Eccentric German Man Drops Dead in Moline Street
Charles P. Henpatler, an eccentric German resident of Moline for decades, died of heart failure after collapsing on Third Avenue near the European hotel. The inquest named heart failure as the cause. he had lived largely in poverty amid a once large furniture business and later losses, with family dispersed. His funeral will be held at the Eckard home in Rock Island, with Barrett chapter AOF & AM likely to conduct services.
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Dewend & Kuschmann's
Third Avenue
Charles PP. Henpatler
Moline
Thirck Avenue
Dewend & Kunschmann
Eckhart
T. Stanley
Simon Hirsch
J. P. Kerns
S. Trevor
John Geisberger
J. Swensson
James Pierson
CE Whiteside
POA
Merriman
Albert Johnson
European Hotel
Charles Biermann
Fifth Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Mr. Heagstler
Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co
Tievimann
Faropean
Biermann
Rhoneath
Rock Island
Harta & Johnsen
Vang
Chicago
Lise
Kinney
Eckard
Eckaard
Atengstler
Barrett Chapter
AOF & AM
Mrs Allen’s Gift to Associated Charities
Mrs. Allen sent a personal check for one hundred dollars to Mrs. Beors Makeever, aiding winter charitable work in response to the charity calls. The donation was warmly received and highly appreciated.
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The
Associated Charities
Pog. Allen
Be.ors
Charitves
Baptists Elect Church Officers In Annual Election
The consecration of the First Baptist church elected deacons J B L Noden and Chase, deaconess Mist 2, trustees A B Harrold and B W Paul, treasurer Norman Jamieson, clerk Esther Berglund. The annual meeting is set for December 28 with a supper for the men.
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First Baptist Church
J. BL Noden
BLS
Chase
Mist
Ifney
A.B. Harrold
W. Paul
Norman Jamieson
Esther Berglund
Third Term Hopes Fade as Mayor Faces Strong Opposition
Saturday's Evening Dispatch reports Mayor Svensson struggles to secure the people’s party nomination for a third term. Foes in MAVOMs resist his candidacy while others push candidates like C. A. Barnard and Dr. L. D. Dunn. Critics call him a one man mayor and accuse him of overreaching control of the council.
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Svensson
Mavoms
Wagners
Stewartville
People's Party
King
People’s
Em C. A. Barnard
Dr. L. D. Dunn
Swensson
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Promoted for Coughs
An advertisement urges every household to stock its medicine chest with Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as the first bottle, presenting it as nature's remedy for coughs and colds.
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Dr. Wood
Bondsmen settle losses from Stevens fraud scheme
H Bullen and E Wheelock pay 840 to insurers to cover losses caused by agent W Stevens while Hemenway Sloan also settle. Stevens bondsmen aim to recover sums. Col Reid sued for 590. Ten of fourteen companies settled. notes paid last year 1643.74. King Philip Red Men elect officers including Prophet Christison and Sachem Shalline.
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Messrs
H Wv. Bullen
E E Wheelock
WE. Stevens
Hemenway
Sloan
Reid
H. J. Bullen
EB. E. Wheelock
W. EB. Stevens
Mr. Bullen
S. W. Wheelock
Stevens
Messia
Col D. O. Reid
Phoenix Co
Hartford
Election of Officers and Committees in Abe Lincoln Camp and Moline groups
The Evening Dispatch lists officers elected for Abe Lincoln Camp leaders and officers across multiple organizations including the Iveq Male chorus and the Moline Ice company. It records presidents secretaries treasurers directors and delegates along with dates and names such as Carl Gustus, C Carlson, George A. Darling and Swan Tropp. It notes the annual meeting results and membership counts.
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Vo Gustafson
HE Rohiman
Carl A. Hullmeh
Carl Gustus
OS Carlstedt Sabranan Cow
Ow, Josephson
Gustus
C Carlson
Carlstedt
George A. Darling
Kinsley Mack
J. W. Attkinson
Swan Tropp
J. C. Campbell
Moline Ice
Concor-dia Germanic Turnverein elects officers for year end
Annual meeting held last evening elected Oscar Lohmann as First Speaker Rudolph Wichert as Second Speaker George Tiedemann as First Turnwart Ed Swanson as Second Turnwart Adolf Berger as Recording Secretary John J L Mueller as Corresponding Secretary August Rauff as Langwardt John Jasper as Collector Wim Dohrn as Custodian and Wm Carstens as Trustee for 18 months Net profits from a recent fair预计 up to 3200. hall cost 6400 with heating. Winter events listed include Damenverein dance December 25 Children’s day December 25 and 28 January 28 Annual masque ball December 25 Children’s masque ball March 25 and Exhibition of turnings.
