Fight To The Finish Excerpt On Tax Case Settlement
Correspondent from South Moline objects to a published report on the Tax Insonation case. Boura Mott notes Mastery in Chancery Curtie questioned building purposes meaning and warned the injunction should go to a higher court. He cites a 8691.5808 three percent levy as illegal and argues the board had broad power to levy taxes for building, education, and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline
Boura Mott
sEorrors Disparon
Chancery
Curtie
Board of Education
Supreme Court
H R Govip
Close of the Bazar Ends as Winners Named at Midway
The Midway Bazar closed Saturday night with large attendance. Prize winners include Miss Lizzie Hibner for No 80 doll, Miss Tillie Eckberg for No 69 dinner set, Carl Himerman for No 69 plush rocker, and Charles Truxell for No 181 buggy. Auction of remaining goods set for Wednesday at 8. Naval Militia Second division wins flag. Ollie Flick named city’s most popular resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Hibner
Tillie Eckberg
Carl Himerman
Charles Truxell
Mise Ollie Flick
Birthday gatherings and local notices in Avon and Boston
Friends celebrate CJ Carleon’s 68th birthday southeast of the city with meals and gifts while John Condo marks his 44th birthday with card table and a social evening. Boston firm John Co nd o expands Avon factory to handle rising demand, praised for overtime efficiency and low prices in boot and shoe trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CJ Carleon
Carlaou
John Condo
Hester
Segur
Mersin
Mesdamesius Segur
Dave Young Ogram
JL. Hester
A M Dahl
J. B. Lewis Co
Boston
Avon
Mass
Wee
Boot and Shoe Reporter Co
Moving the earth in Moline as Gaylord levels bluffs
Reporter tours Moline with contractor L B Gaylord as thirty five teams and many workers reshape the landscape. Bluffs along Alday hill and near Twelfth avenue are cut down, a large tile drain laid, and about sixty thousand cubic yards moved to create level ground and buildable lots near the steel works and Candee Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord
Moline Real Estate
L. B. Gaylord
Moline
Hmita
Warner Rate
aveRerOl
Third Street
Twelfth Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Hemenway
Candee Grove
Gaylord Has Just Finished Putting Through Twenty-sixth Street
Andrew Anderson
Eleventh Avenue
Court-House Committee Heads Out On Inspection Tour
The eight member special building committee of the board of supervisors depart at 7 AM by Milwaukee road to inspect recently built courthouses. Accompanied by county and circuit clerks and an expert, they plan a four day circuit visiting Freeport Rockford Oregon Geneva Joliet Chicago La Porte Galesburg and Monmouth with possible extra stops. They hope to return by Saturday or adjust the schedule if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee Road
W. P. Quayle
J. G. Britton
F. M. Sinnet
T. M. Jenkins
F. A. Johnson
H. 8. Chase
James Hasson
Ida Grove Trials Gothenburg Liquor Regulation Plan
Ida Grove Iowa adopts Gothenburg system to regulate liquor sales led by prominent citizens who secured exclusive rights. Profits above a fixed percentage go to the town and the Young Men's Christian Association, with strict controls aimed at reducing evils of drinking. The plan treats liquor as a regulated, city supervised activity rather than a total ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Democrat
Ida Grove
Ida County
Iowa
Apoleo
Young Men’s Christian Association
Gothenburg
Mad Cat Attacks Teacher in Zuma and Sent to Pasteur Institute
A mad cat belonging to George C. Wake bit H. C. Quick, a Zuma school teacher, and scratched a Wake family member. The creature was killed with a smoothing iron. Quick seeks Pasteur Institute testing after Dr. Morgan's assessment suggests possible hydrophobia risk.
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H. C. Quick
Zuma
Pasteur Institute
George C. Wake
Pat Byron
Wake
Mr. Quick
Dr. Morgan
Paeteur Institute
Chicago
Christmas pageant joy at many city churches
The Little Tots Christmas celebrations lit Sweden Lutheran, Swedish ME, First Methodist, Second Congregational, and First Baptist churches. Children performed songs, dialogues, and recitations. gifts and candy were given. Miss George and Miss Hokinson led kindergarten programs with a year-end ceremony and a children’s tree.
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Joliet
N M_ Liljegren
Swan Olson
First Methodist Church
Hedry
Obenhouse
Second Congregational
Eta
Mia Smith
First Baptist Church
Atita
George and
Wokinson
Papita
Miss George
Miss Hokinson
First Congregational Church
Jesus
God
Edwin Tolles
Bessie Moss
Chickadee
Clara Holmbeck
Mamma
Willard Hill
Marguerite Merriman
Jack Frost
Stacey Hill
Jack Front
Hughes Albert Barnard
Pearl Livingston
Harry Good
Dolly
Helen Pope
Percy Avery
Santa
Gertrude McKinde
Sugar Plum Town
Hughes Alert Barnard
Bevoy
Alta Walker
Fargerie Thomas
Herriet Cooper
Walter
Bread Crista Alive
Skidmore
Saong
Jan Aus
Winsellie Anthony
Launge
Alan
Hard Times Hit Stores As Stock Runs Low
The text describes shortages in groceries and clothing during difficult times. It notes flour and canned goods remain while luxuries disappear. It mentions vigorous advertising by local merchants and a child friendly Syrup of Figs product. It also references Ezra Sand’s funeral and his return home with his family present.
