Fire damages Heimbeck boiler and families lose belongings
Fire at 315 317 Seventeenth Street in Heimbeck residence owned by Mrs Osborn and occupied by Geo Moore and Al McClury damaged clothing and furniture. Fire from a kitchen stove spread to tarred roof. boiler in basement damaged heating system as fire crews fought the blaze for over an hour. Neighbors note disruption and fear as windows broken and home unsettled by the incident.
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Seventeenth Street
Osborn
Geo Moore
al McClury
McClury
Jt Hotee
Rtbh
Adarm 'Rem
Mtrorning
Tak Heimbechs
Tha Thames
Darren
Bt Orwat
Furnace dispute cites water lack as sole cause
The text reports a disagreement between residents and the installer over furnace trouble. The contractor claims the only possible reason was a lack of water in the boiler at the time, while others suggest a defective unit.
Injunction Placed On Milde Over Writ Service In Court
In the circuit court Judge Gest issued an injunction restraining the serving of an execution at Coal Valley against Mr and Mrs John Pickson due to writ irregularities. The order also bars Constable Herman Milde and Mrs Starofsky from enforcing the execution until a full hearing. Frank Wilson of Cordova was granted a divorce from Florence Wilson on grounds of desertion. Lundholm sues Moline Wagon Co for 10000 damages claiming permanent injuries from a fall of felloes on Oct 2 1889. a verdict of 400 was overturned for a new trial. Oakleaf and Kenworthy for plaintiff. Hurst Stafford for defendants.
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Gest
Coal Valley
John Pickson
Herman Milde
Moline
Paul Starofsky
Starofsky
Frank Wilson
Cordova
Florence Wilson
Lundhelm
Moline Wagon Co
Lundholm
Cuo
Il. Oakleaf
Joe Kenworthy
Jack Won
Hurst & Stafford
Insurance Agents Form a Local Association in Moline
An inaugural meeting announced the formation of the Moline Fire Underwriters Association, a local group of life and property insurance agents. Officers include President C Po Poshiner and Secretary Treasurer Mires Karte Goeake. The association aims to promote cooperation and support among members while resisting rate increases. Meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month.
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Moline
Moline Fire
Sec Eta
Chitaea
District Swedish Lutheran League to Convene in Moline
The executive committee of the newly formed Luther League of the Rock Island district met at Sardish Lutheran church to plan the first district convention in Moline on Thursday Feb 10. Twenty two societies from Rock Island Henry and Mercer counties are listed with Davenport having one. Rev J A Hoberg of Oseo was elected temporary chairman to serve until the election at the gathering. The association will be known as the Young Peoples association of the Swedish Lutheran churches of the Rock Island District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of
Rock Iland
Sardish Lutheran Church
Rock Island
Henry
Mercer
Davenport
Joa Hoberg
Oseo
Youn. Peoples Association
Swedish Lutheran Churches of
Roch Island District
Trust of Churches the Newest Project
The Rev WW Willard at First Congregational preached on the Power of the People citing Nehemiah and the walls of Jerusalem. He urged federation of Christian denominations to coordinate aims, reduce waste, and expand influence locally, statewide, and nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Willard
Jerusalem
Nehemiah
Roosevelt
Christian Churches of
Molineé
Churches
Fire Fatality Sparks Kerosene Mixup in Quincey
In Quincey Wisconsin on a Sunday ENa Fitzgerald was burned to death when a gasoline explosion occurred. She had bought the fuel believing it was kerosene due to a grocer's incorrect filling of the order.
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Quincey
Wis
Ena Fitzgerald
Haviing
Coast ing accident on Rock Island hill leaves Meyer dead
The coast ing accident on Twenty second street hill in Rock Island Friday night injured several, with George A Meyer aged about 18 killed within an hour. Horace Hinkley, Charlotte Smith, Hugo Simon, and Bert Huesing were seriously or lightly hurt, many others bruised as the bob crashed against a curb near Tenth Avenue. Meyer died at St Anthony's hospital. Hinkley and Miss Smith were taken home, Simon and Huesing treated for injuries. Union veterans groups held installations later that night at Industrial hall.
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Twenty Second
Rock Island
George A Meyer
Horace Hinkley
Charlotte Smith
Hugo Simon
Bert Huesing
Twenty Second Street
Eighteenth Avenue
Tenth Avenue
Sirth Avenue
Sascoceinn
Norusto
Meyer
Hinkley
Miss Smith
John Morrison
Simon
Wo Norton
Eyster
Bert Puesing
Meser
Bob
St Anthony's Hospital
Young Hinkley
Shaffer
Forty Second Street
Fifth Avenue
C E Smith
Nineteenth Street
George Meyer
Albert Meyer
Twelfth Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Messrs
George
J. F. Schneider
Warren Reports Bill Boosting Secretary’s Disease Powers
Washington senator War ren from the agriculture committee reports a House bill expanding the secretary of agriculture’s authority to prevent and control agricultural diseases among livestock. The measure aims to strengthen oversight and response to animal health threats.
