Memorial Day Observances Across Tri Cities
Memorial day was observed by patriotic groups in Moline Rock Island and Davenport with city parades and joint services at Riverside Cemetery. Graham Post led ceremonies at the Arsenal with speakers, music and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, while Rock Island held a public program featuring Camp of Bushnell and local bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Post
Arsenal
Rock Island
Tri-Cities
Grand Army of the Republic of the
Moline
Fin
Apgie
Dla Hoa
Battle of
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Gettysburg
Soldiers’ Monument
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lincoln
Chester Magill
Company F
Crowder
National Cemetery
Rock Island Arsenal
Graham Past
Seventeenth Street
Third Avenue
Marshal William Clendenin
Svea
M. W. Crumbaker
Miss Wilson
Tom B. Camp
Bushnell
Peoria
Rockford
Court House
N. N. Coons
C. B
Bleuer
T. J. Shuey
First Baptist Churchs Fiftieth Anniversary Service
The First Baptist church observes its 50th anniversary with a 10 a m service featuring organ, choir, and sermon by Rev Langdon Sanders. A historical recount covers pastors from 1851 to present, noting building costs, chapels, and the churchs growth under Rev Robert C Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Zion
Langdon Sanders
Park Place Baptist Church
Aurora
G. F. Linfield
Harriet A. Wright
War Veterans Organize Camp Rudolph Hicks in Moline
Moline Spanish American War veterans organize at Armory Hall. Camp honors former Sixth Regiment member M G to be named Camp Rudolph Hicks. Officers elected include Commander Lieutenant Colonel Ed Kuttsilen and Senior Vice Commander George B. Crowder. Membership expected to reach 70 to 80 soon, with 150 eligible in Moline. Next meeting planned. Milwaukee excursion June 7 offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Association of
Armory Hall
M. G
Rudolph Hicks
Mo Iine
Shadle
Ed Kutttlsen
Americans Win London Test Polo for Championship Cup
May 31 report says the first test polo match for the American championship cup in London ended with the Americans defeating their opponents two goals to one after a near tendon injury to a player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Windy City Notes Signal Looming Strife
Reports from Chicago describe futile talks between packers and teamsters and a looming general strike. A deadly knife duel between two African American men erupts at Twenty second and Dearborn as onlookers egg the combat on. Fire at Hawthorne race track destroys grand stand after last race. losses reach $75 000 and patrons escape unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omaha
Denver
Northwestern
Beaumont
Twenty-second
Dearborn
Hawthorne
Highland Gun Club Monthly Shoot Scores
The Highland Gun Club held a Friday monthly shoot with scores out of 25. Notable scores include J Rosborough 14, J Montgomery 20, W Wolter 15, Ed Martin 21, J Cooper 16, F Benson 18, Dr Huntington 21, G Olson 20, E Grafton 18, and J Samuels 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Gun Club
J. Rosborough
J. Montgomery
W. Wolter
J Kern
Ed Martin
J. Cooper V. F. Gein
W Reimers
J. Metzger
HF. Viertch
F Benson
F Herbst
Dr. Huntington
G. Olson
E. Grafton
Cc Curtis
E. Smithiger
J Samuels
Palm Garden Opening At Northwestern With Italian Orchestra
James Corey opens his palm garden at 1616 Third Avenue Northwestern this evening inviting friends to visit and enjoy Russo and Albini Bros. Italian orchestra. The feature promises an elegant garden setting and social sessions. Also notes Black Hawk Inn at the Watch Tower opens for the season inviting families for outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corey
Third Avenue
Russo and Albini Bros
Moline
Black Hawk
Watch Tower
Rock Island Man Hurt In Railroad Collision Incident
Andrew Edward, a Rock Island wanderer, was brought to the Moline police station after being struck on railroad tracks by a west bound passenger train at 12:08 AM while walking toward Chicago. He suffered a cut lip and facial injuries but was not in danger of a coroner’s inquest. Allen Butler of Davenport transported him to the station. Dr Kohler attended. Milwaukee excursion will use two special trains for ample room and accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ellott
Ohio
Moline
First Baptist Church
E. G. Eberhart
Home Missionary Society
A. Briggs
Rock Island
F. Ketchum
Home Mission Society
L. C Carr
D. Rickerson
W.P. Pattison
J. M. Lackey
H. B. Waterman
I. D. Newell
Thomas F. Borchers
Woman's Missionary Society
Stewart
G F Linfield
Rochester Theological Seminary
William Waller
W L. Sanders
Sanders
Peoria
J. C. H. Read
Gilman Parker
Josiah Healy
Olivet
Thomas 8. Young
Robert C. Bryant
Bryant
Andrew Edward
Edward
Chicago
Edwards
Allen Butler
Second Street
Davenport
Tenth Street
Kohler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hela
Tere Na” Tose
Riverside Cemetery
Market Square
Sixth Avenue
LN. G
L N. M
Wellington Wood Camp
Graham Pont
Woman's Relief Corps
The
Post
Mesara
Carlatedi
Thompson
Blakemore
Kuhn
M. A. Gould
James Higgins
St. Paul’s A. M. E
Sallora
America
Hedley Hall
I. P. Wilson
Times
Valenciennes
Iadien
Madras
Muscatine
Brunswick
Moline Esterdahl
Huntoon
Kittilsen
Geo. BE. Crowder
W G. Shadle
Percy Winans
George E Gibbs
John Clair
Harry Kerr
Charrles Larson
Milwaukee
Langbehn’s Bakery
Fifteenth St
Windy City
Highland Gun Club Park
Palm Garden
Dewend-Kuschmann Furniture
Oxford Grays
Sundeen & Vander Vennet
E. Mayer
Mofine
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