Deere & Co to Erect New Blacksmith Shop at Lumber Yard
Workmen clear space opposite twelfth street in Deere & Co lumber yard to add a one story 150 to 205 foot new blacksmith shop. The upgrade, tied to limited current capacity, will improve material handling by routing parts directly to other departments. The project will take about four weeks with a weeklong shutdown, and the firm plans to reuse the old shop alongside the new building, plus add electric cranes and expand storage for large flasks and castings. Williams Winter Co. to double capacity via expansion.
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Twelfth Street
Deere & Co
Delght
Brek
Fairl
Williams, Winter Co
Nichorit
Dean Held on Fraud Charge In Hannibal Shoe Case
W A Dean faces circuit court after being bound over on $1,000 bond for obtaining goods under false pretenses from Mexver Shoe Co of Hannibal Missouri. Four witnesses testified including F T Cook and shoe dealers Joseph Rank WoC Thede and Peter Tagleson detailing Dean admission and delivery misrepresentation.
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W. A. Dean
Mexver Shoe Co
Hannibal
Dean
Justice Gould
FT. Cook
The
Adame Express Co
Joseph Rank
Woc Thede
Peter Tagleson
Tagleson
Meyer
Woods
Cook
Wilton Parsons
McCashrin
A. H. Kohler
Ex Alderman Fones eyeing Moline workers to Alabama colony
Ex Alderman Fones of Moline tells The News there is a sizable group of local workmen considering moving to Alabama. He says the idea is to form a colony in a central Alabama county after the editor’s recent trip there.
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Genegeo News
Fones
Moline
Alabama
Port Byron Notes Include Factory Update and Ashdown Funeral
Port Byron and Port Raven headlines describe Theo shrill whistle at a local factory and James Clark named manager, with sawyers at work on a pending order. Mrs. Mark Ashdown dies after lingering illness. funeral at her residence followed by interment. She was a Kent County native who moved to Port Byron via New York and Illinois, leaving survivors William and Charles Ashdown and Luther Pearsall. Community plans a tribute event at Woodlawn and Joslin farm, with Swedish residents expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Raven
Dane Co
Theo
Ageain Sendy
James Clark
LeClaire
Sawyers
Mark Ashdown
Qeloeh
Poorfield
Mrshelawan
Vane County
New York
Dee
Mrs Ashdownm
Hnois
Oon Kae
Port Poften
William Herfes
Charles Edward Ashdown
Coe Township
Pile 1
Luther Pearsall
Port Rorten
Hove Town
Coffe
Ashdown
New Railroad Idea Connects St Louis and St Paul Route
A proposed joint line by the St Louis Peoria Northern Rock Island and Peoria and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific would run 156 miles from St Louis to St Paul via Havana Peoria Rock Island Davenport Dubuque and Minneapolis. Construction would start at once with solid service planned by Tee 1. A river bridge at East Moline is urged to support the new route.
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Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
Rock Island
St Paul
Rock Island Railway
East Moline
Moline
Davenport
Not Guilty in Oscar Kipp Arson Case
Edward Alday testified that Kipp claimed $410 and a cow for burning the Alday house and that William Alday profited from the affair. The defense challenged Mrs Oshbar’s implicating role, while Joseph Kipp denied arson and a jury found both defendants not guilty after a drawn out circuit court trial.
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Edward Alday
Osbar
Kipp
Alday Addition
Hhin
Adam Alday
Alday
Oshar
Sadie Ranson
Hans & Buford
William Alday
Joseph Kipp
Oscar-Kipp
Searle
Hans
Gest
Toto
Hill
Hull
Justice of the Peace
Wm. Alday
Davenport
Moline
Herman Sage
Peter Reimers
John Th Mueller
Henry Martens
K. A. Tillebein
Jesse F Eastman
Fat Alday
Arnold Kipp
Rinck
A. P. McGuirk
Crop report details July 1 conditions and acreage
The report notes corn acreage at 90 percent of last year with average condition. Winter rye and oats at 100 percent, barley 85. Potatoes up 5 percent and in 100 percent condition, as are clover timothy peaches and pastures. Apples 25 percent and grapes 90 percent.
