Founders Day Honors Augustana Pioneers at Ceremonies
Founders day observances at Augustana college in Moline featured tributes at Riverside and Chippiannock cemeteries. Ceremonies honored Dr T N Hasselquist, Dr C E Lindberg, Dr O Olsson and others tied to the college with wreaths, prayers, poems, and student participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C E Lindberg
L. A Johnston
Moline
Hasselquist
QO Gulleen
C O Granere
C LL. Esbjorn
A R Cervin
Esbjorn
Dr Cervin
Augustana
Memorial ceremonies honor Augustana figures at Riverside
At John Deere Grove and Riverside cemetery a series of gravesites and tributes remembered John Deere and many Augustana figures. Prof Sebelius praised Deere while services for Nelson Chester A Linder A O Bersell I M Anderson S P A Lindahl I P Esbjorn and others reflected on the college's founders benefactors and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreen
Deere Lot
J. Sebelius
John Deere
Prof. Sebelius
Riverside Cemetery
Nelson Chester
A Linder
Illinois
A O Bersell
Augustana
J A Udden
I M Anderson
S P A . Lindahl
I. P Esbjorn
Jules Mauritzson
J A Samuelron
Esbjorn
Augustana College
Sweden
A Kjellstrand
N Forsander
Dr Forsander
Concrete wagon bridge being built in Carbon Cliff
In Carbon Cliff on April 25 a concrete wagon bridge is under construction at the town's south end by Mr Swenson of Silvis. Various local happenings include weather related repairs, house shingling, a new fence, and residents visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon
Cliff
Mr Swenson
Silvis
Bessie Langhery
Dr Hansen
Neal Hennegan
Mra Young
Mr Young
Olin Stpp Ia
Lyle Duncan
Roy Young
Washington
Clarence Mitton
Lyle
Joe Henson
Hennegang Hall
Florin of
Molines
Olson Misa
Minnie Schultz
Champaign
Whirlwind Campaign to Lift Church Debt
The First Congregational church in Moline launches a whirlwind drive to clear a $6,500 debt from a rebuilt building costing about $50,000. Mesdames Deere and Butterworth pledge $3,250 to match all new gifts, with committees led by Mrs C P Skinner and Mrs G H Huntoon canvassing members for cash or notes to close the loan and fund needed repairs and an anticipated Fifth Avenue widening assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Moline
C P Skinner
G H Huntoon
Mesdames Deere and Butterworth
Fifth Avenue
Mesdames Deere and
Hutterworth
Tt Ia
Abe
Real Estate Transfers List Details in Milan and Rock Island
Real estate transfer notices from April list multiple parcels in Old Town Milan and Rock Island areas. Transactions include quitclaims and deeds with prices ranging from 1 to 7000 dollars, involving owners such as Susan Boser, Robin Shallberg, and Nettle Cook among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Boser Ard
Pearl McCullough
Old Town
Milan
Nettle Cook
Robin Shallberg
Two Rock Island Boys to Attend Illinois State Fair School
Two boys from Rock Island county will attend a state fair school for boys in Springfield, run by the state board of agriculture. A county committee will select one urban and one rural student, aged over 15, to study exhibits in dairy cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, poultry, fruits, grains, and farm machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Rock Island
State Board of Agriculture
J. Ferguson
F G. Blair
Farmers’ Institute
State Commission
County Farmers’ Institute
The
State University
Bungalow Planned on Fred Entrikin Lot in Moline
One of the season’s modern bungalows will rise on Fred Entrikin’s Fifteenth Street and Twenty-eighth Avenue lot in Moline. Victor Palmgren, local contractor, designed the $4000, one-and-a-half story home with seven rooms and a bath. Excavation started yesterday and framing will begin soon with vitrified brick pillars supporting a large porch. the lot, part of the Heck farm, is 250 feet deep and overlooks several cherry and plum trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Fifteenth Street
Twenty-eighth Avenue
Fred Entrikin
Victor Palmgren
Entrikins
Heck Farm
Bluff District
Hampton News Briefs From April Hampton Socials
April Hampton notes detail visits social events repairs and relocations. Mrs J F Martin and Raymond of Helena visit Mrs Willis. Methodists plan a silk quilt fundraiser. Alice Haker returns from Minn to Cordova. Grace Benson recovers from grip. Miss Moreno Kindley teaches at the schools. Prof HW Read visits en route to Canada. families move to Sackett house and Lighthouse. William Hopkins renovates home. a humorous rental ad ends with a single applicant preferring modern conveniences and no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
James Wills
J F Martin
Raymond
Helena
Willis
Taylor Ridge
Methodisthaurch
Holland
Adams
Pat
Pat I
Alice Haker
Cordova
Plaineville
Minn
Lawrence
Chicago
Umiversity
Mr Young
Mr Thomas
HW Read
Galesburg
WS Read
Canada
Martin Johnson
Sackett House
Edwin Pardee
William Hopkins
Conference Set to Educate Voters and Circulate Petition
Retail Merchants' Association and Civic Commission plan a conference to inform the public about the upcoming petition campaign. The event aims to educate attendees and mobilize support for the civic effort.
