Local Republican gains and city finances noted
The brief covers Milwaukee leading by 2600 votes with 26 of 36 aldermen, Galesburg’s citizens ticket sweeping wards, Rock Falls supervisor tenure, a county inmate escape, Dimock Gould mill restart, job demand excess, Chicago aldermen gains, and a 66 500 debt mix including Rock River bridge and water works. It also mentions weddings, church calls, and a mayoral brother’s marriage, plus treasurer and city clerk reports with receipts and disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Galesburg
Citizens
Moline’s
H.F. Bacheller
Rock Falls
Whiteside County
John Boyce
Dimock, Gould & Co
Rock River Bridge
Gleorge D Medill
Medill
Rock Island
Milan
Julia E
Frank Harris
Moline Briefs Show Local Residents Moving and Visiting
Local items note J O En of Geneseo in the city, J F Lindwall returning from Chicago, H Deere from St Louis, and Patrick Murphy leaving for Harvey Illinois. Several residents travel to Chicago, Kansas City, or Mexico while others take new positions or visit relatives in Moline and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
J. O. En
Geneseo
J. F. Lindwall
Chicago
D. O. Reid
Texas
M. BE. Metzgar
Sparland
L. Emery
Moline Plow Co
D. M. Sechler
M. R. McKinley
Frank G. Alien
Kansas City
Carrie Parsgus
Oak Park
Sara Reed
S. L
Milburn & Stoddard Company
Minneapolis
L. F. Baas
Bluff
Alvie Ashcroft
Little Falls
Minn
Thomas Ashcroft
Molina
W. Odell
California
Sweden
J. H. Porter
R. Tillinghast
B. F. Tillinghast
Davenport
Moline
Evening Dispatch Moline Channel Ice Co
J. A. Hoglund
Eighteenth Avenue
E. J. Heater
Mercer
Warren Counties
Cattle Dairyman Reports Mystery Die Off in Iowa
Davenport Democrat reports John Gerdes of Black Hawk says four cows are sick and likely to die. Cattle stomachs show cooked appearance, blamed on feed. hogs previously died from scalphuric acid in feed. State veterinary surgeon M Stalker to examine feed at glucose factory suspected. Milk implications warn buyers to check feed sources.
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Devenport
Osme
Davenport Democrat
John Gerdes
Black Hawk
Democrat
M. Stalker
Aurgeon
W W C T U Conference Elects Officers for Year
The Evangelistic conference of Rock Island county W C T U concludes with officers elected Mary Mabon as president Paul Hamilton as vice president Mrs A B Lancashire as secretary and Mrs J W Atkinson as treasurer Resolutions urge total abstinence, state Prohibition, God in government, enforcement of laws protecting women, curbing impure literature and liquor to minors and Sabbath observance while calling for separate quarters for women in new Rock Island city building.
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Evangelistic Conference
Rock Island
Unfortunate ordinance debate shadows election results
The letter argues the people's party backed saloon restrictions but claims party members pushed ordinances on the eve of the election, affecting voters. It contends the Journal misrepresents responsibility and calls for clarity on which restrictions the people's party favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
People's Party
Peirie’s Party
Ana Party
Peoples Party
Citizens’ Party
People’s Party
Veracity dispute over printing last paying ordinances
The Dispatch’s W F Eastman and the Republican Journal’s E L Eastman face a truth question over compensation for printing ordinances. The Dispatch will drop the matter, trusting public judgment. Three aldermen ready to support the Dispatch claim that Eastman said printing cost was of no concern to them.
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Dispatch
W. F. Eastman
Republican Journal
E. L. Eastman
Diispaatcsh
E. L. Eatman
Postmaster Appointment Rumor Shifts in Moline Race
Thursday evening dispatch reports M J McEntry away seeking a Moline postmaster post while rumors say his brother William in Rock Island received a telegram implying Mat McEntry has a strong claim. The development suggests Ben Cable supports McKairy against Palmer who favors Motsgar.
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M. J. McEntry
Washington
Moline
William McEntry
Rock Island
Ben. T. Cable
McKairy
Palmer
M. R., Motsgar
California Liquid Laxative Remedy 8: of Figs Commended
Public notice extols Pure and Wholesome jmality 8: of Figs as a pleasant cleanser for kidneys liver and bowels. It claims to promote health and comfort and to be the best and only remedy for all users with a nationwide appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Gamble bids farewell as friends honor 49th anniversary
A frail but festive gathering at Edgewood Park marked William Gamble’s 49th anniversary. Personal friends presented a gold headed cane, prompting Gamble to surrender the moment with thanks as the group dispersed after late evening revelry.
