Wileage Grants Two Franchises in Silvis
The Silvis village board granted two franchises Tuesday evening. Wain Howning earned the electric light and gas and power plant franchise for twenty five years with a future exchange in Silvis via East Moline. Central Union Telephone Co obtained permission to operate in Silvis and use Four free telephones from the East Moline exchange with rates as in the three cities. Sewage plans were discussed by H G Paddock. A banquet followed at the Metropolitan restaurant with remarks by W W Downing Thomas Walsh and Rev DD Mayhew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Co
Thawn Ing
Vlace
Silvis
East Moline
Thomas Brown
Moline Exchange
H G Paddock
Union Sanitary District
Watertown
Atte
Metropolitan Restaurat
Ho Downing
Thomas Walsh
DD Mayhew
Fragmented scribbles mix up bank robbery tale
The text blends stray phrases about a boy, a Teddy bear, and vague bank robbery talk. It mentions justice, geez or speech, and a cryptic scene of violence alongside unrelated musings. The readable parts do not form a clear news event or report.
Ganz motor car could aid Rock Island service in Silvis
The Ganz steam car, tested on Iowa’s Indianola branch, will arrive in Silvis for overhaul and testing. It may run between Silvis and three cities, but hills proved a problem. its future role remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvis
Ganz
Rock Island
Indianola
Iowa
Gunz
Chicago
Jolet
Rock Inland
Indonola
Bucktown Declares End Under Mulct Law Enforcement
In Davenport a famous institution on the north end faces closure as mulct law enforcement tightens. The scene depicts government reform pressures overtaking longstanding local practices in the Bucktown area.
Cordova Notes of Local Life and Community Happenings
Cordova residents report a packed Stockwell Opera House show by the 1 1 A home talent troupe from Albany with Tris making an impression. Douglas Runyon attends his aunt’s funeral. Shooing gallery closed during Mr McGraw’s visit. William Haynes on fur buying trip. trappers earn good prices. Sim Sallows visits from Rock Falls. Frank Zimmerman to be Cordova postmaster. Moody injures foot. Reeves recovering in Moline. Peter Hanson and family move to town. Mary Griswold returns from Dubuque. Shoppers buy in Moline. Mrs Stout laid to rest in Cordova cemetery. Classified ads promise results.
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Ordeva
Gua Sleppel
Princeton
Albany
Stockwell Opera House
Tris
Douglas Runyon
Clinton
McGraw
Fulton
William Haynes
Tubbs
St Louisa
Cordova
Sim Sallows
Rock Falls
Frank Zimmerman
Forsythe
Will Moody
Frank Reeves
Moline
James Robinson
Peter Hanson
Hanson
Stockwell
Brewster Place
Mary Griswold
Dubuque
Stout
Keller
Hannon Named Vice President of National Machinists
William Hannon of WM. Hanhong SN National is appointed vice president of the national Machinists Union after three years as business agent and organizer for District No 36. He travels to Washington for duties while Charles G. Beck succeeds him in Davenport district with W A. Johnstone elected for district No 38 and Albert P. Egan assisting on the Rock Island side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hannon
Machinists’ Union
Washington, D. C
Grand Lodge
A. McGillvray
Birmingham
Ala
Hughes
Los Angeles
Cal
Hannon
Charles G. Beck
Chicago
Whittaker
Davenport
W A. Johnstone
Iowa
Beck
Rock Island
Albert P Egan
Silvis
Hillsdale News and Visitors Highlight Busy Weekend
Hillsdale reports social visits from Rock Island and Galesburg as well as local events. Many residents travel to East St Louis, Vancouver, and Maryville while church activities include Christmas Eve programs and oyster supper plans. Smallpox and scarlet fever cases prompt quarantines as families cope with illnesses.
Clearing House Checks Being Retired by New Year
Clearing house checks are set to be retired by January 1 as banks push cash payments manufacturing payrolls shift currency usage. Moline banks expect a full return to cash once Chicago actions align, with several new savings accounts opening and deposit growth continuing as confidence returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Chicago
Rock Island Postoffice plans extend space for $100000improvement
Postmaster McDonald outlines tentative Rock Island postoffice expansion plans to double working space as crowding worsens with the upcoming Modern Woodman publication. The project envisions a 25 foot west addition on Second Avenue and a 38 by 40 foot one story southern extension from 35 feet back to the alley.
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McDonald
Rock Island Postoffice
Woodman
Second Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Hampton News Roundup Highlights Local Events and Postoffice Change
Hampton Iowa area brief with updates on a revival starting January 4 by Rev G W Broome Geneseo. post office shift to Oltmann Light store around January 1 and new postmaster to be J C Hawkins. local families visit relatives and a newborn son. quail hunting season near end. Christmas tree at Rapids City Sunday School. teachers and residents noted, plus a list of small town happenings.
