Sea Serpent Again Reported Near OsKaloosa
The OsKaloosa region reports a huge serpent like monster appeared by the Skunk river near Oscar Wright’s hog yard. It stood twenty feet high, dragged a hog from the pen, and fled into the river after a mass rifle and cannon assault by about 2,000 locals. The creature measured eighty feet long, and witnesses fear more attacks if a parent monster follows.
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St. George's Gaya
Oskaloosa
Oscar Wright
Mr. Wright
Winchester
Mississippi River
Illinois
Supervisors approve two days pay for judges and clerks
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday rejected Campbell's motion for three days pay and set compensation at two days. Fifty dollars was appropriated to Poormaster Hyde of Moline to buy fuel. An invoice of poor farm property and Steward Robertson's report were filed. Bills were ordered classified and referred without reading, saving time. The board adjourned early to let committees work.
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Board of Supervisors
Campbell
Temperance Alliance Meeting Highlights in Stewartville
The Temperance Alliance held four meetings Tuesday at the U B church. A. W. Patlipa delivered a strong temperance address praised as one of his best. Public speaker Philips drew attention for his eloquence and humanity appeal. About 200 attended a well received program including a duet by two five year olds. The event opened a winter series with a next meeting in about a month.
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Temperance Alliance
Stewartville
U. B
A. W. Patlipa
Philips
Alliance
Star Concert by Al Corns at Wagner’s Opera House
The Star concert company led by Al Corns presents a show under Odd Fellows lodge No 485 at Wagner's Opera House Saturday evening. Expect a first class entertainment with a program featuring Bart parts and Miss Jackson. Tickets 25 cents, Reserved 85 cents, available at usual places.
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The
Star Concert Company
al Corns
Odd Fellows Lodge No
Wagner's Opera House
Corns
Miss Jackson
Burglary at Mr Cady’s Office Suspects Rove City
Tuesday morning Mr M Y Cady found his office broken into with about $40 of drafting tools stolen. The back window was forced, drawers opened, blinds closed, and a back door left unbolted. Suspicion rests on parties linked to recent petty thefts in the city.
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Cady
Youths Arrested for Train Missile Attacks Near Rock Island
Based on tips from Edo T. Cable, Superintendent of the Rock Island and Mercer County Railroad, Marshal Miller and Officer Enze arrested Fred Spangler age fourteen Samuel Spangler nine John Schuerman thirteen and Joseph Schuer man ten in South Rock Island on Tuesday. They were charged with throwing missiles at the 4 o'clock outbound train near Schindler's slaughter house on Monday afternoon. A hard chunk of ceiling, reportedly by Fred, broke a car window injuring passenger Mrs. Rufus Walker of Reynolds. State's Attorney Entrikin prosecuted before Magistrate Cropper who held Fred and John in 100 dollars each for trial and discharged Samuel and Joseph. Superintendent Cable says missiles have been thrown at trains before and aims to deter others, though the boys claim they were aiming at wheels and missed. The case will be disposed in county court Union.
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Edo. T. Cable
Rock Island
Mercer County
Marshal Miller
Officer Enze
South Rock Island
Fred Spangler
Samuel Spangler
John Schuerman
Joseph Schuerman
Schindler
Fred
Rufus, Walker
Reynolds
Cropper
John
Samuel
Joseph
Rick
Cable
Dourt— Union
Old Resident Frank Quang Dies in City
The death of Frank Quang at the city residence followed a brief illness and a hemorrhage. He was born October 4, 1828 in Westmoreland PA, lived in Rock Island County from 1853, and resided in Moline and the city thereafter. He leaves a wife and daughter, plus three brothers and a sister. Postmortem showed a stomach ulcer near the pylorus and degeneration of the left kidney.
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Frank Quang
Gunnell
Corbin EB
Mary Guenoil
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
Rock Island County
Black Hawk
Denver
Eliza Bimpson
Moline
Cordowa
Frankun Lodge A
U. W
Doric Lodge
A. F
A. M
Brothens
Ravine
Weasch
Rock Island
Davenport
Timekeeper Ben Tyrrel Almost Blinded in Curbstone Accident
Ben Tyrrel, employed by M Y Cady on the Deere block, suffered burns to his face and eyelids when lead used to set hitching rings exploded back after damp curbstone caused a splash. He endured pain but continued work the next day.
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Ben Tyrrel
M. Y. Cady
New Deere
Return of Galesburg's Missing Pastor
The Rev W M Collins pastor of the Galesburg M E Church has returned from Canada where he lived under an assumed name. He is in good health and says his absence was due to advice given him. An investigation of charges against him was referred by the Central Illinois Methodist Episcopal Conference to Rev M O Bowlte presiding elder Monmouth Gazette.
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Galesburg
W.M. Collins
Monmouth
Monmouth Gazette
Gamble Gains Glory in Five Mile Ice Race
The report notes Gamble winning a five mile skate race in 20 minutes 13 seconds ahead of Bailey of Boston near Washington Chicago. It mentions Gamble later racing in Lowes City that evening. References to Grover Cleveland and the Washington Monument appear as historical color.
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Gamble
Rouse
Burtly
Baileff
Boston
Washington
Onlleearne
Chicago
Bailey
Orang
Werhee
Grover Cleveland
Washington’ Monument
James K. Polk
Funeral notice for Frank Gunnel from Franklin Lodge
A. O. U. W. Mombora of Franklin Lodge No. 16 requests members to meet in Oud Follows Hall on the third floor of Moline National Bank this Friday at 9 o'clock to attend the funeral of the late Brother Frank Gunnel. All Brother Works men invited. By order of G. W. Brooks, M. W.