Lincoln Camp Meeting Elects Abe Lincoln Lodge Officers
At Abe Lincoln camp No 153 M W A a small turnout elected George H McKinley as Vice President Bammel as Aide Gettemy as Warden and other officers including George Herbst and A E Penny. The session adjourned for an oyster supper despite only eight members present. A secretary’s harsh critique targets sugar policy and Cuba trade amid U S Spanish tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Lincoln
George H McKinley
Bammel Merk
Gettemy
George Herbst
Eiker
Albertson
L. Lewis Phyasevine
Drs. Sloan and Wessel
C S$ Albertson
Baby Teething Aid Promoted as Best Remedy
An advertisement touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhea for twenty five cents.
Wells Marshall Wedding at Stockham Park Evanston
The wedding of Olive Estelie Wells and Charles Stewart Marshall took place Monday at the bride’s parents home in Evanston. Rev J F Lobd officiated as guests and family noted in the event. The couple plans a southern wedding trip and will reside at 1642 Barry Avenue Cheaha after February 1.
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Wells Marshall
Tipu
Mirsiege
Olive Estelie Wells
Charles Stewart Marshall
William L. Wele
Stockham Park
Evanston
J F Loba
DPD
First Congregational Church
Marguerite Wells
Slater
Misa Constance Wells
Mise Nason
Maone
The Reserves Take Sharper Target Practice
The second division of Naval Militia posted better scores in Tuesday target practice than the Firsts. Individual Seconds totals ranged near 25 yards with noted shooters Peterson and Littler among others. Capt. Muench of Co F supervised the session and arranged a title contest with Lon Littler, who won the 100 yard event but declined a 200 yard challenge.
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Naval Militia
Muench
Co. F
Lon Littler
Littler
Des Moines District Court Case Involving Talbott and Levys
Mrs. Eugene Talbott sues M. Levy and Fred Levy of Rock Island in Des Moines district court to recover 1111 dollars 16 cents for liquor sold in violation of Iowa law. She alleges illegal saloon activity at Ottumwa during 1892 1894 and that she paid the Levys for liquor she resold unlawfully and now seeks a refund.
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Des Moines
Eugene Talbott
M. Levy
Fred Levy
Rock Island
Hqnor
Iowa
Talbott
Ottumwa
Beatt County Court Fines Disorderly House Offenders
Beatt County district court met briefly on Monday with Judge Waterman setting fines of 1000 dollars per disorderly house for Davenport offenders D Jacobsen John McPartland Wm Porter and Mrs May. Each was ordered to jail for 300 days unless the fines are paid before term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Beatt County
Waterman
Davenport
D. Jacobsen
John McPartland
Wm. Porter
May
Employes' Aid Association Surprises Secretary Morey With Gifts
A committee raised 40 to honor Charles T Morey, secretary of the Employes' Aid Association. They delivered a secretary’s desk chair and a silver ink stand at Deere & Co's office, with Theodore Truxell presenting the gifts as a token of goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eere & Co
Charles T Morey
Aid Association
Moray
Deere & Co
Morey
Theodore Truxell
Association
Tir. Morey
Stewartville Burglary Attempt Leaves Window Slat Damaged
Carl Base a Stewartville shoemaker notes a night burglary attempt with a cut window blind and a stubborn door lock. The intruder fled after an alarmed reaction. no loot recovered. The report also mentions Mrs Barbara Farber’s death by suicide at the Windsor hotel in Davenport following notes about dementia and family disputes. Funeral held for Mrs Farber’s daughter in Davenport.
