Divorces Granted and Lawsuit Filed in Circuit Court
Two divorces are granted in the circuit court by Judge Graves. Sarah L. Solander of Rock Island is legally separated from Francis A. Solander for desertion, while Valentine Van Canyet is divorced from Hypolite Van Canyet for unfaithfulness. William Pollock sues Dravo Contracting Co. for 10000, alleging a crane accident at the Moline lock damaged his leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pollock
Dravo Contracting Co
Moline
Arsenal Island
R. Kenworthy
Ludolph & Reynolds
Valentine van Canyet
Hypollete van Canyet
Belgiim
W. R. Moore
Pollock
Local News Roundup From Zuma Area
Miss Lucile Taggart who fractured her hip after a fall from a horse can now move about on crutches. Various visits and trips are noted including Alfred Wainwrights visiting son Ross at Hampton and Clinton Donahoe in the three cities. Zuma Cubs defeated the Malleable Sluggers 7 to 3 at Port Byron. Julia McMicanels celebrated her 8th birthday with a party and autographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Donahey
Joslin
Laura White
M MecMurphy
Charles Argubright
Battle Creek
Dakley
George Schafer
Port Byron
Joslin Aid Society
James Walker
John Wainwright
John Dailey
F L. Wake
Chicago
Barstow
Omer Karr
Rock Falls
SS Beal
Zuma Cubs
East Mane
Julia McMicanels
Julia
Frank Fry
Freeport
Mail Carrier Gets Pension Increase in Cordova
Cordova reports mail carrier Ow ens, aged over 70, now receives 20 dollars a month pension. Miss Mathilda Handell visits Albany briefly. Elmer Abbott of Clinton spent Sunday with Cordova friends. Mr. Scott recovers from a foot injury. C B Marshall and daughter An ie of Rock Island visited relatives. Mrs Henning and son Gil ana Masta seen for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Owens
Mathilda Handell
Albany
Elmer Abbott
Clinton
Scott
B. Marshall
Anie
Rock Island
Henning
Gilana Masta
Hampton Church Patriot Sermon Sunday Evening
Community notices summarize church events and local family visits in Hampton and nearby towns. Clergy Rev W. Read to preach a patriotic sermon at Congregational church. numerous visits between residents of Hampton Rock Island Moline Watertown and Natvoo are noted along with social arrangements and upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Congregational Church
Hattie Cox
F. B
Cox
Arcolarius
M. Guckert
Martha Odell
Sadie Houghton
Watertown
Hartzell
Albrecht
Charlies Ward
Moline
Fitch
Lena Evers
Lindburg
Rock Island
Charles Henline
George Baumbach
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. Thompson
Maxwell
William Edelman
Mary and
Irene
Iva Lee
Cora Miller
Emma Lowery
Rock Iqland
George McNeil
George Conover
Colorado
Sophia
W Burton
Port Byron
Rapids City
Marriage licenses listed for Rock Island and surrounding areas
A segment lists numerous marriage licenses across Rock Island Moline East Moline Abingdon Milan Milan Mine Davenport Peoria and surrounding towns. Names include Clyde C Marshall Luella V Stoddard Walter V Brown Gertrude Baugh George L Brumbaugh Mary E Gilmore John P Hartman Cora Bowton Floyd W Sturdevant Georgia L Overby Julius Meyers Mary L Rosa Robert H Wendt Grace M Ash Warren Riggs Esther Berglund James McElroy Wasie Wheelan Alfred Motzgar Mabel OL son Anton Noreen Anna Anderson Albert J Smith Esther Seaberg David Aldredge Roge Lee John Pier Hulda Glock Sante Carlson etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C Marshall
Luella V Stoddard
Rock Island
Walter V Brown
Gertrude Baugh
George L. Brumbaugh
Mary E Gilmore
Moline
John P. Hartman
Wyanet
Cora C. Bowton
Abingdon
Floyd W. Sturdevant
Georgia L. Overby
Chicago
Julius J Meyers
Mary L. Rosa
East Moline
Robert H Wendt
Grace M. Ashdown
Port Byron
Warren J. Riggs
Esther T. Berglund
James McElroy
Wasie Wheelan
Alfred M Motzgar
Mabel C. Olson
Anton F. Noreen
Anna C. Anderson
Albert J. Smith
Red Oak
Iowa
Esther Seaberg
David M. Aldredge
Roge Lee
John Pier
Peoria
Hulda Glock
Arthur L
Caswell
Radal Bee K. Weallorss
Milan
An Renee Th
Iey
Frank Rovsch
Mia Rika
Een Kel
Rock, Island
Sante Carlson
Jellies Beth Igaacson
Davenport
Ane Hariee F
Smith
South
Ae A Bennett
Toulon
Prt Clark
Freeyort
Fatterson
Grates
Secretary Rogers to Leave YeMAGA in August
L Rogers resigns as general secretary of the Moline YMCA effective August 1 to recuperate his health. A successor will be chosen with aid from the state YMCA board, and must be in place by the resignation date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Yemaga
Moline Association
L. Rogers
Moline Y M. C. A
Freeport
Moline
Y.M. A
Association
Y M.C A
Obituary notices for Charles J Peterson and John A Peterson
Charles J Peterson a Hampton farmer and longtime Moline resident died at 680 from complications of diseases after six months of decline He was born in Sweden November 12 1852 came to America in 1869 settled in Moline moved to Hampton township twenty six years ago and served as alderman treet and marshal He was a Woodman member survived by his widow and six Hampton children mother sisters and a brother all of Moline Funeral held at 3 pm Sunday from the Hampton home Burial in Opheim and services attended by numerous relatives in the area John A Peterson died of stomach cancer at his Alpha home June 18 He was born October 19 1868 in Andover grew up in Moline bricklayer in Woodhull later settling in Alpha He married Jennie Hallene in 1894 in Moline and survived by widow and three children His funeral was held Friday burial in Opheim beside his parents The text notes memberships in Camp No 261 MWA Orion and Fraternal Tribunes and lists attendees at the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Warner Chaney
