Convention Opens Under Led by Gol. Frank Reid
The annual Sons of Veterans convention in Illinois opened at 9 30 with 100 delegates. Col Reid welcomed Past Commander Abbott and Captain J OW spoke on liberty and patriotism as the Ladies of the G A R sent greetings.
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The
Sons of “Veterans
Gol
Frank T. Reid
Division of Illinois
Abbott
Chicago
Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home
Shepherds of Chicago
Campbell
Sons of Veterans
Shepherd
Col. Reid
Illinois Department
3. OW
Convention Proceedings Reported Before Parade
Delegates tally eighty seven who were reported entitled to seats as reports from division council and committees on revolutions fraternal greeting rituals and constitution and bylaws were presented. A four member committee with all Ladies' Aid delegates were admitted and welcomed by the convention as it adjourned for the parade and officer elections later this afternoon.
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Pat Dien
Sie
Division Council
Ladies’ Ald Society
Miss Victoria Gonert Returns Home After Disappearance
Victoria Conert returns to her West Third Avenue home after an unexplained absence from her stepfather's Celene place. The 18 year old, who had helped in his saloon as barmaid, offered no reason for leaving beyond finding the work distasteful. Her father had relied on her in the saloon business and she is described as a very prepossessing young woman.
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Victoria Conert
Celene Place
West Third Avenue
Grand Excursion Aboard Steamer J 8S This Week
Attend at least one grand excursion on the elegant steamer J 8S with music and refreshments. Boat leaves Rock Island at 2:30 and 8:00 p.m., Davenport schedule follows 16 minutes later. Admission 26 cents, 22
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Rock Island
Davenport
Social and Personal notes from Moline area
Mr and Mrs John W Kelly parents of Rev Joseph Kelly of St Marys Catholic church left for Ottawa after wintering in Moline. Jolly Thirteen Club held a last party at Miss Mollie McEnerys. prizes won by Mrs J Maurice Farnham and Mrs Charles Rost. club plans outings and parks trips. Attendees and events include Dr J W Morgan at Quincy for State Medical Association and Rev Joseph Kelly assisting in Seneca IL.
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John W. Kelly
Joseph Kelly
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Later
Moline
Ottawa
Jolly Thirteen Club
Mollie McEnery
Third Avenue
J. Maurice Farnham
Charles Rost
Rock River
J. W Morgan
Quincy
State Medical Association
Hillsdale Alarmed Over Smallpox Report
Hillsdale residents are nervous over several illness cases in the village and fear a smallpox outbreak as officials report patients with the disease.
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Hillsdale
Trains Bring Large Crowd to Rock Island G A R Encampment
Tise said 22 trains arrived in Rock Island today swelling attendance at the G A R encampment by about a couple thousand over yesterday.
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Tise
Rock Island
Watches at Jo sephson's offer 1 third off prices
Immense bargains on watches at Jo sephson's with one third discounts. Three thousand dollars worth advertised at two thousand, inviting customers to seize the opportunity.
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Josephson’s
Infant Evald Hokinson Dies of Cholera Infantum
The two weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Hokinson died yesterday afternoon at their home 1129 Fourteenth Street from cholera infantum. The funeral is set for 10 a.m. tomorrow and will be private.
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Victor Kneberg
Satopa
Kas
Mr. Kneberg
Charles E. Kneberg
Evald
Axel Hokinson
Fourteenth Street
Summer Millinery Fete Showcases Finest Alaplay Creations
Our milliners spent ten days crafting an annual display of hats and headpieces. They promise nothing finer in artistic high grade millinery has been shown in the area. The exhibit features chic designs and imaginative pieces likely to attract admirers and shoppers.
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Chilaben
Porites Povins
Pate
Zee
Contractors win bids for city street paving projects
The Conway Company won the Seventh Avenue bid for paving from 19th to 27th Street, with Barber Asphalt and Western Paving securing Twenty Third Street work. The plan includes paving on the south side of TwentyThird Street between TwentySecond and Third Streets, subject to property owner consent and city approval.
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Seventh Avenue
Barber’ Asphalt
Conway ‘Company
Western Paving Company
Twenty-Third Street
Conway Company
Barber Asphalt Company
Conway
7Th Avenue
Barber Company
19Th Street
27Th Street
Laindaratag
Molders Plan Annual Picnic
Members of Iron Molders Union 237 are arranging their annual picnic on July 5 at Concordia Park. A arrangements committee led by Elmer Heck George Suman Andrew Gilson Samuel Gibson Mike McGovern Henry Stange Marcus Hansen Frank Phareb Ben Larson is in place to ensure a large turnout.
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Iron Molders’ Union
Concordia Park
Elmer Heck
George Suman
Andrew Gilson
Samuel Gibson
Mike M'Govern
Henry Stange
Marcus Hansen
Frank Phareb
Ben Larson
Rollo Peal to Open Fifth Avenue Confectionery Store
Co. H. Mangold plans a small store between his 2nd Avenue site and the east building for Hollo Peal to run a confectionery and cigar shop. The new outlet will occupy a compact space serving local shoppers.
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Rollo Peal
Co. H. Mangold
Ifth Avenue
Hollo Peal
Rusty tack wounds Oscar Johnson’s foot
Oscar Johnson stepped on a rusty tack on the sidewalk opposite city hall this morning and the pointed tack pierced his shoe and penetrated the ball of his foot leaving a painful wound. The fragment mentions a slogan about Rocky Mountain Tea and an advertisement for 8 cent price of a product.
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Oscar Johnson
Children Targeted as Flower Bed Vandals
A city notice warns that vandals, including school children, rob private flower beds. Parents are urged to curb this behavior to protect the area residents laboring to beautify the city.
Davenport Bankers Outing Planned With Athletics
Bankers Athletic Association prepares an annual outing on Pastime barge with a trip to Davenport. The event begins after 3 with dinner and athletic sports, then continues after dark as the group sails home by moonlight.
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Davenport
Loan Terms and Security Methods Offered by Lenders
A lender promises clear loan costs and reliable methods while keeping personal property such as furniture, planes, horses, and wagons as security but not removing possession. The notice emphasizes courteous treatment and invites those in need of money to respond.
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