Alfred Bergen Delights in German Lied Theme Lecture
A critic’s lecture praised Alfred Bergen's rendering of a German lied as among the most dramatic and artistic ever heard. The vocal performance was noted for its imagination and poetic insight, rivaling eminent tenors and enhancing the program’s beauty through expressive legato and emotional scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menti Mr Bergen
David Bispham
Wullner Hut Whitewullner
Alfred Berendes
Goire
Sheriff Invited to Attend Hanging in Back Bay
A local notice states the sheriff is invited to be present at a hanging event in Back Bay. The brief records the official role and the public ceremony context without graphic detail.
Foot Crushed Under Heavy Lump of Coal
A fragmentary note reports a work accident where a worker’s foot was crushed by a heavy lump of coal. Details are incomplete but indicate a traumatic injury at a mine or coal yard. The garbled text mentions names or initials and a possible witness or officious note.
Marriage Licenses Noted From Philadelphia Record
Local Philadelphia Record item lists multiple individuals in connections to marriage licenses. Names include Roberta and Anthony Heed, Mette Aes, and others from Rock Island Moline Davenport and nearby towns. The passage records license grants amid a blurred OCR with several corrupted names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arid Anthan
Roberta
Saffe
Flivatiett
Verna
Eden Furner
Foktu
Earet Ath
Motive Circle
Baker
Moline
Mins
Bas Marte McGonnel
Rock
Sland
Milton
Miss Altea
Ihensor
Rock Island
Clitton
Real Estate Transfers From Local Property Listings
A reader summary of real estate transfers lists numerous parcels, owners, and dollar figures. Names include Rock, Mary, Coleman, Braston, Willard, and others with transfers across multiple properties and street additions. The document records deed actions, trusts, and parcels valued from tens to thousands of dollars, reflecting a wide scope of property movements.
Disappearance after loan tied to West End saloon case
A missing person case centers on Rene Deutsch who vanished after securing a $790 loan from a West End saloonkeeper. Police note Deutsch was last seen in the Farmers Flame saloon area between Tenth and Eleventh streets, with his friends reporting his absence and a possible foul play scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Swedish Magician Nordstrom Hedman Engaged for Wednesday
Robert Nordstrom and C G Hedman, a Swedish duo, are booked for a Wednesday engagement at the Moline theater. Nordstrom, hailed as Sweden’s foremost magician, has entertained royals and drew large crowds in Sweden and across the United States, while Hedman, a peasant comedian, complements the act. the pair have a history of popular performances and numerous reengagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nordstrom
C G Hedman
la Karien
Swedih
Lada Kuie
Chicago
Nir Nordstrom
van Sweden
Oscars Chamberlain
Omagestis
Ada Kalle
Hedman
Telegraphic Markets Report Mixed Old-Line Stocks and Commodities
The column lists a jumble of today’s market quotes and stock listings including steel, railroad, and coal issues. Notable items reference American and Canadian firms, with figures for prices and percent changes, all amid a broad overview of exchanges and commodity receipts.
Swedish Methodist church board backs Tyrrell site sale proposal
The church board recommends selling its 16th Street and Fifth Avenue property as soon as a satisfactory offer is received and urges the congregation to acquire the Tyrrell property at 13th Street and 12th Avenue to build a new church.
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Board
13Th St
12Th Ave
Swedish Methodist Church
Fifth Avenue
Tyrrell
Thirteenth Street
Twelfth Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Four Typhoid Fever Cases Reported in Rock Island
Four cases of typhoid fever have been reported by physicians to the health commissioner in Rock Island though some fear an epidemic. Health Commissioner Mueller doubts water from the river is the main cause and says street sanitation may be to blame. He will send river water and well water samples to Urbana for testing at the university laboratory. Residents are urged to boil water or use artesian water as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Mueller
Urbana
University Laboratory
Child's hand mangled by corn sheller disaster
Four year old Fred Christopher, son of Mr and Mrs Olof Christopher, was badly injured when his hand caught in a corn sheller near Rock River. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon while he watched his grandfather shell corn, injuring his ring and little fingers and part of the palm. Dr Sloan attended and attempted to save the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olof Christopher
Rock River
Jan
Dr . Sloan
H E Fields
Cedar Rapida
Rock Island
Silvis
C A. Hansen
Arp
Saloonkeeper Charged With Selling Liquor to Inebriates
States Attorney J. M Magill filed information in county court charging John Martin a saloonkeeper of Silvis with selling liquor to Inebriates. Martin was served notice to appear before the judge to answer the charge. His bail was set at $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M Magill
John Martin
Silvis
Martin
Reinterment Planned for Skeletons Found in Rock Island
Coroner Jonny Rose decides no inquest is needed into two unknown skeletons found near Milwaukee tracks at Fortieth Street Rock Island. Bones to be reburied at the discovery site. He estimates the remains date back about ten years and suggests they possibly resulted from fights among transients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Fortieth Street
Rock Island
Deposit Left by Man Driven from Home Over Filthy Conditions
William Buchanan senior, father of William Buchanan junior who died, passed away Friday at a city hospital. The senior, over 60, lived with his son at 34th Kat t road avenue and was ordered from the home due to unsanitary conditions. He left more than 200 in a local bank but refused burial contributions. Odd Fellows paid funeral costs.
