Geneseo Faces Ruling on Antiquated Charter and Liquor Ordinance
Deputy Hannan serves summons on ten Geneseo saloonkeepers to appear before Judge Gest in Cambridge on January 14 as Mayor Holt seeks to settle if the city’s liquor ordinance and charter are valid. The case hinges on whether a two thirds vote was required to override the mayor, with potential loss of the charter and a push for reforms and public improvements stalled by the charter’s restrictions.
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J R. Hannan
Cambridge
Stiummons
Geneseo
Gest
Henry County
Holt
Illinois
Genesee Hope for Charter Ruling and Progress
The Genesee community seeks Judge Gest to invalidate the decrepit city charter. Internal strife makes mayoral candidacy risky and business prestige vulnerable, yet locals hope for stable leadership and renewed growth.
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Bootha
Genesee
Gest
Lawsuit Over Derricks Fatal to Morris Gaylord
Arguments heard in circuit court on damages against Rock Island Railway Co and G B Swift & Co. in the death of Morris Gaylord from a derrick fall at New Shops East Moline. Amended declaration adding future faults faced statute of limitations defense. case could impact other personal injury suits with similar facts.
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L. E. Gaylord
Maurice Gaylord
Circuit Court
Morris Gaylord
East Moline
Rock Island Railway Co
G. B. Swift & Co
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford
J. T Kenworthy
H. Stafford
Fair Stockholders-elect Officers for Joslin Fair
Joslin Fair association stockholders met to elect officers including President Wim Filbert and Secretary F J Whiteside. Directors listed include Henry Wiedemann and Chas Wake. No September fair planned. aims to grow the county event with heightened enthusiasm.
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William Filbert
Joslin
Wim. Filbert
B. C. Donahoe
F J Whiteside
John Schaefer
Henry Wiedemann
Chas Wake Thomas McCall
Wm Schwenecker
Edn Wainwright
Charles Filbert
Ambrose Searle
Two Divorces Granted by Judge in Eureult Court
Two divorces were granted at Eureult court on Saturday. Maymie Danielson v Morton Danielson of Rock Island and Julia Bulinge v Harry Bulinge of Moline were finalized. Cruelty and infidelity cited. Danielson allegedly trapped and scorched hair near a stove. Bulinge's husband accused of unfaithfulness after two weeks of marriage. In a separate matter, Theodore Freer sought $5000 malpractice damages against Dr De Silva of Rock Island. defendants moved to direct the judge to rule for the defense.
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Eureult
Maymie Danielson
Marton Danielson
Rock Island
Julia Bulinge
Harry Bulinge
Moline
Danielson
Pantelson
Servong
Philippine Islands
Lfe
Rocksland
Blacksmiths Strike Ends at East Moline Plant
A quick settlement ends the strike by blacksmiths and helpers at the East Moline Rock Island plant. Workers left at noon Saturday and returned Monday morning under the same conditions as when they walked out. Company stand on the dispute was explained and accepted by both sides.
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East Moline
Rock Island
Settigmant
Satler
Compemy
Bisckeniths
Four Eclipses and Bells of 1905 Calendar
A 1905 almanac style summary lists four eclipses two solar and two lunar with dates and visibility. It notes holidays, notable birthdays, and elaborate chronologies across Julian, Jewish, Japanese, and Mohammedan eras. It also outlines planetary positions Mercury Venus Jupiter and a list of liturgical feasts and Lent timing.
Lodge Men Pay Tribute to Late Henry Trefz
Lodgemen and friends offered funeral tribute for Henry Trefz at his home 613 Twenty-second Street at 2 30 p m. Rev Paul Brown of First Congregational church officiated with Job Tuffley of Mo Innelodge No 188 I C O F in charge at the grave. Vocal numbers by Robert Blakemore L B Kulm Ada Entrikin pallbearers from Moline lodge Abe Ldmooin camp M W A. Floral display noted as beautiful.
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Henry Trefz
Twenty-second Street
Paul Brown
First Congregational Church
Job Tuffley
Mo. Innelodge
Robert Blakemore
L. B. Kulm
Ada Entrikin
C. F. Pruesaing
J. Q. Hawk
George Townsend
F. W. Kappler
Molinelodge
Louis First
W. A. Kinsman
Abe Ldmooin Camp
Candidates for 33 mayor in Rock Island face varied bids
Mayor William McConochie will not seek reelection and Rock Island Republicans discuss contenders. Prospects include Dr G G Craig Sr C J Larkin Dr C W Foss J J Haas Alderman Louiis Eckhart H H Cleaveland B F Knox. clerk candidates H C Schaeffer and attorneys W L Ludolph H M Schriver.
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William McConochie
Rock Island
A. G. Anderson
Seventh Ward
G. G. Craig, Sr
C. J. Larkin
Ifhrars Board
C. W. Foss
J. J. Haas
Louiis Eckhart
H. H. Cleaveland
B. F. Knox
H C. Schaeffer
W. L. Ludolph
H. M. Schriver
Dealers Victims of Fraud In Central States Scheme
Central states implement and wagon dealers confront a Chicago house offering unreal low quotes on Deere plows and Moline wagons to farmers. The firm aims to win buyers for clothing sold at high cash prices, using half price bait on gear to secure orders and defraud customers with prearranged notes. Victims spread word, harming dealer trust across the region.