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Concordia-Germanicsturnverein
Oscar Lohmann
Rudolph Wichert
George Tiedemann
Turnwardt
Ed. Swanson
Adolf Berger
John JL. Mueller
Langwardt
August Rauff
John Jasper
Wim
Dohrn
Carstens
Sick Benefit Society
Turner
Turners
Bet
Dee
Antiuad Dange
Startzmann versus Wollanes jury fails to reach verdict
The Mt Carroll jury could not agree in the Startzmann v Wollanes case. The suit began Wednesday before Judge Baume with damages raised from 3000 to 15000. Attorneys Renner Smith of Mt Carroll C C McMahon of Fulton and Judge J G Johnson of Peabody appeared for plaintiffs while Hon William Jackson of Rock Island and George Bansall of Fulton represented Maj Hawes. The trial lasted until Saturday noon with the jury out nearly two days.
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Startzmann
State Assessor Treatise Reduces Need for Meeting
The state auditor declares no statewide gathering of assessors is needed. He has prepared a treatise on the new assessment laws, now in print. Once finished, the book will go to county clerks to distribute to local assessors.
Horn Out on Parole From Illinois Prison
Ferdinand Horn cigarmaker released on a year’s parole after serving 11 months 5 days of an indeterminate term for forging Dr. J Stewart’s name on a note. He returned home to Moline as the pardon board weighs clemency following community petitions and his claimed conversion.
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Horn
Ferdinand Horn
J. Stewart
State Pardoning Board
Joliet
Moline
Congress Under Way First Steps Toward New Organization
Representatives from nearly all city labor groups met at Library hall to form a local trades and labor assembly, likely named the Marine Trades and Labor Assembly. A three-member committee will draft a constitution and by-laws and report December 20, aiming to have the body operating by year’s start. The assembly, independent of the Tri-City Labor Congress, will meet twice monthly and may collaborate with the Business Men's association on local matters.
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Library Hall
Trades and Labor Assembly
Iabor
Charlie Benéit
Anderson
The
Grinders and Polishers’ ‘Union
Congress
Marine Trades and Labor Assembly
Three Cites
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Tri
Moline Trades Assembly
Tri-City Congress
Tri-Citys
Trades Assembly
Business Men's Association
Grain-O Offers Coffee Substitution for All
A new preparation called Grain-O made from pure grains is now sold in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It suits delicate stomachs and closely mimics coffee in taste. It costs 15 or 25 cents per package and is safe for children to drink.
Vicious Fight Ends With Wounding In Davenport
Friday evening dispatch reports a deadly street fight on Front and Rock Island streets in Davenport. Bob Inman allegedly drew a knife during a confrontation among tenderloin district hangers-on, slashing near Hammerley’s jugular and leaving one man hospitalized in critical condition at St Luke's.
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Zap? Wammerly
Rock Island
Davenport
Bob Inman
Tenderloin
Inman
Hammerley
St. Luke's Hospital
Grain-O: a coffee substitute from pure grains
Grain-O offers a non stimulating alternative to coffee that aids sleep. It is described as nourishing and comforting, suitable for nervous, young people and children. Available in 15 and 25 cent packages from grocers.
Gypsy fortune trick ends with missing bill recovered
Gus Miller, a Barstow youth, met a Russian gypsy near Moline who promised fortune telling for ten cents but required a five dollar bill under his foot. She performed a charm, stole the bill, and fled. she was later arrested and the bill recovered.
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Bill
Evening Dispatch
Gus Miller
Barstow
Moline
Tri-Ckies
Miller
Gypsy band fined and ordered out of town after cons with fortune telling
A gypsy woman fined 5.90 and discharged on the condition she and her band leave town after attempting to swindle Gus Miller and others. A barber also faced a dollar theft by a fortune teller. Lt Hunt reported prowlers near a river road residence, linked to the same gypsy group said to be encamped east of town. Authorities will intensify efforts to expel the gang of about twenty five including women and children.
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Gus Miller
Jouth
Francis W Hunt
River Road
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