Betsy Hirsch Dies in Davenport Home After Illness
Betsy Hirsch wife of Simeon Hirsch and mother of Sel Hirsch cashier of the Surte Savings Bank and Trust Co died at her Davenport home after five months of declining health. She was born in New York City September 1841 and moved to Molin with her husband in 1620. Funeral services will be held at her home with burial in Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Tietsy Hirrach
Simeon Hirech
Sel Hirsch
Surte Savings Bank and Trust Co
Poty
Tenth Avenue
Betsy Waldheimer
New York City
Mr Firach
Third Avenue
Mra Hirsch
Emple Emanuel
Davenport
Deborah Aid Seciety
Rock Island
Suve
Sol Arthur
Miss Carnie
Mra Moo
Rosenfield
Seity
Moses Strauss
Tanisville
Imiss Sue Ulee
Philip Waldenbevaer
New York
Charles Ron
Charles Frederck Calkins
Calkins
New ‘York State
John Gustafson
Munsion Tabernacle
Frank Munson
Rockford
Gustafson
Arrests After Saloon Fight on Rathroad Avenue
A report describes a disturbance in a saloon on Rathroad Avenue leading to charges of assault and an arrest for striking Leon De Neble. The narrative mentions a man and a bride arriving home from Belgium and references a transportation or travel context amid the incident.
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Leon de Neble
Rathroad Avenue
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notices
A column lists names associated with marriage licenses including Tone Po Coleman of bre cae and Nbutoon, Roch Do land, and other parties. The notice mentions venues and dates and names such as Mebane Wolas Anerson, bbitci W, and Ayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tone Po Coleman
Bre Cae
Nbutoon
Mebane
Wolas Anerson
Merchants Back Plan to Widen Fifth Avenue
Property owners in Moline endorse widening Fifth avenue from Fifteenth to Eighteenth Street and hire counsel to aid city attorneys in securing county court confirmation. A committee appointed by the Moline Club will report actions to owners, aiming to boost local mercantile activity and growth through a larger business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Dispatch
Fifth Avenue
Fifteenth
Eighteenth Street
Moline
Moline Club
WR Moore
G A Shallbergz
Conusician
Men for Jury Service Ordered to Report
Ate Ventre of gursmen for pervier Ino circuit court hes been drawn ate counts court Thess are ta report meet Monday morning The ventremen are the following Port Byron lewis DD Newton Thomas Miberned John Sartzon Annopton John Shinner Walter Scott South Moline George Mustard Motte Fredererik Cartoon to Ganz HE of Girippe dotin Brederbeh pron bo Walther Wietor bandstrom PF Cowles Theadlore Falk Roch Istand A Johnson James Mitartoaech Lames A Wagner Frank Ruiger Peter Anthons Iylehart Coal Weatdales Bo Hawes Robert Miinow diye Pons Lehrowder Vrat Hindle TRE Heart Nie Loge fT Read Coors C Gilbert Wallintly Raton POA Ptyvroe Charles Peass Tan Lawler Nadre Bbaete db Nodtrer 0 Pheer ob Phoesnen Achim Hhe ram bP Ker M Feeol oe Geetes Cosson A Paeecher PoNeeson 2 oS) Roberts me the Wee aban oCharteee Roads Chart st to be t Hats Pah Bye Tod vateh Mle Bye ats Peta delim Wal en boyinatem DF EL Metteer forors Vosepel POR an
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline
George Mustard
Fredererik
Ganz
Girippe
Dotin
Brederbeh
Pron
Bo Walther Wietor Bandstrom
Cowles Theadlore Falk Roch Istand
Johnson James Mitartoaeh
Lames
Wagner Frank Ruiger
Peter Anthons
Iylehart Coal Weatdales
Bo Hawes
Robert Miinow
Diye
Pons
Lehrowder
Sisters and relatives mourn Anna Cherry Hill death in Cincinnati
Mrs Anna Cherry Hill died in Cincinnati after a Thanksgiving illness. She was the eldest of eight Hills and had wintered in Daytona Beach. Survived by two sisters and five brothers including C M Hill of this city. funeral Friday in Cincinnati. Also notes death of Mrs John Gustafson and Fred Cashing with funeral details.
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C. M. Hill Jr
Cincinnati
Anna Cherry
Wired Today
Cherry
Hill
Daytona
Pla
Florida
Mark Anthony
Taunton
Mass
Jesse B Leonard
George Hill
Minneapolis
John Hill
St Paul
Stacey Him
C M~ Hill
Sullivan Hill
Cleburne
Tex
Cincinnat
Desperate trio rounded up in Davenport car theft case
Three men BF Kluger his son George Kluger and James Slocum were arrested after officers pursued a robbery to the Twin City Rendering Coop car filled with hides on November 4 in Rock Island Davenport. George Kluger wounded, bonds set. others held on charges of murder and robbery. police describe a lengthy pursuit ending in confrontation.
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Rock Island
Bof Kluger
BF Kluger
Jeore
James Slocum
Davenport
Ace
Twin City
Coop
Sty Ted
Geore Isliger
Rip Wwin
Malin
Chaar
Offeeta
Saloons Doomed in Kingdom of Sweden
Swedish Methodist rep from Fatherland speaks on temperance reform praising rapid change in Scandinavia. Carlson says within twenty years every saloon will close and be barred as protests to reopen fail, with saloonkeepers given twenty years grace. He notes government closure during a two year industrial strike and laments liquor’s role in unrest. Carlson travels to Galesburg next.
