Tragic Self Destruction in Edgewood Park Man
Adolph C. Knocke a 40 year old carriage trimmer at Rock Island works killed himself in his Edgewood Park home. A 32 cal revolver and carbolic acid were used after a failed hanging plan and multiple gunshots. Neighbors and family discovered the body at dawn as coroner's jury ruled death by own action while mentally deranged. He left a wife and three children, plus a Davenport-born family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Adolph C. Knocke
Rock Island
Edgewood Park
Mr. Knocke
Fifth Avenue
Knocke
Isabel Rose
Mrs. Knocke
Mrs. Rose
H. H. Chase
Jim Larkins
James Darnell
Charles Moody
Gus Eastberg
8. T. Nelson
Rock Island Carriage Works
Airs
Rose
Daffy
Those Guns County Board Debates Old Cannon Mountings
The county board adjourned with main business on the old courthouse cannon postponed to December. Officials will seek help from Moline and Rock Island business groups and veterans to mount the gun. Until resolved, the cannon stays in the courthouse cellar. A coal contract for jail and courthouse was let to the C B and Q Transfer Company at $2.05 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board
Court House
Moline and
Rock Island
Veterans’ Organizations
C., B. & Q. Transfer Company
Court House News Real estate transfers listed in Rock Island area
A roundup of deeds shows Josiah G Heck to Sarah L Read for a tract by metes and bounds in Rock Island and other transfers including Rock Island Savings Bank to Minnie Wollenhaupt, Moline tracts to Truxell and Liphardt, and several parcels in Port Byron Coal Valley and Daebelsiehn's add Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah G. Heck
Sarah L. Read
Metes and Bounds
Rock Island Savings Bank
Minnie M. C. Wollenhaupt
W. M. Blanding
Rock Island
M .M. Sturgeon
Robert Kuschmann
21St Street
Hendrick V. Fisher
Albert Flemming
Metes
Columbia Park
Moline
Rock Island Mutual Building
Probate guardianships and estate actions reported and closed
Guardianship records show minor heirs of John Westberg Henry Haupt Newton Hubbard and others with guardian reports filed and approved. Wards reach age of majority with receipts releases and guardians discharged. Inventories appraisals and widow's award for estates of Joachim Starks John Melgren and John L Melgren filed approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westberg
Guardian
Minnie A. Westberg
Minnie A Westber
Henry Haupt
Wm Haupt
Joachim Starks
John A Hauberg
Geo. W. McCaskrin
G. W. McCaskrin
A. H. Kohler
Newton J. Hubbard
Louise M Hubbard
John Melgren
John H. Cleland
William A. Hubbard
John Shelly
John L. Melgren
Local Obituary Snippet from Evening Ledger
Fragmentary death notice list shows Alfred W. Mullery from Cordova and Bessie F. Crosby with Fulton, Harry R. Dack from South Rock Island, and Carrie Weaver from Milan with scattered details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Mullery
Cordova
Bessie F .Crosby $ Fulton
Harry R. Dack
South Rock Island
Carrie Weaver
Milan
Class of 1902 Elect Officers and Committees
Wednesday evening meeting of the class of 1902 high school elected officers. President Perry Wendal Vice President Fannie Entrikin Secretary Jeannette Warmock Treasurer Hammer. Committees to select the class ping were appointed with Ray Anderson Mary Jones Etta Beal among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Wendal
Fannie Entrikin
Jeannette
Warmock
Compost
Ray Anderson
Mary ‘Jones
Etta Beal
Board Advances Road Aid and Court House Cannon Controversy
The Board of Supervisors moves routine business forward while committee reports on aid for four Sala township bridges and costs for Rock Island and Moline indigent relief. A Mounting of the court house cannon is referred to the public expenditures committee to confer with John Buford Post. Indigent soldier relief funds are set for W H Crawley $200, J H Lidders $60, Winch? Carey $76. Rock Island poor costs total $618.90 and Moline $1,204.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Highway Commissioners
Bowling Township
Sala Township
Mewes
Court House Square
Maj. Beardsley
John Buford
W. H. Crawley
Moline
Graham Post
J. H. Lidders
Rock Island
John Buford Post
Win Kh Carey
Hampton
McDaniel Peat
Oberg fined in county court for petty larceny
Fred Oberg eight month old youth pleaded guilty in county court to five counts of petty larceny. He was fined ten dollars and costs on each count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Oberg
Moine
Costa
Steamer Winona Strands on Sand Bar Near Rock Island
The steamer Winona broke her wheel while pulling out from Rock Island landing on Thursday afternoon and became stranded on a sand bar. The voyage was halted to allow repairs as crews worked to refloat the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Rock Island Landing
Words of Praise. Moline Journal prints extra edition on McKinley shooting
The Moline Journal Company run by Maurice Farnham publishes a bright newsy sheet. An extra edition was placed on the streets Saturday at 2 o'clock detailing the shooting of President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Moline Journal Company
Maurice Farnham
McKinley
Mrs Fewkes and Mrs Putnam Injured in Colorado Runaway
Glenwood Springs Colorado dispatch reports Mrs Fewkes wife of Dr J Walter Fewkes prominent Washington DC physician and Mrs Mary Putnam of Davenport were injured in a mountain roadside runaway. Mrs Fewkes suffered a broken nose and facial cuts while Mrs Putnam sustained broken ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Springs
Colo
The Daily Dawson Sun Debuts in Dawson Virginia Territory
In Dawson a new newspaper the Daily Dawson Sun begins publication with a bold subscription and advertising card. The launch signals a fresh local voice in the territory as readers learn of rates and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Sun
Dawson
V. T. Ita
United States
Daily Morning Sun
Carrier
Yukon
the Sun
Yukon Territory
Fine Fruit and Produce at Wilsons in Moline
