Tenth Anniversary Reception for Mr and Mrs Oscar Peal
A tinware themed tenth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Oscar Peal was celebrated Saturday evening. About fifty couples attended, bringing gifts of tinware. Notable guests included Gustaf Swensson and K A Norling among others. A supper followed by dancing concluded the event with best wishes for the couple’s future.
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Mrs
Oscar Peal
Pval
Otto
Mrs. Peal
Messrs
Gustaf Swensson
K. A Nor
Ing
Wm. Rehneberg
Otto Johnson
Chasne
John Peterson
C. Engmark
John O.thompson
John Soder‘strom
A. Samuelson
H. Johnson
Albert Guatus
Florence
Eal
AliGerthain Pea
God Speed J
Hid
The Hampton Robbery Unfolds in Town
The Hampton robbery of Francis Black's store in Hampton led to the arrest of James Smith and Henry Graves by Marshal Henderson. They were discharged after a brief examination for lack of grounds. A local resident described the blast and the safe’s removal, with $135 in cash and $10,000 in bonds stolen.
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Hampton
Francis Black
James Smith
Henry Graves
Marshal Henderson
Mapes
Imuampton
Upson
Black
Public Library Report from Miss Sara Acting Librarian
Dakota July month end report notes crops of Dakota fair and level with fears of floods. Tenfield region described as safe to travel. Wheat harvest described as immense and fields in good condition. Writings attributed to Paro Warp signing as correspondent.
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Public Library
Sara
Dakota
Dax
Tenfield
Rock Island Soap Peddler Drives Scams on Market Square
A man named Sears obtained a license to peddle prize soap packages in Rock Island. He urged crowds with grand claims, selecting three packages and wrapping a $5 bill around one. He sped the packages to prompt sales for $2, netting quick gains as locals chased the prize.
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Iowa
Prac
Cinena
Rock Island
Sears
Greenies
Market Square
Soara
Defamation case ends as Reddig pleads guilty in rock island
Six weeks after Jennie Reddig of Rock Island libeled F A Cramer water works chief a court bound her over for trial and later six months imprisonment was imposed after she pleaded guilty. The alleged motive was blackmail and the defamation charge was proven false. A separate report notes the death of Moline resident in East Moline and a coroner's inquest returning a cause of death listed as disease of the heart. Funeral details for De Roy Newton include timing and location in Illinois.
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Jennie Reddig
Rock Island
F. A. Cramer
Tihen
Cropper
Adams
Islinoid Hook Island
de Roy Newton
Stord
Sciveusa
Moacs Bangs
Jorean
Wm. Gaylord
H C Matzen
Joseph Bonham
W. W. Haley
N. W. Smith
New York State
Ihinals
Accident at Kea tor Lumber Co. ends in amputation
Wm Mueller, a Kea tor Lumber Co. employee, suffered a severe hand injury while loading timber. A pulley chain crushed his left hand, leading Dr Dunn to amputate the third finger at the last joint. Other fingers were bruised and the back of the hand scraped.
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Wm. Mueller
Keator Lumber Co
Mueller
Reckless needle gun practice near Dimock Gould barn
Reported Thursday a group of men practiced with a needle gun near Dimock Gould & Co. s barn. A ball passed within an inch of one man s head while two others stood nearby. City ordinance bans firing within limits and penalties loom.
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Dimock, Gould & Co
Bury
Farmer’s Daughter Reprimands Looters in Smokehouse Plot
A Genesee County item recounts a farmer’s daughter who takes action against thieves on Rock River. She confronts and drives out the trespassers, proving that constant vigilance protects the herd and meat supply. The account underscores moral resolve against theft.
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Genesee Noes
Rock River
Ahame
Mrs Jeulebields Reaches Fiftieth Birthday Milestone
A garbled diary like note marks Mrs Jeulebields fifty years old with a party invite and well wishes. A short personal celebration reference appears amid disrupted text and stray phrases.
Unknown western traveler joins emigrant wagon train
In 1866 a small party traveling toward the Northwest takes on Josh a broom maker from Marshalltown Iowa as companion. His odd outfit and humble load contrast with a loyal steadiness that earns him trust. A night guard incident on the Platte tests the group and cements his place among the travelers. TO BE CONTINUED.
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Platte
Geo. Washington
Philadelphia
England
Marshaltown
Iowa
Great West
Virginia City
Montana
Josh
Torus
Boundries
Ion
Chasices
Indiana
Platte River
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Pd Archive
Sears Heela
Ats
Teedeveneros
BOB Dericvenessvsvens
Jeulebields
Rahaina
Fee Fesias
Déten
Faeile
Chicago
Soar Lee
Burk, i
Heen
Peery
Rook Talend
Chascery
Lawes
Cparpisinaatn Island
Nigeorn
Yin A. Oe
Ghardson, Boynton & Co
Ill
Moline
Aurora
Roya
Golden Rio
Golden Eagle
Victory
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