School board sets up funding fund for future enlargements
The board voted to create a dedicated fund depositing 10000 annually to cover enlargements and new buildings. A tax levy of 125000 was approved for next year, including 10000 for the building fund and 5000 to offset expanded Logan district annexation. Bills totaled 915.96. janitors reelected. boiler insurer considered. treasurer’s semiannual report shows substantial cash on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Puiding
Logan
A. C. Woodyatt
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspecting and Insurance Co
Logan School Dispute Over Control and Property
Directors of Logan School fractured by township boards refuse to hand over keys to secretary Entrikin of the Moline Board of Education. The split concerns district No. 45 and annexed district No. 46 and whether the former retains rights to a building and store as the two boards seek to resolve who holds title and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan School
Nilatict
Aberbaudlig
Ralpe W. Entrikin
Moline
Thee- Store
Rysro
Zac Kor
Harris on Mutual Burial Assoc Enrolls 91 Percent Members
The Harri son Mutual Burial association in the city shows rapid growth with 91 percent local enrollment and its first benefit payment to Albert N King, an electrician who died by his own hand last Sunday. Canton Ohio headquarters and 1,800,000 nationwide members. Local officers: President A E Hammerstrom, Vice President C H Leland, Secretary Treasurer John F Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Mutual Burial Association
Albert N. King
Canton
Ohio
A. E. Hammerstrom
C. H Leland
John F. Rose
Tornado Damages Crops Across Knox County
A tornado swept through Knox County on Tuesday afternoon, with vivid lightning and hail. It damaged crops and unroofed stores in Oneida and Williamsfield, with further damage in Dahlinda, Henry County. No lives were reported, but some small animals were killed by hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroas
Knox County
Oneida
Williamsfield
Dahlinda
Henry County
Wholesalers Join Beer War in Davenport Countywide Injunctions
Davenport wholesale liquor dealers join the beer war as C W Neal and T H Kemmerer file injunctions against Davenport saloons and county outlets. Changes proposed include no free lunches no women allowed in saloons and closing at midnight with signups required before actions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Haase Bros
C. W. Neal
T. H. Kemmerer
Scott County
Neal
Sheriff's Office
Dan Boone Tamer Feared Drafts More Than Lions
A theater manager recalls Dan Boone famed for taming wild beasts who feared draughts more than dangerous lions. Boone would enter cages fearlessly yet dread wind and cold, joking that the cages were the worst place on earth for drafts and predicting they could be his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Boone
Boone
John
Dan
Sid
Harpers Weekly
Yearly by lake or mountain in a summer note
A fragmented excerpt describes a woman Mili taking a summer retreat by lakes, streams, and shores. The text includes garbled names and phrases from a manuscript or poem, mentioning letters, travel, and a patient companion. The readable parts evoke a nostalgic, pastoral mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreuser
Jovey
Srathyor
Bairt
Mordhorst in Berlin Provokes American Consul Attention
Berlin reports describe Henry Mordhorst former Williams White & Co. employee in Berlin creating a scene during Protestant cathedral services by preaching from the pews. He was turned over to police and a US consul general promised to seek intervention. Mordhorst left for Germany six weeks earlier with introductions to German figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Henry Mordhorst
Williams, White & Co
Mordhorst
Mordhorsat
Mordhorat
Germany
Left Phony Jewelry Scam Targets Children in City Bluff
Two smooth strangers circulated phony jewelry in the bluff district offering children a chance to earn vacation premiums by selling it. Adults cannot be prosecuted. however, any child selling is liable to arrest for illegal peddling without a license. Parents are urged to stop the scheme before police arrest is used.
