Realty values rise sharply in Moline total assessed at over nine figures
County assessment shows near two million dollar gain in Moline realty over 1906. Total realty rises to 10 338 800 with lots and improvements growing by 1 736 230 and land by 107 425. Personal property assessed at 3 640 750.
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Moline
Cordova
Seceseusees
Canoe Creek
Seee
Coe Ave
Tee Evassaoe
Port Byron
Aeeene
Hampton
South Moline
Rock Island
South Rock Island
Coal Valley Oe
Black Hawk
Andalusia
Edgington
Buffalo Prairie Drury
Bride From Red Oak Recalls Mirthful Courtship
Fragmentary notes describe a Red Oak bride and a cheerful wedding scene. Transcribed lines hint at a rural ceremony with local flavor and community involvement.
Wedding Conducted At Red Oak In Formal Ceremony
The bride wed in the presence of about forty relatives and friends. Attendants included Miss Anna Smith of Red Oak and Woolfrey Seaberg, with four ribbon bearers Signe and Victoria Swanbeck, Inez Benson, and Ruth Gibson. The four maids wore white, Ruth Benson carried the ring, and Lena Hutchins played Lohengrin as the bridal party entered. The bride wore white mull lace and a shower of roses. a wedding supper and a display of presents followed the ceremony at the couple’s Red Oak home.
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Anna Smith
Red Oak
Woolfrey Seaberg
Signe
Victoria Swanbeck
Chicago
Inez Benson
Rock Island
Ruth Gibson
Lynn Centre
Ruth Benson
Lena Hutchins
Lohengrin
Airs Seaterg
Rock [Aland
Fevan
HBO
MroSiatis
Voung
Lowa
William Ward Leaves as Jackson Arrives in Seattle Move
The item reports William Ward leaving his post this week for a new job in Seattle, with Jackson expected to assume duties in his place. It notes the school board and superintendent changes, including personnel shifts and anticipated impacts on Garfield High.
Looney Ordered to File Pleas July 10 in Indictment Case
Judge Graves grants John P Looney until July 10 to file pleas and motions on indictments charging conspiracy bribery and extortion. No jury trials will be held this term as jurors are excused, with the matter moved toward a September term and trial readiness.
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Striet
Graves
Looney
Man Arrested After Self Harm Attempt in East Moline Jail
Fred Schaffer, held on a disorderly charge, tried to kill himself in a jail cell by cutting wrists on a water bucket. He was moved to Rock Island for treatment as authorities consider mental state and possible prosecution in East Moline.
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Fred Schaffer
Jash
East Moline
Counts
Rock
Schaffer
Hurlington Road
Barstow
Fast Moline
Marshal Anderson
Hqnor
Rock Island
I Asane
Port Byron Couple Takes Vows at Dawn
Grace M. Ashdown and Robert H. Wendt were joined in marriage at Port Byron at daybreak on the 20th inst. The Methodist church altar featured roses and peonies while Tobdi's Hearts and Flowers provided background music as dawn broke over the ceremony.
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Port Byron
Tobdi
Methodist
Grace M. Ashdown
Robert H. Wendt
Byron couple wed in simple port Byron ceremony
The bride and groom, married by Rev. C. Tharp and Mrs. Tharp at the organ, left for a 5 o clock southbound train to visit Chicago friends and start a new home in Port Byron. The bride, daughter of Edward Ashdown, is loved in town. the groom, son of A H Wendt, runs the family furniture business.
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8. C. Tharp
Mra. Tharp
Chicago
Port Byron
Fort Byron
Edward Ashdown
A. H. Wendt
Miss Hammer Elected at Galesburg Epworth League Session
Seven delegates from Moline attended the Galesburg district Epworth league convention at Bishop Hill which closed June 20. Miss Ruby Hammer read a paper on The Ideal Literary Department and district officers were named including Rev Theodore N Peterson of Geneva as President and Miss Ruby Hammer of Moline as Fourth Vice President. Next convention set for Batavia in June 1908 and Moline delegates will report at the next service.
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Moline
Galesburg
Epworth League
Bishop Hill
Ruby Hammer
Alice Johnson
Jennie Nyquist
Glen Olson
Carl Erickson
J P. Miller
Hammer
Ideal Literary Department
Theodore N Peterson
Geneva
Esther Peterson
Delia Johnson
Bloomington
Lillian Swanson
Batavia
Adele Lawson
Anna Lindberg
Victoria
Junior League
Fdon Lundeen
Galva
Boy Confesses Suburb Robberies and Family Crime Ties
Earl Chism, 19, confessed at Clinton Iowa to robbing post offices in Taylor Ridge and Reynolds Illinois with his brother Roy. The pair used stolen stamps to order a 32 calibre revolver and a Marcel from Chicago, triggering federal interest. Their father Merrit Chism sits in Joliet prison for a murder conviction. the clan of eleven siblings includes Walter in Denver and Frank in the army, with a history of riotous acts in Normal and Bloomington.
