County suit seeks damages for horse loss in Highways negligence
A suit filed in County and Vicinity by Squire Reid on behalf of Vanutta against township highway commissioners seeks damages for a horse killed after falling into a culvert. The case notes attorneys Lau der, Burk for Vanutta and O Mara for the commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Reid
Commissioners of Highways of
Messrs
Lauder & Burk
Muscatine
Vanutta
O’mara
Rock Island
Port Byron
Geo. A. Metzgar
Chicago
Kansas City
Yon
Schuyler Colfax
Academy
L. Lowry
Carbon Cliff Social Tidbits and Local Movements
Dull times give way to social planning as three dances await in two weeks while residents debate which to attend. Miss May Beckwith returns from Colorado, and a village party at Scott Kenady’s last Friday was well received. A public sale by Sharp Silvis is set northwest of Carbon Cliff next Saturday. Wirahing buys the old Honnwalker place with Frederick Leek, his son in law, occupying it this year as Julius Skinner relocates near Geneseo. Reverend McCown and Reverend Woodruff provide sermons at the M E church this Sabbath and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Beckwith
Colorado
Scott Kenady
Sharp Silvis
Carbon Cliff
M. Wirahing
Honnwalker Place
Julius Skinner
Geneseo
Frederick Leek
Wirshing
McCown
M. E
Woodruff
Union Charitable Association of Mo line Officers Elected
Last evening the Board of Managers met at E. B. McKee residence. L. E. Fish was named President H. W. Hyde Secretary and Mrs. C. W. Heald Treasurer. A districting committee was appointed to report at Thursday’s meeting. Hyde accepted a demanding secretary role but is supported by an assistant as needed. Organizing work is expected to finish by Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Charitable Association of
Moline
E. B. McKeever
H Kohler
L. E. Fish
H. W. Hyde
Mrrs
C. W. Heald
Hyde
Beinaer Re Hall
Moline Association of Chariicles
Comstituti
LE Fish
H W Hyde
Boman
Capt Kohler
E B McKeever
Ml D Dunn
O W Heald
Intion
Ffon South
East Moline
Davenport and Rock Island plan new railway bridges
A Davenport newspaper notes that J M Gould C H Deere of Molino and Morris Rosenfield W M Blanding of Rock Island with others have formed the Davenport Rock Island Railway Bridge Company to build a Mississippi River bridge near Davenport linking an Illinois Iowa rail line. Proposals include a Moline Rock Island Southern line from the bridge to a southern rail hub, likely Peoria, with a 1 million dollar capital and a 50 year charter. The plan aims to foster competition and extend rail access across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. M. Gould
C. H. Deere
Molino
Merera
Rsenfield
P. L. Mitchell
Rockleland
Davenport, Iowa & Qakota Railway Company
Moline, Rock Ieland & Southern
Mississippi
Davenport & Rook Island Railway Bridge Company
Scott County
James T Lane
John W Green
W V C Wadsworth
George H French
L A Ellis
Davenport
P L Mitchell
A C Dart
Morris Rosenfield
W M Blanding
Rock Island
Charles H Deere
John M Gould
H Ainsworth
Wheelock
Moline
Iowa
Mississippi River
Illinois
Abel Yeen
Congress
Rock Island City
Offerman’s Island
Moline, Rock Island & Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway
Peoria
Bridge Company
Dakota
River Convention Delegates Aim at Two Goals
Report says delegates sought to influence both the Hene pin canal project and Murphy's horse railway bill. The measure, under Gen Rosecrans as chairman of the military affairs committee, drew opposition from Mayor Mott Captain Robinson and Rock Island figures who, from their view, informed the General of local sentiment against the railway. The General is said to have considered the input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henepin Canal
Murphy
Gen. Rosecrans
Mott
Robinson
Rock Island
Telephone and water works wires cause intermittent music noise
For several nights residents report music-like sounds from wires running to the water works. The Water Works Company notified the Telephone Company, and the issue is expected to be fixed within a few days.
Attempted Arson at Fairfax Schoolhouse Alarmed Community
A would be arsonist attached a heavy shaving to the door of the Fairfax graded school and set it on fire on Friday evening. The blaze failed to fully ignite the door casing and was extinguished. A reward is offered for information leading to the suspect's capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax
Idwa
Joliet Officials Tour Rock Island Water Works
Joliet delegation led by J D Paige Chief of Police and Aldermen Haskill Hallenhuauer visited Rock Island Water Works yesterday forenoon. They were guided through the works by Col D W Flagler, then toured Devonport and returned with Bennett Kerr and others to inspect Joliet water facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Rock Island
J. D. Paige
W. W. Haskill
C. A. Hallénhauer
Kerr
D. W. Flagler
Read
Devonport
Moline charity group forms Edgar Trego Post 894
A muster-in party returns to Orton then forms the Moline Association of Charities under Edgar Trego Post 894. Officers include Fred Tomp son and Byron Jordors. a seven-director board and ward representatives oversee aid, with plans for poverty relief and employment matching.
