McIntosh Captured After Davenport Machine Shop Theft
A Davenport man named McIntosh, suspected of twice burglarizing Louis Hanssen’s Davenport hardware store, was surprised disposing of machinists’ tools at Barnard & Leas works. Officer Water arrested him after a confrontation, and he was taken to Davenport to face further charges. Council notes cover water mains, private streets, an anti-sparrow gun ordinance, and paving plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucsuny
Evening Dispatch
Barnard & Leas’ Works
Louis Hanssen
Davenport
Durance
McIntosh
Les
Water of
Mo Wm
Bis Star
Kearney
Navanport
Anamosa
Blake
C J Cooper
Fourth Street
Third Avenue
Nelsorf
First Five-Inch Howitzer Carriage Mounted at Arsenal
The first five inch calibre siege gun carriage built at the Arsenal was mounted Wednesday. It stands six feet high to the gun axle and weighs 1,850 pounds with the gun at 8,650 pounds. The rifle bars span twelve feet and the breech weighs 200 pounds. The gun fires a five inch diameter projectile up to sixteen miles and is expected to destroy extensively. Twenty carriages are in production with six more finished for testing. The note calls for Tri Cities allies to advocate large appropriations to expand Arsenal work and possibly hire thousands locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altizena
Tri-Cities
Rock Island
Mapes Family Obituary and Local Notices
L Brown Mapes died at 7:80 am Friday at his Deere Row home after a 14 week illness. A Civil War veteran from Company GH, 19th Illinois, he lived in Moline since 1864 and married Mary McClemans in 1876. Funeral held Sunday at the First Congregational Church with Graham Post honors. Also brief notices of John H Johnson's death, Leonard Karl Peterson, and Carl Henry Raiach with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapes
L. Brown Mapeé
Deere Row
Pleasant Mount
Wayne County
Moline
Atlantic
Iowa
19Th Iinois Volunteer Infantry
Graham Post
Anna L. Dimock
Henry E
E. Anthony Mapes
First Congregational Church
Rev
T. B. Willson
Wwe
John H Johnson
Fourth Avenue
Mr. Johnson
Scaelborgs Lan
Sweden
America
Rock Island Road
Moline Wagon Co
Gustaf Adolph
M J Eggan
Peterson Leonard Karl
C E. Peterson
Eleventh Street
E. A. Hagetrom
Illinois
L. Brown Mapes
Willson
Miss Schupp
Mr. Thompson
Ball
Uc. H
BH. E. Wheelock
Theo. D. Wheelock
John Huey
Rancom
Mervin
Witherell
Milan
John Diedrich
Genenée
East Port Byron Resident Recalls Unfriendly Agent Encounter
Levi Filbert of East Port Byron reports a Wednesday afternoon break in by a free agent who refused a polite refusal to buy. The agent assaulted Filbert, who fired a pistol wounding the intruder slightly. The agent was arrested and later discharged by Justice Albrecht after a hearing. costs of the case were ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Loevi Filbert
Evening Dispatch
Louis Cosgrove
Fred. O’hara
Milledgeville
Leslie Reese
Levi Filbert
East Port Byron
Filbert
Albrecht
Miss Florence Magill Presents Brownies in Atlanta
After a successful Indiana season Miss Florence Magill traveled south after Thanksgiving and gave a Brownies entertainment show in Atlanta Georgia last night with a repeat planned. She is employed at a good salary and works for the Christian Endeavor and Epworth League. She reports a warm reception and plans to spend the winter in the south before returning home in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Florence Magill
Atlanta
Magill
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Dizie
Mobile
Ala
Schiller Lodge Elects Officers For Coming Year
Schiller Lodge No. 11 AOUW held its annual election selecting Master Workman Julius Staack Foreman Theodore Busch Overseer Peter Langbehn Recording secretary George Oldefest Financial secretary J C F Schenck Treasurer H Harme Inside watchman M Evers Outside watchman J Haman Trustee 18 months F Schroeder The slate covers the key lodge roles for the next 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiller Lodge
U. W
Julius Staack
Theodore Busch
Peter Langbehn
George Oldefest
J. C. F Schenck
H. Harme
Gwde
John Kappler
M. Evers
J. Haman
Taunstee
F. Schroeder
Officers Elected for Adah Chapter No 10
Adah Chapter No 10 of the Heat Star has elected officers for the ensuing term. Royal Matron Mrs J H Slaughter, Royal Patron J M Bussy, Royal Associate Matron Mrs J M Bussy, treasurer Mrs C Lambert, secretary Mrs Osne, warden Mrs C Card, sentinel Mrs Terry, Adair Mrs J L Jones, Ruth Mrs L Woods, Esther Mr M Walkup, Martha Mrs Barks, Freda J L Jones, chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah
Order of the Heat Star
Roea Oles
J. H. Slaughter
J.M Bussy
J M. Bussy
C. Lambert