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Thomas Campbell
Department of Agriculture
Hires Seen As Torment Aimed At Honest Workers
An old advertise says Hires is a terrible torment to the little folks and some older ones. It claims easy cure with Dean's Ointment offering instant relief and permanent cure. Sold at any drug store for 50 cents.
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Dean
Verdict 'Not guilty' for Mrs Qsbar and Joseph Kipp
Jury returns not guilty for Mrs Qsbar and Joseph Kipp amid defense claims of coerced confession. The court notes recess and plans to adjourn sine die tomorrow, effectively ending this term's business.
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Qsbar
Joseph Kipp
Kipp
Pretty home wedding at Mrs Nels Petersons
Miss Ella Peterson wed Mr John Sr Hallene at the home on Fourteenth street with Rev BR Breed officiating. The couple, active in the Second Congregational church and Sunday school, will reside on Fourth street in a well furnished home amid generous gifts and hearty congratulations.
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Nels Peterson
Fourteenth Street
Ella Peterson
John Sr. Hallene
Second Congregational Church
Fourth Street
McEniry and Miss Kane Wed at St. Josephs Rock Island
John McEniry of this city and Miss Jennie Kane of Rock Island married at St. Josephs church Rock Island this morning with Henry Schall and Mollie McEnnis as attendants. Rev Father Mackin officiated. They will reside at 2005 Seventh Avenue after a wedding tour to Chicago and Washington DC.
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John MecEniry
Jennie Kane
Rock Island
St. Joseph's Church
Henry Schall
Port Byron
Mollie McEnnis
Father Mackin
Michael Kane
McEntry
Chicrago
Washington
Twin Cities
Moline
McEnity
Chicago
Plymire and Cool Wed in Cordova at Rock Island Parsonage
William H. Plymire and Miss Anna G. Cool of Cordova married at the Methodist parsonage in Rock Island at noon Thursday by Rev. C. O. McCulloch. Mrs. Plymire is a teacher who has achieved much success in Cordova. The couple heads to Washington on a wedding tour to attend a major educational convention.
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William H. Plymire
Anna G. Cool
Cordova
Methodist Parsonage
Rock Island
C. O. McCulloch
Mra Plymire
Washington
Sessiog
Jury Deadlock Ends Second Trial in Davenport Case
The case J P Doe & Co of Davenport versus McLay & Stoddard of Reynolds ended in a hung jury after a second trial in county court. The wholesale boot and shoe dealers claimed the goods did not meet samples and harmed their business, while McLay & Stoddard sought damages. A prior winter verdict favored the defendants by 150 dollars, with a new trial subsequently held and again a jury unable to agree after twenty four hours.
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J. P. Doe & Co
Davenport
McLay & Stoddard
Reynolds
Adams
Doe & Co
Mack
Cambridge
Veing
Noahs Ark Grocery Ad in Moline Three Cities
Noahs Ark on Third Avenue in Moline promotes a wide range of goods including tinware glassware crockery and toys. The notice claims a new grocery department is the finest in the three cities and offers prices lower than wholesale.
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Noah's Ark
Moline
Chet Place
Third Avenue
Safe Plan Urges Wild Strawberry Extract for Diarrhea
A short health notice warns that cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhea strike quickly and that the only safe plan is to keep Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry on hand to treat them promptly.
Miner Killed in Sherrard Blast at Coal Valleys Mine
Janes Falkeld, a miner for Coal Valleys Mining Co. at Sherrard, was killed yesterday around noon during blasting. Supposedly overcome by smoke from the first explosion, he could not escape the second blast when blocks of coal were torn free. Survived by his wife and one daughter.