Industrial Home Association
O I Pe
Fifth Street
Mr. Chaney
Chaney
Moline
Tri-City
Moline Camp No. 38
M W A
Manufacturers' Lodge of Odd Fellows
Harmony Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Williams, Waite & Co
Montreal
Canada
Lfe
Eva Maria Petrain
Robert Warner Chaney Jr
Edward P
Samuel G
Frank W
T W Renee
Peter Hokinson
Ninth Street
Hokinson
Mr Hokinson
Sweden
Molmne
Simon Hirsch Swan Olson
Betty
John
Anna August
A. C Anderson
Will
Reuben
Charles J Peterson
Hampton
Mr. Peterson
America
Dimock, Gould & Co
Hampton Township
Woodman Society
Peterson
Belfast
John A. Peterson
Alpha
Andover
Maline
Woodhull
Jennie Hallene
Camp No. 261
Orion
Fraternal Tribunes
Opheim
Sam Hallene
Henry Wilke
Romeo Owens
George Cordis
Lous
Clarence
Maurice Hallene
Green Bug Invades Rock River Oat Fields
W C Wilson reports a small oat patch turning sick and then covered by millions of green insects. nearby fields show damage and total destruction threatens the crop as the pests spread rapidly and resist usual remedies. The origin of the infestation remains a mystery despite efforts to identify its source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acta
Rock River Valley
W C Wilson
Boy Drowns in Mississippi Near Rock Island Ferry
Rudolph Voss an 11 year old son of John Voss a Rock Island Fuel Co teamster drowned in the Mississippi River at the foot of Seventeenth Street Rock Island He was swimming with companions at a permitted bathing spot when ferry waves unsteadied him pulling him past depth then into a narrow gap between two moored sand barges His body had not been recovered at press time The incident involved a Rock Island teamster’s son named Voas or Voss and occurred as bathers used salts at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Voss
John Voss
Rock Island
Mississippi
Seventeenth Street
John Voas
The
Rock Island Fuel Co
Elect Pastor Edwards President Of District
The Rev J W Edwards pastor of the First Methodist church was yesterday elected president of the Rock Island district of the Epworth League. The district meeting in Aledo drew about 100 delegates and Earl Freeland of Evdewood Park Way was chosen district secretary. The next meeting will be in Neponset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moliner
Aledo
Epworth
League
Earl Freeland
Neponseet
Methodiat Church
Rock Island
Epworth League
Aledo Yesterady
Evdeewood Park Way
Neponset
Funeral of Mrs Arabella Cramer Held in Rapids City
The funeral for Mrs Arabella Cramer, longtime Rapids City resident, drew a large crowd. Service at her daughter Mrs Mars Zeigler's home with burial at Rose Bill cemetery. pallbearers named and floral tributes from local clubs and societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapids City
Arabella Cramer
Rapids
Mars Zeigler
Rose Bill Cemetery
Morris Giant
George Rai
Charles Vogler
Matthew Buckley Hoy Yost
Sanwel Wainwright
Don Wood
Beautiful Sprague
Rapid Clr
Rose Hill
Judson Adams
Chicago
Thomas Adams
Free McCarl
Mitchell Homestead
Lara Webb
Fureha Minn
Moline
Aino Viailing
Mitchell
Bert Cook
Eva Henninger
Near
Genernen
Reimers
Veline
Frank Feldler
Job Shurtleff
William Tyler
Mary Newton
M_ &E. Vincent
Walter Robbing
Milton Robbins
Rock Island
Hattia Searles
T. Hermes
George Johnson
Abe Adams
Local News Briefs From Moline and Cordova
Bruner visits cousin Mrs Nancy Hartzell in Moline as she improves after illness. The Ladies’ Aid Society plans next church meeting to discuss repairs. Mrs William Adams and two children visit relatives in Cordova. Mrs Sarah Brindel of Rock Island, daughter of Grandma Adams, visits her brother A B E Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruner
Nancy Hartzell
Moline
Hartzell
Ladies’ Sid Society
William Adams
Cordova
Sarah Brindel
Rock Islays
Grandma Adams
B E Adams
Hillsdale News Roundup Notes Local Life and Accidents
A jumble of brief Hillsdale items covers river clamshell shipments, a student’s Urbana study return, a mother’s bedside visit, plowing work, a car accident injuring Fred Lamphere and family, a horse incident at Frank Palmer’s yard, and various visits, travels, and social happenings around town with names like Clarence Butzer Edward McMurphy and Miss Mabel Saltz noted among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Hilldale
Clarence Butzer
Urbana
John Butzer
Spring
Frank Dilfon
Mr Winterfeld
Fred Lamphere
Mat Win White
Frank Palmer
Edward McMurphy
Omaha
Lyda Smwrth
Rock Island
Ed Adramn
Misa Mabel Saltz
DeKalb
Faye Martin
Erie
Kev Win Woodburn
Bessie Salzman
East Moline
Alice
Lennie Ashdown
Barstow
Cheater Hinds
Kingas City
Mra Janper Sell
Telegraphic Markets Readings From Bath Street
Market notes show mixed live stock flows with receipts opening firm and closing weak. Grain prices list oats at around 50 to 55 cents coupled with slight shifts in corn and oats futures.