Osne
C. Card
L. Woods
Ruth
L Green
Esther
M Walkup
Martha
Barks
Freda
J L Jones
Bennie, Not Ben Says Page To Senable In Washington
A Washington paper recounts a scene on the house floor where a young page greeted Senable with hello Ben. Cable smiled, set aside his cigar, and told the page to call him Bennie, signaling a light moment amid formal surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senable
Ben
A Haller Stricken After Magnet Therapy at Auditorium
Mrs A Haller suffered a severe sapopleptic attack after an magnetic treatment session with Dr Beal in the Auditorium building Monday evening. Dr Morgan attended her through the night and she was carried home by stretcher next morning in precarious condition with hope of eventual recovery. AID ASSOCIATION. Deere Co Employes Aid Association held its postponed annual meeting Saturday night reporting 410 members, $1148 benefits paid, average cost per member $1.75. Old officers reelected: Theodore Truxell president, Martin Kronboim vice president, O T Morey secretary, P C Simmon treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra A Haller
Beal
Morgan
Deere & Co
Theodore Truxell
Martin Kronboim
O. T. Morey
P. C. Simmon
Mink Narrowly Dismisses Chicken Thief in Farmyard
H. H. Einfeldt reports the loss of about twenty five chickens over a week while thirteen were killed Saturday night. A small neck wound identified the thief as a fat mink, which was ended by a gun when the shed floor was torn up by Einfeldt and his sons yesterday.
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H. H. Einfeldt
Monmouth Leads With Plow Co Personnel Changes
At Monmouth Charles BE White superintendent of the Weir Plow Co. was a Moline over Sunday. Frank L White accepted a foreman post in setting up department with a handsome salary raise. Leonard ite also secured a good office position. A former up the river faced losses as he could not sell or haul horses through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Charles BE. White
Weir Plow Co
Frank L. White
Leonard
Left and Right Hand Debate Captivates Port Byron
In Port Byron Prof. Conner and Rev. Newlands clash over whether being left or right handed is correct. They will hold a public debate in the village’s largest auditorium to settle the issue, drawing attention from locals and distant observers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlands
Port
Port Byron
The Grand Duke Tests Paris Pickpockets Trick
A grand duke and the French ambassador stage a pickpocket hoax at dinner. A staged thief feigns success but only steals props while the ambassador loses his own snuff box seal ring and later discovers he was robbed himself, prompting surprise and laughter.
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Paris
St Petersburg
Grand Duke
St’avery
Neno Bintt
Daring robberies puzzle Anderson Indiana police
A string of bold burglaries puzzles Anderson Indiana authorities. A note found at a furniture donor’s desk taunts sleep and wife, signs as New York Burglar, with pennies and a cigar. Six houses entered and money taken. police suspect a single audacious thief.
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Anderson
Ind
Jesupl Monoboff
Vyron
Seolakin
New York
Muncreff
Indianapolis
Bentinol
Street Car Collision Reported in Chicago
Mrs Bangleton recalls a Chicago street car crash where a passenger named Miss Wabash was thrown from her feet as cars appeared to collide at high speed. Her husband notes the cars seemed to travel very fast, possibly a hundred miles per hour.
Promising Salve Sells for Cents by Wm. Clendenin
An advertised salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price percent cents per box. Sold by Wm. Clendenin.
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Wm. Clendenin
Thief Stole Seminary Books Then Shipped Them Ahead
A senior at Augustana Theological Seminary, O. A. Carlson, was found to have hidden half the stolen books in his room at Rock Island and shipped many volumes to Galenburg to fund his studies. He was arrested in Rockford and will be prosecuted in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustana
Rookford
Augustana Seminary
O. A
Rook
Galenburg
Angnatana
Carlon
Carlagn
Theological Seminary
Judge Bookwalter to preside in Rock Island January term
The January term will open with Judge Ferdinand Bookwalter of Danville presiding in the Rock Island county circuit court. Juror panels listed include numerous residents from Andalusia Buffalo Prairie Black Bank Cordova Coal Valley Drury Edgington Hampton Moline Rock Island South Moline Zuma and more. The report also notes unrelated notices on catarrh cures and local society elections.