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Swedish Methodist Church
C P Carlson
Stockholm
Sweden
Methodist Church
Fatherland
Scandinavian Temperance Union
Scandinavian Peninsula
America
Carlson
Galesburg
Hager Dwelling Destroyed by Fire in Early Morning
Jacob Hager’s rooming house at 151 Thirtieth Avenue burned this forenoon with losses to house and furniture listed at 35000. Fire started on the roof, possibly from a chimney spark, as neighbors battled flames in a north wind. walls saved but structure beyond repair. fire department responded at 8 45. Spontaneous combustion discovered in a coal yard pile nearby.
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Jacob Hagers
Thirtieth Avenue
Hager
Lundahl
Negro Confesses to Killing John Brank at Davenport Theater
Henry Bradbury a colored janitor at the Allernai Theatre in Davenport confessed to the police that he pushed John Ho Brank down a stairwell at 21st Blocks of street, causing his death. Police doubt the confession and say other negroes were held then released. Mayor Johnson plans a two story brick building on East Moline corner for storage and offices at a cost of $10,000.
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Henry Bradbury
Allernai Theatre
Davenport
John Ho Brank
Ot Street
Moline
Bradbury
Warroon Street
Urvetbury
Brut x
Mayor Johnson
First Avenue
Eighth Street
Hiksplan Booster Campaign Aims to Grow Moline Lodge
The Moline lodge of Elks launches a booster drive to raise membership toward 400. A fifteen member committee chaired by the lodge outlines plans for the campaign. Specific procedures remain private, but officials anticipate substantial growth and steps toward building a clubhouse once targets are met.
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Moline Lodge of Elks
Accidental Fall Breaks Both Arms in Moline Home
Mrs Anna G Ford aged 70 plus, living at 1216 Fourteenth Street, fell eight steps into a cellar, breaking both forearms as a heavy chest tumbled after her. Dr A H Arp treated her. she has had prior accidents. Daughter Cora Ford arrived after six. Ford recently moved into a self-built house. mother of Mrs O Anderson.
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Anna G Ford
Fourteenth Street
Cora Ford
A’ HI
Rock Island County Society for Prevention of Tuberculosis Formed
Dr B M Sala of Rock Island elected president of the newly organized society. Mrs J C Earnhardt named secretary as twelve enthusiasts attend a meeting in the Moline public library. A committee led by Dr J W Stewart will recruit five vice presidents and appoint a board of directors. The group plans educational work and will oversee Red Cross Christmas stamp sales in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bem Sala
Rock Island
Dr Sala
Red Cross
Steady Population Growth in Rock Island County Through Centuries
The article traces Rock Island County population from 1840 to 1900 rising from 2 610 to 70 404 noting decade gains and linking industrial growth to expansion. It mentions manufacturing as a key driver and cites statewide rural counties hit hard while counties with industry grew. It also reports contractor C E Heaps returning from Portland seeking relocation but opting to stay.
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Rock Island
Ita
Also Mentioned on This Page
Betsy Hirsch
Mabbi Woo Finestriber
George Hoke
Ganges
Frank Anderson
Riverside Cemetery
Oscar L Dahlberg
Mere Orenar LL Dahlbers
Aberdeen
Ters Gelen
Buria
Gust V. Valentine
Gustao Nabeutiie
Ote Menudas
Hia Bieter
Stromberg
Seventh Avenue
Chicago
Michael Parcuan
Sumedas
Fernoot
Bee
Ferar Mottis de Wan
Ireland
Captan Wiliam
Morin
Morris
Second Avenue
Sixteenth Street
John H. Mueller
Fifteenth Street
Kentor House
Manufacturers
Sherif
John Rethoher
Marx Hauberg
John H Hauberg
Hauberg
Navy
United States
Doric Lodge
AFF & A M
Charles F Calkins
Jacob Starofsky
Vary
Calvary Cemetery
Stantian
Scheuer
John White
Jotun Winn
Julius Raes
Belgium
Mae
Babe Vel
Lanedie da Somers
Beth of
Watertown
Mis Verity Ayers
Rook Palas
Rose Borger
Fletcher
Deeire
Ravenport
Toade
Ans Moetehands
Ate Ventre
Pervier
Ino
Port Byron Lewis DD
Newton Thomas Miberned
John Sartzon
Annopton
John Shinner
Walter Scott
Castoria
G. M. Hill
Circle
Fred C. Calkins
Fred Cashing
Knox Chapel
Arthur Hurley
First Baptist Church
FE E Morgan
F Kluger
Jorge Kluger
Phe Oa Tok
Peterson
Hoek
Feo
George Whager
Kiuger
Dirk
Kingdom OF Sweden
Negro
John Brank
Hiksplan
Anna G. Ford
AMP Company
Minots
Moline Incandescent Lane Company
Cooper
2D Avenue
2D Street
John I Clark
WreHaettie
Bears
FeeSinle Signature of
Ato
Gastoria
Cemtaur Company
Fedora
Fria
F. M. Sala
J. C. Earnhardt
C E. Heaps
Portland, Or
Northwest
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