Local Briefs and Notices from Rock Island Area
Two loads of coal moved to Rock Island for sale at 20 cents per bushel. Minnie Subl vs Ed Donahoo postponed to 2 PM next Saturday. Illinois lawmakers favor a 30 000 addition to the Davenport public building fund. John M Frey proud of a filly by Al Hasgan from Floretta. South Moline Democrats caucus elects Meckling Meckling Suman Benson Weeker Will Quick. Gov Altgeld reportedly may resign due to ill health. Davenport girl Mary Werthman sent to Mt Pleasant asylum, Friedrich Hamm linked to World’s Fair case. Rev PF Johnson of Adolph church preached. Swedish trip planned. family to Pennsylvania. Thoroughbred horses shipped to Dra Weszler Arp farm for two months training. Second Battalion steam launch inspection near Dubuque with boat declared in good shape. Death notices from St Louis and local area. funeral at Oakaloona Town. Mrs Ed Stoehr receives thousand-dollar insurance draft from Modern Woodmen. Local rail strike tensions at La Salle station. misfired rock incident at Ottawa tram. Police report for murder case in nearby town. Meline Maennerchor appoints officers. local school farewell events and drills attract crowds. Electric Hiteeria remedy ad appears with price 0c and 1 per bottle.
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Rock Island
Minnie Subl
Donahoo
House Committee On
Livenport
John M Frey
Sunda
al Hasgan
P H Weasel
South Moline Democrats
Town Hall
Delates
HE Meckling
WC Meckling
Sam Suman
J M Benson
John Weeker
Will Quick Wooa Christinan
Inter Geean
John Hill
PF Johnson
Cuntaf Adolph Church
Sweden
Pennsylvania
Agyan
Han
la Salle
Miltamen
Ottawa
Atandig
Citven
Aheriffita Pheanes Caarity
Gil Sheds
Cora Wilkins
Woasedfhad
Tha Aestae
Mies
Lorna Mellin
Tonecota School
Cleblud Peidas
Vipin Emma
Stratford
Ben Ben Diah
Abe
Calia
Prof Oppenhemmer
Lincoln school manual training exhibit prizes awarded
Large attendance today at Lincoln school for the manual training exhibit with prizes totaling 820 in cash. Awards went to Henry Martin No 16 for Most Improvement, Ernest Ostrand No 32 for Second prize, John Schacht No 10 for Greatest Originality, and Chas Lundahl No 73 for Best Work as judges M Y Cady C L Grimes and Charles Heald reviewed specimens without knowing competitors.
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Lincoln School
Messrs
M. Y Cady
C. L Grimes
Charles Heald
Henry Martin
Ernest Ostrand
John Schacht
Chas Lundahl
Moline Navigation Elects Board Of Directors At Meeting
Stockholders of the Moline Navigation and Excursion company met in E. E. Morgan's office and elected directors George M Waters George D Dunn J Skinner C O Nason and J H Porter. The board will be organized as soon as practicable. Travelers for the Mo hoe Prow Co at headquarters include J C Smalley T H Martin J Arnold W Bixby T B DuBois J H Heckman and W R Waters. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and strengthens the system it powers through fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Navigation & Excursion Comet
E. E. Morgan
George M Waters
George D Dunn
J @ Skinner
C O Nason
J H Porter
Mohoe Prow Co
J ¢ Smalley
T H Martin
J. Arnold
W Bixby
T B DuBois
J. H Heckman
Sutphin
D T Martin
J W Foy
J H. Holloway
W R. Waters
Coal Miners Strike Threatens Local Mills and Supplies
The article reports Coal Miners at Cable and Gilchrist striking after voting to remain at work, risking shutdowns for Tri-City factories lacking soft coal. It notes some plants like Deere & Co and Dimock, Gould & Co have fuel reserves or alternatives, while Moline Wagon Company faces imminent closure without coal. It also mentions broader public concerns and unrelated political notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable and Gilchhist
Tri-City
Gilchrist
Deere & Co
Deere & Manaur Co
Moltre Plow Co
Sechler Carriage Co
Mutual Whee
Barnard & Leas
Pump Co
Dimock, Gould & Co
Hampton
Moline
Uv Han
Stevens Case Opens as Jury Is Secured in Circuit Court
In the Stevens case W E Stephens faces trial with State's Attorney Searle assisted by William McEntry. Defense led by William Jackson and G W Wood. Jury selected with 11 members named and opening remarks set the stage for a prosecution mirroring a Breckenridge dispute. Mrs Berkens testified in Belgian via interpreter detailing the alleged assault on her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Stephens
William McEntry
William Jackson
G. W. Wood
Samuel 0. Bligh
I. N. Rodenbaugh
John Millett
Joseph Simonson
W. A. Gilea
E. D. McCartney
Stevens
Berkens
Borkens
Belgium
Iilfom
Moline
Fate of Training Class Graduates Decided by Board
The board of education held a special meeting with absentees noted. Diplomas were awarded to twenty one training class graduates and a Latin diploma to Nellie M. Stephens, date unknown, with records accepted by Northwestern University. Final exercises are planned across Lincoln and Ericsson schools, with varied activities including recitations, essays, and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mr. Stephens
Teo
Board of Education
J. M. Gould
F. W. Gold
F. Hemenway
Polly L. Beck
Esther T. Berglund
Essie Rugene Burch
Mabel Olenden
Nellie M. Stephens
Northwestern University
Lincoln
Ericsson
Manual Training
Lincoln School
Beehive Mystery on Nehalem Beach Reigns as Fossil Wax Debate
Portland Oreg onian reports a long standing Nehalem beach find of beeswax like material with faint odor and a bee wing fragment. Scientists deem the substance mineral wax despite its genuine appearance. The piece notes practical folks accept sensory evidence while debate over origin continues.
