Mayor Weasel clears Seventh Avenue paving dispute
The Barber Asphalt Company withdraws from seeking an injunction to block the Conway bid for Seventh Avenue paving. Mayor Wessel, after consulting with lawyers and the Kopf firm, allows a new process with bids to proceed. The contract will be awarded, and the obstruction case is dismissed, as property owners who objected withdraw their suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasel
Barber Asphalt Company
Board of Local Improvements
Conway Company
Seventh Avenue
Conway
W. Odell
Journal
Barber People
Odell
Mayor Wessel
Conway People
Wessel
Gest
Chicago
Kopf
Prominent Doctor Suffering Blood Poisoning
Dr. J. F. Myers of Rock Island is confined at home with blood poisoning. A thorn pierced his right index finger while yard work, he removed the splinter, then lanced a carbuncle for a patient that day, allowing poison to enter his system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Myers
Rock Island
McMae High School Commencement at First Congregational
Commencement exercises of the Mc Mae high school will be held Thursday evening at the First Congregational church. Admission 10 cents. Tickets for sale at Clendenin's drug store and Carlson Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc- Mae
First Congregational Church
Clendenin
Carlson Bros
Funeral of James F. Robinson Held at Rock Island
The funeral of James F. Robinson, president of the Rock Island National Bank, was held Tuesday at his home with Rev. Dr Pearce and Rev. Wellington Frizzelle officiating. Banks closed 10 am to 1 pm. Rock Island shoe factory and Piedmont works suspended. Relatives from Eldora, Stockton, Pekin, Galesburg, Chicago attended. old friend Cant. T. J Robinson remembered by Evans of West Liberty.
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James F. Robinson
Rock Island National Bank
Reuben B. Williams
First Methodist Episcopal Church
BR. G. Pearce
Wellington L. Frizzelle
E. L. Philbrook
J A. Johnson
J. Collins
Sewall Dodge
C A. Walker
J W. Crandall
Miss Carpenter
Miss Taylor
Messrs
M. L. Henderson
F. K. Rhoades
John T
Robinson
Cardinal Newman
Chipplannock
J. B. Rutter
Rock Island
Lightning Medicine Company
Argillo
Carbon Cruft
Mary Quick
Robert Quick
Eldora
Iowa
Will Rhoades
Stockton
Cal
Dorsey
Pekin, Ill
Frank Henderson
Galesburg
F. Kenfield
Chicago
Mr. Evans
Weat Liberty
Cant. T. J Robinson
Court Dismisses Hold-Up Case Against Two Men in Rock Island
In Rock Island Justice Cleland dismissed the case against James Murray and Charles alias James Johnson charged with assault with intent to rob August Millark early Monday. Officers Brian and Carlson testified to an attempted hold-up but Millark chose not to pursue, prompting dismissal.
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Justice Cleland
Rock Island
James Murray
Charles
James Johnson
August Millark
Colent
Brian and
Carlson
Millark
Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned for Island and River Side
Graham Post G A R will lead memorial services at National Cemetery on Arsienal Island with August Wentz Port of Davenport and Tom B Camp of Bushnell. morning parade forms at Seventeenth Street and Third Avenue, then 1 30 pm services at the Island followed by ceremonies at Riverside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom B. Camp
Bushnell
Graham Post
G. A. R. Hall
IL P Wilson
Seventeenth Street
Third Avenue
J.merson L. Cook
F. I
Wellington Wood
G. Afr
Woman's Relief Corps
Sixth Avenue
Lincoln
Graves
Strenteenth Street
130 Sharp
Wm Clendenin
Davenport
Endearers Hold Pleasant Evening in Rock Island
About sixty Christian Endeavor members met at Rev T J Shuey’s home in Rock Island for a literary and musical program organized by the Memorial church YPSC E. The gathering honored Miss Nelle Shuey and Miss Lillian Smutzer and bid farewell to Miss Nenia Fickenscher who departs for an extended Chicago visit. Refreshments followed as social diversions entertained all. A large crowd plans an excursion to Rockford on Decoration Day.
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Christian Endeavorrs
T. J Shuey
Rock Island
Memorial Christian Church
Nelle Shuey
Lillian Smutzer
Nenia Fickenscher
Chicago
Wards Organize City Improvement League Branches
Monday evening at Mrs. George Vinton’s home the Fifth and Sixth wards formed city improvement league branches. Elected officers include President Mrs. George Vinton Jr, Vice Presidents Mrs. John Creutz and Mrs. Enegren, Secretary William Gamble, and Treasurer O F Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vinton
Fourteenth Street
City Improvement League
George Vinton, Jr
Fifth Ward
John Creutz
Sixth Ward
Enegren
William Gamble
O. F. Anderson
SHIRKS LOCAL HAULS BY DIAMOND JO FLEET TRAIN ROUTE CUTS
The Diamond Jo boats tighten operations cutting small towns from stops between Davenport and Clinton except LeClaire and press a boycott against Rock Island over a warehouse dispute. Agents are told to sell no tickets or freight to Fulton and other outposts, shifting business to local packets and Rock Island routes. Patrols are advised on how to reach Lyons from Clinton and Rock Island from Davenport.
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Rocky Mountain Limited
Davenport
Clinton
LeClaire
Rock Island
Lamont
Fulton
Capt
Strecking
Port Byron
St Louis
Diamond Jo
Winona
de Soto
Wis
Prairie du Chien
Lynxville
Clayton
Guttenburg
Iowa
Lyons
Barrows' Condition Improves Slightly In Pneumonia
Oberlin Ohio May 28 President Barrows suffering with pneumonia passed a fairly comfortable night and this morning was able to take some nourishment He remained restless, lungs not showing expansion, fever and pulse trending down but strength moderate and sleep poor.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Barrows
Social Roundup in South Moline Hosts and Visits
Miss Bessie Tyler entertained many friends at 2408 Fourteenth street with music and sociability. Emmett Thompson, Emory Thompson, and Ross Wreath of Port Byron visited. Grace Sherrill begins nurse training at Moline hospital. Various local residents tied to travel, illness, and a Park Ridge wedding are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline
Bessie Tyler
Fourteenth Street
Emmett
Emory Thompson
Ross
Port Byron
Moline
Grace Sherrill
Moline Hospital
J W Parker
Green River
A CC Stevens
Salt Lake
Official Call Sets Ward Caucuses and County Endorsement
The Democratic ward caucuses are set for Friday evening in Moline with locations and representation to the county convention listed. The call notes endorsement may be voted for minority representative. Moline backs WR Moore, while Rock Island remains unsettled as party interests push for the best, most capable candidate.
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Moline
WR Moore
Moore
Rock Island
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Reid
Witter
3Rd Ave
Merona Sf
ORISA
JF. Robinson
Dave Faas
Leonard
Memoriam
Monum
Svrua Mile
Genery ‘Lerg
Re. M . Crumbaker
Tretteysburg
Miss Wilson
Honm B. Camp Af
Rockford
Oberlin College
H G Nourse
Candee Grove
Grace Crawley
Mary Hanson
Park Ridge
W H Christison
Wi &Chmidt
Sixteenth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Kole Sean Dye Works
Fourth Avenue
Meline
Firkins & Swanson, Propr’s
E J Hester
Millinery Department
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