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Wm. Gambld
Edge Ewnad ‘Park
G. E. Starx
Augustasa Weit
Vaterea
Uttle Army
Coxey
Washington
Bhat
Gamble
Edith Ennis Dies at Eleven After Illness
Edith Hortense Ennis of Clearfield Iowa died at 11 Wednesday night at the home of Thomas Merryman 2118 Sixth Avenue after a brief illness Blood poisoning followed a severe cold and an abscess. She was 11 last September Funeral held at 2:30 yesterday from Merryman residence with Rev Theo B Willson presiding. Mr Ennis the father had earlier been with his children in Moline and the loss is described as a severe blow.
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Ennis
Edith Hortense Ennis
G. H. Ennis
Clearfield
Iowa
Thomas Merryman
Sixth Avenue
Moline
Colona Township
Hall
George Brown
Colona
Richardson
Cedar
Walton
Citizens Sweep Municipal Race in Molise-Kock Jeland Gees
Voters backed the Citizens ticket in Molise-Kock Jeland Gees Bopeblicen with majorities from 416 to 1027 and elected aldermen, a police magistrate, and supervisors. The Fifth ward saw Hansen defeated. Lar son led town votes with 1027, Waters 416. Oberlaender’s vote was smaller than expected amid fan support.
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Hely
Tisket
Molise
Kock
People
Bennett
Hansen
Nelson
Citizens
Larson
Waters
Oberlaender
Fan
Moline
E. P. Chaney
Ritter
Journal
Gustaf Swengson
Henry Selimer
Chas L. Grimes
A H. Arp
Tuirp
George Chadwick
N Segur
Youreth
W Donahoo
M. Tg McKinley
D. Dann
Andrew P Hansen
Peter Nelson
UIT
Alfred Miller
W A MacBeth
Waris
E. P Chaney
W Ritter
Kerns
Oberlander Ind
Johnson
Jenkin
Rosenfeld
Swanton
Elite
Collector Larson
Lindgren
Benson
Ind
Sap Carlatedr
TF iJahnson Ind
BB IF
Mazonitier
Planalitiea
Gustaf Swensson
Chas. L. Grimes
L. D. Dunn
A. Nelson
A. MacBeth
L. F Kerns
W. H. Meckling
Henry Mars
Senensor
M. A. Gould
L. Arsabes
J. M. Bowen
BE. Bigge
Q. A. Larson
G. O. Nélson R
Geo
Sherer, Jr
Por Constable
H. R. Gould
Wells
Poundmaster
Charley King
E. J. Eastman
Moorieland
Rock Island
Wade
O. F. Bledel
M. Butcher
G. Albert Johnson
Henry Kinner
F. H. Sshroeda
Ge. Elots
E. Nottaker
V. Deibec
Wreck in Meck Islands Bond Yard Demolishes Cars
A major collision in the O R & P yards near Sixth Street wrecked three box cars two loaded with implements from Deere Co and damaged one or two other cars and a switch engine. Engineers Boltz and Eagle escaped serious injury as crews began clearing tracks and recovering broken implements.
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Meck Islands Bond
Sixth Street
Ap Cara
Mike Boltz
Rock Island
Moline
Rock
Eagle
Deere & Co
Shakespeare program engages Beacond Congregational youth
More than one hundred attended the Beacond Congregational church young people's meeting hosted by Mrs J F Lindwall. Miss Helen Bergert led on Shakespeare with a varied program including music, readings, and a staged portion from The Merchant of Venice. The next session will explore Charles Dickens at Hiram Darling's on the 20th. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for restoring strength.
