Ungraded room for special studies proposed at Washington school
Board discusses opening an ungraded room for advanced pupils in the Washington building during winter term. The science temperance instruction is evaluated, with calls to ensure required books and reports to be returned at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taquirad
Washington
Ericsson Adpot
Allen
Smith
Snpt
Slauson
Washington Building
Wells
Hunt
Hemenway
Washington School
Committee On
Oppenheimer
Bobrick School Furniture Co
Moline
Morrison
Slaugon
Moline Purniture Co
TP Josephaos
Chicago
Moline de
Boman
Buiildings
John Forsberg
August Nundeen
Ericeron Schoo
Xeertary
Swannon
Social Building Committee
Royal Neighbors Hold Meeting on Charter Drive
About sixty people attended a Royal Neighbors gathering Saturday night at K. P. Lall. Bradford Cross was chosen chairman and Harry Watt secretary. Deputy J. B. Kearns outlined the society's insurance features and stated 600 applications plus a $1,000 treasury deposit are needed for a charter in Illinois. About 45 signers were collected and a two per camp committee was named to solicit members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
K. P. Lall
Bradford Cross
Harry Watt
J. B. Kearns
Fulton
Illinois
Nebraska
Kansas
Or. &. Owens
Kerns
Krebs
G. H. McKinley
Jease Eastman
Harry Sutley
Logan and
Chandler
Masonic Lodges Elect Officers and Postpone Reunion
Doric lodge No 319 and Rock Island Trip Lodge No 57 AF AM elected year officers including W M J F Lindwall and W M David J Sears respectively. Doric lodge postponed its annual reunion from the 13th to the 20th to avoid conflicting with a Naval Militia production. Barrett Chapter named officers to be installed January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loric Lodge
W. M
Rock Island
AF & AM
David J Sears
John Hutchings
Hamilton Perry
Henry Burgower
William B Pettit
George Foster
Tyler
G F Kramer
Board of Control
Barrett Chapter
Mehp
HH Cleaveland
Follmer
F. H. Plum
W T. Magill
Death of Alderman George Chadwick in Moline
Obituary records Alderman George Chadwick died at his home 1682 Sixth avenue after pleuro pneumonia. Born 1834 in Berry England he moved to the United States in 1856 and settled in Moline. He served as alderman for the Third ward from 1890 reelected in 1892 and last spring and chaired the ordinance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chadwick
Sixth Avenue
Mr. Chadwick
Berry
England
Town City
Moline
First Methodist Church
M Elhatton
Mary Mo&lhatton
James McElhbatton
Fifth Avenue
Wisconsin
Mineral Point
Wis
Erickson
Johanna Matilda
L. J. Erickson
Mr. Erickson
Eric Carlberg
Varmland
Sweden
Thirteenth Street
Swedish Lutheran Church
A. Hemberg
Johnson
P Johnson
Fairview School House
Moline Township
Arrests of Six Local Boys Prompt Brief Court Fine
Ed Kubitz Frank Peterson Lena Swanson Oscar Strand and George Mattson were among six boys noted for trouble and caught vandalizing on Third Avenue and Seventeenth Street. They appeared before Squire Snider, receiving a $3 fine plus costs. two were released after arranging payment. Peter Swanson was later arrested and fined the same amount on a guilty plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Snider
Coata
Kittilsen
Peter Swanson
Franklin Lodge elects officers and installs receiver
Franklin Lodge A O U W elected Master Workman F J Mitchell Foreman Henry Lempold Overser John Beatty Finanzier HS Fristee Receiver W Gamble Gude-1 N Watt Inside Watchman Sam Nevinney Outside Watchman J C Moore Trustee 18 months A E Montgomery Mr Gamble installed as Receiver to fill vacancy from Mr Chadwick’s death.