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Gienn
Gamble
Ferdinand Bookwalter
Danville
Rock Island County
Andalusia
John Walton
T W Simons
Buffalo Prairie
Valentine Vetter Black Bank
F Iimstrom
Ferrel Goble
John Biaser
B. C. Spence Bowling
James McCaw Cordova
William Cool
Coal Valley
William Meyer
G.T Molvaine Drury
Newton Hickets
Edgington
O. M. Sherwood Hampton
Henry Wendel Moline
Fred Nyquist
B. C Bergren
W. Irwin
Jaeline
R.C Weldon
E. L. Cook
Milton Nelson
C A. Miles
Henry Krone
8. L. Jones
Gus Ede
Rock Island
Charles Otto
Phil Hoffman
Fred Hass
Ffred Carlson
August Emstrom
William Doyle
C. J . Schreieer
L. Knocke
E. Lindel
Jr South Moline
Twinam King
Zuma
Frank Crompton
Jr - Se&cond
Diack Bank
Dixon
J.O. Johnson
Edwin Twombly
H. Coe
Drury
William Anson
Elmer Montgomery Hampton
August Gerhardt
John Altman, Jr
Emillie
John Kunkle
Moline
Fred Huntoon
As Carlson J E H. Brown
William Condo
Swab Borjkland
M F Edwards
Jacob Hanson
Nels Rosine
G. E Pratt
C W Gustafson Port Byron
Frank Luceit
Fickinger
F W Young
Phil Mitchell
George Simmons
Chris Dindinger
West End notes harbor of crime and tragedy in Rock Island
Frank McCaw and Ed Potter were held to the county court in 300 bonds each for stealing a hay press. Magnus Huber plans a white beer brewery at 3080 Fifth Avenue with a capacity of twenty barrels daily. Brower jailed on stabbing charge with a ten day postponement. Naomi Davis dies at 11 months from brain fever with funeral held. Robbery at German Lutheran church vestibule. A carriage accident near Brooks Crossing endangers riders. Hans Einfeldt dies after being struck by a falling timber at a carpenter shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCaw
Ed Potter
West Rock Island
Ofronit
Magnus Huber
I. Huber
Rook Island
Fifth Avenue
Rook Island Brewing Co
Frank Brower
Nob Bowers
Joseph Bush
Sears
Schroeder
Bush
Brower
Naomi
T. E. Davis
John Rinck
Edith Gordon
Whifiou
Boop
Bumit Bootol
German Lutheran Church
The
Union
Stuart Harper
Brooks’ Crossing
Hans Einfeldt
Matthiae Schnell
Einfeldt
Drs Qomeggs and
Eyater
Rock Inland Architects Drack and Kerns Form New Firm
The new Rock Inland architectural firm Drack & Kerns includes Leonard Drack and George Kerns. Drack trained at the Munich Polytechnic and has designed prominent residences and a warehouse, with projects for Moline Plow Co. and others. North Star Lodge No 48 AOUW names officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Inland
Leonard Drack
George Kerns
Drack
Germany
Colina Bros
Ellen Webber
Higgins
J. Gillmore
C. F. Hemenway
Moline
W W. Warner
Moline Plow Co
Remarkable Sale of Four Noted Remedies
Four advertised medicines reach remarkable sales. Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption cough and colds, Electric Bitters for liver stomach and kidneys, Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best in the world, Dr Kings New Life Pills a perfect pill. Guaranteed to do all claimed. Sold at Clendenin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Bette
Bucklen
Dr. Kings
Clendenin
Little girl bride dress from Harper's Bazar described
The favorite frock for a young bride is a pale pink silk gown with a thin white or pan over it. It features a high neck, puffed elbow sleeves, and a full skirt with wide hemming that drapes over a pink silk underskirt. Pink satin ribbons form bows and drape from shoulders to near the skirt’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Cliffon Colima
Americup
Letter From Rev Gunderman Praises Dr King’s New Discovery
Rev J Gunderman of Dimondale Michigan commends Dr King’s New Discovery after his wife suffered pneumonia and severe coughs. The testimonial notes rapid relief and urges use, citing strong personal results and a recommendation from the Dimondale pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Pinafore Delight Fills Moline as Home Talent Stars Shine
In Moline the Royal Navy themed Pinafore staged by a local company wowed an eager audience. Sir Joseph Porter and crew impressed while Ada Entrikin and Nellie Kadel drew strong applause for standout performances. The show featured a lively hornpipe, bold antics, and a finale that crowned the battalion’s entertaining effort with praise for Prof. Davies and the orchestra.