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Carl Base
Stewartville
Barbara Farber
Windsor Hotel
Davenport
Aveach
Dietrich
Willam Pethabridge
Shealan Seaver
Mra
John Meteo
Geneseo
Farber
Pethabridge
F B Farber
Mrs. McGee
Svea Garde elects officers for new term
Svea Garde members named John Lindholm as President Axel Halmer as Vice President Gust Olson as Secretary P Mortensen as Financial Secretary John Halmar as Treasurer Edward Johnson and Gunt Lundstrom as Sergeants at Arms Hilding Ardabl and P Christopherson as Guards Obns Bodin Carl Haliman and H Johnson serve as Trustees Captain and gymnastics instructor is listed Henry Johnson The society plans a New Year festival at Mueller's ball Two members John Axen and Lindell have bought fruit land near Houston Texas and will move next week to occupy it
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Svea Garde
John Lindholm
Axel Halmer
Gust Olson
P Mortensen
John Halmar
Edward Johnson
Gunt Lundstrom
Hilding Ardabl
P. Christopherson
Obns
Bodin
Carl A Haliman
H Johnson
Fcs
Henry Johnson
Mueller’s Ball
John Axen
Lindell
Houston
Tex
Discovery Saves His Life At Beavereville Drugstore
Caillouette a Beavereville druggist endorses Dr King's New Discovery after influenza left a patient given up. The patient credits three bottles with a full recovery and notes the product’s value for homes and stores and offers a free trial at Wm Clendenin's drug store.
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Caillouette
Beavereville
Dr. King
la Grippe
Dr King
Wm.Clendenin
Tragedy at South Moline as Revolver Fatality Occurs
Mrs Lydia Pearsall handling a loaded revolver accidentally discharged, killing her 18 year old brother Esra Sand of Whiteside County who was visiting. Coroner’s jury absolves Pearsall of blame. funeral arrangements set as district mourns.
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Esra Sand
Whiteside County
Pesrnall
Stewartelle
George B Pearsall
South Moline
Mra Pearsall
Ezra Sand
Sharon
Lydia FE Pearsall
Mra Penuraall
Desperate F ellows on Rock Island Road Robbery Capture
Daring safe robbery at McClun Henderson Star in West Liberty Iowa ends with two burglars captured four miles from Moscow by West Liberty marshal after a staged escape on the C R I & P Omaha train. They looted 60 in silver and 860 in bills and fired on pursuing officers before abandoning a dynamite device. Authorities pursue and detain them, refusing to reveal names.
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Rock Island Road
Iowa
Union
McClun & Henderson Star
West Liberty
Aafe
Weat Liberty
Thomas Donahue
Rock Island
Davenport
Tleana Hia
Dasperadoesa
Donahue
Packenger
Vmizada
Moscow
Stock Island
Fire damages Deere barn injures hay and grain in Vernong-Sewall area
Two fires struck a Deere property this morning. The main blaze at midday confined to the barn’s second floor and left wing, destroying hay and grain while the roof and upper structure suffered damage. Insurance covered estimated losses between 3000 and 4000. A separate small fire in Charles Akers’ house was extinguished by Mrs Akers before firefighters arrived. A later blaze near Daubelhelen’s addition was also suppressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Welt
Twenty First Street
Seventh Avenue
Charles Akers
Twenty-first Street
Akers
Climate Summary of the Region in the 19th Century
The record shows January averages around 19 degrees across twenty three years, with 1880 the warmest at 87 and 1876 the coldest at 8. The historical high reached 62 on January 17, 1874 and the low dropped to 27 below zero on January 6, 1834. Precipitation averaged 171 inches, with a 7 inch longest 24 hour snowfall on January 12 1888. Northwest winds prevailed, peaking at 60 mph on New Year’s Day 1875.
Cure for Headache Promoted by Electric Bitters
Remedy claims to cure all forms of headache and chronic constipation by toning the bowels. Promotes a permanent cure and urged for a fair trial. Large bottle only 50 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
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Clendenin
Annual Rock Island County Farmers Institute Meeting at Carbon Cliff
The Carbon Cliff Institute hosted a large audience for the annual farmers gathering at the Methodist church. J G Osborn opened with an annual address, KR Letach discussed milk and butter economics, and W McCulloch spoke on beans as a field crop. County bonds for the courthouse were debated by Thos Campbell, advocating a 3 mill tax to retire debt and fund grounds and furnishings.
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Rock Island County Farmers’ Institute
Carbon Cliff
W.R. Carey
J. G. Osborn
KR. Letach
W. McCulloch
Black Hawk
Thos. Campbell
Campbell
Osborn Port Byron
Cobo
South Mone
Trentge
Fourrés Coe
William Letsch
L. Lambert
Mason lodge toastmasters and probate in Rural county
Proth Wridas Evening Dispatch reports a Mason lodge annual ball with De P L McKinnie as guest toastmaster from Chicago. Capt Morrin and E W Masterson entertained with guests. Mother Goose themes noted. Also probate of late James Alexander of Rural assigns estate to Dr J W Stewart for the Board of Foreign Missions with funds to be shared for Gospel work in China Japan and India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorie Lodge of Masons
Chicago
de P LL McKinnie
W. G. Morrin
E W Masterson
G. Washington
Morgan
James Alexander
Rural
J W Stewart
2Ook
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Mr Alexander
China
Japan
India
World’s Best Vest Salve for Skin Ailments Ad
The vest salve in the world for cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, eruptions and piles. It is guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents. For sale by Wm Clendenin.
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Wm Clendenin
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