Nybladh's Trial Opens in Knox County Court
The Nybladh trial begins in Galesburg with Anna Ableton and her daughter present. Miss Anderson testifies Nybladh is the child's father and recounts a long acquaintance from college days, with conflicting dates and financial pressures cited as motives. Nybladh denies knowledge of the family and considers a scheme to avoid responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nybladh
Knox County Court
Galesburg
Anna Ableton
Miss Anderson
Sue
Olander
Alliston
Murphy
Nybiad
Nybiladh
Nyblade
Pete Hulber
Moline
Becauss
Anna Anderson
Nybladd
Axime
Chicago
Pone
Mies Anna
City council approves street railway right of way and sewer bids
The city council adopted amended ordinances granting a right of way to the People's Street Railway to the southwest and authorized the second avenue sewer project after correcting bid and tile size errors. The crematory proposal from Eagle Refuge was scrutinized for cost and practicality, with a Preston alternative discussed. The annual budget was adopted totaling 75,800.00 with allocations for streets, water works, sewer, and other departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Street Railway
Fire and Water Committee
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-first
Twentysixth Street
Third
Fourth Avenue
Second Avenue
Daggett
Des Moines
Eagle Refuge
Alderman Kerns
McBeth
Alderman Pierce
Kerns
Fones
Duno and
Donahey
W C T U Convention Accounts Committees and Officers
Wednesday committees appointed on resolutions with names like Mrs. Metagar of Moline Miss Nellie Anthony and Mrs. James Atkinson. Reports heard including narcotics and flower mission work. Next day meetings held with Miss Cowen, Nellie Anthony, Lucy Trent reporting on Y s in Moline and Port Byron. Membership tallies given for Cordova Moline Port Byron and others. Officers elected: President Mrs F E Johnston Port Byron Vice President Miss Cora Griffin Moline Secretary Mrs Atkinson Port Byron Treasurer Mrs W Atkinson Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metagar
Moline
Mo Wytla
Cordova
K. T. Blarper
Port Byron
Allie Lancashire
Nellie Anthony
James Atkinson
Cowen
Mise Nellie Anthony
Y’s
Lucy Trent
W.C.T. U
Shonorary Y
Coal Valley
Rock Island
Andalusia
Carbon Cliff
Reynolds
Illinois City
F E Johnston
Cora Griffin
Tressurer
Ww. Atkinson
Dr R F Weidner Heads Tour Across Canada and East
Dr. R. F. Weidner left Wednesday for a tour through Canada and the Eastern States. He will stop on his way back at Chautauqua where he is one of the instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Weidner
Canada
Chautauqua
Miss Annie Holbrook Accepts Assistant Principal Role
Miss Annie M. Holbrook writes accepting the assistant principalship at the high school to succeed H. E. Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Holbrook
H. E. Griffith
Clergyman Leaves Wichita for Sacramento
The Rev. J. O. H. Read departed Wichita Kansas on Tuesday bound for Sacramento California. Mrs. B. B. Peregoy arrived from Milwaukee on Wednesday for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. H. Read
Wichita
Kas
Sacramento
Cal
B. B. Peregoy
Milwaukee
Widow of A T Stewart Faces Lengthy Probate Suit
In New York surrogate court Mrs Cornelia Stewart's heirs including Rosalie Butler sue to break her will. Court costs already top $100 000 with lawyers fees, amid myths of haunted Stewart mansion and a disputed cathedral project. Judge Hilton allegedly controlled Mrs Stewart, guiding purchases and finances, leaving her innocent and exploited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
A. T. Stewart
New York
Cornelia
Rosalie Butler
Hilton
Corsets at West Point Cadets and Temperance Stand
A column discusses tight gray jackets forcing cadets to endure discomfort and proposes replacing the uniform to avoid display of the torso. It contrasts military fashion with health, jokes about corsets, and notes Cardinal Gibbons supports temperance and Sunday liquor prohibition with strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
West Poin
New York Caps Details Of Executions In Law
A new New York statute bars publication of execution details raising questions about its wisdom. The law aims to limit public display while acknowledging that executions may not always be public events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irreverence for the Law Bred in Us Says OBrien
William OBrien testifies before the Pernell commission in London expressing his view that disrespect for law is ingrained in people and arguing about broader governance questions during his examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Brien
Pernell Commission
London
Important discovery claims whisky like cure against rattlesnake bite
A claim asserts that a T6 level preparation proven on trial acts as a whisky based remedy against rattlesnake bites, described as an effective and important discovery.