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Moline
Sir Joseph
Royal Navy
Second Battalion
Don Divo
Swanson
Rock Island
Little Buttercup
Mise Ethel Hoey
Ralph Racketraw
Wm. A. Potter
Capt. Corcoran
John H. Cooper
Josephine
Nellie Kadel
Joseph Porter
E.O B
William Butterworth
Buttercup
Corcoran
Ralph
Joseph
Mias Ada Entrikin
Dick Deadeye
Morris Wheelock
Little Butt
Deadeye
Mise Kennedy
Davies
Misa Winnie Crompton
Sir Joseph Porter
K C. B
Rwor
H. M
John E. Cooper
Ralph Rackstraw
William Potter
Bill Bobstay
R. Herbert Savage
Bob Becket
Emil Peterson
Tom Tucker Hidsh
Frank S. Daggett
Nellie Kade
Florence Kerns
Portsmouth
Etsel Huey
Rock Island Plans 1895 Street Paving Expansion
The Rock Island council outlines paving for 1895 including Twelfth Street from Fourth Avenue to the city limits and Elm Street from Fifth Avenue to Eighteenth Avenue. Alleys in the business district between Fifteenth and Twentieth streets and First and Fourth avenues will be paved. Seventh Avenue will be straightened and graded from Thirtieth Street to the Augstana College corner in anticipation of a 1896 paving. Also noted is the Moline Plow Company installing a large electric clock with sixty stations built by Holtzer Osbot Electric Co of Boston, requiring two watchmen to cover rounds hourly. Mrs. Wm. Timothy of Davenport seeks restoration of her former name Dott Morey and $600 monthly alimony after conflicts with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Twelfth Street
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Eighteenth Avenue
Fifteenth
Twentieth Streets
Fourth Avenues
Seventh Avenue
Thirtieth Street
Augustana College Corner
Thirty Eighth Street
Moline Plow Company
West
Holtzer Osbot Electric Co
Boston
Wm. Timothy
Davenport
Dott Morey
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Rome
STEEL
Tatnal
G.I. LaVeille
Moline High School
Clinton
Bis
Moline Arsoiation
Mondyvenin
Fred Alsterlund
Steve Buck
Phil Keene
Obaa Ray
T. D. Wheenie
I. M. V. Sanderson
H. Sage
Inkon
Raiach
Carl Henry
F. Raiach
Forty-fourth Street
Carl
Ratsach
V. A. Mennicke
German Lutheran Church of
Pram Ortued Atte
Cable and the Page
Ghee
Prof. Conner
Arnica Salva
Bookwalter
Rock Island Circuit Court
City OF
Toledo
Lucens County
Frank J Cheney
F J. Cheney
A. W Gleasson
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
All Druggista
John M. Isaacson
Eighteenth
W O Beato
Eastern Star
J. W. Mor
H. H. Parka
J.G. Beatty
Tressurer
O. F Anderson
Miasa Jenie Stidger
Anna L. Seiffert
Julia Schlotfelds
Bethany Mission
Bethany Mission Sunday School of
Stewartville
E. A. Blackman
Mr. Howard
H. 8. Blackman
Nettie Howard
Ed Fiedler
Ed Evans
Misa Dora Dillon
First Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Eurptiondsis
Mra McKeever
Priday Infernobn
Bertharog Hyde
West End
Drack & Kerns
North Star Lodge
M.W
John N. Oline
Axel Lysell
H. A. Samuelson
A. Ff. Granquist
J. A Johnson
Gust M Ford
Ernest Carlmark
Chris Swanson
J. P. Rouman
Emil Dalheim
I. N. Mie
Court House
W. P. Quayle
Britton
M. Schoonmaker
W. 8. Carey
Dr. Price
John Boyd Thacher
Washington, D. C
Price Baking Powder Company
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