County Supervisors Meeting Records 1900s Actions and Budgets
The Board approved bills from the miscellaneous claims committee totaling 1701.12 and from the fees and salaries committee 6204.28 with two removed. Public expenditures bills totaling 741.80 were adopted. Robertson was reappointed steward of the poor farm at 2200 with his own help paid from the stipend.
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Board of County Supervisors
Poor Farm
Robertson
Wis
Ali
Eligibility doubts plaguing Tinola House election
A serious challenge questions Democratic Mr. F. T. Taylor's eligibility as a Tinola House member from Adams county. The issue hinges on residency rules and citizenship, with disputes over whether Taylor’s move to Burlington affects qualification and whether the election could be voided.
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F. T. Taylor
Tinola House
Adams County
United States
Taylor
Bere
Burlington
Beri
Plate
Janauschek Shines In Sensational Theatrical “My Life”
Mme Janauschek stars in the sensational drama My Life at Harpers Opera House to a good house. The performance features her as Mice, a blind woman, and Circe Encore, with strong supporting turns by Helen Hind and Emma Hagger. The production includes lavish scenery and favorable reception, with repeats planned for the week.
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Mme Janauschek
Harpers Opers House
Maury
Queen of Scots
Genern
Harry Meridith
Mice
Circe Encore
Helen Hind
Flor
Nce Dunbar
Emma ‘Aggar
Miss 7
Tune
Messie
HI. H. Stuart
Bir Lionel
G. D. Daspiro
Frederick Boston
Ar Ameri
Mages
Conares
Will
Spenis Ig
Minasschek
J J Case Plow Company Faces Creditors in Racine
Directors and stockholders of the J J Case Plow Company met creditors in Racine Wisconsin to arrange an assignment for the benefit of debts. Estimates put unsecured liabilities between 260000 and 700000 dollars with assets near 70000. President Onne is a major creditor and potential assignee. The firm had reorganized in 1878 and operates a Minneapolis branch, with several hundred workers.
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J. J. Case Plow Company
Racine
Wis
Chicago
J .1. Case Plow
Mierrew
George Q. Erskine
Tom Norrow
Auld, Werd Irap and Steel
Pittsburg
Hou
Onne
Case, Whitney’ & Co
J. I. Ons Plow Company
Ubie
Jasdee
Pany
Minnevapolis
Fim
Case Id
Queensware at lowest figures direct from importers
Ne Cushton & Co announces full assortments of Mad dock and Meekin ware in new shapes and lines. With no store rent or extra clerks, prices are unusually low as goods are bought direct from importers and manufacturers.
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Maddock
Meekin
Cuxston & Co
Glass Ware and Lamps Add New Hanging and Bracket Lamps
N Cresren and Company announces additions to the glass ware and lamps department featuring new hanging and bracket lamps. The public is invited to inspect the upgraded stock and offerings.
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N. Cresren & Co
Card photos and cabinets headlining Atkinson's sale
Atkinson's advertises booming prices on card photos for $1 and cabinets for $2. Penelg pens are listed at $376 per dozen as part of a hoarded bargain display.
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Atkinson's
Freeports Fighting French and a Grudge at Prairie Autograph Session
In Stephenson County Freeport residents joke about trains and mail, while Chicago grand jury members collect autographs from visitors. Nathaniel K. Gould of Cambridge approached a Pecatonica River juror for a signature, provoking a heated, if humorous, clash as a local scene unfolded.
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Pecatonica
French
Freeport
Allen
Gould
Chicago
Nat Gould
Cambridge
Pecrtonica
Joves
Mr. Gould
Foreman Allen
Stephenson County
Pecatonica River
Federal Court
Urawa
Grand Jury
Mr. French
Ing
Nathaniel K. Gould
Tidge Gould
Dan. W. Gould
John , Hancocks
Unele.Naty
el “Gil
The Pineries Tea Exchange Reports Mass Migration
An Eau Claire tea meeting last week heard that at least four hundred men left for the pineries after saw mills closed and rafting halted. Officials estimate about twelve hundred idle workers in the Eat Uialo Chippewa pineries and around three hundred in the woods along Black River.
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Eau Claire
Pineries
Wooda
Blac
Deaths and Society Notes From Concordia and Nearby
Mrs Wm Dickey of Concordia and sister Mrs J N Fugate of this city died. Mrs Fugate summoned by telegraph but did not reach in time. Mrs Grantz presented twins this morning. both are Republicans. Rumor of a new N G company forming at Kenn od joining Sixth Regiment. Old Fourth Regiment previously disbanded. Fred H Plummer and Annie Inulu wed at bride’s parents in Junction City Kansas. River flood through dam top at the Messrs Kehlke’s new works. Officer Geisberger confined by fever. Sam Bowlby of Rock Island to participate in Saturday concert at the Opera House. Publicans Clays’s brother Wohwas in town last evening. New Year’s calls by young ladies on New Year’s day discussed.
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Wm. Dickey
Concordia Kattsas
J. N. Fugate
Mrae Fugate
Fred H. Plummer
Stock Island
Annie
Iulu
Junction City
Kansas
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Sea Serpent
Oskalooosa
Iowa
Andrew’ Johnson
Fourth
Ita
Hilma
Sige
Lundbiad
Temperance
Bart
Qouils
Dust
Frussen Ree
Seth Rasingg
F. Ne
Herbert ‘Bismarck
Secratary
Ate
Eerie
Janauschek
Racine Plow Company
Mr. Case
Prin
Cipal Creditor
Queensware
Ana i
Freeports
Conrad Grantz
Messrs. Kehlke
Geisberger
Sam Bowlby
Opera Mouse
Wuyinu
Thera Raw ‘Feapaitnif Company
Ns Gemeet
Eels
Sas
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