Mrs Frank S Bryan Dies at Zuma Home
Mary Louise Schafer widow of Frank S Bryan died at her Zuma home on July 16 aged 29 years 6 months 18 days born December 28 187? in Zumex township She joined United Brethren church at Rose Hill later moved to Zunis Methodist and Epworth league She served as organist at both churches and leaves husband mother four brothers two grandmothers and many friends Funeral was at Rose Hill church with Rev E B Meecham officiating Interment Rose Hill cemetery
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Mary Louise Schafer
M. F. Schafer
Zumex Township
Frank 8. Bryan
United Brethren Church
Rose Hill
Zunis Methodist Church
Epworth League
E. B. Meecham
H#lldale
Thos
David Schafer
Watertown
George Schafer
Alva Searle
Zuma
Frank Weiss
Rock Island
Gall
Joe Mohr
Rose Hill Cemetery
Teamsters Strike Near End After Driver Return to Work
Special to Moline Dispatch reports Chicago on July 20 that about two hundred drivers agreed to return to work ending the teamsters strike. The joint council, after a stormy session, recommended unions involved call off the strike.
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Joint Council
Moline Dispatch
Chicago
Teamster
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Teamsters
Governor Defends Dr Taylor Amid Removal Rumors
Springfield reports say Governor stated there is no truth to removal rumors about Dr Taylor, confirming he remains head of the institution. The governor’s message, shared with Republican leaders and friends, contrasts with press stories circulated statewide.
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Caade
Sprinfield
Dr. Taylor
Thig
Chich
Taylor
Wade
P Sylane
Xeat
Retord
Sofus
de Tayer
Résecn
Fat
Tae
Tindall Grove Camp Weeting August 18 27
W R Wiley presiding elder announces dates for Molinean Grove meeting at Grove Camp four miles north of Milan. Program not finished yet but cottage rentals allocated to three committees including Women’s Home Missionary Society, Women’s Foreign Missionary Society, and Enworth Leaguers.
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W. R. Wiley
Grove
Milan
Ix Committee
Eac
Women's Home Missionary Society
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Enworth Leaguers
Nomination Dates for Bushnell Elections Revealed
The notice outlines nomination at Bushnell on August 24 for Congress as part of the regular November election cycle. It mentions caucuses in August and two county conventions set for the 16th on Rock Island County, noting the district’s only county with two candidate dates.
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Congress
Rock Island
Ambiguous OCR Snippet Hints Local Event At a House
Fragmentary text references a person named Jon and an address or location in a house setting. The readable parts suggest a public or social event with names and times, but specifics are unclear. The piece appears to be an OCR garble from a local newspaper item.
Local Notes From Milesdale and Surrounding Towns
Reports from Milesdale and nearby communities detail visits, family news, and local activities. residents include Mrs. John Borkword, Mrs. Flora Jamerson, Mrs. Wm Sheppard, and families traveling to Chicago, Denver, and Iowa for visits and work. A boat purchase by Fred Smith and funeral arrangements for W. H. Huneke are among the day’s items.
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Hesket
Watertown
Relatyes
Fibbon
Wm. Sheppard
Lee Trobridge
Erie
sMre
Wm. Parker
East Moline
Friendsh Hilledale
Judson Newton
Iowa
Enterprise
John Butter
Aciaa
Zion City
Aboy
Tompeon
Mia
Merlie Wittsin
at-Erteia
James Mills
C. C. Whiteside
Rock Island
Wm. Dillon
George Downing
O. Hanson
Allde
Haulidg
Paving and Loop Plans Stir Rock Island Transit Talk
City and street railway officials discuss paving South Fifteenth Street to enable a permanent railbed for two possible loops. A Down Town loop on Fourteenth Street and Fifth Avenue is sought this season to speed park crowds. Two interurban cars damaged in a July head on collision at Cedar Rapids arrived for repairs in Rock Island.
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Prospect Park
Fourteenth Avenue
Rock Island
Fourteenth Avenué
Fifteenth Street
Improvement Board
South Fifteenth Street
Joop
Third
Fourth Avenue
Chautauqua
Fourteenth-street
Fifth-avenue
Cedar Rapides
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Rock Teland
Tricity Allway Company
Moline Manufacturing Officers Selected Amid Unclear Text
Fragmentary OCR notes list MOLINE MANUFACTURING officers with garbled words and stray letters. The legible portions reference names and roles but lack coherent context or a complete event.
