Saintly Swede dies after testimony at Free Swede Church
Swan Johnson, 72, father of Frank A. Johnson of Moline Furniture works, died in a pew at the Free Swede Evangelical church after delivering his testimony during a midweek prayer meeting. Heart failure brought on by exertion and excitement ended his life shortly after the sermon. Born January 6 1826 in Sweden, he immigrated in 1869 and settled in Chicago before moving to Moline in 1871. He and his wife of 49 years leave children Mrs. August Wenberg Frank A. Johnson Miss Hilda Johnson and Mrs. Frank A. Lundahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan Johnson
Frank A. Johnson
Free
Frank
Johnson
Moline Furniture Works
Mr. Johnson
East Moline
Backe Socken
Elfsborgstan
Sweden
Chicago
Moline
Moline Plow Co
August Wenberg
Hilda Johnson
Frank A. Lundahl
Light Guard band accident on River Road
After serenading Kim Chapman, a hack driven by Wm McEntry overturned on a 4 foot river bank. Herman Miller suffered a severe forehead cut while others, including McEntry, were bruised but not seriously hurt. Horses uninjured. harness damaged. group walked three miles to town as instruments suffered damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Chapman
Campbell'i Istand
Wm. McEnitry
Herman Miller
McEntry
Bridge crews active near Joslin repair C B and Q lines
Twelve bridge builders and repairers for the C B and Q railway are working in the Joslin area. They board with Mrs Frank Dailey. John came from Gregory Brown who moved back to Missouri last spring to farm but returns to help on his father's farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C., B. & Q. Railway
Joslin
Mrrs
Frank Dailey
John Acame Ben
Gregory Brown
Residence Destroyed On Island By Early Morning Fire
A. E. Montgomery's two story frame residence on the island burned at 3 am after a guest, Mr. McGonagil, woke to smoke. Workmen from the Arsenal shops helped save belongings. police could not assist due to water shortage as flames destroyed the eight room dwelling. Cause believed defective flue. embers possibly smoldered unseen since 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Montgomery
McGonagil
Montgomery
Arsenal
Molice Department
Moline Bridge
Thia
Woodmen Picnic Plans Announced For Aug 21
Arrangements by Lardner and McHugh for the Tenth District Woodmen's Picnic at Hawk Watch Tower on August 21. Levi F. Cralle of Moline named marshal with extensive committees named for Finance Press Reception and Decorations across Rock Island Moline Davenport and Taylor Ridge communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
George Morgan
H. P. Simpson
W. A. Johnson
W. A. Jones
Moline
T. J. Medill, Jr
T. B. Reidy
J. E. Larkin
John Otter
E. D. Sweeny
W. H. Gest
William Jackson
C. W. Hawes
William McEniry
C. F. Lynde
Charles McHugh
Bert McKown
E. F. Helpenstehl
Herman Seidel
H. C. Cleaveland
T. H. Thomas
James McNamara
Spencer Mattison
W. I. Heath
J. F. Meyers
Harry Corcoran
Pat Carey
M. E. Sweeny
J. T. Stafford
Gustaf Sw
Train Strikes Beer Wagon at Thirteenth Street
A Rock Island beer wagon pulled by L O Fox was struck by C I P engine 817 in Moline at 11 80 this morning. The wagon wrecked the locomotive derailed the tender and two hours were needed to right the equipment. Fox was bruised and one horse was killed. The gatekeeper says he signaled. Fox and Lundberg dispute the claim of derelict duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Thirteenth? Street
L. O. Fox
Rock Island
Henning Mendota Brewery
Fox
Wm. O’brien
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Street
C. M.lundberg
O'Brien
Alaska Steamer Alfred J Beach Sinks 350 Miles Off Alaska
The Alfred J Beach, built in Seattle for the Alaska Mutual Transportation and Investment Association of Chicago, foundered in heavy seas 350 miles off the Alaska coast. Twenty four Chicago men and women survived after abandoning ship and reaching the W H Evans or another vessel as the Beach sank. The Noyo towed the two river steamers before the disaster, and several other ships were wrecked or saved in the fleet's voyage. The steering crew changed and the fleet proceeded to Dixon's Entrance before the fatal loss occurred. The surviving list includes numerous Chicago residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Beach
Seattle
Wash
Alfred J. Reach
Chicagonna Fox
Yukon
North Pacific
Alaska
Chicago
Lakme
St. Michael
Alfred J. Beach
W. H. Evans
Argo No. 2
Constantine
International
Lakmne
Dutch Harbor
Noyo
Dixon's
Noya
Evans
Dixon
American Bay
Novo
St Michael
Michael
Alfred J. H
Alaska Mutual Transportation and Ing Association of Chicago
Jess
Henry Speak
Martrom
Markatrom
Olmatead
Carey
A. Donners
Berger
River collision sinks steamer with light salvage impact
The Diamond or steamer Dubuque struck the Winona bridge on Tuesday and sank in five feet of water. The Weasel hull sits in six feet of depth and the deck cargo endured no damage. Salvage work remains light due to the shallow water and stable wreckage though some repairs may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Winona
Obituary notices of Carlson, Stephenson, Stoltenburg families
An obituary notice covers the death of Mrs. Carlson born Jacobson in Sweden and her family, including husband and daughter Anna Oliver Stephenson of Rock Island. It also details the sudden death of Oliver Stephenson, Swedish immigrants with deep ties to Swedesburg and Augustana College. Additional notices describe the deaths of Mrs. Stoltenburg and Margarethallen, and the passing of Carl Carlson after a week with diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlson
Jacobson
Linfleras
Jonkopinglan
Sweden
America
Moline
Anna
Davenport Couple Seeks Marriage License
The item lists a Davenport Iowa pair Albert Evans and Lottie Lee Rojiser seeking marriage license. other text appears garbled with illegible names and partial phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Evans
Lottie Lee Rojiser
Davenport
