Steel Worker Dies At Sylvan Steel Plant
R C W South a Rock Island resident and Sylvan steel works laborer died at work from heart disease. He complained of chest pains yesterday and on this morning’s shift collapsed while resting. a coroner’s jury found death due to heart disease. South aged about 45 to 60 lived at 422 4th Avenue.
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R. C W. South
Rock Island
Sylvan Steel Works
South
Sylvan Island
4Th Avenue
A. E. Kohler
Rock Island Officials Form Social Municipal League
About 20 former and current Rock Island aldermen mayors and clerks attended a Wednesday meeting to form a social organization. Ex Mayor Medill chaired with City Clerk Schaffer as secretary. A permanent body will be formed with committees on permanent organization and membership and eligibility extended to past and future city officers.
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Rock Island
Tr. J. Mediil
H. C. Schaffer
Medill
Members sign roll as group adjourns to form constitution
Those present signed the membership roll as the association adjourned to meet again in the city council room on Wednesday evening Oct 2. The committee on permanent organization will report a constitution and by laws and name for the organization.
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Kens
B. F. Knox
William McConochlie
A G
Rainy Day Semifinals in Rock Island Ladies Golf
In the Rock Island arsenal golf links semi-finals, played amid rain, Mrs. Martin defeated Mrs. Pierce five up three to play and Mrs. Skinner beat Miss Van Patten one up. Consolation matches saw Mrs. Robinson win two up over Mrs. Donahue and Mrs. Hollowbush prevail eight up six to play. Finals set today with Mrs. Martin vs Mrs. Skinner for the championship and Mrs. Robinson vs Mrs. Hollowbush for the consolation.
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Rock Island Arsenal Golf Links
Mrs. Martin
Mrs. Pierce
Skinner
Miss van Patten
Robinson
Mrs. Donahue
Hollowbush
Wiliams
Boy from St Ambrose Fractures Arm Again
Joseph Kropp of St Ambrose College Davenport broke the same arm about an inch above a prior fracture after a fall down steps. Dr Kerns attended him.
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Joseph Kropp
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Kerns
Mrs Christina Dietz Dies At Home In Rock Island
Mrs Christina Dietz died at 2 46 this morning at her home 1601 Sixth Avenue Rock Island.
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Christina Dietz
6Th Avenue, Rock 'Sland
Woodmen News Service Discontinued Across Offices
The Woodmen news service provided to editors by the head office has been suspended. It supported newspapers with free news advertising, and its discontinuation removes that assistance for both the paper and the order.
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Woodmen
Order
Gratitude Emphasized for Rev J F Robinson at Prayer Meet
Strong attendance at the First Methodist prayer meeting expresses deep gratitude for Rev J F Robinsons faithful work with the church and its auxiliaries and regrets his contemplated removal from the community.
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J F Robinson
Gaetjer Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Gaetjer of Rock Island formally announces his candidacy for state representative. He has previous campaign experience and, like a seasoned newspaper advertiser, believes in persistence. Several supporters want to see him secure a new job.
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Gaetjer
Rock Island
Chris
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths to Move President
John Slocum, general president of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, plans to move his residence from San Francisco to Moline to centralize the organization's work. The brotherhood has about 17,000 members in the United States and Canada. Its convention was held in Rock Island a few years ago. R. B. Kerr, the general secretary, lives in Moline.
Organize Tithing Band At Second Methodist Church
A Tuesday meeting of South Moline Second Methodist Episcopal members formed a tithing band to donate part of their income to religious work. Elected officers include President William Brown Secretary Ada Wisor and Treasurer Effie Littler.
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Second Methodist Episcopal
South Moline
William Brown
Ada Wisor
Effie Littler
Rainfall Boosts Potatoes and Pastures This Week
Persistent showers Wednesday benefited open potato crops and pastures, promising a large crop increase. A town farmer noted the rain will improve yields, helping farmers amid previous shortages and high prices.
A L Bollinger Dies After Sudden Heart Paralysis in Davenport
A L Bollinger, 62, prominent Davenport businessman and Sieg Iron Company president, died after a heart paralysis while visiting his daughter Mrs Louis Block at 1416 Rock Island street. Born May 14, 1839 in Lancaster Peoria county Illinois, he served in the Civil War and later worked as a traveling salesman for Sieg Iron. He married Emily D Wills in 1865 and moved to Davenport in 1873, where he earned respect for his genial nature and public spirit. He is survived by his wife and several sons.
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Louis Block
Rock Island Street
Duvenport
Albert L. Bollinger
Sieg Iron Company
R. Bleg
Hoefle
Bollinger
Davenport
Lancaster
Peoria County
Geneseo
Emily D. Wills
Rolling R
West
Electricians Convention to Convene in Rock Island
The State Electrical Association plans its annual convention in Rock Island this September and October with about 60 delegates expected. Festivities include a reception at the Rock Island Armory and other entertainments to be announced. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised for quick healing of burns and skin eruptions and is sold by F J Clendenin in Moline.
