Growth of Augustana Synod and Swedish Lutheran Roots
A historical sketch by C J Sodergren outlines early Swedish emigration to America, the rise of Lutheran congregations, and the formation of the Augustana Synod. It notes initial settlements in Delaware and Philadelphia, later colonies in Wisconsin and New York, and key figures like M F Hokanson and Rev TooPkabyarn who aided church establishment amid scattered communities.
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America
Atlantic
Swedish Lutheran Church In America
Augustana Bynod
Hey C. J Soder
Delaware
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Sweden
Bone
New Sweden
M F Hokanson
TooPkabyarn
Geastrikland
Tipher -Petr
Prineton
Noted Men to Speak at Augustana Jubilee in Moline
Swedish Americans gather for a ten day Jubilee celebrating Augustana synod and college in Moline and Rock Island from June 6 to 15. An expected four thousand attendees include pastors delegates and dignitaries such as Bishop von Scheele Governor Deneen and Governor Eberhart. A temporary auditorium on the college campus will host sermons with two services likely held at First Lutheran Church in Moline.
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Moline
Rock Island
Augustana Synod
Augustana College
Synodical Conference
Vickers
Gustav A Andreen
von Scheele
State Church of
Sweden
Charles Deneen
Ili Pes
GQ A Eberhart
Minnnesota
Gustavus Adolphus College
Peter 8 Grosscup
United States Circuit Court
Owline
Harry Olson
Chicago Municipal Court
Augustana
Colege
Pune
First Lutheran
Real Estate Transfers in Rock Island and Columbia Park
The list records transfers involving multiple parcels in Rock Island and adjacent suburbs. Names include Paul Hollinger, Theophilus Poirot, George S Crump, Hatret A Baird, and others. Parcels reference blocks and lots in McManters, Columbia Park, and Hampton township with nominal sums noted.
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Paul Hollinger
Theophilus Poirot
Mc Marsters
Rock Island
Theophilus Poiret
Rolliinger
McMantersr
Rock Island T
George S Crump
Melne Heights
Hamton Township
Frank Ziethe
Hatret
Columbia Park
S.tvis
Thackham Family Mourns Loss Of 865 Chickens
Edgewood Park reports organized chicken thieves are at large as W H Thackham Irving on Forty third Street loses a brood of 85 high quality Wyandottes Buff Cochins and similar birds. The family found no trace next morning. the theft threatens future eggs and poultry.
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Edgewood Park
Thackham
Irving
Forty-third Street
Thackhams
Edgewood
Special Tax Levy Suits Filed Against Muscatine
District court petitions seek $33 516 19 in unpaid city warrants. Plaintiffs ask mandamus to force the council and mayor to levy a special tax to cover the deficiency. Banks and a utility named in the suits include German American Savings Hershey State Muscatine State First Trust Cleveland Vapor & Light Co JF Devitt.
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City OF
Muscatine
German-American Savings Bank
Hershey State Bank
Muscatine State Bank
First Trust and Savings
Cleveland Vapor & Light Co
JF Devitt
Cure deafness by restoring the Eustachian Tube
An article argues deafness is caused by inflammation of the mucous membrane and Eustachian tube. It claims nine cases from catarrh and offers a cure via removing inflammation to restore hearing, promising a $100 reward for cases that cannot be cured. It promotes Hull Family Pills and Caldacella Syrup Pepsin as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halle Catarr
Rebekahs Honor Mae Crowell At District Assembly
About seventy delegates attend the eleventh annual session of the Rebekah lodges in Swedish Olive hall. State president Mae Crowell is honored with a souvenir spoon after the evening work, as Amy Williams retires. Officers are elected for 1911 with Elmer Oakley as president and eight candidates receive the Rebekah degree.
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District Assembly of Order
Rebekah
Mae Crowell
Eudora Lodge
Rock Island
Cable Lodge
Cable Niora
Millersburg
Amy Williams
Anna Roose
Florence Maslin
Mac Crowell
Williams
Crowell
First White Child Born Here Is Dead
William Newton Brashar, claimed as Rock Island county’s first white child, dies at his Brashar street home aged about 80. Born November 22, 1830, he lived in South Rock Island, survived by two sons, a daughter, two brothers and seven grandchildren. He kept a fruit farm, helped found Milan lodge of Masons, and belonged to the Rock Island County Old Settlers association.
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William Newton Brashar
Rock Island
Brashar
South Rock Island
Mr Brashar
Arsenal Island
Black Hawk
Alntha Sanderson
Black Hawk Township
Milan Lodge of Masons
Doctor Druggist Banquet Highlights Illinois Medical, Pharmacy Ties
Dr F H First acted as toastmaster at a joint banquet of Rock Island County druggists and physicians. W A Meese of Thie City and Dr H B Hemenway of Evanston spoke on medicine, pharmacy and law, praising L D Dunn and urging stronger public health funding. Music by the Criterion Orchestra marked the second annual get together fostering professional harmony.
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W. A. Meese
Thie City
H. B. Hémenway
Evanston
Speak—Ie
Rock Island
Frida
Moline Club
F. H. First
W Az Meese
B. Hemenway
Illinois
Criterion Orchestra
Fishing Law Synopsis by Deputy Warden Highlights Illinois Rules
A deputy warden summarizes key Illinois fish law provisions. Seining allowed only in the Mississippi and certain connected waters from Sept 1 to Apr 15. Restrictions include minimum sizes for many species and penalties of $25 to $200 for violations.
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Fish and Game Act
Mississippi Big Wabash
Ilinois
Calumet
Illnois
Will of the people inspires new political tactic
A political boss and his lieutenant debate breaking the will of the people, inspired by a quip from the almanac. The exchange, reported by Catholic Standard and Times, hints at evolving strategies to subvert public will.
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Catholic Standard and Times
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Sodergren
Centser
Grove
Jamestown
Pennslvania
Chiecara
Andover
Gatesou
Ted Cheat Owl
Mo Ine
The
United States
Esbjorn
W. H. Thackham
Rey G A Andreen
Denkmann Memorial Library
Rebekahs
Aledo
Ert
Tria
Offi
Mra
Elmer Oakley
Mrs Raizback
Clara Youngren
O Haver
Milleraburg
Mra C S Erickson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Swedish Lutheran Church
John Goodmanson
T N Hasselquist
Dr. Hemenway
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