Trevor explains commission form of government in Moline
C S Trevor outlines the new plan to merchants urging adoption this fall. The civic commission and Retail Merchants' association plan joint effort to educate the public and vote on the commission form, with a petition and signatures to secure ballot placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlson
Civic Commission
The
Moline Club
Retail Merchants’ Association
Moline
Ihip
M R Carlson
Mercants
C F Dewend
Commission
Bac Cubancenta
Edwin G. Brown
Ramsay declines to seek Lowden's seat in Congress
Judge Frank D. Ramsay of the circuit court district announces via letter that he will not run for Congress from the district. He thanks supporters and urges the party to nominate a Rooseveltian candidate focused on the public good to ensure a strong campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
Lowden
Circuit Court Bench
Frank D. Ramsay
Circircuit
Lowdon
Judge Ramsay
Congress
Frank D Ramsay
Scotts Retire From Paint Concern Here
Announcement of the sale of J C Scott Paint Co stock to C P Skinner. Skinner, now sales manager, will run the business with his brother J G Skinner. E R Scott remains as traveling representative. The firm will operate as The Moline Paint Works not a corporation and focus on local trade with paste paint for implements and vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P Skinner
Scotts
J C. Scott Paint Co
Skinner
J . Scott
B.C Scott
E. R. Scott
Moline Paint Works
J G@ Skinner
J. C. Beatt Paint Co
Freeport
Merchants Debate Wednesday Evening Closing in Moline
In a Retail Merchants Association meeting, Moline dry goods leaders voiced mixed views on Wednesday evening closure. Some favor trial closure and eventual adoption, others oppose for men’s clothing and several lines prefer independent action, with many expecting stores to stay open if consensus fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Pierr
Pierr & Co
A. P
Fred A. Berglund
Lundt & Berglund Co
Retail Merchants’ Association of
Moline
Berglund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Riverside
Chippianmock
T N Hargelquist
Augustana Synod
Synod
Synodical
Dr. Olsson
O Olsson
Forsander
Dr Olsson
Jesper Holmquist
Wennerberg
C J Bengaton
C G Thulin
Hook
O G Abrahamson
John Wibstrand
Paxton
Searre
John Deere Grove
Chipprannock
Dr Bartholomew
P J Cable
Dor S G Youngert
Frank Robinson
Theodore Ekblad
E Holmer
F C
A’ Denkmann
Reeck
Reck
Wo Foss
Moline Musts Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Rock Island County
Tota
Capitar
Chtorestary
H A Ainsworth Geo W. Woofdnarid Coryn O F. Anderson
Oldest Trust Company
Suh Avenue
15Th Street
Whirlwind
First Congregational
Fester FF
Mudge
Crawford & Garnett
Mueller
Frans G Bufe
Andred Anderson
Horace Huron
Jae C
Huber & Beetz
Rock Island Sangre
Laning Sehnert
Chas Sehnert
Alta Strafford
Wheelock
Geo Hetder
Margaret Ao Klotz
Peter Sommer Tougene
H John
Toaund
Ubkeeksors
Herman Sehnert
Lower
Add Rock
Rose LaVelle
Eugene Ho Johnson
Henry
Mackleland County
F. C. Entrikin
Palmgren
Grace Benson
Schriehber
Oren Cook
Gordon
Miss Moreno Kindley
Silvie
Light
Pleasant Valley
Harry Lee Misaeladus Underwood
Retail Merchants’ Association and Civic Commission
C. S. Trevor
Law
Signa
Tures Education
C . Trevor
Trevor
Star Chamber
A. Herbst
C. E. Grantz
H. 8
Anderson Applauded
S Trevor
C F Devend
Dry’ Goode
Roy Green
Neb
Hokinson
David Holmgren
Clothier
Julius Vander Vennet
Westerk
Oon
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