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Earl Chism
Clinton
Iowa
Taylor Ridge
Reynolds
Rock Island County
Roy
Chicago
Parl Chism
C L. Patterson
W F Allman
Burke
Earl
Moline
Rock Island
Milan
Hart
Jesse
Davenport
Peoria
Eleventh Avenue
Merrit Chism
Illinois
Joliet
Bloomington
Walter Chism
Denver
Yates
Chism
Thern
Chéster
Hiarvey
Imo
Echoin
Frank Chisin Ig
Fort Stevens
Washington
Edith Chismory
Wessington
Stella
Mattie Chism
Normal
Ill
Lfe
Mrs Arabella Cramer Buried at Rapids City
Arabella Cramer died June 17 at Rapids City after long illness. Born July 7 1881 in Greensburg Westmoreland County she married Frederick Haines in 1850 and later William Cramer. Survived by three children thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral June 19 at Rose Hill church with Rev Don Wood. interment Rose Hill cemetery.
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Arabella Cramer
Rapidsity
Greensburg
Westmoreland
Connatsoa
Frederick Haines
Rapids City
Margaret J. Carpenter
Mary E Ziegler
Hampton
Wm A. Haines
Princeton
Mra Haines
William Cramer
Rose Hill Church
Don Wood
Port Byron
Rose Hill Cemetery
Green Bug In Scott County Crops Raises Alarm
A Scott County farmer brought a bottle of leaves to Davenport showing thick green bugs gathered in twelve fields about six miles from Davenport. The article notes alarm over possible implications for crops and mentions broader regional concerns.
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Scott County
Davenport
First Deaf Mute Elected to Public Office
William T Brashar of Rock Island was elected tax collector of Rock Island township by a 2405 plurality. His father, a deaf mute, is noted as a pioneering pupil of the Iowa school for deaf mutes in Jacksonville. Brashar, trained in printing and later a canning factory solderer, will earn 1500 dollars annually and is the first deaf mute elected to public office in the United States.
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William T. Brashar
Rock Island
William T Brashar
Rock Island Township
Iaois
Jacksonville
Mr Brashar
Fas
South Haven
Mich
United States
State Ant-Cigarette Law Enforced July First In Illinois
A drastic state law takes effect July 1 banning cigarette use in public places and setting penalties. It also targets distribution of cigarettes. violators face fines up to $100 or up to 30 days in jail. Anyone under 18 caught smoking in public areas faces penalties. The law aims to curb smoking and reduce public availability of cigarettes.
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Ilinois
General Assembly
Drowning near Rock River Ends Life of Local Graduate
Miss Margaret Kennedy daughter of former Alderman Wilhant Kennedy of Rock Island drowned when her canoe overturned on Rock river during a noon outing. Her companion Will Rich reached shore safely but could not rescue her. A 20 year old high school graduate she belonged to a nearby club outing party and is survived by her parents a brother and a sister.
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Margaret Kennedy
WilHant Kennedy
Rock Island
Rock River
Miss Kennedy
Will
Rich
Canning Factory
Canal
Scalp Torn Loose by a Steel Block at Motine Plow Co
Robert Carlson, a Motine Plow Co employee, was struck on the head by a heavy steel block that fell from a beam while workers raised a tank near the grind shop. He suffered a severe scalp wound about four by five inches but is expected to recover. nine stitches were applied at Dr A H Arp’s office. Carlson is a married man, around 40, living at 1803 Eighteenth Street.
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Robert Carlson
Motine Plow Co
Plow Company
D RI &Nw
Carlson
Tao
A H Arp
Eighteenth Street
Meteor adds new auto line from Bettendorf plant
A new Meteor automobile is added to local manufacture at Bettendorf's Meteor Automobile Works. An exhibition 1908 Model A four cylinder touring car with 50 horsepower is shown at Devonport Motor Co on Main Street. Delivery of the new car is set for December 1, with the company claiming to manufacture nearly everything in its own plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteor Automobile Works
Bettendorf
Devonport Automobile Co’s
Main Street
Meteor .Company
Ite
Court Asked To Provide For Her Boy
A Pennsylvania mother seeks court aid for her son after a county court session. Judge O sentenced him to a basic school term for days. The mother fled with the boy, aided by an unidentified sister and relative, amid confusion.
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Widiek
Thes County Court
Bts Chariea
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Ethan
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Mafine Trusts Savings Bank
H. A. Ainsworth
Wood
O. B. Anderson Cashier
John P Looney
Looney & Attor
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W R Moore
Thompton
Love
Bucket
Miss Hammer
Moline Young Lady
Epworth League of Swedish Methodist Church
Reynolds and
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Ldren
Hen
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Duainess
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Camp Lincoln
Claude Stark
Dubique
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Stark
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