County Supervisors To Publish Shortage Report Pamphlet
Henry county supervisors plan pamphlet publication of the Jones Caesar Dickinson audit on the late Frank G. Welton former county clerk. It found a $6718.92 cash shortage and $24 677.83 in uncollected accounts amid thirty three years of fee paying service and notes loose cash controls and errors from copying figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Henry County
Jones, Caesar, Dickinson, Wilmot & Co
Chicago
Frank G. Welton
Welton
East Moline News Briefs including Visits and Local Moves
Miss Viola Hinchey of Denver visited her aunt Mrs. Peter Stang as neighbors discuss illnesses and a move. The Langtons plan to sell goods and relocate to Clinton So. Mrs. Henry Kilingebiel hosted a moling cousin. Ingersoll children with scarlet fever face pneumonia risk. Blanchard opens a barber shop in the former bakery. Mr Reynolds remains home with grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Hinche
Denver
Peter “Stang
Mrs. Winton
Tipstairs
J. Sayre
Peat
Langton
Clinton
Henry Kilingebiel
Moling
Three Wills Admitted In Probate Court
The probate court admitted three wills Tuesday. Susan B Williams of Cordova Township leaves to daughter Marion Williams Brook's Addition to Moline a home and two thirds of the residue. three sons Ernest R Maurice R and George M Williams share the remaining one third with trustee Eliza Marion Williams. executor Judson D Metzgar. Charles E Carlson of Moline devises all to wife Mathilda Carlson with $100 to son Hoddy Carlson. three children split on the mother's death. John Cowley of Moline dated June 5 1901 leaves all to wife after funeral expenses. Emma Cowley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Williams
Cordova Township
Marion Williams
Proerty Brook
Moline
Ernest R. Williams
Maurice R. Williams
George M Wiliams
Cordova
George M Williams
Eliza Marion Williams
Judson D. Metzgar
Charles E. Carlson
Mathilda Carlson
Hoddy Carlson
John Carlson
Alma Strafford
John Cowley
Emma Cowley
Examinations by Civil Service Board Held for State Posts
The state civil service board will conduct exams on Thursday March 7 at Great Northern hotel Chicago Room 1 38 State House Springfield and City Hall East St Louis for assistant physician clinical assistant or psycho pathologist trained nurses and hospital attendants.eligibility ages 19 to 50 vary by post with points for technical knowledge experience and education. Applications go to Joseph C Mason chief examiner Springfield HI. A second examination Saturday at 10 for chief farmer at the state institution will also occur in the supervisors room at the court house with several applicants pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Civil Service Board
Great Northern
Chicago
State House
Springfield
City Hall
Joseph C. Mason
Court House
Marriage Licenses Listed in Regional Notices
The notice lists numerous marriage license pairs across Iowa Illinois and Nebraska, including Charles B. Kane with Frances De Camp and Donald A. Johnson with Corrine Ennis, among others. It also mentions unrelated product promotion for Hot Water’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Jericho’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Kane
Des Moines
Frances de Camp
Letteville
Donald A. Johnson
Omana
Neb
Corrine B. Ennis
Elmwood
William A. Giles
Moline
Jennie V Schultz
Akron
Ohio
Tryphon Buyase
Mary Peters
Rock Island
Charles J Carlson
Viola
Anna BE. Lundgren
Lynn Centre
Edward H. Feldman
Pearl Bowser
Drury Township
Viola, Il
Anna BB. Lundgren
Lynn Center
Christy B. Doonan
Til
Clara D. Breadon
Rural
Anton L. Samson
LaGrange
Ind
Mary M. Buch
Paul EB. Young
Irene A.gortsimann
Roy M. Sample
Flora Mauer
Northern Winds Project Could Kick Off Road Construction
A Rock River Traction Co board proposal seeks to buy stock worth 260000 to fund a line from Sterling to Moline. A new committee will review minor deal details, with a two week closing target. If approved, Whitehall Henry and Rock Island counties may subscribe, signaling hopeful construction prospects. Dixon strengthens ties as Northern Illinois Electric Railway franchise resumes after a year. The rebuilt line would likely connect with Dixon Rock Falls Southwestern, already gearing up for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Moline
