephew of Ol Lee William McEntry Jack Worthington Jas Murphy France and Sadie, with Miss Gertrude Meegan and Miss Mary Murphy in key roles.
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Wagner Opera House
L. A Vinton
Robert Rank
Lee
Lucy Murphy Jas
Blackburn
Ol Lee ’ Witliam
Jack Worthington
Andalusia Notes and Local Items From May
Local items from Andalusia include Thompson in Muscatine on business, Misses Sylvia Phillips and Josephine Strohmeier in Rock Island on Sunday, and Fleming Ekstrom from Cripple Creek joining the Burgoyne family. Anecdotes cover cards for Arthur Roth’s high school graduation, visitors from Davenport, and routine home updates. An editorial-like insert promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and mentions local remedies with Cheney & Co. trade advertisement context.
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Andalusia
R. G Thompson
Muscatine
Sylvia Phillips
Josephine Strohmeier
Rock Island
Fleming Ekstrom
Cripple Creek
Cole
J C Burgoyne
Arthur Roth
Tthiteteck
H Wo Voss
Douavenport
John Hallard
Carriiage
James Weathay
Seth Petn
Miron
H.wits
F J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F J. Cheney & CO
Hall
Deer killed near Chillicothe risks fine for shooting out of season
John Haun killed a large buck near Chillicothe. It may have escaped from Deer Park near La Salle. If wild, Haun faces a game violation fine. if tame, the owner may claim damages. Haun is in potential legal trouble for his action.
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Chillecothe
John Haun
Deer Park
la Salle
Haun
Mr. Haun
Wages and Eight Hour Strikes Hit Several Cities
Reports from Duluth Los Angeles Youngstown Hartford Chicago Huntington Sydney Hoboken and Hoboken detail wage increases strikes and eight hour demands for skilled workers. Agreements range from voluntary raises to new wage scales with strikes pressing for shorter workdays and Saturday holidays.
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Duluth
Minn
Lloyd Steel Pers
Hoboken NJ
Union Electric plans own central buildings in three cities
The Union Electric Telephone Company bought a site in Davenport to erect its own central building and aims to start major construction soon in Davenport Moline and Rock Island. The project should proceed rapidly with completion of systems expected by the fall.
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Union Electric Telephone Company
Davenport
Moline
Rock Island
Probate Proceedings for Benjamin Carpenter Will
Court notices in the GAe County News show petitions for probate and will of Benjamin Carpenter. Documents detail proof of death, guardianship and distribution plans, with names such as Marthe B., White Street, and local entities listed among the probate actions.
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Petate
Benjamin
Petuen
Patrikin
Grape Street
Ted
Phorm
Hoportee Td
Mbatiat
Cleged
Amd
Cdmiimistra
Advertised List From Moline Post Office
An advertised list includes names such as Mrs JOM Pueho and Miss Mattie F’s mer along with Frank Mahle John H Na nal Badge and various others tied to the Sabine area. The notice references Tri-City Introduction Co and individuals like Geo H Mkinley P M and Camiel Windey.
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Ff Jeteing Tetters
Denon Oun
Sabine
Moline
Verkoendiige
Jom Pueho
Firleaon
Migs
Mle Haras
Harston Dorris
Krapp
Frankie Mahle
John H Nanal
Mattie
Fannie Fisher Petersen
Louise Skark
Pearl
Smith
George Swanson
Anna
Tilton
Tri-City
Tri-City Introduction Co
Windey
Camiel Wisher
Walter Geo. H Mkinley
P M
Drunk man held on theft charge in Milan court
George Franklin of near Galva was not given a hearing before Magistrate Johnson in Rock Island on Wednesday morning for allegedly stealing Charles Chavis horse from Milan premises the previous afternoon. He claimed intoxication at the time and was bound over to the grand jury on a 500 bond.
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George Franklin
Revade
Galva
Johnson
Rock Island
Charles Chavis
Milan
Franklin
Cedar Rapids
Chavis
Cralle
Grand Jury
Women and Kidney Trouble Said to Affect All
An advertisement claims kidney and bladder trouble afflict both women and men, reducing vigor and cheer. It promotes Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY as a remedy, offering samples by mail and a pamphlet with testimonials.
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Brauto Root
Dr. Kilmer &Co
Cure Scrofula with Scott's Emulsion Emphasized
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for scrofula described as scattered consumption. It claims faster healing of facial sores and improved flesh and strength, especially in children, and offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne Street 409 Pearl, New York.
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Scott
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LaHarpe
J M Stewart
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Lewistown
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
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Fifteenth Street
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13Th St
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