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Beacond Congregational Church
J. F. Lindwall
Helen Bergert
William Shakespeare
L. Swan
Menarseanee Mahon
E. H Howells
Antonio
Guy Darling
Bassonia
Will Stange
Gratiano
Mrs. Bingham
Portis
Helen Sergert
Nermasia
W. W. Richards
Shylock
Shakespeare
O. O. Smith
Hiram Darling
Charles Dickens
THAT ELOPEMENT SUGGESTION DISSIPATED BY BORTNER STATEMENT
The dispatch misread Mr Bortner remarks about a boarder in his wife Mrs Bortner s home near Cambridge He defends her virtue and fidelity while noting he found Mr Wynn in the house after her move Wynn says he aided Mrs Bortner s move and later changed boarding place Mrs Bortner has begun divorce proceedings alleging sufficient grounds and sought Wynn s stay to prevent danger Her account clarifies no infidelity was charged and details the night in question
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Urish Bortner
Cambridge
Bortner
Mr. Bortner
Wynn
Mrs. Bortner
A. Bortner
Rock Island Route sells Texas round trip tickets
On April 10 and May 8 the Rock Island Route will sell round trip tickets to Texas points at one fare good to return within thirty days. Through train daily to Fort Worth with quickest time and best service to all parts of Texas via this route. For particulars call at C R I P ticket office or telephone 2196 F C Mrynra Agent. LM Allen GA PD
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Texas
Rock Island
Fort Worth
F.C Mrynra
L M Allen
G A PD
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Frederick E Howard
R_ Bryant
Christ Church
Hiw
Howard
L.A Johnston
Rockford
O. F. Anderson
Thomas Campbell
John N Moeller
Charles QQ . Carlson
Carlson
George W. Brooks
Third Regiment
Select Knights of America
Springfield
Peoria
Quincy
Burlington
Jes Moines
McLean
Brooks
Booth Moline Township
George W Draper
Treasurer of Highway Commissioners
Adolph Weckel
Chimes
Jose
Boston
Hilinole Naval Militia
Minnie Kohler
Ball
Harry Ogden
George W. Griffin
William Simmons
W. A. Nourse
E. 8. Crane
David Young
C. F. Hemenway
Chapin Wheelock
E.E Wheelock
E. RB
Mexico
Evening Dispatch Co
O Nason
Fletcher DeClark
Nebraska
Mary Wilson
Morrison
Ellen Wilson
Stewartville
Carl Gustus
Bridsy
Moline Plow.Co
Five Points
Wataga
W. A. Potter
England
London
C. 8. Searles
Dubuque, Iowa
Gleesing
Iowa City
0.G. Turnverein
Fifteenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Fones
Eighth Street
Paddock
M. W. Lyon
Army and Navy Journal
MM. W. Lyon
Rock Island Arsenal
Providence
Marcus W. Lyon
Ordnance Department
Os ‘Lyon
Ofcer
Boulders Iron Works
R.I
Joseph B. Gill
Raab
Ste
Charles L. Grimes
W. A. MacBeth
B. P. Chaney
T. ¥. Kerns
F. A. Johnson
T. M. Jenkins
Assensor
C.0 Waters
R. Z. Larson
George Schneider
Julie
A. Sunge
William Kennedy
Jobe Kenonky
Riba
A Nelson
Ferdinand Bein
John Oo. Freed
J. E. Grotgut
J. L. Freeman
E. W. Boynton
Wm. Rinc
M. Luken
William Flack
Wiliam Hofer
Ben Daunlap R
Philip Dingeldein Jr
R. P. Olmstead
Joseph Fitzpatrick
G. W. Smith
Jacob Adams
W. L. Heath
Chas. Davin
Frank M. Michael
FP. A. Harris
Highway Commissioners
Elmer Haines
J. A. Vandraff
Coal Valley
John Barton
R. L. Wilson
S. D. Pace
F. Ne Witt
Edwin Gormley
D. H. Rounds
William N. Glenn
R. R. Sale
Hampton
Otto Guckert
George A. Crawford
J. Hennigan
Peter Groth
William R. Carey
Carbon Cliff
William Hizer
Barntow
Coe
Wis
Simon Trent
W. Woodburn
Stephen White
Henry Bhall
J. I. McConneill
A. Sadderis
William F. Dillon
W. H. Groh
James H. McConnell
L. Woodburn
John Moody
George Pearsall
James H. McRoberta
Charles Eipper
Constable
William Winterfeldt
Andalusia
James G. Britton
Albert E. Simmons
Charles Burgoyne
T. W. Simmons
Charles Hayes
Alice Paddock
Fifth Avenue
Alice
Marie Hill
Florence Gould
Jessie Zeigler
Nina Golden
Madge Gamble
Winnie Gettemy
Kittie Leipold
Winnie Crompton
Bertha Basnett
Frankie Hemenwsay
Florence Kerns
Mary Lawrence
Maud Reid
May Hepburn
Ada Entrikin
Ethel Huey
Nellie Bail
Madge Francis
Ada Hemenway
Messrs
John Ammerman
Frank Metzgar
Morris Wheelock
George Vinton
Bert McKeever
Crntral
Central Street Railway Company
Wale
Hood
Flanders
OaLy
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