Denies Farm Is a Loser Urges Extra Fuel Costs Near Cities
In Coal Valley Iowa on January 7 a blizzard worsens coal shortages. The writer urges developing local mines to cut costs and keep inmates near cities, arguing the county infirmary should stay on the current farm site rather than move to a city-adjacent location.
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Beleves County
Iowa
Cities
Henry County
Mercer's
Mclean County
Mercer’s
Moline
Rock Island
Coal Valles
Joint installation of Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters
The joint installation of St CGeorge Jodee Knights of Pythias and the Rathbone Sisters will be held Monday evening January 12 at K Phal.
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St Cgeorge Jodee Knights of Pythias
Rathbone Sisters
K Phal
Eye specialist shoots self during dream in sleep incident
Dr Huntington, an eye and ear specialist in the McKinnile block, shot himself in bed while dreaming of burglars. The bullet damaged the kneecap area and shin but doctors expect a rapid, permanent recovery with knee function preserved. Separately, Weld & Olmsted pursued promoter stock claims against Betty and Letts in Scott county court. Betty agreed to surrender stock and costs, and the suit against him was dismissed.
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Rs. Huntington
McKinnile Block
Arp
Dr Arp
Betty
Letts
Tricity Case Dismissed in Scott County Court
The case of the Tri City O8l against H B Betty was dismissed in Scott County District Court at Dawnport on Monday. The procession of events in the court shows the matter concluded without further action.
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Tricity
Betty
Scott County
Dawnport
Tri-City
Trial timetable shifts as Driessen ejectment enters calendar
Trial of W H Healy and J NEF Musfeldt against Wm Driessen began in circuit court on a short calendar but overran. Judge Gest halted proceedings, moving the case to the regular docket and scheduling a two week delay. Other matters include W G Oswald versus Moline Elevator Co, wage claim for $250, and a list of triadists for the week plus Davenport Cremation Society cremations totaling 31 bodies in the year, up two over prior record.
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W H Healy
Nef Musfeldt
Wm. Driessen
Gest
United Breweries Co
Dressen
Rock Island
Brewing Company
Tressen
Ciicnit
W. G Oswald
Moline Elevator Co
S W Odel
Moline Girl Mabel Linden Dies After Sudden Illness
The case centers on Mabel Linden a healthy seeking 15 year old girl who died after a rapid illness. E L Lamareaux a friend of the Linden family was detained by police while authorities investigate the cause of death. Attending physician refused to certify typhoid fever and officials report hemorrhage and unclear details as Mrs Anton Linden and other relatives rush from Chicago to her side. The girl had lived in Moline previously and worked briefly with C E Whiteside before moving to Chicago with her parents.
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E. L. Lamareaux
Mabel Linden
Anton Linden
Emery Aroux
Linden
Chicago
Moline
Whiteside
Lamoreaux Held In Moline Death Case
Police hold BE L Lamoreaux in Moline after the death of Miss Mabel Linnen of Moline at 485 West Madison Street. Coroner and Dr Henry Bray say death followed an operation, not typhoid fever. Lamoreaux, once with Moline Engraving Co, sent two telegraphs to Miss Linnen’s parents. Dr and Mrs Henry S Bennett are now in a new residence at Twenty fifth Street and Seventh Avenue.
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BE. L. Lamourdaux
Mabel Linnen
Moline
West
Madison Street
Henry T. Bray
Bray
Young Lamoreaux
Moline Engraving Co
Linden
Henry S. Bennett
Twenty-fifth Street
Seventh Avenue
Henry Rohner
Mueller Lumber Co’s
Rohwer
Bennett
Wills of J W Lawhead and Gustaf Cannon Probated
The Rock Island will of John W Lawhead admitted to probate in county court yesterday. It leaves all property to his widow Sarah E Lawhead who is named executrix without bond. Gustaf Cannon of Moline also probated with Johanna Cannon named executrix without bond. A new coal hauling record was set by Archie Giles with 113 bushels and 20 pounds.
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John W. Lawhead
Rock Island
Sarah £. Lawhead
Gustaf Cannon
Moline
Johanna Cannon
Archie Giles
Giles
Sackville
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Denies Farm
Coal Valley
Mural Township
Thart
Board of Supervisors
Cie County Infirmary
Ainterest
Thos JO Murphey
Davenport Cremation Society
Daveport
Tate
Tanaee
Fifteenth Street
New York
Pierz
Pines
Pata
Ees
Infant's
Sea Island
Haag
J. W. Lawhead
Moline Savings Bank
Nme
Hacitatel St
AL Wright
K Ainsworth
Pres O. F Anderson
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