Supervisors Handle County Finances and Appointments
The board reviewed Drury toll road finances with a $189.05 shortfall after year end. They approved hospital care arrangements, kept assessments steady, and directed minor county office improvements to September. Elections for poor doctors favored Kohler in Moline and DeSilva in Rock Island, and a quit claim deed for Harriet Sage was approved. The county prepared a loan for expenses and directed county printing to local firms. Medicines bids were awarded to Speidel, Marshall & Fisher, von Koeckritz, and Battles Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Drury Toll Road
Fitzpatrick
Donovan
Moline Hospital
Benton Davis
Kendall
Engel
Moline
Rock Island
George, Hutchinson
Seidel
Gamble
Deere & Co
Wm. Butterworth
Mo- Ting
E. A. Eden
A. E. Kohler
W. C. Beam
George
Kohler
Dr. Hall
de Silva
DeSilva
Judiciary Committee
Harriet Sage
Block 18
Old Town of
Addison Phillip
Filbert
C. Speidel
Marshall & Fisher
Tlorst. von Koeckritz
Battles Bros
Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a safe summer remedy that cures complaints of the young and old without harming the weakest constitution. It emphasizes natural healing and reliability for seasonal ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Havana Chantauqta at Wveralde Park Announcement
Greatly reduced rates via St Louis Peoria line at Havana Chantauqta held at Wveralde park from July 22 to August 1. Event details emphasize discounted travel options on CP and St Louis railway connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Chantauqta
Wveralde Park
St. Louis- Peoria
C. P
St. L. Railway
Board abolishes voting precinct in Hout Moliné
The county board of supervisors on Friday afternoon abolished voting precinct No. 2 in Hout Moliné drownstdp, ending its operations and affecting local voting logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Hout Moliné
Obituary notices for Rebecca Simpson and others in city
Rebecca T Simpson died Friday afternoon at her daughter’s residence from paralysis. Born July 29 1818 in Smithton Westmoreland Co Penn she was near 80. Widow of John Simpson she leaves four children including Mrs Dodge and Mrs Gould. Funeral at 10 p m Sunday at F G Gould residence. Peter J Clint died Saturday at 53? in Moline born in Sweden. leaves wife and children. Jennie and Edna etc. Edna Marguerite 13 months old died brain fever. William Corder 78 died Thursday at daughter Mrs Ninck’s home in Nockaldand. survived by two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca T. Simpson
Fred G. Gould
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street
Simpson
Smithton
Westmoreland County
Penn
John Simpson
R. D. Welch
Ravenden Springs
Ark
Ruhy
St. Louis
F. G. Gould
Dispatch
Peter J. Clint
Third Avenue
Sweden
America
Deere & Co
Jennie
Moline
Edna Marguerite
John Ingwera
Seventeenth Avenue
William Corder
Yerra
Wm. Ninck
Nockdaland
Tie
Germany
Rinck
William Cordes
Grand Jurors Selected for September Circuit Term
The supervisors chose grand jurors for the September term across districts including Cordova Cant see Reynolds Coe Zimmerman Canoe Creek James Mill Zuma A Searle Port Byrop John Moody Hampton Jacob Warner South Moline J H Thornton Moline John H Wahlstrand Reimer Reimers Frank Nosker Rock Island P J Lee Gus Klotz Edward Barrall Otto Huber South Rock Island George M Luken Black Hawk D W Matthews Coal Valley Herman Nitz Rural Andrew Donaldson Bowling Thomas H Johnson Edgington A Seaver Andalusia D B Holmes Buffalo Prairie Albert Zollinger Drury F W Christian J E Larkin of the Tri City Labor Congress helped form the Rock Island Boot and Shoe Workers union with M F Powers as president John Stinstram vice president Wm civil recording secretary Miss Ella Burton financial secretary Miss Nannie Grandine treasurer Hoyt Platt sentinel August Anderson conductor Emil J Lundburg Miss Ida Miller and Thomas McCarthy trustees The Rock Island shoe company agreed to a 49 hour work week for employees on Saturday after findings that many factories pay 60 hours for 59 hours worked
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Chares Reynolds
Coe