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Illiam
Buchanan
William Buchanan Jr
Katt Road
Odd Fellows
Copenhagen Snuff Ad Sparks College Synod Protest
A three column Augustana advertisement for Copenhagen snuff by the American Snuff Co. prompts protests from Concordia society and college abstainers. The Book Concern details a contract for eight weeks and ongoing opposition from synod members, with actions to seek removal while the ad remains running.
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Augustana
Augustana Synod
Copenhagen
American Snuff Company of
New York
Concordia Society
Seminarian Organization
O Purn
FE Holmer
Seminariaws
Rock River Traction Co. Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders of The Rock River Traction Co. of Geneseo Illinois that a special meeting will be held at the corporation offices in Geneseo on Monday March 14 1910 at 10 o clock am. All business may be brought before the meeting as provided by Illinois law. Hugh W Cole president William Harbaugh assistant secretary.
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Rock River Traction Co
Geneseo
Henry County
Ilinois
Hugh W Cole
Belgian jailed in fatal Rock Island row
Gotelore a Belgian resident of Rock Island is charged with manslaughter in the death of Leonin Van Hecke after a January 31 saloon fight. Van Hecke reportedly attacked first. witnesses say Gotelore knocked him down and kicked him after beer glasses were thrown. Coroner's jury returned the verdict and Detroit arrest followed with sheriff officials planning transport to answer the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotelore
Rock Island
Leonin van Hecke
Quielore
Ixtroit
Sherif Kittilsen
van Hecke
St. Anthony's Hospital
Gate
Minstrels Choral Adds Members and Plans Show
30 Voices in Svea Male Chorus gain passive members Lawrence Larson and G Londberg at Saturday night meeting. Program featured vocal solo by Alb in Anderson and readings by G Londberg. Chorus advances minstrel show prep with 30 to 45 voices. leader A E Nelson praises progress. Fire damages C A Tuttle residence at 314 Forty fifth Street Rock Island around 3 pm. estimated loss $500 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Larson
G_ Landberg
Svea
Albin Anderson
GU Londberg
Erick Larson
C G. Carlson
F A. Johnson
John A Anderson
C H Elmer
G Londberg
Svens
A. E. Nelson
C A Tuttle
Forty Fifth Street
Rock Island
Central
No 3
Administratrix Sale of Real Estate in Rock Island
Public notice announces Mary J McKee administratrix of Patrick McKee's estate will sell by public vendue on February 26, 1910 at 2 pm at the Rock Island court house east door. Lands include portions of sections 29 and 20, township 17N range 1W, with a road reservation. Minimum bid $53.34 per acre, sale to pay debts and costs. deed after court approval. dower claim waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinds
Rock Island
Mary J McKee
Patrick McKee
Robert McKee
Eleanor McKee
Mary McKee
John McKee
Said
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Rock Island and Peoria Railroad Company
Mary J. McKee
Jackson
Btalbers
Attorpay
RSS
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W. L. Hubbard
Chicago Tribune
Alfred Bergen
Prate
Bry Lee
Clopedia
Eoheas
Tee Niens
A & Merse
Tae Lince
Lawb
Sloan
Rhein
Bern
Blean
Philadelphia
Fats
Uudteuot
Heardett
Jaypee
Nelson
Sears
Livy
Hees
WWE
T. Eomer Blakeries
Foo
Shennan Warman
Willard
Warman
Willard Bawae
Willam
Kane
Ty Kane
Coleman
Anna M Braston
Anna M
Coleman Bravton
Frank i. Braton
Wendt
Axel Laindeen
Babes Et Ux
Andrew Luck
Ballers
Tilta
Farsa
Hilda
Jahnens
Deed
Nor Folumba Park
Mary H Byrnes
Bessie Scheid
Lincoln-Washington
Rene Deutsch
Ois
Copechalls
Beutsehover
Deutschover
Peto Nastnagtas
Tatas
Old Town of
Fred W Adelman
Daniel E Anthony
John Hills
Chas Heck Et al
Dora E Heck
Lucy C Castleman
Betsey Reynolds
A Hills Addition
Ben Cable
Hills
Lucy Krider
Wallace Treichler
Bash
Conor
Francia Niff_le
Healey
Wu Ho Conrad
Justin I Datley
Hillsdale
Ol Oakleaf
Oscar F Erickson
Mbeelock S Poth St
King Oscar
Telegraphic Markets
Hage
New York Stock Market
Union Pasfic
S Steel
Reading Rock Inland
Chicago & Northwestern
Southern Pacific
Entral Misaoui
Pacific Great Northern Northern Pacific
Louisville & Nashville American Smelters
Canadian Pacific
Tiinoit
Central Pennsylvania
Erie National Lead
Chesapeake & Ohio
Brooklyn Raplad
Dean of
Baltimore & Ohio
Allunson American Loomeatlve Sugar
St Paul Copper
Republic Steel
Republic Seel
Chicago Grain and Provisiona
Swedish Methodist Board
Sheller
Fred Christopher
Lindquist
Stine Lindquist
Sixth Avenue
Mary Bustard
Avenu
C C Sloan
Rose
Gordon Tract
East Rock Island
Jonny Rose
WM Buchanan
City Hospital
WM. JR
Lil
William Harbaugh
Esclit Strath
Detroit
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