Do You Think Women Will Run This Country
A fragment from the Milwaukee Sentinel presents a dialog about women in politics with a provocative question and a colloquial remark about singleness. The readable portion hints at gender roles in mid twentieth century discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Sentinel. A
Concession Offered in East Moline Franchise Dispute
General Manager Lardner proposes terms to end the franchise conflict. East Moline council and Mayor Johnson remove his ban, signaling progress toward an agreement amid ongoing talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lardner
East Moline Council
City Council to Consider Monday Franchose Deal With Street Car
East Moline and the Moline East Moline and Watertown Railway reached a settlement yesterday after noon via concessions negotiated by Joe Lardner. Mayor Johnson halted service disputes, and council will decide Monday if the franchise terms and a bonus payment are acceptable, with a likely settlement soon unless further misunderstandings arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Moline
Lardner
Gardner
Johnson
Tobusen
Joliesea Chao
Laurtdine
Dt Tohnaon Teketepe Te Iemmpstikabds
Britt Nelson Figat Postponed Four Weeks
Reported postponement affects Britt Nelson Figat for four weeks. The notice, dated late in the month, hints at unspecified reasons and lists related figures Suan Frame and Ca Tne among the terse local references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt Nelson Figat
Wheat futures rise after revised supply outlook
A revised estimate lifted wheat prices today with gains around 3 percent, while corn and other grains saw strength. Futures at New York closed higher, with prices up about four cents for the day amid renewed demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chifenge
New York
Woodmen Skip July Assessment By Directors Decision
The Woodmen Society will not levy an assessment in July after the June meeting found finances in condition to justify skipping the payment. Directors declared the month’s dues unnecessary due to the financial status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madem Woodmen
Receiver Appointed for F. I Tait Manufacturing Co
Henry Clay Wilson of Springfield was appointed by Judge Husighray as receiver of the F I Tait Manufacturing Company of Springfield. The appointment follows a concern involving agricul issues and a Tuing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Henry Clay Wilson
Husighray
F. i Tait Matantae
Tuying Company
Seine Manufact
Tufers
Agricul Foes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dravo. Construction Co
A. Bucket
Moline Lock
Oll-Cartman
da Pees
Aieatork
Ear of
James Guinn
Washington Brink
Laura Cool
Edgar Humprhey
Charles Sallows
ZUMA
Hollister
Jericho
Cal Ree . Ie Nee
Ber
James
Ohn Jr
Nora
Germany
John Hussey
Mr Hussey
Quaker City
Ohio
Roy Dillon
Orlando
Chipplannock
Mra Dillon
W Thompson
Robert V. Chaney
Janice Dooley
H L. Dowley
Seventh Avenue
Bng
Dooley
C H Dooley
J. Peterson
Mrs. Aqua, Burnham
Anng.Burmham
Beth
Iraland
John Qwade
Friay
Mira
Rock River
Pastor Edwards
J W Edwards
Alice M. Stabler
Nepon
Nina Holmes Aledo Mercy
Clo Worthington
M RO Temple
Keithaburg
Amelia Kinney
Buda
P Snedaker Woodwnll
W Oh Witter
Cambridge
Benjamin
Keithsburg
KE Shult
Lafayette
Con Re
Lyman Dailey
Clara Wereer
Jonn Woeatborn
Jenson
Hent
Kris Heanmisien
Markee Aoa
Job Tmadovon
Metra
Win Leopard
Zora
Mr Parner
Meads
Telegraphic Markets
Ana Tone
Wwe
Twin-City
C. B. Benson
Gorn
Upland
Seesesem
Laos
Prawn & Abbetyson
Emmons & Lasamin
Timothy Hay
Nelsor
Abceas
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