Labor Day Parade Set for Tri-Cities With Wade Speaking
The tri city Labor Day observance in Davenport will be hosted by the Workmen’s Industrial Home association. Hon M J Wade will deliver the address with Mayors Olson of Moline and McCaskrin of Rock Island and Davenport Mayor Harry Phillips attending. The parade includes numerous tradesmen and unions. floats proceed to Suburban Island for a 1:30 pm program featuring races, a baseball game, and various entertainments.
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Davenport
Workmen 8 Industrial Home Association
Asscciation
H A Shelley
C Juens
W Pekmiller
N Anderson
H Brock J Nolan
C E Peoples
Clinton Lions
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Jowa
Hoh
Roetiger
O Joens
Kuehs
Cee
Adrian
Gaines
Brown -Davenport
Harrison
M J Wade
Andrew Olson
Moline
G W McCaskrin
Rock Island
Harry Philips
Rockford Theatre Change of Ownership Planned in 1906
Reports indicate a party holding control of the Rockford House and New Theatre plans to take up stock in Arcother Theatre. The arrangement includes transfer of stock parcels by September and a policy to keep Mr Peck as general manager, with theatre improvements deferred to next summer to avoid disrupting autumn and winter attractions.
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M Nes New Theatre
Arcother Theatre
Peck
Texas Wonder Cure Noted In Muddled Ad Copy
An irregular advert promoting Texas Wonder claims it cures many ailments including bladder and kidney issues. It mentions a wine tester and mentions postage by mail for a $2 bottle, describing various health benefits and a dubious tone.
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Texas
Trent
Isaac
Texas Wonder
Hall
Miss Hilda Johnson Here Almost 34 Years
Local notice recalls Miss Hilda Johnson long residence on Sal lte odd Point bay street She died recently and was survived by family including a son and siblings The notice lists address roots and close ties to the Chicago area, noting arrival of her parents and a long-standing connection to the community
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Hilda Johnson
Tata
Op Sal
Booth
Seyilla Johnsen
Eagle Eye Bound Over for Grand Jury Robbery Charge
Constable Zelia Eagle Eye, elected in Rock Island, held to grand jury under $1000 bond on a robbery count against a Moline man named Spel for $4 taken Saturday night at Huber's saloon. Testimony alleges Eagle Eye offered John Hogan $2 not to testify and proposed Hogan half of $45 he expected to collect soon.
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Zelia Eagle Eye
Rock Island
Spel
Huber
Eagle Eye
John Hogan
Hogan
Bankers Form Mutual Benefit District Association at Markatana
The district bankers from Henry Mercer Whiteside Rock Island Bureau Knox Henderson and Warren counties met aboard the Marka tana for business and a river trip. They adopted the Military Tract Bankers association name elected H Chapman of Moline secretary treasurer E Kellogg of Kewanee and named an executive committee plus officers and a constitution. The next meeting will be the first Thursday in September 1996 and the host city will be chosen. The river trip included a stop at Camp Beth island and a banquet at House in the Woods with A J Jackson among the attendees.
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Bankers’ Association
Markatana
Henry
Mercer
Whiteside
Rock Island
Bureau
Knox
Henderson
Warren
People’s Savings Bank and Trust Co
C H_ Deere
H. Chapman
Moline
E . Kellogg
Kewanee
Frank Rogers
Port Byron
E C Hardin
Monmouth
E I. Galt
Sterling
A H Ferris
Princeton
F I. Conger
Galesburg
Lawa
Phil Mitchell
Bali
A Townsend
John H Welsch
Tishilwa
Ros S Arthurs
Cambridge
E. C Hardin
Hokinso n Sent to Watertown Again
W H Hokinson of this city judged insane in county court and committed to Watertown asylum. Age about 20s, former patient at Watertown in 1901, released on parole, now showing relapse signs. Andrew Hendrickson of Rock Island found insane and ordered to Watertown hospital, his derangement linked to a severe winter illness and recent liquor overindulgence.
