Moline seeks library site with factory support
City officials press to secure a suitable library site and seek donations from leading manufacturers. The Velje lot opposite the First Congregational church is favored for its central yet quiet location. Mrs. Velle may sell at a low price or donate a portion to reduce costs, with citizen committees invited to appraise value and drive a fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Barnard
Velje
First Congregational Church
Famous Swedish Scholar Waldenstrom To Visit Chicago
Dr Waldentrom is a renowned Swedish religious leader visiting the United States. He will preach Sunday in Whiting Street and at the Swedish Tabernacle, lecture Tuesday on The Free Church Movement in Sweden, and speak Wednesday on The Higher Criticism of the Bible at Bethlehem church. He is linked to a 1100 church movement in Sweden and 600 here, and may visit Moline on November 13 with a Rockford lecture on the 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Peter Waldenstrom
Chicago
Whiting Street
Swedish Tabernacle
Waldentrom
Mission Church
Free Church Movement
Sweden
Bethlehem Church
Garfield Boulevard
Liam F. Curtis
Record-Herald
Thia
Waldenstrom
America
Record- Herald
Motine
Rockford
McLaughlin arraigned for assault wife on 46th Street
John McLaughlin of 46th Street near the Maline line was arraigned before Magistrate Johnson on a state warrant for assault and battery. His wife testified to a Monday night beating of both her and the children. He was fined 3 dollars plus costs, which were paid. Two railroad encroachment suits were filed in Rock Island circuit court by Kenworthy & Kenworthy seeking 3000 dollars each for property taken. Martha Bogue sues Rock Island & Peoria and Frederick Gondrich sues Davenport Rock Island & Northwestern Railway. The indiet page is very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLaughlin
46Th Street
Maline Line
Johnson
McLaughlin
Moline
Kenworthy & Kenworthy
Rock Island
Roth
Assumpsit
Mra
Martha Bogue Suer
Rock Island & Peoria
Frederick Gondrich
Davenport Rock Island & Northwestern Railway
Manufacturers in Session At National Meet In Kansas City
More than 600 delegates representing millions in invested capital attend the annual convention of the National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers in Kansas City. The Moline factories are well represented. The meeting opens at the Hotel Midland this afternoon and runs through Saturday. Officers include President James A. Carr Richmond Indiana, Treasurer U G Orendorff Canton Ohio, Secretary Frank E Lukens Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
National Association of Agricultural, Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers
Moline
Conwees
Roomatt Lo wuUbiscoo Breowid
Hotel
Midland
James A. Carr
Richmond
Ind
U G Orendorff
Canton
Frank E. Lukens
Chicago
Counsel for Schley Closes as Trial Develops
Washington reports that after Borden's testimony Schley's counsel announced they had closed their case. Louisville dispatch notes a mob seized a jailed suspect in Hodgenville, a 15 year old boy forced to commit crime, and the suspect was riddled with bullets and hanged from the courthouse steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Borden
Schliey
Louisville
Hodgenville
Esters
Insurgents Surrender on Cebu Island
Cablegram from Gen Chaffee reports 60 insurgent officers 470 men and 160 rifles surrendering in good faith to settle disturbances on Cebu Island in Washington DC net coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington DC
Chaffee
Cebu Island
Independent Telephone Plan Faces Moline Council
A rising push for an independent phone system in Moline gains momentum as Union Electric Telephone Company seeks a city franchise. Bills & Wortham represent the incorporated firm to extend long distance lines and underground wires in the business district, promising first-class service with a bond to enforce the ordinance. City officials fearing delays hope the council approves promptly, noting Central Union failures and prior promises.
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Moline
Central Union
Union Electric Telephone Company
Bills & Wortham
Ines
Tri-City
Moline Council
Union Electric Company
Industrial firms urged to move near Rock Island shops
Local discussion considers Mueller Sons and Mueller yard expansion as potential fits for relocating their entire plants to the Rock Island side to benefit Retail Merchants Association members. The article notes available space and hints at mutual advantage for Moline as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Mureer Lumber Co
Livenport
Rock Island Club
Moline
Notation Limiting Harboring of Son’s Actions by Mother
Notice from Mrs Holmes forbids harboring or encouraging her son Laurence and disclaims responsibility for his acts. The notice describes him as 4 feet tall, colored, with large blue eyes and a narrow face. Dated by Mrs Sim Holmes.