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Bluff
Real Estate Transfers in Cordova and Rock Island Area
July 27-29 records show multiple property transfers including Wm C Heany to Melissa Switzer for e% of lot 10 and 9 in Brigham's addition Cordova at 400 dollars and others such as Metzgar to Mrs Switzer for e% of lots 7-8 block 2 Brigham's addition Cordova at 47.50 dollars and Jacobson to Dilton for lot 2 Brooke's Fifth addition Rock Island at 2809 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optima
Old Town Moline
H. Stafford
Jas. H. Sharp
Wm. T. Hartz
Anna McKinney
Island View Heights
Rock Island
Thos. J. Beverlin
H. E. Curtis
Old Town
James Quinn
M. G
B. Weaver
Dickson & Young
Moline
Mary H. Robinson
Mark H. Patten
David W. Bunt
Constance
Wm. Koppe
Herman Sage
Alday
Edna M Mitchell
EB. Brook
Wm C Koope
W E Brooks
Emil Oberg
Esther Hemmingberg
Orlando Childs
Magnus Evers
Wm N_ Evers
Ogborn
M. J. van Patten
John M Randoloph
Cornwall
Woodlawn
Hans
Emma Goce
Emilie Shade
Eugene L. Sheppard
Constantine Ruby
Usband
Margaret Normoyle
Lower Add
Herman D. Mewes
J E. Reidy
Sennit’s
John Me
Wm. E Bailey
Theo Siebert
BE. Bailey
John A. Steckman
Sarah C Steckman
Andalusia
Herman Carlson
Carl Anderson
Wheelock
Fifteenth Street
Henry J .Gripp
Michael H Spades
James Baden
Tri-City Railway Co
Wm. C. Heany
Melissa Switzer
Brigham
Cordova
Metzgar
Upland Place
John H. Albrecht
State of Illinois
Root & van Devoort Eng. Co
N. W. Con. Milling Co
Albert A. Rounds
H. A. Rounds
Beecher
Lower
EH. H. Stafford
Wm. H. White
Silvis
Louisa
Osborn
Francis M. Sinnet
Henry Bdell
College Heights
Henry R. Curtis Et al
Thos. J. Beverling
H. H. Doering
Robt
H. Doering
Guyer
David W. Hunt
Constance Carlson
Hunt
Midway
South Moines
David
Constance Carls
Rowrie- Tonyr
Oyraad
R. Sinor
R . Woodburn
H. Bieuer
Mary B. Young
Young
East Moline plans waterworks start with pumping station
East Moline moves to begin a municipal water supply with a pumping station at the Ninth street artesian well and a standpipe on the bluff. City funds include 5000 dollars already and 7000 from the railroad as franchise consideration, plus land gifts from East Moline Land Co. Groundwork and piping to be laid this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Molinen
Moline, Rock Island and Hastern Railway Co
East Moline Land Co
Ninth Street
First Avenue
John Deere School
Land Company
East Moline
Atate Supreme Court
Village Board Sets Aside Funds for Jail and Fire Protection
The Silvis village board on Tuesday approved a $10,700 appropriation for the year to finance a brick jail and fire protection. Part of the plan is a building to house the police magistrate and board meetings, costing up to $600, with $1000 for buildings and grounds. The board aims to draw on spring tax assessments and saloon fees to cover expenses, with $5000 reserved for fire protection and related plans to be reviewed next meeting.
Library board elects Ainsworth to second term president
Harry Ainsworth was re elected president of the library board at the organization meeting. New officers include Vice President W K Moore and Secretary Dr F A Edlen. New members F A Herbst and H F Vierich seated. Board approves extra 150 for books to aid juvenile collection. Trains disrupt council meetings prompting talk of moving meetings to Carnegie building.
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Harry Ainsworth
Olson
Harry Aingworth
W K Moore
F. A Edlen
F A Herbst
H F Vierich
Childrens Department
Ainsworth
Messrs. Moore and Bank
Carnegie
MacBeth
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Swedish Methodist Church
Beaborg
Magnus Olson
August Guilberg
Andrew Guilberg
Oscar Thorp Ha
Emma Anderson
Ae August Guilvers
Not Practical Dissatisfaction with a Young Mafif In Kingston Atar
Fragmentary text discusses dissatisfaction with a young figure linked to Kingston Atar. No clear events, dates, or verifiable names emerge. Further readable context is needed to identify entities and a concrete news item.
Week’s weather favorable for crops in Illinois
The Illinois weather week ending August 6 saw mean temperatures about 6 degrees below normal with highs around 80 plus and minima near 44. A partial rainfall on the night of the 4th provided limited moisture as sunshine averaged 76 percent and precipitation totaled 0.20 inch, about 0.62 inch below normal. Dry, bright conditions with drying winds supported soil moisture from prior heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratics
Davenport Weather Bureau
End of Testimony in Warr Patent Notes Case
Testimony by patent note holders continued before Master in Chancery Connelly in the Moline Building Savings association offices. G A Shallberg and M J McEnntry represented holders. The hearing may finish this week if continued, with stockholders and note holders to follow. Ministers delay may be resolved before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warr
Moline
Master In Chancery
Connelly
Charles S Kerna
G A Shallberg
M J
Shallberg
McEnitry
Minsters
Rock Island Options $46,000 Realty West of Station
The Rock Island and Reidy Bros secure options on all property between Moline Avenue and the railroad right of way extending 298 feet west from the Thirteen Thirty-First Street station. Seven private owners currently hold buildings on the site. The exact intended use remains undisclosed though rumors say large commissary facilities and a laundry may be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Thirty-first Street
Reidy Bros
Moline Avenue
Rock Island Road
Judge extends injunction in East Moline franchise case
Federal Judge Francia M Wright in Peoria extends the temporary injunction against East Moline Moline Water town Co and city until final hearing on a permanent injunction. Mayor Johnson vows not to sign franchise ordinances until the suit is formally dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Francia M Wright
Peoria
Moline East Moline and Watertown Co
Johnson
Sutt
Neight
Wright
White
Eastern man called by Grace Lutheran
Grate Lutheran church held a congregational meeting Tuesday to extend a call to Rev Ira C Nothstein of Summit Hill Pa to become pastor here. Nothstein, 33 and married, is a member of the Pennsylvania ministerium and has no ties to Augustana synod. An acceptance may be expected.
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Grate Lutheran Church
Tuesaday
Ira C Nothstein
Summit Hill Pa
FE Hoffsten
Nothstein
Pennsylvania
Augustana Synod
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