Collision injures passengers as trams clash at city street
A westbound Red Line tripper car struck the rear of a Blue Line car near Fifth Avenue and Twenty Eighth Street. Several passengers were hospitalized, including Benesh and Baker at St Anthony's. Heuck remains in care. The peddler's wagon and cars suffered damage as investigators seek fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesaday
Daily Dispatch
Redne
Blue One
Fifth Avenue
Peter Swanson
Aoute
Heurk
Baker
Klessen
Kroddewig
Dye
Hee
Heuck
Benesh
St. Anthony's Hospital
Mgg
Blue Line
R Kennedy
Moline Veterinary Infirmary
Swanson
Ierely
Ot Kennedy
Las A
Sechler Officials Reelecteed At Annual Stockholders Meeting
At the TM Sechler Implement and Carriage Co annual meeting in Sechler, stockholders reelected the board: Architer Woline Moon, St tents FO Raltrands Cbreage, A LL Maddy Wood, Stowe, Galinora. Drotas Mo Sechter Mo line named president. Meron St Tanusin as secretary, Mektvaine as treasurer, Stowe as assistant secretary and Tavis as general manager. The firm reported a prosperous year with steady production and a name change from Sechler Carthage Co to Sechner Implement and Carriage Co alongside continued operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TM Sechler
TM Architer
Maddy Wood
Phaven
Stowe
FOS Galinora
Sechler Carthage Co
Sechner Implement and Carriage Co
Rmiat
Intier Expressen
Vayity
Truck Hit by Train With Usual Result
Report of a near miss at the Rock Island depot in Moline as an eastbound extra freight passed while passenger train No 19 westbound was preparing to depart. A Rock Island baggage truck was burned. no deaths or injuries listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrednesday
Dalivy
Steenth
Rock Island Road
Moline
Rock Island Depot
No 19
Watform
Chepeage Ineam
Obituary for Gunnett Johnson of Deere & Co in Sweden Roots
Gunnett Johnson longtime Deere & Co Wood department employee for twenty years died after a weeklong illness Wednesday afternoon. Born in Sweden he immigrated to America and settled where he worked for Deere then the City for years. Survived by wife died ten years ago three children John A Peterson Mrs Chan Goodmanson and Johoson, four grandchildren, two sisters and brothers in Sweden. A Swedish Lutheran church member he lies in state at home then funeral at St Marys Cemetery with private rites at a local church beside remaining relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnett Johnson
Deere & Co
Sweden
Ft Ike
America
Tnsekefthing
Mere Toetnkens
Mie
John A
Peternon
Vrs
Chan Goodmanson
T 64
Johoson
Ailaof
Leatvern
Natera
Cate Brathee
Miars
Mold
Cloades de Creth
Barth Street
Belgien
Heleno Sethene
Vinean
St Mary Os Cotetery
Marriage Licenses and Where Listed in Davenport Area
A long list of marriage license pairs and applicants appears, including Carl Peters and Tada a Tlefficin Beth, Harry Fo Itilen and Moertle Hare Mann, John Harmer and Atrameta Nerme, and many others from Davenport and nearby towns. The article also notes a following list of letters remaining at the Moline post office for the week ending Pier 22 with numerous names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peters
Tadaa Tlefficin Beth
Davenport
Harry Fo Itilen
Moertle Haremann
Berhoof Muneatine
John Harmer
South Rocksland
Atrameta d Nerme
Rock Island Teachers Get Pay Increase
The Rock Island board of education approved a $6 per month raise for all grade teachers effective December 1. A full salary revision is planned next fall, with debates on term length and grade course structures in Davenport and Moline influencing Rock Island’s eight year ten month plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daker Malrice
St Anthony's
Hosttal Riigg
G A. Beft
Fhievck
Burt
St Anthony
Heegan Otto
Ronppewig Hoy
Roch Island
Koddewig
Davenport
Daily Dispatch
Rock Island
Board of Education
Moline
Silvis Plans At Cost For Spring Street Paving
Silvis village trustees vote to pave First avenue from First to Sixteenth street at an estimated $60,000. The project will start in spring after connecting with East Moline pavement at Warners crossing. An amendment to the water rate ordinance tightens collection of water taxes, making delinquent amounts treated as state and county taxes with penalties. A nuisance abatement and health measures are ordered for diphtheria cases and prevention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvis Board of Trustees
First Avenue
First
Sixteenth Street
Warners Crossing
Teds
First Street
Moline
Crowder
Tenth Street
Incandescent Lamp Company
Moline Linois
Moline Incandescent Lamp Company
Ofice
H W Cooper
2D Street
Nm- Nois
Johnm
Clark
Lary Wile
Whitsett to Draw Plans for 190000 City Hall
The Moline city council accepted drawings by architect Whitsett for a new City Hall fronting Sixteenth Street. The building, 100 by 80 feet with a brick and stone front, will include a concrete basement, ornamental brick upper walls, and a stone trim. Construction may start by April 1 after bids by March 1, with an estimated total cost around 190000 and a separate rear jail building planned for 97000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H W. Whitaitt
