Old Friend Kills Mariner After Accusation of Ruining Home
John J. McCrillis shot three times at W. J. Gilfillan in Carthage Missouri after charging him with destroying his home. Gilfillan died at a neighbor’s home at about 5 o’clock. McCrillis, formerly a hardware merchant, also owned property and had moved from Moline to Los Angeles before settling in Carthage.
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John D. McCrillis
Mariner
Gilfillan
W. J. Gilfillan
Moline
Carthage
John J. McCrilkis
Golfillan
McCrillis
Gadoa
Conmersman
Callan
McCuillis
Chicago
Mio Garlhtlan
Ham
Molite
Los Angeles
Cal
Galnlian
Galtillans
Galtillan
Vno
Hemen- Wan
Gailtitlan
Woman Admits Guilt in Carthage Tragedy
Details from the Evening Dispatch recount the Fri day killing in Carthage Missouri. John McCrillis allegedly shot his old friend and neighbor after discovering letters signed by Calitlan on the wife. The McCrillis woman reportedly admitted faithfulness issues and that McCrillis pursued Galitlan for months before the fatal act.
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Carthage
John McCrillis
Neahbor
Woo
Galiitlan
Molinern
Calitlan
MeCrillis
Bey
Galfiliin
Los Angeles
Cali
Cafu
Metritus
Galthin
Startling funeral marked by gunshot near ceremony
Impressive funeral rites for W. Gilfillan, slain Friday, with Knights of Pythias pall-bearers and business leaders as honorary mourners. Episcopal ritual led by Rev. Blake. A gunshot echoed as the casket lowered, spurring the widow's cry. Remains may be moved to California.
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W. Gilfillan
Knights of Pythias
Episcopal Church
Blake
California
Dean Sold Pearl Buttons
A Port Byron Pearl Button Co. salesman named Dean was engaged to sell buttons. He shipped a draft to Moline which was returned with a note claiming the man is serving a term in Joliet penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Byron
Mystery in a Death From Monday Evening's Dispatch
A brief death notice reports a mystery surrounding a Monday evening dispatch and related events. The article hints at unresolved questions and ongoing police or investigative action.
Death of Mrs Henry Drost sparks coroner inquiry in Davenport
Mrs Henry Drost wife of a brother of Dan Drost died Saturday from a sudden bowels inflammation at her Davenport home. A postmortem was held and a coroner's jury was impaneled to determine the cause. The husband suspects malpractice by Drs Adams and Reed, but the jury found death due to natural causes. The piece recounts the Drost marriage and related court cases involving Miss Kate Drost and a separate injury suit.
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Henry Drost
Dan Drost
Davenport
Rock Island
Admins
Cora Emery Reed
Drost
Ueda
Vloetors
Fam
Reedlof Reeh
Cora Raners
Corenpers
Nover
Plessis
Asit
Hadipe
Davenport Democrat
Afis
Mira
Tower Court
Moran
Miss Drost
Marvel
Mazon
Aledo
William
Davis
Presbyterian Church
Democrat
Bulla Cough Syrup Ad Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr Bulla Cough Syrup for sore throat relief with a warning that neglect may lead to bronchitis. The remedy is advertised at 26 cents and emphasizes a quick cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Brit
Henry Bennett Plans Christmas Visit from Iowa City
Henry Bennett journeys to the city from Iowa City to spend Christmas. Neighbors note his arrival will brighten local holiday celebrations and he will stay through the festive season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bennett
Iowa City
Supervisors approve revenue reforms and jail cost cuts
The Rock Island county board trims sheriff Cralle’s pay by 25 percent and lowers board bills to 10 cents per meal, citing efficiency gaps. They also audit county offices, approve hospital rate adjustments, endorse Adams county revenue reforms, and plan acoustics upgrades for the circuit court with a $1200 balcony project as first option.