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Washington
Warren
Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Installation of Pythian and Rathbone officers at St George hall
A joint installation of officers was held Monday night at K P hall by St George lodge of Pythians and the Rathbone Sisters CV Johnson acted as installing officer for the Knights, and Mrs. W Straw for the Rathbone Sisters. The hall was decorated for the occasion, and after the installation supper was served and dancing enjoyed.
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Union Veterans’ Union
The
Womans Veteran Relief Union
Industrial Hall
Col Philips
Davenport
Joe Morgan
K P Hall
St George Lodge
Pythians
Rathbone Sisters
C V . Johnson
Knights
W. Straw
C. C
W B Kent
P. C
Henry Lau
H Oldefest
J B McKinley K
Katherine Ball
Stella Kent
Owens Outer
Theodora Effland
Thoroughly Search the House Ends in Theft Discoveries
Mr. Hirsch and his wife spend the evening at home as police conduct a thorough search for stolen items. Officers recover a coat valued at 45 dollars and another coat linked to Hirsch during the investigation at their residence.
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Mr. Hirsch
Daring Saturday Robbery At Suburban Residence
A bold burglary occurred Saturday evening at a residence belonging to Mrs Hirpeh. A fresh overcoat valued at twenty five dollars and coins were stolen while the home was ransacked from drawers to beds. Authorities note the extent of the break in suggests professional thieves.
Burglary Suspect Laughter as Theft Delivers Little Value
The report notes a burglary at a house where tallow candles were used in the search and candle drippings were found in every room. Mr. Hirsch treats the act as a joke, amused that nothing of value was taken. Footprints in the snow near the window were recently covered by a light fall around 9 o'clock.
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Hirsch
Mutual Companies of Upper End In Session
The Crescent Telephone Co held its annual meeting electing Wil Whiteside as president Lyman Dailey as vice president D W Mummin as secretary John Schafer as treasurer and a slate of directors from Port Byron Zuma Canoe Creek Coe Hamp ton and Erie. The Coe and Zuma Mutual Fire Insurance Co held its annual meeting electing J H Marshall as president WH Ashdown as vice president A Saddoris as secretary Charles Kipper as treasurer with multiple directors. Members were not asked to pay assessments but the company paid lightning losses totaling 559 dollars.
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Crescent Telephone Co
Joslin
Wil Whiteside
Lyman Dailey
D W Mummin
John
Schafer
Port Byron
L. Trent
Hampton
Henry Scnroeder
Zuma
Wake Canoe Creek
John Butter
Coe
Donshpoos Erie
W Witt
Fred Frels
Coe and Zuma Mutual Fire Insurance Co
J H Marshall
WH Ashdown
A Saddoris
Charles Kipper
J Ho Marshall
W. H. Ashdown
A Sadderig
Hugh McCall
D H Bracker
William H Ziegler
Jas Kearle
S Woodburn
Tuscola Follows Arcola In Riot After Rail Dispute
Officials report a disturbance in Tuscola following events at Arcola with about 290 confiscated items and several carloads seized. A committee was appointed to collect funds for the railroad company and the incident drew public attention as police and citizens faced pressure over payments and preservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscola
Qty
Sacha
Oaas
Luther League District Organized Across Local Societies
A permanent Luther League district organization was formed at the Swedish Lutheran church in Moline with delegates from 22 Rock Island district societies of the Augustana synod. The move unites Young People's groups in Rock Island, Moline, Davenport, Cambridge, Aledo, Sterling and surrounding areas, with annual meetings and district tranches.
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Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Geneseo
Cambridge
Aledo
Sterling
Leagues
Hampton man in county court on corn theft charge
Carl Kleuver of Hampton Township was in county court on charges of stealing twelve bushels of corn valued at $65 from I S Cox. A $300 bond was posted to secure his appearance for trial and Kleuver was released.
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Carl Kleuver
Hampton Township
Jareeny Kleuver
Kluver
I S Cox
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Teenth Street
Heimbeck
Policeman Mowry
Mz Vry
Frank Tilimean
Blaiffm
Ecarrseng Om
Emil Heimbeck
Speottie Co
Atlanta
Milde
Trust OF Churches
Twin Cities
Union Veterans Union and Its
Relief Corps
Gan
Helen Vandt
Mary Blackman
James Martin
Stoneyard
Pythian and Rathbone Sisters
C. V. Johnson
W. L. Straw
Sisters—Dancing
SOL
Hirpeh
Hérsl
Tha Mall
National Bank
Mont Good
Moline National Bank
Maldoo
F. G. Auven
Lot
Hmsex
Fifteenth Street
Third Avenue
USA
Petersen & CO
Seventh St
Fourth Ave
Moline Illinois
Swedish Lutheran Church
Luther League
Swedish Lutheran
Rocksland
Augustana Synod
Altho
Andover
Rock Island First
Rock Island Zion
Rock Island Grace
Alpha
Berlin
Cable Davenport
Morrison
New Bedford
Ophiem
Prophetstown
Orion
Owen New Windsor
Woodhull
Dewendikischmann Furniture Co
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