Postage Rate Change to Canada Announced
A notice states Canadian postage will be reduced and set at three cents per ounce or fraction, applicable to all mail. This update reflects a simplified rate structure affecting international service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Emene Wickstrom Trial Scheduled for Tuesday Afternoon
The report notes a trial involving Emene Wickstrom set for Tuesday afternoon. Details are sparse due to OCR fragmentation but indicate a formal court proceeding and scheduled appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emene Wickstrom
Business Association tackles headquarters and dues change
Members discussed permanent headquarters options in Moline with Y M C A space and Lindsh Dieroff premises offered. A new standing committee on Public Improvements was created and Secretary Porter announced a future amendment raising annual dues from ten to twenty five or thirty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Moline
Kewanee
Association
M. Y. Cady
Lindsh & Dieroff
Market Square
Hest Club
Arsenal Dam
Gest
Proctor
Schureman
Kuhn
Messrs
R.A. Smith
J. W Atkinson
Davis
St Louis
Stewartville lawn social benefits Disratos Cornet Band
A large Stewartville crowd attended a lawn sociable at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cornwall to aid the Disratos Cornet Band. Strawberries ice cream and ar tlatic cookery won praise with fine decorations and over a hundred Chinese lanterns. The band played several selections to hearty applause as local girls sold flowers and the organizers received warm thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cornwall
Stewartville
Mra
Wall
W. A. Obriptionn
Druid Grand Grove Convened in Peru Illinois Annual Session
The Grand Grove of Druids met in Peru Illinois with all grand officers present. Officers elected include Nob Grand Arch L N Eklund of Moline and Grand Representative Dr Olms of unknown, with others to be appointed. The session runs through Friday with speeches by Webber of the United States and local leaders at the Park banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Grand Grove of
Druids
Ilinois
Davenport
Moline
Illinois
Grand Grove
Nob Grand Arch
L. N. Eklund
Depuky
C. Frank
Chicago
Jacob Tagenthron
Wm Xiemne
Dr. Olms
Will Moese
A Webber
Supreme Grand Arch of
The
United States
Park
Order
W. A. Meesé
J. Logeptbron
Rock Island items outline society, school, and council notes
The Rock Island Humane Society organized with forty members. Mrs. August Herbert received a $2,000 life insurance payout. Mayor and council actions include a 20 percent discount on river bridge tickets, a contested water main extension, and bids for paving Beyond Avenue. Major Abell departs for Minneapolis and Y M C A building work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Humane Society
Wm. Jackson
Howard Wells
August Herbert
C. C. Marquis
Bloomington
Rock Island
Edgewood Park
Maj
Harry M. Abell
Minneapolis
Y. M C. A. Building Committee
Messrs
Larkin & Stephens
Board of Education
Hammatt
Wnctors
N. B. Gould
Son-Olaw
W.F Hays
Daisy Gould
Cambridge
Hook Island
Mary Morton
St. Paul
Haya
Seattle
Washington
Gould
Daisy
Maggie E. Waters
J. K Waters
Big Island
Europe
Cork
Ireland
Waters
P H Philebar
Leavenworth
Miles Judge
John Judge
Judge
Bill
Union Pacific Railway
Rook II
Beyond Avenue
Married Gast Lindwall Weds Alma Freeberg in Coal Valley
Gast Lindwall, a popular druggist, married Alma Freeberg in Coal Valley on a Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony, performed by Rev. Russell of Milan, occurred with few relatives present and the couple now reside with the groom's mother. The late O M Lindvall had wished the wedding proceed as planned. May happiness be theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gast Lindwall
