Norways-born Mrs. Helwig Wigers Dies After Fire
Mrs. Helwig Wigers born in Norway in 1837 came to America in 1879 and lived at 1816 Eighteenth Street. She died Monday at 6 p.m. from burns after a gasoline stove exploded while she worked in her kitchen. Survived by four step children Edward Jacob Mrs Will Bench Mrs Fred Anderson. husband died eight years ago. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev M J Eggan officiating.
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America
Helwig Wigers
Jacob Wigers
Eighteenth Street
Wigers
Norway
Moline
NAMES FOSTER TO LEAD THE BRIGADE
Colonel D Jack Foster of the Sixth regiment is promoted to brigadier general and will command the Third brigade formed by the Third and Sixth regiments Governor Yates made the commission and will accept Foster9s resignation as Sixth commander An immediate election will be held to elect a new Sixth colonel Lieutenant Colonel Kittilsen is likely to be promoted Foster has prominent service in the Spanish American War and previously led the Sixth during the Debs riots of 1894 He also heads the Spanish American War Veterans association
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D. Jack Foster
Yates
Foster
Illinois National Guard
Princeton
Uinois Volunteer Infantry
Miles
Porto Rico
Camp Alger
Washington
Second Army Corps
Foater
Turnfest committee approves additional bills for unifest
The Turnfest committee met last evening and authorized extra bills for permeate items. They plan to reconvene Monday to decide on unrendered expenses and settle outstanding accounts.
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Adidas
Boy Soldier Johnny Clem Heroic Civil War Recruit to West Point
Readers recall the tale of Johnny Clem a drummer boy who enlisted at age nine and after a daring act at Chickamauga earning a sergeant’s rank by General Rosecrans rose to command roles under General Thomas. He later attended West Point and enjoyed a distinguished career in service.
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Dispatch
Clem
War Department
M. R. Metzgar
22Nd
Michigan Infantry
Chickmauga
Little Johnny
Johnny
Rosecrans
Thomas
West Point
Dispatch Force Outing on the River
The entire Dispatch force including carrier boys picnicked at Norseman camp near Rock River bridge. A baseball game pitted Circulation department against others. final score 16 to 3 for the Circulation team. Supper of catfish and chicken served by Mrs. Anna Rosine and daughter Lottie. about forty attendees. Return trip at 9 p.m.
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Carrier
Norseman
Rock River Bridge
Carrier Boys
Circulation Department
Nelson
Ross
Sundine
Sandberg
Sward
Greko
Johnson
Carlberg
Long
E. Johnson
Erickson
Sutherlen
Rank
Blackman
Foster
W. Johnson
Bloom
Shaffer
Anna Rosine
Lottie
Costly Brick Planned for New Power House
The New Shops project advances with a monumental yet handsome power house. Nine brick varieties will cover the building, with enameled interiors. Brick costs reach $130 per thousand, about thirty times standard material. Meanwhile, steel work at Ayetlos shop proceeds as trestles rise and roof work moves along. A 25 horsepower traction engine and boiler were secured from Watertown to aid excavation in the rivet pit, while pumps handle water ingress. Sub-contractors finish septic tank work and cinders arrive for bed fill. The small office nears completion and storehouses for crude and refined materials proceed toward finishing touches.
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Ayetlos
Watertown
Funds Handled By Modern Woodman Head Banker
A. N. Bort of Beloit Wisconsin assumed duties as head banker for the Modern Woodmen order with a total of 1 538 315 86 placed under his charge and a 500 000 personal bond. Depositories hold funds on 2 per cent interest with daily transfers to Mitchell Lynde Bank Rock Island. Annual salary 3600 with 1000 for extra clerical help.
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A. N. Bort
Beloit
Wis
Woodman Order
Bott
Chicago
National Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Missouri
First National Bank
Racine
Wisconsin
Mason City
Iowa
Linn County Bank
Brookfield
Missori
BK. H. McCutcheon & Co
Bankers
Holstein
Capitol City Bank
Chariton
Danville National Bank
Danville
Illinois
Second National Bank
National Bank of the Republic
Ilinois
Mitchell & Lynde Bank
Rock Island
Citizens’ International Bank
Milan
Third National Bank
St. Louis
Federal Trust and Savings Bank
Second National Bank of Beloit
Bort
Mitchell & Lynde
Sient Rock Island
Ng Ng
Dir
Holsenbeck
Opis
Betett
Supreme Lodge Hears on AOUW Rate Reforms
Supreme Master W. H. Miller outlines a plan to reorganize the A and the U of Ws rate structure to fix inadequacies in paying deaths after age 50. The proposed plan would reduce older members' payments and avoid further assessments, while a committee reviews options for present and future contracts.
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Workman
W. H. Miller
Illinois
Anont
Grand Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Muscatine Melons Expected To Be Average Crop
Muscatine melon growers report hot weather has supported a later crop with ripe fruit in two to three weeks. Cool nights may slow growth, while earlier June frost hurt prospects for a record harvest. Southern melons lead the market and sweet potatoes are also projected as average.
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Muscatine
Major Blunt Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel at Rock Island Arsenal
Commandant Stanhope B. Blunt of Rock Island arsenal receives official notice from the War Department of promotion from major to lieutenant colonel. The advancement follows colonel Riley’s appointment to a generalship. Captain C. H. Clark becomes a major, transferred to Springfield armory, with Captain C. Jamieson succeeding him. Lieut. B. H. Bricker is relieved and transferred to Sandy Hook.
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Stanhope B. Blunt
Rock Island Arsenal
War Department
Riley
Ordnance Department
C. H. Clark
Clark
Springfield Armory
C. ©. Jamieson
Military Academy
West Point
D. Bricker
Sandy Hook
Rock Island Railroad Stockholders Vote On Bond Issue
A Rock Island road stockholders meeting in Davenport is set for October 8 to decide authorizing up to 280000 in indebtedness. Bonds would bear interest not exceeding 4 percent annually and mature in periods chosen by the board or committee. The proposal includes a mortgage or deed of trust dated July 1, 1903 to secure the bonds for refunding purposes.
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Rock Island Road
Davenport
Dir
LO The Farmers Picknic At Hand
A local agricultural event appears imminent as preparations call for a community farmers picknic. Details on date venue and participants are expected in coming days.
Upper End County Farmers Picnic Sets Aug 20 at Woodward's Grove
Committees named for the annual county farmers outing with twin city attendance expected. A 15 cent charge applies to attendees over 15. The event features a visual ball game and an inspection of fences amid campaign year interest.
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Woodward’s Grove
Woodward's Grove
Upper End
John Fife
Chas. Engdahl
E. G. McRoberts
Geo. Hollister
A. Sadderis
W. H. Grok
Frank Garnett
Chas
E. Reynolds
Frank Cool
Clarence Sadderns
Geo. Bordman
Wesley Simpson
B. B. Huntley
Duane Nicholson
Jno
Schafer
L. S. Pearsall
W. H. Ashdown
A Woman's Back Aches May Signal Kidney Pain
A reader notes that persistent backache in women often stems from kidney issues. The column urges trying Dean's Kidney Pills to address the likely kidney origin and relieve discomfort.
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Dean
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Wey
ASFA
Rae
M - Grcerer Saar Fund
Heald Banker of Order
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Ory
Moline National Bank
F. G Autex
A. Arnsworth
V.pres
Hinson
Cashier
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