Saturday specials at Wilsons 1620 Third Avenue feature Michigan peaches celery Elberta peaches head lettuce and a crate of genuine Rocky Ford melons expected tomorrow. Fresh fruits vegetables and greens include cabbage grapes tomatoes cucumbers and melons with multiple varieties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wison
Third Avenue
Michigan
Delaware
Rocky Ford
E.H Wilson
Moline
Kerr Re-elected Grand Secretary of Brotherhood
Mr Robert Kerr general secretary of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths returned from Buffalo with his wife. While away they visited the exposition and eastern titles. Kerr attended the Brotherhood convention and was reelected to the grand secretary post for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kerr
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
Buffalo
City
Kerr
The
Brotherhood
Independent telephone franchise eyed by Rock Island council
Rock Island officials prepare to consider an ordinance granting the Illinois Independent Telephone Company a franchise to build a competing exchange in Rock Island, with MOline council likely to review as well. Representatives claim strong local sentiment for competition and outline proposed rates and exclusive copper networks. The Central Union Telephone Co reports rapid growth with 500 to 800 lines in Moline and Rock Island and plans to hire more operators and expand to 1,000 in Rock Island and 800 in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Argus
Ilinois Independent Telephone Company
Rock Island
Moline Council
Secretary of State
Con
W. 8. Thomas
George B. Stocker
John A. Fritcher
Harrisburg
Illinois
Stocker
Pennsylvania
Bell
Rock Island County
Davenport
Central Union Telephone Company
Moline
Second ME Sunday school elects officers in South Moline
In South Moline on September 13 the Second ME Sunday school elected officers: Lawrence Trevor superintendent, Alva Odell assistant, Etta Miller secretary, Lena Littler librarian, Stella Sand organist, Jessie Freis assistant organist, and Mrs Wm Fowle treasurer. Members also note Miss Gertrude Allen leaves for Colona to visit parents and various locals travel for visits and trips to Geneseo Iowa Sterling and Kewanee. R C Weldon returns from Elgin reunion.
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South Moline
Larence Trevor
Alva Odell
Etta Miller
Lena Littler
Stella Sand
Jessie Freis
Wm. Fowle
Gertrude Allen
Colona
L. Stafford
Mesdames Morgan, Price and Walters
Coal Valley
Oday
Iowa
Martha Brooks
Ethyl Duncan
Geneseo
M. A. Gould
Cleveland
Ohio
Margaret Brooks
Maggie Johnson
S. L. Stafford
Brady
Margaret Patterson
John Bowen
Jr. Johnson
Yesterdyy
Sterling
Kewanee
R C Weldon
Elgin
Mrs Martin Wins Championship at Arsenal Golf
In Thursday finals at the arsenal golf links Mrs Martin claimed the women’s championship title beating Mrs Skinner. In the consolation cup Mrs Robinson defeated Mrs Hollowbush. The next events are women’s handicap on Oct 2–4 and men’s handicap on Oct 9–11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal Golfinks
Martin
Skinner
Robinson
Hollowbush
Sinks
October Delineator Fashion Forecast Straight from Fashion Capitals
The October Delineator offers readers a preview of winter styles drawn from New York Paris and London sources. It features fashion features practical dressmaking tips and strong reading content under artist William Martin Johnsons guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
London
de Mneator
William Martin Johnson
Dawson Sun: A Dawson Paper Reflects Local Life and Ads
The seven column Dawson Sun shows European Canadian and American news with heavy advertising. It notes Vancouver gold selling with honest assay and lists seven Dawson law firms advertising in diverse titles while portraying Dawson life with local news and a creditable publisher's picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Irving
Manhattan Island
Dawson Sun
Vancouver
Seattle
The
Sun
Dawson
Judge Torrence elected commander in chief of G A R
Cleveland reports Judge Torrence of Minneapolis was unanimously elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The ceremony and reaction from veterans were noted in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Steel strike settlement under consideration in New York
It is learned today from reliable sources that a proposed settlement of the steel strike is under consideration in New York. President Shaftfer is expected today or Saturday. The item reflects a city-wide labor tension with leadership anticipated to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
President Shaftfer
Two Merry Tramps Presented at Wagner Opera House
Wood and Ward present their big company offering Two Merry Tramps at Wagner Opera House on Saturday evening September 14. The Journal advertisers provide topics for public consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood & Ward's Big Company
Night of Terror Described in General Burnham Widow’s Case
A widow in Machias Maine faced pneumonia with doctors expecting death before morning. Mrs H H Lincoln recounted her fear yet noted D King’s New Discovery saved her life and cured consumption after use. The remedy, advertised as a cure for throat chest and lung diseases, is sold for fifty cents or one dollar with a free trial at Bill Clendenin’s druggist in Moline Illinois.
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Burnham
Machias
H H. Lincoln
D. King
Bili -Clendenin’s
Moline
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Adolph Knocke
Tal
Bagdad Wilton Rugs
Dimock Wilton Rugs
Axminster Rugs
Angrain
Ventnor Wilton Rugs
Saraband Rugs
Smyrna Rugs
Dewend
Euenitare
Sethe Mesure
Rigremn
Cannon
Court House News
Lhonars
Beardsley
OBERG
Wilson’s
Wilson
Twin-Cities
Rock Island—Central
Cern Say
Roberts
Rock Island Exchange
Mrs. Martin
the Republic
Dr King
F J Clendenin
Wagner Opera House
Loptien Sty Cash Grocers
Market Square
NTA OS
East Third Street
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