Frank Zimmerman
Canoe Creek
James Mill
Zuma
Jng
A. Searle
Port
Byrop
John Moody
Hampton
Jacob Warner
South Moline
J. H. Thornton
Moline
John H. Wahlstrand
Reimer Reimers
Frank Nosker
Rock Island
P. J. Lee
Gus Klotz
Edward Barrall
Otto Huber
South Rock Island
George M. Luken
Black Hawk
D. W. Matthews
Coal ' Valley
Herman Nitz
Andrew Donaldson
Bowling
Thomas H. Johnson
Edgington
A. H. Seaver
Andalusia
D. B. Holmes
Buffalo Prairie
Albert Zollinger
Drury
F. W. Christian
J. E. Larkin
Tri-City Labor Congress
Rock Island Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
National Organization
M. F. Powers
John Stinstram
Ella
Burton Financial
Nannie Grandine
Hoyt
Rock Island Shoe Company
Cordova—Obas
George
Lew Reynolds
John Ega
Doe W. H. Ashdown
Charles Wake
Chag. Eipper
Byron Kendall
John Liphardt
M. Gerhardt
Wm. Filbert
George Walker
Rge Wainwright
Byron
H. C. Trent
Hunt
Rogera. Eeapten
Wm. Edelman
Paul Mohr
Underwood Ates
W. R. Carey
HH. Trevor
Isadore
J. Fitzpatrick
Boyd Girton
Isaac Weaver
Lvalley
T. B. R.lees
William Ad.eere Hutchinson
Rich. Donald
Aon
Foster Wylie
A. L. Freeberg
James B. Clark
Henry Martin
W. &. Miller
J. H. Patterson
Taylor
W. G. Davis
John McAdam
Ja Baker
J. OC. Burgoyne
Wm. Strohmeier
Samuel Kennedy
J. B. Titterington
Wm. Fowler
Logan Drury
F. C. Mewes
Wm. J. Kranz
L. P. Nelson
Dan W. Gould
Carnard
N.R. Zeigler
Clarendeé Nason
H. J.gripp
Bjorklund
John Ullmark
Lira
Daebellehn
Charles Rt
John Johan
John Wynne
Mes Ha
Henry Rial
B. A. Antes
BO Penatal
Peter Schlahdae
Forth
John. Alwee
Geo
Exner
L. Pfoh
Mattles
W. H. Emas
Spencer Mat
J. W. Cavanaugh
C. B. Knox
Robert Kuschmann
A. Soteetan
A. F. Hill
Crest Ward
Ritanb
Rock Is
Ti DL
Eplers
Duke
Hening
Ottawa
Herman A. Scott
Rock Tipal
Mins Alta M. Mosely
Aledo
Aledos
C. W. Negus
Peoria
Watts
Rosenfield Hhe
Chicago
Nineteenth Street
Seventh Avenue
C. B. Stockhouse
Swan Youngren
H. Holdorf
Henry Ehrne Teehaurer
Brewers’ Union
9Ea
Willis
Rether
Woodmen
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Frank
Frank Kautz
Lon Hussey
Victor Hing
Strom
Sennett
Rev
Father Bank
Germany
Marie Brown
Mt Rece
Will Newell
St. Anthony's Hospital
Moline Avenue
Maiucker
Toba
Pon
Surian
John’ Sauersank
Spencer
Case
Rock Taland
Somarr
Accidents Affect War Veteran and Arsenal Carpenter
John Stewart aged 65 from Rock Island Arsenal was thrown from his wagon near Davenport after his team bolted, fracturing his right leg. Carpenter Gree Barnes suffered the loss of part of a finger on his left hand in the same incident. The Weather Bureau provided Winona with flags for daily masthead displays as river farmers study the forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
Rock Island Arsenal
Davenhord
Aeney
Mr. Stewart
G Pree Barnes
Arsenal
United States Weather Bureau
Winona
Rock Island Board Elects Teachers After Committee Recommendation
Board members in Rock Island organized to elect teachers after the committee recommended six former instructors. The elections occurred at a meeting where four officials were chosen for the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rock Island Board of
San
Cation
Ers
Colona notes July events and crop conditions
Miss Edith Avis Gray gave an elocutionary recital at the Methodist church. Thanksgiving services were held at United Presbyterian. John Sherrill wrote from Charleston, S C, as he joined the Sixth Illinois for Santiago de Cuba. Hay crop is good but rain is needed for corn. Local visits include Miss Julia Becht and Mrs. J. M. Woodruff. W A Griffith was ill. repairs on the LBRock River bridge piers proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colona
Edith Avis Gray
United Presbyterian
John Sherrill
Charleston
Julia Becht
Rock Island
Oliver Holland
Carbon Cliff
Charles Baum
Cambridge
Madge
Myrtle
Green River
W. A. Griffith
Lbrock River
C., R. Railway
Appointed Election Judges Across County Precincts
Supervisors name numerous judges of elections for districts from Cordova-Obas to Bowling and Andalusia. The list includes Cordova Obas George Lew Reynolds John Ega Doe W H Ashdown Charles Wake and more across multiple townships with names like Canoe Creek and Buffalo Prairie.
