Weather and tragedy report from the Lake Region area
The report notes showers and cool conditions in the lake region with northwestern Thunids restored from many settlers. In other items a violent incident near here leaves several dead including Taecharison Tom Grant Edward Crabtreery Reatert Osborne and Ranff Cat with others wounded. The mayor died in a barricaded burning barn after escaping two burning houses.
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Taecharison
Tom Grant
Edward Crabtreery
Harrowing death after clothes ignite in yard fire
Mrs Frank Mohr of Buffalo Scott county about 32 dies after her dress catches fire while raking yard debris. Flames engulf her as she runs, seven hours of agony precede death at midnight. Neighbors Fred Rautz and Herman assist, with severe burns reported.
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Frank Mohr
Buffalo
Scott County
Fred Rautz
Itoanother
Agen Uemian
Alee
Mobroge
Leaders to Inspect New Wisconsin Wagon Plant Tomorrow
Messrs. F. G. Allen G. A Huntoon R. Stephens and Mr. Price will leave tomorrow to inspect the new wagon factory in Wisconsin and plan for changes or improvements. Until they have seen the plant nothing definite can be stated about actions, but a new warehouse is probable.
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F. G. Allen
G. A Huntoon
R. Stephens
Mr. Price
Wegon
Wisconsin
Piper
Bae
Grand Opening and Picnic at Concordia Park May 25
Concordia Park opens on Sunday May 25 with a grand picnic and balloon ascent. Tickets 25 cents, dancing and entertainment planned in the afternoon, with notices of various local vendors and services promoting the event.
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Cederberg
24 Ave
Shallberg Bros
Hirsch & Anderson
Concordia Park
Toeertral Park
Second Ward Improvement League
Mra J
Huntoon
South Dakota
Il Piease
Fred R. Young
Rock Island
Local Briefs and Social Notes from Davenport Iowa
Resignations shift auditor posts with Cape Girardeau base. E C Berry from Tri-City Labor Congress active at Cedar Rapids. William Drake of Galesburg mental derangement after a streetcar fall. Scandinavian Temperance Union meets at Swedish Methodist church. Park renovations offer pleasant respite near police station. Rock Island Firemen plan Davenport state tournament involvement. Iowa encampment steamboat excursions promise 26 cent rides for fund aid. A court settlement ends a neighborhood dispute. A mistaken disguise leads to a family misrecognition. Maurice DeKay and Minnie Fooktey wed in Davenport sparking buzz among Wood Moon staff.
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Ih Wernape
Ori & Peoria Railway
Bt. L. & G. Road
Cape Girardeau
E. C. Berry
Tri-City Labor Congress
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Federation of Labor
Willam Drake
Galesburg
Scandinavian Temperance Union
George M. Strombeck
Polles
Rock Island Veteran Volunteer Firemens Association Iy
Towa Volunteer Firemens
Davenport
Td Transportation Committee of
Temporary Hose House on the South Side
Temporary hose house set up on the south side while paving blocks street. With regular wagon use restricted, an old hand cart will travel the sidewalk between the park and Nineteenth Street, causing detours for fire trucks and residents.
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T Hawks
Plac
South
Meline
Ane Stretye
May 17 Socials in Coal Valley and area
Mrs Matake of Orion hosted a wedding reception for two new brides in Coal Valley. Mr and Mrs Wilde of Cable and Mr and Mrs Baraks of Coal Valley attended along with about 25 guests. Various local updates follow including health, hospital discharge, and real estate purchases by Miss Stan and Mr Leppardt who bought five lots on Twenty fourth avenue to build a house in fall. Peter Fries shows continued improvement.
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South Moline
Mra. Matake
Orion
Coal Valley
Dee Wilde
Cable
Fred Baraks
Merve F
Miss Win Stan
Fred Leppardt
Twentyfourth Avenue
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Peter Fries
Rock Island Line Posts Revised Rocky Mountain Limited Timetable
The Rock Island line issued corrected train times for arrivals and departures related to the Rocky Mountain Limited service. Key routes include Des Moines, Kansas City, Topeka, Denver, Colorado Springs, St Paul and Minneapolis, and Omaha with several fast trains and connections noted. No. 21 fast mail lacks passenger equipment at Moline and is usable westward from Rock Island. Transitions mention Rock Island to Davenport and Omaha, with several daily services and exceptions.
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Des Moines
Davenport
Kansas City
Topeka
Texas
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Fort Worth
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Bronx Falls
Omaha
el Paso
Los
Davenpoort
Los Angeles
San Francisco
California
Rock Island
Moline
Rock Island Secures Oil Cloth Factory
Rock Island closes deal to locate an oil cloth factory in the city. Eight acres are bought in the west end for the plant with first operations planned by November. The venture will employ about 65 men at starting wages around two dollars and up. A separate accident report notes a 13 year old boy fell from a second story to a brick sidewalk but suffered only minor injuries with a quick recovery expected.
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Rock Island
Missing Plow Company worker linked to girl’s disappearance
The 15 year old daughter of a Moline Plow Company employee has vanished for a week. L G Smith, also a Plow employee, is suspected. A man impersonated Smith to claim wages at the plant while it is unclear if the girl left willingly or was enticed. Smith had stayed at the Johnson home. authorities probe possible hiding in Davenport. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised with prices.
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W C Thede
Thede
Davenport
Piow Company
Money Lending Service Promises Private Quick Loans
The notice promotes a lending service offering loans without publicity for any amount on short notice. It uses personal property such as furniture, piano, horses, or wagons as security but keeps them in the borrower's possession and assures courteous, businesslike treatment. It invites those in financial trouble to inquire about rates and terms.
Lawn Mowers For Sale At Novelty Ironworks
Advertises lawn mowers available at Novelty Ironworks located one block north of the post office. Includes shop location and direct sales for local customers.
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Novelty Ironworks
For Sale House at 208 Ith Avenue
Classified ad notes sale of a house at 208 Ith Avenue with a good well and cistern. Offers invited on premises. 19-26-3.
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Lth Avenue
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Sandstroms
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Wwe
BOOTH
Ak Wder
cIngles
Royal Bakheg Powder CO
William BT
New York
Knox
Hargains
Mullane's
Third Avenue
Metropolitan
Fraternal League
Watch Tower
Sundeen & Vander- Vennett
Pvans
Fifteenth Street
Evans Bros
Thyd Avenue
Ge Tann
Pat Torov
Pat Sumben
van Lervennette
Brauer
Praek
Simeak Gould & Company
Jaland
Medcal
Reek Peland
H. G. Carpenter
Maurice DeKay
Minnie Fooktey
Woodmoon
Bird
Minnie Feker
Veker
Pepe Oo
Apie
Mra
Fred Emmert
Colona
Fred McClosky
Tricity Railway
Rocky Mountain Limited
Great Rock Island
Roquet
John Kipp
Thirteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Arp
Houss
Sie
Smith
Mr Smith
Johnson
Nelson Chester
Ballard
Ft. Clendenin
Fidelity Loan Company
Mitchell & Lynde Bik
Washington
Elena Tree
Cambridge
Army of the People
Washington Clothing
Feacer Purd
W. A. Dieroff
Tri-Cities
W.a.dierolf
Hotel Sommers
H. T. Moss
Popular Clothier
3D Ave
Ity Uatduuudas
W.L. Douglas
Ourimmense
Iowa
B. Walsh
T Anthony
Laver
Kies
Eran Es
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