Gas Tank Explosion Flares into Fire in Coal Valley Garage
A gas tank explosion at G A Stephens’ garage near Coal Valley ignited a blaze that destroyed the garage and three cars. Chauffeur Charis Holstein escaped with his family, losing personal effects worth about $1500, while insurance covers much of the loss. Fire departments fought the flames for hours as firefighters laid four hose lines amid northwest wind.
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Evyen Acres
Aimousine
Dames
Holstein
England
Seventh Street
Tenth Avenue
Sixth Street
Eighth Street
Eleventh Avenue
Pope-Hartford
Pope-Waverly
Thomsin Jeeat
Insurance Covers Rest After Loss Estimated at Five Thousand
In a note on the IS IGTAL Loss, a claim states that Sue Deephene's actual loss is estimated at $5000 with the remainder of the total figure being covered by insurance. The total loss is placed at $16,000.
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IGTAL
Sue Deephene
Firefighters Receive Refreshments After Control at Stephens Home
At 1 30 in the morning firefighters arrived at the Stephens residence and were served hot coffee and lunch after the blaze was brought under control at 11 50. Mr Stephens plans a future garage replacement with a more elaborate building.
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Stephens
Diamond Ring 10 Popular Captain Receives Reception
A reception honored the captain and 600 attendees in a Spirit of Fellowship event. Speeches highlighted camaraderie and inclusivity, leaving nonmembers impressed by the gathering’s warmth and purpose.
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Diamond Ring
Cordova Sled Ride Ends With Singers After Loss
About forty Cordova basketball enthusiasts accompanied the team to Albany. The Cordova players were beaten badly but the crowd enjoyed a fine sleigh ride home with singing continuing despite the defeat. A community box social raised over 345 for the event, while local happenings include births, moves, sales, and camp activities with proceeds supporting local causes.
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Cordova
Albany
Harty
Liosd Fisher
Mr Sexton
William Whiteside
Joslin
Oonnisness
Artie Handel
Dixon Ed Lindall
Whiteside
Henry
Pythian S
Frank Tives
Opera House
Rena
Laura Moody
J Ferguson
Tabitha
Grace Durbin
Laura Moods
Ma'ams
Sally Whitiside
Pin
Birdie Ferguson
Mia Dudley Lambert
Darius Cireen
Prof Riche
Sadie Cool Music
Sally Whiteside
From Roller Skates to the County Jail
Roy Stith of Rock Island dressed as a clown at a masquerade roller skating party at Rock Island rink stole a clown uniform valued at 24 dollars from a Dixon family member visiting the Family theatre. He was arrested, charged with larceny, and held to the grand jury on 500 dollars bond after a Moline hearing. Bates mob incident led to a 40 day jail term for attempted assault. Pembroke M C Gus Peter Girardt John Reybhen fined 5 dollars each for disturbing a room at the Arlington hotel.
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Annie Pryce
Tri-City
Albert Gregg
David Larson
Rock Island
Spangler
Sherrard
Fred Gregg Louis Rode
Anthony
Tolgho
van Hook
Fred Krapp
Nettie Krapp
Celie Murphy
Moline
Earl Hutchison
Chicago
Jean Simpson
Davenport
Margaret Pryce
Prof Lovins
Dallnege
Edna
Cam. McWhinnie
Sunny Hill
Isaac Batley
Rural
Batley
James Lees
Emil Carlson
Herman Nutz
Chas Brehme
Archie Hall
Billisville
Hall
Fred Hennings
Mr Simpson
Coal Valley Opera House
Robert Bollman
Bollman
Hampshire
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Hall
Harry Long
River Road
Guldentoph
Bell Weaver
Milan
Walter Weaver
Eastern Star
John W Johnson
Johnson
Saylor
Arid
I. Josephson Jewelry
Odd Fellows Order
Moline Lodge
Emil Johnann
Arthur Hedberg
Mr Stone
Order
Family Theatre
Gata
Roy Stith
Fifth Avenue
First Street
Rock Island Landing
Smith
Dixon Brothers
Finger of
Stuspiston
Rock Inland
Mr Clown
Winteid Bates
Dow Rallowly
Bates
Fourth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
John Pembroke
Gus Peter Girardt
John Reybhen
Arlington Hotel
Japanese to Build Three Warships a Year
Reports from Victoria British Columbia indicate Japan plans to expand its naval fleet by adding twenty one warships by 1917. The dispatch notes market remarks on hog and cattle receipts and prices alongside the naval news.
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Victoria
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Hillsdale Social Notes and Local Movements Highlight Week
Hillsdale residents note visits in Rock Island families and Watertown over the weekend. Mr and Mrs George Paseme cared for relatives, while Julia and other youths attend school near Maconih. Hattie Schuck’s death prompts funeral at Hillsdale Methodist. Wesley Hanna moves to town to work in the Whiteside store.
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Missy Cora ¢ Lapper
Rock Island
Noeholsen
Nieholsen
Oattenmediag School
Am Diven Thie Vpal
Saouths
Walliams
Bolsa
Wien
Dave Eaith
John Becht
Dra
Jostin
Halledale Saturdas
Julia
van Maconih
Robert McGreaar
Moundas
Oklahoma
Alex Ashdown
George Liphardt
Milan
Liphardt
Hattie Schuck
William Schuck
Morton
Hillsdale Methodist Church
Bethesda
Wesley Hanna
Joslin
Hanna
Wm. Whiteside
Local notices and social items from Rapid City district
The column records residents renting property to Mr Thombloon, farm moves near Hampton, and various family visits in Rock Island and Moline. It notes church entertainments, board parties, and social calls, with mentions of illness recovery, employment notes, and upcoming travel.
Eagerly Seeking Oth Ave Realty on Church Offer
Realty company continues talks offering 33550 a front foot for a Swedish Methodist church site and 25000 for the Schultz Building with a $27000 offer discussed.
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Woodlong Ruth Avenue
Real estate deals unfold on Fifth Avenue area bids
Reports indicate Jose Cilinan has become the buyer of the Fifth Avenue property between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets, with offers rising on nearby sites. Separate bids include $27,000 cash for the West Sixteenth Street parcel and a $4,200 sale of a corner lot, as development interests press for widening Fifth Avenue and related improvements.
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Fourth Avenue
Fourteenth
Hie Me Vetar
Hampton Township
Fifth Avenue
Chase
Kneberg
G Henry
Googe Wo Sohrbeck
T W Maher
Sixteenth
Etuirett Sostoys
Prize Lemon Grows Two Years Old Two Feet High
A remarkably heavy lemon seedling, two years old and two feet tall, bends its branch under weight. The fruit’s size and vigor surpass earlier famous examples, drawing attention as a potential record contender.
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Berne
De Winter 78 Grand Jury Hearing Held on Knife Attack
Charles De Winter who savagely attacked his wife with a large carving knife January 14 faced a preliminary hearing in Police Magistrate Guntafson's court. He was held to the grand jury in 7000 bond and jailed awaiting developments. The wife, initially thought gravely injured, has largely recovered and moves about the house.
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Charles de Winter
Guntafson
de Winter
Sasaina
Suethe
Agga
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