Eighty Thousand Gold Hidden in Iowa Bluff
The Monmouth Atlas recalls the 1830 buried gold legend near Waukon Iowa. Four soldiers carried eighty pounds each of gold valued at eighty thousand dollars to Fort McKay and were killed. the treasure vanished. A later note hinted it was buried on a bluff, but no trace was found and searches continue.
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Mississippi Bluffs
Waukon
Iowa
United States
Uncle Bam
Zachary Taylor
Old Fort McRay
Black Hawk
Taylor
Fort McKay
Merelerre
Mttle
Unclear OCR excerpt from Watertown notice
Fragmentary local text from Watertown with scattered names and phrases about Miss Lippert and Decatur Springfield. Readable elements include a reference to a person from Burlington and mentions of a seried of unclear events or notices dated in July.
Price's Playful Tap Breaks a Rib
In a police court, Price a powerful colored man from Moline faced an assault and battery charge after a April 21 incident in a bluff butcher shop with George W Hazel of Friedman Manufacturing Co. Hazel, a traveling salesman, suffered a broken rib but did not seek immediate pain relief. Price admitted to the accusation after mileage vouchers confirmed his presence, paid a $6 fine, and offered to cover Hazel's surgical expenses.
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Smith Price
Moline
Shino
George W Hazel
Friedman Manufacturing Co
Chicago
John Waidelich Price
Price
Hazel
Oskaloosa
Boy Kicked by Farmer's Horse After Bicycle Collision
Halzex Benster collided with a farmer's team at Third avenue and Sixteenth street on Thursday afternoon. He was kicked in the head and rendered insensible for about fifteen minutes. After examination no injuries were found aside from torn clothing. he cannot explain how the accident occurred. He lives at 1124 Eighth Street.
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Halzex Benster
Third Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Bat
Eighth ‘Street
Masons Plan August Reunion and Picnic Details
Rock Island and Scott county Masonic picnic association prepares for the third annual event at Watch Tower on Thursday August 17 with committee appointments for transportation speaker program amusements and music. Officers include President C C Wilson Rock Island and Secretary E H Bowman Rock Island with lodge members aiding in plans for a large turnout and athletic contests and an evening of dancing.
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Order
Rock Island
Scott Counties
Ferguson Amusements
D J. Sears
A D Welch
L. Hemenway
G B. Kraopp
Frank Canedy
C E. Hodgson
J Hickey
L. Mosenfelder
R. B. Olmstead
William Goldsmith
C. A Hayes
William Glenn
All Lodges of Association
C C Wilson
C A. Hayes
Andalusia
E H. Bowman
R. A. Evans
Davenport
Rock Island County
Scott County
Heat wave takes heavy toll across cities
New York records seventy heat prostration deaths in a day as eastern regions feel extreme torridity. Detroit reports about fifty child fatalities from the heat amid prostrations and rising fatalities. Thunderstorms arrive in the evening and temperatures ease back to normal.
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New York
Army transport Sherman brings units from Manila to San Francisco
The Sherman arrives from Manila carrying infantry, squadrons, and artillery returning to the United States. It lists units and equipment including a 43rd squadron and air detachment components under Lt.
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Francisco
United States Army
Sherman
Manila
Enise Bours
Fatax Afanteys
Paris Ewacyaighis
Niecy Cous Nd
Abe
Strength of the Counties in Illinois Congressional race
A detailed report on a Springfield meeting of congressional candidates and county committeemen chaired by Governor Deneen. It outlines dates for the Bushnell convention on August 24, primaries around August 11 or 12, and county conventions on August 15. Rock Island appears pivotal with potential to form a four-county coalition to nominate.
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Congress
Deneen
Capitol
Springfield
Colonel Rankin
Warren County
Henderson County
Frank G. Allen
Bushnell
Congressional Committee
Rock Island
President Receives No Visitors at Oyster Bay
Special dispatch from Moline notes the President received no visitors today at Oyster Bay. The record records a routine day with no public events or redezvous, reflecting a quiet schedule.
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Oyster Bay
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