Whiteside Henry
Rock Island
Dixon
Northern Illinois Electric Railway Co
Rock Falls
Southwestern
Railway company increases capital stock in Illinois
Springfield Feb 21 Special to the Moline Dispatch The Moline East Moline and Watertown Railway Co certified today to the secretary of state to increase its capital stock from 125000 to 200000 in a move enlarging its corporate funds and capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Moline Dispatch
Moline, East Moline and Watertown Railway Co
Secretary of State
Child 8 Months Found Dead in Bed at Home
Wauneta Van Paul, 8 months old, was found dead in bed by her mother at the family home 624 Railroad Avenue. Coroner L W Eckhart and Dr J W Morgan investigated. capillary bronchitis listed as the cause. The funeral will be private tomorrow at 2 PM from the home with Rev Paul Brown officiating. interment in Riverside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauneta
Ed van Paul
Railroad Avenue
J W Morgan
L. W Eckhart
Morgan
R C J Meyer
Mionete
Paul Brown
Riverside
Road to Drainage Bill Sparks Chicago Land Deal Debate
Congress weighs river and harbor funding with a fourteen foot channel goal and drainage district land transfers. Debate centers on ceding canal lands from Chicago to the drainage district amid opposition and budgeted figures for dredging and reservoir provisions.
River Rock basin power potential outlined in talk
The speaker described the Rock River basin draining about 12 000 square miles in Illinois and Wisconsin with growing cities at water power points. He proposed a state plan to raise water power to 50 000 to 100 000 horsepower and develop a transportation route through locks and dams with Wisconsin cooperation.
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Peona
Thomas Ho Rsley
Sterling
Hock River
Ilinosis
Hennepin
Rock River
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Rock Island
Green Bay
Winnebago
Illinoia
Panel of Petit Jurors To Report Next Monday
The panel of petit jurors to report in the circuit court next Monday has been drawn listing jurors from Canoe Creek Coal Valley Drury Hampton Moline Port Byron Rock Island South Rock Island and other communities. The long list includes many residents with surnames such as Cook Buck Foster Bensenberg Cosner Odell Kronstedt Ander son Obi Vinton Exbom Fisk Larson Hodgson Hogberg Starofsky Sein Johnson Woodrow Young and others.
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Canoe Creek
BD. Scott
Coal Valley
Abraham Cook
Charles G Buck
Drury
Fred Foster Hampton
aAlbert Bensenberg
H. P Cosner
F. Odell
Moline
H. Kronstedt
Jacob Anderson
Albert R. Obi
A. F. Vinton
H. Exbom
A. W. Exbom
A. W. Fisk
Lois Larson
A. L. Hodgson
C. G. Hogberg
Jacob Starofsky
Walter Sein
Oscar W. Johnson
James Woodrow
Joe Young
Port Byron
B. C
Wassel
Rock Island
John Holtzhammer
J. MM. Buulabrink
John Hillmer
B. J. Goff
George Frestine
M. R. Fennessey
Fred Fuller
A. J. Larnon
Ben J. Gehagen
Warren Anderson
George Olson
I. ©. Hemenway
M. A. Hollingsworth
William Lee
A. Seebarger
A. Johnson
Fred Haneke
South Rock Island
Ira Karr
Augustana Receives 2000 Bequest From Beck Will
The will of John Beck filed in Monmouth probate names Anna Beck as administratrix and widow. Augustana College is heir to 2000 dollars in total bequests, with 1000 to the college and 1000 to the Dr Hasselquist fund. The estate is valued over 20000 dollars and the widow will control it during her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustana College
John Beck
Monmouth
Fife
4Ngitana College
Anna
Beck
Weary
Lfe
Mra Beck
Dr Hasselquist
Sure
Local Social News From Watertown Community
