Tragic railway accident reported with injured and unidentified man
A worker on a passing freight train discovered a body between the tracks after a collision. The incident involved a man identified only as Layman, with investigation underway and witness remarks noting the eerie sequence of events surrounding the striking train and ensuing debris.
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Odo Sereda
Anton
Akuwae
Obralas
Taym
Thie
Hants
Uneter
Esme
Fragmentary reminiscences on 1876 congress and early politicians
The text recalls figures connected to the 1876 election and service in Congress. It mentions Colonel Kelsifer of Ohio, Speaker Jo i Cae, General Tay, and Illinois figures, with scattered notes on mentorship, race, and political memory. Many fragments blur details and dates, giving a fragmented portrait of early Republican era politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speiker
Rae Kelsifer
Ohio
Qaire
Tay
Bingham Cott
Tllinois
Ian
Caine
Literary club highlights at swap copyright party
The club displayed photos and writings from members including Curtis of Cordava. A diary like paper on Our Bervoli a Bea We is discussed. Refreshments and bio-phonograph items accompanied the event, showcasing adventures and views from the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sety
Perty
Baturdes
Cordava
Sala
Insurance report highlights 1904 trust fund and dividends
Treasury notes show Sogah Insurance reporting assets of 1 095 284 and several assessments collected totaling 1300 with 100 remaining. Directors met seven times during the year and Lundquist as treasurer lists receipts and disbursements including dividends and policy data for 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otsoftters
Hauilah
Carnieiie Tourfoen
Gare
Fs Lundquist
Digidend Diretors
Treasury
Toapen
Case
Froyd
Parmenter Foreman of the Grand Jury
The January circuit court term opened with Judge Gest naming W. B. Parmenter of Andalusia as foreman of the grand jury. The report notes several cases and a mental health adjudication in Rock Island, with references to local officials and proceedings.
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Parmenter
Harry Beckattont
Bane
Sant
Watertown Asylum
Gest
W. BH. Parmenter
Andalusia
Report on Live Stock Prices From 1904 Auction
Thomas Campbell reports on live stock values from an auction in 1904. The summary lists average prices per head for cattle and mules, with figures such as $355 for a head and $22 to $36 for various ages and types. Data compare January 1904 totals and average prices.
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PS Byethomas Campbell
Christmas dances and weddings light Rock Island news
The piece catalogs weddings from December and January in Rock Island and Moline, notes guests and family ties, and describes a grand Christmas party with dancing, decorations, and multiple local couples, including Buttsfield Dillon, Love Atipp, and others amid holiday travels and return from travels.
Local notes report transfers and civic changes
Judge Parmenter notes 16 Rock Island incurables moved to Bartonville while 19 more remain. Dr Don E Taylor relocates to Watertown area. State circuit clerks convention ends Joliet. legislature may restrict county offices to 6 pm and standardize fees. Mrs H K Chapman buys Sylvan Domestic laundry. Rock Island to begin new Clinton Bridge project in three weeks. Arthur Monahan leaves Rock Island Arsenal for Los Angeles. Peter Mahlstedt will probate Canoe Creek will to Anna Mahlstedt executor. Prof S T Bowlby seeks Rock Island County teachers to join Miinola Music Teachers association. Jury finds Squire Spencer insane. he is sent to Watertown hospital. A. Beckstrom death noted at Axtell Nebraska. Clergy Hey Walcott linked to Rock Island rectorate. Various ads and local notices included.