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Sim Holmes
Star Course Union tickets on sale at First Congregational
Cours seats may be reserved at the First Congregational church Friday evening. Doors open at 7 o clock. No person may reserve more than six seats.
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Cours
Star Course Union
First Congregational
Perjury case mounts as Pinkerton defendant seeks bail
In the state perjury case against Louis Pinkerton, defense attorney A P McGuirk was retained to seek bail for Pinkerton. The accused swore about the age of his friend, a Mr Pattison of Watertown, aiding in obtaining a marriage license last Saturday. Pinkerton says he told the truth as he knew it and believed Pattison was older. Pattison’s father contends he was only 16.
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Louis Pinkerton
A. P McGuirk
Pinkerton
Mr Pattison
Watertown
Pattison
Spencer Robinson Weds Bertha Sonntag in Friend Nebraska
News from Friend Nebraska reports Spencer Robinson and Miss S Bertha Sonntag married last evening. Robinson recently divorced, new couple waging concert tours across the west.
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Bertha Sonntag
Friend
Neb
Spencer Robinson
S Bertha Sonntag
South Moline Celebrations and School Illnesses Note
South Moline reports a 21st birthday party for Guy Harrvald with gifts of a gold watch and chain. Updates include Jay Addleman returning to Chicago, Miss Shannon ill prompting Logan school room closure, and Barbara Baumgartner hosting a Halloween party. Other items mention Mrs. Will Goodnow’s Galesburg visit and local families planning personal trips.
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South Moline
Guy Harrvalds
Vung
Jay Addleman
Childee
McAoald
Logan School
Miss Suc
Barbara Baumgartner
South Side
Cliff LaMora
East South Moline
Ware Mcileay
Lincoln Heights
Will Goodnow
Galesburg
Robert Wolever
Geneseo
Chas, Jones
Abingdon
Mr. Jones
Chicago
L.S. Blackman
Andrew Coleman
Towa
Bucklin's Arnica Salve Cures Severe Burns
W H Eads of Jonesville Virginia recalls a childhood foot burn that caused leg sores for 30 years until Bucklin's Arnica Salve healed them after all else failed. Suitable for burns cuts sores bruises and piles. Sold by F G Clendenin for 46 cents.
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W. H. Eads
Jonesville
Bucklin
F. G. Clendenin
Congratulatory Reception for Belle S Morgan National President
Union and Womens Relief Union held a large reception at McKinnie hall honoring Mrs Belle S Morgan elected national president. About 200 attended with national officers from Davenport and local leaders. Speakers praised veterans benefits as Miss Schillinger's recitals provided entertainment, concluding with a concert and supper. This marks the first time the fraternal group has headquarters in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Morgan
Col Pierce
W J M Cox
Moline Union
Ann Schillinger
Ann
Rebekah
Annette Schillinger
Frank, Wallace
May Rogerson
Quail Shooting Fine In Galesburg Court
Don Pratt of Galesburg was fined 15 dollars and costs for shooting a single quail. The farmer near Henderson reported the violation, leading to a justice court fine amid local hunter sentiment on quail possession penalties.
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Don Pratt
Galesburg
Costa
Henderson
Tot Causes Night Alarm In Crittenden Ky Ad
Mia J. C. Snider of Crittenden Kentucky recalls a baby with croup facing danger before a doctor. Dr Kings New Discovery provided rapid relief and a lasting cure. The ad claims it clears coughs and throat and lung troubles. Available 50 cents, 1 dollar. trial bottles free at Clendenin's drug store 8d ave.
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Croup
Mia
J. C. Snider
Crittenden
Dr. King
Clendenin
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Velle
Welle
Implement and Vehicle Makers
Schley
Witness Borden
I. U
Manchester
IAC
Oxford Gray
Linen Department
Turkey
Hlinois
the Council
Chris. Mueller & Sons
Robinson
Vorced
West
Woman's Relief Corps
Masonic Temple
Mra. Hanaker
Beatty
Tri-Cities
Ilinois
Trenton
Illinois
New York
Wealao Hase
Pierr & Company
Hannon
McKinnie Hall
W. V. R. U.moline
W. Qdell
W A. MacBeth
Dr Morgan
Humphreys
Kreya
Nath Col
Sfal
John Bsta
Hull Bros
Indigo Calieo
Ladies Union
Butt Bios
F. A. Landee
Stanle
Eagle
Anc
Oklahoma
Cornerstone
Minnesota
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