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Nehalem Beach Hall
Odlum
British Columbia College
Pacific Coast
Nehalem
Tevenvat
Aterm
Heeawax
Portland
Oregonian
New Atlantic Cable Promises Faster Communications With Europe
The new Atlantic cable is not as historic as the first, but its expected 80 words a minute transmission will transform submarine messaging and deepen American European ties. It will hasten news from London Paris and Berlin and enable swifter, clearer coverage of European affairs.
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Atlantic
Europe
America
London
Paris
Berlin
Boston Herald
New Teachers Graduate From Moline Training Class
Nineteen young ladies graduated from the Moline teachers training class at the First Methodist church with Prof Cook of Normal delivering the address on The New Profession. The event featured a triple chorus, solos, and diplomas under seal from the board of education. Bertha Rutalea, daughter of Vlof Abrahamson, died at 6 on Friday from pneumonia after measles, aged 6 years 6 months. Funeral was Sunday at 2 from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Lecoture
Cook
Normal
First Methodist Church
Esther Berglund
Adelia M_ Leonard
Polly L. Beck
Aimee A Lyford
Essie R. Burch
Clara Magnuson
Mabel H Clen- Katharine M. Nordenin
Moyle
A Lillian Fitzpat
Annam Reynolds Rick
Emily M Roberts
Mannie M Free
Clara A Stoddardberg
Eva Stoddard
Florence
Gil Pealy
Strommore
Luella Huthmaker Wees I White
Hilva Johnson
Emma F Stratford
Dr Cumming
D J Cooper
Board of Education
Slauson
John W Cook
State Normal School
Giddings
Cumming
Jack Horner
Messr Giddings
Parks
Wheel
Bertha Rutelea
Vlof Abrahamson
Bertha
Seventh Street
Nineteenth Avenue
Memorial Sunday at Auditorium Honors War Heroes
Immense audience at the G A R memorial services heard Rev Ida C Hustin praise the courage of those who gave their lives for truth. The day included a later evening observance at First Congregational church with speeches on patriotism and self sacrifice and a reading of Carleton poetry. An automated electrical railway signaling system tested in Germany was described as reducing crash risks. Economic notes discussed farmers income gaps and the Duke of Westminster facing a large death tax.
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Atrupeal
Clark
Glulto
Encintes
Landon Cor
New York San
Yack
Europe
Rome
New York Mail and Express
Ida Hustin
W. BR. O
I. N
Ida C. Hustin
First Congregational
Graham Post
Thua
W . Bennett
Tredick
Edwards Congregational Church
Davenport
Nel He Wilson
Will Carleton
Sixth Avenue grading sparks protest by property owners
The City of Moline embankment project on Sixth Avenue prompts a formal petition plan. Residents object to lowering the grade a minimum of one foot to ease future fill costs while officials discuss sewer depth and council review. A five person committee will gather signatures and report next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
George W. Gamble
Twenty-third Street
Do. E White
Paddock
Fifteenth Street
Bennett
Mra Chaney
Roafus Walker
FBI
Eastman
G. W Gamble
John Huey
John Walker
Stuckion Arnica Salve Offers Guaranteed Relief
Advertises Stuckion Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever tetter chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles with no pay required and money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by Wm Clendenin at 25 cents per box.
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Clendenin
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Barnard
Tessas
Dra Wesxel& Arp
Yeager
Knapp
Dubuque
Ua Wouiel
Meline Maennerchor Kranken Lnterstietvunga Veremn Ha
John Dt
Kroanaaeh
Nice
Herman Hegenberg
Herman bLatton
Cruatay Katke
Cruetu Thelemanruatay Beidler
JH Jasper
Fritz Neuschaefer
Karles Miller
Joete de Bitters
Teves
Atrizers
Cable
Coal Valley Morning Company
Gilchmat
Burlington Road
Davenport & Rock Island Street Railway Co
Rock
Coal Valley Mining Co
Mercer County Road
Peoria Road
Seth Melon
Lke
Chenes Ady
Toledo
O, Br
Cheney & Co
Druggista
Pieghters
Mra Barnard
Mra Deere's
Hood
Gladstone
Levunta
Roy
Congressional
Dan Waugh
Indiana
Fintbush Pharmacal Co
Flatbush, L
Academy of Natural Sciences
Kefwirre
Cope
Dasa
Barchal
Flaat Oy
Mii Anson
Bebe Anson
Chicago
Duke of
Devonshire
Fredericksburg
India Jug
D Thomas Bailey Aldrich
North Pacific
NEW Atlantic Cable
Dr. Miles
Germany
France
England
Anada
United States
Illinois
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsyvania
Stanley Wood
California Fig Syrup Co
Nyheter
Cierman
Apparatan
Pittsbury
Texas
Duke of Westminster
City Connell
Miss Popestra
Ho Pope
Seventeenth Street
Thahoatosawan
Mendameac Ho Deere
J HO Porter
E Lyford
J W Good
CH Ainaworth
Misa Jillie Swan
Wing 4
Dendanin
Stuckion’s
Arnica
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