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James Maxwell
Moline
Charmion
W L. Read
Geneseo
Evangelist Lyons
J. C. Hawkins
Walter Black
Oltmann & Light Store
Rapids
City
Leola Skinner
William Ziegler
Misa
Train yard payroll totals and a derailed engine incident
The Iowa division paid November wages totaling $14 636.90 through F. J. Ball in Silvis, with $8202 distributed to yards. In Silvis a switch engine 132 derailed at the turntable, damaging cab, sanddome, headlight and gear, bending a driving rod. the turntable was damaged but repaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sividiee
Iowa
Silvis
F. J. Ball
Dioney
Tmiex
Atlinbea
Thrown Into Snow by Cruel Husband in Divorce Suit
Mrs. Victorine Van Hulle charges Julius Van Hulle with extreme cruelty in a divorce filing. She alleges repeated choking blows and a December threat to shoot, with incidents from February through December and a threaten to shoot in front of neighbors. She seeks divorce custody of a 22 year old child and an injunction restraining interference with her and her dairy business.
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Victorine van Hulte
Julius van Hulte
Wade
Rock River
Moline
van Hulle
Free travel over Rock Island bridge resumes with passes required
Lieutenant Colonel Hobbs at Rock Island Arsenal issues order reopening the bridge and viaduct from Rock Island Arsenal to Rock Island and Moline. General traffic along Main Avenue is allowed only with passes, reversing prior permit rules while guards enforce compliance. December 18, 1907.
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Hobbs
Rock Island Arsenal
City of
Rock Island
Arsenal Island
Main Avenue
Davenport
Iowa
Moline
Vilragis
Arsenal
R. Island
John Lund
Hobie
Wwaring
Florth
Christmas Gift Drive Brings Joy to Moline Children
Post office letter carriers led a citywide effort that distributed warm clothing oranges candy and toys to about 200 needy children on Christmas Day in Moline. Mrs Rogerson of the Salvation Army oversaw deliveries with support from the parish and local merchants who donated goods and funds to maximize the impact for families facing hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Santa Claus
Clocks Stop at Exact Hour of Brother's Death
In Davenport Iowa at 2028 Harrison Street Mrs W R Benkert found two clocks stopped at the same hour as her brother died in Los Angeles California. The clocks halted about 4 30 p m that afternoon and telegram notified her of the death at that hour. The stopped clock in her mother's room Mrs D Robinson's home also ceased at the same moment. Mrs Benkert attended the funeral in Los Angeles yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
W R. Benkert
Davenport
Mrs. Benkett
Unclear fragmentary text on back pain and kidneys
Fragmentary notes discuss back ache and kidney concerns with mispelled phrases and uncertain remedies. It mentions Verna and a person named Ty, but the overall meaning and facts are unclear.
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Silvis Board
W. H. Downing
Central Union
East Mo
Line Exchange
Downing
Stvia
Goth
Suvis
Tewart
Berteauid
The
Mtr
Justice Brewers
Bin
Per
Ths
Teddy Bear Bastimere Ateneakty
Rock Island County
State Savings Bank & Trust
America
Neewe
Anawen
New Haukmoardt Wirld
Inter Ocean
Inter-Ocean
Associated Press
New York
New York World
da Iy
Moline Review-Dispatch
Sime
Summerset
Des Moines
Worochink
Hock Island
Europe
Germany
Bucktown
Hoeyse
Mulet Law Enforcement
Brdee Hightown
Hanhong
Buelnees Aasat
Washington
Hillsdale
C_ Brown
Ephraim Kempster
Ray Palmer
B. L. Hanson
Charles Mercer
Galesburg
Huston
Jakie Simpson
East St Louis
Sinclair
Mrs. Root
Erie
John Holmes James Adams
Asa Shaw
Joslin
Giles
Frank Tipsman
E. l. Markee
Charles Tanner
Alvin Frels
Rose Hill
Tom Coleway
Port Byron
Ethel Wiggins
Vistt
Maryville
Ray Wigging
Vancouver
William Wiggins
United States Army
Cuba
Roy Pearsall
D O Elster
North Dakota
Enterprise Aid Society
Fred Ashdown
New Years
Eve
Misa Viola Wreath
Baptist Sunday School
Enterprise Sunday School
Manon Walker
Alex Punhar
George Walker
Harry Fender
Elizabeth Walker
Canton
Ill
de Blois
John Hauberg
Hilladale
Brady
Hobenezer
Tom Cross
Frank Sheppard
Wm. Schonk
Hattie
Jessie Oiinn
Nebraska
George Wheelock
Frank Tinsman
Flora Johnson
Elmer Donahoo
Mildred Donahoo
Francis Cary
Go, OG. Dillin
Charlie Mercer
George Near
Erle
Freeels Cireuer
Bankszor City
Hampton
Amet Sane
Ame
Ee Lee Yo. Ie
Falk
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