A C Stouffer
Mr Whitsitt
Moline Lust Spring
Whitsitt
Alder Men and Thy
Sixteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Henrys Eckland
Pittsburg
Dermott
Whitsir
Fekland
Silvis Schools Closed for Diphtheria Epidemic
President Cowles called a special Silvis school board meeting as diphtheria cases rise. Schools and all buildings to be fumigated until Jan 3. Miss Millen hired as Valley School teacher to fill vacant post after Miss Fields departure. Health authorities extend closure to churches and social gatherings with children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowles
Silvis Board of Education
Chapman
Miss Millen
Moline
Miss Fields
Httle
Missing Tea Co. Agent and Family Feared Absent
Davenport officials report George Forster a Grand Union Tea Co. representative vanished with his wife and two daughters and $100 of company funds. Forster, an English born Rock Island resident, was last seen driving the company rig in Moline before leaving town. speculation links his departure to a Liverpool journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Forster
Tea Co
Grand Union Tea Co
Davenport
Mississippi River
Forster
Tea Concern
Liverpool
Second
Avenua
Rock Island
Tea Company
Moline
Silvis
Watertown
Fram
Joe Donald Haver
Ea Companys
Cordova News Highlights Local Happenings and School Progress
Cordova reports visitors Will Trent and family from Boughton wintering in town. Wilbur Brunner runs the railroad crossing lunch counter after buying from Mrs Philleo. Mr and Mrs Sidlinger injured in a runaway last Friday when their team bolted at an auto. Christmas weddings loom as cards go out. Farmers haul wood. ice stands eight inches thick. High school notes praise Miss Orr and new science lab, with improved curriculum and weeks of classwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Cordova
Miss Orr
Board of Education
Daring holdup at Second Ave and Thirteenth St targets Vernie Ravil
Vernie Ravil, a waiter at the New Harper cafe in Rock Island, was attacked by two men near 313 Thirteenth Street. They took $165 and about 100 green cigarette coupons by mistake misreading the coupons as money. Ravil was severely injured and confined to bed yesterday. This marks a second holdup at the corner within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Ravil
New Harper
Rock Island
Thirteenth Street
Second Avenue
Ravil
Tender Cash Gift for Firemen Reward in Time of Fire
John Mauthe treasurer of the Fireman's Aid association received a $50 check from Mr and Mrs C A Barnard as a Christmas gift for the firemen who fought a house blaze on October 14. The Barnards also sent a card thanking the firemen for their splendid work and wishing them merry Christmas and a happy new year. The firemen hold a substantial sum in their benefit coffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mauthe
Fireman's Aid Association
C A Barnard
Barnard
Executors demand 60000 damages in four suits
Four suits filed in circuit court by the executors of Philemon Mitchell seek 360000 in damages split as four claims of 15000 each. Alleged are dispossession of land at Sixteenth street and First avenue and railway traction over estate land north of that tract. Kenworthy and Nelson are attorneys in the matters. Carl Nelson sues for 10000 injury from a Velle Motor Vehicle Plant accident on April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Road
Burlington Road
Philemon Mitchell
Mitchell
Sixteenth Street
First Avenue
Kenworthvs
Phil Mitchell
William C Wadsworth
Mary B. Wadsworth
Carl Nelson
Velle
Monmouth College Student Visits Home for Holiday
Miss Helen Story arrives yesterday from Monmouth to spend a holiday with her parents and friends at the Story home. Mr and Mrs Russel Story of Monmouth, a former college teacher, are expected Saturday for the holiday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Story
Monmouth
Monmouth College
Russel Story
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Line
Beneseh Andrew
St Anthony 8 Hospital
Peddler
Sechler
TM Meron
Tanusin
MM Stowe
Moline Appietant
WJ Tavis Moline
Fletcher
Alta
Laa
Rock Island Road Depot
Lageage
Mary de Clerk
Wolroste
Beth
Hock
Harry
Benek
Kellser
Cora
Aresen
Fargington
Sarah Te Oeers
Buffalo Prairie
Joseph Oo Sehmiers
Allie Meinder
Frink S Venwich
Revooldsa
Paitin Covet
Atdalasda
Tasnartoet
Warne Patoe
Mates
Malin
Edwin Palmer
Hilda Lumberg
Tba
Atte Doe
Lotion
Strath Oof
Vitese Atte and
Lucy M Tstafford
Milan
Anders
Andernot
Maria Bhote
Prashik
Konatelle Betx
Hhaln
Bos
Hanhkla
Riy
Vacata
Fred Kar
Miss Anna
Npantheedd Zoot
Moco Reont FF Metal Ad Ato
Atuyy
Mire
Alen Miller Tree Moran Ft OB
Vokadasth
Gabon
M Norting Walter
Neteet
Fred Olven
Olg Nm
Richard
Petersar San Merce Joseph Sandhgot
Mra
Shiffle Eleres Suohers
John Srmath
John Suit
Wonaire Padu
Weool
Rock Island Board
Village Board of Trustees
Jalil
East Voline
Hanececk
NoTicl
Rock River Traction Companys
Geneseo Ti Notin
Wiliam Harbaugh
Ascretary
Eng
C. A. Barnard
Velle Company
Pepsy
Philadelphia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!