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Watertown
Andrew Hendrickson
Stret
Rock Island
Watertown Hospital
Hendrickson
Formal Announcement of Cable Promotion to Central District
Confirmation last week that H S Cable formerly of Rock Island will become superintendent of the central district of the Rock Island system under the new management plan. He will have headquarters in Davenport, reside in Rock Island, and oversee the Chicago to Denver main line. Mr Cable moves up from the northern district and previously held positions in Topeka and Cedar Rapids during a long career with the Rock Island system. His wife Mrs Cable accompanies him home from Europe as they prepare for the relocation.
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H S Cable
Rock Island
Mr Cable
Davenport
Chicago
Denver
Cable
Europe
New York
Cedar Rapids
Pike’s Peak Cogload
Rock Island & Peoria
Topeka
Ben
Murder Trial Details Tie Nagel to Brady Slaying
The report describes prisoner William Nedee in Rock Island jail linked to the May 9 murder of Carl Brady on Island B. It notes Brady’s birth in Muscatine, his family background, and the Collet woman Josephine Collet whose testimony suggests Brady was shot multiple times and that evidence at the cabin supports her account over Nagel’s.
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William Nedee
Carl Brady
Island
Muscatine
L. Kohn & Co
Rock Island
Josephine Collet
Nagel
Washington
Iowa
Collet
Brady
Will
Screen-Door Burglar Strikes Homes In Edgewood Park
Alfred Sellmer family on Fourth avenue reports a burglar cut a back screen, entered, and stole jewelry and 795 dollars cash. A woman's watch and two rings were taken. Neighbors saw two young men flee back gate toward the alley and vicinity. Other homes, including G H Rains at Thirty-ninth Street, reportedly entered with small sums taken. Residents warned to lock doors as petty burglaries rise nearby.
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Henry Sellmer
Fourth Avenue
Iady
Edgewood Park
A Boomer
G. H. Rains
Thirty-ninth Street
Edward Berckmoes and Leona Vermere Wed in St Marys Church
Edward Berckmoes and Leona Vermere were joined in marriage at 6 p.m. on August 10 by Father J. B. Kelly at St. Marys Catholic church. Guests included Kamiel Berckmoe and Mize Lyald Stone as witnesses. The couple spent the day in Annawan visiting relatives and returned to VanDeele Hall for celebrations lasting late into the night.
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Edward Berckmoes
Leona Vermere
Sarin
J. B. Kelly
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
VanDeele
Monument to pioneers gathers Henry county settlers at Colona
A large crowd of 1500 to 2000 met August 10 at Colona to honor Henry County pioneers. George Buck spoke at 11, Rev Bush led prayer, and Daniel Keleher heads plans for a monument. Notables included G W Prince and Hon K Ladd. The day featured music, a picnic dinner, and river rides on Grantz’s steam launch.
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Henry Gonnty
Kingeworth
Brave
Colon Ferry
George Buck
Rev. Bush
Colons
Rufus’a. Smith
Moline
Henry
Cainty
Colona
Thomas Nowers
Allkinson
G. W. Prince
Galesburg
K. Ladd
Ke* Wanee
H. Weed
Monmouth
Dr. Hume
Rock Island
Daniel Keleher
Old Settlers
Coal Valley Cornet Band
Colona Chorus
Old Settlers’ Association
Tate James Glenn
James Glenn
Henry County
Green River
Lewis Weaver
Cleveland
Rock River
Grantz
Geneseo
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Mr. Wade
Brady Rose
Secontol
Borg & Oon
Seeand
Wairoa
Leca’ Reta Clerks
Sidi
Letu Carriaes Melders
agenné—Arsenal
Davgrt
Kinista
Davenhort
Western Avenue
Tri-City
Moline Tailors’ Positon
Moasine
Rockford House
Ne She Too & Co
Chcago
J A Goodmanson
Miss Jebaimon
People's Savings
Military Tract Association
Tale City
The
Military Tract Bankers’ Association
Mittee
Campbeths Island
Mississippi Valley Traction Co
A J Jackson
Morrison
First National Bank
W.H. Hokinson
W .H Houkinson
Tieath
Watrtown Agslum
Ange
Srey Phere
Neda Sandler
Coltet
West End
Mrs. Vermere Brire
First Rattlers
Ives
Ai National Biscuit Company
Sian
Drygn
Trisl
Weentaby Mall
ELY Brothers
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