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Mayor McConochie
Rock Island
Clinton Bridge and Iron Co
Rock River
Arthur Monahan
Rock Island Arsenal
Los Angeles
Pal
Arsenal
Peter Mahlsiedt
Canoe Creek
Anna Mahllstedt
Guest Mahlstedt
T Bowlby
Miinola Music Teachers’ Association
Rock Island County
Rock Island City
Squires Spencer
Watertown Hospital
Chas, Benholz
GO. F.rost Hga
A. Beckstrom
Axtell
Neb
Beckstrom
Moline
Sunny Hill
Hey. Walcott
Johnstown
N. Y
Neow- York E Yatates
Tardeen
Trinity Church
Rock Island-and
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Gift of Swedish Portrait Honoring Bishop Von Scheele
The Augustana collegé received a 2000 crown gift from Sweden, a portrait of Bishop K. G Von Scheele of Visby, to honor his work for Swedish Americans and the Augustana Synod. The bishop visited America in 1901 1902 and was hosted by Augustana College in Moline and Rock Island with honors and decorations from King Oscar II. The gesture symbolized ties between Swedish Americans and their homeland and highlighted the bishop’s influence in education and piety.
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Augustana Collegé
Tone
Sweden
Von.Scheele
Wisby
von Scheele
Ayidd
Waa
Hi Coutrymen
America
Oscar II
United States
Augustana College
St. of Moline
Rock
Lindberg
Twin City Markets feature mixed prices and farm goods
The page lists market items and prices for fresh eggs dairy butter oats and apples with stock notes and quotations. It records grain and produce like onions turnips parsnips sweet potatoes and potatoes. It also includes futures and receipts for meat and dairy products with day totals and price ranges.
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Taieddo
Pds
sMigone
Besi Aay
Csi Ae
Bie
Im Ari
Iigkorge
Bolles
Harry Beckatrom
Watertown
ER Mackin
Wren
Wessel
Guy H. Rashes
Réck Yeland
Miss. Daley Lamb
George M. Lamb
Eighth Avenue
Misa Lambs
Robert B. Stanley
Maud M. Paddock
Court House
Mra
W. S. Welle
Chicago
Edna Wood
Ravenswood
Sarah Miller
Nathaniel B. Buttsfield
C. W. Lawrence
Mias
Claudia P. Dillion
Hearst
Buttsfield
George E. Bailey
Rodman Rifles
West Indies
Philippinnes
Rock Ialland
Miss Dillon
A. K. Swan
Lillie
Edith
Brownsville
Vialt Istratater
Clara
Swan Kaiser
Editi
R. K
Walter 8. Cohn
Muscatine
Hannah Rosenstein
Louis Rosenstels
Parbata
Bae
Ning
FBI
JaSpla
Petes
Davénport
Ryz SS
Beason
Christas
Apay
Stephen
Jace
Decoliette
Ross Gould
Deere & Co
Kingman & Co
Anton Bonson
St. Louiis
Moline Wagon Co
Nels A. Bronson
Justina Swenson
Rockford
Pennsylvania
Harry G. Posten
Ida I. Kepple
G. A. Johnson
Stanley Skinner
Tuscola
William Knees
Blu Florist
Lou Weatherhead
Bement, HI
F J P Seuel
Frank Reeser
W. W Bearby
Kansas
Emil Larson
Forty-ninth Street
East End
Huttit
Ark
Thety Bros
Mr. Larson
Christman
Arkansas
Melindas
Charles Fisher
Southwest
Mr. Bisher
Harriet Cooper
Walter, Smith
Misa
Annie Sohaab
John Sebaab
Rock Inland
Grace Lutheran Church
Z. Hottsten
Carl Emmert
Martha
Smith
Ireet
Inlind
Emiti
Wank
Effland
Bolind
Tor Tee
Arid
Gust -Tropp
W. Crampton
Adolph Breecher
Bessie Riel
Walker Station
C. A. Moore
Edwards Congregational Church
Davenport
al. Breecher
Henry Riall
Breecher
Riall
Julia M. Dunn
Maybrick
Nenemara
New Yorkey
Lving
Densmore
London
Pier
New York
Clark Keator
Carence White
Madison
Wisconsin State University
Harry Good
Lake Forest
Breif
H. K. Chapman
Sylvan Domestic Laundry
Eighteenth Street
Second Avenue
Crowne
Otis
Bishop
von. Scheele
Atenetea
Fia
Twin-City
Brown & Ch
Dai
Ristison
Dya
Jan
Neste
Eimetek
Ane
Hoag Lane
Imarket
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