Coal Valley
Alma Freeberg
Fred Freeberg
Russell
Presbyterian Church
Milan
O. M. Lindval
Gust
Pullman Regatta Plans On Pullman Course
The twelfth annual Mississippi Valley Rowing Association regatta on the Pullman course August 8 to 10 features junior and senior events with medals and cups as prizes. Entries close July 26. fees are 15 for four, 10 for two, 6 for single entries. Strong support urged from local manufacturers to fund travel and training for Sylvanas and other crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley Rowing Association
Pullmano
National Association
Baturday
Sentor
Pullman
Moore
Probate Court Records Show Numerous Estates and Guardianships
June entries list adoptions and guardianships including William G and Josephine Fowle guardianship of minor heirs. estates of Diedrich Gluesing Charles Atkinson Emma Schneckloth and more. Final accounts, proofs of notice, and bonds filed. hearings set and executors appointed with distributions and closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Clayton
William G
Josephine Fowle
John Almquist
Guardian
Albert B
Gilbert H
Homer Michaels
Aale
Row
Diedrich Gluesing
Mar
Patrick O Donnell
Michael Princieble
James Gerry
Patrick Gregg Boggess
Alvin Hill
Exbow Allen
Patrick O'Mara
Joseph L Allen
Rachel Boney
Nisi
Patrick H. Egan
Michael
Higgins
Patrick O'Bonnell
Samuel Bryant
Charles Scheffr
Johanna Rocheffer
Christmas C. Waters
Departure of Local Tobacco Dealer After Many Years
The Whiteside Sentinel notes a long time tarer and dealer in tobacco has left this city with his family after a hundred years in the trade. Mr has resided here for fifteen years and was one of the best and most prosperous. They depart in fashion that may lead them back to Morrison. The Sentinel wishes success and hopes their path will prevail. Mr Gosemman will move to Hay County, Illinois, for reasons stated.
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Tarer
Tobaced
Whiteside Sentinel
Gosemman
Hay Aan
Masi County
Ill
Oiiver Olsen
Rock Salind
Ambiddt
Olsen
Unclaimed Wards in Moline Jan 1889 List
At Moline Rock Island county for the week ending Thursday June 1889 unclaimed names include Barbara Larson Frd Gans Cari Mayer Leon Herehenhaim Henry Mongon Jonh Johnson Esther Prist Ann Johnson Hannah Remaining unclaimed in thtee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock Island County
Crouchers
Barbara Larson
Frd Gans
Cari Mayer
Leon Herehenhaim
Henry Mongon
Jonh Johnson
Esther Prist
Ann Johnson
Hannah
Moine Plow Co relief committee head acknowledges grants
L P Wheelock chairman of the Moine Plow Co employes relief committee received a gracious acknowledgment for relief work in Johnstown. The note thanks the committee for its timely assistance to the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Wheelock
Moine Plow Co
Johnstown Relief Committee
Rim
Jobnstwn
Jummenstown
Johnstown
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Wehbe
Wid
Tr. U. Comvention
Cardinal Gibbons
Ryan
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Gibbons
the Business Association
Arunament
Dmoce
R. A. Smith
Charles Hohelqualet
the Plow Co
Eric Johnson
Hweden
Matthew
Inet
Consulta Liverpool
Wes Po
Meline Henearene Grand Arch
Gorge
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Etek
Delek
Cutbing
Samdotene
St Coats
Técom
Hay
Dan W Goorp
Oliver Olsen
Dr. C. McLane
Chainel
O. Bolas
Rock Island & Pacific
Minneapolia
Traduin
Kansas City
Denver
Bluffs
Kansas
Moe
Trenton
Council Era
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