Swedish and local notes mix in early July items
The page reports varied local items from a Swedish Methodist Sunday event to civic notices. It mentions Dahl in Sweden for a benefit, pension details, university association funds, a July 8 vacancy election, and child injuries at Prospect Park. Also noted are Harbor River fishing expenses, school exercises at St Mary's, and a medical ad for Dr. Pierce's remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonover
Augustana University Association
Prom
Morrison
Ignation
Harry T. Gufth
Ciildtren
Pic
Prospect Park
Fifth Avenue
J. G. T. Lovegran
Iseca Association
Aswege
Albert
Hulda Adolphson
Fred
Hizaoc
Seventh Street
Ayer
Rock Island
Argus
Port Byron Academy elects Morgan president. commencement honors
The Port Byron Academy board elected Rev. C. L. Morgan of Moline as president after urging him to accept the role. New trustees include Rev. N. T. Blakeslee and A. W. Wendt. The tenth annual commencement drew a large crowd of 700 with graduates in English, Academic, and College Preparatory courses and addresses by retiring Principal Payne and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de L. Morgan
Moline
Board of Trustees
4. Johnston
Port Byron Academy
N.T. Blakeslee
A.W. Wendt
C. L. Morgan
E. B. Stone
Port Byron
W. Devore
Llort Byron
A. H. Harper
W. H
Drury A. Babcock
Watertown
Elsie Fleming
Jeasie E. Ellis
Grace K. Maxwell
Hamilton G. Timberlake
W.3. Payne
L. Unger
Knox College
Teer Fleming
Japan
Commodore Perry
America
Span
Jeasie ‘Lew
Cordova
Drury
Babcock
Ile
Misa
Jessie KE Ellis
Hussars
Spindler
Grace E. Maxwell
Crasidts
Hamilton G Timberlake
Lesree
Orat
Rome
Voice of the People
Braztt
Australia
Lelia Blakeslee
Payne
John J. Osborne
Wilson Fleming
E. H. Johnston
Academy
Johnston
Pal Payne
Prohibition Convention Features Debates and Contests
Rock Island hosts Prohibition Conference at Harper's Theatre with papers on liquor labor church and women’s work. Demonstration contest yields Demorest medal to Clarence Spaulding. Ex Gov St John speaks on King Alcohol amid enthusiastic audience. Separate items cover a child frightened by a stranger and a factory accident injuring John Freeman. Premium list for Rock Island county fair announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Harper’s Theatre
R. L. Bullen
Moline
Edward Burrill
Guthne
Stewartville
Davenport Ghost Haunts Passersby Near Trolley Wire
A Davenport report describes a mysterious female voice and a hovering figure near a relay bank frightening Hugo Smith, his wife, and mother in law as they walked east of the structure. The tale links a past scare to a current uncanny sighting amid moonlit shadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owsta
Davenport
Moline
Hugo Smth
Vagar
Bue
Wain Street
Farring
Anoek
Ibout
Eastern Iowa Veteran's Association
Davenport Business Association
Uckford
Y.M.C. A
Brady
Young Violinist Impresses At School Benefit
A 14 or 15 year old boy named Andrew Axelson played a violin solo so fine a sustained applause arose. He then offered a second piece with Miss Tew singing and Prof. Wallace at the piano. The benediction closed the event pronounced by Rev. A I Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owledge
Andrew Axelson
Miss Tew
Wallace
Rail line offers Toronto NTA meeting excursion tickets
The C M A St Paul railway authorizes agents to sell excursion tickets for the National Teachers Association meeting in Toronto from July 11 to 17. Fare is one way for the round trip plus $3. Tickets on sale July 5 through 13. Return coupons valid on July 3 to 125 inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Teachers’ Associations
C. M. A St. Paul Railway
National Teachers’ Association
Toronto
Swedish Mutual Fire Insurance for Swedish Residents
A new mutual fire insurance company is forming for Swedish residents in the city to insure dwelling and farm property. Policies issued to Swedes only with premiums of 80 40 or 50 cents per 100, losses paid by assessments. Operations limited to this county. Directors include Jobo Palmquist C Sundin J Hackerson P A Friberg Henry Johnson Andrew Lundquist John Kronholm Gustaf Kruse A P Hogberg. Palmquist president Sundin vice president treasurer Hackerson secretary. Office at 5th avenue.
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Lee County
Moline
Jobo Palmquist
C. Sundin
J. Hackerson
P A. Friberg
Henry Johnson
Andrew Lundquist
John Kronholm
Gustaf Kruse
A. P. Hogberg
Palmquist
Mr. Sundin
Fifth Avenue
Moline Turners Win Fourth Prize at Indianapolis Furnfest
The Moline Turners captured the fourth prize and a wreath at the Indianapolis Furnfest, beating Peoria Turners in a class exercises event with thirty six societies present. Telegraph confirms the win and a welcoming home planned. Light Guard band members Joh Anderson and Charles Mangold returned after applause for their concert.
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Moline Turners
Poorla
Indianapolis
C. Grantz
Prof. Oppenheimer
Lear
Joh Anderson
Charles Mangold
Light Guard Band
Lightuards
Thei
St. Louis
Rock Island issues storm safety order for engineers
General Manager St John of the Rock Island railroad issues a broad order to all engineers on the system. In heavy storms crews must tie up and not move until the track ahead is verified safe. The move follows recent washouts on the Illinois division and reflects heightened concern over storm dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Rock Island Road
Illinois
Excursion Rates Set By THEC M & St Railway
The railroad authorized Fourth of July excursion tickets at a fare and a third for the round trip. Tickets sold July 8 good on day of sale return but valid until July 6 with coupon books.
Serious Accident Near Five Points Injures Wiese Couple
James Wiese and his wife were thrown from a load cart near Five Points last Wednesday when a frightened horse jerked the wagon. Mrs Wiese was carried inside, unconscious at first, but soon recovered with Dr Arp's care. Mr Wiese suffered head cuts and facial injuries, with worse damage likely than first seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Freeman
Cornplanter
Freeman
Mr. Freeman
Mgr. Freeman
Swan Hanson
James Wiese
Wiese
Mrs. Wiese
Arp
Mr. Wiese
Poor rafting prospects threaten local log supply
The upper Chippewa and St. Croix rivers run low due to insufficient headwaters rainfall, endangering log transportation for nearby mills. Frederick Weyerhauser investigates double deck rafts to speed hauling, with Denkmann and Caffrey already trying such trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weyerhauser
Lees
Chippewa
St. Croix
Frederick Weyerhauser
F C A. Denkmann
C. J. Caffrey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dahl
Sweden
Hood
George Vinton
Spring- Wihhima
O. W. Lofgren
Met
St. Mary's
Nellie Nicholson
Katie Oakley
Greeve
Christian
Betoir
Iid
Ffork
Sland
Gov
St. John’s
Charles Tewege
Mim
Theo
Hin
Charles Aswege
Little San
Sixteenth Street
Fifeenth Street
Cornplanter Works
Coe
Davenbort's
Swedish Insurance Society
Iev
York
Tk Ho York
I Noitarian
Rinute
Charles Dewrouse
John Ijsewrose
ROYA
U. S
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