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Central States
Chicago
Ohio
Davenport Butcher Carl Frickel Ends Life by Hanging
Carl Frickel, a Davenport butcher aged 44, died by hanging January 6 in a rear room behind his shop. Officials cite sudden mental distress amid financial troubles. his brother Fred Frickel, a barber, was recently committed to Mercy Hospital. Frickel was valued in his community and leaves a family behind.
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Carl Frickel
Davenport
S& Room
Mr. Frickel
Wnt
Agi Aetep
Fred Frickel
Mercy Hospital
Frickel
Natick railway group promotes Johnston to general secretary
D. A. Johnston, acting secretary at Natick yards, is promoted to general secretary effective January 1, after previously serving as assistant since last February. O. F. Glaubitz remains Natick assistant secretary, with M. Werner as night secretary. C. C. Countryman, impersonator, is slated to appear January 30, with a religious talk planned for January 29.
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D. A. Johnston
YY. M. CO
Natick Yards
Natick
Johnston
Shelby
Mich
Pulier
Michigan
Mrs. Johnston
Moline
Natick Association
Shelby, Mich
Maline
O. F. Glaubitz
Illinois
Rock Island Road
Glaubitz
M. J. Werner Io
C. C. Countryman
Fommaker
Countrymad
New Officers Installed by Moline Encampment No 163 I O O F
Moline Encampment No 163 I O O F installed officers elected last meeting at Metropolitan Hall on January 65. Oscar Youngren installed, with John W Johnson as Treasurer and Axel Swanson as Recording Scribe among others. Trustees named N B Munson C Gust Anderson Otto W Forsberg William Knees Hugh Carlin. A complimentary dance and oyster supper set for Feb 16, guests include General C M Leckner and Thomas Woods. report shows the encampment financially strong and active.
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Moline
Metropolitan Hall
Oscar Youngren
N. B. Munson
C. Gust Anderson
Otto W. Forsberg
William F. Knees
Hugh H. Carlin
C. M. Leckner
Chicago
Thomas E. Woods
Princeton
Local lodge hosts visitors in Kewanee gathering
A local lodge opening ceremony welcomed Grand Secretary Oscars Ohlander and Templar Gottfried Berg of Chicago. Two Kewanee candidates and eighteen visitors received the grand lodge degree before a Burlington returning train.
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Kewanee
District Lodge
Oscars Ohlander
Templar Gottfried Bérg
Chicago
Pir
Grand Lodge
Ollnee
Burlington
Port Byron Rural Route Center Receives New Mail Facilities
Postmaster John McCauley of Port Byron unveils substantial federal aid in the form of pigeon-hole tables and cabinets for rural routes. Mail for Port Byron routes will be separated from other mail and handled by the carrier without disrupting the post master’s duties. When No 318 is established it will receive similar equipment. Four applicants vie for carrier positions: H G Johnson, Clarence Tilbrook, Louie Newton, and H B Shreve. The redesign gives Port Byron metropolitan airs and may raise the office to a higher class with a salary increase.
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John McCauley
Port Byron
Uncle Sam
Dutice
H G. O. Johnson
Clarence Tilbrook
Louie Newton
H. BR. Shreve
McCauley
Lta
Danish Church Organized on the Bluff
Bethanie church forms a Danish organization with Hans Steversen as president and John P. Jonnson secretary. The group meets monthly at the Swedish chapel on the bluff with pastor Theodore Beck. Sidney Smith, noted former Galesburg police figure and Civil War participant, dies at Watertown hospital after weeks in a stupor. Rock Island mail carrier H E Burris earns page honor for fifteen years of service.
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Bethanie Church
Hans Steversen
John P. Jonnson
Andrew Neilson
Eighteenth Avenue
Twelfth Street
Theodore Beck
Sidney Smith
Galesburg
Watertown Hospital
H. EB. Burris
Rock Island
Mr. Burris
Howard Wells
William H. ‘Gest
Longtime Hamp ton Village Physician Dr Hunter Dies
Dr Hunter prominent Hamp ton Village resident and county physician for six years died in Oneida Knox county at 7 30 p m Friday July 4. He was born 1833 in Strong Maine and studied medicine after teaching and clerking. He served as assistant surgeon in the 116th infantry and practiced in several Maine towns before moving to Hampton in 1879 where he held trust positions. He married Harriet Toothaker in 1861 and had two children Charles W and Nettie with an adopted daughter Billa Upton Leighton now Mrs DeWitt Owen. Funeral services were in Oneida with Masonic rites. remains buried beside his wife in Hampton Monday at 11 am.
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Fry
Warren
Hunter
Hampton Village
Oneida
Knox
Hampton
Dr. Hunter
Strong
Franklin County
Maine
Meine Medical College
Steuben
Cherryville
Phillipa
Maliy
Etrong
DeWitt
C. Owen
Port Byron
$180000 Loss by Fire Destroys Kewanee Plant
The Kewanee Mining and Manufacturing Co plant in northern Kewanee burned Sunday. The brick and ice manufacturer valued at 180000 dollars. Insurance covered a large portion of the loss.
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Kewanee Mining and Manufacturing Co
Kewanee
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad
An old time advert promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething discomfort and diarrhoea in children. The block notes a price of twenty five cents and urges readers to buy from local stores. The copy claims universal use over sixty years and emphasizes children’s relief.
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