Rock Island News Highlights Local Life and Incidents
About 200 people gathered in Rock Island for a morning trip aboard the steamer Duke up the henderson harbor. Reports mention marriages, illnesses, crime cases, a hotel lease, saloon organization, accidents, church events, and city political pleas as residents navigate daily affairs.
Sheriff negotiates sale of Henry County newspaper plant
Sheriff Quinn of Henry County announces the sale of the local newspaper plant and paper assets. Several bidders with existing Henry County newspaper holdings show intent to bid, signaling competition for the property.
Fire Escape Law Reaches Moline Buildings
State fire escape requirements target three story plus structures in Moline. Factory Inspector William of Galesburg distributed notices to owners, listing designated buildings and the needed ladders, platforms, and automatic escapes to protect occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Willian
Galesburg
Ebn J
Moline Plow Col
Deere & Co
Deere & Mansur Co
Wileon- Moline Buggy Co
Mutual Wheel Co
Molinec Co
Barnard, & Teas Mig. Co
Moline Elevator Co
Molina Furniture
Sterling
Ehn
Village improvements brighten Port Byron streets
The town shows better appearance as grass is cut along streets and Main Street sidewalk tiles are being installed. The river’s receding flow uncovers a sandbar again before the town, while residents and visitors share social visits, family checks, and local notices about births and arrivals.
Letters to be claimed at Moline Post Office
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Moline Illinois post office for week ending July 14 1808. Names include Bos Sam Carlson E J Eckbrg Mrs Susan Erckinson Miss Hattie Merkes Vance Nowak MM Peterson A C Peterson Mrs C F Reed Miss Jessie Seaberg Alf Williams J K In calling for letters please say advertised and give date of list. GEO H MKinley PNM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock Island County
Illinois
Bos
Sam. Carlson
E. J. Eckbrg
Susan Erckinson
Hattie Merkes
Vance Nowak
MM. Peterson
A. C. Peterson
C F. Reed
Jessie Seaberg
Alf Williams
J. K
Geo
H. M'Kinley
P. NM
A Japanese Dinner Reimagines Food and Artful Tables
Mrs Mimoli writes Fraser in The Pall Mall Magazine describing a Japanese dinner that fills a room with a semicircle of guests. The spread of tiny plates becomes a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes, echoing childhood lacquered dreams, though the food itself seems unsatisfying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mimoli
Fraser
Pall Mall
Charteris
Earth
Littl
Japan
Ian
Newport Gunboat Describes Havana Blockade Mission
Fr Sperling writes from the Newport, a small gunboat with six 4 inch guns, detailing life at sea since June 17 and the mission off Havana. The crew from Moline Rock Island Davenport Chicago and Peoria reports scarce provisions, sights of Cuban towns, prize captures, and daily routine aboard the blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Sperling
United
Newport
Havana
Frank P. Maucker
Forty-first Street
Fourteenth Avenue
Rock Island
Key West
Moline
Davenport
Chicago
Peoria
Lancaster
Tampa
Cuba
Key Romano
Cuban Canal
Cardenas
Matanzas
Morro Castle
Vicksburg
Rotterdam
Hamilton
Morro’ Castle
Tuffley Family Travel Home After Jeep Ride
Mr and Mrs George Tuffley and son left Moline Monday morning for Canton Illinois and arrived that night at 14 o clock. George notes they felt tired the next morning and asks if that meant they were not tired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
George Tuffley and Son
Moline
Canton
Til
George
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Vas
Rebecca T. Bimpeau
Clint
Ingwers
Cordes
Coloma
Judges OF Election
Rock Ibland
Erin
Evening Dispatch
Caine Solace
Port Byron
Epworth Teague Bodial
A Byron
Editora Dispatch
Crompton
Post
Rogers
Clarence Stevens
Colorado Springs
Col
Will Swisher
Fannie Swisher
C. Dow
Axelson
Linke and Lipper
Block and Metzgar
E. B. Sidlinger
Lemuel Karr
H. C. Miller
Rapids City
Henry Schroeder
Infront OF
Weasel
Mira
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