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Gealle
Supervisora Engle
Rock Tstina
Anurgeyne
Nadolasda
Davia
Molipe
Henton Davis
Comitters
Board of Supervisors
Guist
SiSsb
Treasury
Bsc
Sois
McNeeser
Fred
Metepar
Molmne
Bona Martens
Atu
Davis
Laintua Martens
Moline Publi Hospital
Norton
Carrigan
Bhinad
Engle
George
Rock Island County
Ilinois
Adams County
House
Senate
Public Expenditures Committee
Court House
Benton Davis
Committee
Augustana College Furlough Notices and Social Events
Saturday evening dispatch reports term close next Thursday for all departments at Augustana College. The board assigns exclusive use of English in morning devotions and restricts Dr Williamson's work to the collegiate department. Prof Bexell to direct mathematics in preparatory dept as summer normal considered. Preparatory to be renamed academic dept. Dozens of Handel Oratorio Society teachers enrolled. Missionary society to handle chapel program with Rev A Telleen preaching Christ the Light of the World. Chapel choir events and campus socials described. Lectures to begin in business dept after Christmas. Alumni moving to Luther Academy, Chicago, and Schlesinger & Maser offer positions. May lecture on Switzerland and climbing the Matterhorn by Eugene May delight crowds.
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Williamson
Bexell
Handel Oraltorio Soccicry
Augustana Forbin Misatdnary Noviety
A. Telleen
Despersas
Harper House
Adelphies
I. B. Peterson
Teheh
Luther Academy
Wahoo
Neb
Anna Shechant
Chicago
Katharyn Mbenan
Schlesinger & Maser
Eugene May
Will contest and probate actions for Sloan and Gial-Ingher estates
The will of Samuel Sloan of Buffalo Prairie probated Friday directs his surviving sons to surrender real estate and pay legacies to heirs of Eliza Jang Pehoe and Henry Sloan, with fixed bequests to several daughters. A separate probate of John N. Gial-Ingher of South Rock Island leaves all property to his niece Marydane Wopucherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sloan
Buffalo Prairie
Marcel
Thomas
Wao
Sloan
Eliza Jang Pehoe
Nui
Martha M.castle
Rebecca
Vernon
John NM. Gial- Ingher
South Roch Eatland
Marydane Wopucherty
South Rock Island
Free Kindergarten closes with singing and gifts of candy
The Free Kindergarten run by the kindergarten association held closing exercises yesterday afternoon. Children displayed work while a program of song and marches unfolded. Mrs. Frank Walker spoke on The Rim of the Kindergarten. Gifts of candy and popcorn delighted the youngsters as they departed with presents for their parents.
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Free
The
Kindergarten Association
Wry
Robbids
Frank Walker
T M. Nill
George D. Dunn
W. E.tolles
Rheumatism cure and health elixirs in old ad copy
An old advertisement fragment touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for rheumatism and acid in the blood, plus other products promising relief from nausea, headaches, and indigestion. It notes a local ice company worker Forewinkle injuring his wrist and back in a fall, with medical treatment by Dr. Dunn.
Mill Property Sold at Master's Sale in Wisconsin
The Keator Lumber Co. mill property in Neilsville, Wisconsin, was bid in at a master's sale for 20 500 to satisfy a mortgage of 15 889 held by the Rock Island National Bank. Thompson & Root acted as bidders and hold a judgment against the Keator Lumber Co. of about 25 000 arising from federal court litigation.
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Thompson & Root
Neilaville, Wis
Keator Lumber Co
Rock Island National Bank
Keator
Neilsville
Wis
Messrs
United States Supreme Court
C. TL. Deere
Merritt Starr
EC. Starr
James Oned
Grain-O Promises Sleep Rather Than Coffee Mockup
An old house ad extols Grain-O as a non stimulating beverage that nourishes and cheers, suitable for nervous persons and children, while comparing favorably to coffee. It promotes Grain-O as pure grain drink available at grocers, priced 15 and 25 cents.
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W.J. Gilfillan
P. Holmes
Ashland
Cora NeMenrRs
Uteas
Alan Ratief
Akie
Harn Tate
Dean
Augustana College
Pepe
Eter Forewinkle
Twin City Ice Co
Dunn
For¢winkle
the Keator Lumber CO
Polo Press
Polo
J. W. Clinton
William Clendenin
Whiteside County
Os. M. Peterson
Orson
Crendentn
Luard Avenue
Viseon
Newton Manufacturing & Chemical CO
William Street
New York
Jiay
Kever
Ely
ALY Brothers
Warran St
New York City
Humphreys
Nflvensa
New Y 'York
Mane
Lion
Carnation
IOC
Dunham
Minnesota
Kansas
R. Anderson
Fifteenth Street
Bargain Shoe Store
Congress
Dolly Bros
NEW York Weekly Tribune
National Family Newspaper
Moline Review- Dispatch
Moline, Illinois
Adkr
N.Y. Weekly Tribune
As and Agricultural Department
Moline Review-Dispatch
Moline, Ill
S.W. Odell’s
16Th St
Houston
Texail
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