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A Kellett
Williford
Burris Case Dismissed in Threats Trial
James Burris Rock Island city scavenger faced a charge of threatening to kill John Armstrong and his sons. Magistrate Johnson heard the complaint but the witness failed to substantiate the charge, and the case was dismissed.
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James Burris
Rock Island
John Armstrong
Johnson
Watters Joins Journal In Charge Of Circulation
C D Watters enters local newspaper work to lead circulation for the Daily Journal of Moline. He resigns from Deere & Company after 10 years and will dedicate himself to distributing news through a restructured route system with Watters & Anderson continuing as book and news partners.
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C. D. Watters
Cr. Watters
Deere & Company
Watters
Watters & Anderson
Designat
Moline
Frank Anderson
Anderson
Aledo Democrat Changes Hands To New Ownership
The Aledo Democrat is sold this week to J E Murdock and Hugh Durning, both Aledo gentlemen. George M Eames departs after over 20 years with the paper and will enter business in Denver. The new firm promises a success and continues the paper’s legacy.
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Aledo Democrat
George M Eames
J E. Murdock
Hugh Durning
Aledo
Eames
The
Democrat
Denver
Funeral for Mrs Mary Philp Held at Home Rock Island
The funeral for the late Mrs Mary Philp was conducted at 10 am from the family residence 2614 8th avenue Rock Island. She died suddenly while breakfasting Tuesday morning. her daughter Miss Ellen Philp principal of Irving School was notified upon reaching the school.
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Mary Philp
8Th Avenue
Rock Island
Ellen Philp
Irving School
Lindvall's Window Shows Half Price Jewelry Bargains
John Lindvall, the 16th street jeweler, displayed high priced goods at half price in a window, selling eight or ten items within an hour and continuing to sell rapidly as customers flock to the display. The sale offers genuine bargains for passersby.
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John Lindvall
16Th Street
Mr Lindvall
Insane Adjudication of Mrs. Sarah Welch
Mrs. Sarah Welch wife of Moline assistant chief was adjudged insane by county court. A commission of Drs. Kohler and Mock found her 41 and previously declared insane in 1887 linked to maternity. She has four children, youngest three. former confinement lasted about six months with commitment to Watertown hospital.
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Sarah Welch
Moline
A .E. Kohler
E. W Mock
Mia Welch
Hos
Hutchersons Relatives Sought by Davenport Police
Acting Chief Hitchcock received a letter from North Cowlehan Vancouvers Island officials about an elderly man named Hutcherson who has lived abroad for about nine years. He reportedly came from Davythport where he resided 25 years, shows feeble strength and fading mind, and may have at least two daughters living near the city. The Canadian officers cannot provide further details, and police urge assistance to locate Hutcherson’s relatives.
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Hitchcock
Davenport
North Cowlehan
Vancouvers Island
Olumbia
Davythport
Whiteside Bankrupt filed in New York with debts of 11130
Walker Whiteside aeter and former theatrical manager connected to St Hendersons and Rock Island resident of Hastings on-the-Flnction filed a New York bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 11130 and no assets. He claims a gold watch worth 50 clothing 110 professional library portraits 76 and other items as his property. Debts chiefly arose in New York during the 1897 98 season for salaries printing royalties and similar charges.
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Ings On
New York
Bonner's Case Moves to County Court for Bail
W H Bonner the sewing machine agent under bonds to the grand jury faced new bail in county court on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses by claiming to be an agent of Singer Sewing Machine Company. The prior charge was dismissed by State's Attorney Weld to avoid a grand jury investigation, which would still bring a misdemeanor trial in county court.
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Bonner
Grand Jury
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Atto Weld
Schley Objects to Howison in Court Discussion
The report records Schley challenging Howison as a member of the court this afternoon. He notes Howison's prior statements about Sampson and questions the honors on a destruction in the matter, highlighting tension within the court proceedings.
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Charles South
Municipal League
William Roth
G. Albert Johnson
William
Home OF Blacksmiths
Boston
A. L. Bollinger
Lambert
Toggery
Second Ave
Burris
Daily Journal
Cline
People’s Popular Paper
Lindvall
Pital
Watertown Hospital
Hutcherson
Toan
Onefort
Colt Miamis
Whiteside Bankrupt
Walker Whiteside Aeter
Three Cities
St Hender
Sone
Capt Hemrdstson
Schley
Howison
the Court
Washington
Howlson
Sampson
Erverie Eet
Swan Peterson
A. V. Esterdahl
Rev. Hoffstein
Rutt Bios
Market Square
Josephson
Tri-City
Third Avenue
C. R.1 & P. Railway Co
Lindblom
Westling Merchant Tailor
East Third Street
Rhanesa
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