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Janes Falkeld
Coal Valles Mining Co
Sherrard
Mr. Falkeld
Illinois Soldiers Await Yale Return at Hampton Roads
The Sixth Illinois unit expects departure once the Yale arrives at Hampton Roads with orders likely for the Eighth Ohio and one Sixth Miners battalion. A Times-Herald report says no one will leave before Friday or Saturday. Private Dearth’s body search continues along the Potomac. The Ninth Illinois camps at the state fairgrounds in Springfield under Col James R Campbell. Adjutant General Reeve leads with Lieut Col Mack Tanner as post adjutant and Lieut Col Eben Swift as provost marshal. The Eighth Regiment is ordered to rendezvous at Springfield.
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Yale
Hampton Roads
Ohio
South
Times-Herald
Camp Alger
Potomac
Dearth
Prisot John Myers
Thinois
Mlinois
State Fair Grounds
Springfield
James R. Campbell
Adjt
Reeve
Mack Tanner
Eben Swift
Andy Hall
Guv. Tanner
Moline crew join Lebanon in Key West harbor assignment
The Lancaster reports 250 sailors from the New York Naval Reserve aboard the collier Lebanon to strengthen blockading fleets. Total crew on Lancaster tops 609 as new assignments loom next week. John Perrigro remains hospitalized in Key West recovering slowly.
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U.S. FL
Lancaster
Key West Harbor
Key West
Fla
Lebanon
New York Naval Reserve
New York
Moline
John Perrigro
Joun Sundine
Pleasant Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Laxative Relief
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant flavored gentle laxative for children and families. It claims soothing effects and costive or bilious parents benefit, noting it is the best family remedy and should be kept in every home. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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The
California Fig Syrup Co
Water Power Station Upgrades With Concrete Wall
Government starts removing the rock wall at the People's Power Co station to replace it with a durable concrete barrier. A. J. Smith has cleared the power shed and wheels transfer area. Totten leads the work as a coffer dam is prepared. The old LeClaire stone wall, housing six gates and power wheels, will be replaced, with stone reused in the new structure. Twelve concrete wheels will generate power once complete.
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People’s Power Co
A. J. Smith
Totten
LeClaire
Colona Notes and Social Visits in Spring Hill
Colona and nearby communities report visits by Mrs. Charlee Baum, Mrs. Anton Becht, Mrs. John Becht, and Misses Grassau Weed to Davenport for church events. Misa Wimer of Spring Hill and siblings connected to Joseph Wimer are noted. Local farmers face mixed corn yields as harvest begins. Families extend thanks for support after Charles Humberstone’s death.
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Misa Wimer
Spring Hill
Joseph Wimer
Charlee Baum
Rock Island
GL. Elwell
Elwell
C.T. Pyle
Hoyt
Kan
Chicoro
Anton Becht
John Becht
Princeton
Maggie
Kelra Grassau
Lizzie Weed
Davenport
United Presbyterian Church
James Bradley
Charles L. Humberstone
Secret of health claim with Burdock Blood Bitters
An old advertisement asserts that lasting vitality comes from keeping the bowels stomach liver and kidneys active and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as the remedy. It frames digestion and organ activity as the key to happiness and vigor.
Card of Thanks from the Stones for aid after son’s death
Mr and Mrs Wm Stone Jr of Hampton township thank friends and neighbors for kindness and help in recovering their son Richard's body.
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Wm. Stone, Jr
Hampton Township
Richard
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Murphy
Newark, J
NEW Railroad
St. Louis-St. Paul
A Alday
Wim
Hans Oshbar
Alday-Oshbar
Ita
Wilson
Clarris
Ed Patton
Edith Morris
Lewis Morris
Morris
Col
Henry Curtis
Hawes
Smith
LaSalle
Emil Johnson
CTT & PL
Fackge Gest
Tucca Bay
Evening Dispatch
Phil Johnson
Sesterday
Thomas McGovern
Dureens
Andrew Jackson
Bentleys Sutton
Wesley Reddig
Oskar- Kipp
Mrs. Oshar
Kmipps
Oskar-Kipparson
J. L. Haas
J. T. Kenworthy
Cropa
John
Hallene
Plymire
James Falkeld
Illinois
Ewend & Kuschmann
Third Ave
Market Square
Royal Baking Rowder CO
Colona
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