Old Settlers Festival Set for Molino in February
The Old Settlers Society of Rock Island County schedules its annual festival at Molino on Friday afternoon and evening February 22 at Keator House and Skinner's Hall. Activities include prayers, music, cane presentation, dead list, remarks, supper, dancing, and visiting with rides provided to Mol ine. Tickets are $1, with receptions by the society leaders and committees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers’ Society
Rock Island County
Molino
Keater House
Skinner's Hall
Keator House
Wallace's
Moline
Heary County 8
Scott County
Scott “Couinty
Ino
Bec
Hop Kimwournn
E. Brooxs
O. T. ‘EpwiAxps
James Tayida
Jonathan Huxroo
Copzthittee
E. P. Reynolds
David Hawes
Jonathan Huntoon
E. H. Bowman
L. D. Edwards
Ira Whitehead
C. H. Deere
F. Hemenway
J.T. Kenworthy
Rock Island
J. J. Parks
John B. Fidler
Davenport
Samuel Heagy
Hampton
J. McPherson
Colin Samarle
Davison
Coasting Accident in Davenport Ends in Tragedy
In Davenport yesterday afternoon a 14 year old boy Willie Jensen coasted on a sidewalk when a team pulling a heavy transfer wagon appeared from an alley. The sled struck a horse fore leg and the wagon wheeled over the boy fracturing his skull and breaking ribs. He was alive late last night but regarded as not likely to survive. The driver is not blamed as he saw the danger too late and acted to avoid further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Willie Jensen
Jensen
Esai
Death of Mrs Vanhook in South East Moline
Mrs. Vanhook wife of Arnold Vanhook of South East Moline died at home yesterday evening after a two week pneumonia battle. Survived by her husband and six children Herman Charles Martin Henrietta John. youngest John ill. Funeral at home then Catholic church, burial at Catholic Cemetery Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Vanhook
Arnold Vanhook
South East Moline
Herman
Charles Vanhook
Mra
Winger
Martin
Henrietta
John
Rock Island
Rail Line Upgrades With Elegant New Cars
The Michigan Central Road introduces four first class passenger cars for Chicago to Grand Rapids service on the Chicago and West Michigan route. The coaches seat twenty six, include ladies and gentlemen facilities, a special porter, and feature superior lighting and mirrors. Cars cost $0,000 each, built in Muskegon, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rocky Island and Pacific Road
Northwestern ‘Trsmo ‘Association
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Boston
Mieke
Michigan Central Road
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Chicago and
West Michigan Road
Muskegon
Mich
Hennepin Canal Prospects Discussed at Washington
Dispatch reporter spoke with Eugene Lewis after the Waterways Convention in Washington. The gathering, aimed at improving the Mississippi and its tributaries, debated the Hennepin Canal despite its complexities. A resolution supporting the canal, already published, passed unanimously. Murphy's bill advanced to the House calendar as a special order within the River and Harbor bill scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin Canal
Washington
Eugene Lewis
Train of horse jumps pole near Syren street scene
A desultory report describes a horse named Jas Nelson's horse near the former Syren ree area at the intersection of Eighth Avenue and nearby streets. The account is fragmentary and includes stray phrases about actions and bystanders with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Ooraae If
Hey
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R.P. Dart
Milan
Chas. M. Worthington
Sterling
Senate
A. Martini
Walnut
Olgar Freeberg
Coal Valley
J. W. Gordon
John Clark
M. F. Harris
Winfield Mumma
Hillsdale
Nebraska
Gora
Hilladale
Aledo
Ill
Robert Battersby
Arute
Bathesda Methodist Espicopal
Cordia
Pearsonl Bros & Martin
Kewanee
Morgan & Marshall
Marshall
Morgan
Grace Kenworthy
Enterprise School
Kenworthy
Mollie Mill
Adam Lieberknecht
Jenesse Republic
Illinois Press Association
Geneteo
Reynolds
J. Camp
Charitable Association
Banger
Tri-Cities
Rockford
Agate
G.A. RB
Byron Jordors
William v6, Jr
A R Morgan
H Trego
TG Williams
Nw Homer
Leonard Bothwell
Wm Love
F Thompson
She Jordan
Nat Homer
J 8 Reeves
George W Eaton
L R Bothwell
T’ O Willams
Chas H Fish
Byron Jordan
B Ewing
J Af Lipincott
EB C Bechell
T D Curtz
John Samuelson
J& Bennett
Grahame
Comial Hotel
Theinnice
C.R. I
P. Dorthe
Tina
Goa
Jhougle
Codwell
Fuffa
Dad
Weetadvices
Squire Mapes
Pmeran Dauphier
Esas
Mrée. Vanhook
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