Mr and Mrs Henry Hilberg entertain Baptist and Methodist ladies at their home. Thimble Bee gathering follows. Mrs James Corbin returns from visit with daughter Mrs George Boyle. Harmony circle meets with Mrs W G Aonsbrook. New members Anna Swanson and Mrs George Dirreen. Abingdon native Mrs A R Trout visiting parental home. Several residents visit Iowa relatives and attend funerals. Jericho's drugstore advertises Hollister's Rocky Mount’n Ten tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Henry Hilberg
W H Young
Baptist
Methodist
Hilberg
James Corbin
George Boyle
Ed Axelson
Charles Peterson
Hampton
Harmony Circle
W G. Aonsbrook
Anna Swanson
George Dirreen
A R. Trout
Abingdon
James Allsbrow
Bernie
Indianapolis
Stepard
Iowa
Dan Fullmer
Princeton
Charles Hayes
August Bischoff
Texas
Guy Nicholson
George Norton
Hiram Wells
Briar Bluff
Kid Wells
Henry Fitch
Telegraphic Markets Colligate Mixed Trading
Telegraphic market notes show mixed cattle and stock activity with cows, heifers, and steers opening and closing strong. grains and meats listed with receipts and prices, rougher trading patterns, and overall steady posture in items. Records indicate volumes and adjustments across small lots and large lots with varied demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Mikedd
Twin-City Markets Joan Cunneen Dies in Buffalo
Former New York state attorney general Joan Cunneen died in Buffalo today. Her long career included leading state legal affairs and shaping major prosecutions and policies, with tributes expected from law and public service communities.
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Joan Cunneen
New York State
Buffalo
Moline Rock Island Traction Seeks 50 Year Franchise
Rock River Traction Co seeks a fifty year franchise to extend from Warners corner to the east limit of Silvis with 30 minute service from 6 30 am to 10 pm and five cent fares to Campbell Island and Eiderth tere r tay. Trustees debate rights of way and interurban use as a four month completion deadline is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Traction Co
Moline
Silvis
James F Lardner
Joseph F Porter
Warners Corner
Hmit
Moline Rock Island and Eastern Traction Co
First Avenue
Taiey
T He
Campbell's Island
Bideerth
Soldier’s Substitute Reimbursement Case From Civil War
The 1864 Fulton County draft drew Connelly who was bedridden. He hired John W. Connor to act as his substitute for $800 and 80 acres of land. Connor served as substitute while Connelly remained unfit, seeking government reimbursement based on an 1884 doctor’s certificate of disability.
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Fulton
Tndan
Malids
Trowb
Imiurien
Nmarsaal
Connelly
John W. Connor
Ark
Connor
McDowell
Osceola absorbed by Calumet and Hecla
Boston February 21 Calumet and Hecla Mining Co takes charge of Osceola Centennial and Allouez groups securing control of Osceola by transferring twenty thousand shares to the Calumet interest. Readily expanding Calumet influence in the Osceola properties as previously held Osceola previews are noted.
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Boston
Mass
Calumet and
Hecla Mining Company
Osceola
Centennial
Alloffez
Osceola Company
Calumet
Domapany
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Dhey
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East Moline
Susan Williams
Civil Service Board
Rocky Mountain
Jericho
Sterting
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Senate
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Sixfoot Channel
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Walker
Bill
Michigan
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Wisden
Walther
Kelly
Department of Agriculture
United States
Missippi
Minnesota
Sandy Lake
Gull Lake
Burton
Washington
Bureau of Statistica
Hon Fiane
Col Ho Adenwiate
Topas Lowden Hetty
Ogort
Rick River
Illinois
Augustana
Has
Adquist Fund
Hasselquist Fund
Hollister
Rocky Mount
Telegraphic Markets
Gery
Corre
Chrestiman
Duncan & Bartis
C E Benson
Upland
Interurban Co
Oma Utata Pe
Herdite
Earmst Tien
Dar Ate Ph Owil
McKinney
Congress
F H Connelly
Centennial and
Allouez Copper Companies
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