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Franklin Lodge
F J Mitchell
Henry Lempold Overserr
John
Beatty
W Gamble Gude
N Watt
Sam Nevinney
J C Moore
E Montgomery
Gamble
Chadwick
New Discovery Cures Obstinate Coughs Says State Commander
A letter from State Commander F W Stevens in Fianceln Nebar touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure after two days for two children’s obstinate coughs. It promises guaranteed relief and free trials at Clendenin’s drug store with regular sizes 60c and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fianceln Nebar
King
F W Stevens
Clendenin
Crack Death of a Horse Ends in Fines
Bob Blackwell and John Pearson faced fines of 10 dollars plus costs totaling 13 dollars and 15 cents after killing a horse by reckless driving yesterday afternoon. The case, settled with City Attorney Oakleaf and attorney W A Meese, may not close the matter. Many citizens urge prosecution under cruelty to animals and support for a Humane society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Blackwell
John Pearson
Costa
Squire Kerns
Oakleaf
W. A. Meese
Humane Society
Funereal Rites for Charles Peterson and Arthur Stephens
Gustaf Adolf church overflowed as Swedish Olive lodge honored Charles J. Peterson with a large attendance and floral tributes. A cottage procession to the cemetery followed the service conducted by Pastor M. J. Eggan. At the Stephens residence a large gathering mourned Arthur, with a quartet and scripture readings marking the child’s funeral and interment.
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Gustaf Adolf
Swedish Olive Lodge
Charles J. Peterson
M. J. Eggan
Odd Fellow Society
G. A. Stephens
Arthur
Ball
Messrs
Wiman builds a near finished iceboat at Malleable Iron Co
W D Wiman reports his new iceboat nearly complete at the Malleable Iron Co pattern room. The oak craft will be 18 feet long and 12 wide with double runners and hinged rollers to lift over lumps, aiming to prevent crevice jams and improve speed.
Struck Gehyser Drilling Near Sunny Hill
William Moore and his son, living about a mile west of Sunny Hill, struck a water vein while drilling a well with a four inch bit. After fifty five feet of digging, a thunder strike blew debris from the wall and a four inch water jet spouted overhead with white sand, indicating a St Peters sandstone vein. Moore seeks piping to complete the overflowing well on his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Sunny Hill
Peter
R Moore
Farewell Reception for Rev Theo Grandin at Swedish Baptist
After a prayer meeting at the Swedish Baptist church a farewell reception honored Rev Theo Grandin and family as they departed for Chicago. Grandin takes a position with the Swedish Baptist charity organ in the United States. Christ Lofquist led the program with speeches praising the retiring pastor. A letter from Rev Axel Wester of Cleveland said he will assume the church pastorate on Jan 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Baptist Church
Theo. Grandin
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
O'Meara Freed From Joliet Prison Returns to Davenport
Roger O'Meara once linked to Biddy McGee and noted for past notoriety was released after a three year term for horse theft. He was briefly jailed again for drunkenness and disorderly conduct before a police escort returned him to the city. I C B officers elected J O Ammerman president G A Watt vice president A H Sellmer secretary treasurer, and Nemo Elmatedt guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Meara
Roger O'Meara
Davenport
Biddy McGee
Joliet
1. C. B. Clus
J. O. Ammernan
G. A. Watt
Sec
Ond
A. H. Sellmer
Nemo Elmatedt
Rock Island Bridge Replacement Considered for Double Track
The Davenport Democrat reports that talks and measurements point to replacing the Rock Island Bridge with a new double track structure to handle growing traffic. Old piers would be reused. timing and official plans remain undecided as investigations resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wevensent
Trafig
Davenport Democrat
Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Grazy Jack haunts schools as he roams the streets
The Dispatch reports a dangerous man seen near the Hill East of Washington School and Grant School, described as heavyset with a red moustache and black coat, seen by several witnesses including Theo Effland the grocer, prompting police searches and warnings to call authorities if spotted. A separate South Moline school case is discussed, with district notes on tax levies, court decisions, and payments amid ongoing controversy and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School
Theo Effland
Atkinson Park
Effland
Grant School
Galva Candidate for Circuit Judge Born in LeRoy New York
Hon Hiram Bigelow of Galva a circuit judge candidate was born at LeRoy New York on February 23 1620 making him 66 next February He taught school at eighteen later clerked in a mercantile firm studied law moved west in 1864 admitted to the bar at Elkhorn Wisconsin in 1865 settled Galva in 1856 and has since practiced law He served as state's attorney for the Sixth district from 1860 to 1864 and is currently master in chancery of Henry County with a broad real estate titles practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Bigelow
