Lincoln car tour to display Civil War relic in Illinois cities
Moline men with F B Snow partner to tour the Lincoln private car once used by Abraham Lincoln. The relic, now in Omaha, will travel to St. Louis for the Louisiana Exposition and potentially Illinois, Iowa and Indiana cities. It previously rested in Omaha, was shown at the 1898 Omaha exposition, and was built in 1864 in Alexandria Virginia.
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C P Skinner
E Stanley Skinner
E. H Sleight
F B Snow
Rock Island
Abraham Lincoln
Moliners
Mr. Snow
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Moling
St. Louis
Omaha
Springfield
Ill
Union Pacific Railway Company
Union Pacific Railway
Lincoln
Alexandria
States of the Union
Washington
Oak Ridge
Sidney Dillon
T. C. Durrant
Union Pacific
F. B. Snow
Belgian Workingmen's Association A Strong Parade Bidder
One of the strongest bidders for prizes in the Labor Day parade is the Belgian Workingmen's Association, expecting about 250 marchers in line. The group, with 273 members, has existed since 1891 and supports sick and death benefits while emphasizing benevolent unionism over shop-solidarity. Officers include Alderman Ed Coryn as president and Maurice Bockaert as secretary, with semi annual meetings held January and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgian Workingmen's Association
Rock Island
Twin-Cities
Ed. Coryn
Maurice Bockaert
Alderman Coryn
Louis Sonneville
Camille Vermuelen
Sonneville
Longview Loop Open For Traffic Sunday In Rock Island
The newly completed Longview loop line in Rock Island opened with a trial run Sunday. A car labeled South Heights operated from 8 am to 10:30 pm, with trips likely every fifteen minutes once practical timings are set. Route starts at Nineteenth Street reaches Fifteenth Street and Eighteenth Avenue.
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Trafic
Longview Loop
Rock Island
South Heights
Nineteenth Street
Second and
Third Avenues
Second Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Eleventh Avenue
Twentieth Street
Eighteenth Avenue
Highwaymen Rob Geneseo Farmer Near Davenport
Peter Parsons, a wealthy Geneseo farmer, was robbed while visiting Davenport on a daylight excursion. After a drink at a tavern, two men forced him from his buggy, stole his money, and tied his horse as a woman accompanying him walked away with them. Parson lost 35 dollars in the incident.
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Peter Parsons
Geneseo
Davenport
Parson
Inependence, Co
Parsons
Son
Henry County Fair Is Usual Success and Memorial Gift
The Henry County Fair drew crowds from across the region with stock, floral, and crafts exhibits, a dinner by Methodist women, and horse racing at the amphitheater. A village improvement gift, the Stewart Fountain, was dedicated in Carmi park as a memorial to Dr. E. L. Stewart, funded by G. A. Stephens and presented by Congressman J. R. Williams with remarks from local officials.
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G. A. Stephens
Carmt
Mary Jane Stewart
Stephens
J. R. Williams
Zeigler
Jones
Berry
Improvement Association
Carmi
Stewart
Pattle Stewart
Elam Stewart
E L. Stewart
Mr. Stephens
Henry County
Strathy M
Dell McLain's
Stronghurst
Golden Rod
Charles P. Dryden
Chicago
Paul Farber
Altho
Dutch Boy
Wil Mie
Memory of a man who lived among you for others
A fragment speaks of a citizen who did not seek wealth but sought to aid neighbors. The speaker vows to feel repaid if they can honor the man’s example and memory, emphasizing service over personal gain.
Mitchell wins Tri Cities golf championship at Arsenal Links
Leon Mitchell defeats his brother Ardo Mitchell in the finals 4 up 2 to play to claim the Arsenal Links championship and set a new medal score of 81. Ardo shot 80 in a non match round, while C R Stephens beat W L Welie 3 up 1 to play in B class and C A Barnard beat W D Hosford 4 up 8 to play in C class.