Iowa
Alrick Andquist
Injunction Sought to Halt Peoria Rail Yard Expansion
Rock Island residents prepare to seek an injunction before Judge Gest Monday morning to stop a second main track on the levee in front of First Avenue and to prevent use of Fifth Avenue north of blocks 2 4 and 3 Old Town as a coal chute or rail yard. Frederick Hass leads the action with attorney John T. Kenworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Rock Island
Gest
Rock Island Council
Peoria
Fifth Avenue
Old Town
Twelfth
Fifteenth Streets
Frederick Hass
John T. Kenworthy
Stephenson
Supreme Court
Chicago Lake Front
Montgomery Ward
Marshall Field
Montgomery Ward & Co
Community notes and notices from Colona area columns
Local items report visits by Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Elwell plus travel plans of Miss Meer. A 24‑person surprise party for Georgia and Margaret Weed is noted, with weather and ground conditions mentioned. Subdivision plans for Colona and local social events including a picnic are described along with church hymn text discussions and assembly mixups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hillis
Gertrude Meer
Dixon
U. P
Cumberland Presbyterian One Assembly
General Assembly
Ananias
Henry County
Colona
George Br Store
Port Byron Community Events and Local Notes
The W R C served ice cream and cake at the G A R hall for front-line boys, drawing a large crowd as temperatures were favorable. Congregational church services were suspended due to Rev T L Kiernan's vacation, with congregants cleaning the church this week. A Tuesday storm caused minor damage with scattered debris. more rain would help. Tile sidewalk work between YT and Pernall’s store and the blacksmith shop progresses, leading to full tile walks from the depot to Simonson and Schafer’s bank. A sprinkler could improve Malin street dust and municipal dust control. Dr L C Dow spent Sunday at home. Miss May Smith of Fulton visits Miss Lizzie Clark briefly. A youth nicknamed “Pa” faced troubles Tuesday night. Eugene Harper vacationing at home after teaching at Fargo College. Mr and Mrs F E Geisler of Chicago visit relatives. B A W Si
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
T. L. Kiernan
Congregational Church
YT. & Penrnall’s
Simonson & Schafer's Bank
Malin Street
L. C. Dow
May Smith
Fulton
Lizzie Clark
Eugene Harper
Fargo College
FE. F. Geislér
Chicago
B. AV. Si
Augustana News Quiet Campus and Staffing Updates
The Evening Dispatch notes a quiet campus as many faculty leave for recreation. Grant Wultberg is named associate editor of The Augustana. The commercial department and Conservatory mail circulars total 22 000. The Book Concern building should finish by Oct. 1. Edna Lund departs for concerts in Pennsylvania before touring Jamestown, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Department
C. O. Granere
Pennsylvania
Grant Wultberg
The
Augustana
Hultberg
Commercial
Conservatory of Music
Book Concern
J. Jesperson
Rocky Mountains
J. A. Bexell
Edna Lund
Augustana Conservatory of Music
East
Pittsburgh
Jamestown
N. Y
Postmaster Secures Two More Carriers for Moline District
Postmaster McKinley wins approval for two additional mail carriers starting Oct 1 to relieve overworked staff. One carrier will serve South Moline, the other will be mounted as a collector for business district collection duties. An annual $240 horse hire allowance is approved to mount one carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
South Moline
General Department
Moline
Ill
W. G. Edens
Perry Heath
Post Office Letters List for Moline Illinois Week of July 21 1998
This notice lists letters unclaimed at the Moline Illinois post office in Rock Island county for the week beginning July 21 1998. Addressees include Bugard S L Burges A Carlson John Clayton Williard Nelson Emil Staenstrom A Slaughter T L Smith James Sullivan James. Inquiries should reference advertised status and give the date of the list. GEO H Nikinley P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock Island County
Illinois
Bugard
S. L. Burges
A. Carlson
John Clayton
Williard Nelson
Emil Staenstrom
A. Slaughter
T. L. Smith
James Sullivan
James
Geo. H. N’kinley
P.'M
Gillmores Leave for Battle Creek Michigan
Mr and Mrs J B Gillmore depart this morning heading to Battle Creek Michigan for unspecified travel plans or visit, as recorded in the society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillmore
Battle Creek
Mich
Industrial notes on Moline plants and wage gains
The Moline Elevator works report a busy season with rising output and plans for new machinery to expand shop capacity. The Moline Plow Co adds seven grindstones for twenty eight total and improves lighting. Deere & Co roustabouts receive wage increase from 1.35 to 1.50 per day and blacksmiths' helpers up to 1.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Moline Plow Co
Deere & Co
Soldiers Sing God Save the Queen in Tampa
In Tampa American soldiers sang God Save the Queen to honor Victoria's birthday showing softened sentiment toward England amid the US Spain war. The passage praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for thin weak people improving in weeks, noting its effectiveness against stomach disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Victoria
England
United States
Spain
Hostetter
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Arsenal Burns
Watch Tower
Alaskan
Oliver Stephenson
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Stephenson
Fown
Swedesburg
Mary H. Johnson
Augustana College
C. A Hemberg
O. Olsson
Stoltenberg
Peter Stoltenburg
Bright
Stoltenburg
Germany
Gray
Treas Rawlins
Dallas
J. H. Crabtree
Eufaula
J. T
George
Celia
Lucy
Mary
Walter
Margarethallen
Derby
Josie
Joseph B. Derby
Mansur Co.'s
Edman Theodore
Joha ‘Carlson
Seventh ‘Avenue
Uae
Pred Hass
Oolenfa
Port Byron
Augustana Netes
Evening Dispatch
Industrial Notes
Ood
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