Galva
LeRoy
N. Y
Elkhorn
Wis
Finas
Henry
Rock Island Counties
Henry County
Church Improves Basement for Social Meetings
Trustees of the Second Congregational Church decided at Monday night’s session to fit up the basement for social meetings and Sunday school classes. The basement will be floored ceiled and a partition placed. Work started that day and should be ready before Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Congregational Church
Granary Burned At Milan Farm Incendiary Suspected
A granary on the J. F. Bingman farm three miles southwest of Milan, storing about 400 bushels of oats, burned down at about 4 AM Friday. The fire is believed to be incendiary, causing substantial loss to the farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bingman
Milan
Kidney Ailment Cured by Hilectric Bitters
Irving resident Mr Fred Milter describes years of severe kidney pain and bladder issues. After trying many cures, he began Hilectric Bitters a year ago and found relief at once. The ad claims instant relief for kidney and liver troubles and offers 50 cent or large bottles at Clendenin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Milter
Irving, III
Clendenin
Branching Out Foundry Breaks Ground at Elevator Works
Ground is broken for a new foundry building at the Elevator works. Peter Kail of Barnard and Yeas's foundry has purchased an interest in the company and will oversee the new department. The boys are enjoying notable success and well deserve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kail
Barnard & Yeas’s Foundry
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Cure and Satisfaction
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Claims positive cures or no pay and notes price per box and local seller Wai Olendenin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Wai. Olendenin
Augustana Celebrates Gustavus Adolphus Birth with Concerts and Addresses
The Augustana college observance opened at 10 am with Swedish and American flags, portraits, and a program featuring Rev. P. J Sward, Prof. Griffith, Rev. Carl Evland, and Ludvig Holmes. The day included choral works, a poem, and sermons on Protestant liberty and Swedish history, with evening concerts and a Swedish-focused program planned.
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Europe
Gustavus Adolphus
Augustana College
Miss Munroe
Conservatory of Fine Art
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Todsey
Augustana Silver Cornet
P. J Sward
Omaha
Augustana Synod
Luther
Griffith
Carl A Evland
Chicago
Rome
Augustana
Lindblad
Ludvig Holmes
Burlington
Iowa
Lutzen
A J. Enatam
Breitentfeld
L.A Johnston
Delaware
Sward
Swedish colonization and Lutheran church history in Delaware noted
A historical talk traced Swedish chartered efforts to colonize the western world and the first Lutheran church in Wilmington on July 4 1699. It highlighted eight Swedish expeditions, later church ownership shifts, and a grand concert at the institution with a strong crowd and a sermon by Rev Dr Sward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Lutzen
Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Hall
Johnston
Jesperson
Luther
Sward
J. E.G
After Thirty-Seven Years in Moline Visit
D W Kimball of Holland New York returns after thirty seven years and revisits old ties in Moline. He recalls the changes since his youth and meets the late W Wheelock, once a neighbor on nearby farms.
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D. W. Kimball
Holland
N. Y
Moline
Mr. Kimball
W. Wheelock
Kimball
Wheelock
New York State
Mr. Wheelock
Davenport's Disgrace Critique of Mayor Vollmer’s Vice Licensing
Dr J P Crawford of Davenport criticizes Mayor Vollmer for licensing vice saying nullification of law breeds lawlessness and vice. The Dispatch warned against the scheme and Davenport neighbors are urged to heed the warning as similar troubles have sparked in Sioux City including Haddock’s murder and county robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenfort
J P Crawford
Davenport
Tribune
Vollmer
Sioux City
Haddock
Scott County
Miss Tillie Coleman Recovers From Ankle Dislocation
Miss Tillie Coleman of 826 Twelfth avenue dislocated her left ankle last August. Initially thought to be a simple caplain, the injury proved severe with torn outside ligaments. Dr. Morgan corrected the dislocation and she walked downtown last Saturday, reporting a good recovery and asking friends to know of her progress. Weaver Treason appeal dismissed by the appellate court at Ottawa Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Coleman
Twelfth Avenue
Caplain
Dr. Morgan
Miss Coleman
Weaver ‘Ve
Ottawa
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Blodgett
Northfield
Nec
Olive A. Goodwin
Calvary Baptist Church
All Drugs
Bad Boys
Sylvan Steel Works
Tamal
Knights of the Maccabees
Rock Island Bridge
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