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Leon Mitchell
Tri-Cities
Arsenal Links
Ardo
Leon
John Cady
Moline
Ardo Mitchell
C. R. Stephens
W. L. Welie
C. A. Barnard
W D. Hosford
F. G. Allen
L. M. Fuller
MORE GUNS ON DOROTHEA FOR Moline SAILORS SET FOR SEVEN-DAY CRUISE
The First Division of Illinois Naval Reserves will sail Friday for Chicago then Milwaukee aboard the Dorothea on a seven day training cruise. The Dorothea has been overhauled with extra guns and berthing for officers and sailors, under Captain Darby. The Moline roster lists O A Marshall as senior, E A Edlen as junior, Ensigns Hyde and Soverhill, and many petty officers, machinists, and sailors listed by name.
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Illinois
Chicago
U. S
Dorothea
Milwaukee
Darby
Jackies
Moline
Uncle Sam
Green Bay
Oats Ownership Case Set to Open in Rockford Court
A civil suit pending in Rockford Circuit Court aims to decide who owns a county oats crop damaged during a recent cloudburst. The oats from a local firm were swept into a neighbor’s pasture after harvesting, prompting legal action over ownership and damages.
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Rockford
Attacks A Boarder Over Leaving At Walker Station
Fritz Falberg, a boarder with John Dibbern at Walker station, paid up and announced his plan to leave. An argument followed and Dibbern struck Falberg in the eye, nearly blinding him and causing a bad cut.
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John Dibbern
Fritz Falberg
Walker
Dibbern
Falberg
Rock Island County Settlers Plan Watch Tower Picnic
The executive committee met in Rock Island to arrange the annual reunion of the Rock Island County Settlers Association. The picnic is set for September 3 at the Watch Tower with a 10 AM program including prayers, addresses by Mayor McConochie and M. J. McEntry, and music and recitations. A pioneer prize of a $5 chair will honor the earliest settler. full program details to follow.
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Rock Island
D. D
McConochie
M. J. McEntry
C. B. Marshall
Moline Heating Wins New Shop Drainage Contract
The Moline Heating and Construction Co. secures a large contract at New Shops to lay about 20,000 feet of storm drain and sanitary sewer lines. Seepage and deep excavations up to thirteen feet require shore banking, with ten cars of material on site and workers already at the job. Water mains will drain toward hollows north of the shops and may extend to the river. Watertown officials join railroad in the project.
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Moline Heating & Construction Co
Watertown
Teacher in Latin for High School Chosen in Moline
Edward L. Campbell, a University of Michigan graduate, is selected as Latin chair at Moline High School to replace H. C. Calhoun who left for St. Louis. Campbell has taught and been principal in Manistique and Boise City. The board says athletic qualifications will not affect teacher selection, though Campbell is expected to assist students in school sports.
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Edward L. Campbell
Moline High School
H. C. Calhoun
St. Louis
Campbell
University of Michigan
Manistique
Mich
Boise City
Idaho
Smith
Board of Education
The Date Set for Opening New Line
Announcement made Saturday confirms a set date for the opening of the new line. Details on the exact date and involved parties were released by officials.
Woman shot in Rock Island home near Twenty second street
Mrs. S. N. Wynes was struck by a 22 caliber revolver shot at her residence around 6 p m. The bullet entered behind the right eye and lodged in the brain covering. Doctors trephed to remove it and she is recovering. Her husband denies domestic trouble. investigators cite possible self harm in a temporary crisis.
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S. N. Wynes
Twenty Second Street
Rock Island
Kramer
Wynea
Iowa
Patton Promoted Moves to Northwest for Moline-Bain
J.8 Patton assistant local trade manager for Moline Plow Co files and leaves for Portland Ore to join Moline-Bain Co as general traveler. He takes wife and child to settle on the coast as the firm plans a push on wagons next year. A. J. Colt of Chicago will become assistant local trade manager in Patton’s place.
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J. 8. Patton
Moline Plow Co
M. Pre
Portland
Ore
Patton
Moline-Bain Co
A. J. Colt
Chicago
Almost Lobes Excursion Boat Overloaded at Keokuk
A large excursion boat named Almost Lobes was stopped by U S officers in Keokuk after an overload report. The Big boat carried 2196 passengers, just five over the licensed limit, threatening possible license revocation and heavy fines for the owners. The J. B. and excursion party from Ft Madison and Gatesburg joined the trip from Ft Madison to Keokuk.
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J. S
Keokuk
United States
Ft. Madison
Gatesburg
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